Me: see? I told ya I'd have it for you by the end of the week.

Xemnas: she had it ready for yesterday, but she got preoccupied with the Kingdom Hearts game…

Me: don't hold that against me! I haven't been able to figure the first one out in three years…until two days ago I had no idea what to do.

Demyx: please stop bickering and get on with the story! I want to know who pulled Melody through the wall!

Me: oh, sure thing Demyx. This chapter was kinda hard for me to write. I didn't like what happened…not that I don't enjoy the chapter…I just hate one of the characters in it to death! You'll probably be able to figure out which one I don't like easily…

Nicole: okay enough babbling. We do not own Kingdom Hearts or all of its glomp worthy characters…unfortunately.

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Part Five: Gamble of Secrets

Melody went straight through the wall and came out the other side with a shrill shriek, landing on her knees. She immediately jumped to her feet and became aware of her surroundings. She was back at the place she first ended up after going into the darkness. That must mean that Demyx was the one that brought her here. She stood up and looked around, but Demyx was nowhere in sight.

"Demyx?" she called out hesitantly. "Demyx, where are you?"

"Melody, behind you!" Melody turned around just as a white creature was in mid-air, ready to attack. Right before the thing could touch her, a blue form of electricity built up around her hands and shot out at the creature. The unknown attacker fell to the floor, writhing in pain before disappearing into nothingness. She looked up from the now destroyed creature and found that it had brought along a few friends. A few more bolts of electricity and the rest joined their leader. Melody watched the last creature disappear, satisfied with her work.

"Melody!" Melody turned her gaze from the scene to see the owner of the voice; Demyx. He was sprinting at her like a wild dog, concern written all over his face. Demyx then did something so unlike him; he embraced her out of…care? "Are you alright?" he asked, pushing her away but keeping his grip on her shoulders.

"Of course!" she exclaimed, beaming up at him.

"Oh, good. Now, would you care to explain to me who the hell you are?" he asked, his voice rising with every word. At first she didn't know what he was talking about, then realized he was talking about her controlling magic.

"Well, you see," she began, hearing Demyx tapping his foot impatiently. That's when she notice that Demyx wasn't the only one in her company, but three others dressed like himself. "I can't tell," she whispered.

"And why not? I told you about-" Melody stopped him mid-sentence with an cautious glare directed at the ones behind him. Demyx looked over his shoulder, confused by her stare. Demyx immediately spun around, standing in front of Melody protectively.

"Well done," the taller out of the three said, clapping to show his approval. The viewers dropped their hoods, showing that the one that spoke was the eldest of the three. He had long black dreadlocks and angry sideburns. His face showed no emotion but his eyes told all; he hated Melody for a reason unknown to her.

"Xaldin; you attacked her!" Demyx shouted more than asked.

"She is becoming a nuisance to you," his voice was sickly sweet. "I thought I'd do you a favor by ridding you of this burden." Xaldin gestured to Melody, smirking.

"This girl is anything but a nuisance to me!" Demyx sneered. Melody was shocked by how angry Demyx was becoming; he always had such control with his emotions. Why would this situation be any different? Melody felt the tension in the air increase as Xaldin to a few steps forward.

"Nuisance or not, I received orders from the Superior to keep you away from such filth. Destroying her would be the only way," he smiled, a spear appearing out of darkness next to his side. "And I'll see to it that my mission is achieved." With that said, the spear took off at a shocking speed into the air and ended up hanging directly over Melody. "Say good-bye to her pretty face," Xaldin said to Demyx. That's when both Melody and Demyx realized what he was doing. As the spear began to tremble, Demyx pushed Melody out of the way and now stood in the spears course.

"Demyx!" Melody shouted as the spear dove downward. Demyx had no chance to move, the spear was carrying too much speed. Fortunately, another weapon shot threw the air and interrupted the spears path. Both death weapons clanged gracelessly on the floor; Xaldin went into shock.

"Saix!" Xaldin growled, turning on one of the silent Nobodies. This member seemed to be the second oldest; he had blue-silver hair and blazing yellow eyes, a strong built figure and a firm smile. "What do you think you're doing?" Xaldin roared. The one called Saix didn't break the cold eye contact with Xaldin; instead, a smirk found its way across his face.

