Goos morning! I woke up earlier than usual today, I guess I'm starting to be really excited about Christmas! I'm leaving for my parents' tomorrow so we all had to get tested for COVID yesterday. Did any of you get the test? I didn't find it _that_ unpleasant, but my sister kept complaining about it! Anyway, today's my last day of work, so let's gooo!
It was a rainy day, and Axel was pouting, staring out the window. It might have been because of his affinity with fire, but he hated rain. They would be stuck at home with nothing to do, and he was bored out of his mind. Sure enough, he could see the sun in the distance, but that didn't stop the water from pouring down the streets. He sighed. Time to watch some TV.
"Axel, you need to-"
"It's incredible, come with-"
"You won't even believe-"
"Quick before it's gone!"
He didn't even know where the kids came from. A minute ago he was alone, brooding, and all of a sudden, a couple of squealing midgets were right there, talking at the same time to ensure he couldn't understand a single word they were saying.
"Silence, both of you. Xion, you speak first. What is it?"
"The sky, it's strange, and we want you to see it."
"That's called rain. Roxas, your turn."
"It's more than just rain, come and see for yourself!"
Axel sighed. They looked way too excited for a bit of rain. Had they noticed a funny shaped cloud or something? "Alright, alright, just let me grab a coat first. If I catch a cold because of you, you will be hearing from me till the end of times." And as he zipped up the coat and put his hood on, he started following his favourite kids under the crying skies.
They didn't go too far, as it turned out. He followed them to a clear plaza where there were no tall buildings. They both pointed at the sky, in the same direction.
"Look, Axel! Look at that!"
He turned his head, curious to see what could put them both in such an excited state. And when he saw it, he couldn't stop himself from chuckling.
"So that's why you dragged me outside, huh?"
"Do you know what that is?" Xion asked with gleaming eyes.
"That, my dear, is called a rainbow. It happens when the sun reflects its light in the raindrops, and-"
"There was something like that in Neverland," Roxas interrupted. "But there was no rain."
"Yes, and there were also children that never grew up. That place is full of magic, Roxas. I'm sure a rainbow or two is no big deal there."
"So we get to see them everytime it rains?" Xion asked without taking her eyes off the colourful bow.
"No, not everytime. You need rain, and sunlight. But they are not exactly rare either."
"It's beautiful."
Axel looked at the rainbow too. It wasn't anything out of the extraordinary, he thought. And then, he realised that while he had seen plenty in his life, neither Xion or Roxas ever had this opportunity. All they ever knew was the black and white of the Organization. Roxas visited Neverland and witnessed one before, but he had been so focused on work he didn't pay it that much attention. Axel looked at the sky, at the rain, at the pavement shiny with all the water. He looked at the flowers by the windows, at the ivy climbing on the walls. All of this was just normal for him. But if he tried to look at the world the way these two were, he realised that there was beauty hidden everywhere, he just had stopped paying attention to it. He grinned at them.
"Once summer comes back, let's go to Radiant Garden, the four of us." No way he wouldn't invite Isa. "If you like rainbows, wait until you see fireworks. How about we call it a "The world is beautiful" tour, huh? What do you say?"
"I say you're one big softie, Axel," Roxas chuckled, and Xion started giggling by his side.
Axel grinned at them. Roxas might be right. He would be the one showing them the beauty of the world, but they definitely were the ones who reminded him how truly beautiful it was.
I hope you liked it! Something light and fluffy ~
Tomorrow, for the almost final one, the theme is "Demon"!