-1Me: Okay this chapter should get a little better. Oo

Chapter 25

Canceled?

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Roxas turned from the closed curtain. He had been in the library for sometime now, and hadn't eaten anything for a few days it seemed. His stomach growling told him enough. He had to eat something, or he'd wither away. "mm…I need food.." He muttered to himself as he stood up. The library was rather large, but didn't hold too many books. It was strange really, a library with only a few books wasn't much of a library at all. Roxas figured Xemnas must have went on one of his raids again.

Roxas walked along one of the shelves that actually held books, but few. Most were old, or in another language, that Roxas couldn't understand. Some were longer then 7 volumes, other not even 400 pages long. Roxas had plenty of time to explore the library in his time of depression over Zexion. Maybe if Zexion had told Roxas before or what at least was going on he wouldn't have felt so… useless. Sighing, Roxas let his hand run across the many spines of the all the books as he passed. None in which caught his interest. He continued down the path until he came to the big wooden doors that spilled into the lesser hallways.

Pushing one open, and leaving the library he came face to face with the one he didn't need to. Zexion. "Uh.." Roxas was slightly startled, but looked away rather sharply. Zexion frowned slightly, and cleared his throat to get Roxas' attention on him. "R-Roxas, I-I want to talk to you.. About what happened." He said in a low voice. Roxas growled in agitation before glancing back to Zexion's form. "..Why should I bother.." Zexion's eyes narrowed at his comment. His eyes seemed darker when he was in a strange mood. "..Because you don't know the whole story!" He took a step towards him. Roxas waved his hand in a dismissive gesture before walking down the hallway.

Zexion followed him hoping to at least get him to listen. "Roxas! Listen to me, you only heard what Sephiroth said!" Roxas stopped walking and looked over his shoulder glaring at Zexion. "Yes, and what he said was true, wasn't it?" Zexion was silent for a few seconds, then clenched his fist, "Only part was true… Please Roxas, allow me to explain.." Roxas was getting rather angry, and depressed all at the same time. Whirling around he glared at Zexion. "What the hell does it matter!? It's not like you're explanation of things would make things better! I mean.. it's not like you can change the past! What's stopping you from going on and cheating on me again!? Huh!" Roxas was trying not to cry, but seeing Zexion wasn't helping out his cause much. Zexion could see that he had hurt Roxas.. Badly. "..I'm sorry Roxas! If I could go back in time! I'd change everything! I wouldn't have done what I did, I would have spent every moment with you!" He was starting to fall apart. Not being with him left him feeling like an empty shell.

"…I love you Roxas.. I always have.. ever since I laid eyes on you.." He looked at him as if he's break in two right there. Roxas startled to tremble, he was staring at the ground and Zexion could see he was actually.. Crying. How would he be able to with out a heart.. Then he remembered Roxas was a special case. "..How…." Zexion took a step closer to him, wanting nothing more then to hold him. "How.. what?" he replied softly. "How can you just say that!? After everything that's happened!?" He was sure crying now, and didn't care if he showed it. Zexion wasn't sure what to say, but by god if he didn't comfort the boy he'd go nuts. Zexion slowly walked towards him, and pulled him into an embrace.

"Like, I said. It's because I love you. They say we don't have hearts, but I know that I have one somewhere, and it tells me I love you with every bit of it." He stroked his hair, Roxas could only sob into his chest. They stood there for quiet sometime, Roxas crying and Zexion comforting him. Telling him the whole story and why he did what he did. Afterwards, Roxas felt a little better knowing the truth, and forgave Zexion, but only if Zexion would stay true to him. In which he was more then happy to do. The two were finally at peace with one another, and probably ever closer.

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Marluxia was in his room, laying back on his bed. He seemed quiet relaxed for once. He hadn't been bothered by Axel or Demyx as of late, and thought it was wonderful! The only person who had come to him was Luxord, saying something about Xigbar escaping the dark void with bells on his head. Marluxia didn't really know why Luxord needed Xigbar alone, but he wasn't one to ask questions when it came to the poker player anyway. "I wonder what Xaldin is doing right now.." His thoughts drifted off to his lover. It had been awhile since the two had made love.

Marluxia wasn't at all offended by this, but missed the mans touch once in awhile. Sitting up, and getting off of his bed he decided to visit the kitchen. He was one of the few people who could actually walk in and out of the place without getting a lance or sharp object thrown at him. The many benefits he figured. Not wanting to run into anyone else he didn't want to, Marluxia decided to teleport into the kitchen itself.

"Xaldin…" He called as he appeared. Though he stopped when the kitchen was well bare. The lights were on low, and everything was turned off. The only sound was that of the refrigerator making it's soft hum. That was very strange, normally Xaldin would stay here for days on it. Marluxia didn't really know where the man might go. So he tried a few places that he himself might go. The first place he checked was out in his garden, no luck there. The second place he tried was Xaldin's room. He wasn't to be found there either.

Marluxia was puzzled, so he traveled up the hallway to the Superior's office. He was hoping like hell Saix and him weren't in the middle of anything. He stopped at the door and knocked softly.

"Come in.." called Xemnas. Marluxia opened the door and let himself in. "Sir, have you seen Xaldin around?"

Xemnas was sitting as his desk, in a different chair it seemed. Marluxia glanced over to the trash can and found split up wood and what seemed to be an old seat. "Xaldin, as yes. I sent him on a trip to…" He put on his reading glasses and read the papers in front of him. "Beast's Castle.." He looked up at Marluxia with a curious glance. "Why? Marluxia are you concerned for him?"

