Soo...6 months ey? It's been long...
What can I say, college has over taken my life and I kinda did loose motivation...I had to read through all of this to remember what I wrote..
...which reminds me how terrible it is. I honestly think some of the stuff I've written is so cringey...and my grammar! Oh Lordy Lord my grammer.
I was literally tempted to scrap it all a few months back but considering the amount of people who are interested in this fic (and I thank you dearly! Really! If it weren't for you's this story would be long gone...) I'm gonna struggle on and keep this story going. Plus I've finished college now (yey) but exams coming up (boo), so I honestly don't know when I'll next update.
O wow just realised this fic is a year old...sure doesn't feel like it.
Anyway, I love you guys, and to kinda make up for it this chap is a lot longer than the usual ones (practically 2 in 1) and I HAVE REVIEW REPLIES AT LE BOTTOM OF THE CHAPTER! Which I haven't done in like a kabillion years! Thank you though, I reached well over my 200 Reviews target (and can I say I weren't expecting that at all!) But yeah, oh and I kinda wanna separately say hola to the new reviewers who have just discovered this mess of a story (i know there's a few of you!) Like I said, replies at the end :)
OH AND I HAVE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT/REQUEST AT THE BOTTOM THAT YOU MUST READ! :)
WARNING: There's an OC in this chap (but then he's kinda not OC cos he's based off another character from another series/program or whatever) but he's only in it for a few secs and I don't know if he'll be coming back (maybe mentioned). I don't really like OC's myself but I kinda wanted him there and I couldn't think of another person that existed in the KH series that would be suitable for the role...yeh ill stop rambling, you'll understand when you'll get on with this chapter and when I stop typing starting now.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Kingdom Hearts...just le plot.
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Taking One for the Team
Namine's POV
I can do this.
She's your best friend.
Of course we can do this!
I mean, I'm always at her house.
It's not like I haven't been there before.
...
Come on Namine just grow a pair!
"I can do this. I can DO this- No I will do thi-"
"Y'know, all you have to is lift the latch, I'm sure even someone as mentally incompetent as you should be able to solve such a complex mechanism."
I turn to swiftly glare at my older brother, a shit-eating grin plastered on his face.
Yes I haven't even left my own house yet...and yes I've been having this internal debate in front of my door for nearly 15 minutes now.
"Haven't you got something to do? Like bother some helpless creature to keep your minuscule mind entertained?"
My brother, Matt (I don't think you've been introduced to this moron yet...well here's a quick introduction: He's an idiot. End of), flicked his dark blond bangs out his eyes, icy blues similar to my own staring back at me with hidden mirth; his grin slowly turning into a smirk, "What do you think I'm doing right now squirt?"
Not in the mood of his idiotic comments, I pick up the most throwable object closest to me (this happening to be a wooden carved chocobo) planning on lobbing it at said brother. "Wanna say that again, bub?"
Waving his hands in surrender, smirk still in place, he backs away and towards the living room. Yeah, you know best brother dearest.
Placing the innocent ornamental object down, I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. Taking it out, I opened the text message to reveal who it was from.
To: Namine
From: Axel
Things will be alright you know.
I smiled (and felt ridiculously giddy) at the text. Despite it being so short, I knew it was aimed at the Xion and I scenario.
The business that went down that day was three nights ago and I told Axel at the beach party that I was going to see Xion today. Ever since then, we're been texting each other and now I feel ridiculously comfortable around the guy.
It's like he knew exactly what to say at exactly the right time.
Insert sappy girl moment here.
After reading the same text like a gazillion times, I placed my phone back in my pocket, put my military brown boots on and with a new surge of confidence, I made my way out the door.
AxNAxNAxNAxN
KNOCK KNOCK
I waited patiently at the door- wait, scratch that, I was fidgeting on the spot like crazy - the anticipation was killing me!
I tried knocking again.
Maybe she's not in? The curtains were still shut and there were no vehicles in the drive away. Awh shucks, looks like I'll just have to do this another day! Well I'll just turn my booty around an-
"...Namine?"
