Me: Well it has not been two years and I'm updating!
Xemnas: No, just more like NINE MONTHS!
Nicole(who has recently found the little red book): Shut it Xemmy or I'm putting you where you belong (waves book)
Xemnas: ….go to hell….
Demyx: STORY TIME!
Melody: the authoress does not own any of the characters in this story…EXCEPT WONDERFUL LITTLE OLD ME!
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Chapter Thirteen: Interruptions
Melody slowly released herself from the embrace and starred up at Demyx, her mind clouded by her confused feelings.
"So, you're not going to leave me?" she asked again, wanting to reassure herself.
"Never will I leave you," he promised, smiling down at her. "Melody I-"
"Melody, your cousin is searching for you high and low," said a familiar voice.
"Saix!" Melody shouted happily, bouncing off the bed to attack him with a hug as he exited the black hole.
"Calm yourself, Princess," Saix said, smiling at the teenager. "I see you've found your missing Demyx," he quirked, nodding at the boy sitting on the bed.
"Saix," Demyx greeted, nodding in return.
"Sora seems desperate to find you," Saix directed at Melody. "Did something happen?"
"Well…" Melody began, fidgeting uncomfortably. "He's kinda sorta mad at me."
"Why would he be mad? I thought he was all happy about you choosing sides with him," Demyx spoke, a hint of anger behind his words but not enough to worry Melody.
"Well, he thinks I've betrayed him and chose to side with you guys. So now, he's looking to destroy me," she answered. "But I won't live on in the darkness like Xaldin and Axel if he succeeds," she mumbled to herself.
"I won't let him succeed," Demyx stated, walking over to Melody and protectively wrapping his arms around her.
"I don't know if he'd actually hurt me," Melody questioned, leaning back into Demyx, enjoying the feeling of him being there.
"If he does try to hurt you, you're powerless to defend yourself," Saix pointed out.
"Yeah," Melody sighed. "That's true. Why don't we just all stay in this room for the rest of our lives? That way we'll all be alive and no one will find us."
"Really, Melody? Really?" was all Demyx could say to that.
"I must get back to Superior," Saix stated, opening a new portal. "You two certainly can't live without each other," he added knowingly. "Demyx, I'm counting on you to take care of her."
"You know I will," Demyx said, letting go of Melody, much to her disappointment. With that said, Saix waltzed into the darkness without another word. Demyx then took Melody's hands into his own and smiled down at her. "Let's get you out of this castle," he said, taking her hand and leading her to the door. "We'll take the long way, seeing how the darkness is too dangerous to travel through."
"Okay," she answered, more than happy to escape the darkness and madness of the castle. The two walked hand in hand out the door and into a large hallway that Melody had never seen before. There were thirteen doors lining one whole wall. "Are these the rooms of the Organization members?" she asked.
"Mhm," he nodded, guiding her down the long hallway. "Indeed they are, though not many occupy the rooms anymore," he said, a hint of sadness in his words. Melody squeezed his hand to let him know she'll always be here for him and he smiled at her in return. The two remained in silence till they reached the end of the hallway and stood in a large lobby with high ceilings and balconies. "You know, I think Saix is right," Demyx said, suddenly breaking the silence.
"About what?" Melody asked, looking up at him.
"About us not being able to live without the other," Demyx stated, pulling her close and placing a hand on her cheek. "I can't picture life without you, Melody."
"Neither can I," she responded, placing her own hand upon his.
"I want us to be together," he whispered quietly, slowly leaning closer to her. "Forever." Melody's breath caught and her heart pounded in her ears. She closed her eyes and leaned in-
"Melody!" The two jumped apart in surprise and searched for the owner of the voice. Standing there only a few feet away from Melody and Demyx stood Sora and the gang; Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kairi. Demyx, remembering what Melody had explained earlier, immediately pushed her behind him and stood protectively in front of her.
"Stay back!" he warned them, calling upon his sitar.
"Demyx?" Melody questioned uncertainly, grasping his arm and looking up at him.
"I won't let them hurt you," he whispered to her, all the while keeping his eye on Sora.
"Sora, what's going on," Kairi asked innocently, looking from the brunette to the odd couple in front of them.