"Oops, " Saix shrugged, "guess it slipped." It looked as if Xaldin was about ready to beat Saix to death, and he would've if it hadn't been for the sudden portal of darkness appearing behind the trio. Out of the darkness stepped a bewildered looking Nobody with black hair along with purple highlights and violet eyes. A mean scar ran down the left side of his face, eye to chin; and a black eye patch took over where the right eye used to be. He first looked at the flustered faces of Xaldin and Saix, then to the remaining Nobody of the trio, then to Demyx and Melody.

"Sorry to interrupt," he apologized, scratching the back of his head. "But Xaldin, Xemnas wants to see you right away; and Saix, Xemnas wants you to go to Hollow Bastion and keep an eye on…things."

Saix nodded and disappeared into a portal of his own; the strange purple-haired man following the act, but not before giving Demyx a questioning look. Xaldin turned his attention to his last partner.

"Axel!" he commanded. The Nobody known as Axel jumped at the sound of his voice. "I want you to get this girl out of here," he growled; Axel nodded. "And you," he now spoke to Demyx. "If I ever catch you with this girl again, I will personally rip her heart out." With one last glare in Melody's direction, Xaldin disappeared into a hole of darkness. Once gone, Melody escaped the terror that was clutching at her heart and tackled Demyx. Demyx was taken by surprise; he lost his balance, bringing both Melody and himself tumbling to the floor. When he tried to get up, Melody pinned him back down to the floor; the girls strength surprising him. Her face was contorted with a mix of both terror and anger.

"What in the worlds did you think you were doing? You could've been killed," she shouted. Demyx's surprise wore off, being replaced by annoyance. He pushed the girl off of him and sat Indian style on the ground.

"Hello?" Demyx said sarcastically, knocking on the girls forehead. "Who was the one that just saved you from being killed?"

"Better me than you! Anyway, I would've stopped it if you'd given me the chance!" she fought back.

"Oh yeah? Then tell me, just how would you have stopped it?" he asked, not wanting to loose an argument to a mere girl.

"I'd use-"

"Ahem," Axel cleared his throat, interrupting the bickering teenagers. Melody and Demyx glared at the fiery-haired pyro standing about them. "Wow Demyx, I haven't seen you this lively since you were twelve." Demyx continued to glare. "I congratulate you, miss," Axel said sweetly, bowing awkwardly at Melody.

"Must you be so annoying?" Demyx asked, getting to his feet.

"Yes; now are you going to introduce me to your friend or not?" Axel asked, holding out a helping hand to the glaring girl. Demyx laughed when Melody got to her feet on her own. Axel pulled his hand back in disappointment.

"It's alright, Melody. He may look like he's not all there, but he's not dangerous," Demyx assured.

"But he just-! He's gonna-! Demyx!" Demyx smiled at her attempts of protests.

"Hey, I'm not the bad guy here," Axel said, holding his hands up in defense. "But, I do have to get you out of here."

"Unfortunately, Axel's right," Demyx sighed. "You're in danger now, and it's my duty to see to it that you're safe, being my fault and all." Melody was about to argue this, but he continued to speak. "Axel, bring Melody home. I have to go talk to someone." Axel nodded, knowingly. "We'll talk more later, Melody," he winked.

"Promise?" Melody asked desperately.

"Promise," he assured, ruffling her hair and backing into a fog of darkness. Melody stared at the now Demyx free space in front of her for a moment. Axel looked at her in pity, but she suddenly turned on her heel and faced him.

"Axel, right?" she asked, smiling her brightest.

"The one and only," he smiled back, knowing he'd have to get used to this girls random mood changes. "Come on, let's get you home."

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Me: so, were you able to figure out which character I don't enjoy too much? It's kinda obvious. And yes, I made Saix nice in this story. Even though he's really grrrrr in the game, I felt like I owed him a nice personality after I kinda yelled at him to no end…

Axel: yes! I finally get a part!

Demyx: you've had a part since the first chapter.

Axel: yes, but I wasn't in the last chapter! Or the chapter before that! I'm the best organization member out of all of you and should definitely be in every chapter…AND GET THE GIRL! Mwahahahaha

Melody: Demyx! I thought you said he wasn't dangerous!

Demyx: did I say that? I meant to say he's not dangerous as long as you don't say anything and stay stiff as a board…heh heh.

Nicole: on that note, this chapter is officially over. We hoped you liked it and she will definitely be starting on chapter six today seeing that she is sick as a dog. Please review and hope to see in chapter six:3