Yes, another chapter already. I work fast. Chapter five should be up by Sunday, if not sooner. Enjoy.
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Several days had passed since the Berserker had been to see Vexen, and things hadn't gotten any better. Ever since he had submitted to the fact that he was in love with Xemnas, he hadn't been able to get the man out of his mind. No matter where he was, or what he was doing, Xemnas would always manage to invade his thoughts, distracting him from his work. His performance was slipping, and the other members were starting to take notice. It had gotten so bad that Xemnas had started assigning him simpler tasks that required only a small amount of focus; things that he could finish in a matter of minutes, and he still struggled to finish them! The Luna Diviner was starting to get exasperated, and made up his mind that was going to have to go back and speak with Vexen about this. Maybe he would have some ideas as to how he could get himself back to normal; if only somewhat.
He quickly hurried down the familiar stone steps leading to the lab, dead set on finding a way to break this hold that the Superior had on him. He knocked sharply. Not waiting for permission, he opened the door and quickly made his way inside.
"Vexen, I can't take it anymore! I need a solution!"
Vexen put his pen down, turning around and standing up, one hand still on the desk.
"Saïx, I told you. The feeling won't go away, until your desire for Xemnas' affection is satiated."
"I know that, but what am I supposed to do about it!?" he snapped, getting even more frustrated.
"You're not going to like it."
"I don't care! I'll do anything at this point!"
Vexen sighed, sitting back down.
"You have to tell him, Saïx. It's the only way."
"And if he rejects me, what do you think that would do? It certainly wouldn't help my situation any!" Saïx scoffed.
"True. But if you don't, you will continue to fail in your work until Xemnas no longer sees you fit for this Organization. He won't hesitate to eliminate you, Saïx. Not if you're neglecting to perform to the best of your ability."
Saïx paused for a moment, sighing through his nose. He hadn't thought of that. It's true. Xemnas said it himself: 'Those who forget our true goals will be eliminated.' Saïx swallowed hard, his gaze falling to the ground. Vexen was right. He couldn't just sit back and watch his performance deteriorate. He had to tell Xemnas what was happening, even if it meant rejection. He thanked Vexen for his time before creating a portal to his room.
He walked beyond the swirling tendrils of darkness that danced around him, stepping into the solitude of his room to plan out how he was to tell the Enigmatic Man of his "feelings". He flopped himself onto the bed, closing his eyes to help him think. Almost an hour had passed, when Saïx heard his Superior's voice come in through the castle's intercom.
"Saïx, I would like to see you in my room for a meeting as soon as you can find time. That's an order."
Saïx's eyes shot open, a nervous feeling forming in the pit of his stomach. Xemnas wanted to see him? Saïx's breath caught in his throat. This was it. He was going to have to tell Xemnas about it, or risk being eliminated from the Organization. He slowly stood up, looking at the clock on his nightstand. "12:29a.m." shown in neon green. He stared at the clock for a moment before leaving his room, gently shutting the door behind him.
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Yes, I like cliffhangers. Sorry 'bout that, but it builds dramatic tension, and...stuff. Review if you want, or don't. Either way this fic will be finished. I don't drop fics. Okay, I'm done.