"Melody, I'm sorry," Sora blurted out, taking a step towards her. Demyx's guard instantly grew and he took a fighting stance.
"Don't come any closer to her," he warned again through gritted teeth, ready to fight if needed.
"Demyx, let him talk, okay?" Melody said, now standing beside him and placing a hand upon his own. He looked at her as if she were insane. "Please trust me?" she pleaded. Demyx grew weary, but sighed in defeat, relaxing slightly but keeping the sitar in hand just in case. The two then looked at Sora to continue.
"Melody, I was wrong. You're my cousin and one of my closest friends; that shouldn't change just because we have our disagreements. I know your intentions are always for the good of everyone around you. And if you choose to side with the Organization, then I shouldn't interfere with your choices. I should have never forced you to make such a decision against your friends earlier, and I'm sorry. If you say there is good found in them, then I believe you. I don't want us to be enemies, Melody. I just didn't want to see you get hurt," Sora rushed, being sincere and honest with his explanation.
"Sora, I haven't joined the Organization, but they're also not all evil like some others were. Demyx is my dearest friend; he would never bring harm upon me," she said, smiling up at him. "Axel and Saix are also my friends. They're not cold hearted and full of hate like Xaldin and the Superior," Melody explained. "In fact, they are quite the opposite. And I don't plan on leaving them anytime soon," Melody said, taking hold of Demyx's hand.
"Then we should team up with each other, and destroy those who are harmful towards us," Riku said, stepping into the conversation. "What do you say? Sora? Melody? Demyx?"
"Sounds like a plan. Melody?" Sora asked.
"Of course," Melody agreed. She looked up at Demyx, hoping that he would compromise. He looked down at her for a moment then called away his sitar, seeing the silent pleas behind her green eyes. He looked up at Sora and nodded his agreement.
"Then it's settled," Riku said. "We work together on defeating the darkness and the evil that reigns with it."
"We'll meet back here if we find anything," Sora suggested. They then separated into small groups and went their different ways leaving Melody and Demyx alone in the hallway.
"Let's go check on Saix before the others get to him," Melody suggested as the groups departed.
"I thought we were going to get you safely out of this castle?" Demyx questioned, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, I'll always be safe as long as you're with me," she said, talking hold of his hand without thinking. "So, which way to Saix?" Damyx smiled and began guiding her vack down the hall in which they had come.
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"What if they defeat the Organization? Then what will we do?"
"The powers of darkness will bring back the only one who can destroy the princess and all chances of the light taking over. But we don't need to worry about such things, for I have faith in you. Now go destroy. I'm trusting you, Saix," Xemnas ordered.
"As you wish, Superior," Saix answered solemnly, bowing out and entering the dark haze.
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"Stay close, we're almost there," Demyx said, guiding them down another hallway.
"Is it just me, or is it getting darker?" Melody asked as she watched the light begin to fade away. Demyx stopped in his tracks and pulled Melody close to him as the hallway fell into darkness.
"Somethings not right," Demyx whispered.
"I wonder if Saix is alright," Melody mumbled, trying to peer into the dark.
"I'm perfectly fine," said a voice from somewhere in front of them.
"Saix?" Demyx questioned cautiously as the lights ever so slightly dimmed on. The blue haired Nobody walked into the light and smirked at the duo. "What brings you two down here?" he asked
"We came looking for you; Sora and his gang are out searching for the remaining Organization members," Melody said, stepping away from Demyx to his disappointment.
"Is that so?" he asked, his face and voice giving off no hint of emotion.
"Yes, we just came to make sure you were safe," she said, taking hold of his hand and smiling up at her friend.
"I'm sorry," whispered the Nobody, stepping away from the girl and hanging his head.
"What ever for?" Melody asked, confused by his statement. At that precise moment, Demyx suddenly released a cry of pain and took hold of his head in agony. Melody whirled around and saw him sink to his knees, pain etched all over his features.
"Demyx!" she cried, running over and taking hold of him in her arms.
"No!" Demyx shouted. "Get out…Melody…I won't!" Melody watched in horror as Demyx fought with whatever was hurting. She glanced up at Saix and noticed how he was fully concentrated on the boy she was currently cradling in her arms.
