"I've decided. That I don't want mine back Roxanne," said Xyenne with her head bowed.
Everyone turned and stared at her in utter disbelief.
"What changed your mind Xyenne," I asked calmly.
"I don't think I could take my memories back. It has been so long. I can't even remember a single part of them, nor am I sure I want to."
"I understand that you are scared of your memories, as you should be, since none of you remember how you died. However there is more to it than your memories Xyenne."
"Like what," asked Marabelle.
I smiled, and said, "You'll have to wait for my concert. Just trust me it's truly beautiful."
"That it is," Crystal said. "Remember how you asked about Roxanne's special power. The power to purify, and renew? And I couldn't describe, nor could Roxanne, or Lilly."
The group shook their heads.
"Well now Marabelle, you will understand," Lilly said with a smile.
"I hope your excited Marabelle," said King Mickey. "It's a rare sight that only those who know of Roxanne, and are close to her can see."
"Yup," I said smiling at the rest of Mickey's group. "I'll try my best to let you all see it to."
My smile faded as you looked at Xemnas's group. I knew none of them could see it.
"Awww. Come on. Stick with us and I am sure Roxanne will find your hearts to," said Daina.
"Why? We have offered you nothing," said Zexion.
"Because I want all nobodies like you all to get their hearts back. There is nothing I can do for the ones that are not half of somebody, but I can get your hearts back so you all can be happy again. And even if your not still traveling with us. I can find your hearts and return them to you."
The Organization looked like they had been fed an empty promise.
"Hey she's trying to be nice and help you all out," said Alex raising her voice.
"It's okay Alex. They've just lost hope that's all."
"Umm. We are kind of right here you know," said Axel.
Daina and I laughed.
"Yeah, we know," said Alex sarcastically.
I smiled a little, and placed my hand behind my head.
"Sorry," I said, but I noticed Axel's attention was still fixated on Alex as it had been since we met up with them.
"What are you looking at," snapped Alex.
Axel's face hardened to a stern frown.
"Nothing."
"Whatever."
"Hey, we're going to be late," said Rosaline, pointing to the clock.
"Ack! We have thirty minutes to get there," I said rushing out the door.
Everyone followed my lead. Luckily, we made it on time. It was a concert at a club that I had preformed at many times before. There were tables set up on the floor and a huge stage with all our equipment already set up for us.
"Ummm. Lilly can you take them to our seating section," I said turning and looking at the Organization and the people with Mickey.
"Sure. Crystal and I will take care of it. What do you want to eat after you sing?"
"The usual. Thanks. See you all later," I said following Daina, Alex, Rosaline, Marabelle, and Leilah to the stage.
I walked up to the mike. My palms sweated, and my pupils shrunk to deal with the white lights in my eyes. I wiped my hands on my pants and licked my lips as I raised my hand to shade my eyes from the blinding lights. I scanned the crowd and found where everyone was seated. Smiling, I put my hand on the mike and removed it from the holder. I slowly looked over my shoulder. Alex and Daina winked at me as I scanned past them to Marabelle's position at the soundboard behind the nearest curtain. My view moves from Marabelle back past Alex, and her bass to Rosaline, who nods her head to let me know she is ready to go. Finally I reach the very other side of the stage and hold a thumbs up out to Leilah, who returns the signal. I spin around to the crowd.
"Hello everyone," I say.
The crowd screams and cheers back at me. The lights change and are refocused as we begin the first song.
Without a word and the adrenaline pumping through my veins I continue. This time I infuse my voice with my purifying power and watch the effects.
Out of the corner of my eye, I catch the look on Marabelle's face. She is completely shocked. I search the crowd and spot Mickey and his friends. They see what I have done too. I then scan the crowd watching the darkness come out of people and dissappear in an iridescent fog that shines with the refraction of every beam of light that passes through it. I am able to find the people in the crowd that can see it too easily, because instead of eyes fixated on the stage, or me they are watching this iridescent fog lift itself up and away from everyone slowly fading into the air.
I continue infusing my voice with the power until the concert is over. As I leave the stage, I feel a hand on my shoulder.
"Roxanne, I am so glad I saw that. It was honestly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Now I know why everyone wants to see you sing, and why you love it so much," said Marabelle gripping my shoulder as tears stream down her face silently.
"I am glad you can see it now. And now you also know why I want everyone to see it," I said smiling at her.
Marabelle had been reborn. She now had all her memories back, and though some made her sad, she was still glad to be whole again.
She released me from her grasp, and I headed back to join the others.
"Well, did she see it," Lilly asked as I rejoined the group.
I shook my head yes and looked at Mickey's group. Everyone but Mickey was still awe struck.
"So, how did I do your highness," I asked with a cocky smile, and a bow.
"Excellent as usual princess. I can say this much, that sight never gets old Roxanne," replied Mickey.
I turned to the rest of his group.
"Well did you all see it," I asked with a worried look.
Every one of them shook their heads making the smile reappear on my face. Suddenly one off them spoke up.
"How did you do that," asked the silver hair boy.
I turned to him and stopped. My heart pounded. I recognized his voice, his eyes, his hair, everything about him, but I could not place him in my mind. Was he maybe part of my lost memories, I wondered.
"Roxanne. Earth to space captain Roxanne," said Daina taunting me for zoning out.
