Judgment
Xion tries to pull herself together, using her Keyblade for support.
This Keyblade, it's a sham... worthless.
Staring blankly at the ground through the guard of the weapon, Xion tries to hold back the pain she's feeling on the inside. Though she does not show her tears on the outside, it's still obvious she's crying as she kneels there, her hand clasped tight around the hilt of her weapon.
What hurts the most is not the shame of having lost to him, nor the strange feelings of betrayal...
It's the fact that, deep down, part of her believes his judgment.
Author: Because she wants to trust him, deep down.
I like to think that Riku might have seen this moment, perhaps from a hiding point behind the gate to Beast's Castle? He'd be feeling just as confused as she is... But I cut him out of this drabble to focus more on Xion and her feelings. :)
Also, I got the idea for Xion's pose in this drabble from "Time Forgotten One" by Kaito (Vocaloid) or all things. LOL. (The picture of Kaito kneeling there, his sword in his hand... I dunno, it looks cool. The lyrics kind of work for Xion in a way, too, but have nothing to do with the "plot" of this drabble here.^^)
To my reviewers:
Espionage247: :) I'm happy you liked it. :D
DMGSilverAirHead03: Yep.^^ He can be pretty protective of her. :) I'm working on a drabble that deals with the more violent side of that right now, actually.^^ I'm glad you liked it, though. :D
...Finally, this chapter also marks the 1/4 point of this series.^^ Only 75 drabbles to go! XD
Till next time~