*~Riku and I are still knocked out on the floor~*
Kairi: How long has it been?
Sora:About two hours since the fight
Axel: Can't I just set them on fire? I bet it'll wake them up.
Roxas: I'm starting to warm up to that idea.
Xion: No. Let them be. We can finally get some peace without them fighting all the time.
Namine: I guess you're right...
Roxas: But then nothing's fun anymore. Riku and Pesky were our entertainment! It was either them two fighting. Sora and Riku fighting or Pesky fighting with us guys.
Axel: Ture true.
Namine: He does have a point.
Kairi: you only say that because you like him
Namine: I do not!
Kairi: Ohh yeah. Correction, you love him
Roxas and Namine: *~Blushing~* N-No.
Sora: I'm not saying anything! So here, Peksygirl4life doesn't owe Kingdom hearts, character and settings. She only owns her computer, Lizzy, Julie and Tori.
Axel: You have better gotten that memorized?
Larxene: Yeah yeah, on with this damn show.
*~Meanwhile At the Park~*
"It's good to have some peace and quiet. Kairi is a firecracker!" Larxene exclaimed.
The two Organization girls arrived at the park, kids playing here, dog walkers there, teenagers on the weekend break, etc., etc., etc..
"Hey, Xion?" Larxene asked.
Xion seemed to be out of it, but she shook her head and replied, "Yes, Larxene?"
"Are you ok? You seem kinda pale." Larxene asked, trying to be cool, but you can hear in her voice that she was worried.
Xion gave one of her usual sad smiles and said, "I'm fine. I just can't get over the fact that the guys who gave us so much pain, are living in this town. They could recognize us any minute at any day and-" However, she was interrupted by Larxene.
"Xion, relax! Now come! It's freakin hot and I'm pretty sure that both of us are hungry. Lets go eat some Sea-Salt Icecream! I bet old McScrouge still works there. We can talk there, too."
Xion shrugged, she already knew Larxene would do that. She obeyed and both began to walk towards theMcScouge's One of a Kind Ice-Bowl.
*~Xion's POV~*
After arriving and getting some Sea-Salt ice-cream (which I desperately needed, but never told Larxene), Larxene continued, "Xion, there's a One in a Billion chance that we would meet the guys here, again! Its the same chances as Kairi and Nami meeting Roxas and Sora at the Mall! So, relax. I'm sure we won't see those back-stabbing, heart-breaking, bastards as long as we-"
I was listening to her speech, and she gives really good ones, but my eyes began to wonder. I then noticed spiky red hair and Silvery hair.
'Freaking Shit!' I screamed at the top of my mental lungs. Then, i shushed her, harshly.
Larxene just said, "Xion? Xion? What's up? Why are you-"
I was freakin' out and i just grabbed my electric friend and I just made Larxene see what I was seeing behind her.
I managed to then mumbled, "I think you just jynxed us as well as Kairi and Namine, Larxene."
As I think you've already guessed, we saw them. Specifically, the Burn-Out, Axel, and the Confused one, Riku. As we stared, Axel seemed to be looking for something on the left and Riku and the right. Once in a while, the would look at eachother and whisper something, which resulted in Axel screaming, "THEY WILL COME! Just watch."
Larxene and I looked at eachother, and we both shrugged. I told her, "We should look away. They might not see us or recognize us."
Larxene gave a thinking pose, correction, fakethinking pose. She them smirked and said, "We should, but I want to see the skank he's with now. I mean, they could be looking for Sora and Roxas, but they might also be looking for their girlfriends. The girls they dumped us for. I want to see what poor soul ended up with Burn-out."
However, I replied, "But what if the recognize us!"
Larxene almost gave her high-pitched laugh, but managed to say, "They wouldn't. And if they did, it would be Axel. He's the only one who can see through the appearances of people and see who they truly are. But, he's too big of an idiot to notice us."
Larxene kept up her goofy smirk, but i was just frowning. I know for a fact Axel puts up that stupid act, he's a genius. So, if they catch us, Larxene's fault. I also really didn't want to see that whore again, Julie. She was evil and mean, I should know. I was lost in the train of thought and in my hope that Riku and Axel would just leave. I snapped out of it when I realized that Riku started to look where Larxene and I where sitting. Riku and I made instant eye-contact with me. His eyes widened, and so did mine.
Larxene noticed and said, "He knows..."
I just nodded, never breaking the stare. Suddenly, (since I was stuck between Larxene and the window) I stood up and jumped over Larxene. She almost grabbed my legs, but I managed to kick away. I dropped my half eaten Sea-Salt icecream and ran out of the shop. I heard Larxene yell, "Wait!" but never mentioned my name. We all know too well that if she did, it'll take forever to get away from the ravenous fans.
