Chapter 4
Enchanted
Luxord stood on the beach, gazing at the enchanting sunset before him. The Gambler had visited the chain of islands before, it was quite a beautiful place. He hoped having the date here would make things as romantic as possible, he wanted everything to be perfect tonight. The Gambler wasn't sure what compelled him to ask Larxene out; when he saw her yesterday evening she just...bewitched him completely! Although his feelings of attraction goes against the principles of a Nobody, he just couldn't help himself. Luxord didn't deny his feelings, after all what good will that do? The sun continued to lower, the sky becoming a brilliant crimson. What's more is that the Gambler hoped she would show up; he could tell she was caught off guard when he asked her yesterday. Will she come? Did I set myself up for failure? he asked himself as he stroked his beard. Looking at his wrist, he examined the hands of his special 'Organization' watch, becoming a little paranoid at the fact it was already 6:50 PM.
The Gambler of Fate was dressed in a sort of stylish suit; he wore a fit charcoal jacket with a crisp white button up shirt. His pants were the same color as his jacket; nothing special was done with his hair. His silver earrings were also still intact. Luxord liked piercings, he thought they provided a 'fresh' new look on things. I wonder if I over dressed... The Gambler wondered what Larxene would show up wearing, she could still have on her Organization cloak for crying out loud! In all honesty, the sadist did not look like the type to 'dress' up for an occasion. However, it didn't matter what she showed up in, Luxord was convinced she'd be beautiful all the same. 6:55... The Gambler could feel sweat beginning to form on his forehead; what would happen if Larxene didn't show up? How embarassing would it be to be known as the person who asked the Savage Nymph out on a date? He'd be the laughing stock of the Organization! Marluxia would be extremely amused to hear that one...The British Native sighed; was it all hopeless? Was he taking two steps ahead when he should've just taken one?
The man began to pace back and forth; the soothing sounds of the incoming waves did nothing to calm the Gambler's nerves. Who am I kidding? She's a sadist? She dosn't beleive in pleasure unless theirs pain mixed into the equation... Luxord's thoughts took a turn for the worse as he began to nervously scratch his beard. She's probably telling everybody at the Organization right now...I'm done for... The British Native ran his hand through his short trimmed hair; he couldn't stand being humiliated...He was after all the cool, practical one of the Organization... Forget it, I'm just going to leave... Luxord decided to dismiss his feelings for Larxene, he knew it was never going to happen! What was he thinking!? Larxene was a loose cannon, there was no way he would be able to tame her... She is one of those powerful single types, who don't desire a relationship with anyone... "Hey..." A familiar female voice made the Gambler's ears perk up. Looking across the white sand he saw an image that completely took his breath away...
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Marluxia had to work hard and fast if he was going to transform the sadist into something of a beauty before 7:00 PM. The Assasin rushed the Nymph into the best hair salon Twilight Town could offer. It took a about an hour to get her hair done, which was just pure HELL for the sadist. The way those chemicals, hot wax, hair curlers, and sisscors assulted her hair was just so annoying! She wanted to blow that place up to smitheriens as they yanked away at her electric mullet, however Marluxia was there to stop her from doing so. She was then dragged to Traverse Town for some new threads; everything that Marluxia picked contained either the color pink, or light pink. Larxene demanded to wear a dress that did not have ANY pink in it. And so the Assasin had to bulldoze through about a dozen racks before he was able to find a dress that the Nymph actually approved. With a half an hour left to spare before the date started, Marluxia hired a bunch of people to doll up the girls face. Larxene felt like screaming as the eyelash curler almost bashed her pupil in. She hated makeup, she hated hair, and most of all she hated dresses... She wouldn't of have asked the Graceful Assasin for help if she knew getting a makeover was so painfully irritating...After looking into a mirror, Larxene came to the conclusion that she was doomed.
