Chapter 37 – Izumi's Keyblade
I can't believe it, I finally found a way to Castle Oblivion! I can create a dark corridor and go there whenever I want, but I'm not too sure if I should go alone so I'm going to ask Roxas if he wants to come with me. Another problem is that I heard Saix he was sending Axel to Castle Oblivion tomorrow so it's not a good idea to go right now. I should wait some days until he comes back, but right now, I can't wait to tell Roxas my discoveries!
Roxas was peacefully sleeping on his bed, he was hugging his pillow and had it covered with saliva. Xion appeared from a dark corridor into his room and approached Roxas. She giggled when she saw how he had his pillow.
Xion was wearing her pajamas, which consisted on a black long nightglow. Xion sat on Roxas' bed and started poking his face with her finger.
-Roxas…Roxas…wake up. –she said softly as the blonde grunted
-…Xion…? –he said opening his eyes and barley distinguishing the girl's figure in the dark
-Yep. –she giggled giving a kiss on his cheek
-What're you doing here? It's…2:36 AM! –Roxas said checking the clock beside his bed
-I have to tell you something! It's really important!
-…And you can't wait 'till morning? –Roxas said putting his pillow on his head making the girl angry.
-Noooo! Don't be lazy and wake up! –Xion said taking Roxas pillow and starting to hit him with it.
-Okay, okay…but stop HITING ME WITH THAT THING! –Roxas said angrily taking the pillow from Xion's grip and starting to her with it
-I…found where Castle Oblivion is! –Xion said while Roxas was still hitting her, when he heard this he stopped.
-You…did? –Roxas gasped in surprised, the girl nodded
-Yep, but we can't talk here. We gotta make sure anyone's listening. –she said getting on her feet and opening a dark corridor.
-Where are we going?
-Twilight Town, now hurry! –she said getting on the dark corridor and Roxas followed.
They reappeared on the top of the clock tower, it was the first time they were there on night, it was beautiful scenery, but they didn't notice because of the current situation. Once they sat, Xion told everything she knew about Castle Oblivion's location. After this, Roxas crossed his arms and started thinking over the whole situation.
-Well, now we now hot to get there, but the question is: Why Axel doesn't want us to get there? What is that place hiding? –Roxas asked, Xion took a moment for thinking and then answer
-I think Axel already knows who we were before being Nobodies, and he doesn't want us to get there only to protect us. Maybe we weren't good guys like we thought. –Xion suggested, but Roxas shook his head.
-I don't know, I can't see you as a bad girl or something…There gotta be another reason… -Roxas said starting to think again, Xion started doing the same thing and after a few minutes of silence, another idea came to her mind
-Okay…what about this: Remember that months ago many of our members were sent there? Most of them were killed or something like that except for Axel, what if there's something there that can kill us also? If that's the reason, he just doesn't want us to go there because he's trying to protect us. –Xion suggested again, Roxas knew that made sense, but still he thought it didn't made sense at all.
-Why do you insist Axel is trying to protect us? What if he killed all of them by himself? –Roxas asked, Xion gasped in surprise when she heard this
-What!? Axel would never do something like that! Why are you talking so bad of him? You don't trust him or something? –Xion asked actually angry with Roxas for distrusting one of her best friends
-I don't know Xion, think about it…if he's trying to protect us, why isn't he telling us? Beside, let's think there's some kind of monster or something on that castle that killed our comrades, why hasn't the Organization done something to stop it? –Roxas asked, Xion gritted her teeth, she knew Roxas was right on that point, but she couldn't see Axel as a bad friend or something, she couldn't suspect of him after everything he had done for her.
-I don't know…but Axel isn't that kind of guy. I'm sure he isn't. –Xion said sadly, but still having faith in Axel, Roxas sighed, he didn't wanted to believe something like that either, but he couldn't see another explanation.
-Don't get like that, there can be another explanation… -Roxas said trying to make Xion feel better, the girl looked directly at him
-Let's just suppose for a moment you're right…Axel killed all the members who went to Castle Oblivion, do you think he can do something to us also? –the girl asked making Roxas gasp, he hadn't thought of that, he looked directly at Xion's blue eyes and could see the fear in them. Was Axel capable of killing his friends?
