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Xanethe made her way down the hall. About a week had passed since she had been brought back to the organization. She had had small conversations with almost all of the other members since then, and noted that a few that had been there when she first lost her heart were now gone. She couldn't say she was particularly fond of any of them. She was finally on her way to confront her brother for the first time. She knocked on Saix's door, and within moments it opened.

"Isa, I need to speak with you," she stated, her tone cold. His yellow eyes betrayed his surprise, but he stepped aside and allowed her in.

"I'm surprised you have any interest in speaking with me sister."

"You're still my brother…" she murmured. "But that's not my point in coming here. Please, I need to know. Did Axel...Lea really…" She didn't want to finish her sentence, but Saix knew exactly what she was asking.

"He did tell me about you, and where you would be." She glared at her brother.

"Was it because he was forced to?"

"He was never forced to do anything. He reported everything to me at his own volition." Xanethe bit her lip, her expression softening for a moment, then becoming dark once more.

"What the hell has happened to you two. You've changed. The both of you. You were the closest people to me, now…I can't trust you guys at all." She sighed.

"Theena, at least we're together again."

"What the hell does that matter? Under these circumstances, that means nothing." They stood in silence for a while. "Tell me. If I tried to leave, would I disappear like the others?" Saix raised an eyebrow.

"Like the others?"

"When I came here the first time, there were others, now they're just...gone." Saix nodded in understanding.

"You're referring to those that met...unfortunate ends at Castle Oblivion a short while ago. They were...straying, so Axel did what needed to be done." She scoffed.

"So he betrayed them as well? Good to know," she spat bitterly. Without another word, she turned and stalked out of Saix's room. She made her way back to her own room. Caught up in her own thoughts, she failed to pay attention to where she was going and slammed into someone. She shook her head, and her gaze focused on the blue eyed blonde that she saw hanging around Axel.

"I'm sorry," he said quickly.

"No, no it's my fault." Without another word, she started back on her way, but the boy grabbed her arm.

"Wait. You're the new member, right?" She looked back at him, nodding.

"Xanethe."

"I need to talk to you." She turned to face him, and he let go of her. She eyed him suspiciously, arms crossed.

"Roxas, right?" He nodded. Her lip curled. "I'm sure Axel's told you all about me by now, what else could you possibly need to know." Her tone was laced with animosity. Roxas' brow furrowed in confusion.

"No...not at all, but that's why I need to talk to you?" Xanethe's eyebrows raised as her interest was peaked. "He's not been acting like himself lately. Especially since you've shown up."

"So?"

"So I know you're the reason. He just won't talk to me. It's fine if you don't explain anything to me either, just...bring him back. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think you're the only one that can snap him out of whatever slump he's in," Roxas explained, his voice desperate. Xanethe wasn't sure what to think. If he really had meant to trap her, she couldn't imagine that success would put him in a slump. Or perhaps this was a trap as well. She eyed Roxas for a moment. His pleading blue orbs appeared genuine. She closed her eyes and sighed.

"Fine. I'll talk to him, but I'm not making any promises," she said, wondering if she would come to regret her words. Roxas' face split with a grin.

"Thank you! He's probably in his room. He's holed himself in there for a few days now. Hasn't even come to the clock tower with me…" he explained, though the last part was more muttered to himself. Xanethe nodded and, without another word, left Roxas, making her way towards Axel's room.

Axel stood, staring out at the World that Never Was. He sighed. The gloomy scenery did nothing to lessen his anguish. There was a knock on his door.

"Roxas, I told you, I'm just-"

"Open the door." His breath caught in his throat at the sound of the girl's voice. He turned to stare at the door, wide eyed. He walked over, and slowly, shakily, opened the door. He was met by a pair of violet eyes. He couldn't quite read what they held, but her lips were curved down into a scowl.

"Th-Theena?" Without thinking, he reached out in an attempt to touch her face. He had to be sure he wasn't imagining things. Before he could, she walked past him, inviting herself in. He closed his door and turned to face her. His emerald eyes clearly showed his befuddlement.

"I'm here because Roxas wanted me to talk to you," she began. "Not sure what it'll accomplish, but here I am." Axel wasn't sure how to respond. He was just glad to see her. When he failed to reply she continued. "I spoke to Saix. He said you told him everything, from the moment we were reunited. He said you did it of your own free will." Pain flashed across her features, then it was gone. "Is that true?"

"I...I...well yes, it is. I did tell him but-"

"I trusted you Axel." At the sound of his name, he looked like she had slapped him. "You led me on. Made me think you were still the same person, just so you could drag me into that trap." He shook his head.

"Trap? No, it wasn't. I just wanted you to...I wanted to see that sunset with you." She scoffed.

"Oh, so you just wanted me to be comfortable before dragging me here. How thoughtful."

"No, that's not it. You could feel it, couldn't you?" Her eyes widened before she looked at the ground. He took several steps closer to her. "Thee.."

"It doesn't matter what I felt. It wasn't real. We don't have hearts." He could tell that her words lacked confidence, and that gave him hope.

"Don't tell me it wasn't real!" he snapped. She looked taken aback by the sudden outburst. "If it wasn't...isn't real, then why…" Axel knew there was one way to show her the authenticity of the emotions. Without warning, he grabbed her face and pressed his lips to her hers. He felt her tense up, but didn't move. To his dismay, she made no move to respond. After a moment, she shook her head from his gentle grip and pushed him away.

"What the hell?" she demanded.

"I-I just…"

"You lied to me Axel, betrayed me. That's what matters. Not whatever delusion you tricked yourself into believing." She brushed past him, heading to the door. He clenched his fists, staring at the floor. As he heard the door open, he spoke up, his thoughts finally clear.

"I didn't know." He heard her stop. "I had no idea that Saix was planning anything. Yes I told him, but my only intention was to let him know that his sister was alive and well. Is that so wrong?" There was silence for a moment. Suddenly the door slammed, and she was gone.