You Say You're My What?
Chapter 4: Big Brother
"You were friends with Axel?" Roxas asked.
"Yes, he was very nice." Xettrose answered.
"Wait so where was I when you were there?"
"As fate would have it, you left a couple of days before I was taken in…"
Flashback
"What's wrong Axel, you look a little pale."
"Oh I'm fine; come with me, there's something you should know…" Axel led Xettrose to a city that was away from the castle. To a place called memories Skyscraper.
"Axel, tell me who Sora is."
"Sora is the master of the keyblade, a little while ago he became a heartless for a short amount of time. That's when his nobody was born."
"Sora has a nobody, wait so does that mean?"
"You have an older sibling, looks that way."
"What's his name?"
"Roxas."
Her eyes widened.
"What's wrong, was it something I said?"
"He's the reason I…" her voice trailed off.
"Tell me what happened."
Xettrose told Axel about the events that occurred at hallow bastion.
Present
"I told him everything that I had remembered"
"So are you here for revenge on Roxas?" Riku asked.
"I'll tell you my reason for being here after I finish my story so please be patient."
"Wait so Roxas is the reason that my sister became a nobody which makes him… a very bad brother." Sora stated.
"Look I get it, I screwed up!"
"Now who's the bone head?" Sora teased.
"Let's just get back to Xettrose's story" Kairi said.
Flashback
"So that's how it happened. If I were you I wouldn't take it so personally, Roxas probably had no idea how dangerous it really was."
"Guess you're right. Axel, what can you tell me about my brother? Where is he now?"
"Roxas left a few days before you came here… Right now we're trying to pinpoint his location; I'll let you know as soon as I find anything out."
"Thanks Axel."
'A few days passed after that, and Axel pulled me aside again…'
"Did you find anything out?"
"Actually we did, we know where Roxas is now. He's in some virtual town, now we're trying to find an entry point."
"That's great news."
"Oh and there's something else" Axel handed Xettrose a box that was all rapped up.
"What is it?"
"Just a little something, the robes of the organization just don't suit you…"
Present
"What was in the box?" Kairi asked.
"He bought me a dress, the same one I'm wearing now." Xettrose answered.
"That's all! Man Axel's really a ladies man." Sora said sarcastically.
"Sora, Axel is how much older than Xettrose?" Roxas asked.
"ohhh, so he's a pedophile?" Sora said.
"You dumbass…" Roxas sighed.
"He was my friend; he was just trying to do something nice for me."
"Ohh, so he's not a—"
"NO!" Roxas and Xettrose yelled.
Flashback
The next morning Axel woke Xettrose up…
"Good morning sleepy head." He said.
Xettrose sat up; her hair was a big mess, she almost looked like cousin it. She rubbed her eyes and then blinked them a few times. She yawned, then looked at Axel, "What are you doing in my room at this hour?" she demanded.
"I'm going to see your brother and just wanted to let you know." He said
"Can I go with you?" she asked.
"No, I need to go alone, besides you're not even a member of the organization."
"But I want to see my brother!"
"Shh, you'll wake everyone up."
"Oh sorry." She spoke very quietly.
"From what I've been told his memories and personality aren't his right now."
"What's that mean?"
"Beats me, but I'll tell you everything after I get back." He started to leave.
"Axel wait!" she called out.
Axel turned around, "What is it kid?" he asked as he walked back to her.
She smiled, "Be careful."
Axel gave her a kiss on the cheek, "Don't worry I'm a big boy and can take care of myself, got it memorized?"
Present
"After that Axel went to the struggle match, you remember that don't you?" Xettrose asked Roxas.
"Yeah, the next time I saw Axel after that was the day I "met" Sora. But what happened before that?"
"Well Axel came back to the castle and told me what happened. Then before he left to see you again, he told me I should leave the castle."
Flashback
"Why Axel?" Xettrose asked.
"Because my orders are to destroy Roxas if he doesn't remember."
"So what are you going to do?"
"Well there's no way I'm going to kill my best friend. If he doesn't remember then I probably won't return to this place either. You should leave as soon as possible, if they find out who you really are, who knows what they'll do to you!"
"I don't care what happens to Roxas or to me; I'm worried about you."
"I told you before not to worry about me."
"If you betray them they'll destroy you, you know that don't you?"
Axel nodded.
"I'm so confused."
"Roxas is my friend; I'd choose him over the organization any day." All was silent for a moment, before Xettrose finally spoke up.
"You don't think Roxas will remember do you?"
"Not from what I saw, I think the Roxas I know is gone."
Present
"So then Axel left?" Riku asked.
"Yes."
"What did you do?"
"Well after Axel spoke to me I was on my way back to the castle; when I ran into Saix…"
Flashback
"Good evening Xettrose, nice night for a stroll isn't it?" He asked.
"Oh yes it is." She answered quickly.
"Tell me Xettrose, are you more worried about Axel or about your big brother?" he smirked like the devil.
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't act innocent with me; I've been eavesdropping on you two for sometime now."
"What are you going to do to me?" Her voice was trembling."
"Well I could keep you as a hostage, but then all you'd have to do is make a portal to escape. So instead I think I'll just end your life right here and now!" He pulled out his weapon and charged at Xettrose.
She stood there, paralyzed by fear, 'what can I do?' she thought. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the charm that Roxas had given Rosette. "Roxas please help me." She prayed. Just as Saix was about to attack her, a bright light appeared.
"What's this?" Saix stopped.
Xettrose blinked a few times, she couldn't believe her eyes. In her hands was a keyblade, its design was unique and the keychain attached was Roxas' star charm.
"heh, so you really are his sister? Well just because you have a keyblade, doesn't mean you're any threat to me." He charged once again.
"That's what you think." She blocked Saix's weapon with her own. She was able to push Saix back and hit him a few times with her keyblade before escaping.
When she was far enough away she examined the keyblade a little closer. Engraved in the handle were the words 'Bonds of friendship'.
"Bonds of friendship, was it Roxas who helped me, or Axel?"
Ok I made this chapter a little longer. I'm sorry that I have a few run-ons here and there. I hope that people will continue to read and give me some helpful suggestions. I'm only trying to create stories that are entertaining and interesting, so I apologize if someone is out of character. I know I'm not the best writer in the world, but I am trying my hardest.
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