AN: Fifth chapter. I just got a cell phone!! Then again, I spend most of my time just messing with it. I'm not one of those people that calls-people-just-cause-they-can. I'm one of those only-use-the-phone-if-situation-is-dire people. Hard to believe I'm a teenager, huh? Anyways, on with the chapter!!
Disclaimer: This is the last time I'm putting this up. I don't own Kingdom Hearts. If I did, would I write fan fiction about it?
Chapter 5: Meetings, Threats, and Plans
(Saix's POV)
I sat at one of the tables outside a nice restaurant. I was wearing my black cloak with silver detailing on it to make it easier to spot me. I was one of the only people actually outside. And it was a nice day. The sun was out, a cool breeze would pass through the air every so often, and there were scarcely any clouds in the sky. So here I sat, drinking tea and waiting for the hunters to show up. An arranged meeting, if you will.
Finally, after waiting for about an hour, a shadow fell across the table. Glancing up, I saw it was a man wearing black leather gloves, a black long-sleeved shirt, black jeans, and black combat boots. He had a cross chocker around his neck, and black hair with silver streaks drawn back into a ponytail. His skin had a few scars here and there and was slightly tanned from being out in the sun so much. He wore an eye patch over his right eye. His uncovered eye was a striking gold. "To what do I owe the displeasure of this meeting, Saix?" the man hissed, sitting down across from me.
"Nice to see you as well, Xigbar." I smirked. Said man growled from his spot on the other side of the table. With a quiet sigh, the smirk left my face as I set my cup back down. "You are aware that Zexion is now part of our clan, correct?" I asked him. Xigbar grimaced before nodding sharply. "Well, he was attacked by somebody about a week ago. We're monitoring his condition, but we believe we already know who the attacker was. But none of us can do anything about him on our own." I continued. Xigbar sat back, regarding me. "So you want the hunters to help, don't you?" he stated, obviously hitting the mark. It was my turn to nod this time. "Why should we help bloodsuckers like you?" he asked, his eye narrowing.
"You know very well that our clan hunts animals instead of humans." I said, pursing my lips. Xigbar nodded with a grimace. "What does that have to do with anything? You're still like—" I cut him off.
"The attacker was Him."
"You mean-" Xigbar stuttered.
I nodded. "Yes. It was Ansem."
(Zexion's Dream POV)
It was just an ordinary day. I had gotten through school, with Roxas and Axel keeping the bullies away, and had already finished my homework. So I was merely lying on my bed, reading a random book on the spiritual heart.
Something knocked against my window, drawing my attention. As I sat up, I heard the sound of glass shattering. Jumping slightly at the loud noise, I moved to get off my bed, but the figure standing beside me caught my attention. He must have flittered, a technique I still can't quite do. The new man looked surprisingly similar to Xemnas, though there were a few small differences. His skin and eyes were a bit lighter than Xemnas's, and most of his hair was slicked back. He wore a white jacket that flared out at the waist and ended at his knees, a black shirt with matching pants, purple and red boots, and black gloves. I went to speak, but he covered my mouth with one of his hands and shoved me back against the bed. I couldn't move at all.
"So you're my brother's new fledgling… I don't see why he would turn something as worthless as you. You haven't even gone on your first hunt yet. Such a pitiful creature…" the man murmured in a cold and calculating voice. It was almost like my dad's, when he'd bring me down to the lab. My heart started to beat a little faster from fear.
"Complete waste of time. I think I'll just save my brother the time, and kill you now." he smirked. No! I don't want to die! With a burst of adrenaline, I managed to kick the stranger in the chest, knocking him away from me. I sat up with a gasp, before jumping off my bed as a black sword pierced the spot I had previously been at. The stranger cackled before pulling his sword out and swinging it at me a few more times. I barely managed to dodge the blows, getting cuts from the blade and bruises from whatever objects I ran into during my hasty evasion. The man then growled out something, before shoving his palm in my direction, a blast of some kind of energy coming at me. It was blood red and black and was probably going to kill me, with all that malicious intent behind it.