I turned my head slowly to the source of the quiet toned voice, the opening of the door only slightly ajar and my best friend timidly standing behind it.
I took a closer inspection of the noir haired girl. Her eyes were bloodshot, dark craters residing beneath them. Her short hair was a mess and some parts were sticking up on all sorts of directions. She wore grey sweats and a baggy shirt (that looked like it would belong to Riku), which were a huge contrast compared to my more tighter vest stop and floral leggings.
If this was any other day I'd say she looked like total utter crap, but as this wasn't any other day I needed to be careful with what I said. She looked so fragile and I felt that if I said anything remotely out of place she would just shatter into tiny little pieces on the spot.
I wanted to hug her so bad.
"Hey," I said, attempting a smile, "...Can I come in?"
She continued to stare at me, as if I weren't really there. But she eventually nodded and stepped out the way so I could enter the small apartment complex.
The living room was immaculate (as a result of having a neat freak mom), photos of the Freeman family sitting neatly across the modern silver fireplace. Compared to my own home, Xion's was much more contemporary; all the furniture being slick and stylish, the black shades in contrast to the silver and white tones of the interior. I always envied her home, her parents always wanting to keep up to date with the fashions and modern technology.
Xion gestured to the L-shaped leather sofa, moving a few of her dad's business magazines (Mr Freeman worked in a top notch business company in the heart of the city) and newspapers, making room available for me to sit (although there was plenty of room on the other end of the couch, I chose to keep my trap shut).
Once she took her seat on the opposite end, an awkward silence settled between us.
The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. A butter knife. A plastic butter knife.
Yeah you get my point. Tension's gonna be an annoying little fucker today.
What do I say? Do I start the conversation first or do I wait for her to speak?
But then waiting for her could take eternity...
God I've never been in this predicament before! I feel like I can't be myself, like I have to tip toe around her...I don't feel comfortable...at all. Just pure awkwardness.
It's as if our four years of friendship has just vanished.
I switched the position of my legs, crossing them over one another and began to fiddle with my long chained necklace; anything to distract myself and release some of the tension.
...It wasn't working.
Fuck.
WHY WHY WHY.
"...W-would you like something to drink?" I looked up at Xion, surprised that she was the one to talk first.
Well maybe I didn't have to wait for eternity.
Realising that she actually asked a question, I swallowed a bit of saliva, my throat feeling a lot more drier than usual, "Err...No, I'm okay"
...
Why welcome back awkward silence, you decided to return awfully quick.
We sat there for minutes. I stole a quick glance at Xion, noticing she hadn't taken her gaze off the coffee table.
Looks like it's up to me to get things going.
Shit is gonna happen.
"So I found out my goldfish has diabetes last night."
...
...Really Namine? Was that seriously the only thing you could come up with to start off a conversation?
What is my life.
Xion turned her gaze towards me after my sudden outburst, her face scrunched up in a slightly confused matter.
Well at least I have her attention.
"Your...goldfish?"
"Yup." Am I seriously having this conversation?, "Harry. The one with the black dot on his tail." Yep, I am seriously having this conversation, " We had an emergency family meeting and my mom informed us of the news." Oh sweet Jesus, why am I still talking! "It was actually quite saddening really." Please someone stop me, "He's my favourite out of the bunch cos' he's so lively compared the others." Just shut up Namine, just shut up, "Reminds me of myself actually..." Great. I just compared myself to my goldfish.
Brilliant.
And now Xion's staring at me as if I've just grown a second head.
I can't look at her. She's not even blinking.
I think I've just eradicated her mind.
I turn my line of sight to the 3 elves (no not real elves) on the cover of the Rice Krispies Cereal box, sitting idly on it's own on the island counter in the open kitchen.
Look at them with the cheery smiles and carefree expressions. It's all an act. Lies I tell you. I mean who would want to represent cereal of all things? You honestly wouldn't be that happy to be found down the cereal isle in Walmart.
Eh.
I've never liked elves anyway. Or hobbits for that matter.
They're kinda freaky looking.
Okay I swear one just winked at me.
Oh my God I'm going insane.
I look back at Xion, her bloodshot eyes still staring intently at me.
