(It's slightly short but it sets up some stuff. That's really all I can say...

Lolicon. Deconstruction? Possibly. Depends on what you think.

Anyways, another (longer) and muuuch fluffier update next time. Just so you know. ^^ Thank you all for dealing with this update schedule, from the bottom of my heart.

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Saix snuffled, rolling over in his sleep. It had been a long night, and he'd been fighting his urge to pace the castle and howl for Xemnas. But he'd finally forced himself to sleep, and he was enjoying his well-deserved peace.

Xemnas smiled to himself, breezing into the room as silently as he could. He knew the nothingness he ruled was muffling the sound, making sure his footsteps weren't heard, even by his pet's ears. Then he waited, watching his pet shift in his sleep, mumuring quietly. Xemnas stroked Saix's hair, tucking it behind his ears. Saix mewled, and threw his head back slightly in his sleep. Xemnas purred as he climbed into bed, wrapping his arms around his lover and waiting for his reaction.

"Master!" Saix cried, sitting up in bed in shock. He turned to look at Xemnas, utterly shocked for a second, taking all of his master's beautiful, sculpted chest in--wait. He paused.

"...Master, you're...not wearing anything right now, are you." He said slowly, eyes wide. Xemnas raised an eyebrow at him, waiting for his reaction. Saix didn't need an answer. He smiled. "I see."

The lonely pet pounced, eager to have his master home again.

Zexion sighed and walked through the castle, trying not to appear too eager or hurried to get to her. He knew she was in the library--he could smell her. But he didn't know if she was still in pain or not. He hadn't wanted to stay, and it had ached him like a physical wound that he'd broken his promise. But he was coming.

He opened the library doors and quirked an eyebrow, looking at both the diary on the table and the little girl in his chair, utterly dead to the world and snoring. He smiled and shook his head, stroking her hair and waiting for her to wake up.

Senayax awoke next morning to see someone standing over her, an amused smile tugging at his lips and the diary in his hands. She sat up, and screamed. "ZEXION!" She howled, vaulting off the couch and straight into his arms. He stumbled back and fell on the carpet, promptly being smothered with adoring kisses. He snorted in shock and amusement, and hugged her as tight as he could, stroking her back. She kissed him, and finally worked up the courage to slide her tongue in his mouth. He moaned, rubbing his hands against her sides as he responded in kind, sucking with gentle care on her tongue for a moment before nipping at her lips.

"Morning, Yaya." He said, laughing with relief. She didn't hate him. She was happy to see him. Thank the gods, she was happy to see him. She pulled away and laughed, kissing his neck.

"Mornin', Zexion!" She chirped, hugging him tightly. "I missed you so much! Are you all right? How did it go!" She asked, cuddling close to him. He wheezed, trying to get his breath back.

"It was fine, and I'm all right. We were just stuck in Halloweentown--there was a costume contest, and everyone had gathered out to party. So we were stuck, not only because Finklestein was at the party too, but because when the Heartless arrived, well...we couldn't fight them, because they adored them." He grumbled in annoyance. "So we were forced to wait the party out." She nodded as she cuddled close.

"S'okay. I missed you so much. Roxas got us all sea-salt ice cream yesterday, and I missed you so much even more. I slept in here because it reminded me of you. And...and that's it." She trailed off. He laughed and picked her up, kissing her neck again, nipping at the skin before returning to the subject at hand.

"I missed you too. You have no idea--I felt terrible I couldn't get home. I'm so sorry." He whispered, closing his eyes to hide the pain he knew he shouldn't even bother feeling. She tilted her head up and kissed him.

"It's okay, Zexion." She reminded him. "I'm all right. Did anythin' interestin' happen while you were there?" She asked. Her eyes were so sweet and hopeful that Zexion had to give himself a minute to collect his thoughts. Then he remembered the odd encounter he'd had while waiting for Xemnas.

"Oh, yes. There was a Shadow Heartless..." He trailed off, seeing her giggling. He rolled his eyes and ruffled her hair, enjoying the indignant squeak she treated him to. "Yes, I'm aware Shadows are quite common. Bear with me, my dear." He reminded her. "Senayax, it...seemed to know you. It told me to come home...that you needed me." Zexion watched her demeanor change; her eyes got wider and more focused, and she settled into his lap, deep in thought as she looked up at him.