-…No…I don't think so. –Roxas said not so sure, Xion noticed this but decided not to ask.
-You're right, beside if he did kill them; he only did it because Saix ordered him to. But I'm sure he didn't! –Xion exclaimed still having her faith in Axel, Roxas giggled
-Anyway, let's not think in that for now, the question: When are we going to Castle Oblivion? I said "we" because by any chance I'm letting you go alone to that place. –Roxas said making Xion smile. She liked how Roxas was trying to protect her always
-Well, I heard Saix he was sending Axel to C.O. tomorrow, so we'll have to wait a couple of days. I trust Axel, but for now I consider better not telling him anything…just for now. –Xion suggested, Roxas nodded
-You're right. For now, let's just keep with our missions like always. –Roxas suggested, Xion smiled and nodded getting in her feet
-Yup. Let's go back before someone notices we left. –Xion said opening a dark corridor, Roxas got also in his feet, but before they entered they heard a female scream coming from the dark alleys of the town.
-…Did you hear that? –Roxas said, Xion immediately hugged him scared
-…Let's…go before something happens! –she said shaking from fear, but just after that they heard another scream
-Someone needs help! –Roxas said opening a dark corridor and stepping in it. Xion blinked a few seconds and then followed him
-DON'T LET ME ALONE HERE!
Roxas and Xion reappeared on the alleys of Twilight Town where they hear the steps of someone running from something. Roxas immediately imagined someone was being attacked by a Heartless and decided to get into the darker area of the alleys where the light of the moon couldn't illuminate everything. Xion didn't had any other choice but to follow him because she hated darkness and couldn't stand being in it alone.
As Roxas was running he summoned his Keyblade ready for anything that lied ahead. Finally he spotted a dark flying figure who was trying to attack a little girl with some kind of sword. The figure was about to hit the girl, but Roxas managed to get in time and deflect the attack with his Keyblade.
-Just in time… -Roxas sighed in relief as he faced the figure. The dark figure flied higher making the light of the moon illuminate it. It was a Heartless similar to an angel with a strange sword. Xion gasped
-You were right! It's a Heartless… -Xion said summoning her Keyblade just like Roxas. The little girl behind them gasped as she observed the two weapons from Roxas and Xion.
-Don't worry, you'll be okay. –Roxas said to the little girl to make her feel better. Xion started shooting her fire magic to the Heartless to make it come closer so that Roxas could hit him, but the Heartless easily dodged all the attacks and before they could notice it attacked and hit them with its sword sending them to the floor.
-Are…you okay? –the girl asked scared
-…Don't worry. We're… -Xion was interrupted because of another attack of the Heartless which she barely deflected, Roxas used the chance the Heartless was close and started hitting it with his Keyblade
The Heartless trying to avoid Roxas' attacks started flying away from him. Roxas not wanting it to go away started chasing it. Xion grabbed the girl's hand and starting chasing Roxas and the Heartless also.
When Xion spotted them, Roxas was being beaten by the Heartless and Xion came to his aid and deflected the blows from the Heartless. Xion was about to use a "heal" spell on Roxas when she was hit also and landed on the floor and making her Keyblade vanish. Roxas was trying to get on his feet when the Heartless grabbed him by the neck and started strangling him. Xion was trying to get on her feet wanting to help Roxas, but…
-Don't worry, here I come! –the girl shouted as she summoned a…Keyblade? Xion watched surprised as the little girl was holding a colorful Keyblade with flowers decorations and some kind of star attached to it in a chain.
The girl ran and charged against the Heartless and hit it making it release Roxas which fell to the floor coughing. The Heartless dodged and attacked the little girl which barely managed to dodge the attack. Xion used this opportunity and charged also against the Heartless and with a few blows the Heartless was finally defeated.
-…That was…close. –the girl said panting with her eyes wide opened, Xion approached and helped her to get on her feet
-You bet it was. Are you okay? –Xion asked kindly, the little girl nodded. Xion then ran and helped Roxas.