"Saix!" she called out, attempting to get his attention. "What are you doing to him!" she shouted, now aware that the blue haired Nobody had part in Demyxs' torment. She quickly jumped to her feet and ran at Saix. "Stop it!" she cried, grabbing hold of his arm, this time drawing his attention away from the boy. "How could you?" she whispered, hurt clearly seen in her eyes. He tore his gaze away from her accusing expression as Demyx fell silent. She quickly made her way over to him and knelt beside him, gently grasping his arm. "Demyx?" she asked cautiously.
"Don't touch me," he growled, roughly taking his arm away. He slowly brought himself to his feet and glared at the floor. "How dare you," he said angrily.
"Demyx, what are you talking about?" she exclaimed, clueless as to what he was referring to.
"You will no longer interfere with my life," he shouted madly, suddenly lunging at her. Melody squeaked and jumped out of the way before he could grab her.
"Demyx, what is wrong with you!" she shouted. He turned and glared at her, hatred apparent in his ever so furious eyes. "It's me, Melody!" she said, daring to step closer to him.
"Melody?" he asked confused, his face softening for a moment.
"Yes, Melody," she sighed, taking another few steps towards him. She stopped in her tracks as his features began to contort into a mixture of hurt, confusion, and anger right before her eyes. "Demyx?" she questioned, highly concerned for the Nobody. He looked up to her, the hate slowly forming once again in his eyes.
"Run!" Demyx managed to say in a horse whisper. Saix took hold of Melodys arm and began to run in the opposite direction of Demyx.
"No! Let me go!" she demanded, struggling to escape from his grasp. He continued to drag her down the hallway as if he hadn't heard her. They soon entered a large room with a glass dome ceiling. Melody stared in awe at the sight of the night sky surrounding her.
"Is this your room?" she asked, stepping towards the glass and staring at the stars.
"Yes," he answered. She looked over at the heart-shaped moon and sighed. What an adventure the last few weeks have been for her, and all to save Kingdom Hearts and her new friends who slowly seemed to be disappearing from her life.
"What's wrong with him," she said turning to him, becoming cross with the blue haired man before her. "What did you do?" Saix sighed and took a step towards her.
"Stay back," she warned, backing away from him.
"I've lost your trust," the Nobody frowned, staying where he was. "The Superior asked me to destroy you, he said a moment later. Her eyes widened in shock and she took a few more steps back. "I'm truly sorry about this," he said, continuing his pursuit towards the girl.
"No," Melody whispered, feeling the glass behind her. "Saix, you don't have to do this," she pleaded. "You don't have to do what he asks! We can stop the Superior together and set everyone free of him!" Saix closed in on her and took hold of her arm. He looked down at the frightened girl in his grasp. He remembered back when she had the ability to defend herself; such confidence and bravery she had. Now she was vulnerable and she knew that.
"You need to stay brave, Princess," he commented pushing a strand of stray hair behind her ear. "For all our sakes." Melody looked up at him in confusion. "I could never destroy you," he stated, as if reading her thoughts. "Though I had to do something to please the Superior."
"Demyx…" Melody whispered, thinking out loud.
"Yes," he responded quietly. "The Superior is watching my every move. I couldn't disappoint him, for if I did, all of us would have been dead by now. He's lavishing in the thought of my turning Demyx against you. He's hoping that Demyx will destroy you, for it will destroy him when he realizes what he has done to his…"
"His what?" she asked, pressing him to continue.
"Yes, do tell," came a chilling dark voice from behind Number Seven.
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Me: Once again, I apologize for my lateness. I've been trying so hard to keep this going, but between being a full time student and a full time employee, it makes my free time difficult.
Demyx: She uses her breaks at work to work on this story!
Xemnas: You should see all the little scraps of paper she has with random bits and pieces of this chapter around her job and house! What a waste of time and paper.
Melody: Shut up, Mansex.
Xemnas: Xaldin, kill her! Kill her now!
Me: While I go stop the children from tearing each others heads off, I'd appreciate my lovely fans to go review and tell me their opinions =] I'll try my hardest to get another update in soon, but no promises!
