Chapter 11: Second Party, but a crasher in the midst
How very strange it was to see the room in such a way. The cafeteria was made into a lovely little ball room that was kept clean, a buffet table nicely arranged, and a disco ball hung from the ceiling. One would think it was a mix of old fashioned with disco, but it was supposed to be theme for the oldies. So, in a sense, it made everything all work out. That, and seeing everyone in suits and dresses only added to the lovely appeal.
The first to come in was our favored, and only, ebony character, Srixjav in a rather out of place looking attire. Yes, he was African-American, but one would have expected a suit with tie, instead, he came in while wearing a kilt and a suit top with a jacket as well. Next came Oraxtyl, who was in a completely white suit that most fit him and his personality. Though, the monocle was a bit much, but then again, no other nobody was complaining.
"Um, Srixjav?", Oraxtyl asked.
"Oui, what is it me boy?", Srixjav asked in a rather interestingly done Scottish accent.
Oraxtyl blinked a couple of times when he heard the words come out of Srixjav's mouth, so he asked, "Why the kilt?"
"Ahaha! Don't you know that there is some Scottish blood in me? Besides, I had nothing else to wear.", Srixjav said while sticking out his tongue, "I would have brought in bagpipes, but the Berserk Nobodies at the door wouldn't let me bring them in. Damn weirdos."
Oraxtyl shrugged and walked into the room while more of the students showed up, along with some strange dates. Some had gone in with other students, and others came in with the teachers. Not a problem really, unless one of them was way too old for them. Like Byxur, who for some reason that no one could understand, was dragging Zexion into the party while wearing a frilly, pink dress. Zexion wore something a little more simple, but so much black!
Next came Extruna with her date being Demyx. This was actually not as bad as some of the others, especially since Demyx was a teenager that could at least loosen up a little bit. Though, with his mullet and him carrying around his sitar, it looked a tad out there. Eraxric soon followed with Luxord close behind. They had grown a little close since their incident at the last party. Though, not official dating, it was still getting them close together. Roxas was a bit of a surprise to the party with his date as well. You see, recently, Namine has been busy with being nurse and also Vice Principal of the school, so she and Xemnas were always busy with one stack of paper work after another. So, Roxas came in with Hexyla.
Srixjav whistled at each sight with their dates, laughing a little on the inside. Hexyla let Roxas go to mingle with the other members of the Organization and went to talk with Oraxtyl and Srixjav for some talk time of her own, "What's up guys?"
"Nothing, just waiting on the rest of the crew to come in so we can officially start the party.", Srixjav said while doing a rather stereotypical Scottish dance.
Hexyla couldn't help but giggle some. Not at the dance though, "Why are you wearing a dress?"
Oraxtyl put on an Irish accent, "Hey, it's a kilt! But then again, you wouldn't know the bloody difference."
Hexyla just burst out laughing while saying, "Okay, okay, I got it."
Extruna came in to the group with a glass of water in her, "Hey guys. What's up?"
"Just waiting on Xeli and the others to finally get here.", Srixjav pointed out.
"They're still not here? Well, it gives me some time to practice a few of my songs.", Extruna said while taking a sip of her water.
Hexyla looked over at the bar, but saw that Luxord wasn't preparing any drinks, "The bar isn't open yet?"
"No, he's just giving water for now. He said he'd give the drinks later, but for now, it's all water.", Extruna said, finishing her water.
After a few minutes of waiting, Xeli finally showed up. Now, for the description off the ladies attire. Eraxric was wearing tuxedo for some reason that had red and blue highlights along it. Hexyla was in a white dress with streaks of black coming along the sides. There was a clear crystal that rested on the chest area of the dress that complimented her black and white. Extruna was wearing a nice shade of blue for her dress. It like an old Elizabethan type of dress with flower type designs on one side. She smiled when Xeli started walking in. She was in a similar dress to Extruna's, but her's was mostly with green and instead of roses it was more like fines. The whole troop was finally together, and almost everyone in the Organization was in as well.
"Hey guys, you didn't start?", Xeli asked.
Extruna shook her head, "No. We were waiting for the hostess."
Eraxric nodded in agreement as she joined the group, "Good news and bad news. Good news is that I am happily dating Luxord, but the bad news is that I can't drink at this party. Vexen won't be serving, and Luxord is in charge of the games and drinks. He won't share."
