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Chapter 11
Kairi sat nervously in the back seat. She could feel her palms getting sweaty. Axel turned down the final street and she remembered to memorize the street name. One hand in her pocket, tightly gripping her cell phone, her eyes looked up and down the streets. It was a quiet neighborhood. The houses were all small and the grass was neatly cut. They weren't in the city anymore. Welcome to the suburbs.
Demyx had moved into his parent's house just outside of the city, driving to Axel's house, work and home again. Axel didn't really want to intrude, but it was his only option. After all, Demyx's folks were out for a month on vacation on some tropical island.
"Dem said he will be waiting out in front," Roxas mentioned. They had called Demy just before they left to let him know. Kairi tried to listen in on them, hoping to catch an address. That way she could text Marluxia or Larxene the address and go off to see Pence and Olette.
"I see him now, hang on, let me pull in," Axel said, turning the car onto the perfectly smooth pavement. Demyx was sitting on the stairs to the front of his house. He watched Axel park and stood up. The three of the got out of the car moved to the trunk. Axel pulled out the two biggest suitcases and gave Roxas the smaller one. Kairi was expecting to take a suitcase as well, but he just had her close the trunk.
"Ax, Rox, Kairi," said Demyx in a completely monotone voice. Axel nodded and trudged to the house.
Crap, how am I gonna get a ride to Pence's? Better make up an excuse, Kairi thought. She bit her lip and thought. An idea popped into her head. Kairi pulled out her phone from her pocket and pretended to get a text message.
"Oh! Damn, I need a ride to Pence's. I forgot I had to meet a client today. Can one of you guys give me a ride?" Kairi acted.
"I will, Ax, can I borrow your car?" Demyx asked. He nodded and motioned to the keys in his hand. Demyx snatched them up and put his house key in Axel's mouth. Axel narrowed his eyes and he and Roxas walked towards the front door. Demyx looked towards the car and they both climbed back inside.
Kairi buckled herself in as Demyx started up the car. Roxas waved at Kairi with his big smile. Her heart shattered, knowing that his little smile might be the last thing she saw of him. Kairi grabbed her phone and pressed Roxas' speed dial. She pressed the 'send a message' button.
Rox, I love you, no matter what. Never forget that, she thought as she typed it out. Holding back a heavy sigh, she pressed send. Roxas would get her text sooner or later. She glanced at Demyx. He was looking right through the window, not caring about what she was doing.
"Dem, are you feeling okay? Are you still pissed about last night?" she asked.
"Pissed about what? Am I pissed over the fact they decided to talk to me about Zexi during the meeting? Pissed over the fact my best friend screamed at me when I was upset? I guess you could say I'm a little mad," Demyx snarled. Kairi sank back in her seat. Demyx looked over at her and sighed.
"Jesus, sorry for snapping. I didn't sleep last night so I'm cranky. Just ignore me," said Demyx.
"After you drop me off, I want you to give Roxas a big hug for me. Give Axel one too. After the hugs, go to sleep you dope," Kairi smiled. Demyx looked at her and smiled back.
"Alright, I'll give them hugs. But I'm not sure about the nap. Who the hell knows what Axel and Roxas could do when I'm asleep," he shuddered. Kairi giggled and checked her phone. Larxene had sent her a text message.
'Did you get the address? Are you going to meet with Pence and Olette?' Of course I got the address. Of course I'm going to see them. What else do you want? Just give me back Riku and Sora. I need them, Kairi replied with the address to Demyx's house and a yes.
"So why you got to meet this client?" Demyx asked. Kairi had to think back, to her lie.
"Oh, uh, this wedding planner wants to meet me with the bride so we can go over cake details. The hard life of being a baker," Kairi covered. She was referring to her ownership of the local café and bake shop.
"Nice, should get a good sum of money. Weddings are the big tickets," Demyx nodded, turning into the city.
"Yeah, that's cool," Kairi said, looking out the window. She watched the people walking along the sidewalk, talking on their phone. There was a couple or two. She noticed a boy there, brown hair, blue eyes. Just like Sora. A lump started to rise in her throat and she gulped it back down. Tears formed in the corners of her eyes. Kairi blinked them away and tried to not think of Sora.
"Kairi, we're here. You need me to go in with you?" Demyx said. Kairi shook her head and got out of the car.
Before she shut the door Kairi said, "Thanks for the ride Demyx. You're a cool guy."
He waved her off and pulled out of Pence's parking lot. Kairi looked at the dimly lit sign and walked towards the door. She pushed it open and Pence and Olette sat together in a booth. Olette looked like she was shaking and Pence had his arm wrapped around her, trying to calm her.
"Oh thank god! It's just you! Marly told us you were coming," Pence said. Olette looked at Kairi and motioned for her to join them.
"I'm not ever sure why I'm here. Larxene said I had to come here. It was his orders," Kairi said.
"We weren't told either. All I got was 'you guys have something in common'. Like, what do they mean by that? That we turned on Roxas?" Olette said. Tears rolled down her cheeks when she said Roxas' name. Pence rubbed her back and pulled her close.