Oh Lordy Lord I can't take this. The intensity of both my best friend and the elves stare is driving me nuts. I need to get out for a bit.
"Can I borrow your toliet for a sec?"
And before Xion could say one word, I was out the living room door and avoiding all possible routes of having to walk past the dreaded cereal box.
AxNAxNAxNAxN
What the hell is wrong with me?
Why am I so jittery all of a sudden?
This is so unlike me!
I sat on the Freeman's toilet, elbows on knees and my face in both my hands.
I don't understand!
Normally when I'm in these sort of situations, I talk to Xion. But for obvious reasons I can't.
I need to talk someone before I shoot myself.
Taking out my phone, I noticed I still had the message from Axel on the screen. I smiled instantly at the message.
I think I know exactly who to talk to.
Opening an empty text, I began to type to the red headed beaut.
To: Axel
From: Namine
Ax, I can't do this. Things are too weird and nothing is going according to plan.
I didn't have to wait too long as I was instantly graced with a reply.
To: Namine
From: Axel
Huh, why not? What's happened? I didn't even think you had a plan.
To: Axel
From: Namine
Err, I don't but everythings going down hill...
To: Namine
From: Axel
How so?
To: Axel
From: Namine
Well I kinda told her I reminded myself of my diabetic goldfish...and those godforsaken krispy elves just wouldn't stop staring.
...
Huh. He hasn't replied yet.
Maybe I should have left that part out...
My thoughts however were quickly dissolved from the vibration of my phone (urgh that sounded so wrong).
Oh its Axel!
"Erm...Hello?"
"Diabetic goldfish?"
I quickly put my hand over the speaker of the phone, looking around to make sure there was no one around...despite being locked alone in the bathroom.
Shoosh. I know what you were thinking.
It's a habit I guess.
"Yes I know but I panicked!" (Just so you guys know I was whispering-yelling)
"You panicked?" His voice kinda went higher pitched at the end of that sentence hehe.
"Yes!"
I could hear him sigh at the other end of the phone, imagining him run his large hand across his face in exasperation.
"Sweetheart, you really need to work on your social communication skills."
I pouted at that, "My social communication skills are just dandy thank you very much."
"Krispy elves? Really Namine, really?"
"You wouldn't understand. You weren't there."
I was greeted with another sigh, "You know what, I'm not even going to try and comprehend your weirdness."
"You love it really."
"You keep telling yourself that sweetie."
Letting out a huff, I decided to change the subject, "Whatevs. Anyway, back to the main reason why I wanted to talk to you. What do you think I should do?"
"About the elves?"
"I'm serious Axel!"
I could practically feel the smirk on his face "Okay, okay I'll stop."
"Good. So whats your advice?"
"Just...be straight with her."
"But I hav-"
"Telling her that your gill-bearing aquatic pet creature has high blood sugar levels is not 'cutting it straight'"
Okay so maybe I haven't.
But just so you know the situation with my pet fish is true.
"But...she just looks...looks so broken. I'm scared that if I say something out of line she'll just...break."
"Namine, listen to me okay?
Is that concern I hear in his voice?
I think it is.
Insert second sappy girl moment of the day.
"Tell her what you came here to do. Be blunt- not to the point where it's impudent but just so she knows that you're ready for this confrontation. You said at the beach that she wanted you to take the first move right? Then do it. You're her best friend and I'm sure once she realises that too, things will ease out."
"...you think so?"
"I know so. Trust me. Stop avoiding the inevitable and just be honest with her."
I had to smile at his words, "Okay, I will...did anyone tell you that you would make a good counselor?"
I hear him lightly chuckle (beautiful sound I might add) on the other end, "Haa...let's just say it's something you pick up after 3 years of training to be a lawyer; interpretating situations, understanding and analysing people's actions and solving the problem with a solution. It's just a knack I've learned to naturally apply to everyday life."
"Well I'm glad you're putting your 3 years of education into use unlike you're 4 years in high school."
"Har har, very funny sweetheart. Isn't there something you're suppose to be doing?"
"Yeah, I'm getting to it."