"Aww, poor you. Well, let's get this party started then. Where's the musical entertainment?", Oraxtyl asked.
Extruna pointed to herself and to Demyx, "We were sitting down and decided that we would be providing the whole night's music. That, and we taught some of the Dusk and Sharp Shooter Nobodies to play the violin to provide decent ball room music."
"How long did that take?", Eraxric asked.
"Surprisingly, not long at all.", Extruna began, "They may lack a heart, but they do know how to play some string, just never get them on a horn or your ears will bleed."
"You mean like how you did that to me and Eraxric on the battle field?", Xeli asked, rubbing her poor neko ears.
Extruna giggled nervously, "Y-yeah... sorry about that..."
"It's okay, just make sure you aim that at an enemy if you and I are ever partnered in a mission.", Eraxric said
Extruna nodded and walked to the group of Nobodies that were ready to play the violins and bass. She whispered a few things to them and then left with a smile on her face before looking for Demyx. Eraxric heard the ball music that started to play and ran to Luxord. Hexyla tried looking for Roxas and got lost in the crowd of people. Soon, it was only Oraxtyl, Srixjav, and Xeli alone.
"Well, I better find Xion.", Oraxtyl said.
Xeli and Srixjav blinked a couple of times before both asking, "She's your date?"
"Well, yeah. Why so confused?", Oraxtyl asked.
"Well, isn't she a little... um... weird?", Xeli asked.
Oraxtyl shook his head, "Actually, she's like me in a sense that our faces change depending on who sees us. Plus, she is good for conversation, and great for sparing in the battle field."
Xeli didn't really think about it that way, considering how she learned about Xion from the video game. Oraxtyl waved at the two of them before searching out Xion in the crowd that seemed to have appeared. Srixjav looked to Xeli and shook his head, "Don't look at me for a dance partner. I'm here for the food, music, and to see if there is a fight later."
"Wow, you are kind of simple to get.", Xeli said, laughing.
"I am a man of simple pleasures. Now, excuse me as I raid the buffet table of every scrap of food.", Srixjav proclaimed, running at full speed across the dance floor.
Xeli sighed and started to watch the first dance. She was so preoccupied with getting the ball ready, and getting into her outfit that she had forgotten to search for a date. She was going to ask Axel, but she kind of chickened out and just tried for Zexion because they had been good friends. Unfortunately, Byxur claimed him and practically dragged him into the tuxedo he was wearing today. Lexaeus was sick and couldn't make it anyway. This just made things a little relaxing to her.
"You alright, Xeli?", A familiar voice asked.
She turned around and found Marluxia in her disguise with a rather nice looking tuxedo with the proper shade of pink that said she was a little feminine, but still was a force to be reckoned with. Xeli nodded her answer to her friend and sat in a chair. Marluxia sat by her and said, "You know, a lot of people there are dancing. Some of the other students even went to other worlds for their dates."
"Really?", Xeli asked curiously.
Marluxia nodded, "So very true. One boy decided it was a good idea to go off and bring a girl named Yuffie to the ball. She is a feisty one, but very kind. Another girl came in with someone named Aerith, I believe."
Xeli laughed a little, but kind of frowned before asking, "Hey, Marluxia, you mind dancing with me? I don't feel like being left out of the fun over there."
"I don't mind at all. Besides, I know that the person you really want to dance with will be here soon.", Marluxia said while offering her hand to Xeli to take.
Xeli took it, but was very much confused by the last statement. They glided to dance floor and joined in the waltz that was taking place, "What do you mean by that?"
"I mean Axel, Xeli.", Marluxia said, chuckling to herself.
Xeli blushed a moment before asking, "Where has he been lately? I mean, he seemed to be gone a lot."
"He's been on missions to Castle Oblivion a lot. Xemnas still thinks he can find the Chamber he has been looking for.", Marluxia explained, "Understand, Xemnas is still acting out and searching for many things."
"Is Kingdom Hearts one of them?", Xeli asked, guessing at this point for the answers.
Marluxia became silent when she heard that name. There apparently were somethings that aren't allowed to be spoken of. Xeli was curious to know what more Xemnas was really planning, but the music ended and everyone clapped for the Nobody banned. And everyone with their dates were bowing before going off to hang with their groups. That was when she heard the sound of pedals and a wheel turning.