"You going to answer him or do we have to," asked Alex.
I blinked a couple of times.
"Whaa. Umm. I do not know. I just can. Only certain people from my kingdom have the power. It is considered a higher-level magic than what most people have. Most people in Kingdom Heart have all elemental powers, but are stronger in one. Then there are the lower class magic people, who have only some of the elements. And finally, there are those like me that have one of the high-class elements. Mine happens to be purity. I have only met two other high-class elementals. One had the power of peace, and the other had the power of friendship."
"Those don't seem like they would be elements. And even if they are how are they more powerful," asked Roxas.
I looked at him. His expression reminded me of Rosaline. Sweet and innocent.
"You know that's a really good question. I cannot really explain to you how they are considered elementals, but I can completely explain the whole higher class. You see these high-class elemental powers have the capability to change something in a person's heart, rather than just controlling some outside force. Do you understand?"
"Yeah, I guess that makes sense. So is that why nobodies cannot see what happens when you use your power," Roxas asked with a thoughtful face.
"That's precisely correct," I said smiling at him. "Also most people don't notice it happening at all unless they know about it, or more sensitive to their emotions."
"Wow. Sounds really complicated," said Demyx.
"Well people are naturally complicated. So it makes sense if you think about it," said Leilah.
I noticed the owner of the club walking our way out of the corner of my eye.
"Hey, excellent show Roxanne. The dining area is all set up for everyone, so go on back whenever," he said approaching me.
"Alright everyone, to the dining hall," Daina said jumping up.
Everyone filed out of the room and down the hall to the food. But before I could leave, Axel and Demyx stopped me.
"I want a word with you," said Axel.
"Sure," I replied a little worried.
Demyx suddenly grabbed my shoulder and shoved me against the wall. I was shocked and scared because I differently had him pegged as the non-violent type. I could see his green eyes were filled with rage.
"Why don't they remember us," Demyx asked with hostility.
"Who," I asked looking confused.
"Don't play dumb games. Daina and Alex. Why have they forgotten us? What did you do," yelled Axel.
"I didn't... do anything. They must have given it up to be my guardian," you said.
"What do you mean give it up," snapped Demyx clenching his hand on my shoulder harder causing me to wince.
"Sometimes, when guardians are extremely necessary and they are also new, they have to give up any memories that are deemed unnecessary and harmful."
"How could memories of us be considered harmful? How can friendship and caring be harmful? I thought that's the kind of thing you wanted," said Axel pointing his fiery finger at me.
"It would be considered a distraction. The kingdom wants the guardians fully focused. It is beyond my control. It was the choice of my father and his advisors. I am truly sorry, but there is nothing I can do until I have their hearts back. But when I do, I promise. I will give them all their memories back. I never want anyone to be missing part of their life like I am," I said letting my head hang, as tears fell down my face to the floor.
Demyx let me down.
"I am sorry. I should not have acted that way. We were told it was not your fault, but we could not see who else's it could be. I didn't know that...," he said letting his voice trail off into silence.
I wiped away my tears, and looked at them both.
"I promise to find your hearts to so you can love them back."
"How did you know," Axel asked staring at me.
"It's not hard to figure out. You both stare at them quite often."
They were both taken aback by this statement. I laughed.
"We better go to the dining hall before Crystal, and Lilly freak out," I said heading for the dining hall waving them to follow me.
When the three of us came in Lilly grabbed me by my wrist and dragged me off to the table. As the two of us headed for the table, she leaned down and whispered into my ear.
"What did they want," she whispered staring at the side of my head trying to force me to look at her.
"Nothing, they just had a few questions," I said still looking forward hoping she would not catch me.
"They didn't hurt you or anything did they? You looked a little pale when you entered."
"Nope, just hunger I guess," I said taking my seat.
I sat down and joined the others in stuffing our faces. After which almost everyone went to bed. I however changed into my pajamas in my room, and walked to the patio overlooking the sea. My pajamas consisted of a black tank top with the kingdom hearts symbol stitched on the front in silver and metallic blue. The top was edged with a fancy lacing and the straps were made of a gauzy black material. The pants were tree-quarter in length and had a swirl line pattern of silver and metallic blue on the outside of each leg.
I walked out on the patio. The wind moved my hair a bit but not much. The breeze felt good, and it made the torch flames dance. I walked over to the edge and leaned on the railing. I took a deep breathe enjoying the smell of the sea as it fills my nose. The sensation reminds me of a dream. The dream I had before I left for this trip. The image of the silver haired boy teaching me to swim moves its way to the surface of my mind. I smile, drifting away in my own thoughts and dreams. I take in the sound of the waves and let myself drift into the dream. I watch his mouth as he speaks to me. You cannot hear his voice or make out his face, just the silver hair. I squeeze my eyes tighter trying to see the boys face. Suddenly he is eaten by darkness. Then the darkness forms a path and he turns from me walking away from me. I run after him, but some one stops me telling me it is not my path. I watch the boy as he enters a doorway. Inside is a road shrowded in the twilight, but at the end I see there is a light. The light of dawn. I smile as I watch him walk further. Then suddenly there is a scratching noise, the door shuts, and the scene fades away. Brought back to reality I flip around to see what caused the noise.
"Who's there," I say.
A dark figure moves towards me.