Chapter 26: A Proposal
(Sora's house (aka Roxy's old house) - Xania's POV)
We arrived at a small, cosy house. As Riku, Sora, Xime and I walked through the door, four strangers ran up to us and hugged me and Xime.
"So do you all do this to any random person that walks through the door, or are we special or something?" Xime and I asked in unison, they all let go of us.
"What happened to you and Mei, Roxy?" a guy with bright red spiky hair asked. Xime and I looked at each other.
"Roxy? Mei? Who are they? Our names are Xania and Xime" we asked.
"You don't remember do you?" Sora asked, we shook our heads.
"No, we don't. So care to introduce yourselves?" We asked.
"I'm Axel and this is Roxas, Cloud and Leon" Axel introduced.
"Wow, are you, Sora and Roxas related or something? You all have the same gravity defying hair!" Xime asked Cloud, as I sat down on a couch and took out a book.
"Err, no…" Cloud replied.
"Hey is that Zexion's Lexicon you're reading?" Roxas asked, I nodded.
"Wow, how did you get a hold of that? I was forever trying to read that when Roxas and I were in the Organisation" Axel asked.
"I just asked Zexion if I could read it, he said I could borrow it" I replied.
"You mean Zexion actually talked to you?! He won't talk to anyone else in the Organisation!" Roxas asked in surprise, I nodded.
"He's really nice to talk to actually…" I stated. Roxas looked at me, smirking evilly.
"What?" I asked.
"We think Zexion might have a slight soft spot for you" Roxas stated proudly. I looked at him in disbelief. No way, could Zexion have a crush on me! He's barely met me!
"Xania, why are you making all those faces?" Roxas asked.
"Huh, what?" I replied, breaking out of my daze.
"What does it say in his Lexicon?" Roxas and Axel asked in unison.
"I can't answer that, it's personal…" I replied. It's actually like a spell dictionary and at the back it has notes on the Organisation members and enemies, I must admit…he has very neat handwriting, and his thoughts on some of the Organisation members are quite interesting.
"So tell us…how does Zexion act around you?" Axel asked in bored tone.
"He's very polite and he smiles a lot…" I replied.
"He smiles?!" Roxas cried, I nodded.
"Wow, he may not realise it but he's falling for you and he's falling hard" Axel huffed, I blushed furiously.
"Hey sis, it's getting late. I think it's time we go home…why are you blushing?" Xime asked.
"N-nothing!" I cried, rushing her out of the door.
"T-thanks for having us!" called as we left. I think it's time that I have a little talk with Zexion, but for now I think we should just go home…
(Castle Oblivion - Zexion's POV)
As much as I hate to admit anything…I'm actually quite worried, Xania and Xime have been gone a long time. Xime actually bugs me…she's too hyper and silly. Her character matches that of Demyx. Xania, on the other hand is quieter and more analytical. Xania and I get a long very well…
"You're worried aren't you?" Demyx asked. Speak of the devil…
"What?! No!" I cried, the dirty blond gave me a stern look.
"Zexy…" he stated in a warning tone.
"Fine…I am worried…" I sighed, the melodious nocturne beamed at me.
"So…when are you going to ask her?" he asked casually.
"Ask what?"
"Ask Xania on a date…Oh come on Zexy! It's clear that you have a crush on her…" he replied, I blushed slightly and sighed in defeat.
"Was it that obvious?"
"Yeah, the first time I had seen you smile was when you were with her…"
"I'm not sure how to tell her…"
"Talk to her, let her know how you feel…I'm sure you'll find she feels the same way"
"Wow, Demyx that was the most insightful bit of advice you have ever given"
"Well, I'm a lot smarter than people give me credit for. It's just because I like have fun, more than studying" he replied. I must admit, I think I found a new respect for Demyx…BANG!
"Sorry!" I heard Xime call.
"I told you not to eat all that sugar earlier" Xania scolded.
"But it was to delicious to resist!" Xime protested.
"Fine, just go grab Demyx or Xigbar to go play dance revolution and work it off"
"Okay!" Xime saluted as they walked into the room.
"Demyyyx, let's go play videogames!" Xime whined.
"Okay!" Demyx cried, as they ran off down the hall. Leaving Xania and I alone. Oh crap…
(Xania's POV)
"Good evening, Zexion" I smiled, I think he blushed slightly!
"G-good evening, Xania" he stuttered. Okay, I really need to sort out my feelings for Zexion…do I like him just as a friend, or do I want it to be something more? Zexion just raised his eyebrow in confusion. God, does he look cute! Wait. Did I just think that?! But…wow, he's cute!
"Xania, may I talk to you?" he asked.
"Of course you can, Zexion" I smiled, he gave a sheepish smile back.
"W-would you l-like to go t-to the movies t-tomorrow evening?" he asked nervously.
"You mean like a date?" I asked, he nodded shyly. Aww, that look of hope on his face is so cute.
"I would love to!" I pretty much squealed, I blushed deeply after. Zexion walked up to me.
