-1Me: Heh, yes it's been a loong time since I last updated this thing. Been getting a lot of people telling me to hurry and continue, so now that I have the time. I figured sure why not. So here it is the long await chapter 23.. xD
Chapter 23
Not so Holiday Cheer
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Luxord gazed intently at Xigbar. His face was flushed from their kiss, and seemed a bit nervous…to say the least. Xigbar though thought otherwise. Quickly he straightened up; turned on his heel, and high tailed it down the hallway. Luxord within a few seconds, could only grasp what had just happened before taking off after him.
Xigbar quickly slid around the corner down the hall; almost loosing his footing. His boots made squeaking sounds as he picked up the pace. Luxord rounded the corner shortly after him. Not giving up the chase that easily.
If Xigbar did manage to get out of sight, he could always hear which way he went. All thanks to the mistletoe Marluxia so kindly bestowed upon him. The mistletoe included bells, which in-turn made Xigbar jingle quiet a lot. "God damn this thing!" Xigbar spat; as he jumped up, running up one of the walls nearest to him and quickly changed directions.
"If only I could some how get rid of this thing…" He muttered to himself in between breaths. Luxord skidded to a halt, glancing up to see Xigbar running above him.
"..So it's like that eh?" Quickly reaching into one of his pockets for something, he pulled out a deck of his cards. Glancing back up at Xigbar's retreating form, he threw the cards at him in attempts to stop him. Xigbar thinking he was going to get away; was stopped when cards came flying by his face and practically nailed his coat to the ceiling. Xigbar was immediately jerked back. "Ehoa..!" Xigbar gasped. "What the 'ell!!!" He shouted.
Luxord smiled at his victory. He could relax now, and take his time with Xigbar. The gunner glared down to where Luxord stood. How did he always get stuck to the ceiling? Didn't he vow to never walk the ceilings again after the whole Sephiroth incident. For once following his own advice might have been useful. Xigbar tried folding his arms across his chest, but found it difficult as his sleeves were caught.
"Thought you could get away from me?" Luxord said tauntingly. He put his hand to his chin, as if he were in thought. "What to do with you…" His eyes seemed to gleam in away that made Xigbar feel very weird.
"..Look, what happened earlier. I was caught in the moment." Xigbar muttered to him, though he continuously kept his one eye on the man.
"..I see, but what am I going to do with you now, since you're once again stuck to the ceiling?" He chuckled. Xigbar kicked his feet, trying to get the cards to release him, but to no avail. Luxord's grin only grew. "You know they won't let you free. They're more durable then what you think."
Xigbar growled. "Luxord!! I dunno what your game is dude, but you better let me go! What's with the sudden interest in me anyway!?" Luxord just shrugged his shoulders. "Personally, I don't have to let you go, or let you do anything for that matter. I can keep you there all night if I feel the need to. The sudden interest… well it isn't so sudden. I've kept it a secret long enough. I've just been waiting for the opportune moment." His eyes seemed to gleam with a sort of mischief now.
Xigbar debated whether or not he should try and sh-- that's it! Xigbar let a smirk play against his face, and relaxed suddenly. Luxord's brow arched. "Giving up are you?" Xigbar only shrugged his shoulders in response. Though just as quickly; he summoned his guns. Shooting up at the cards that held him captive in his own coat and just as quickly as his shooting, he fell to the floor with a thud. Luxord watched before his eyes, as his cards slowly floated to the floor. They had been ruined.
"M-my cards!" He quickly started grabbing them from the air, recollecting them as if everything depended on it. Xigbar shook his head in disgust and quickly teleported, deciding to be smart for once. Once Luxord was able to notice his absence, he cursed and made off down the hall. His cards would have to wait until later. Right now Luxord needed to catch Xigbar.
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"…Well.. well.. If it isn't Xigbar.." came a creepy annoying voice, that no one really liked to hear. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" Xigbar massaged his temple, as he glanced over at Vexen, mixing up some weird concoction for who knows what. "I can't believe I'm saying this to a dude like you, but ya gotta 'elp meh!"
Vexen sighed, while letting his eyes narrow at Xigbar in annoyance. "First of all. When asking for my help, use proper English. Not slang. Second of all, why would I help you anyway?"
Xigbar scratched his head in frustration, then pointed to the mistletoe above his head. "..This thing!! Is becoming my undoing!!" The mistletoe jingled slightly, as Xigbar moved. His good eye twitched when hearing the sound.
Vexen tried to smile in amusement at the gunner's misfortune. "Well if you hadn't of angered Marluxia, maybe you would be in this situation." He commented, going back to stirring up his mixture. Xigbar tapped his foot in agitation. "..C'mon man, if I can't get rid of this thing.. Then kingdom hearts knows what!" He waved his arms around.
Vexen put up his hand to calm him, "Have you tried getting Axel to burn it down for you? If you cannot get him to do it, come back here and I can remove it for you."
