Chapter 4: It Won't Be Long (double-ux3 . youtube . com/watch?v=AeUDW5347No)

Memo: I wuv Demy-chan!! Hahaahahaha...Angel knows how it is, ne? Right then! I found a funny icon thing that said "I swear, If you say 'dance water dance' one more time..." I laughed so hard. Although I love Demy, that is ANNOYING. WAYNE'S WORLD!! PARTY TIME!! OH YEAH!!

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Axel felt Nexus fall into him. He gently shook her by the shoulders, then realized it was no good. She was most definitely unconcious. Whoops.

But the person outside the door would not leave. After waiting a few more minutes, Axel finally cracked the door open. He sighed with relief when no one was there. Dragging Nexus out into the hallway, he picked her up and shut the door with his foot. He turned around and looked right into the eyes of Demyx.

"AHH!" they both screamed, stumbling to opposite sides of the hallway.

"Wh-wh-what are you doing here, Axel?" Demyx gasped. "You know everyone suspects you!"

"Demyx, have you been out there the whole time?" Axel asked in an irritated tone.

"No. Not the whole time, however long you think that is." Demyx raised an eyebrow at Nexus. "Who's she?"

Suddenly her eyes fluttered open.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"Hey, I asked you first!"

"I asked you second. Answer me." Nexus pulled out her gun. Demyx whimpered.

"D-Demyx," he said.

"Demyx? That's your name?"

"Yeah."

"Hah, wow. Funny name. Hi, I'm Nexus. We could be friends."

Suddenly Nexus went limp in Axel's arms again.

"Is she your mistress or something?"

Axel fumed. "No. You're disgusting."

"Then why were you in the closet?"

"It's a long story, and we've gotta run." Axel let out a puff of air. "See you around."

"Oh, riiiiight."

Axel growled.

"K-Kidding! See you around, I guess." Demyx disappeared, and Axel followed suit. Only Demyx went back to his room. Axel went to another place.

......

She smiled up at Sora. It wouldn't be long; he'd soon be awake. Then he, Nexus, and his companions would leave. And she, Naminé, could save Roxas and herself.

Suddenly a large figure entered the room through a portal. Naminé gasped, then relaxed when she realized who it was...or, rather, who they were.

"Is she alright, Axel?" Naminé asked, pointing at the limp Nexus in his arms.

"Yeah, I think so," Axel replied, walking over to Nexus' bed. "Is this hers?"

Naminé nodded, walking over.

"Axel...?"

"Huh?"

"Are you staying with her?"

Axel lowered his head. "No, I've still got to take care of Roxas. You know that, Naminé."

"Yes, but...she really misses you, Axel. I mean, you're her every thought." Axel gave her a look. "Don't ask how I know, I just do!" Naminé frowned. "Don't you miss her?"

"Of course I do. More than anything. It's just..."

"Do you care about Roxas more...or Nexus?"

"I-I don't really know," Axel said, brushing Nexus' hair out of her sleeping face.

I think you do know, Axel, thought Naminé, walking away. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw him heave a sigh. I know you do.

Nexus' PoV

I weakly opened my eyes, unclenching my fists. What had happened back there, anyway? And where was I now? This definitely wasn't Axel's room. Then I realized the sad truth: it was mine.

"NO!" I shrieked, throwing my arms around Axel's skinny waist. "Y-you can't leave again! Please!"

"Nexus, I-" Axel struggled to free himself from me, but I was NOT going down without a fight. "You know I can't stay!"

"Yes you can, please! I wailed, tears thick in my voice. "Please, just let me come with you, or stay here, or SOMETHING!"

"Nexus-"

"PLEASE!" I started to cry, but I didn't loosen my grip. "Please...please..."

"Nex, you know I can't," Axel murmured, trying his hardest to pry me away. "Don't make this hard."

"Why should you care?! You're a Nobody; you don't even have feelings!!" I shrieked, pulling away.

"Either way you're still my friend!" Axel grabbed my hands in his. "It won't be long, Nex. I know you've been stuck here waiting, but it won't be long." I lowered my head; he said it wouldn't take long, but that's what he said last time. I couldn't let him go...he didn't understand. "I'll see you again. I promise..." That wasn't enough. He didn't get it! "Nex, are you even listening to me?"