"Sorry that I'm late!", said a rather happy looking boy. He had a short hair cut, a goofy facial expression and was juggling a bunch of knives. He seemed rather happy to be doing so, he was also on a unicycle.
Xeli looked with a small laugh and confusion, "Um... who-"
"Oh my God! Brother!", Eraxric screamed and tackled him off the unicycle.
The knives were then in the air and looked like they were going to impale him and Eraxric. But with a quick and serious look, the knives were held in the air by a strange force of magnetism. They then disappeared from all sight. Xeli blinked and then looked at everyone else who also stared.
"Eraxric! I can't breathe!", the boy said, while struggling to get up.
Eraxric could be heard purring and not letting go. It took a crowbar and Hexyla teaming up with Srixjav to make the girl let go of him. When the boy finally was free, he took a deep breath and said, "I am here to party!"
"We can see that. Who are you?", Hexyla asked, getting up after getting Eraxric off of the boy.
The boy cleared his throat and produced a card from his sleeve to show to everyone. It read 'Daxch (Pronounced like Dash with a sophisticated manner.) entertainer for all'. Xeli took a look at the card and asked, "Entertainer?"
"Yes, I am here to provide laughs, chuckles, and entertainment. A court jester if you will. I am just very well acquainted with my knives here. And I had a unicycle until my sister broke it.", Daxch said while picking up the pieces to fix later.
"I sowie bwother!", Eraxric said while hugging again, just not too tight.
Daxch laughed a bit and returned the hug before looking at the crowd and whistling from amazement, "Wow, the crowd looks good tonight. Perfect for my magic show."
Eraxric was about ready to tackle hug him again, but held herself back when Luxord walked to her with a glass in his hand. He handed it to her and whispered, "It's Vodka, but keep quiet."
"You're the best Luxord.", she said while quickly pecking his cheek.
"Naturally. What kind of gambler would I be with out a way to sneak drinks around?", Luxord said, though he sounded more like a butler.
Hexyla giggled when she saw this and blushed when she saw Roxas. Though she brought him here as her date, he seemed rather distant when he was with the other members. In fact, he was distant everywhere, like he were a zombie. She was a little concerned, but of course she was a little distracted by what Daxch was preparing to do.
"Gather everyone for my magic show. I know there was supposed to be a musical number, but I'd like to try and show you a few tricks.", Daxch announced as a box appeared out of no where.
Everyone began to crowd, even the Nobody band, and they began to watch Daxch pull out swords from no where. He handed them to Eraxric before entering the box. He then said, "Now watch as my sister stabs me while inside the box and I emerge unharmed."
Oraxtyl looked at the trick a little questionably, especially since the trick was normally using a trap door for safety measures. There was none of the sort. When the door to the box was closed, Eraxric went on a rampage with the swords and she stabbed the box so hard that it came out of the other side. Srixjav was about to sing a song of the passing dead, but the door opened and revealed a completely unharmed Daxch.
"How did... but you... there wasn't...", Srixjav was starting to babble a little
"All magic, my good friends. All magic.", Daxch merely said while looking in the box.
When everyone looked inside to see what was in the box, all they saw was bent and broken swords. They all looked at Daxch with a surprised look and then back at the box before asking, "How!"
"A magician never reveals his secrets.", he said and pulled a metallic colored flower from his pocket. He dropped the flower and a puff of gray smoke started up. When it cleared, there wasn't a trace of him being there. Just a very oddly shaped coffin.
Oraxtyl poked at it with his rapier and when he saw that nothing happened, he backed away and shrugged, "I guess he's a one trick donkey?"
Eraxric had a grin and shook her head. The coffin opened, and with logic being defied enough as it is, he was floating out of the coffin with the use of a single balloon, "Now come on, pop the balloon and let me fall. I will fall not into a pool of water. Not a Barrel of water. Not even a bucket of water. I shall dive into that there lowly glass of water."
Everyone looked towards the glass with some curiosity in their faces. Eraxric had a dart in her hands and grinned before she threw it into the air. With a loud pop and a girlish scream escaping Daxch's lips, he descended down towards the glass. Xeli was passing popcorn around to everyone. For a ball, this was a very strange form of entertainment. People were done with the popcorn when Daxch landed into the glass of water and disappeared.