I kept on running, and running. I turned to see if Larxene was trailing me. Larxene wasn't and I gasped when I realized who was. He kept his stare on me, his face emotionless and he doesn't seem the least bit of tired. I wasn't either, and I definatly wasn't afraid to confront him. I stopped and turned around. He slowed down and finally was a good 3 feet away from me, still looking like an emotionless robot.
"Nice to see you again... Riku." I said and managed not to spat, or cry, or anything retarded.
He kept on staring and I was feeling uncomfortable. After it felt like hours he said, "You left, without a word. And you're going to say nothing about it! You disappeared! I thought the Organization revived and captured you!"
'Maybe he does care...' I thought.
"Then, it'll be up to me to save your ass!" he concluded.
'And he's back to being cocky bastard.' I growled in my mind.
"Look here. I left because you dumped me, left me in the shadows of the happy girl I once was. I wanted to find people who loved me, for me! Then, you and everybody else came along. It was great, but it seems as if the girls were the only ones who managed to stay with me till the end. Why would I tell my ex I'm leaving behind my old life! Just so he can trip me and kick while I'm down! No Sir, not me. And, what's so bad about the Organization! They can't lay a finger on me, or my sisters! They would be paupo juice in an instant." I told him, tears spilling and throat burning.
He just scoffed and said, "I defeated you with ease last time we fought. I highly doubt you can destroy powerful Organization members. But hey, who cares. Nobody will."
"Nobody cares? Namine, Larxene and Kairi do! What gives you the right to say such horrible things!" I was screaming. I went down on my knees, grabbed the sides of my head and cried harder. I saw him advance towards me, but I said, "WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MAKE YOU HATE ME!"
I looked up and he seemed distraught, speechless. I guess he never knew I could go off like that. I stood up and wiped the tears from my face, and repeated, "What have I done? I gave you my love, support, faith. What did you do in return? You betrayed me, made me fall and crash, hard."
He looked as if he wanted to say something, but never did. He shook his head and turned around. He walked slowly, as if he wished I begged him to stay. I never did. I watched with eyes filled with tears and pain as he walked away.
The events that happened flashed through me mind and I couldn't stand it. I ran away from the park, tears still streaming down my face. I ran through the Market place. I heard Tori call out to me, but I never answered or stopped. I ran into the woods and headed towards my garden, my sanctuary.
I soon as I arrived, i sat down in the middle of the seemingly endless rows of roses. Their scents calmed me, but I still couldn't stop crying. Then, I heard light footsteps. I didn't want to, but I turned around to see who it was.
It was Larxene, Kairi, Namine and ... Tori?
"Tori? You've met them already?" I asked her, but my voice was rather shaky.
She smiled and gave me a hug, "Just barley. I think Larxene should explain this story.
Larxene nodded her head and sat in front of me, Namine went to my left, Kairi to my right and Tori was sitting right next to me.
Larxene let out a heavy sigh, then stared out slowly, "When you and... Silver made eye contact, I knew something was going to happen. I have to say, I've taught you well if you managed to stay away from my grasps and when I called to you. But then..."
*~Larxene's FlashBack~*
"Wait!" I screamed out to my friend, my heart-broken friend. I then saw Riku run after her. Heck no. I'm not letting her through all this pain, again! I ran towards her, pushing through people as I did. I was at the door, then I felt something grab my arm and pull me down. I fell, but in a second's notice, I went right back up. I turned around to glare, but instead, I let out an inwards gasp. I still glared though.
"Why the hell are you here?" I spat.
Axel smirked and replied, "Ahhhh, poor Sparky? What? You don't miss me?"
I narrowed me eyes and replied, "Why, in everything in the worlds, would I miss you. I should be happy you're out of my life."
"Are you happy?" he asked, faking the concern.
"I should be asking you that question," i said, but I let out a small giggle.
HE looked confused and replied, "huh?"
I smirked and pointed behind him. And Behold! Bitchy Julie was there and another blond girl, both with loads of make-up.
He turned around and kept a straight face. Something tells me that wanted to barf just as much I did. Anyway, he turned to face me, still smirking.
I wanted to get away from him, but I decided to stay for some fireworks. "It seems as if you decided to keep that one. However, she must be pretty stupid to fall for a dope like you."
He glared at me and replied, "You've dated me."
I laughed and said, "Worst mistake of my life."
I lied, and Axel's so used to it he can smell my lies miles away. HE just smiled and retorted, "You sure?"
