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CHAPTER TWO

Games

Outside of Demyx and Lexaeus' room, the Organization stood, wondering if they should enter, knowing the two girls were already there. With a smile, Demyx promptly pushed his way into the front of everyone and opened the door.

The scene before them made them stop and stare, unable to do much more than that.

Chelly and Leximy sat upon a large mountain of pillows, as if on Zeus' throne of clouds.

Marluxia was the first to speak. "May I ask where you two were able to gather so many pillows so quickly? Or maybe the correct question would be how?"

"No, you may not," Leximy replied.

"Magic!" Chelly said with a smile.

"…right…" Marluxia said; he walked over by Leximy.

Saix followed suit, and sat on the other side of her. Axel sauntered over to Chelly, and leaned toward her. "There's going to be a fight soon, just you wait," he whispered.

Chelly followed his gaze to Marluxia and Saix who glared at each other over Leximy, who didn't notice. "Oh dear…as long as the pillows are saved!" Chelly replied, hugging one of them. "They're so soft!"

"Hey, that looks fun!" Demyx exclaimed, climbing up the mountain of pillows.

"Oh! I don't think there's enough roo-" Leximy started, but was interrupted by the pillows tumbling down; everyone was sent crashing down onto Larxene and Xemnas.

"Save the children!" Leximy shouted in her quiet voice, grabbing a hold of Chelly's arm as if to protect her.

"I am not a child!" Chelly said, pretending to cry.

"There, there…" Axel said, patting her shoulder.

"How childish…" Xaldin said.

"I'm not childish!" Demyx said, emerging from the pillow pile and smacking him with a pillow.

"Demyx, that's not a good id-" Chelly started to say before Axel cut in. "Pillow fight!" he announced.

Everyone in the room turned to the closest person with a sly glance before grabbing a pillow and attacking them.

"I don't know about thi-" Chelly said before being smacked in the face with a pillow by Demyx. "Okay…now you're in for it."

Reaching down and grabbing a pillow, she started chasing him through the pillow pile.

Leximy stood off to the side, watching everyone. "Yes, yes… Pillow fights are all fun and games until someone loses an eye…"

"What is this nonsense? You can't lose an eye via pillow," Saix said; while he spoke he furiously slapped Marluxia in the face with his pillow.

"My eye!" Demyx suddenly yelped.

"I told you so."

"Larxene, did you put knives in a pillow case?" Axel asked with a sigh.

"Why no, my dear…" she replied, petting his face.

Suddenly Chelly came up behind her and knocked her over with a pillow. "Oh sorry…I tripped?" she said with a smile before jumping back into the pillow pile.

"This isn't how we're settling this!" Marluxia exclaimed, smacking the back of Saix's head with a pillow; Saix turned and tried to block his continuous attacks.

Making his way to the top of the mountain, Xemnas proudly sat upon the highest pillows, smiling down at the – his – Organization. However, his reign on the puffy white throne was short lived as he felt himself beginning to slip down. A few more pillows below him disappeared before he finally sunk somewhere underneath all of the feathery pillows. Xigbar stood up and replaced the pillows, sitting in Xemnas' stead. "Looks like someone has been dethroned," he said with a smile.

Leximy sighed. "I'm going to get my pajamas on. When I get back, you guys better not be in your underwear like a bunch of sorority girls… no one wants to see that," she said, shuddering at the thought of Xemnas exposing his orange chest.

"I'd better go put mine on, too…" Chelly said, surfacing from the white sea of pillows and joining Leximy outside of the room.

Saix dropped his pillow and turned to Marluxia. "So you're wearing your very feminine pajamas?"

Marluxia glared at him. "Why? Leximy loves them."

"Maybe on herself…" Saix muttered.

Suddenly Leximy peeked her head in. "No, he's right, I love them," she said before disappearing.

Saix crossed his arms and grumbled.

"Does anyone else think that was odd? Are they spying on us?" Axel asked.

"No!" Chelly replied from out in the hallway.

The Organization heard their footsteps run down the hallway before anyone spoke.

"It appears so," Xigbar said with a smile.

"Let's go spy on them and see how they like it!" Demyx proposed.

"They're changing Demyx…" Axel said before pausing and smiling. "Okay, let's go."

"Axel!" Demyx said, hitting him over the head with a pillow. "They're ladies and should be treated as such!"