Momentary Interruption
Oraxtyl: Is this the party crasher? Cuz so far he is actually kind of cool.
No, he's not. The party crasher, or rather crashers shall reveal themselves soon.
Srixjav: Will there be a fight?
Well... just get to your parts!
Xeli: No interrupting! I'm trying to watch the show!
Eraxric: Put my brother back on!
End Interruption
Everyone expected him to just appear out of no where, but nothing happened for about five minutes. It was getting a little unnerving because they were hoping they wouldn't lose a student in the academy. Then there came a knocking from the coffin. It opened and he came out in a mummy like fashion with his arms crossed while saying, "Thank you for watching my routine. I hope to have new material real soon."
Everyone clapped and cheered while he took his bow. Extruna laughed slightly before noticing the time. It was time for her to do a song for the dance. She decided a little romantic song was needed to get the couples a little closer. She whispered over to Demyx, "It's time. Ready?"
"I am always ready for a musical number, I'll get the water clones ready.", he said while grabbing his sitar and going to the stage.
Extruna giggled and readied her voice. With a couple coughs and a few sips of water, she took the stage with Demyx and his water clones. Soon, one of the water clones began playing a rather strange sounding guitar. Another was playing the violin, and the final was playing a drum set. It was then that Extruna began to sing in a rather longing voice that sounded so passionate, that it was almost out of her usual care free character. It was as though she ere the last Monster drink in the desert. She sang the Romaji words.
Monochrome no Kiss by SID. Both Romaji and (English) lyrics.
Deai ni iro wa nakute monokuro fukinukeru Itami goto kimi yudanemashou
(The monochromy blows through our colorless encounter I shall entrust each of my pains to you)
Kizuato tsuyoku nazoru youshanai aki ga kitte Suzushii yubi temaneku mama ni
(The unforgiving autumn, which forcefully traces my scars, comes While your cool fingers still beckon me)
Toketa to no yakkai na koori mitai na watashi wo Yasashiku sukutte uwakuchibiru de asobu
(After I'd melted, you tenderly save The troublesome, icy me and and toy around with me with a kiss)
Soredemo hitotsu no ai no katachi wo sagasu Tooku yori mo ima wo musunda kareta hitomi wa Dekireba kono mama tsutsumarete owaritai Futari de himeta awai hada tsuki mo kakureteru
(Nevertheless, I search for a single form of love Your dried eyes tied it to the present from a time far beyond If I can, I want to end while shrouded this like Together, we concealed our pale selves; the moon is hiding, too)
Are kara ikuraka yoru suki ni mo narimashita Izon no umi iki mo wasurete
(How many nights did I come to love since then? In the sea of dependence, I forget to even breathe)
Muchuu no sono temae de namanuru sa dake nokoshite Hikigiwa no bigaku tokuige na KISSU kirau
(Even with your captivation, you only leave behind a tepid warmth
In the art of knowing when to quit, I dislike your conceited kisses)
Hitori ni shinai de mou sasshite ayamete Dono kotoba mo kimi no heya de wa surinukete yuku no Midarete nemutte sore ijou wo oshiete? Egao no toi ni mayou toiki tsuki dake ga miteru
(Don't leave me alone, take my hint and make me colorful already What words will slip out of your room? Being confused, falling asleep- Will you tell me about things beyond those? Only the moon is looking at the sighs lost in the questions of smiles)
Tsugi no nagai hairi ga tenjou ni todoku hyoro ni wa Kimi wa mou inai watashi wa mou iranai
(When the next long needle points to the ceiling You won't be around anymore; I won't need you anymore)
Soredemo tashika ni ai no katachi wo sagashita Tooku yori mo ima wo musunda nureta hitomi wa Dekireba kono mama tsutsumarete owaritai Sono negai wa yoru wa munashiku asa wo tsuretekuru
(Nevertheless, I definitely searched for a form of love Your teary eyes tied it to the present from a time far beyond If I can, I want to end while shrouded this like Your wish and the night bring morning along in vain)
Yasashikute atsukute hikyou na KISSU de
(Paint it with a tender, passionate, yet cowardly kiss)
Irodotte yo saigo no yoru tsuki ga terashiteru
(The moon illuminates our final night)
As soon as she finished the song, the crowd not only applauded, it erupted from the sound of cheers and claps. The song itself beautiful and the couples in the room were all hugging one another. Especially Eraxric and Luxord, who seem to be doing a little bit of lip teasing thanks to the song. Hexyla saw this and sighed slightly because it didn't seem to effect Roxas that much at all. She thought it may be a waste of time to even bother with it. Then she looked over at Xion and Oraxtyl just laughing and having a good time. She thought maybe she should try to be more like them. Xeli was left out of the couples moment and sighed slightly. Unfortunately, she saw Byxur trying to get rather close to Zexion.
