Hello the--
Zexion: What did I say last chapter?
mm: Erm… You'll have to remind me. I was too busy writing shounen-ai about you and Demyx to remember :D
Zexion: Why you…
mm: What's that? You said you love me? Aww. How sweet.
Zexion: Arrgh!
Saix: mizzmanga doesn't own Kingdom Hearts, Organization XIII or 'Falling for You' by Jem. And she probably never will. I hope.
mm: D: Aww… Saix that's mean.
Saix: It's nothing but the truth. The Superior says that I should stay as close to the truth as possible if I am to retain my heart.
mm: Now, why aren't you that loyal to Demyx, Zexion?
Zexion: *twitches* Just…. go away…
x-Warnings-x
Yaoi/Shounen-Ai/Slash/Whatever you want to call it, Bad Language and OOC-ness (Pretty much every character is at least a bit OOC)
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x-New Life-x
XIII
My eyes open to an unfamiliar environment. White ceilings, white wall, window looking out at never ending darkness…
Wait. What?!
Isn't it supposed to be morning? Why is it so dark?
…
Now I remember. I'm in The World That Never Was. It's supposed to be this dark at… 10am.
Right?
I jump up and look out the window. It's the same as last night. Dark sky inhabited by a single tiny heart shaped moon, white buildings surrounding the city, snow on the floor…
…
No. That wasn't there before. Neither were the white flakes that are gently floating down from the star filled sky.
I walk towards the door and reach for the handle…
"HOLY SHIT! IT'S SNOWING!!!"
"WAHOO! SNOOOOOW!"
"FUUUUUCK!!!"
I uncover my ears and walk into the hallway, which is now filled with commotion.
A sobbing Axel is crouched by the wall, with Demyx dancing in front of him. Marluxia and Larxene seem panicked and Xigbar and Luxord are doing the conga, a half-heartedly participating Xaldin and Lexaeus following behind. Zexion seems a bit more depressed than he did yesterday and the Superior is muttering to himself, Saix fawning over him like a mother hen.
Meanwhile, Vexen is watching the scene indifferently.
"Is snow really that rare around here?" I ask Vexen.
He glances at me from the corner of his eye.
"Yes, XIII. Not often enough are we blessed with the cold. It would be so much easier to control Axel if we were, but as you can see he still finds ways to destroy the castle." Vexen said, pointing at what was the door to Luxord's room, but is now just a pile of ash.
"Axel did that?"
"So it seems." Vexen said, sighing. "That'll be more work for me and Lexaeus to clean up later…"
With that, he started walking down the corridor; still muttering ways he could make Lexaeus do all the work instead of him.
Suddenly, Superior clears his throat.
"I'd like you all to know that breakfast is ready and waiting. Also, any ventures outside today must be run past Saix or I. That is all."
Our Superior then took off down the hall, Saix trotting after him.
All of a sudden, I felt 5 pairs of eyes swoop onto me. And I just knew that one of them belonged to Axel.
Shit.
Luckily, the first person to jump on me was not Axel, but Demyx.
"Hey Roxas! Let's eat breakfast then go and find the Superior. I wanna have a snowball fight!"
"No way! Roxas isn't partaking in one of your snowball fights, Demyx! You never play fairly!" Axel protested.
"I just threw snow at you!"
"A 20 foot ball of frozen water is not snow!"
"Calm down. We can have a snowball fight, little dudes. We'll just set rules this time. After all, it was a free for all the last time we played." Xigbar stated.
"Hooray for Xiggy and his quick thinking! Honestly, I don't know what I'd do without you!" Demyx cried, latching himself onto the taller mans arm.
I sighed. I don't think I'm going to get used to this place anytime soon.
"C'mon, Roxy! Let's get breakfast!" Axel said, looping his arm through mine.
Wait, Roxy?!
"Are you trying to find ways to make my name sound more girly?"
"Why, yes. Yes I am!" Axel beamed.
Oh brother…
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-IX-
We finished our lovely (read: disgusting) breakfast prepared by Larxene before me, Xigbar and Axel dashed off to find Saix (everyone else minus Superior, Saix, Vexen and Lex in tow).
Bursting through the door, we were welcomed with a swift 'No'.
"Why not?!" I asked. Honestly, wouldn't anyone let me have any fun?
"Because, last year not only was Axel crushed by a 20ft ice ball; you smashed several windows and almost killed Vexen."
"Hey, I didn't know he was there! And I didn't know that snowball was gonna roll either."
"Ice ball."
"Whatever."
"Aww, c'mon Xemnad! I won't let the lil' dude here do anything wrong!"
"I highly doubt you'll stick to your word, Xigbar. And don't call me Xemnad."