-Damn…A little more and I'll be dead. Thanks Xion. –Roxas said with a soft smile
-Mmmm, actually. You should thank her. –Xion said pointing to the little girl. Roxas immediately spotted she was holding that colorful Keyblade and approached her. Xion followed also because she was curious about how that little girl had a Keyblade
-How did you…wait a minute…Brown hair, those eyes… -Roxas said trying to remember…
-Hello Mister, can I sit? –a little girl with brown eyes and black hair asked. The girl was carrying a lot of bags which she barely could hold.
-Mmm…Sure. –Roxas replied to the little girl, she smiled and sit
-Much better, my legs were killing me. –she said relieved as she moved her legs, Roxas looked at her curiously.
-It must be hard to carry all that bags for a little girl. –Roxas pointed out, the little girl giggled
-Yeah… My friend's mom is sick and I volunteered to do shopping for them. It's the only way to thank everything they've done for me. –the little girl explained, Roxas nodded
-That's a good gesture. What's your name?
-My name's Izumi. –the little girl answered with a smile, Roxas giggled at this
-Mine's Roxas.
-IZUMI! It's you! –Roxas exclaimed finally remembering. Xion looked at him in confusion
-Do you know her, Roxas? –Xion asked, as soon as Izumi heard this name, she remembered who the blonde guy was.
-Roxas!? You're the kind guy who helped me carry my bags many days ago! I knew you somehow look familiar. –the little girl said with a smile
-What are you doing up so late? –Roxas asked concerned
-I couldn't sleep so I decided to take a short walk, but that thing appeared from nowhere and attacked me. I should be thankful I have this thing to defend myself! –Izumi said showing Roxas and Xion her Keyblade.
-Yeah, but how did you got a Keyblade? –Xion asked
-Keyblade? That's how it is called, huh? Well, one day I was being chased by one of those shadows and it suddenly appeared on my hand. It was pretty odd but it had helped me a lot. –Izumi explained, Roxas giggled
-Looks like those things are always chasing you, huh? –Roxas asked, Izumi glared at him
-Leave her alone, Roxas. Hey ummm, Izumi, right? It's late so we should take you home, okay? –Xion offered, the little girl smiled and nodded. The three began walking. After a few minutes of silence, Izumi talked again.
-By the way, Roxas… did you gave the collar I gifted you to your girlfriend? –Izumi asked, the question made angry Xion because it reminded the beautiful collar Roxas had and he didn't gave to her.
-Well…uhmm…actually… I still…have it. –Roxas said nervously scratching his head, Izumi was surprised to hear this and Xion couldn't help but to glare at Roxas.
-Huh? Why, don't you have a girlfriend? –Izumi asked again
-Well, yes…I have, but…
-But apparently she isn't that important to him because he has never given me a gift! –Xion interrupted angrily.
-I'm…I'm sorry Xion. By the time Izumi gave me the collar, we…we weren't together yet, but now I can give it to you…if you want. –Roxas said nervously, Izumi blinked trying to understand what was going on
-Forget about it. It doesn't make sense if you give it to me now.
-But…
-I said forget it. –she interrupted again. Roxas was going to protest more but decided it would be wiser to stay silent and try to understand Xion
-Ummm… guys, this is where I live. Thanks for coming with me –Izumi said nervously
-It's okay Izumi, nice to meet you. –Xion said with a smile, Izumi smiled also at this
-Nice to meet you two, Xion. Hope we can see each other again. –Izumi grinned
-Well, certainly the next time we see each other you wouldn't see me with him. –Xion reported pointing at Roxas
-But…
-I said shut up! –Xion interrupted with a yell. Izumi giggled at this
-Bye, bye. –the girl said waving her hand, but before she entered the house, Xion stopped him
-Wait. Before you go, I advice you not showing your Keyblade to anyone. –Xion advised, Izumi stared at her in confusion
-Why?
-Just trust me. Try using it just in emergencies. I don't want you to end like us. –Xion added, Izumi nodded
-I'm not sure I understand, but fine. I'll just use it in emergencies. –Izumi smiled, Xion smiled back at her
-Okay. See you later. –Xion said waving her hand.
-Well, now that we're alone… -Roxas started again after a short silence
-I SAID SHUT UP!