Chapter 14: Dancing Thieves
Here's chapter 14! I can't believe all the people who are reading! It's so awesome! Although just to say I don't know when I'll update cause I have to pack. I have to move so as you might have guessed that means my computer will have to be packed too. But don't worry, I'll have it really soon since my mom needs her computer for work and everything.
Also I know this random, but if I end up doing a singing scene in here( might) But if you had to choose a song for Roxas to sing(preferably A Jesse McCartney song-since he's the voice actor)
What would it be? I was thinking either Beautiful Soul or Just So You Know?(they both go with story really well..) Although I don't know when or if this would happen but what do you think?
Roxas's POV
I had done it. I had done the unthinkable. The unforgivable. I had confessed my feelings for Namine. It was been foolish, irrational and stupid, but quite frankly.
I didn't care.
The weight had been lifted causing relief to spread throughout my body faster than the lighting that illuminates the sky. To have her accept the fact that we couldn't be together went oddly well. I had expected it to be so much worse. For her to be so much more resilient, but she was satisfied with my confession. That, I believe gives her sense of peace. Even though we couldn't be together she now knows my feelings towards her. Namine doesn't need to feel tied down with the burdens I could sense she was carrying. Burdens, that I had knowingly had brought upon her. I knew she harbored feelings for me, but I remained obstinate resulting in this fiasco.
I would repay her somehow. As for now, I smiled leading Namine onto the dance floor I had other things to do.
We at the center of the dance floor. Light from diamond chandeliers reflecting off the marble tiles, twilight pouring through every luxurious window, the music melding with the scenery. Everything was present, but at the same time wasn't. It was as though only Namine and I existed. In a hazy, but blissful bubble. For once in years I felt content. Content that she was with me, and we were together. Ronaldo wasn't here to spoil it. It was just the two of us.
"What are you thinking about?" Blinking once I realized it was Namine who was speaking me. A gentle smile gracing her features.
"Nothing, everything's perfect," I said while we glided across the glowing tiles. And everything was perfect. For once everything felt perfect. I felt whole.
"It is isn't it?" She responded the elegant smile still there.
"It truly is. I've never felt so at peace," My eyes closed in content, and a smile that I normally would have hid was now on my face.
"I'm glad."
"Hmm?" I asked while twirling Namine once. She spun back ending up in my arms. Those words felt so right. In my arms. My arms. The words were so desirable. It was a pity they would never be reality.
"That you're happy." She responded that smile had extended further flashing her pearly whites.
"I know big shocker right?" I asked rolling my eyes.
"You know what I meant. I mean on Destiny I think we sometimes take happiness for granted and always expect to happy and never think of those unhappy," Namine trailed off staring directly into my eyes. The gaze was so strong, it felt magnetic. I had to blink before I could gain any control over my thoughts which had been numbed by her cosmic eyes.
"I understand completely. Your people are naturally happy as a result of how you were raised and your overall customs. While my people grew up with different values and therefore are usually unhappy." I explicated, it was strange. How I could be so open to her. Normally for a topic like this I wouldn't have bothered to listen to the other person's view. For my people, being right was something we always were and as a result had no reason to listen to another's view.
But with Namine, I felt compelled to hear her opinions. She was a intellectual that had me hanging on her every word.
With her everything seemed to be different.
Namine's POV
Joy. That was the only emotion that felt right now. Joyful at the fact Roxas had openly admitted to liking me. Joyful because he was being so open to me. So much more honest than he would usually be.
His views were very perceptive. Hearing what he thought, was exhilarating. It was like a passageway into the depths of his mind. To discover the hidden truths that lie there.
"I concur with your statement, it is very true that a lot of times your quality of life varies on your culture, and values," I said starting to lose my focus in his brilliant azure pools. He seemed to lose his train of thought as he looked back.
My thoughts wandered echoing previous thoughts I had before.
I still didn't understand the danger he would be putting me in.