"Yaya, have you ever befriended a Shadow? You've never been to Halloweentown, but they can travel in between the worlds...and I know you've been bugging Xeh for a pet." He asked. Senayax continued to watch him for a moment. Then her eyes went from chocolate brown to milky silver for a single instant, changing back so quickly Zexion almost managed to convince himself it was a trick of the light.

"No." She whispered. "I've never met a Shadow, Zexion...I'm sorry...wonder why it knew me, though." She sighed. "I don' think issa big deal though, Zexion. Mebbe it could just tell...you needed t'be back here." She said. Zexion shrugged. For some reason, he felt like there was something that neither of them understood that was hanging around in the room, but he dismissed it.

Senayax paused, and suddenly, her attitude shifted. He watched, unsure of what had happened to her, and what she wanted to say. "...Um, I was talking with Roxas...and he said...that you wanted to have sex with me." She said.

He froze. Couldn't breathe. Couldn't move. She smiled at him, and closed her eyes for a moment before opening them again and watching him. "I...I told him...I wanted it."

Zexion felt like he was on fire. He stirred, moving closer to her, laying her down on the couch, kneeling to bury his face in her neck. She watched him move towards her and opened her arms up to pull him in as he nuzzled her neck. Zexion kissed her, and then fumbled with the zipper on her coat. She kissed his forehead. "Zexion? I don't...want it now. I don't feel good...but..." She moaned softly. "Maybe you could make me feel a little better?" Zexion grinned at her as she stroked his hair. She smiled up at him.

"Roxas said this was supposed to be romantic and personal, an' I was supposed to do it with someone I love. I think...I think that's true." She said softly. He nodded and kissed her forehead, in complete and utter ecstasy. She smiled and wriggled out of his grasp, running down the hallway. Zexion laughed and followed her without complaint.

Breakfast proceeded normally, except for the fact that Xemnas was back, and missions would begin again. However, no one was really prepared to be up.

"S'too early in the morning for this shit." Xigbar grumbled, fumbling for a cup of coffee. Demyx rolled his eyes.

"Well, maybe you could quit pulling all-night sexfests, and then we'd get some sleep." He grumbled. Xigbar burst out laughing.

"God damn, kitten, I'm rubbing off on you, aren't I?" He remarked. Demyx stuck his tongue out at him. Xemnas sighed, and closed his eyes.

"It is indeed too early in the morning for this. However, there's not really much I can do time-wise, so we're going to have to live--Axel, wake up." Xemnas snapped. The redhead snorted, stirring in his sleep as Xemnas sighed. "Anyways, I'm sure there's something we can do, mission-wise for today, so let's think of it. Vexen, I need you to help me in the lab--there are a few tests I want to run." Vexen had a sinking feeling he knew what they were, but he nodded.

"Certainly, Superior." He said softly. Xemnas nodded, and continued.

"Demyx, Xigbar, can the both of you take Senayax to Halloweentown? We didn't have a chance to fight off many Heartless, and because of that damned costume party, we couldn't get to Finklestein." He grumbled, still annoyed with the failure of yesterday's mission. Xigbar and Demyx nodded.

"Roxas, Axel--both of you head to Beast's Castle with Xaldin--he knows the place well, and there's been plenty of Emblems scurrying around. Roxas, we'll need you to take them down with the Keyblade--Axel's your backup." The trio nodded. Xemnas chewed his lip in thought.

"Let me think--Larxene, Lexaeus, both of you head to Olympus--apparently there's a swarm of Dusks there. See if you can figure out what's causing it, and if not, just take them all out." He said. "Marluxia, Saix, both of you head to Wonderland--I need to figure out what happened with that cat, and the illusion that Zexion got trapped in. He said it was the beast, but I want to see if its' had any influence on the rest of the world. Be careful." Both nodded.

"Luxord, head to Port Royal, and booze up Sparrow. Get that medallion from him, and make sure they can't piece it back together and remove the curse for a long time." Xemnas said. The gambler snorted in amusement, and nodded. Senayax brightened up, and fit the rings on her fingers.

"I've never been to Halloweentown!" She said happily. "Come on, let's go!" She summoned the Corridor and was the first one out. Xigbar and Demyx shared a smile before disappearing right after.