Setting: Twilight Town, Day 117
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Characters: Xion, Axel
Rating: K+
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Xion landed gracefully as she took down another Watcher. "You seem out of it today, Axel," she teased. "Can't keep up?"
Axel had been watching her closely, and seemed really distracted today. "Huh? Oh, yeah…"
Something was bothering him… Xion could tell. "Hey, Axel. What's w –behind you!" Xion cast a quick Thundaga spell, but it didn't stop the Blue Rhapsody's blizzard attack. Axel fell to the ground, frozen in place.
Xion rushed forward and finished off the heartless with a swift combo. When she was finished, she quickly turned to Axel as he thawed out.
"Hey… you okay?" Xion reached out a hand for him when he was done.
"…Thanks, Xion." Axel took her hand and she helped her friend up. "So, that means we're done for the day, right?"
Xion nodded proudly. "Since I did most of the work, why don't you pay for the ice cream?" Without giving him a chance to respond, she ran off and waved. "You know what kind I like!"
Axel smiled as he watched the smaller girl run off. When she was out of sight, his smile faded and he stared at the ground guiltily.
"Tell me what Xion has been doing. …But the two of you are close.… You and Xion will be executing your next mission together."
Axel sighed and turned to walk to get the ice cream. How could he rat out his best friend to Saïx? He shouldn't have to report to that kiss-up.