Ch 10
After an encounter with Brook and the mission seemingly completed, Daxam takes a slow walk through the darkness heading back home. In front of him are the three responsible for what happened, but Daxam finds it difficult to feel for the city. He wants a friend, but what can he do if he cannot even feel sorrow for them? In truth, the people in front of him are the closest things he has. They are others of his kind and while they also cannot feel anything, they, at least, understand him.
I guess it was never meant to be. Oh well, that is life… Or whatever I am.
Daxam follows the other members through the final portal leading home.
"Took you long enough." A rough voice welcomes them back. Saix is standing in front of everyone with his arms crossed and a grumpy expression on his face.
Oh… it's this guy again...
"We hit a tiny snag. Nothing to worry about." Vexen responds.
Tiny snag? You blew up half the city!
"I don't believe you. I've heard about what you like to do on these missions." Saix accuses Vexen.
"Oh. and what is that?" Vexen quips back, while smuggly crossing his arms as well.
I'm curious too… what were you doing?
"You like to experiment on the people of the worlds. You have your own agenda and the organization is second on your to-do list. You were supposed to sow darkness into the heart of the world and get out of there. But I have a feeling that you did more." Saix persecutes Vexen and aggressively points his finger at him.
Vexen takes no heed to the accusations and simply raises his arms in the air.
"You caught me. I sowed the seed of darkness and then did some experiments. I promise though, they are all for the benefit of the organization." Vexen smiles at Saix.
I do not trust this guy… at all...
"And what are these 'experiments' that you did?" Saix interrogates.
"Oh, you know, the usual. Just some stuff to make the best possible nobodies that we can. We need an army after all. Some risks need to be taken." Vexen starts to walk away trying to end the conversation.
Did he just walk away? I mean, I guess that gets him out of my hair, but he is being really cocky...
"They better be for the good of the organization. I'll be keeping an eye on you. I still don't trust you."
That...is a good idea...
While still walking away, Vexen raises his hand in the air, "Trust is a Somebody concept. It doesn't apply to us. You can kill me whenever you want. Just know that you'll be weakening your own forces. I have always looked out for the organization's best interests." He turned a corner and was out of sight.
Yeah, he's definitely up to something. That guy creeps me out.
"What are you two still doing here? You're dismissed. I demand a report by the end of the day. Let me know if there was anything out of the ordinary." Saix orders.
Axel looks up at him and for a brief moment, there seemed to be a spark in his eyes. It was something like a memory coming back to him.
What was that?
"Yes, sir, oh commander." Zexion sarcastically replies.
"Actually, you are to do the entire report Zexion." Saix commands
"What?! Why just me?!" He dramatically responds.
Why do these guys keep messing with him. He doesn't look stable.
"This one still is foggy. He probably doesn't even know what's happening yet. Also, I can't trust what that scientist says." He explains while Zexion angrily stares at him.
"Oh, so you trust me more then?" Zexion retorts while gesturing to himself.
More than that creep.
"He was right about one thing. Trust is a Somebody concept. I don't need to trust you. I can tell your allegiance from your report."
"Whatever. I'll do it."
Zexion and Axel both walk away. As they do, Axel glances over his shoulder and stares at Saix as he turns the corner out of sight.
And then there were two...I'll just walk away now…
Daxam tries to waddle away, but is quickly stopped by the large and angry Nobody.
"Where do you think you're going?" He aggressively questions Daxam.
Anywhere but here. Somewhere away from you… please just let me go…
"Why were you with them? I think there is something up with you."
Nothing up with me… Nope… Just a normal, everyday monster…
"I'm taking you to see the boss. I want him to have a look at you." Saix grabs Daxam by his appendage and begins to drag him along.
Wait...WHAT?!