The castle just wasn't the same without Zephyra. She had been gone for only a week, but I missed her nonetheless. I had woken up in her room, naked and alone, with a note and a strip off her top on the pillow next to me. She said in her note that she had to leave straight away, but would be back soon and we could talk then. She also went on to say that I was very good in bed and we'd need to do that again soon. I had to smirk when I read that. I thought at first that maybe she had to leave early to collect herself for when we finally talked, but that thought was pushed aside quickly when Saix mentioned that Zephyra was gaining favor with the Superior for being on top of her missions and so prompt. I was proud of her for that. The only excuse she could make for taking the extra time was that she left early and decided to do more when her task was complete. She was a clever girl indeed. Meanwhile, I was here alone. All I could do was practice my combat skills. Which I didn't mind most of the time. But, when everyone was asleep and the loneliness was more than I could take, I'd sneak back to Zephyra's room and fall asleep on her bed and remember our magical night together. I wished she'd come back soon.
I had to admit; traveling to different worlds felt a lot like it did before I joined the Organization... lonely and mournful. I had already been to the Land of the Dragons and was on my way to Port Royal. I had gathered a bunch of hearts in the Land of the Dragons, but sadly, I discovered nothing about the me before me. I figured that after four worlds, I would head back to The World That Never Was and 'check in' which was code for 'see Axel again.' I missed him a lot; more than I thought I could miss someone. I felt really bad about leaving him alone in my room with just a note and a piece of fabric as well. Xemnas wouldn't appreciate me not finishing my mission in a quick manner, but I already had a story playing in my head for Xemnas. I would say that some 'disturbing information came up about Roxas and I thought it best to report. He'd ask me what that news was, and I'd say that Roxas was seen in the world Olympus Coliseum a few days before I went there, but had disappeared to no one really knows where. But, he has used a portal of darkness. That would disturb Xemnas enough to overlook the fact I still wouldn't have completed my mission, seeing as how Xemnas oversaw everything that went on in the portals. Yup, everything would be smooth sailing when I surprised Axel by coming back earlier than he thought.
I was walking through The World That Never Was, lost in thought. I wondered where Zephyra was right now. It had already been four weeks. I had hoped that maybe; just maybe, she would've decided to check in. Believe it or not, having her away for a short amount of time actually gave me something to look forward to. I walked back to their castle to see Zephyra leaning up against the doorway,grinning at me. I ran up to her and pulled her in for a kiss. "What are you doing back Zephyra? You said you wouldn't be back for at least another three weeks."
"Well, I thought I'd come recharge for a day. Surprised?" I grinned a knowing smile.
"Indeed. And now I have to ask you..." I slammed her up against the wall, so high she was dangling a few inches off the ground. "Surprised?"
"hmm...Indeed." She said as she bent her head down to kiss me. I was slowly dragging my hand down the side of her neck heading to her chest when we heard footsteps. I dropped her immediately and she pulled her hood on. Who should walk around the corner but Xemnas and Saix? I composed myself and she must have too, because she said in her monotone voice that she used for every other Nobody. "Superior."
"Zephyra. I trust your mission went well?"
"Superior, I have some...disturbing news." We all smiled at that one. Nobodies don't get disturbed.
"Oh? Is this news important enough to disrupt your mission?" Zephyra nodded.
"When I was at the Olympus Coliseum, I overheard a conversation going on between Hades two minions. They had said that a young boy wearing a black cloak carrying a sword shaped like a key had been bothering hades with news of someone named Sora and then had disappeared into a portal. I assumed this was Roxas and wondered, 'how could Roxas be using the dark portals if Superior has complete control and knows who enters the portals when?'". I was amazed. Roxas really using dark portals? Did Superior know about this? I looked at him and he had a frown on his face.
"This is indeed...disturbing news." He looked at Saix and then he and Saix walked away. Before they turned the corner, Xemnas stopped and said "You are gaining much favor in my eyes." With that, they walked around the corner. I looked at Zephyra, who took her hood off with a grin.
"You didn't..." I began, a small smile creeping up on me.
"Perhaps I did." Zephyra looked at me suddenly. "However, there is a hint of truth in it. Pain and Panic WERE talking about a boy wearing a black cloak with a Keyblade. I thought you had a right to know the truth in this tall tale."
"So, Roxas was at the Olympus Coliseum."
"Yes, but not anymore. But enough about Roxas," I looked over at her and she was looking at me with such intensity for a second, I forgot to breathe. "We need to talk."
"Yeah," I whispered in a husky voice. "but talking will have to wait," I said as I picked her up a brought her through a portal to my room. Sorry this took so long...Curse writer's block. Wanted to give you something to look forward to in the next chapter! .