In one swift motion, I wrenched my hands away and jumped off of the bed. I stared at Axel angrily for a moment, then I started to run away. I could swear that I hated him right then. He was leaving me alone...again.

"Nexus?! Nexus!! Nex!...Sune!!"

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At the sound of her other name, Nexus froze in place. She could practically feel her heart breaking.

Not now! she thought. Not NOW!

But it was no use. Nexus fell to the ground. Axel gasped and ran over to her, but in a flash of white light, Sune replaced Nexus. He had asked for her, so he got just that: her. Her amber eyes flickered.

"Wh-what?!" Axel quickly stepped away.

"Nexus!!" Naminé suddenly shouted.

"You little--" Sune hissed, disappearing in a black light. Nexus appeared on the ground in her spot, looking lifeless.

"Nexus," Axel mouthed, touching her forehead lightly. She didn't move. "Nex?"

"Nnn..." Nexus' eyes fluttered, then opened, revealing the ocean color Axel was so used to. Her eyes had a far-off, distant look in them.

"I-I'm sorry," Axel said, standing. "I've got to go." He turned around to look straight into Naminé's look of sheer hatred. "Uh, in a minute, I mean."

"It's...happening..." Nexus whispered, tears clinging to her bottom lashes. She couldn't move; she was too weak.

"Huh?"

"It's wearing off...I...may not be around much longer."

"What do you mean?!"

"Sune...she's coming back again. If she can appear at the very mention of her name..." Nexus shivered.

"What does that mean for you, Nex?" Axel pulled Nexus to her feet and held her steady. Her gaze fell to the floor.

"I...don't know."

This was, of course, a lie. She knew what would happen. She would simply disappear. Time was suddenly very limited. But Nexus couldn't tell Axel this. She couldn't bring herself to.

"I'll miss you," she said, hugging him. "I'm sorry..."

"It's alright," he said, hugging her back. "I understand. I'll miss you, too. I promise I'll be back soon. Wait for me, okay?"

Nexus nodded. "But don't go just yet, please."

"Uh, that's...fine."

Nexus felt tears fall down her cheeks as she hugged Axel. She would see him again, right? It would all just happen...maybe it was better to just let things happen.

"Alright," Nexus said quietly. "Goodbye, Axel."

"No, not goodbye. Never say goodbye."

"O-okay...see you, then."

"See you."

And, before Nexus knew it, Axel squeezed her hand gently and left.

"You...have confidence for both of us," Nexus sobbed, falling to her knees. She cried into her hands for a long, long time.

Nexus' PoV

Once again, I was left alone. This time was a bit different, though. There wasn't the guarantee that I'd see him again. I didn't know how much time I had left. Either way, I wanted him to know that I'd miss him.

He had seen Sune.

This was probably the thing that had bothered me the most. So did he like her better? Did he think she was prettier? Nicer? Friendlier?

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Axel sighed heavily. He already missed Nexus, just like last time. Sometimes she was the only thing on his mind. Right then was one of those times.

The thing that was really bugging him was the other girl. Sune...her name was Sune, right? Axel felt negatively about her. Something about her wasn't quite right. Maybe it was her eyes that made it seem that way. Nexus' eyes were a beautiful oceanic color, very calm and cool. Sune's were exactly the opposite. The golden color was a little too intense, almost frightening.

But, then again, Sune came off nicer at first. Nexus wasn't exactly one to trust people right off the clock. Sune seemed nicer at a first impression. Axel, however, knew better. He knew that Nexus had been through a lot-he didn't know exactly what, though-of crap. He didn't blame her for being a bit hostile at times.

Personally, I like Nexus better.

And so did Axel.

Nexus' PoV

I sat on the ground in front of Sora's bubble, pondering my future. Nothing was guaranteed. I might disappear again. I might die. I might not ever see Axel again. I was....very afraid.