"No, sir. It's just I haven't seen or heard from him in awhile. He wasn't in the kitchen where he'd usually be." Xemnas smiled at him. "Ah, well if you want I can send you there to check up on how his progress is." Marluxia's features brightened up. "Sir, that would be nice."

"Not concerned for him my ass.." Xemnas said sarcastically. Apparently he was in a rather good mood at the moment, and Marluxia wondered if Saix had anything to do about it. "sir, may I ask why your in a good mood?" Xemnas shrugged, "Oh I'm canceling the Christmas party.."

Marluxia frowned slightly. "But Xemnas! Why!?" This time he used his name. Xemna's brow raised, and he took off his glasses, setting them down on his desk. "Well frankly, I really don't think we need a Christmas party.. I mean look at the calendar.. It's now what… March?" Marluxia looked at the Calendar behind Xemnas and thought he had a good point. "I guess your right. Will you be making the announcement anytime soon?"

Xemnas gave a nod of his head. "Yes, I shall be giving the announcement shortly, but you won't be here for it. Now go, check on Xaldin. He's been gone for quiet sometime now.." He shoed Marluxia off.

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The castle was rather dark and gloomy on the outside. It didn't look as if anyone actually cared for it. Marluxia had arrived outside the front door. It was huge, like a castle's door should be. Marluxia not sure really where Xaldin might be, decided to look around the castle grounds first. Being outside in a castle's ground must mean there was an interesting garden. Marluxia loved flowers, and all types of plants. If he found a new one he'd never seen before he'd study it for hours taking it in.

Though the only problem was.. Most of the plants that were in the garden were dead. Marluxia thought he was going to die, just seeing how badly kept the plants were. "..This is horrible.." He sighed, now sulkily walking the grounds looking for Xaldin. Deciding that teleporting around and stuff wouldn't work he decided to do the only other thing he could do. Yell. "Xaaaallldiiiin!!!" He shouted out, no answer of course. "mmm maybe he's inside.." Marluxia walked back to the big door, and it opened on it's on this time. "creepy.." he commented.

Slowly walking inside, he saw that the castle was much nicer on the eyes inside then out.

"Whoa.. What a change of scenery.. hey XAAAALDIIIN!!" Marluxia shouted out. His voiced echoed off the walls. Kind of scared him at first but calmed down when he realized what it was.

"What are you doing here?" A voice came from behind him. Marluxia whirled around to see Xaldin standing there looking rather annoyed. Marluxia smiled at him. "Xemnas sent me to see if everything was alright here.." Xaldin could only smirk. "You mean you came to see where I was.." Marluxia blushed sheepishly.. "You could say that.." Xaldin walked up to him. He was slightly taller then him, and enjoyed that prospect. "..Your hopeless without me now, aren't you." He chuckled. His blue eyes were glistening with life. Marluxia could only stare at his blue eyes, his cheeks were slightly pink, but he didn't care. It had been awhile since they had been alone.

"I forgot what it was like being in your presence.. Alone that is.." Marluxia sighed deeply. Xaldin smiled at him, "Indeed you have, by now you would have been hanging all over me.." Marluxia turned even redder in the face. "I'm trying not to ruin the moment I suppose." Xaldin arched a brow. "Oh really, that is a first." Xaldin laughed softly, brushing his hand through Marluxia's hair. Slowly he leaned forward, brushing their lips together. Marluxia thought he was going to melt then and there, but the kiss was shortly interrupted when a giant brown Beast. Name well what do you know Beast. "..Get out of my castle.." He growled. Marluxia pulled away from Xaldin, startled by the thing. "..What the?" Xaldin only glared at Beast. "…Fine, but.. I will be back.."

Beast growled again, and waited for them to leave. Xaldin took Marluxia by the arm, and teleported them back to the castle. Marluxia was very mortified that their moment together had been ruined. Xaldin was walking ahead of him, they were going to the Superiors office. Anyone who passed them mention to them about the Christmas party being long canceled. Looks like things in the castle were getting back to normal again for some. Both entered the office at the same time.

"Ah, Xaldin, Marluxia I trust it went well.." Xemnas asked him happily. Xaldin shook his head. "Not quiet. Beast won't give up the castle, no matter how I try and persuade him." marluxia couldn't imagine how anyone could resist Xaldin, though the creature was a beast… maybe that's all there was to it. Species difference.

Xemnas sighed in aggravation. "..Damn him! I'll have to persuade the damned thing myself!" He hit his fist on the desk. Marluxia flinched. Xaldin caught it and looked back to Xemnas. "Sir, may we be excused now?" Xemnas waved his hand at them. "Go!" Both took they're leave rather relieved.

"Lets go to my room." Xaldin commented, looking back towards Marluxia. "We haven't spent much time together lately." Marluxia looked happy and ran to walk beside him. They arrived at his room shortly afterwards. The decided to take it easy for awhile and watch a movie. The movie was about well.. The old west. Xaldin didn't have many decent movies, but what he did have wasn't that bad actually. Marluxia snuggled right up to him, as they laid on Xaldin's bed. Xaldin was running his hand through Marluxia's hair again. He had discarded his shirt, and boots to get comfortable.

Marluxia had only taken off his coat. Both seemed so content for the time being.

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To be continued..

Me: soo I ended it there, because I need to go to bed. n-n yay! Zexy and Roxy! Whoot sauce. Well I'll update tomorrow. I have ideas once again! xD