"L-Larxene...You look stunning..." Luxord's eyes sparkled at the sadist's revamped apperance. It was something right out of a Cinderella story...Larxene's electric blonde hair flowed all the way down to her mid-back. After all that's what extentions were for, right? Her hair was no longer slicked straight back, but fluffy and a bit wavy. And for the first time the Nymph actually had bangs! They were curled and parted to the right, lightly covering one of her aqua eyes. The only problem was her two strands of ateenae hair, that just wouldn't stay in place! So they stuck out as they normally did. Marluxia didn't think they looked THAT bad; besides, it gave her a little personality. Her face looked a bit pale, her cheeks blossoming into soft roses. Red lipstick was dabbed onto the Nymph's lips, however not too much; Larxene did NOT want to portray herself as a [itotal[/i slut. Eyelashes were curled, eyeliner was worn with eyeshadow to top it all off. Now for the dress; Larxene' wore a tight sleevless kimono styled dress that went down to her ankles. The right side of the kimono dress had a picture of a gold dragon rearing it's head back, it's long shiny tail trailing down the fabric of the dress. The sadist's feet was slipped into red high heels, which annoyed the hell out of the girl. Why did she need to wear high heels? If she was attacked their was no way she'd be able to leap into action with these torture devices strapped around her feet. To tie the knot on Larxene's new apperance, a red rose was pinned to her blonde hair, giving her an overall porcelain look.
"Thanks..." she said, clearly not happy with her makeover. She looked uncomfortable as well as embarased to be out in such a costume. Luxord noticed her sour attitude and began laughing at the sadist. "What!? Not good enough for you!?" she snapped at him; He has the nerve to laugh...Ugh! I'm gonna kill Marluxia when this is all over! "Well you obviously didn't dress yourself..I assume it was Marluxia?" asked the Gambler, looking up at the rose pinned to her hair. It was so obvious that the Assasin had helped her, Luxord knew the Savage Nymph wasn't capable of dressing up so extravagantly..."What? Are you saying I have no style?!" Larxene twisted all of Luxord's compliments into something completley negative. She just wasn't in the mood to deal with snide remarks, she was humiliated enough as it is. "I think you look beautiful..." Luxord then took Larxene's hand and began to lead her across the sandy beach. "Hands off Romeo!" The sadist pulled her hand away from him, a slight blush tinting through her makeup. "First of all, don't think I'm going to be all lovey dovey with you. And second..." Control...You must always be in control... Marluxia's words echoed through the Nymph's mind. "...I call the shots okay?" Luxord merely chuckled; "Well you did win last nights game of Poker. It sounds fair enough..." "Good." she said as she began to continue walking across the white sand; her face twisted up into a snobby expression. "I did have reservations for a resteraunt...I don't know if you want to go though...After all your the boss." mused Luxord with a devious smile.
Larxene whisked around and shot a glare at the Gambler; she didn't really know much about Destiny Islands. Opposed to Luxord, who made sure he knew every resteraunt on the mainland, picking out the best one to dine at. Larxene came to this date totally unprepared, she had no choice but to let Luxord take charge. "Hmph. Fine. We can go to your little resteraunt; the food better be good though..." she said with a sneer as she continued to walk toward the mainland streets. Luxord stroked his beard, his eyes sparkled with interest; Larxene, you sure know how to make a date all about the other person... he joked as he trailed behind the Nymph slowly. He needed to woo her a bit before making any moves on the girl; Larxene was like a delicate pillbug. If you harass it, it will only curl up in a ball and shield you away. But if your kind to it, the pillbug will expose itself to you. Luxord needed to take his time with the sadist, after all he had a feeling that tonight was going to be quite enjoyable.
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"A reservation for two, please." Larxene crossed her arms in a moody fashion, irritated by this whole 'date'. She should have NEVER said yes to the Gambler; was she even in her right mind when she answered him? It was late...But I didn't have any wine... NO, she was completley sober when she said yes to Luxord. Damn it all! The sadist felt like a clown, dressed up in flashy clothes and petty makeup. Larxene didn't realize that she actually looked quite attractive; she was blinded by her pride. She was basically mocking everything she beleived in by going on this date. Luxord dealt with the hostess, while the sadist just stood beside him, rolling her eyes at the man's properness. "Name?" she asked, looking down at a memo pad. "Luxord." Scrolling down the yellow pages, the hostess found his name and crossed it off the list with her pen. "Right this way please." The hostess took two menus and began leading the pair to their table. "Come along...[idarling[/i.." Larxene almost tripped at at the word 'darling', what was she? His wife What a pig... The two sat down at a table for two, while the hostess layed out their menu's. "Someone will be right with you."