Suddenly, Roxas cleared his throat.
"I don't know if Xigbar will¸ but I'll try to keep Demyx under control."
"Well… There's no doubt that you seems to be the sanest out of this little soirée… But you are the newest member…"
"Please?"
"Superior?" Saix spoke up. "Really? What harm could it do?"
"Well, alright…"
"OH YEAH!!"
"WOO HOO!"
"FUCK YEAH!"
"Oh god… what have I done…?"
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-VIII-
We walked out the door, before a flash of blonde and black flew past and dove out the open window.
Did I mention that Xemnas' office is on the 13th floor?
"DEMYX!" Xigbar shrieked, running for the open window. Zexion's face filled with shock and he too dashed for the window.
"DEM! Are you okay?!"
I sigh, sweatdrop running down my face. When will that guy learn?
"C'mon Roxy. Let's go down and check if he's okay."
I open a dark corridor and walk into it, appearing in the in-between world seconds later.
Roxas appears moments later, followed by everyone else. Xigbar has a panicked expression, and it seems that Zexion is silently crying.
"This is your fault, Xigbar. You were closest to him. You could've grabbed him."
"Could you catch a hyper Demyx in a split second? How did I know he was gonna jump out the god damned window!?"
I sigh, and interrupt, "Guys, it sounds like you're talking about a dead person."
"He's as good as dead."
"Zexion…"
"I'm just saying."
I sigh again, opening another portal to the outside of the castle.
I walk out into the chilly air. The snow is falling gently, and the cold air is giving Kingdom Hearts a blue-ish glow. The scenery is beautiful.
Suddenly, I hear the crunch of footsteps behind me. The rest of the group is crowded in front of me, complaining about the cold (Luxord: Why can't we go inside and have a cup of tea instead of participating in this pile of bollocks?), so it can't be any of them. I turn slowly and see…
"Demyx! There you are! Do you have any idea how worried we've been!?" - Demyx' face breaks into a wide grin. - "Dem? What's wrong? Is there something on my face?" - From behind him he pulls a 50ft ball of ice – "Hey, Demyx, what are you- hey, wait a second! Don't throw tha—!"
SMACK!
"Ow…"
"Axel! Are you okay?" Called a pure voice, running to my side. Blonde hair, blue eyes… An angel?
"Am I in heaven?"
"What? No!" The voice called out, amusedly.
"But, an angel…"
"B-baka (1)! It's just me, Roxas!"
"Wha--?" My eyes focused, showing Roxas' face hovering before mine. I blushed.
"Ah, sorry…" I said, rubbing the back of my head.
"I-it's okay..." He replied. Only now did I notice the faint blush covering his face.
'K-kawaii (2)…'
I got up, hearing shouts from behind me. Zexion was shouting at Xigbar, who had proceeded to jump on Demyx. Speaking of the runt…
"DEMYX! GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE, I'M GONNA FUCKING KILL YOU!" I cried, taking off in a sprint after the blonde boy. His eyes grew wide and he ran away from me. Our chase continued around in circles. If only times could've stayed as innocent as they were back then…
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-VI-
We're currently sat inside, wrapped in giant blankets with a mug of hot chocolate each. The snowball fight earlier… well, let's say it didn't go as I expected…
FLASHBACK
Axel proceeded in chasing Demyx around the castle for what seemed like eternity. I noticed Xaldin crouch down and gather some snow in his hands, aim and then just stand there. Why…?
"Demyx! Hold still, you asshole!" Called Axel again, running from the other side of the castle once more.
THUMP!
"Bull's-eye." said Xaldin, as Axel fell to the ground for the second time today.
I smirked. That showed Axel not to mess with my Demyx.
"XALDIN! NOW I'M GONNA KILL YOU AND DEMYX!"
"In your dreams."
"NO! IN REALITY!"
Axel grabbed some snow from the floor and lobbed it at Xaldin. Said man ducked, and the snow hit Marluxia dead in the face.
…
"Oh shit…" I heard Axel murmur, before he took cover behind… me.
Fuck.
"DON'T HIDE BEHIND ME!" I shouted at him, smacking him over the head with my newly summoned Lexicon.
"Hey! Don't hit me with that thing! It might swallow me!" Axel cried summoning his chakrams.
"A book can't swallow you!"
"That thing can!"
"You two, calm down..." said Marluxia, stopping us before we started to fight.
"…SO I CAN KILL AXEL!!!"
The chinking of blades crashing against each other could soon be heard, as Marluxia attempted to hack away at the pyromaniac.
"Urm… Zexion?" Said Roxas, tugging at my coat.
"What is it, Roxas?" I replied, looking at him gently. After all, I don't want to scare him when it's only his second day.