"Hexyla... you see this, right?", Xeli asked, looking towards Byxur and a rather stressed looking Zexion.
Hexyla took a look and gasped before quickly getting an idea. She whispered into Xeli's ears, "We'll build a catapult, shoot you over to Byxur, thus making her fall into a punch bowl and then we send a set of flying monkeys to and rescue Zexy, thus dropping him into the basket in the corner and all will be well. It's so simple."
"Or we could just go up to them and distract her while taking Zexion away.", Oraxtyl said when he appeared from no where.
"That sounds kind of complicated.", Hexyla said.
Xeli laughed from both plans, then pulled out a scroll from her sleeve, "Don't worry. I got a distraction. You twp just get him out of there."
They both nodded and Xeli walked up to Byxur, "Hello."
"What do you want, Xeli?", Byxur asked with some venom in her words.
Perhaps her being a dog was not very accurate in the previous few days. Perhaps she should have been a snake.
"I just wanted to give you a present. You see, I know you were mad at me for dancing with Axel... word spreads quick, you know? So to show no hard feelings... I want to give you this.", Xeli said and help open the scroll for only her to see.
Byxur's jaw nearly dropped to the floor and possibly would have broken into the floor below the one they were in. Byxur took the scroll and hugged it while running off screaming in joy. Zexion was then hauled away by Hexyla and Oraxtyl.
"What did you show her?", Oraxtyl asked.
"Was it Roxas?", Hexyla asked.
Xeli shook her head and said, "It was a picture of a shirtless Axel."
Oraxtyl had an eye twitch for a moment before just walking away. Hexyla laughed though while helping Zexion to a table for him to relax on. Xeli giggled before seeing a familiar flash of red hair. She thought it was just nothing, but she went for it anyway. She was soon in the presence of Axel and she looked up at him. His suit was black with a bit of a reddish shade to compliment his hair and emerald eyes. Xeli just staired. Sacificing the scroll was worth it.
"I was looking for you, Xeli.", Axel said with a bit of a weak smile. He was tired but not willing to admit it.
Xeli saw the way he was tired in his eyes, but played along for now, "Oh? Why?"
"Because everyone else in the room has a dance partner, or everyone that wants to dance has one. I was feeling left out, so I thought I'd find you.", Axel said, extending a hand for a dance.
Xeli blushed rather dark before looking for Marluxia, who was looking at her and Axel. She gave a wink to Xeli, then took a seat the buffet table. Xeli took his hand and they motioned for the dance floor. Everyone was dancing happily to the music. Luxord and Eraxric did their best not to be too obvious on the dance floor, and Xion and Oraxtyl seemed to be having fun as well. Hard to believe they could get along so well. She must not bug him a lot. Then there was Hexyla who was dancing with Roxas, but he seemed to distracted from her that she was beginning to feel a little down.
"Attention everyone. I am going to do a musical number for everyone, this was a last minute request for by someone in the audience. I hope you enjoy.", Extruna said as she cleared her throat.
Demyx began to play a rather simple tune on his sitar. A very familiar tune that pretty much everyone knew of. Soon, Extruna put up a sad, but heartfelt tone into her voice as they danced all around the room.
Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
When I see your smile
Tears run down my face I can't replace
And now that I'm stronger I've figured out
How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul
And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one
Hexyla noticed that Roxas seemed to be connecting the dots. He looked directly at Hexyla and asked, "Weren't you talking about this song to me earlier?"
"I didn't think you were paying attention... you were completely ignoring me you know...", Hexyla said, her head looking down and her hair covering her face.