"Olette, once I get Riku and Sora back, all of us can join up against Marly with Axel and go to save Roxas!" Kairi said.
"How are we going to find where he will take my poor Roxy?"
"Olette, how many times do I have to tell you? He's not your Roxy. He's Axel's. Get over him," Pence spat. Kairi gasped.
"Pence, you don't have to be so rough about it. She already upset as it is!" Kairi scolded.
"I'm just gonna go get some water," Olette said, standing up and walking towards the kitchen. Kairi and Pence watched her and then turned toward each other.
"She's crazy. Being all in love with Roxas and what not. I mean, your brother is gay, right?" Pence shook his head.
"He's never dated a girl and never kissed one unless it was me or our mom. And that was still on the cheek. So, yes, Roxas is gay."
"Olette is so blind. I'm only giving up Roxas to keep her. Why can't Olette see that we belong together?"
"Love makes people blind. Look at me, losing my own little brother to keep the two guys whom I've fallen for. I'm in love with two people for Christ's sake!"
Kairi and Pence hung their heads in shame just as they heard a loud screaming coming from the kitchen. They heard glass breaking on the ground. Kairi and Pence stood up, already running.
"Olette!" pence yelled, thrusting open the door. The two of them found themselves being held by strong hands. Kairi whipped her head around to see a very tall, bulky brown haired man holding her. Pence was gripped by a man with long black hair with a silver streak in it, eye patch and a scar on his cheek.
"Lexaeus! Xigbar! What are you doing?" Kairi screamed. She turned her head around to see Marluxia and Larxene standing there. Olette was on the ground in front of their feet. Larxene cackled maniacally and shoved her with her foot. Pence tried to get free from Xigbar, but the scarred man yanked him back.
"Please don't hurt her!" he pleaded.
"Marly doesn't hurt! Marly only loves," screeched the shrill voice that could only belong to Larxene.
"Larxene, hush now. I'd like to talk to our friends here!" Marluxia crooned. The blonde girl with piercing green eyes looked at Kairi and pence once more before tipping her head down. Marluxia patted her head and she almost purred.
"Kairi! Pence! It gives me great joy to see you guys!" said Marluxia.
"Marly, where's Sora and Riku? You promised me I could get them back if I helped you!" Kairi demanded.
"Sweet little Kairi, I said you could have them back. But here's the catch. I'm taking you to them. Did you really think I'd let out two of my pets free to have them tell Axy- waxy where me and my buddies are hiding? He'd be here in two minutes flat, ready to kill me," explained Marluxia. Larxene growled menacingly when he mentioned Axel. Xigbar and Lexaeus grunted after her.
"Now, now, friends. Roxy Dearest will be in my hands soon enough. We've recently added two new pets thanks to your wonderful work! Look here, we have three new ones to add! Five in one day. Do you realize how happy you made me? Surely, you'll be rewarded," Marluxia smiled wickedly.
"Marly, may I please have Zexion again? He was very entertaining," Larxene begged. Kairi went white. No, not Dem's Zexi. He would be so devastated. Please Marly, let her have anyone else. Don't hurt Dem anymore, she thought.
"Why of course! I'll let you guys pick your own this time!"
"I've taken a liking to this pretty young thing here," Lexaeus said, chuckling in Kairi's ear. She turned away in disgust and fright.
"I want the one with the brown spiky hair. He seems so innocent, with those giant blue eyes," Xigbar said.
"No! Not Sora! Marluxia, you said no!" Kairi screamed.
"Sorry Xigbar, I promised Kairi that Sora and Riku would not be harmed. I always keep my promises. Perhaps that little blonde girl, or maybe this brunette down here," Marluxia said, motioning to the unconscious Olette.
"Larxene would kill me if I touched Naminé. So I'll take the passed out one," Xigbar shrugged.
"Damn straight I'll kill you if you even think about her!" Larxene hissed. Xigbar rolled his eyes at her.
"Touchy much?" Lexaeus snickered, looking away from Marluxia's disapproving glare.. Larxene frowned and looked at Marluxia. He waved her down. Obviously, she had been itching to go after Lexaeus.
"Alright, let's head back home. Larxene, do you mind carrying this one here?" Marluxia said, waving his hand around in the air. Larxene picked Olette up and flung her over her shoulder. Marluxia winked and with another motion of his hand, the kitchen was empty.
With a flash of light and few cracking noises, Kairi found herself on a cold, damp, stone floor. Her knees scraped it as she fell, blood already seeping through the cut. Cursing under her breath, she stood up and brushed herself off. A light bulb shone dimly in the center of the room. Pence was already standing up, looking around.
"Holy shit, Marluxia has powers. How would he be able to get them? Stuff like that isn't real," Kairi muttered. She could three doors on the one end of the room. Tapping on Pence's shoulder, they walked towards the first door. Pence turned the knob and pulled the door open slowly.
"Hello? Anyone in here?" he whispered. Kairi peered in. She could see a small bed in the room with a nightstand next to it. Someone was lying on the bed. The person sat up and looked at the two of them.
"Kairi? Pence? It's me… Zexion," said a weak voice.