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Sora froze upon hearing Xemnas, then he noticed that the smile was a half one, and they were almost looking though him. That struck him as odd, wait why were his eyes so white, almost clouded over. Saix was next to him, leading him on, till they reached the bed Sora was on. Uncertain they sat down, Sora watched him with a sense of unease.
"I would say it is good to see you." Xemnas sighed.
"What did they do to you?" Sora cautiously spoke.
"I don't know, I awoke like this, alone.." The superior trailed off.
"Is this permanent?" Sora asked, feeling a bit saddened.
"I .. have tired everything..." Xemnas hissed. "Nothing works."
"Ease up there, he is still a little bitter about it." Axel confronted.
"Perhaps your caretaker, can help." Sora offered.
"If we can find them." Axel chimed in.
Kairi looked up at him, to see him in this state, so broken, and rather crestfallen. Their one time foe reduced to this, could they really be trusted. Either way, Kairi stumbled over, and decided to hug him one. Xemnas stiffened, at first expecting to be attacked, when nothing came the paused. He had been so certain, that everyone would be taking advantage of it. Instead they had made accommodations for him. The first few weeks had been difficult, they just wanted to see again, even with Vexen's help they were still blind. Still this small act of kindness puzzled him, was there a hidden motive behind it? He had lost everything save his life right now, perhaps he should accept it. However he now had these two, they were clearly a little ill but alright. Perhaps he could make amends, but would they trust him.
Elsewhere Riku was watching his friend sleep, Ansem walked in with a bag slung over his shoulder.
"Would you mind helping to gather supplies?" He offered.
"What about her?" Riku asked.
"She will be sleeping for hours yet." He replied. "They could use the rest."
"Alright." Riku responded half heatedly.
The two of them hiked for a mile in silence, then a town showed up a small but well adorned place. The area appeared to be a trading post of sorts, lots of flowers and ribbons adorned the area. Riku wondered if it was some sort of festival going on. Ansem stopped just outside of it and sat down. Handing over a list, and some money he watched Riku enter it. It angered him to be this close , yet unable to enter it, and to everyone he was invisible as well. It was easy to find what they needed as well as plenty of money left over. Before leaving Riku was allowed to pull a slip of paper out of a drawing. The prize was a bag of sweets, and chocolates. He was gonna save some of the candy for Sora.
Back at Ansems home Invader woke up, they were going to make an escape attempt. Getting out of bed proved difficult, staggering they made it to the door. Opening it they were met with some stairs. Cautiously they crawled down them, and found the door to outside surprisingly unlocked. Once outside they were surrounded by the stone walls of a courtyard, as well as some iron gates. They were locked, tight and there were no keys in sight, at all. A wave of dizziness swept over her, dam Ansem must have done something to that bath. Then they saw some plants nearby, of course, they had gotten a hold of some of them. These plants could heal, but in doing so could keep you nearly bedridden for a week. They were used mainly for minimizing movement, giving rise to the name was marked by dark purple leaves, and silvery bell like flowers. Wearied she lay down by the gate.
"Hey there, I brought you something." Riku called , to be met with silence.
"I thought they were going to attempt to escape, they wont get far." Ansem chuckled summoning his minion.
"I hope she is ok." Riku said alarmed.
"Go fetch her."Ansem commanded. "She wont get far, her bath last night had some well lets say components to make her more manageable."
"What did you do!" Riku shouted.
"Nothing harmful if that is what you are thinking." Ansem mused. "Just a flower that reduces ones energy, oh you might be a little tired from that hike as well."
"What..." Trailed off Riku feeling a little lightheaded.
"Here why dont you lay down?" Ansem said grabbing his arm.
"Get your hands off me." Riku protested.
Ansem just laughed at his feeble attempts to get away, then carried the boy back to bed. At this moment his minion came in, carrying his friend, she was awake but quiet. She was set down in the hammock.
"I promise to treat both of you well." Ansem grinned. "Would either of you like something to eat."
"I am hungry." Riku spoke up.
"Excellent, I will have something for you in a little bit." Ansem mused.
True to his word, Ansem soon made a stew, and brought out two bowls.
"Alright which one of you will be first?" Ansem offered.
"What do you have in mind?" His friend asked.
"I see you have offered to go first." Ansem laughed. "However I will not be having you fighting me."
Setting the bowls down, he walked over, to the bed his minion following. His minion grabbed her legs, while Ansem pinned her arms. It was then they noticed, the blanket like wrap underneath them, with a few straps. His minion wrapped the first half around her, while Ansem tied her arms in, then crossed them over her chest. She was now immobilized, and glanced over at Riku. His minon took a tray and set it over Riku's lap, while setting down a bowl and spoon. Riku ate in silence keeping an eye on ansem.
"Just keep calm." Riku offered.
"Do you have to watch?" She asked.
"I just want to make sure he wont hurt you." Riku defended.
"What could you do to.." she replied as Ansem clamped her mouth shut.
"Enough." Ansem said.
She was sat up, with pillows propping her upright, while Ansem spoon fed her. Afterwards, she promptly fell asleep. The flowers nectar had worked well on her, Ansem undid the straps and made his way to Riku. He had set the spoon down, feeling a little dizzy and weak.
"Here let me help you finish." Ansem said closing in.
"If you think I will let you." Riku Shot back.
"Don't make this harder on yourself." Ansem mused.
Riku felt Ansem lift his head up, and bring the bowl to his lips. After he finished, they drifted off into a dreamless sleep. Later that night his friend awoke, and tossed a pillow at Riku. He worke with a start, and semi glared at them.
"I am going to get you out of here." She replied.
"How?" Riku whispered back.
"Like this." She said opening a portal. "Sora needs you."
Riku saw a soft glow, beneath him, and a room below.
"What about you?" He asked.
"Don't worry about me, hurry now I cant keep it open forever."
"I will return." Riku said slipping though it. "I promise.