Xigbar cringed when thinking of Axel. Usually the pyro is with the sitar player and it gets kind of freaky when those two are together. Sure everyone knew they were lovers.. But no one really saw what goes on when they're alone. "…Fine.." Xigbar hung his head in defeat. The familiar jingle was all he needed to hear, before his anger flared again, and in a poof of black and purple smoke he was gone.
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"I can't believe this! One minute I'm sleeping with Demyx, who's the cutest guy ever when sleeping. Then I'm buying a gift for the grumpiest pms'n guy who ever lived!" Axel growled in frustration. He wasn't too happy about this whole "Christmas" thing.
"If I ever get my hands on Luxord!!" He clenched his fist. Fire seemed to engulf it in the pyro's anger. Slowly he tried calming down, Demyx didn't need to see him like this, and didn't want him to worry.
"..Well.. I guess as long as he's enjoying this, I can be happy.." Axel looked up, and jump back in fright. "AH!" Seeing Xigbar's face wasn't what he had planned. Xigbar glared at him. "Dude, can you help me out here?" He pointed to the Mistletoe above his head. Axel blinked, then relaxed. "Oh, it's just you." Axel looked at the mistletoe hanging above Xigbar's head and tried not to laugh. He had forgotten all about Flower boy's prank.
"..Uh huh, so you think that I can help you?" Axel inquired. Xigbar solemnly nodded his head. Axel smiled and cracked his knuckles. "Well then you've come to the right place my fine gunner friend." Axel summoned a fireball into his hand. "Now then, hold still while I try frying the bugger."
Xigbar stood up straight and held still. Axel flexed, then threw the fireball at the mistletoe, it quickly caught fire, and burned, but the only problem after that was.. The bell didn't melt or give way to Axel's fire."…You've got to be kidding me dude.." Xigbar said in aggravation as he tried ripping the bells out of thin air. They wouldn't budge. "..GOD DAMN THAT MARLUXIAA!!"
Axel sighed, shrugging his shoulders. "Well, I guess I can't help you anymore then that. Good luck man." He patted Xigbars shoulder, and walked away. Xigbar only glared up at the bells, and cursed more.
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After finally having enough to drink, Zexion decided it was time to win back Roxas' love. The depression was enough to make any nobody sick to their stomachs. The only problem was, he had to find Luxord. For he was the one who had Roxas' gift. Zexion wobbled slightly as he stood up, the alcohol still there. He could think straight enough, and control his powers enough, but he couldn't make himself walk straight for nothing.
Curse the effects of too much drinking. "..Need… to find.. Lux-ord.." he muttered to himself. He had to use the wall for balance, or else he'd probably fall over. The poker player shouldn't be too hard to find, after all he was either in Port Royal or in the casino part of the castle. Funny thing was, no one really knew the way to get there. Only that it did in fact exist.
Luxord had given up looking for Xigbar for the time being. He had to prepare for the party. After all, everyone had to attend or the Superior would throw fits. In his free time, he would have to find a gift for the youngest organization member. Roxas. Why the hell did he have to get Roxas, he would have preferred Xigbar, that way his gift would have been more useful if you catch my drift.
He walked down the hallway towards the library. He had only been there a few times, but he figured Roxas would be in there. On his way there, he didn't expect to come into contact with Zexion.
When Luxord showed up, he was a sight for Zexion's sore eyes. "Luxord! I need to ask you a favor!" He waved to him, to get his attention. As if Luxord could ignore him anyway. "What is-- Zexion have you been drinking again?!" Luxord held out his arms to catch Zexion's falling figure. Zexion grabbed onto him, and looked up. "N-Nome…" Luxord's brow raised in protest. Zexion looked away. "..You.. Got Roxas for the gift thing right..?"
Luxord helped him balance, "Yes.. Why?" Zexion smiled lightly. "Well, I got you, so I was wondering if we could switch! I really want to win Roxas' love back!"
Luxord thought about this new plan, but then shook his head. "The only way I'll switch you, is if you can do me a favor."
Zexion looked up at him sort of puzzled. "..What do you want me to do?" He asked, he figured he'd do anything, in order to get Roxas' love back. Luxord smiled. "…I need you to get Xigbar alone.. Away from everyone else. He should be pretty easy to find if he still has that mistletoe above his head."
Zexion blinked, and tilted his head slightly. "Why do you need to get Xigbar alone?" His legs were starting to go back to normal. Luxord shrugged. "I have to tell him something important.. that's all." Zexion shrugged. "Alright then, we've got a deal. I'll contact you once I've got him alone!" He teleported away.
Grinning with mischief, Luxord turned away from the library and went the other way…
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To be continued…
Me: Yea.. Yea.. Kind of short,, but I need sleep. I've been sick for the past 3 days and missed 2 days of school. Xx; Why I haven't been updating, it's because I'm out of lack for inspiration. I recently got the 2nd manga book to chain of memories, so that gave me some inspiration, but I dunno how well I can keep updating. I'm currently out looking for a job. Oh well, until next chapter!