"Will Axel… be okay?"
I chuckle, "Oh don't worry. This happens a lot. Axel and Marluxia get into pointless fights all the time. The results always come in as a draw or they're stopped before they can finish."
"O-oh…"
Larxene interrupted their battle shortly afterwards, shoving a pile of snow in both of their faces, and Xigbar's. Soon afterwards, a large team snow battle occurred; Myself, Axel, Demyx, Roxas and Xigbar V Marluxia, Larxene, Xaldin and Luxord. No victors were decided, however, as we were called in by Lexaeus shouting 'hot chocolate and marshmallows' through the window.
END FLASHBACK
Most of the castle's inhabitants have now gone to their rooms, however, either to get a shower or to go to bed. I'm sat on the sofa, sipping my remaining hot chocolate whilst studying a book to learn new skills for my Lexicon. I look up to turn off the TV that Axel had been watching before he fell asleep, only to see snowflakes floating gently through the sky. Contrary to popular belief, the darkness is more noticeable when it's supposed to be night time here, so the moons glow and the snowflakes floating before it look beautiful against the darkness.
I get up and take off my reading glasses, setting them on the coffee table beside my discarded book. Deciding to go for a stroll, I open a corridor of darkness and step in.
Moments later, I find myself outside in the snow, as it floats down gently around me. I hold out my hand and the crystallized water lands on it, melting slowly. The chill feels nice against my warm skin, and I look up at the moon with a sigh.
How much longer will it be until we retain our hearts?
Suddenly, I hear the faint crunching of footsteps not too far away. Curious as to who would be up at this time, other than me, I follow the noise.
It gets further away, and seems to be heading away from the City that Never Was. Where could this person be going?
I enter the Disappearing Forest (A/N Uncreative, I know, but bear with me) and continue following the crunching of the footsteps. I'd never realised how many different things are hidden within this forest. Crystals in one corner, Dusk village in another, but none of these compare to what I come across next.
A vast pristine lake, with beautiful glowing waters. It is seemingly day time here, and a crystal covered island is directly in the centre of its deep waters. Could this be…the Lake of Emotion?
It is said that if a Nobody comes here, they can feel emotions. It is also the only place in the World that Never was where the sky and weather reflect on the seasons in other worlds. This place was supposed to have been sealed away by Lexaeus when we first created the Organization…
Suddenly, I hear a voice singing and the music of a stringed instrument. It's so pure, and clear; like the waters of the lake before me. I follow it as I begin to make out a tune…
"Said there'd be no going back,
Promised myself I'd never be that sad,
Maybe that's why you've come along,
To show me it's not always bad
Cos I can feel it, baby
I feel like I'm falling for you
But I'm scared to let go
I'm scared cos my heart has been hurt so…"
I stopped behind a tree next to the clearing that the melody was coming from. I peered around the trees trunk to see someone I'd never expected.
"It's true I've become a sceptic
How many couples really love?
Just wish I had a crystal ball
To show me if it's worth it all
Cos I can feel it, baby
I feel like I'm falling for you
But I'm scared to let go
I'm scared cos my heart has been hurt so
Yeah, I can feel it, baby
I feel like I'm falling for you
But I'm scared to let go
I'm scared cos my heart has been hurt so…"
Demyx. Number IX of our Organization was sat plucking the strings of his sitar lovingly. And I loved the noise that was coming from him (which, believe me, is saying something). I felt a faint heat rise to my cheeks. But it was so cold…why?
"I've got to be strong
Cos it's been so long
And I cannot take the pain again
If it all goes wrong
Coz I can feel it, baby
I feel like I'm falling for you
But I'm scared to, let go
I'm scared coz my heart has been hurt so
Yeah I can feel it, baby
I feel like I'm falling for you
But I'm scared to, let go
I'm scared coz my heart has been hurt so
I want you so much
I need you so much
I want you so much
I need you so much…"
He plucked a few more strings, before slowly coming to a stop. His gaze strayed up towards the lake. He slowly said something, but I was too far away to hear.
What did he say? I was curious.
Suddenly, I tripped. His head shot up and looked at me.
"Z-zexion?!"
Shoot!
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-IV-
I was currently trying to accomplish a highly dangerous test involving the creation of flying pigs.
Or I would be, if it weren't for the pink blob of hair currently sat by my elbow, who I was trying very hard not to ravish.
"XI, what are you doing?"
This caused the pink haired man to pop-up directly beside me, beaming at me beautifully.
"Why, watching you of course!" He called joyfully.
I sighed.
"Yes, but why?"
He looked at me blankly.
"Isn't it obvious? You're interesting!"