Perhaps the danger was in our contradicting nations? He had said his father had no desire to unite our kingdoms through marriage or any type of relationship other than a treaty. The concept was almost unbearable to handle, but surely King Cloud would understand Roxas's wishes despite whatever barriers surrounded their relationship. Wouldn't he?
I knew my father, despite his letting go issues would be much more relenting and grant my request. But as always I forgot that things here were so much more different than home.
I shook my head thoughtfully, now was not the time for such troublesome thoughts. Now was the time for merriment and dancing. The topic of my thoughts brought me back to the present. Where in reality Roxas's arms were still securely around waist as though I was fine crystal. The very thought sent my stomach into a frenzy of flips.
Feeling weary I rested my head on his chest allowing him to lead me through the maze of dance steps.
"Hey, Roxas!" an unfamiliar, monotonous voice called. Detaching myself from Roxas I saw that the figure that requested my dear prince's attention was a boy with blue-grey hair that hid one of his eyes. He had a dour expression as he calmly walked up to us. Roxas released his grip on my waist but still held my hand.
"Zexion?" Roxas asked his blonde eye brows creasing in slight confusion.
"The one and only." Zexion retorted dully.
Roxas smirked in amusement obviously used to the monotonous boy's antics, "Of course, this is you we're talking about. But what brings you here?"
Zexion returned the smirk, allowing his face another expression other than the blank one he held before. But then, his face reverted to the previous facial expression, as he finally noticed me. The oddest part was how his steel blue eyes scanned the crowds suspiciously, as if what he was about to say was top secret.
"I came to see if you were ready for the appointment we had tonight?"
Confusion washed over me, as I glanced at Roxas whose eyes had widened as this information clicked. I wonder what appointment he had to attend? I had thought he was here till the end of the ball, but I guess not.
"Oh, yes the appointment! I almost forgot!," Roxas frantically glanced around the room, then at me, "I'm sorry Namine but I...,"
"I understand," I cut him off with a halfhearted smile. I shouldn't expect to keep him all to myself. "The ball is almost over anyway, and I feel awfully tired." I yawned to emphasize my point.
Roxas nodded, a small smile seemed to tug at his lips. "I'll see you tomorrow then?"
I couldn't resist the urge to smile, at his cute expression, "Of course."
A real smile washed across his visage, as he bowed the same mocking bow he had given me at our dance lessons. Laughing, I waved good-bye only being able to catch Zexion's final words as they left.
"C'mon Romeo, your princess will still be here tomorrow."
Roxas's POV
A blush crept up my neck, as Zexion nudged me in the ribs."Quit it! You're being just like Axel!"
Zexion flashed a toothy grin "And that's a bad thing?" We both exchanged incredulous glances then burst out laughing as we exited the ball room.
"Okay, okay so it is a bad thing but someone needed to say it and since Axel wasn't here I figured I would be just as good of a substitute," Zexion's face resumed its typical stoical position.
"Yeah, you two could be practically twins," I snickered, earning a playful push from Zexion. This was the side of Zexion that hardly anyone knew. They normally let their prejudices get the better of them and label him as emo. And in some ways he was. But could you blame him? He had lost his heart. There were no emotions left. Even these moments we shared. They were all fake.
So what was the point of trying? It was utterly pointless to attempt a pretense of emotions. For me, I had to. I was a prince of one of the highest ranked kingdom in all the worlds. It was only natural.
True that Zexion was the Prince of Halloween, but most people from that kingdom were fairly emotionless as well.
Zexion let out an annoyed grunt while we exited the castle, "You know what I mean."
Stopping briefly, I gazed at the perpetual vermillion sun, "No, no I don't."
Zexion had ceased his movement as well, shifting his gaze from the jungle of green ahead to my face. "Roxas, I know you like her."
"That obvious?" I joked, but Zexion remained emotionless. Then his voice went an octave lower, the tone chillingly serious.
"You're putting yourself in danger Roxas. Even being seen with her like this could result in a severe reprimanding. You know it. I know it. It's. She's not worth the deadly struggle you're trying to fight."