"Good. Now go fourth young grasshopper, your journey awaits."
I couldn't help but laugh at his last phrase. He sure is a dork at heart.
"Hey...Ax?"
"Yeah?"
"Thanks."
"Anytime. You know I'm here for you."
AxNAxNAxNAxN
"Xion."
I stood at the doorway; my posture and tone of voice stern.
Axel's right, I need to be straight with her.
She looked up at me, her face impassive as if I hadn't just gone to the toilet for nearly half an hour.
I walked towards the couch, taking a seat beside her and placed her hands in mine.
"We need to talk."
And that was it. It was as if she had just come alive. That one simple statement seemed to have ignited the fire behind her crystal blues, reality seeming to have sunk in.
"...Namine?"
"Hey Xixi, how you've been?"
The next thing I knew her pale, fragile arms were wrapped around my body, her face buried into my shoulder. I could feel my top getting damp from the tears that were finally being shed from my best friend. Her body shook as my own arms wrapped around her protectively; my hand stroking her hair as I hummed into her ear- 'everything's going to be okay'.
I was scared. I've never seen my best friend in such a vulnerable state but I had to be strong. For her and I both.
I waited for her body to calm and her breaths to become regular before I leaned back and wiped her tears from her face.
"Feeling better?"
She nodded meekly, a half-heartened smile settling on her lips, "Much." she whispered.
"I'm sorry Xion. For everything."
'just be honest with her.'
"I should have come to you. I-I should have talked to you and not have kept you in the dark," I took a deep breath and brushed her bangs away from her eyes, "I've been so selfish lately and I haven't thought of you in all of this. I mean, not just this but me being a friend in general. I've not been treating you as how a best friend should and for that I don't deserve you. You've always been there for me and words can not express how much you mean to me."
I look up at her, her eyes looking as if they were about to shed a set of fresh tears, "B-but I want you to know that I am always here for you. It may not seem it and I may not act like I care but I do. You're my best friend, m-my sister from another mister," I was earned with a soft chuckle from the girl opposite me and a small smile invaded my own lips in response, "I love you so much Xion, and I'm here for you. You can tell me anything and I will guard whatever secrets you may have with my life."
Taking both her hands again and holding them against my chest, I wipe the few tears that escaped my very own eyes, "It kills me not knowing what's eating you up inside and I feel even worse that I haven't been there for you. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me?"
She returned my gaze and tightened her fingers around mine, "Yes, I do forgive you, though you have nothing to be sorry about," Her voice croaked but I recognised the same Xion I had grown to love for the past four years.
"Thank you, god I've missed you so much Xi."
"Me too Nams, " She looked up at me, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "...Diabetic fish Nams?"
I smacked a hand across my forehead as she chuckled behind her hand, "Why does everyone feel the need to point that out?"
As our laughter died out, the atmosphere suddenly became serious.
"You were right."
I looked up, her gaze back onto the coffee table. Her tone was so quiet but I just about heard her. Barely.
I didn't say anything. She needed take her time for whatever she was about to say.
Because whatever it was, it was big.
"I-I...have been hiding something. But I've been too afraid...to say anything."
I knew it.
I placed a comforting hand on hers, encouraging her to go on.
"It's...kinda like a-as if I were to say it out loud...o-or tell someone else for that matter, that it would make things appear even more real. That...this is actually happening."
She bagan to chew on her bottom lip, looking as if she was going to back out.
"You can trust me Xion," I gave her an encouraging smile, "You've got me."
She took a deep breath, and turned her eyes to mine.
"Namine, I think I might be pregnant."
AxNAxNAxNAxN
What?
No, she couldn't have said that.
Pregnant?
I mean, I know she lost the V card to Riku but pregnant?
I sat there gaping at her, not able to comprehend or form any intelligent words.
PREGNANT?
Xion sat across from me, her eyes again close to tears.
"Please...say something."
What can I say?
I knew she was hiding something but this?
I wasn't prepared for a pregnancy.
"Who's is it?" I blurted.
Wayda go Namine, you couldn't have been anymore subtle.
Xion looked offended from my sudden outburst.