"Your blush…it's…cute…" he stated sheepishly, before walking away. I could have fainted on the spot, god he was so charming! Err, I best go to bed before my legs give way…
(The Next Day - Xania's POV)
I woke up really early, I was so nervous! Despite the date not being until later, I am extremely anxious. God, what am I going to wear! What am I going to say?!
"Err, Xania? Not to interrupt your panic attack or anything, but breakfast is ready" Demyx announced.
"Huh? Oh sorry Demyx!" I cried in a nervous tone, Demyx raised his eyebrow.
"You're nervous aren't you?" he smirked, I nodded sheepishly.
"Yeah, I kind of have a date tonight…" I sighed, an evil grin spread across his face.
"With Zexion?" he smirked.
"H-how d-did you know?!" I cried, turning bright red. Demyx put his arm around me.
"Xania, I was the one who told Zexion to ask you out…I just love to see young love!" he cooed, I blushed deeply.
"Err, thanks…" I replied nervously.
"It's okay! Let's go to breakfast!" he chirped happily.
(Sora's POV)
I walked down stairs, everyone was sitting on the couch.
"Hello everyone" I yawned.
"Oh, Sora. We have a bit of information, regarding Rox- err, Xania" Axel sulked.
"What?!" I asked, I had woken up more as soon as he mentioned my sister.
"It seems young Zexion is trying to court Xania…" the pyro huffed. Is-is he jealous? Why? He and Rox-I mean Xania broke up ages ago.
"And there's a possibility Xania might be interested in him as well" Roxas added, Axel began glaring at the wall.
"Axel? Are you jealous of Zexion?" Leon smirked.
"No!" the red head replied sharply, everyone except Roxas began snickering. Now that I think of it, Axel hasn't done anything with Roxas since Roxy left. In fact, Axel has been a lot more irritable…even towards Roxas.
"You never got over her did you?" Leon continued.
"Shut it Squall! Besides I have my Roxas don't I?" he snapped, before getting up and walking out the front door.
"He didn't sound very convinced, did he?" Cloud asked, we all shook our heads. Roxas looked down. I felt really sorry for him, it seems as if Axel was using him to get Roxy back. I put my hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry Roxas…" I apologized.
"No, it's o.k. Somehow I knew this would happen…"
(Axel's POV)
What the hell is wrong with me?! I can't control my temper anymore, I barely eat and I can barely stand to be near anyone! I don't know what to do, ever since Roxy left it seems that my life has fallen apart…God, I miss her! I have made so many mistakes and I don't know how to fix them. No matter how hard I try, the love I felt for Roxas is beginning to fade away…and my lost love for Roxy is returning, but she's moved on. All Roxas has been doing since she left was whine and complain about every little fault I have. I'm so sorry that I can't be perfect enough for you! Where am I? I think I have been walking around for ages. I looked around at my settings, I was on a dirt path in field…I'm definitely not on destiny island anymore. Where am I? What world am I on? How did I get here without a gummi ship? I walked around for a little while…and I don't seem to be getting anywhere. Damn, how long is this field anyway?!
"I brought you here Axel…" a female voice called. I recognize that voice…
"Maleficent?" I asked. She appeared before me.
"Yes, Axel. My dear, if you help me, I'll help you…"
"Don't call me dear! And I don't need your help"
"So you don't want Roxy to return?"
"I never said that! I said I don't need your help"
"But I have a proposal for you…if you get me that Kairi girl, I'll set everything back to way it was before everything changed…"
"You mean I'll have Roxy back, and in return I have to give you that annoying brat Kairi?"
"Yes"
"Fine, it's a deal. But how can I be sure you'll keep your end of the deal?"
"Simple, I will just cast the spell now…esnaf aperendi filolem" Suddenly a translucent wave passed through me and was sent in different directions…
(Zexion's POV)
I saw Xania and Xime in the front room. I was about to walk over to Xania when a translucent wave hit both of them, making them disappear. I was about to call Xania's name, when the same wave hit me…why am I here again? What was I doing? Was I about to actually talk to someone in the Organisation? What happened the last two weeks? Oh, well. I guess I'll just head back to my library…
(Sora's POV)
I miss Roxy… what the hell is that coming towards us? A…translucent wave? What? Suddenly it hit me and everybody else. Roxy walked into the room.
"Breakfast is ready…Hey, guys? Why do you all look like you've just been hit in the head?" she asked.
"Huh?" I asked.
" Never mind, come and eat breakfast before it gets cold…"
(Axel's POV)
"Now, no one remembers who Xania and Xime are. Everything is back to normal and you have your precious Roxy back…" Maleficent announced.
"Alright, stay here. I'll go get Kairi" I sighed as I disappeared into a cloud of darkness.
I teleported back in a couple of minutes, with an unconscious Kairi over my shoulder.
"That was quite fast…" Maleficent pointed out in surprise.
"Yeah, well the clumsy moron fell of the edge of the play island and knocked herself out on the side of the island…before falling into the ocean, so everyone probably thinks she's dead" I replied in a bored. I dropped her on the floor.
"Here you go and goodbye" I said before turning away and disappearing into a cloud of darkness…