Eyes blazing, I snapped towards him, "I'M in danger?" I wanted to laugh, to collapse onto the ground in pure amusement at the ridiculous thought, "I could care less about my own existence, it Namine's I'm concerned about."
"You're worried over some girl you barely know? How stupid are you?" Zexion exclaimed in what could be described as a mixture of bitter anger and confusion.
"How is caring for someone stupid?"I roared back. I didn't appreciate the insult directed at my intelligence.
"It's stupid because you're sentencing your own death! You know how the Superior feels about treason!" Zexion hissed, sharply turning on his heel.
"I haven't revealed anything to her!" I defended and it was true. The only hint I had ever given was about putting her in danger but that could be defined in many other ways.
"Yet," Zexion muttered his back still to me.
A shot of anger was injected into my veins, "What's that supposed to mean?"
Zexion violently whirled back in my direction, away from the ribbons of green ahead, "It means that you're willing to risk not only your own heart but everyone else for some stupid girl!"
Zexion's words stung. It would have meant nothing coming from Xemnas or Xaldin but when it came from a friend it always sent a slight pang through my body. But that pang immediately dissolved when he had dared to insult Namine.
"Namine is NOT stupid," I said through barred teeth. If Zexion wasn't such a good friend of mine I might of lunged at him and ripped his throat out. It was amazing how when I confessed all the repressed emotions I had for her resurfaced with a stronger force.
"Whatever," Zexion mumbled edging on towards opposite side of the palace. Where the Buster Blade was.
"Zexion what is your problem?" I spat with a bit more venom than intended, but he would not go without some sort of a explanation for insulting Namine.
"My problem is that you're falling in love with some hippie and are putting the organization in jeopardy! Do you realize what's going to happen?" Zexion asked though I didn't answer because I knew it would be fatuous to respond to a rhetorical question. I just remained silent. "You're going to forget the mission! You're going to say you don't need a heart. You'll give up!"
"Zexion," I started but he cut me off, "Let's just go." Zexion sighed, walking over the freshly cut grass and towards the dimly lit tower that was my father's study.
A part of me wanted to further argue the point, even if it wasn't any use. I still wanted to defend myself, reassure my friend and I had a feeling it wasn't just Zexion who felt this way. But again it would be pointless.
Zexion was Zexion. He had his opinions that I had no control over. But I would prove my loyalty. I would not under any circumstances betray the organization.
Namine's POV
I sighed inwardly all good things must come to an end I suppose. And the time we spend was good. I contemplated the thought for a minute and laughed to myself. Well there's the understatement of the year! It was a marvelous, breathtaking, mind hazing fantasy that was finally starting to become reality.
I know he said we couldn't be together but those were merely words. Actions speak louder, don't they? And his actions seemed to be saying the opposite of his words.
He would realize that fate had brought us together for a reason. An undeniable reason. God, himself had brought us together for that reason. He brought us together to fall in love.
The very concept, I knew was true. I had all the symptoms of being in love. My heart was always in a frenzy when he came into the room, he made me smile for more than just the sake of my customs. He brought amusing jests, and an intellectual views. It was like we were two pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly.
"Namine!"
I spun around, breaking out of my reverie to see Ronaldo practically sprinting my way.
"Namine, there you are," Ronaldo panted having come across from the other side of the room. Relief had infected his entire face, as saw me. "I thought something happened to you."
"Something did happen, Ronaldo,"I grinned cheerfully.
"What did he do?" Ronaldo pertained venomously. I was a bit taken a back at his tone, I mean when Roxas said it was him just being Roxas. But when Ronaldo used that tone it took on a whole new meaning. One I didn't care to decipher.
"He confessed that he does indeed like me!" I practically sang allowing my skirts spin as I twirled.
Ronaldo's face went aghast, then quickly composed his guise, "Really? Did he say he loved you or just liked you?"
My face slipped into a pout, "Just liked, but I'm sure that will change in time," I smiled at the last part just knowing in my hearts of heart that it would come true.