"Go make out with clown face over there. Girl, or Lizzy was it? Lay off the make-up, you look like a deformed clown."
Axel's eyes widened, I'm not sure why. Probably mad that I said that to his precious girlfriend. Lizzy looked like she was going to attack me, but said, "At least Axel loves me."
I scoffed and retorted, "At least I'm not stupid." I then looked at Julie, and remembered myself of Xion. I smiled softly (I think Axel noticed) and then smirked, "Ohhh and Julie, If I see you mess with my little sister again, it'll take loads of Marlin's Magic to fix you."
Julie just faked smiled and replied, "Who did I mess with?"
I replied, "Don't play games with me if you can't win them. You messed with a girl that looks like her and you claimed to Riku that she 'Hit You'. You're more fake than a Barbie Doll."
She glared daggers at me. Then, out of nowhere, she lundged at me. I sidestepped and she fell on her face. I then grabbed her by the shirt and lifted her up to her feet again.
"Don't trip or you'll break a nail!" I said mockingly.
Now, to my surprise, the deformed clone Lizzy went for my hair. Julie went for my legs. It took a good 10 minutes, but then they finally got me on the ground. Both Julie and Lizzy planned a kick to my stomach, but I was too quick. I tripped them both and (the lightest as I could) kicked them in their stomach. I knew it didn't hurt, but those girls can make barbie seem real with their fake acts. They began to cry and whine to Axel. I didn't look at him, I just turned to walk away.
I managed to get through the front door this time, but then Axel grabbed me and turned me around without mercy. He said, "Why did you attack my girlfriend?"
I, getting my arm away from him, replied, "If you hadn't notice, that bitch Julie started everything. No, wait! The true bad guy is you and Riku! I traveled to many worlds trying to be away from you and hoping that you'd move far away from here! But no! You just happen to stay here, and not only that! The other guys who broke my friends hearts stay here too!"
Suddenly, i felt tears in my eyes, and I only cried once, long ago. Then I only managed to whisper, "We gave you guys our hearts, souls and love. What we all get in return? Betrayal, pain, and we got replaced."
Axel stared me in the eyes and replied, "I bet you replace me countless time before! I bet the other girls did the same."
I scoffed and retorted, "You think we're like all the other super stars? That those slutty actresses and free-loader actors who just date for publicity?"
He gave me a single nod and my heart just snapped, I finally snapped. I allowed two years of pain and suffering to come pouring out of me. Tears came nonstop, my heart beating fast, I started to whimper and I fell to my knees. I noticed that Axel became shocked of what he's witnessing.
He went down on his knees as well and begged, "What's wrong? Larxene! Sparky! Why are you acting like this? Snap out of it!"
He went to go hold me, but I backed away, sitting cross-legged. I replied, "W-What's wrong? W-What's W-WRONG? I've lived two years holding the pain of being betrayed, feeling lost and confused, and worst of all, feeling like a Nobody again."
Axel widened his eyes, I noticed. We both know how it feels to be only and empty shell of our former selves. However, I continued, "And what have you done? You've lived the perfect life, with your friends and your whore of a girlfriend. You've broken me, Burn-out."
I guess Axel finally snapped as well because he replied, "I'M NOT A FREAKIN BURN-OUT! Also, what gives you the right to say that! Plus, calling my girlfriend a slut isn't acceptable. If she's a slut, then what are you?"
He started to walk away and left be broken on the floor, like an old toy. But, before he entered the Ice-cream shop, a girl called out to him and said, "So what? You're just going to leave her like this? What kind of a man are you?"
Both Axel and I turned around. The person who called out was a year older than I was, blond, hazel eyes and she had this scary look that scared the living crap out of me/ Something tells me you never want to offend this chick.
She continued, "I don't want to be nosy-"
"Then leave" Axel replied. The girl narrowed her eyes and walked up to Axel. She was all up in his face and said, "I don't have time for you bullshit! You frist make this girl cry her heart out and know you disrespect me? You need to get some manners!"
Axel just replied, "Screw. You. I don't see why you're defending someone you don't knoe, and especially that ska-" but he never finsished that sentance. This girl just gave him a nice, big smack in the face. She must hit pretty good because he stumbled back.
Axel then looked up at this girl then at me, then said, "I hope I never see you two again. Bye."
I think that was the first time I've heard him soo serious. I wiped the tears and stood up and started brushing the dirt off my clothes.
The girl then walked towards me and asked, "You looking for a girl with black hair and Blue eyes?"
I knew that description anywhere and replied, "You know where Xion went? Could you tell me?"
