The Boy in the Locked Room
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~Chapter Ten~
"Stay back... I don't want anymore... I want to go home!"
"Calm down child... This will make you better."
"I said no more! Go away! Leave me alone!"
"Seize the boy."
"No!"
... ...
I watched Sora fall asleep, it amazed me how innocent he could look well sleeping; he looked completely at rest and in peace. It made me want to protect him. After all Sora was the one to save me from the 'anti'.
I was eager to say the least to have the hypnotism done, I wanted my memories back, and it wasn't enough for me to have Ventus tell me (through Roxas...) that he was my brother. The little flashes of images I have every night made no sense, I wanted all of my memory to understand.
Sora's brother Roxas, I... for some reason I have the toughest time trusting him, Sora has put Roxas on a stupid pedestal for some reason and has a strong trust for him even after the neglect he caused. I wonder why I have these trust issues...
It's strange to think Ventus is my brother, and the irony that is he's residing in Roxas's mind. But that could even be a lie created by Ventus...
I shook my head.
But besides all that I will put up with Roxas for Sora's sake. As sappy as it sounds.
"Sora?"
"Sora, wake up!"
Roxas is calling him.
I smirked.
Won't he be in for a surprise...
'Mindscape' shifted, the beautiful safe bedroom started to fade away along with Sora leaving me alone in the darkness...
'Guess I'll be control for a while.'
'I trust you...' Sora whispered.
I closed my eyes.
...
...
I opened my eyes, to see Roxas's worried expression.
"See, he's fine. You worry too much Roxas," giggled Namine, "He just drifted off to sleep."
"I'll always worry for Sora," said Roxas "Are you ok, Sora?"
"What Sora does or says doesn't concern you," I growled. Already blowing my cover.
"You're Vanitas?" he asked eyes wide.
I nodded, a smirk set in place.
"Oh thank god, it's just you," he breathed out a sigh of relief.
He's not afraid of me? "If 'anti' was out, you would know."
A look of seriousness passed across Roxas's face, "What happened to Sora?" demanded Roxas.
"He's fine. Sora is resting, the past few days have been tiring on his mind," I explained.
"I didn't realize you would be able to take control of Sora's body like the 'anti'."
"Before you freak out. Sora's allowed me to have control. I would never force something like this. And don't push me together with 'anti'."
"It's no big time, this has happened numerous times before," said Namine, "Don't worry yourself."
"H-how are you able to have control?" asked Roxas, "I-I mean its Sora's b-body."
I shrugged, "It's like changing channels on a TV, I simply will myself to be in control and Sora wills himself away from control."
"Where does he go?"
"Where I reside when he's in control."
"And what is that place? Is it the same where Ven is in my mind?"
"I guess so... And for the next billion questions you want to ask, another time."
'Is everything ok? Vani? Roxy didn't hurt you?'
'Go back to sleep, everything's fine'
"You know Roxy..."
"Don't call me that, I only allow Sora to call me that," said Roxas.
I waved him off, "Whatever, Ventus could probably take control of your body like I can with Sora."
"No. If he could... I wouldn't let him. I-I'm not comfortable with that." Roxas replied, his arms wrapping around his body.
"Jeez, don't cry about it. It was only a suggestion," I explained quickly.
'You nearly made him cry.'
'Go back to sleep.'
'Not if you're going to make him upset him, you promised...'
'I'm sorry ok? I didn't mean to make him that upset.'
'Fine. I'll go back to sleep but be careful of the workers...' A yawn, 'And... Don't tease Zex to much...'
'See you're still tired. I promise.' I smiled, 'Night.'
"Goodnight... Vani.'
"Vanitas?"
I tuned back into reality... which is depressing might I add. Namine and Zex were sitting together on the opposite couch to me. I assumed they didn't have much luck in locating Seth or Elie. Roxas was had moved to sitting beside me.
"Yeah?"
He fidgeted with his hands, "What does Sora... really think of me?" asked Roxas, "I mean... he go back and forth between something along the lines of love and then being cold."
I sighed. I have to explain this to him as well? "Sora's just confused and you must admit that you would also have a hard time letting someone back in who has hurt you. He's having difficulty trusting you, like myself, I'll be honest I don't like you. But he's trying."
Roxas leaned back against the couch, "I understand. But I am determined to regain his trust. And I will get you to like me... or at least tolerate me."
"I'd like to see you try."
"It's settled then."
"Oh Vani go easy on him. Rox here means well," stated Namine, "Don't you agree Zex?"
Zexion looked up from his book, "I am not taking any sides."