Okay, that was definitely not the way to go about things.
"I-I mean, I'm not insinuating anything y'know because you're not that sort of person, " Namine put a cork in it, "Oh god I'm sorry, I'll stop rambling but I kinda just want to clarify things, y'know?"
She relaxed slightly, though her expression remained hurt, "Riku's of course."
Okay.
Good.
That's one thing out of the way.
"Okay deep breaths," I mumbled.
Yeah, that was more for myself than Xion.
"A-are you sure you're pregnant? I mean, you did say that you might be."
"Well," She licked her lips, fiddling with the hem of her oversized shirt, "I was due 3 weeks ago and I-I haven't come on since...and it kinda adds up to from the time me and Riku last...did it" Despite the situation, she managed to lightly blush at the end of that sentence.
She didn't even mention the word sex and yet she was able go as red as a tomato.
And this girl is supposedly to bring a baby into this world.
Can you now see why this is such a shock to me?
"Have you not thought of taking a pregnancy test? I mean I'm not questioning your logistics cos' I know you are very good at calculus but just to double check things?"
She shook her head, her slightly shaking hand pushing her hair back away from her face, "I-I've been too scared. Like I felt that if I went out to get one then e-everyone would just know. A-and I just couldn't handle it if it were true...t-that I was pregnant."
"And what was you going to do Xion?" I made sure to keep my voice even so I didn't scare the poor girl, " Just let it ride out? How were you going to explain to everyone the sudden bump on your stomach?"
And then I realised the other important person involved in all of this, "...Have you even told Riku? Does he know?"
She shook her head; tears began to stream down her face, "T-this would crush him Namine. He has such a huge future ahead of him, he's been accepted to the most prestigious medical school in the country a-and it means so much to him."
"Xion you know he would never leave you. He would stick by you with every step. He's a good guy"
"That's my point!" Her shoulders deflated, exhaustion settling on her features, "I couldn't let him lose everything because of me. I could never do that to him. I..I would never be able to forgive myself."
I looked at the broken girl in front of me, my heart going out to her, "Come here," I whispered, pulling her into a hug. "Haven't you gotten yourself in a bit of a pickle."
I rubbed her back in circular motions, my arms wrapped around her protectively.
She leaned back from me slightly, watery eyes staring back at me in all seriousness, "N-Namine, promise me you won't tell anyone."
I returned the gaze, nodding my head whilst doing so, "I promise."
My best friend needs me. And I've going to be there whatever the costs.
I'm all she has.
A few minutes later, I abruptly stood up from the couch, pulling the noir haired girl along with me, "Go get ready Xion, we're going out."
She looked back at me confusedly, "Where we going?"
"We're gonna find out the truth."
AxNAxNAxNAxN
We both stood in front of the shelves, down one of the isles in the local supermarket.
"...there's so many. How do we know what one to get?"
I turned to the girl on the left, a shopping basket in the clasps of her hands as she innocently looked up at the intimidating stacks of pregnancy tests.
I picked up the first one in front of me.
"Clearblue pregnancy test, ooh it's even digital!"
They've adapted modern technology to pregnancy tests? Whatever will they think of next!
Xion sent me a deadpanned look.
"Maybe you should get more than one? Y'know, just to make sure. And get loads of different ones so you have variety...including the digital one."
Xion rolled her eyes as she took the one from my hands and put it in the basket, "Fine."
After selecting a few, we turned out of the isle and made our way to the check out counters.
"Oh nonono t-this can not be happening."
I swiftly turned to the panic stricken girl next to me following her wide-eyed gaze to the source of discomfort.
Oh shit.
What the hell was Sora doing here?
Out of all the time and places he had to be here?
Fuckfuckfuck.
I hear the clash of the basket drop beside me as I watch Xion place both shaking hands against her face, "H-he can't be here Nams, he's gonna know-"
"Xi calm down! He hasn't spotted us yet-"
And I spoke too soon.
Jesus fucking christ.