Roxas was a little surprised when he saw that that there were tears running down her cheek. I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
He stopped dancing, and Hexyla was ready to just walk away and wipe away the tears herself, but then she felt his hand go to her face. He raised her face to look at him just by putting his hand on her chin. Then he took his thumb and wiped the tears away. Hexyla had a light blush from this action, especially since his hand never left her chin.
"You shouldn't cry like that, Hexyla. After all, it would be hard to dance with someone like that.", Roxas said with a faint smile on his face.
It's ok. It's ok. It's ok.
Seasons are changing
And waves are crashing
And stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one
Hexyla smiled with admiration before nodding and they continued their dancing. It was feeling much better because they actually put some effort into enjoying the dance and the song. Hexyla did request this song as a hope of finally enjoying a dance with Roxas, and she got her wish. She rested her head on Roxas' shoulder as the dance seemed to get slower.
Xeli was dancing with Axel as the song played, and she blushed for the simple fact that the song may as well been describing her and how she felt for Axel. This song couldn't have picked a worse to actually start up.
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
Hexyla and Xeli both might as well have been in heaven. Hexyla was over joyed to be this close to Roxas and he would allow it. Xeli, though, was rather nervous about being so close to Axel. The last time it happened, they almost surely kissed. Thing was, last time Axel was caught doing something with Xeli he was punished. She didn't want anything bad to happen to him.
Cuz you're my, you're my, my true love, my whole heart
Please don't throw that away
Cuz I'm here for you
Please don't walk away,
Please tell me you'll stay, stay
Roxas stopped dancing all of a sudden, making Hexyla look up at him curiously, "Why did you stop?"
"There is something I want to try, but it requires us staying still.", Roxas said while smiling and placing a hand under her chin again.
Hexyla blushed and if she still had her heart, it would have burst out of her chest with out a moment of pause. Hexyla closed her eyes as her face was brought closer to his, and Roxas did the same. Their lips softly met and Roxas held her to the kiss with out even letting go. Xeli saw this and blushed a little before Axel asked, "Distracted by something?" Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be ok
Though my skies are turning gray
"N-no... Um... I'm just...", Xeli began.
Axel chuckled slightly and said, "Don't worry. It's natural to want something that others have.", Axel said.
"Wh-what do you mean?", Xeli asked as her blush seemed to spread all over her face.
"Well, for starters, you want me to do to you what those two are doing.", Axel said, getting slightly closer to her.
Xeli gulped, wanting to protest and give her reason for it, but she felt that she was getting closer to him as well. While Xeli looked nervous about it, Axel seemed calm and collected about the situation. It was almost like watching a weird show, but for her it was like she was in it.
Hexyla and Roxas broke their kiss and looked at each other with a smile on each other's face. Hexyla just enjoyed being close to Roxas, until she felt her self being lifted into the air and moved away from their original spot.
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
Axel stopped his advancement, and so did Xeli, but she didn't know why she felt a sensation of danger in the air. Axel seemed to smirk awhile saying, "Looks like they followed me here.", then he took Xeli and jumped back.
All the students seemed to have been collected in an area away from the dance floor. In the middle of the dance floor, Xeli could see what appeared to be a heartless. It was strange though because it also looked pointy, but acted like a Shadow Heartless. Axel put her down and said, "Be good and stay with the others. Me and the other members will take care of this."
With that, Axel summoned his chakrams in a flash of fire. Roxas and Xion teamed up and summoned their respective keyblades. Xion had the Oblivion in her hand while Roxas as the Oathkeeper. Both were fighting as mirror images of each other, slashing at the strange enemies that dared to invade the castle.
"Marluxia, take Luxord and Zexion to scout the rest of the castle. Make sure more of these things aren't here. Xigbar, make like a sniper and disappear while shooting.", Axel ordered quickly while helping Roxas and Xion fight the enemies.
All nodded and formed their teams to hunt through the castle. Larxene, Vexen, and Demyx were in charge of protecting the students in case any of them broke through Axel and his companions. Xeli only thought of one thing. What were these things.
Author's note
Yes. For once, a cliff hanger. A lot of randomness, a new character, and some strange enemies. Looks like Xeli had yet another moment ruined for her. And it seems more than a few of our characters are getting close to the teachers. Naughty naughty. Well, let's just hope things go well and that Xemnas doesn't do anything about it.