Namine shifted closer to Zexion and leaned in closer, "You know you would take my side but you're afraid Vani here will tease you again."
Zexion's eyes widened slightly, "No."
I smiled.
"Yes."
"No!"
"Yes it's true!"
"Leave me alone!"
"Children!"
All of us turned to face Mrs. Vargas, "Sora after much thought I have given Dr. Ansem my permission for you to undergo hypnotises with a few exceptions..."
I needed to act more like Sora's personality, "Really?" I made my eyes go big, "When?" I asked trying to pass off as innocent scared but curious child.
"Tomorrow morning. I will also explain the details tomorrow. But right now it is time for supper. Come along children."
The mess hall as everyone calls it; is on the second floor. A large white washed painted room with windows lining the outside wall. The food line was the as the opposing wall to the windows. Over six tables were arranged across the floor with benches to sit on.
Dinner as always was uneventful and boring. The supervisors of the mess hall were strict no fun or even talking kind of people.
"Why isn't anyone talking?" asked Roxas.
"Don't say anything," whispered Zexion harshly.
"Children! No talking! Eat!" shouted the supervisor, "If you want to talk... leave!"
My anger was building, "Breathe..." I whispered to myself. Calm down... Calm down...
A hand overlapped mine. I looked to see Roxas's hand squeezing my hand, "its ok," he whispered.
I had to smile; maybe he was really trying... the fool.
I was absolutely relived to leave the mess hall and seated in the rec room. All of the patients were accounted for except Seth and Elie.
"Where's Elie and Seth?" asked Namine, "Zex and myself couldn't find them and they didn't show up for dinner."
I shrugged, "An appointment perhaps?"
"I'm sure we would have known..." mumbled Namine.
"Transfer?" suggested Zexion.
"I hope not..." whispered Namine.
"What's with the transfer?" asked Roxas sounding a bit confused.
I sighed, "He's so innocent."
'Oh be nice.'
'Go back to sleep, you need to be ready for hypnotise.'
'Alright. Alright, play nice.'
"A transfer is when patients are moved to another institution," I explained.
"So Elie and Seth possibly could have been moved away from here?" asked Roxas.
Namine nodded, "In the past month lots of patients, our friends have been transferred and there doesn't seem to be any real reasons why, I don't understand."
"Children," called Mrs. Vargas clapping her hands, "I have some sad news. Seth and Elie have been transferred to another home better suited for their needs and care."
Namine looked heartbroken, Zexion held her hand in silent comfort, "I'll miss them..."
"I know it's hard for all of you... Especially Namine. But it is the best decision for them," explained Mrs. Vargas, "I sure Elie and Seth would appreciate some hand-written letters Namine."
"This is getting strange..." noted Zexion from behind his book.
Mrs. Vargas smiled sadly, "Ok, you have one hour before all of you should be safety back in your rooms, no exceptions."
"Ok," mumbled Namine forcing a smile.
"And now it's down to four," said Zexion as Mrs. Vargas left the rec room.
"Six," corrected Namine.
"Right."
"I wonder why there transferring so many people..." said Roxas before turning to me, "When is Sora coming back?"
I shrugged, "When he wants to."
The hour slowly passed and was soon down to ten minutes, "Better start heading out before warden comes," I stated.
"Your right Vani," mumbled Namine packing up her sketches, still distressed about Elie and Seth.
Zexion sighed before standing up and stretching, he picked up his never-ending supply of books.
Namine and Zexion soon left down the right corridor leaving Roxas and I, "Well since Sora declared you were staying in our room and Ansem hasn't said otherwise lets go."
"Right."
Roxas followed me closely before taking my hand, "You afraid of getting lost?" I asked.
He blushed, "N-no."
I smirked but didn't let go.
Might as well get used to him...
'Look at you getting along with Roxy...'
'Shut up, Sora.'
Sora giggled, 'Hurry up and get to our room so you can come here. I sleep better when you're with me.'
'Ok.'
'Vani, are the flashbacks bothering you again?'
'A bit, but you don't have to worry yourself with my problems; you have enough of your own.'
'I want to help you like you help me; could you tell me what they're about?'
I sighed, 'Ok, see the flashes started up again shortly after Roxas got Ventus...'
To be continued or not to be continued...
That is the question...
AN: So how was this chapter! (CHAPTER TEN!)? Anyone seriously confused with the sudden Vanitas and control and such, is it too much? Does it need more explanation? Excited the much awaited hypnotise is coming up? Does this story need more insaneness? Do you miss Sora? Anyone sad my OC's Seth and Elie are gone?
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