I blinked, trying not to let a slight blush fall on my cheeks. Complements from Number XI were uncommon, and the fact that he found me interesting made me what humans would call 'happy'. However, if XI found this out, I would never hear the end of it.
"Please XI, could you get out? You're distracting me from an important part of this process."
He raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"How is cutting the wing off a pigeon an 'important part of the process'?"
I rolled my eyes.
"Well, I have to be careful not to destroy the smaller bones in the wing or when I've fused them with the pig—oh never mind! You wouldn't understand anyway."
I turned around and picked up my axe once more, raising it and taking aim at the pigeon. I started to swing it down—
"What are you doing anyway?"
I glared at XI out of the corner of my eye.
"Creating a flying pig."
"How is that even possible?"
"Well, you'll find out once it's done, won't you?"
I tried again. Raising the axe, aim, swi—
"Why?"
"Why what?" I said, allowing irritation into my voice.
"Why are you making a flying pig?"
"Superior ordered me to."
"Oh."
I was about to swing the axe once more until I heard the clattering of glass behind me. Setting down the axe, I turned around to fully face Number XI, who was happily filing through the chemicals sat on another of my work benches.
"What are you doing now?" I asked.
"Looking."
"Well, could you refrain from doing so please? If you break any of those test tubes, then any side-effects that may befall of you are entirely your fau--"
"Ooh! What's this!"
XI attempted to manoeuvre throughout the lab, looking at who knows what.
I sighed. Why, oh why, did I have to forget to lock the door…
I heard the shattering of glass. My eyes shot up, looking in its direction. XI seemed to have knocked a test tube off the desk. Trying to turn around, he slowly fell backwards.
Everything seemed to slow down, as I dove across the lab towards him.
THUMP!
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-XI-
"Ow…"
I opened my eyes warily. Underneath me was Vexen, on top of a pile of glass. I blushed lightly. Thank heavens for the darkness of this room, or else I fear he may have seen my pink face.
I then noticed the amount of pain Vexen was in. He was wincing, a scratch upon his beautiful face, and no doubt there was lots of glass stuck painfully into his back.
"Vexen! You're hurt!" I cried, getting off him and sitting him up.
"I'm fine. It's just a small scratch." He said, wincing. I took his chin and tilted his head, trying to see the scratch in a brighter light. His eyes widened, and it seemed that his face was burning up. Probably just the lighting, though.
"G-get off me, Marluxia... I'm…fine…." he stuttered, pushing me away lightly, before his eyelids closed. His body fell limp and he leant into my chest gently.
"Vex…en?" I asked. It seemed he fainted from blood loss. Worriedly, I picked him up carefully, taking care not to nudge the glass lodged into his back. I took him to his room, where I lay him down gently, before carefully removing the sharp glass. I tended to his wounds, wrapping them in bandages, before placing him in his bed. I sat by him for a few seconds longer, taking in his delicate features. No doubt about it, I was in love with this man, whether Nobodies are supposed to feel emotion or not. I wiped a stray strand of his silky blonde hair from his face, before slowly walking to the door.
"Mar…lu…xia…?"
I turned slightly, looking at Vexen's barely awake form.
"What is it?"
"I… Never mind…"
A ghost of a smile graced my face.
"Okay then, Vexen."
He slowly drifted to sleep once more. I smiled. He looked peaceful, instead of his usual angry face.
"Sweet dreams, my love…" I whispered, opening the door, and leaving him to his slumber.
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Woohoo! Chapter three over! Hope you enjoyed guys :D Reviews make the world go around, so please leave them for me.
Chapter 4 could take a while, compared to the rest (then again, this has taken me 2 months…). I still have to decide the plotline of it, and add a few notices to my other fanfics.
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Character Profile – Demyx
Weapon – Sitar
Power – Water
Age – 17-18
Demyx is a cheerful, upbeat and lively musician, but the Nobodies of The World That Never Was don't like his performances. Demyx used to be seen with Axel a lot, but now that Roxas has arrived, Demyx has started to hang around with Xigbar, Luxord and Xaldin. Demyx really dislikes Larxene, due to her violent nature and tendency to pick on him. However, the two do work together on rare occasions (such as playing pranks on Axel). His recent crush on Zexion has seemed to calm him down slightly. Perhaps he is trying to impress Number VI…?
Preview-
"This is Number XIV, our newest member."
"Hey, Xiggy? Why d'ya suppose we're still called Organization XIII, now that we have XIV members?" "I dunno, lil' dude. I dunno."
"It ticks me off…" "What?" "The interest in his eyes when he looks at the new girl…" "Axel. Who are you talking about?" "Who'd you think!?"
Until next time!
-mizzmanga