So here is chapter 10 for all you lovely people out there who are reading this. I really hope you enjoy.

Axel

Pain shot through his arm from where Xion had punched him, her small body huffing with anger. This time she didn't mask her anger, instead she glared at the red head who towered over her. "What the hell Axel? What are you doing her?" Judging by her body language, she looked ready to hit him again.

Putting his hands up Axel quickly stepped back from Xion, trying not to stare into her angry blue eyes. "I could ask you the same thing, just calm down, okay?" She looked up at him confused, probably realizing that he wasn't trying to trick her. Slowly, her body relaxed but her face seemed to have difficulty putting its normal calm layer on. In all honesty, Axel could've sworn she looked shaken up. The two girls had finally come out of the house, both of them looking shocked.

"Axel?" That was the blonde, but Axel returned his gaze back onto the small black haired girl.

"So that was Axel, not some creepy shadow from your imagination?" Kairi seemed to direct her words at Namine, and Axel glanced at them confused before his eyes natarally flitted back to Xion. Axel had no idea what Kairi was talking about, but judging from Xion's expression, it was something he needed, no, was going to find out. His eyes kept searching Xion, almost willing her to look up. She didn't, instead she seemed to be thinking about something very hard.

Namine said something to Kairi, something about how the shadows were doing, or something like that. He didn't really care, just watched Xion while ignoring the two girls on the stairs near the house. Some of Xion's hair had fallen in her face when she punched him and Axel resisted the urge to brush it back. "So what are you doing here?" It always shocked him to hear her voice, like zaps of energy. But when she looked up and he saw her sky blue eyes,the zaps of electricity heightened.

"This was my objective. The reason I couldn't tell you what I was planning." Realization dawned on her face and it occured to Axel that she was really having a hard time at controling her emotions. Just looking in her eyes, he could almost see all those different feelings running loose in her.

"Now, what are you two doing here? And what were you all talking about?" He leaned up against the wall, glancing at all of them. Kairi and Namine now stood shivering near the door without any jackets on, subconciously moving closer to it. At that point they all looked at each other, as if trying to figure out what to say. None of them appeared anxious to talk about it.

"We . . . have alot to talk about. Why don't we all go out and get some coffee while we, err, talk?" Namine finally spoke up, her words shaking as she shivered. Axel nodded, not really caring and the Kairi and Xion chimed in their own agreements. "Okay! Just let me get dressed!" Her voice sounded cheerful although she looked nervous.

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Namine

Axel listened as Kairi had retold what happened with her and Seifer, and Xion chiming in at the part where she came in to the story. While they caught up on that, I quickly walked back to the counter looking up at Leon. "Where's Yuffie?" I had come here several different times now, and I had quickly come to know the owners of the small coffee house.

Leon sighed, popping his knuckles as he put down the rag he was using to wipe the counter. "In back, she accidentally broke a table today." Yuffie was unnatarally strong, which caused alot of damage to the coffee place. Everytime Yuffie would break something, her eyes would water and she'd quickly get upset and attack whatever object was lying around. Since I've started coming here they've replaced: 5 cash register, countless mops and brooms, the coffee/mocha machine, and, now a table. "She threw a chair out the window," he said tilting his head to the duct taped window at the front, "and realizing she broke both the window and the chair, locked herself in the break room." He said it like it was no big deal, mostly because he came from a very wealthy family and had plenty of money to keep re-buying each item.

"I was wondering about that," I said looking at the broken window. "So she's not coming out?"

Leon shrugged just as I heard a door open from somewhere behind him. "Namine!" Without warning, Yuffie crashed into me. Hugging me eagerly, she crushed the air out of me.

"Um, Yuffie, sweetheart, your crushing her." He chuckled, Yuffie quickly dropping me in response.

"Sorry." She grinned at me, obviously excited. I shook my head, smiling in return. A squeak came out of her as Leon wrapped his arms around her and whispered something into her ear. Looking over at the table where everyone was talking in hushed whispers. "So you've brought some friends with you, but where's that one cute boy you brought with you." Squirming, she laughed at my discomfort as she teased me. "I think they want you." Yuffie said, and when I looked up, sure enough, they were all looking at me. Sighing, and wincing at my bruised ribs, I walked back over to the table.

Xion

"So we filled him on everything we know!" Kairi instantly said as the blonde girl joined us again. Namine had waves of contentment rolling off her, obviously happy to talk to the couple near the counter. Xion sometimes hated reading other people's emotions, feeling like she was discovering their deep secrets. To her, it was like reading someone's diary without ever meaning, or wanting, to.

But at least she could keep others from reading her emotions, protect her secrets. Until earlier today, that is. Now her feelings leaked through easily. She could feel the different facial expressions and the surge of emotions within her. And worst, the feeling she usually blocked were now bubbling up.

Like how every time Axel ran a hand through his messy red hair, she would feel a weird tingly feeling in her gut. Even worse, when Axel's long knees or legs brushed hers, she would feel a feeling like electricity go through her making her more alert. All of it didn't make sense, which was why she usually pushed it down. It was frustrating that Namine's story had somehow shaken the control she had right out of her.

"Okay. Sooo. . " Namine put her head in her hands as she leaned on the table.

"Well, the solution is easy. We just, you know, go after this Seifer guy." Even his voice seemed to make her heart pound faster and her breath catch. It was so strange. But not as strange as Namine's reaction. Complete terror.

"NO!" They all jumped, except for Xion who expected it. Just no processing Axel's words, she also felt the same fear Namine had. Kairi's emotion were a liitle afraid, but not as badly as both Namine and Xion. Unlike the two girls, Kairi had her emotions drained so she wouldn't feel the fear. This time Xion didn't drain Namine's fear.

"Why not?" His voice sounded so soft compared to Namine sudden protest, and still made Xion's heart lurch. But she ignored it trying to find why she was so against it, so afraid of this guy. It wasn't because his manipulation powers which seemed to be Namine's reason, it was something else. Xion tried pinpointing it, but it seemed to fall from her grasp.

"He's to dangerous," Axel snorted, obviously because he knew he was stronger. "You'll lose."

"And why is he so dangerous. Namine said earlier it takes energy to control someone, and he isn't strong enough to control more then one person." Axel chuckled as if he had it all figured out. "We just all jump him at once, and then it 's over. Problem solved." Namine shook her head, about to repeat herself. Before she could Axel asked,"what makes him so dangerous, Namine?"

That was when it hit her. Xion realized it because of Axel's question. She answered for the small blonde, feeling the other's frustration at the situation. "Because, unlike you, he has nothing to lose."

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