-1Me: well.. Well.. It seems that I have finally updated chapter 21. Whoot, over 20 chapters I bet you all love me now don't you? XD
Org13: Yay!
Roxas: -growls-
Me: oh boy..
Chapter 21
Leave it be
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Zexion had his head rested on his arms, on the kitchen table. He didn't bother looking up, when Axel said something to him. He just wanted to be alone, maybe drink a nice cup of coffee if he could get Xaldin to make him some. Xaldin was actually getting rather irritated by the three of them. Bad enough Demyx was starting to rummage through the fridge, rearranging everything so he could get something in the back. Axel tilted his head slightly to the left, so he could get a better look at Zexion, maybe trying to see his face.
Axel poked him on the shoulder, to see if he would get a response. Zexion merely grumbled. "mmrg.." Sighing Axel pulled out the chair on the other side of the table, and took a seat. "Hey, c'mon Zexy it can't be that bad can it?" He leaned back opening the can he had taken out of the fridge. Zexion's head slowly rose to meet Axel's gaze. His eyes were dark and cold, he really did seem like he was without feeling. The sting were his heart would be he knew it was there. Axel scratched the back of his head, and set the can down on the table, deciding maybe this wasn't the best time to take a drink. "..You have no idea.. Just HOW bad things really are…" He laid his head back down on his arms and stared off into space.
Demyx was now walking over to the table with a muffin in his hand, he took a bite and smiled, crumbs falling from the side of his mouth. Axel looked at Demyx, and gave him a look that said don't do anything stupid. Demyx gave him a skeptical look right back, and patted Zexion on the shoulder, causing the smaller man to cough. "Aw, Zexion! Light'n up!" Zexion glared at the Nocturne. Demyx took a step back, and waved his free hand "Hey, man I'm only trying to cheer you up."
Zexion's right eye twitched slightly. "…Make me, cheer up?" He said somewhat sarcastically. Demyx gave a nod of his head over and over again. Axel gestured for him to calm down, and he did. He felt dizzy. Xaldin was over at the stove, his elf ears twitching; listening in on their conversations. If anything were to get out of hand he had his lances next to him. That's when Xigbar decided to make himself known.
"Hey dudes! Up here!" He called out to them. Xaldin frowned slightly, looking up at Xigbar with cold steel blue eyes. Demyx and Axel both looked up, and tried not to laugh at the site they saw. Poor Xigbar, once again stuck to the ceiling. "Can you guys get me down!" Xaldin sent a cold chill down Axel and Demyx's spines. They shook their heads no, and pretended that he didn't exist. Xigbar cursed slightly, wanting to give Xaldin a swift kick in the ass.
Zexion sighed, looking away from everyone. He was miserable, and why did they have to make it worse on him, by trying to help him feel better. If it wasn't for Axel's plan, none of this might have happened. Then a thought hit him. He had the choice to do what he did, and he blew it. Big time, now Roxas wouldn't even give him a second chance. The boy had his non-existent heart broken what.. 2 times now? The poor boy, must feel rejected, and used all at the same time. If only there was a way he could get to Roxas.
Axel took a swig of his drink, and looked at Zexion who seemed to be in deep thought. "Hey..Zexy are you alright?" Zexion snapped out of his thoughts, and glared at Axel. "..Alright? Do I look like I'm alright!! Of course I'm not! Roxas won't talk to me! Or even glance at me for the matter! And it's ALL YOUR FAULT! If It wasn't for you.. And YOUR STUPID PLAN!" Zexion slammed his fists against the table. His temper was flaring.
Demyx had backed away more this time, not wanting to be the first thing that Zexon might attack if he had the urge too. Axel backed his chair away as well. Zexion was getting riled up, and if anything were to happen, it was going to be his and Demyx's ass for it. "Uh..Uhm, Zexion.. Maybe we. Can um.. Talk to R-Roxas.." Axe suggested, trying to calm Zexion down. Zexion scowled. "Psh, No. You two don't need to make things more worse then what they already are." He growled and stood up, letting the chair fall back against the floor. Xaldin turned to see what the noise was from, and glared at them.
"Alright, you three.. Out. I'm getting tired of being distracted, and beside. Your not suppose to be in here anyway." He muttered, folding his arms trying to look intimidating. The three looked at him, and did as they were told. Zexion teleported to his room, to get away from everyone. Axel and Demyx shuffled on out before Xaldin threw one more hissie fit.
"Man, Zexion is really taking this hard.." Demyx looked at the ground as he walked. Axel ran a hand through his red spikes, and sighed. "I know.. But I don't know what to do!" He closed his eyes trying to think. Demyx glanced at him, then back to the ground. "Maybe we should talk to Roxas.." Axel rolled his eyes. "And what make things worse?" He said trying to mock Zexion. Demyx shrugged his shoulders. "Well.. What else should we do?"