"Xion you need to to calm down-"
"How can I Nams!" The girl frantically turns towards to me as my other best friend makes his way towards us, "H-he's gonna see the tests and add two and two together. H-he maybe be a bit of a goof but he's not an idiot Namine. And oh my God he's Riku's best friend! When he finds out he's gonna tell R-Riku- I know he will!"
I take both of my best friends shaking hands into mine, "Xion get a grip. If he notices you so shaken up then he will know somethings up, so I need to take a few deep breaths and let me do the talking okay?"
I wish I felt as sure as I sounded.
Fuck, how the hell was I going to explain this one?
It was too late to hide the basket because the brunette was already 2 isles in front of us.
Think think think-
"Hey guys!"
I faced the cheery boy in front of me, a grin to match his attitude.
"Hi Sora," I smiled, trying to keep my voice as even as possible.
And let me tell you it was a fucking task.
"How you two been?"
"Great!" My false grin getting even wider (if that was even possible), "Me and Xion are just absolutely fantastic."
I suddenly felt like one of those stupid elves on the Krispies cereal box.
Bloody elves.
"Good good. Ah, so what do yous two have in your basket?"
I felt Xion stiffen instantly beside me, the blood draining from her face.
Out of all the days you chose to not be round your clingy girlfriend, you had to choose today.
As much as I love you Sora, I have never wanted to slap you as much as I do now.
I made no movement to comfort Xion but I kept my gaze on her, telepathically telling her to not panic.
"Nothing much, just a few bits."
I swallowed the bit of saliva that I hadn't realised been sitting at the back of my throat for the past 10 minutes.
Please just drop the subject and leave.
"Looks more than a few bits." He lead forward, twisting his head slightly so he could get better view of the contents inside our basket.
"First...response...early result...pregnancy test."
My eyes bulged as he read the label out loud.
Fuck.
Fuck.
Fuck.
I could feel Xion shake beside me.
Sora cocked his head to the side, eyebrows raised in question, "...what are you guys doing with a pregnancy test?"
A silence between the three of us, the sound of rushing shoppers and gentle music in the background being the only things heard.
I have to think of something. Come on Namine!
"I-It's for a science project. In biology we have to, uh, test these urine samples that we were given and, and then," I took a large gulp, trying to look convincing as possible, "see what ones positive and also to see, um, to see what sort of pregnancy test is the most efficient, hence why we have so many."
That sounded convincing right? I mean it's quite a probable circumstance.
"Nams, I'm in the same biology class as you and I don't remember Mrs Claymore setting that assignment."
Bullocks. And there was the loophole.
And I couldn't exactly lay it on Xion because we were all in the same class.
"U-uh, erm." God what the fuck do I say now.
I began to tug on the curl beside my face, "Maybe you weren't in for that lesson."
"Okay, one I haven't missed a biology lesson in months," He looked up at me, a look of concern etched onto his features, "and two, I know that you tug onto your hair when you're lying, I haven't known you for 9 years for nothing."
I returned his gaze, immediately letting go of my hair.
Now I felt nervous.
Seeing him like this, so un-cheery, was scary. Alien even. Like Xion said earlier, he might be a bit of a goof but he was not an idiot. Far from it.
I watch him take a breath, as his mind started to add all the parts together, "Is someone here...pregnant?"
Both Xion and I freeze, the room suddenly dropping in temperature and our eyes most probably looking like a deer caught in headlights.
"I'm right...aren't I?"
We both continue to stare at him, our secret revealed. I didn't even want to think about what was going through Xion's mind.
"So..." Sora starts, notioning between the two of us, "...who is it?"
I look at Xion from the corner of my eye, looking as if she was going to be sick any moment. I notice her turn her gaze towards me, a silent confirmation saying it was over. She then looked down at the basket about to pick it up and reveal all.
I can't let her do this. She needs to be mentally prepared for this and right now she's not. There's only one other solution .
I've got to take one for the team.
I can't believe I'm going to do this.
Before Xion moves any further, I snatch the basket in front of her and pick up one of the pregnancy tests in my hand.
"It's me Sora. I'm the one who might be pregnant."