The resteraunt was actually quite extravagant; it was a cozy Italian place located near the beach. Ivy decorated the various pillars stationed around the resteraunt, along with other kinds of plants. The whole place resembled a vineyard, actually; It's not too bad... The oak tables were polished, and lit up at by a single white candle. It held a very romantic atmosphere; couples were dining all over the room. "What do you think? Good enough for you yet?" "Pssh, don't get your hopes up." stated Larxene as she opened the menu, scanning the various dishes the resteraunt offered. "You must give Marluxia my thanks. I lovd the way you look tonight, very classy..." "Go and tell him that yourself." she spouted back, as she continued to look at the list of entrees. The Gambler chuckled as he opened his own menu; "Hey guys! I'm Tidus and I'll be your server today." Larxene raised an eyebrow at the dirty blonde teenager; He looks somewhat familiar... "Would you like to start off with something to drink?" "Yea, I'd like-" "Two glasses of red wine please." Luxord cut off the Nymph, who only gritted her teeth in frustration. "What the hell are you doing? I don't want red wine!" she snapped. "Well I assumed that's what you wanted." replied the gambler simply.
Tidus tried to mind his own buisness as he whipped out his white notepad. Sheesh, I regret getting this job... he thought as he awaited for the pair to finish arguing. "Well try not to assume next time! I'll have a glass of red wine!" she said to the waiter, shooting of sparks off annoyance at the British Native. "That's what I ordered." he mused with a toothy grin; "Ummmm...I'll be right back with your wine..." stated Tidus as he walked away from the table. Man, can you say divorce? he thought as he pushed open the double doors into the steaming kitchen. "Why are you being such an asshole?" she asked loudly, looking back down at her menu. "I'm not, I just being logical." he replied. Ugh! He's soo pompus... The sadist rested her eyes on a dish that said 'Lobster Ravioli'. That sounds good... "Any idea on what your going to order?" he asked. "Well if you must know...I'm going to order the lobster ravioli..." "That's sounds exquisite...I think I'll have the same.." Luxord looked into the Nymph's aqua eyes; it was like examining a diamond through a telescope. Larxene's cheeks flushed as she raised her menu to cover her face; Larx, you gotta stop. Don't give him any signals... Larxene tried to litsen to the voices inside her head, but it was difficult. The Gambler of Fate was just...just...So charming...
Tidus returned with a bottle of red wine, along with two empty wine goblets; "Here's your wine." he said, filling up both glasses. "Are you guys ready to order?" "Yes, we'll have the lobster ravioli for the both of us..." stated Luxord, handing the dirty blonde his menu. "Would that be all?" The Gambler looked toward Larxene, who just continued to hide her face deeper into the menu. "Yes, that will be all chap." Tidus nodded and turned to Larxene, her face pressed against the plastic covering of the menu. "Um, Miss?" "Larxene?" The electric blonde suddenly raised her head, hoping her blush faded away by now. "Yea, what?" "Your menu?" "Oh!" The sadist handed Tidus the menu, who only rolled his eyes as he walked away. "I hope I'm not making you uncomfortable Larxene..." The Savage Nymph rolled her eyes; "I don't get uncomfortable..." she said, trying to look away from Luxord's diamond gaze. "Ah, well that's good to hear." This must be the most akward position the sadist has ever been in. However, Larxene was not having a bad time; she was just trying to cover up her anxeity. Maybe it was a good thing I said yes...I must be making such a fool of myself... "You really are beautiful tonight, I can't stress that enough..." The electric blonde blushed and turned away, trying to maintain her composure. Stop acting like your helpless one! "Yea...Thanks...I guess..." Luxord just smiled as he raised up his glass of wine. "To us." Larxene had a puzzled expression on her face, hesitating to go along with this polite action. Aw hell... The sadist cracked a grin; raising her wine glass, she tapping it against Luxords. "...To us.."