"Good, then I still can fight for your heart," Ronaldo stated nonchalantly though the hopeful gleam in his eyes was easily visible.
My suddenly registered another fact when he had spoken. Ronaldo had tried to kiss me. I was much too preoccupied with my sorrow to have noticed but I realized he had tried to take advantage of me!
Anger swelled for one of the first times in my life. "You tried to kiss me!" I hissed with a seemingly endless rage.
Ronaldo's face was vacant for a moment before he smirked, "You appeared quite willing."
I gagged, "I didn't even know what I was doing! My sorrow had blinded me!"
"Sure, sure," Ronaldo mumbled the grin still intact.
"Ugh! I'm leaving!" I snarled. But again, I couldn't contain the anger. It was like sixteen years of anger had been put in a bottle and it was finally starting to erupt. Although as horrible as this might sound it felt nice to release the anger instead of always having to quell my unhappy feelings.
Unlike the many instances at home were someone from another kingdom had insulted me and I had to take it with a smile. I couldn't fling anything back, or even cry about it. I had to remain clam and happy.
Ronald's eyes widened in shock, as I whipped around in a flurry of silver and stomped off towards the refreshments, for once ignoring the pleas of another.
Larexene's POV(Oh boy...)
"Axel you idiot! Stop stepping on my feet like some stupid clown!" I roared viciously stepping my idiot of a boyfriend's foot. He momentarily whimpered but then smiled deviously.
"I may dance like a clown, but at least I don't look like one!"
Anger shot through everyone of my veins as my hand reflexively slapped Axel's face. Why? Why did Axel end up being my boyfriend. I could have picked anyone in kingdoms and I just had to pick him didn't I?
"Shut-up you neanderthal, or I'll make sure there's a nice dent in your face," I hissed through clenched teeth. My temper was especially fragile tonight. First off Axel and I were only the distraction for this mission. I mean what kind of moron puts a couple of kids in charge of a mission? Especially my kid brother. It wasn't like I cared or anything but it seemed pretty stupid to me to put Roxas and Zexion as the leaders. Even if they're super smart, and Roxas is 'one of bearers of light" or whatever the hell it's called. It was still ridiculous!
I shifted my scowl over to the refreshment table only to have my anger double as I caught side of the other reason I was so temperamental today. The hippie twins. It was bad enough having them live here, but now that both of my brothers were all lovey-dovey with those overly happy it only made matters worse.
I will admit, I can see Sora doing something like this. He was Sora after all. But Roxas? C'mon! I thought he was a lot smarter than to fall for some hippie. Although Axel sure seems happy
he's actually proud that Roxas finally has a 'chick of his own.' It was disgusting to think that either of my brothers could cast a second glance at those freaks.
I watched the blonde girl, Nadine or whatever the hell her stupid hippie name is take a gulp of out of a goblet. I still didn't get what Roxas saw in her. As far as I knew she wasn't his type. Quite the opposite actually. It might seem weird that I favor Roxas more but hey I learned it from our parents.
Trust me, as soon as my parents figured out I wasn't much of a 'lady' they moved on and had Sora and Roxas. Though Roxas soon was cut out the picture after some stunt that apparently displeased his royal highnass Cloud, making Sora the golden child.
It never seemed fair that both Roxas and I were in the background. Just a couple of extra decorations to make the scenery prettier. I guess I can't say I hate Sora but I do get annoyed at his perfect attitude towards life. He always did what our parents said and always received the most attention. So I suppose I did give Sora more torture and hell than Roxas, but whatever.
Eventually, I had given up on 'pleasing' my parents and ended committing the irrevokable crime that cost me my heart. Not like I care or anything. Being a nobody wasn't much of a change from how my life was before.
"If you're done visiting fantasy land, we have a mission to complete," Axel's asked a false smile painted on his face.
I would have slapped him but restrained. But we had a mission to complete.
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Well here's chapter 14. As I always I hope you enjoyed and will read and review.
Also I know Larexne's POV was more of drabble but I felt like some things needed to be explained for her lack of presence in the story and her overall feelings.