Loyal Hound Chapter 4
An Unexpected Ally
As the Xehanorts took their leave, familiar pink petals formed in the room along with a man. Removing his hood, Marluxia frowned after overhearing Vanitas, Terranort, and Young Xehanort's conversation.
"What a pity that something so beautiful is easily destroyed," said Marluxia as he held the crushed cherry blossom that Vanitas had ground his heel into.
"You sure they'll trust us?" asked Larxene, speaking to Marluxia as though he were a complete idiot.
"No, but if I don't tell them, I won't gain respect from Organization's members which makes it hard to lead them. Xemnas seems to care about something after all. I thought otherwise for a long time," said Marluxia.
"So? What's with the sentimental trash all of a sudden? It's disgusting," Larxene said.
"Maybe not. Larxene, have you ever wondered why I wished to take Xemnas' place as Superior?" said Marluxia.
"Because power is good and crushing opposition is even better?" said Larxene.
"Well, I do like the power and manipulating the keyblader and his friends was fun, but I do not wish to be this Xehanort man. No, I wanted a better Organization XIII and Superior suits me," said Marluxia.
"Oh, how cute, you thought I cared about how you wanted to be leader! Hahahaha! No, I think I'll lead instead," said Larxene.
"We'll discuss who becomes Superior later, Larxene. For now, let's let out old friend Rexoz in on Xehanort's scheme. They'll see Xemnas as being weak eventually and we can fight about this later," said Marluxia.
"Then let's get it over with already. If I see Rexoz and Xemnas so much as stare at each other I'll vomit this time," said Larxene. The two left to find Rexoz but Saix was not about to let a traitor pass.
"It's okay, Rixosh," said Rexoz, putting Rixosh on her bed so that she could sleep. Rexoz then sat down and began to cry. Saix approached her.
"What's wrong, Rexoz?" he asked though his tone did not change to make him sound concerned.
"I've brought Rixosh into all of this and what if she gets hurt? I couldn't take it…," cried Rexoz.
"No harm will come to her. I'll protect her, Rexoz. You and Xemnas needn't worry," promised Saix.
"Thank you," said Rexoz. She laid back in the chair but a knock on her door startled her. Saix opened the door with his claymore in hand and at the sight of Marluxia, went berserk.
"BEGONE!" shouted Saix as Marluxia blocked the attack.
'There's something I ish to tell you. I'm not here to fight," said Marluxia.
"Out with it," said Xigbar as he appeared from the ceiling and held his arrowgun to Marluxia's head.
"Well, here's what's really going on…," said Marluxia. He explained the plan he had heard to Rexoz and Saix both of which looked furious.
"We must tell Xemnas," said Saix, calm once more.
"Then tell him. He won't listen to me," said Marluxia.
"And leave you and Larxene alone with Rexoz? I think not," said Saix.
"Hey, I'm here too, you know," said Xigbar.
"Fine, then you go, Xigbar. I must remain here and protect Rexoz and Rixosh in Xemnas' place," said Saix.
'But….Ugh, fine. I'll track him down," said Xigbar.
"Don't get beaten this time," said Larxene.
'Look who's talking! I lasted longer than you did," said Xigbar.
"ENOUGH! GO TELL XEMNAS!" yelled Marluxia and Saix at once. The two then glared at each other.
"It would be wise to form a truce, not make new enemies. It's Larxene and I against you and Rexoz who doesn't look like she's in fighting condition," said Marluxia.
"Saix, please listen to him. If Rixosh is hurt…," said Rexoz.
'Very well. If Xemnas allows it, we'll call a truce," said Saix.
"Where is he anyway?" asked Larxene.
"In one of the sleeping worlds, according to the Xehanorts," said Saix.
"How's a moron like him going to get to worlds that are asleep when he's awake?" asked Larxene.
"The Corridor of Darkness should still work," said Saix.
"I'll be in my old room if anyone needs me and if anything has been move, I swear I will-," said Larxene as Demyx came into the room.
"Hey, good news everyone! I got out of the closet after Xigabr shoved me inside it again. Turns out, it locks from the inside and not the outside," said Demyx.
"I'm out," said Larxene.
"You didn't go into room after she left did you Demyx?" asked Rexoz.
"Only to get my spare sitar strings back in case she cut my sitar while I was sleeping again," said Demyx.
"He's a goner," said Marluxia.
'Hey I…awww! Look at Rixosh, she's eating the pillow!" said Demyx. Rexoz pulled the pillow away from Rixosh's mouth but Rixosh was rather calm about it and did not cry.
"Three years old right?" said Saix.
'That's right. I still haven't heard her speak or if she did, I probably don't remember since I can't recall anything that happened after she was born. I guess that was when I began to sleep," said Rexoz.
"Maybe she's shy," said Marluxia.
"Stay away from her!" warned Saix. Rixosh hid behind Saix.
"Don't worry, Saix," said Marluxia.
"Saix!" said Rixosh, tugging on Saix's hood.
"She spoke!" said Demyx.
"Where Daddy?" asked Rexoz timidly, almost hesitant to speak.
"Your father is….busy. What do you know of him?" asked Saix. Rixosh remained silent again as she hid her face behind Saix's hood. Saix turned around and Rixosh did the same.
'She's not afraid of Saix, at least," said Demyx. Rixosh then poked the scar on Saix's face. He groaned.
"It's…a scar," said Saix awkwardly.
"Like Mommy?" said Rixosh.
"Yes," said Rexoz as she held Rixosh. Rixosh hugged Rexoz and grew quiet again. She remained quiet for hours until Xemnas came into the room.
"Daddy?" said Rixosh. Saix went over to her and patted her on the head.
"Yes?" said Xemnas. Rixosh then hugged him.
'Rixosh, I'm so sorry," said Xemnas. Rixosh looked at him strangely.
"You two are in danger. Rexoz, I want you and Rixosh to go somewhere safe, anywhere. Xigbar told me everything," said Xemnas.
"No, I'll stay by your side!" said Rexoz.
'And what about Rixosh?" said Xemnas.
"We can hide her," said Rexoz.
"She needs at least one parent. Rexoz, I can't let you fight my battles, not anymore," said Xemnas as he stroked Rexoz's face.
"Where should we go?" asked Rexoz.
"Castle Oblivion is safe," said Marluxia.
'Why should we trust you after what you did to Rexoz?" yelled Xemnas.
"Look, that's in the past now! Let's all be friends again," aid Demyx.
"With him!?" said Xemnas.
"Stop it! Rixosh is starting to cry, can't we make up for her?" said Demyx.
"Fine…but I'll kill Marluxia if he harms my family," said Xemnas.
"Understandable, but I don't need to hurt Rexoz or Rixosh, so you will not have to worry about me," said Marluxia.
"Then we're allies," said Rexoz.
"Do you forgive me?" asked Marluxia.
"Yes, but don't hurt Xemnas or Rixosh or anyone in this Organization," said Rexoz.
"Very well," said Marluxia.
"Good," said Demyx.
"I should hide," said Marluxia as he heard footsteps. He disappeared into a portal as the Xehanorts and Vanitas appeared.
