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Chapter 2
Namine sat in the corner of the room with the boy, Henry, while Marluxia and Larxene explained the situation. Well, fabricated it, but you get the idea.
"You see, the three of us, along with three other people, were adopted by this man Vexen at assorted parts of our lives," Marluxia said. "There's another side to our family, but they live elsewhere. He also very recently adopted two more children, but they are very, very unruly,"
"And where are they?" Regina asked, sitting in her chair and folding her arms. "The others and your father,"
"I have no clue. Last we saw the they were at Castle Oblivion with us," Marluxia said, stroking his chin. "They might have been transported here with us,"
"And this Castle Oblivion. Where and what is it?" Regina asked.
"Well, it's in its own little pocket dimension," Marluxia said. "And it's a large white castle that Vexen owns. It's actually quite nice, and it's interior has a similar feel to this very room,"
"Sounds lovely," Regina said.
"Do you know why your father adopted you guys?" Emma asked.
"Wow, what a rude question," Larxene sighed.
"I'm sure miss Emma didn't mean it that way, Larxene," Marluxia said, resting a hand on her shoulder. "And to answer your question, he adopted us because we all have special powers,"
"Powers?" Henry asked suddenly.
"Yes. Larxene here can control electricity, I use nature, even Vexen himself has a power. Ice,"
"What's Namine's?" Emma asked.
"She can manipulate memory," Marluxia explained.
Suddenly, the phone rang.
"What?" Regina said as she answered. "Wait. Really? Someone's terrorizing citizens with fire?! I'll be right over,"
"Fire, you say," Larxene smirked.
"Sounds like it might be our brother Axel. He can be rather, err, scary at times," Marluxia said, scratching his neck. "We'll come with. Can Namine stay here with the boy?"
"Why can't I come?" Namine asked quietly.
"You don't have any sort of weapon. You'd be useless," Larxene said sharply.
"What she means is that we don't want you to get hurt. You may be powerful, but not in direct combat," Marluxia said, voice softer and more caring.
Namine nodded solemnly.
"It's okay. I'll stay with you," Henry said, touching her shoulder.
"Thanks," Namine said, blushing slightly. This boy, even though she'd only known him for a few minutes, had shown her more kindness than anyone she'd ever met. Emma had done this too.
"Henry, keep her safe," Regina said, grabbing her coat.
"Be back in a bit," Emma said as the four of them left, leaving Henry and Namine alone.
"So, umm, Namine, how old are you?" Henry asked.
"Umm, I'm not really sure. I was adopted when I was really young, and at home, age isn't overly important," Namine said, making sure to keep up the lie. She wanted to tell the truth, but decided to hold it back for now.
"Well, you look about my age, and I'm 14, so we'll say you're 14 too," Henry grinned.
"Okay. I'm 14,"
"So, do you go to school?" Henry asked.
"School? Well, Vexen taught me science along with my older brother Zexion, but other than that, not really,"
"Can you read?"
"Oh, yeah, I can. I knew the basics before I was adopted, and Zexion and Vexen helped with the rest,"
"Hey, school's going to start back up soon. Maybe you could join in?" Henry asked thoughtfully.
"I'd like that," Namine smiled.
"So, what do you do for fun?"
"Umm, I like to draw," Namine said.
"Really? Can you draw me?" Henry asked.
"Sure. Just give me a piece of paper and some crayons," Namine shrugged.
Henry got up and went to his room. He grabbed a notebook and some spare crayons he had kept, and then returned to Namine.
Namine took the notebook and crayons, studied Henry's face for a moment, and then started drawing.
"Wow, you're really good!" Henry said as he peered at her finished work.
"Oh, thanks," Namine said, cheeks flushing.
"Say, are you getting hungry?" Henry asked. "I'm sure mom wouldn't mind if we had something to eat,"
"Yes, please. Thank you,"
Meanwhile, the others were briskly walking to where the reports of a certain pyro had been spotted. Eventually, the found him scaring a few of the fairies/nuns with his magic.
"Axel!" Marluxia said, grabbing Axel's shoulder from behind.
Axel turned and grinned. "Marluxia, finally, someone I know!" Axel glanced over to the others. "I see you have the bitch, but where's the witch?"
"Your sister," Marluxia said, trying to communicate with Axel through his eyes. "Is safe,"
"Oh, got it," Axel said, nodding, understanding what he meant. "And who are the others?"
"They are Emma and Regina, the town's sheriff and mayor, respectively," Marluxia said.
"Hello, Axel," Regina said, bowing slightly, "Welcome to Storybrooke,"
"Thank you, miss," Axel smirked, "Now tell me. Where can I sleep?"
"We'll work something out," Regina said, trying not to snap at the rude newcomer.
"You see, you're making her uncomfortable," Marluxia said. "Sorry. He's rather, err, how should I say this, disrespectful at times,"
"He has a point though," Larxene smirked. "I mean, where are we going to stay?"
"She's like that too," Marluxia sighed.
"Well, let's go back to my office where we can work this whole mess out," Regina said, turning around.