This girl seemed shocked by the name and I realized my mistake, she must be a fan. I waited for the blood curdling scream and everybody running towards me. It never happened. The girl just said, "So, I've met the superstar Xion, and I'm guessing you're Larxene. Well, it's a pleasure to meet you and I'm sorry you've seen me being all crazy with that guy. Man, I hate his guts."
I laughed and replied, "That would make two of us."
The girl smiled and replied, "I'm Victoria, but you can call me Tori."
I nodded and extended me arm, "I think you already know who I am."
Tori smiled and replied, "Sure do! Anyway, about Xion..."
Tori seemed grave and depressed, she must have seem Xion cry. Xion crying is like seeing someone at a funeral and their crying nonstop and you start to cry with them.
I replied, "What is it?"
Tori sighed and replied, "I saw her running down the Market Place. She was crying and she seemed like she was in pain. I then saw a guy with silver hair walking the opposite way from where she was running. He had his head held down, but he seemed almost depressed."
After she had finished, I mumbled, "Riku..."
"Pardon?" she asked.
I let out a sigh and said, "Her ex-boyfriend, you see, here's what happened two years ago..."
I'm not the type of girl to be telling everybody my business and my best friends and my history, but this Tori chick seemed alright and already knew Xion. I told her of all the pain and suffering and I must tell you, I've never seen a blond so mad before.
After I have said everything there's need to be said, she seemed like she was going to explode any minute. She suddenly calmed herself and said, "Sorry, I've been through the same. There was a guy named Justin, we loved eachother and he was the most important person in my life about three years ago. Then, he suddenly came up to me, broke up with me with no reason. Then, two months later, I found out he was dating this mega super star."
I usually never felt remose for anybody, but I did for Tori. She knows our pain, suffering, confusion. After a couple moments silence I announced, "I should really check up on Xion now..."
She nodded and asked, "May I come along? Xion's my friend too and I want to see if she's ok?"
I looked at her straight in the eye, to check if she was telling the truth. She might of gained my trust, but it's good to double check. I then gave her a nod and we both headed straight for the woods.
*~Twilight Town Woods~*
As Tori and I entered the woods, I heard familiar yelling.
"Did you really have to buy that! You don't even need it!" a soft, but loud, voice rang out.
"Shut up! I may need it someday!" a more out going and cheerful voice replied.
Namine and Kairi, just great. Tori seemed more relaxed than other people. If she were somebody else, she would of ran away by now.
Suddenly, in the direction of the house, came Namine and Kairi. Both glaring at eachother. It was Namine who noticed Tori and I first.
"Who is this?" she asked after staring at Tori for a while. She seemed to be keeping her guard up, so was Kairi, but i just giggle.
"Relax," I replied, "This is my new friend Tori. She knew Xion already and I met her at the Market Place."
Tori decided not to be silent, she said rather bluntly, "I thought the mansion across the woods were haunted by Heartless and Nobodies."
"Not anymore" Kairi said, cheerful as ever.
"Huh?" Tori asked, she doesn't get the picture.
I was going to answer, but Nami beat me to it. She replied, "Kairi, Xion Larxene and I have lived in that mansion for two years now, it'll only be natural if we had some type of defense training to help us get rid of unwanted visitors."
"Ohhhh, ok. I see it now. And speaking of visitors, we should really go see Xion now. I'm worried..." Tori responded.
I nodded, Kairi and Namine had the blank expressions of bricks. I turned and quickly explained what has happened.
"Damn... So us meeting the other two boys became our good luck then, huh Nami?" Kairi asked. She was holding back tears and faking the happiness, however, since Xion's at a more fragile state I think I'll let it pass for now.
Namine just gave a quick nod and replied, "Are we going to check up on Xion or not? Larxene and ... Tori is it? I'll fill you in on what happened to Kai and I as soon as we find Xion."
"Right!" The other three girls replied in unison. I ran in front, since I had better sense of direction, Kairi and Namine were behind me and Tori was behind them. Suddenly, I heard the faint sounds of rustling and crying. I silently told the others to keep quiet and we started, quietly, to walk up behind Xion.
However, Xion must of heard us because she slowly turned her head around. Her eyes wideden and started asking quetions.
*~End Of FlashBack Regular POV~*
After the story, including Namine's and Kairi's story, was told, everybody became still in sad silence. However, Tori started to hum loudly, making Larxene more irritable than needed.
Suddenly, Larxene yelled, "SHUT UP!"
Tori became smug and replied, "No."
Larxene seemed like she was going to kill her, but calmed before she actually did that. Then, Xion said, "Hey, can you hum that beat again?"
