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Pairs: XemSai. And a little MarVex in this chapter. ;3

Chapter 2.

The Solution

Vexen's Lab

"Here, I have constructed a perfect solution to Xemnas' new rules." Vexen said and held up a test tube with blue liquid in it as he spoke.

"What will it do?" asked Marluxia.

Vexen studied the test tube then poured it into the graduated cylinder.

"It should change the Superior to make him more... easy-going."

Marluxia nodded.

Vexen then poured the liquid from the graduated cylinder into a clear, small bottle.

Vexen raised the bottle and said, "One drop of this shall work," and then he handed it to Marluxia.

"Lets see what it can do," said Marluxia, and he smiled. "Your genius inventions work all the time, it should be perfect."

Leaving, Marluxia kissed Vexen, then walked off. "After dinner." He said and then he left.

8:00 P.M. Dinner

"So," Axel said and nudged Saix. "How was that kiss?"

"Shut up, Axel." replied Saix grimly. "I will kill you."

"Okay! I take it that it didn't go so well?" Saix remained silent. "You won't tell me?"

Saix looked at Axel. Then, after a moment he shook his head. "He... he doesn't like me that way."

"Wow, I always thought you two were perfect for each other."

Saix shook his head again. Just then, Xemnas walked in and took his seat.

As they ate, Saix couldn't help but notice Zexion looking and turning at Xemnas. Xemnas looked at Zexion back and nodded. The two were communicating some way... Why was something that small bothering him?

After a few moments it began to bother him further and he let out a low growl. Zexion turned to look at him.

"Something wrong, Saix?" asked Zexion.

"No." Saix said sternly, got up, and walked to his room.

"What's wrong with him?" asked Xemnas. Axel shook his head.

As Saix was completely gone from the room, Marluxia rose and walked over to the Superior.

"Sir, are you thirsty?" he asked.

"No!" yelled Zexion.

"Wha'?" said Marluxia, surprised.

"Zexion, calm down." Xemnas then turned to face Marluxia. "Yes, if you would."

Marluxia smiled, took the cup politely, and walked into the kitchen.

He took the small bottle from his pocket, snapped off the top, and tilted it so one drop fell into the wine glass. Unfortunately, Marluxia didn't bring it back in time and the bottle spilled into the glass.

"Opps," said Marluxia. He giggled nervously and then decided to give it to him anyway. "A few drops won't hurt..." he mumbled and left the kitchen.

"I wonder what's wrong with Saix, he's usually very polite at dinner." said Xemnas. He thanked Marluxia and the took a sip of his drink.

"Oh, you know what's wrong with Saix." said Axel.

Xemnas still had the drink at his lips as he glared at Axel. He then took another sip before setting it down.

"This taste is... interesting." Xemnas said.

Marluxia smiled, mostly trying to hold in a laugh, and shrugged.

"It's the original," he lied.

After a while, Xemnas rose. "Excuse me everyone, I'm not feeling quite well."

He then took off to his chamber after they nodded.

He past Saix's room to see him lying down and caught himself smiling. He shrugged it off and kept walking. When he reached his room he went under the covers and tried to fall asleep.

Unlike Xemnas, Saix was having trouble falling asleep. He got up, after hearing the large doors close to Xemnas' room, and figured he'd at least check on him.

Saix left his room and peeked through the doors of Xemnas' room. He saw him laying there, under the covers. Literally.

"Xemnas," Saix whispered. Nothing. "Xemnas? Are you alright?"

Saix creaked open the door and walked to Xemnas' bedside. He hovered over Xemnas' sleeping form and smiled. He heard the slow mumbling of Xemnas' snoring.

As he began to head out he felt something hit him in the ass. Slightly angered, Saix turned to see a long, white and black striped... tail? It swayed gently and rubbed against Saix's leg.

"Xem... nas?" Saix took down the covers from Xemnas' cat-like ears and yelped. He practically jumped at what he saw, but nonetheless was awed by Xemnas' new look.

One auburn eye opened and looked at Saix. "Mew." he purred softly.

"Uh? Xemnas?"

"Mew."

Saix blinked.

Xemnas' ears twitched slightly, then he sat up. Saix could hear Xemnas' noisy purring and laughed.

"I can't believe this!"

"Mew?"

"Yes, you." Saix rubbed Xemnas' head in between his ears and felt Xemnas shift and go deeper into his hand. "What happened to you?"

As Saix stopped rubbing Xemnas' head, Xemnas looked at him and waited. His tail flickered under the sheets and immediately caught his interest. The tail bumped up the sheets and Xemnas' quickly clawed at it.

"It's your tail..." Saix looked at Xemnas. "This isn't good. Can you remember how to speak English?"

Xemnas nodded. "Of course I know English."

"You were meowing!"

"And?"

"What?"

"There's something wrong with that, sir!"

Xemnas' purring broke the silence in the room, as well as his tail hitting Saix's leg.

"So, what happened?"

"I don't remember much."

"Do you remember me?"

"Uh... not quite."

Saix brought his hand to his head. "Great."

"Mewww!" Xemnas came up close to Saix's head and lightly rubbed his face into Saix's.

"What are you a cat?" Saix studied the black and white stripes on Xemnas' tail and ears. "A white tiger."

Xemnas nodded.

Saix petted Xemnas and then removed himself from the bed. Why is he acting like this? He wondered. Poor Xemnas was now some kind of neko, confused and lost in his room. But at least he knew English. Even better, he was acting rather friendly towards him.

"What's your name?" asked Saix.

"Xemnas."

"You remembered?"

"No, you said it five times."

Saix giggled and continued to pet him. He moved his hand to Xemnas' neck and stroked him there.

"Feel good?"

"Mew."

Saix smiled.

Back at the Lab

"Vexen! Vexen! Something happened to Xemnas! We visited the Superior, and he had a tail and cat ears!" Luxord yelled from behind the steel door.

"Hurry, hide it!" Vexen said, taking the whips and putting them back into the steel cabinets.

"My clothes are upstairs!" Marluxia whispered. "All I have here is a rose thong..."

"Then hide." Vexen whispered back.

As Marluxia did as he was told, Vexen opened the door.

"Hello, gentlemen. What did you say about the Superior, Luxord?"

"He... he changed! He's like some cat now."

Vexen's face changed into a more serious expression. "How many drops did you put in his drink, Marluxia?"

From behind the open door a small voice said, "I accidentally spilled it. So I'd say at least like seventy or more."

"Lovely. The Superior has probably taken a different side effect from the high amount of solution. I will investigate this and make a solution to change him back."

"Why? He's fine now, he doesn't give us orders."

"No? I won't give him the solution to make him normal right away, we'll wait and see."

"Cool," said Xigbar from behind Luxord. "So why is Marluxia hiding?"

Vexen laughed nervously.