Sadly, the only thing that could help me at that point was Sora. Naminé had said it would be soon. It wouldn't be long until I left here for good. I had to wonder...would Sora actually let me come along? Would he remember me at all? Would he remember anything from the past year?

Hungry, I walked back to the upper level of the mansion to find the place empty.

"Naminé?" I said, looking around. "You here? Naminé? HELLO!?!?"

Silence...I couldn't take it. I screamed in anger. Naminé had been my only company for a year, almost like my little sister. And now she was gone, too. I knew DiZ was behind it. I knew too well. What was he up to? Why couldn't he just let things be? But...if he had let things be, I never would've met Axel.

It won't be long, I told myself. Only a little longer. Hang in there.

I walked over to my bed and sat down on the horizontal side(aka the short side of the bed), unzipping my Organization robe. Axel had never seen my regular clothes. I was wearing a layered red shirt and brown pants with black and grey shoes. Two matching red beaded bracelets clung to my wrists. Xaldin was right; I looked like a teenager. Not just because of my height, but also because of my clothes.

I leaned against the wall, my legs spread out in front of me and dangling over the side. My eyelids heavy, I pulled the sheets around me and kicked off my shoes. Although I was hungry, I was too tired to care. I shook the bangs out of my eyes.

Hurry up, Sora, I thought, closing my eyes.

......

I opened my eyes quickly, breathing hard.

"A...dream," I murmured, wiping the cold sweat from my forehead. "Only a dream...or maybe a sign..oh gosh...I hope not..."

DREAM START

I looked around the bustling crowded streets before me. It was dark, and I couldn't see through all the people. But I knew something: I was looking for Axel.

"Axel!?" I shouted, pushing through the crowds. Then I noticed something weird. Each person I had known from somewhere before.

Before I got to say anything, I heard someone calling my name.

"Nex?"

"AXEL!" I cried, trying to make my way through the crowd. Suddenly Naminé stepped out near me.

"Naminé, where's Axel? Have you seen him?!" I asked. She simply smiled, then faded away. I gasped. Then I saw a younger guy with an Organization robe on. "Hey, you, who are you?"

"It's Demyx, remember?" he said, then faded away. I didn't remember.

"Hey, Nexus!"

I turned to see Sora. He grinned and waved, standing with Kairi, Riku, Donald, the King, and Goofy. They each faded away, one by one.

"Who are you?"

I saw Roxas, who faded away soon after asking his question.

"WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?!"

"Nexus!"

I looked over my shoulder to see the crew. The whole crew. DiZ, Ienzo, Braig, Dilan, Even, Elaeus, and Xehanort...all of them were watching me.

"You guys..." I said as each of them faded away. Then the Organization members I knew appeared and faded immediately after that. What...?

"Nex!"

That was the voice I really wanted to hear!

"Axel!" I shouted, running toward him. There he was, standing there with his bright red hair and two teardrops.

"Hey, I wanted you to meet someone," he said. A very familiar girl with white hair smiled at me. "This is Sune."

"Huh?!"

"She and I are-"

Axel didn't get to finish his sentence. I pulled out my gun and shot her. I shot her. She fell down and died. So I shot her some more. Then I realized my mistake.

"Goodbye..." I whispered, dropping my gun as I faded away.

DREAM END

Why would I have a dream like that?! It was kind of violent, really. But was that the extremity of my missing Axel? Was I really prepared to kill anyone to get to him?

"I am," I said, "because...I'm in love." My eyes filled with tears. "And he can't love me back..." My head drooped so that my chin hit my chest. "I'm...actually in love..."

Lying down on my bed, I rested my head on my pillow and pulled my knees up to my chin. I didn't know what to do. There was the possibility of my plans in the back of my head working, and that maybe Axel would love me someday. But, more realistically, I might disappear/die before I were to ever see him again. Then what would I do? Or, really, what could I do? Nothing.

I was all alone.

.........

I awoke moments later to a strange noise below. It sounded like someone screaming. Trying not to wig out, I got out of bed and put my shoes on. I went downstairs to check it out. I was ready to take on whatever was threatening my safekeeping.

"Hello?" I said nervously. Then I saw it. Sora's bubble.

It was about to open.