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*Roxas' POV*
It was that time again… Spring was upon all of us in the Demon world. The sun shone brighter. But as the rays of the sun grew so did the moon's. This is probably the worst season of the entire year.
Why you ask? Easy.
Mates…
Yes in this season everyone usually gets paired up with another. Every joy of love is nothing but an illusion meant to fool you.
That's what I always believed.
Axel and Demyx were cuddling near their door. I was a little creeped out and yet I found myself have a pang of jealously and loneliness.
"Come on guys! We have to get ready!" I shouted at most of the workers who decided to sit there and chat. They scrambled away quickly trying to clean the place up.
I came to the door of my two friends. I stood over them with my arms crossed over my chest.
"What do you think you're doing?" I asked as polite as I could.
"Nothing." Axel sighed.
"Exactly. We have to clean quickly!" I said slightly frustrated.
"Why?" Demyx asked clueless.
I just glared at him. Of course he knew what was coming. He was just slow.
"OH!" Demyx said grinning. "I knew that!"
I just rolled my eyes. "Just make sure this place is clean and everyone is doing their jobs." I said shaking my head. They saluted and skipped off, hand in hand. I twitched slightly and sighed.
"Love is such an illusion meant to fool." I sighed miserably as I often did.
"Good morning, my prince!" The servant bowed respectively and I mumbled a absent minded, "Morning." I didn't even look up from my clipboard.
"You could at least look at me." The voice said annoyed. I picked my head, ready to growl until I saw who it was.
"Oh, sorry. Morning Namine." She smiled brightly all anger gone. I grinned at her and she laughed.
"Why is everyone cleaning this early?" She looked around confused. I stood up straight as I heard a horn blow.
"You're about to find out." I sighed sadly and went to the front throne room. Namine
was quick on my heels.
*Namine's POV*
I quickly followed Roxas to the front throne room. The closer we got to the room, the more edgy Roxas got. I had no clue why.
The blazing darkness of the moon shined through the windows. The moon's rays offered enough light for me to make out the silhouettes of the other servants.
Kairi quickly pulled me to her side and told me to stay quiet and watch. I was about to ask why, but the doors opened. There were numerous guards. I didn't recognize the guards, since they weren't for Roxas or the Angels.
They were surrounding someone, but thanks to the darkness I couldn't make it out.
"Everyone! Please welcome our guest!" Roxas said loudly. Soon the lights came on, and everyone bowed. Xion was by Roxas's side. From my position I could make out someone making his or her way to the young ruler.
"Everyone welcome Princess Aqua!" AQUA? Everyone stood up and cheered. I stood there frozen. Aqua? She was here?
Flashback
"Aqua!" A 6 Namine laughed happily while being chased by an 8-year-old Aqua.
"Wait! I can't run!" Aqua said losing her breath.
The two young friends sat by a tree to catch their breath.
"That was fun!" Aqua said giggling happily.
"Yeah!" Namine agreed.
"Hey, Aqua?"
"Yeah?" Aqua turned to look at her friend.
"Will we be friends forever?" Namine asked shyly. Aqua frowned at this.
"Of course! But we might not see each other, but we will always be friends in our hearts." Aqua answered sincerely.
Namine smiled brightly at this. She hoped Aqua would be here forever. She hugged her best friend and continued to play tag.
The last thing she expected was her best friend to disappear…
*End Flashback*
I walked quickly, due to Vexen's constant yelling of no running in the halls, down the hall to Roxas's door. I ended up bumping into a surprised blue haired girl.
"Oh, I'm sorry." I said quickly rubbing my head.
"It's alright… Huh? Namine?" Aqua asked surprised.
"Hey Aqua." I said smiling pleasantly. She tackle hugged me.
"NAMINE!" She held me for a full ten minutes, but I didn't mind.
"Why are you here?" I asked her confused.
"Mating season of course." Aqua grinned widely.
"You're trying to find a mate?" I asked surprised. I expected her to want to be single.
"Well, it wasn't my choice. It was kind of forced. But I still really like him." Aqua shrugged.
"Ah, I see. Well, who's your mate?" I asked slightly curious and excited.
"It's-"
"Aqua? Where are you?" I watched as Roxas strode toward us with very curious eyes.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Roxas. I didn't mean to wander off." She apologized sheepishly.
"It's alright. I was just worried that you got hurt… or lost." He said smiling and chuckled a little.
"No, I was just talking to an old friend." Aqua said glancing at me.
"But how would a human know a water princess?" Roxas asked slightly suspicious. I froze. Aqua turned to me confused then back at Roxas.
"Human? Namine-" Aqua started to say before I cut her off.
"-Used to work for her highness." I said bowing slightly. I winked at her and whispered 'follow my lead'. She silently whispered 'oh'. Roxas looked at her for confirmation
"Oh, yes she did." Aqua said confidently. He stayed silent for a while, before nodding his head.
"Alright, well there will be a dinner to commemorate your visit, Aqua." He said smiling, before kissing Aqua and leaving.
"Roxas… Is your mate?" I asked hesitantly.
"Yep!" Aqua replied happily. I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
The truth was I had developed a little bond with the young prince. However, I had no idea why I would feel this way when I saw them together. Did I maybe like him? No I couldn't…
"Earth to Namine." Aqua said waving her hand in front of my face. I quickly snapped out of my daze.
"Huh?" I said clueless.
"What were you thinking about?" Aqua asked me curious. She followed my stare to Roxas's door, before looking back at me with a grin on her face. She finally got it.
"Oh man. You like Roxas." She said grinning before realizing what she just said.
I sighed knowing that I couldn't deny it. Yes, I was in love with Roxas. But between Roxas and my mission, I had no choice but to pick the one better for everyone else.
I looked at her to realize she was glaring at me. I gave her a confused look.
"Well, Nami, you're an awesome friend and all, but you are NOT getting my Roxy." She said in a competitive voice. It was my turn to glare at her. I felt a competitive jolt course through me.
"Well, I bet I WILL get MY Roxy!" I said grinning. We both glared at each other before saying together:
"LET THE GAMES BEGIN!"