I screamed, throwing my arms up in front of my face. The attack never hit. After a few moments, I looked to see the stranger gaping at me before he flitted away. Wisps of black and silver curled through the air in front of me before disappearing.
My father's words came back to me.
"Success. The experiment yielded positive results. You won't be like others. You'll be my angel…"
Pain erupted from my back like a delayed response from the powers I just used. He's still hurting me though he's nowhere near… The pain spread, disconnecting me from reality. Before I knew it, I was tearing up what was left of my room, before finally collapsing by the bed, curling up, and catching up with my tears. I think I had been crying the whole time, but I don't really know.
He's still hurting me, though he's nowhere near….
(Axel's POV)
Well, to be honest, I am really bored. I mean really really bored. Xemnas is guarding the mansion, Saix is meeting with the hunters, Zexion's out cold, Demyx is watching over Zexion, and Roxas…
…Where is Roxas?
OH MY GOD!! I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE IS!! I LOST ROXAS!!
So, of course, I started to panic, running in circles.
"Um, Axel?"
Still panicking.
"Axel?"
Still still panicking.
"AXEL!!"
"What?" I asked, stopping and turning around. My all time favorite blond was standing there, with his arms crossed and his lips pursed. "Roxas!!" I exclaimed, hugging him immediately.
Yes, I have separation issues…
"Axel, what are you doing?" Roxas asked me, hugging me back. I'm so much taller than he is yet he's older than me. "Well, I figured out I was bored, then started listing where everyone was, but then relized I didn't know where you were, so I… um…"
"Started panicking."
"Ur…well…yeah." I eventually gave in. Roxas smiled. "Come on. Let's go out. Xemnas said we could go visit Larxene." The blond dragged me off.
(Zexion's POV)
Everything was calm when I woke up. I didn't hurt anymore either. I sat up, seeing that I had been covered in the bed sheets. Didn't I fall asleep against Demyx? Looking around, I saw Demyx napping in a chair drawn up to the side of my bed. He looked so… calm, when he was asleep. He's usually full of energy and bouncing around everywhere. I wonder how long I've been sleeping…
Demyx finally stirred. After blinking his eyes for a few minutes, he finally looked in my direction, jumping from his chair. "Zexion! You're awake!" he shouted. Confused, I nodded, with one eyebrow raised. He was over at my bedside faster that you could blink. I don't think he flitted either. Dang, he's fast… "How long have I been asleep?" I asked. Demyx calmed down a bit, I think, after I asked that question. "Zexy, you've been out of it for over a week."
A week… I've been like a vegetable for a week… Silence settled on the room for what felt like hours. "Zexion… Can you tell me what happened?" Demyx asked, his voice slightly timid as if he was expecting me to suddenly start screaming. I have to admit, I really wanted to, but one must be mature in these moments. Swallowing thickly, I began, "I was attacked. By some man who kept saying he was Xemnas's brother…" I couldn't help but start shaking as I recalled the memories from my dream. Demyx was on the bed, hugging me as soon as I started trembling. "It's okay, Zexy. He won't be able to touch you ever again."
(Xemnas's POV)
So it really was him… Ansem, why must you continue to cause such disaster? I stood outside of Zexion's door, hearing the entire conversation between him and Demyx. With a sigh, I started to walk back to my study. Why, brother, why? Sitting down in my favorite chair, I waited before hearing a knock at the door. "Come in." I called out.
In came Saix. A smile spread across my face as I saw who else came.
"Please, have a seat, dear Xigbar. We have much to discuss."
AN: I couldn't help it, I had to write something for Axel and Roxas. I haven't really done much with them... We finally know who 'He' is! I relised I didn't introduce many new characters. Meh. Guess what Larxene does for a living... I'm gonna have so much fun writing her... Okay, review time!
Roxas-Has-A-Stick- I'm homeschooled, so I don't have a Graphics course. Kinda sucks for you... Yes suspense... Mwhahahaha! Larxene should be in the next chapter. What oh what shall she do?
nightshroud14-Chapters out. I think it's the longest one I've written so far. Who would have guessed? And you now know who 'He' is. I still have yet to introduce Ansem's vampire clan.
