Written to the song Nothing I Won't Give. This took so long just because so much has been happening. I do a lot of volunteer work and there's a few stuff coming up. I will try to get in A LOT in the next week, so be prepared
Chapter 7: Rescue Plans
Roxas p.o.v
I was running through the bracken of the forest, dodging protruding branches and the occasional boulder. It felt like I had been running for eternity, and even with the wild inside of me I was growing tired. I couldn't carry on, and the subconscious part of my mind told me to find a place to rest. So with a safe haven in mind, I came to a gorge like clearing, and with a sigh I leaned against a boulder.
Looking down at my arms, I could see scratches and stains from running near thick bushes. My bare feet were also facing discomfort. With a slight hiss I pulled a small thorn from my wrist, wishing that the Hunters hadn't taken my shoes when they bound me; or my jacket. Now the only thing I had left was a dirt-smeared shirt and loose pants that came to below my knees.
The Hunters…
I felt a frown cover my face at the mention of my previous jailers. Part of me felt guilty of leaving them behind, but another told me good riddance. I remember that fight; and even though it was merely hours ago, it felt like days. I quickly thanked my inner wolf for helping me to break the bonds. If it wasn't for it, I would have been caught as well.
My escape had been a complete jeopardy. When I had charged Kadaj, I used the light to distract him as I jumped over him and out through the dungeon stairs. Outside had been chaos, as Hunters were being slaughtered left and right by the Rouges. I gave no heed to them though, even if they had needed, and called, for help. This left me feeling a guilt that grew stronger the farther I went.
'But why?'
They had been my enemies; executioners and imprisoners. Shouldn't they taste and receive their own medicine?
'Not all were cruel though.'
My mind flashed to the green eyed Huntress that had looked so sad in front of me. Was she dead now because I had left? Unconsciously I knew the Hunters were not evil, merely defenders that could take no chance in being wrong.
I opened the eyes I had not known I had closed, and looked up to the darkened sky. To do or not to do, that was my dilemma. Should I help the ones I hated? Should I rescue those that had destroyed my clan? We who defended then in the past, only to be betrayed, should defend them yet again? I couldn't take this anymore, and so I quickly stood up, not wanting to waste any more time. If I was lucky, I would be able to save the few survivors; but not on my own.
"I have to request help from them…"
I gave a sigh, closing my eyes. The biggest downside in this plan besides the Hunters and Vampyres being dead was if theywould actually help me. I wasn't considered part of them anymore; I wasn't included in the protection they had.
I set off again, letting my form shift with a slight blur. I bowed my back over, growing into a bigger creature. As the blur faded, I found myself seeing in a different perspective. Everything was enhanced, and almost a different color as well. Digging my claws into the ground, I began to race South to where I knew I could find them.
Axel's P.o.v
The cell was beginning to feel hot and stuffy, even though the stones where clammy and cold. He closed his eyes as he leaned against a non-moldy part of the wall, though really the whole room was covered in the dark colored parasite. When he said he found a non-moldy part, it meant that it was not as thick.
Closing his eyes brought no happiness though, as the sound in the room suddenly felt like it increased. He let out a small groan, wondering how one small sentence had progressed into a full out argument. He found himself desperately wanting to set fire to the room, and watch his companions and acquaintances burn.
They had formed a seating arrangement in this small room, each looking for someone to keep them company and to keep the despair at bay. Kairi and Namine where the closest to him, though not intentionally. The older twin Kairi had one arm wrapped around her sister as she played with the blonde's hair.
Some of the loners in the group kept farther away; but even they stayed near different groups. Four of the female Hunters sat near a corner, avoiding the puddle of mold that rested there. It seemed even Cloud was there, even though Axel remembered her to be a loner.
The clans fitted rather precariously inside the dome shaped room. He found himself in the far corner of the left side, alone yet being pestered by their loud voices. He could see through the small window on the opposite wall, the light outside seemed to tease him with its almost cheery glow.
Axel began to feel a need to hit his head as the fighting and arguing began to progress. They were all in this together, so why fight? Finally he couldn't take it anymore, and with a growl he snapped at the most annoying person in the room.
"Will you stop your pacing? It won't help in escaping if you're tired! Though you wouldn't be any help…"
Axel quietly mumbled the last part, but unfortunately the one the insult was directed to caught his words. Vexen snarled in annoyance, and a small quiet filled the room. Vexen stalked over to him, only to freeze at Axel's murderous gaze. He was in no mood for games, and his already short temper was getting the better of him.
He and Vexen locked gazes together, before Vexen backed off with a sigh. For a small moment he looked older; exhausted. Axel blinked at Vexen's 360', before lowering his head. He had felt the pull of despair earlier, but now he could feel it truly grabbing ahold of him. He raised his eyes to look at Leon as he too became part of this farce.
"What does it matter? Help comes, we die; help never arrives and we still perish. These Rouges want this 'Door' opened so much, only a god can say why. How can we fight against something like this?"
The silence filled the room again, and from the corner of his eye he could see Sora visibly deflate. A small sigh made him turn his attention to the Huntresses across the room. He watched as Cloud lowered her head and sighed while Tifa sent a glance towards the twins and Sora.
The silence became more deafening as Zexion stood up, ignoring Lexaeus's hand. She walked towards Leon until she stood over his sitting figure. Her face remained emotionless as she gazed down at him, keeping the impassive look on her face. Finally it broke as she scrunched up her eyebrows and glared at him.
"You pessimistic fool. Have you given up so early? Is this the great strength of the Hunter's commander? If this is what exists in your heart, then we truly will lose!"
Zexion's words echoed through the room, a dim light in the piercing darkness. Was she right? Could they? Axel didn't know anymore, he didn't know how they could survive this. A loud wailing cry came through the cell, causing everyone's attention to shift towards the window. He didn't look as a few of the others gathered to look around the oepening, for he knew what was out there. Leon stood up slowly, looking out of the window in disbelief.
"How could such a force come to life beneath our noses…"
No one had an answer as the few crowding the window looked out. There amongst the dead grass and the rotten hills rested a mass of living shadow. It spread throughout the plains around the Rouge's castle, writhing and pulsing in a sick fashion.
"We can only hope that the Wolf is strong enough to face this…" Muttered Merlin.
Marluxia let out a small sigh, leaning his matted hair against the wall.
"There is no hope. That Wolf has no reason to help us."
Axel could feel the negative emotions come back twice as strong. The situation became worse as the blonde girl from the two twins began to shake, letting out a small gasp that filled the room. Her sister held her close, trying to calm the shakes that wracked her body. With a small sigh she stopped and opened her eyes slowly.
"It will happen soon. There is no time left."
