Back with another one, this one is another most random one, but I hope you guys enjoy!
Chapter 7: My Emotions turn me into an Unversed!
The front door opened with a slam and Vanitas stormed in. He marched right down to the living room and threw his bag to the floor. Sitting on the couch was Ventus, followed by his twin Roxas, and next to him was his friend Olette.
"What happened Vani?" Ventus asked, seeing that Vanitas was clearly annoyed.
"It's Seifer again! He was the one who started the fight yet I also got in trouble because I defended myself," Vanitas exclaimed.
"Well… did you just defend yourself… or did you punch him again like last time?" Roxas asked.
Vanitas crossed his arms. "What do you think?"
"Vani, you gotta stop getting into fights. It's only going to be bad for you in the end, and besides…" Ventus started to say. "If you get too out of control with your angry you know…"
Vanitas gritted his teeth before gripping his hands into fists. He breathed in sharply, looking like he was about to say something, but then he stumbled backwards before a cloud of smoke surrounded him. When it cleared there was now a little blue Flood standing where he once was, twitching with irritation.
"That happens…" Ventus finished.
"I know that!" Vanitas's voice echoed in everyone's head. "But I wouldn't care! Maybe I could scare off Seifer if I transformed into a Unversed in front of him."
"Or he may end up using that against you," Olette warned, finally speaking up. She stood up and walked closer to Vanitas, who jumped and twitched back from her. "After all you are pretty cute as a Flood."
"Shut up! This is not cute!" the irritated Flood Vanitas shouted.
Before he could get away, Olette reached out and picked up Vanitas, despite his constant twitching and squirming. "Despite the sleek and jagged look, you are so soft as well."
"Let me go! I do not want to be held! Did you forget what emotion a Flood is!? It's irritation! The last thing I want right now is to be held!"
"You don't have to be that sour Vanitas," Ventus laughed. "Sometimes friends along with hugs can help relax."
"I don't want a hug though!"
Roxas now stood up and walked over to Olette. He placed a hand on Vanitas's head and started to pet him. "Ven's right though, you need to relax if you are this irritated."
Vanitas finally squirmed enough that he was able to break free from Olette's hold. He shifted back down to the ground and jumped down the hallway. "I said I don't want any of that. Who says I wanted to relax?!"
After he was down the hallway he made his upstairs. The remaining three watched him but did not go charging after him. Once he was out of sight Olette sighed and sat back down. "I wish there was more we could do to help Vanitas."
"We're still trying though," Ventus said. "But we still haven't found anyway to reverse that curse on him. Have Hayner or Pence found anything new?"
Roxas shook his head. "Last I checked with them on it they hadn't found any new information."
"There's bound to be a way to get rid of it though, I don't Vanitas could go live the rest of his life with his negative emotions turning him Unversed each time," Olette said before sighing.
"I know we will find something… we just need some time to figure it out," Ventus said with a nod of his head. "I just wish that Vanitas would be more open to us helping him."
Hours later Vanitas had finally transformed back to his normal human self, and he was currently curled up on the corner of his bed. He had brought his legs up against his chest and his arms were wrapped around them.
He let out a long exhale while he stared at the wall across from him. He had been up here since he ran away from his friends, and they still hadn't come to check on him. He knew it was because they understood that he did like his space. As much as they liked to tease him he was glad they understood when it was too much.
Though… he was hoping they would come to see him soon. "Why do I have to have this stupid curse anyways? It makes everything so hard and stupid… It's all so stupid..." Vanitas tensed up his body, pulling his legs tighter against himself.
Vanitas lifted his head when he heard a knock on the door. Looking over he saw Ventus, Roxas, and Olette standing there. "Hey, can we come in?" Ventus asked.
"Sure…" Vanitas muttered, trying to keep his emotions calm and in check this time.
The three of them came over and sat down on the bed, though Vanitas still choose to stay in the corner, so none of them really could get too close to him. "So what do you guys want?"
"We wanted to check on you of course," Olette said. "Are you feeling better?"
"Well obviously!" Vanitas snapped. "I'm back to normal aren't I?"
"There's no need to be so defensive about it," Ventus started to say. "We know you're having a hard time with this and-"
"You can't KNOW something like that!" Vanitas shouted. Despite sounding angry, there were tears swelling up in his eyes which proved he was feeling something other than that. "None of you know what it's like, and none of you can 'understand how I feel' or any of that crap!"
"Vanitas… you know we do care though," Olette said, slowly reaching a hand out to Vanitas, but he pushed it away.
"Caring isn't going to get rid of this curse. I… I just…" Vanitas let out a whimper before the tears finally fell down his cheeks. "I just want to be normal again…"
The three friends exchanged saddened glances with one another. They knew that Vanitas had never been happened with the curse since the moment it happened, but they never knew how hurt he was by it.
But before any of them could make a comment, there was poof of smoke that filled the room briefly. When they looked back, there was a little Unversed sitting where Vanitas had been, but it was one they had never seen him transform into before.
This Unversed was one that resembled a rabbit. It was mainly a dark purple or close to black color. Though its ears were a dark red at the tips and the inner part of the ears were a lighter pink. But perhaps the most notable thing about this Unversed were its red sorrow filled eyes.
"Vanitas? You okay" Ventus asked instinctively.
"What do you think idiot!" Vanitas exclaimed. Despite the insult, it was clear what he was feeling, this new Unversed proved it.
This new little Unversed was clearly the emotion for sadness.
"Vani you should have told us sooner that you were upset by this!" Ventus said before reaching out for Vanitas.
Much to Ventus's surprise Vanitas didn't try to move away. Perhaps it was because this wasn't an irritated Unversed, but instead a sad and hurt Unversed. Perhaps it was one who actually wanted the care and love from friends.
"I didn't want to… it's my curse after all…" Vanitas mumbled, not even reacting to being held.
"It may be a curse that only ou have, but we are your friends. And we want to help you," Roxas said before placing a hand on Vanitas's head, petting him slowly.
Vanitas let out a soft sigh, but there was still no protest at all to the attention that as being given to him. Olette moved around to Ventus's other side to sit down and then she took her turn to give Vanitas a pet on the head.
"We promise Vanitas, we are going to be here to help you. We will solve this curse. But… in the meantime…" Olette smiled before chuckling a little. "I think this new Unversed is by far the cutest one you have ever transformed into!"
"Don't you start!" Vanitas whined, now starting to shift in Ventus's arms.
"Can I have a turn to hold him Ven? I just want to give the sad little Vanitas a big old hug," Olette said playfully.
Ventus laughed back. "Sure thing!"
"I don't want more hugs though! Why is it always hugs with you guys?" Vanitas shouted as he was passed off to Olette. Still despite his protesting words he didn't bother to move. He had his words to say what he wanted to, but his actions proved what he wanted more.
"Because hugs are always a great way to make someone who is sad feel better," Olette replied. "And you are one sad little bunny."
"Don't call me a sad little bunny!" Vanitas shouted, but it only caused everyone to laugh.
Even though he still felt a bit sad about the whole situation, he had to agree, the hug was making him feel better. And he knew that his friends did care for him and truly did want to help. Though it would probably take some time to figure out, he was sure they would find a way to reverse the curse on him. But for the meantime he just had to deal with their anytics and enjoyment of teasing and hugs.
Those little Unversed with the sad eyes all need some hugs for sure. Let me know what you guys thought and I'll see you next time!