Tori became confused, but obligated. The hum had a country and free-like tone to it. Xion closed her eyes, she seemed clam at last. Then she started singing what she felt.
I need you like a heart-beat
But you know you have a mean streak
Makes me run for cover when you're around
Larxene mumbled, "That's exactly what happened..."
Kairi said, smiling, "That's great! Nice beat Tori!
Tori blushed and replied, "Thanks..." and Namine asked, "We should continue this for tomorrow! But, what does this song need?"
Kairi seemed confused and asked, "What do you need by that?"
Namine's a calm girl, so she didn't explode with excitement when she said, "I mean, who's playing what. Who's playing guitar, drums, etc etc."
Kairi let out and "Ohh..." and Xion replied, "this is county so we need guitars, you and Kairi can work on that, Larxene, you stay with drums and I'll just stick with the mic. because we don't need that Keyboard for this sing."
Everybody gave a nod and suddenly, Kairi diverted her attention to Tori. Kairi asked, "Can you help us with Xion's song?"
Tori seemed as if she had won the lottery, but cautiously asked, "Why? I'm not a part of Destiny's Embrace."
Xion stood up and replied with a smile, "You are now. You are great on how to determine the beats to music and that's something we kinda suck at."
The other girl said "Hey!" while Xion and Tori giggled. Xion then said, "So, you up to it?"
Xion extended her hand, waiting. Tori looked behind Xion to peek at her new friends expressions. Kairi seemed overly excited and seemed to burst any moment. Namine was more calm, but she couldn't hide the hope in her eyes. Larxene's expression, however, was unreadable, emotionless.
Tori was set back from that, but she then say the look on Xion's face. Xion finally had the expression of pure happiness on her face. The happiness she never saw until that day. Tori then let out a sigh and earned tears in her eyes.
She replied, "I would be more than honored to be a part of Destiny's Embrace."
Xion and Kairi exploded with squeals of joy. To everybody's surprise, Namine jumped up and started her "Victory" dance. However, everything became still when Larxene stood up.
Larxene made her was towards Tori. Kairi, Namine and Xion stepped out of the way, knowing all to well to never get in her way. Tori wanted to run away, feeling very uncomfortable, but in the end she stood her ground, head held high.
When Larxene was about 2 or 3 feet away, she stopped walking. She looked Tori deep in the eyes. It seemed like forever until she cracked a smile and ran up and gave her a hug. This shocked everybody, but Tori regained her composer and returned the hug.
When Larxene let go, she only said, "Welcome to the family."
Everybody exploded in cheers and hoorays. They began their own little celebration, but it was Xion who interrupted the fun. She asked, "But wait, aren't you taking car e of the Jewelry shop?"
Tori smiled and Xion and replied, "Not until the next month. I was actually supposed to tell you that I have to return to my Home World, but now I can't."
Xion began to worry, and asked, "But where would you stay?"
Tori just smiled and replied, "I can just stay with my sister. I hope she will understand."
Xion then relaxed and then realized something.
"Hold up!" she yelled, "We have some songs to write, preform and perfect by tomorrow!"
Everybody looked at eachother and Larxene asked, "Then what are we waiting for? Lets move it!"
Then, everybody broke out in sprints, Larxene leading the way while Tori followed at the end of the line. Everybody happy because they just added another sister to the Destiny's Embrace Family.
Me: *~Wakling up!* Ughhhh... where am I?
Larxene: Narnia.
Me: *~Gets up quickly*~ REALLY?
Larxene: Nope, but thank gosh you're awake!
Xion: Now to wake up Riku...
Me: ohhh, I got that covered. *~Evil Looks~*
Xion: *~Worried~* W-What are you gonna do?
Me: This. *~I walk up to Riku and whisper~* Xion's kissing Roxas.
Riku: *~Gets up quickly~* I'll kill that guy! Where are they?
Me: Just kidding. P.S., somebody's gotta crush.
Xion: What did you tell him?
Me: Noooothhhing.
Xion *~Glares~*
Riku: D-Don't worry about it, ok? Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to find my happy place.
Me: Have fun. Anyway, This chapter has some color language... ehehehe, sorry. Review for more chapters please!
Xion and Larxene: Review to we can figure out what Pesky said.
Me: See ya soon =)
(P.S. Sorry if this have horrid grammar. I'm editing this at 12:30 a.m. and i'm feeling sick! Ugh... life's sooooooooooo great =P Anyway, hope you guys love dthsi chapter, review and I whish you all a very (late) Happy Easter =) )
