(I'm really sorry, people, but I can't get my computer to put in paragraphs, so you'll have to bear with me. If you see 'NP' pop up, it's a new paragraph. Peace to the Follower!) Axel and Larxene boarded the train that would lead them to Yen Sid's Tower. Larxene had insisted that they go see him before they do anything else. Axel had protested, "No! We're Organization members, and last time I checked he didn't like us." "We're not Organization members. Not anymore. You said it yourself, "If we go, we go all the way. Were you kidding? I hope not," Larxene had said. So, they had boarded the blue train instead of the red one, which would have taken them to Hollow Bastion. (NP) Suddenly, the train stopped. The lights went out. Axel sat up, looked around, and stared out the window. A scythe was drifting through the air, stopping at the window. It floated for ten minutes before it flew directly in Axel's direction. "GET DOWN!" he shouted to Larxene, and he tackled her to the ground. The train had been ripped in half. Axel and Larxene fell into the greenish-yellow depths below it, and above them stood Marluxia, barely alive, his data slowly diminishing. "If I am to die... I SHALL TAKE YOU WITH ME!!!" (NP) Axel grabbed Larxene's hand and threw her up so that she was floating just above the demolished train. Axel himself used his ability of fire to propel himself upward, and when he was close enough, he tackled Marluxia. "Why won't you die?" he said, holding Marluxia by his collar, "If you go, you'll be free; free forever." "I... will not rest... until my mission is... complete!" Marluxia said, and tried to strike Axel with his scythe, but Larxene grabbed it by the handle, just in time. "Nice try," she said, and kicked him off the right half of the train into the depths below. (NP) Axel and Larxene slowly glided toward Yen Sid's Tower, trying to stay focused. The last thing flying was, was easy. You had to put your whole being into it, or you'd mess up and fall. When the couple made it to solid ground, two rows of Neo Shadows sprang up in front of them and advanced. Axel pulled out his chakra (I figured out what they were called! YAY!) and sent a wall of flame at them. Most jumped out of the way, but three or four were hit. Larxene unsheathed her kunai (I THINK that's what their called... let me know if I'm wrong) and sent a bolt of lightning that destroyed the three nearest them. Axel threw his chakra into the air, and teleported into the air to catch them. He then sent two pillars of fire down from the air, killing the remaining Neo Shadows. (NP) "I see you have skills in battle, but that will not be enough to break the Door," said a mysterious voice. Axel landed on his feet and turned around to see Yen Sid walking toward them. Axel and Larxene dipped their heads in respect. Larxene spoke first, "Thank you for forgiving us of our past transgression, Master." "As long as you mean well in the end, you are always welcome here, my daughter." (NP) Axel lifted his head and whirled around at Larxene. "No way... why didn't you...?" Axel stammered. "I didn't think you'd believe me," said Larxene, "and it's not what you think. Master Yen Sid discovered me in the Realm of Darkness, when I was a wandering shell. So he created an artificial heart for me, and took care of me, until Xemnas came and forced Master Yen Sid to hand me over." Axel could see tears in Larxene's eyes, and she began to cry. For the first time ever, Larxene cried. Axel came up to her and gave her a hug. "Shhh... It's alright, it's okay." Larxene's crying turned to sniffles, then eventually stopped. She returned the hug for a few seconds, then pulled away. "Master, I'd like you to meet my life partner, Axel." Axel dipped his head. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Master." "Yes, I know of you. I met your friend Roxas when he left the Organization." "Roxas?! Is he... here?" said Axel, looking around wildly. "No, he left sometime ago, saying he was going to "Protect the Door," which I took as the Door to Darkness. Please, come into my quarters so we may discuss this further." (NP) Axel and Larxene sat down in the chairs in front of Yen Sid's desk. Axel asked the first question, "So does Roxas want to protect the Door or something?" "Yes. He said he wasn't going to allow his best friend to destroy the only home he had. He left two days ago, headed for Hollow Bastion. He is still there, I think," replied Yen Sid. "But Master, does that mean we'll have to fight him?" asked Larxene. "If you want to destroy the Door, then yes, I'm afraid so." "Damnit!" Axel whispered. Larxene threw him a sharp look. "Aggravating, I know. But if you want freedom, you'll have to make decisions that you'd rather not make," said Yen Sid. "No," said Axel, "we're going to go back, and think of another plan." said Axel. For the first time, Larxene decided to use a nickname to calm Axel down. "Honey, you're in denial. We can't go back." Axel sighed. "I guess, but how're we gonna... wait, did you just call me 'honey'?" That's a first. Have you gone soft?" "Only around you, but stay on topic. Master, is there a way we can destroy the Door without fighting Roxas?" said Larxene, her eyes full of curiosity. "The only way to do that would be to beat him there, and even if you did, there's still the possibility of Roxas showing up while you're in the middle of destroying the Door," Axel sighed again, but this time he knew what he had to do. "Thank you, Master. Come on Larxene, we have a lot of road to cover." "Wait, will you at least stay the night?" asked Yen Sid. (NP) Axel and Larxene exited the Tower with a good night's rest, but that was a BIG mistake. "Roxas is probably out of Hollow Bastion by now. Damnit! I guess we'll just have to travel all night, too." Larxene put her arms around Axel's waist and buried her head in his chest. "Come on, baby. Cheer up. Like you said, we're in this 'till the end." she said. "I think I liked the other Larxene better," Axel said with a grin. "Ah, get used to it." Larxene said, punching him on the shoulder. "There's the girl I fell in love with!" (NP) Axel and Larxene stepped through the Portal to Hollow Bastion. They appeared in the middle of the town, and everything seemed quiet. That is, until a giant spiked chakra almost nailed Axel in the head. A myestrious girl about 18 ran up and kicked Axel in the chest, and he fell to the ground. Larxene landed a blow to her neck, and SHE fell to the ground, unconscious. Larxene help Axel up, and he pulled out his Chakra, listening intently. Then he heard it. Axel ducked to avoid being beheaded by a humongous sword. Axel cut the wielder's leg, and raced behind him, kicking him to the floor. Eventually he felt a blow to the back of his head, and he fell to the ground, and then asleep. (NP) Axel awoke in a room filled with books and a huge computer. He sat up quickly, spotting a figure in the room. "Where?s Larxene?" he demanded. Larxene was nowhere in sight. The spikey-haired figure said, "That's for us to know and you to find out. Name's Cloud. What're you doing in my town" "Just passing through," said Axel, clenching his fists. "Right, right. I'll believe anyone who fillets my leg," said Cloud. "Hey. You attacked us. Don't blame me for defending myself." "I don't believe you, not because you cut my leg, but because of the outfit you're wearing." Cloud gestured toward his Organization cloak and went on, "My Nobody Zach joined once. He was murdered for helping someone who had a heart, my friend Aeris." Axel sat down and said, "I want out of this cloak, real bad. That"s why we're here." "Tell me the story and maybe I'll believe you," said Cloud. (That?s Chapter 4! I?ll have five up in two days time at the latest. So Cloud might help Axel... and Larxene is gone. Maybe they?ll find her, somewhere... PLZ REVIEW! I NEED ONE FOR EVERY CHAPTER!!! Peace to the Follower!)