"How about you two stay out of things for a change." A female voice suggested. Larxene showed herself, and waved at the two. Axel opened one eye, and looked at her, not really expecting her to show up. Demyx waved back. "Hi Larxene." Larxene crossed her arms, and gave both of them a curious smile. "You two are trying to get Zexy and Roxy back together, well leave things the way they are. Roxas will eventually realize how much he actually needs Zexion, and come back to reality."
"You really think so?" Demyx asked, he looked relieved in away. Axel opened his other eye, and made a hand gesture. "Yes, but the problem with that is, it could take ages, for that to happen." Larxene narrowed her gaze at Axel.
"Well, this was your fault anyway." She retorted. Axel muttered something under his breath, and Larxenes' coat caught flame. Larxene started to wail and pat the fire down. Demyx chuckled, and suggested he put it out. "WhAt DO YOU THINK MULLET BOY!?" She shouted at him, still trying to put the flame out. Axel smiled, and watched the display.
Demyx glared at her, and doused her in water. Larxene blinked, and looked up, completely soaked. "…Thanks.." She muttered, and walked passed them frustratedly. Axel started laughing, and Demyx joined in right after. It had been awhile since they themselves could be mischievous again what with everyone being so grumpy lately. Come to think of it, why was everyone grumpy. Surely it wasn't because of what they did.
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"C'mon. Xemnas, a Christmas party would cheer everyone up." Luxord suggested to him. Saix was standing somewhat behind Xemnas' chair, looking completely mortified at the thought. "..Honestly.. It'd make me feel more miserable then I already am." He commented. Xemnas' brow raised, and leaned back more in his chair to get comfortable.
"..A Christmas party.. What on blazes brought this up anyway Luxord." Luxord scoffed. ".Xemnas, haven' you notice everyone.. I mean EVERYONE is in a horrible mood." He clenched his fists at his side. Xemnas rubbed his temple. "..So it would seem.. Fine. A Christmas party it is then. Tell everyone over the announcements that it will be done so. Everyone needs to get someone a gift.. And other things.."
Luxord brightened up a bit. "Alright, thanks Sir." He waved to him as he went into the next room to make the announcement.
"..Attention..A-Attention! IS this thing on?..Ah okay."
"…What freak let him take control of the intercom?" Xaldin muttered, looking up at the speaker.
" Alright, how's everyone doing out there? I'm doing fine actually, kind of bummed out on Rum, but--"
"Luxord! Get on with the point of the damned announcement!" Xemnas shouted across the room. Luxord flinched, and did so.
"..Sorry Xemnas. Anyway, as you all know, it's going to be that time of the year again."
"..?? Steal a heart and give it to a nobody day?" Lexeaus stated to Vexen, and Vexen only shrugged, not really knowing what Luxord was going on about.
"Oh, come on. Christmas is coming! And Xemnas has given us permission to celebrate it this year! That means a party, tree, Christmas lights, and gifts!"
"..Oh joy.." Marluxia rolled his eyes, looking at the pile of burnt flowers he received two years ago for the last Christmas they had; had. "Alright!" Axel laughed evilly. "Once again.. It's going to be a blast!" Demyx nodded bouncing a little at the news.
"Everyone is to get some one a gift, no one can really be left out. If we have to we'll draw. Oh, and Axel. Xemnas has something to say…….-coughs- "
"Axel, this is the Superior speaking , No burning anything this year. If I see one tree, or present on fire, you'll be kicked out of the castle for all of eternity! We're not having a repeat of last time."
Axel flipped off the intercom.
"..I SAW THAT YOU LITTLE BITCH!" Xemnas shouted.
Everyone else who was listening, were kind of shocked for hearing this over the intercom.
Axel shook his butt at the intercom, then walked off laughing. Demyx was confused, but waved at the Intercom and walked away to catch up with Axel.
"Axel! When I get my hands on you!!"
"Uh Xemnas, Sir. Maybe it isn't such a good idea to broadcast this over the intercom now."
"Your right. Anyway, Christmas party. Enjoy, and what not. Superior Out!"
Saix was standing by the door way leaning against the wall smiling. "..Well that went well." Xemnas turned and glared at him. "..Don't remind me." He said in between clenched teeth. Saix shrugged, and pushed himself away from the wall, and walked out the door. Xemnas followed suit, and Luxord teleported out of the room, to go get ready for decorating the castle.
Things were going to get hectic now..
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To be continued
Me: Yay! The next chapter is going to be fun to write! Yes I've noticed there hasn't been too much more..-cough-smex-cough- BUT! Don't worry! There will be more in later chapters.. After all Mistletoe can lead to things! 3