Disclaimer: See chapter 1.
Book 1:
Nobody
Axel's Decision
"Who was that?" Axel asked as we reappeared in one of the many white hallways.
"Noi's friend, Alexis," I said positively. Axe opened his mouth to say something, but I interrupted. "Can she still be my friend as well, meaning me, as Xion?"
"Of course, but I don't really understand your question. Not to sound harsh, but you'll probably never see her again. We need to be more careful the next time we go to your world."
I nodded sadly. "I understand."
"Well, I'll go report our mission to Xemnas. I'll tell him that the Heartless have disappeared from your world, for the moment that is. You get some rest," Axel said beginning to walk down the hall.
"Can I ask you something?" I asked suddenly without actually thinking.
"Sure, but later tonight, ok? I'll meet you in your room when I've finished talking to Xemnas."
I nodded once more and opened a portal into my room.
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Axel walked into Xemnas's office, but he didn't find the silver haired Nobody at his desk, instead, Axel saw Saix standing in front of the desk. "What are you doing here?" Axel growled accusingly as soon as he caught sight of Saix.
"The Superior had to leave unexpectedly so he informed me of your mission and that I was to hear your report," Saix answered smoothly.
Axel crossed his arms defiantly, but said, "Fine. Xion and I have cleared out all of the Heartless in her world, but they could be back at any time."
Saix nodded and asked, "Any trouble with the mission?"
Axel thought of Alexis, but shook his head.
Saix bowed his head in thought. They stood there like that in silence for a minute or so, Axel lost count.
"Soo, can I leave?" Axel finally asked in a bored voice.
"No, follow me;" Saix ordered quietly as he opened a portal behind him, "There is something we need to discuss." Axel followed him into the portal. They reappeared in the Somebody's room in front of Noi's capsule.
"Answer me one question, Axel, which is more important to you, your worthless, impossible friendship with XIV, or the returning of your world?"
Axel's eye narrowed in frustration as he glared at the floor, unable to answer.
"Well, which is it?" Saix inquired, a sneer pulling at the corners of his lips.
"Why do you need to know?" Axel asked emotionlessly.
"Something's come up. One, we could completely repair your world or two, we can create a shield so that the Heartless would stay out of Xion's world and that she would be able to return to her true self. So which is more important to you? A friend's happiness of returning to her Somebody, or yours, being able to see your family and friends again. You've been here longer than she has, of course. This should be an easy solution," Saix said, sarcasm dripping off each and every word.
"Why do I have to choose?"
"Because they are both going to happen one way or another. You're best friend, IX; his world is close to being fully repaired as well. What are you going to do when they're both gone?" Saix asked going on without mercy.
Axel stayed silent and avoided eye contact with Saix standing calmly in front of him.
"Can't choose, can we? Fine then, I guess it's up to me to make the impossible decision for you. Since we already have the shield somewhat made already, we'll be able to take the knowledge gained from the first one made to make others to protect the worlds. I guess it's settled then."
"Can I still see her?"
Saix sighed. "Listen Axel, when the shield goes up, not only can't you see her, but you won't be able to even see her world on the radar or on your own."
Axel's face froze.
Saix shrugged. "It'll happen one way or another, to all of the worlds as well now that we have gained this important milestone in technology."
At that, Axel's temper broke. "Well I could at least spend more time with her!"
"And allow bonds to tighten and maybe even send your other friend away? What IX feels the same way about her?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Axel snapped.
Saix waved him off boredly. "Nothing, just don't get in the way while we, or should I say IV, makes the shield. Oh, and don't tell her just yet either."
Axel's fists tightened at his side. Flames crackled around them. He was thinking of something rude to throw at Saix, but the blue haired Nobody had vanished into a portal.
Axel stood there for a moment, trying to calm down. It didn't work. He couldn't visit Xion in this mood. But in the end, he gave up and went to her room. When he got there he saw Xion outside of here room talking with Demyx. Axel's temper rose slightly when he recalled what Saix had mentioned, but he once again tried to no avail to calm himself. He hesitated before taking a deep breath and putting on a falsely cheery smile. He hoped that it didn't look too fake.
"Hey, not interrupting anything, am I?" he asked trying to keep his cool.
Xion covered up a smile at what Demyx had just said a second before. Demyx shook his head at Axel's question.
"Good, ate you ready to go Xion?"
"Where to?" Xion asked looking eager. "Oh and wherever it is, can Demyx come along, too?"
"Fine with me," Axel said stiffly. He was about to answer Xion's first question when Demyx interrupted asking,
"Are we going to the usual place?"
Axel put on a grin and nodded.
"Great, let's go!" Demyx exclaimed opened a dark portal. He grabbed Xion's hand and pulled her into it after him.
"What a usual place?" Xion called quickly over her shoulder.
"Where Demyx, Roxas, and I usually hang out. I have a feeling you're gonna love it."
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"…It's a world of darkness. It's so covered in it that its inner light can't shine out."
"…His heart is so consumed by darkness that no light can shine out."
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