Chapter 5

Roxas finished bandaging up my arm, even though I told him I could heal myself later.

"There, good as new!" he said. I sighed. It just looked like someone wrapped toilet paper around my arm. It kept falling off at the top, so he had to fix it over and over. This time, it stayed.

"Right," I said, trying to sound thankful. I mean, I'm glad he cares and all, but I'm not supposed to be near him. I have three people telling me that now.I stood up and walked over to the bystander section, waving at Roxas and giving him a small smile. He gave me a much bigger smile and waved before walking onto the stage. This was the final match. I kept close to the middle of the crowd, in case that Axel guy showed up again.

"Setzeeeerrrrrr!" the girls beside me screamed. Great, now I'm next to the obsessive freaks. He's not even that cute for Pete's sake! Look at him! What's with the scars? Could it be surgery perhaps? Maybe, but I'm not gonna say anything!

"Roxas! Roxas!" Hayner, Pence, and Olette shouted beside me. Hayner stopped for a moment, stared at me and then continued to cheer. I sighed with relief. He doesn't seem mad. I joined them in cheering him on. One of Setzer's groupies looked at me like I was crazy, so I returned the look, causing her to scoot away. Heh, I'm scary when I give people looks.

The prometer rang the bell which started the match. setzer jumped back, dodging every attack Roxas threw at him. What a wuss, he's not even putting up a fight.

"Come on Roxas!" I yelled. He looked at me and charged Setzer, hitting him in the chest. five orbs fell and Roxas collected them. Setzer jumped at him, bringing the club down on his head.

"THAT WASA CHEAP SHOT YOU SON OF A-"

I sat back down when I realized half of the people in the stands were staring at me, the other half agreed and booed Setzer. Heh...

Roxas shook his head and ran at Setzer again who had picked up the orbs he dropped. Roxas smacked him in the side, Setzer hit him on the arm, and I tried not to yell anything else.

"TIME'S UP!" the host yelled. Already? Wow. Time flies.

The orbs they had appeared on the screen.

Setzer: 99 Roxas: 101

"Roxas wiiiiins!" he yelled. Roxas pumped a fist into the air, and I nearly tripped over twelve people trying to get to him. Hayner waited up on me, not lookign pleased. I gulped and walked closer. he stared darkly for a minute, but broke into a smirk.

"Hey, we're gonna go celebrate later. You wanna come along?" he asked. My jaw dropped di Hayner- I repeat, Hayner- ask me to hang out with his friends? I wanted to, but I had to help grandpa with some research.

"Sorry, plans... tomorrow?" I said. He thought about it for a minute and nodded.

"Okay, I'll tell Roxas you had to run off," he said. I thanked him and left for the station. When I paid for my ticket (which is ridiculous because it's my house!), I hopped on, shortly followed by Vivi. He lives a couple of miles away from me.

"So, who won?" Vivi asked.

"Roxas, though it's no surprise," I said. Vivi nodded.

"How'd I get in the tournament?" he asked, quickly changing the subject. I shrugged.

"I don't know, you signed up I guess."

"But I DIDN'T. I don't remember even going to the Struggle. I was gonna stay home and help out my sister, remember?" he asked. I thought for a minute and nodded when I remebered.

"Well... I don't know then," i said. Axel or that Ansem guy might have had something to do with it. I'll look into it later.

"This is my stop, see you Vivi!" I called. He waved and sat down. I smiled and walked into the soor of the tower.

My grandpa's filthy stinkin' rich. We live in a CASTLE! But not just me and Grandpa, I have three aunts, well, not my REAL aunts, but they're close. They're fairies! How cool is that?

Grandpa's a famous sorcerer. His name's Yen Sid. He gets his money from instructing young minds, like mine. He's the one who taught me everything I know!

I walked in, going around the stairs and sliding a key into a slot, which opened an elevator. I would go up the stairs, but it always takes too long and I always nearly fall off.

"Grandpa! Aunt Flora! Aunt Fauna! Aunt Merriwether! I'm home!" I called. I didn't hear anyone answer, so I went on to the back of the room, the library.

"Grandpa? You in here?" I asked, poking my head in. No one's here either. Hm, maybe he went somewhere. I walked in, grabbing a few books and laying them on the desk. I'm having a lesson today, so I might as well set it up for him. While I was grabbing the books, I noticed a small white book in the corner.

"Hm?" I walked over and picked it up. I don't remember ever seeing this one. I opened it, and inside was a picture of a man in one of those black coats. I turned the page. The entry read:

Organization XIII

Made of thirteen unusually powerful Nobodies. Purposeis to become whole. Control the Dusks.Only a few have been encountered, and most eliminated.

Marluxia- The Graceful Assassin- eliminated

Vexen- The Chilly Academic- eliminated

Zexion- The Cloaked Schemer- eliminated

Lexaeus- The Silent Hero- eliminated

Larxene- The Savage Nymph- eliminated

Axel- Axel's description was missing. Weird, but I already know what he does... And he's alive.

Ro-

"FUJIN!" I screamed and dropped the book. I whirled around to see my grandfather, his face fuming. I picked up the book and placed it back on the shelf.

"I-I'm sorry! I just wanted to-"

"I told you never to come in without my permission!" he growled, taking the book and putting it up where I can't reach it. Pfft, like THAT'LL help. I'll just grab a chair and- Oh yeah, I'm in trouble.

"I'm sorry... I was just... curious..." I said, not really sure how to put it. he sighed and picked the books up off of the desk.

"Let's... go eat something. We can review while we eat," he said. I nodded, following him silently.

We ate, went over the lesson, and Grandpa dismissed me without another word. I tried to get information about the "Organization XIII" thing, but he wouldn't say another word to me. I tried asking Aunt Flora, but she said it was a subject better left alone. Aunt Fauna and Aunt Merriwehter said the same thing. I pretty much gave up afetr that and decided to wait until everyone was asleep before I got the book again.I never did see that last name.

I stayed up until, like, 2 in the morning, when I was sure they'd be out of it. My Grandpa stays up late, he's like a friggin' vampire or something!

Anyway, I grabbed the chair in the room and got the book down, running off to my room to read it. I got under my covers, so whoever entered would think I was sleeping, and opened it.

"Light," I muttered. I small, rather dim sphere of light appeared in my hand. I flipped to the list and looked carefully.

Roxas- The Key of Destiny

I dropped the book, dumbfounded. Roxas... a... a Nobody? I'm not fully sure what that is... but they must be bad...

No! It's a coincidence! Axel's in here too, and Roxas didn't even recognize him! So, there must be another Roxas!

But... "The Key of Destiny"... He has the big keyblade. He could be this Roxas after all... but I can't be sure until I find out! Grandpa's leaving tomorrow, along with Aunt Flora and AuntFauna. That leaves Aunt Merriwether. She's easy to get around! It's settled!

"Tomorrow! I'll figure it out tomorrow!" i said aloud.

"Instead of bothering yourself with that..." I gasped when I heard another voice in my room.

"Why not just let me clear it up for you?" I looked up, the color drained from my face.

"Axel..."