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Lalala and Xion's secret revealed! A few of you guessed it right so cookies for you who did :)
This is kinda another reason why I haven't updated so long...after the last chapter, I kinda grew to not liking the idea of making Xion pregnant, but I couldn't think of another secret where I could make the plot escalate.
But now I have a plan of what direction I want to take so its all gooood. And I was going to stop at the part where Xion reveals all but I felt that the last part (Namine telling Sora that it's her) was a key feature for whats next to come muahaha!
And yess I gave Namine a brother (he being the OC but kinda not). I wanted some interaction between Namine and someone before she went to see Xion and having a brother seemed to be the solution. So thought I'd throw in a bit of your usual sibling love.
Although I don't deserve it, please review! As a result you'll get a very happy author ^_^
Oh and here's the Request I'm asking you guys to do for me!
So basically, I wanna try out at doing a one-shot (it's going to be AU...and a Romance/Humour just like this), but I don't know what pairing to do!
Soo I've made a poll on my profile with a list of pairings where by you can have up to two choices. And the vast majority of the pairings are not your usual pairings. I kinda wanted it to be different :)
Now go fourth and vote please! It would mean the world to me if you do!
Til' Next Time duckiessss!
REVIEW REPLIES
MewAlice: Ha nope, good guess though :P
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Xakia: Andd we have a winner! Woooh, haha you guessed right (out of the 3 lol) Thanks, I'm just happy you reviewed all together though :)
String. Cheese. : No no it's fine :) Don't worry, I know exactly how you feel! And thank you (for the both the compliments), I'm glad you liked the scene :P
XxOoSolanaSkylarXxOo: I know I know, and I'm sorry D: And this chapter is the latest late of all updates :( But hopefully the next one should be quicker...?
Ahh good guesses (so many people guessed the Xion liking Axel one and because of that I was thinking about changing the 'secret' into that). And I'm glad someones noticed it! Literally felt this story was droning on and I felt I needed to spice things up a little bit.
Nono, Cloud it's not gone, he will definitely be returning soon (if you're happy with that?). I love him too much to kill him off and I actually quite like the Cloud/Namine pairing...
Thanks for compliments/Criticism and the comment all together though! Really :) I honestly love people who take the time to write a lenghthy review (Despite me not deserving them!).
Paytonzane: My my my well thank you so much! :3
And I love how 1. Someone actually bothers to read these ridiculously long author notes and 2. You actually remember me saying it from so earlier on in the fic! Although it weren't that, it was honestly a good guess! :)
laz sonix. : Haha the last two made me laugh but yes you were right! That makes you the 2nd person to guess right. Sorry this was such a late update though :/
BlackButterfly9 : Omg is it really that obvious xD Haa, you guessed right :) and thank youuu I shall!
Khlovereternity: Maybe he possibly does? :P
coobearrocks: Thanks!
ForeverBlowingBubbles: Thanks you so much for all the compliments :3 I'm honestly really glad that I got Axel spot on and it made you burst out it laughter (the two factors I was most worried about in this fic).
TheEternalAlchemistoO: It's fine and thank you!
LUNAR-WOLF: Omg thank you! These sort of comments are honestly best sorts! Oh gahdd I guess a lot of heads to roll considering how late this update was. But I'm honestly glad it made you laugh that much! I always get paranoid about the humour in the fic thinking not everyone is gonna get it! Thank you for the lovely lovely comments though :3
CammeliaxBloom: Thanks you, I'm glad you are!
Demented Girl Child: O wow, I'm sure you're just exaggerating but thank you so much! :3
Cynthya. Loves. Sora: Haha thank you! I'm glad you liked that part :p
Vaxnashan: Well I'm glad you chose to review :) And thank you, of course you find out in this chap.
Laceann: Oh my my my, thank you so much :3 Oh really? Well I would love to read it if you ever decide to publish it! There's not enogh AkuNami fics around and I'm sure you write wonderfully! :)
alldumbamericanrejects27: Thanks for all the reviews!
KaityChaos: Wow you read this all in one ago? I'm impressed considering it is quite lengthy. But thank you for the lovely comment! I'm so sorry it's incredibly late D: Hopefully this extra long chap makes up for it?