"I was just kidding, calm down!"

Xaldin shook his head and opened his mouth to talk when Xigbar interrupted. "How childish," he said, smiling at Xaldin. "Am I right?"

"Hmph," Xaldin replied with his arms crossed and a slight nod.

In the ladies changing room, Leximy, Chelly, and Larxene stood around, deciding on what they'd wear that evening.

"What pajamas do you think I should wear?" Leximy asked, holding up two choices; one was a frilly lace night gown, and the other was a shirt with a cute little Mamepyon on it and black sweats.

Looking in one of the closets, Larxene looked carefully over her decisions before picking one out. Still holding her choices up, Leximy turned and watched her as she pulled out a pink Nighty with Hello Kitty on it. "What are you staring at?" Larxene asked in an annoyed tone.

"Nothing… I just… didn't expect that from you…"

"Well, you should always expect the unexpected," she replied, turning away to change.

"I don't know what to wear! Leximy! Pick one for me!" Chelly said before pausing. "Wait…that'd probably not be a good idea…"

In the men's changing room, each person was taking out their own pajamas and putting them on, some showing them off, others…not so much.

"I like my blue pajamas!" Demyx said as he smiled at his reflection; he wore a blue top and bottom with black musical notes all over.

"It looks like you're having some trouble Xemnas, do you need any help…?" Saix asked.

"Well…I…I sleep in the nude you see, I don't own any pajamas…"

"Would you like to borrow some of mine?" Marluxia asked.

"O—kay, I think that's enough information for me," Axel said as he put on his red and black pajamas, and grabbing Demyx's hand. "Let's go wait out in the other room…"

"See you all soon!" Demyx waved until he was out of sight.

"Hmph…" Xaldin snorted, looking at himself in the mirror; he wore all black pajamas.

"You look lovely," Xigbar complimented.

Xaldin turned and noticed Xigbar's pajama bottoms had parrots on them. "And you're sure you're not a pirate?"

"I don't understand where everyone is getting that…"

"You know what would be fun?" Leximy said as she placed her hands on her hips to show off her Mamepyon shirt. "We should give each other pedicures! I'm sure the guys would love that!"

"I have always wanted to braid Axel's hair…" Larxene said thoughtfully.

"I'm not sure he'd appreciate that…" Chelly said, pulling a lacy pink top over her head to compliment the white sweats she wore. "He puts way too much gel in it for the braids to form correctly…"

Larxene replied with a shrug. "We'll just get Demyx to pour water on his head so the gel comes out…"

"Pink for Marly… Blue for Demyx… Chelly, do you think Axel would prefer red or black? Ooh, I have fire decals! Perfect…"

Chelly clapped approvingly. "That's wonderful, I'm sure they'll appreciate this."

Leximy nodded and looked over her things. "Okay… I'm ready. This is going to be so much fun! We can play Truth or Dare, too! Ooh, maybe we can play Spin the Bottle, and 7 Minutes in Heaven…"

"Don't you need an even number of Boys vs. Girls? Did you forget that there are only three of us?" Larxene asked.

"No, I didn't… That's why it's fun, silly."

"Well, Marluxia counts as a girl, too, right? So there are four of us. Should we hurry? We've been in here quite a while…" Chelly added nervously.

"Don't I look lovely?" Marluxia asked as he admired himself in the mirror.

Saix looked down at his own pajamas that were decorated with small, yellow moons. "I think I look better…"

Marluxia turned to him and glared. "We'll just ask Leximy which one she thinks looks better."

With that, he stormed out of the changing room and into the bedroom; the rest of the men soon followed.

Demyx sat on the bed dramatically and sighed. "What's taking them so long? We have to decide what we're doing next!"

"They're still getting ready, Demyx. Should we go check on them?" Axel asked.

Demyx picked up a pillow and smacked him with it. "We already went over this!"

"They're probably putting on makeup or something. They have to look pretty for us boys," Marluxia said, batting his eyelashes.

"Maybe you should join them," Saix said, to which Marluxia's face lit up. "…bad idea…forget I said anything…"

"This is turning ugly…" Axel said before glancing at Xemnas.

"Don't look at me when you say something like that!"

"Sorry…my bad?"

"Tick, tock…tick, tock…" Demyx sang.

"That only works if you're pressuring someone to hurry…when they can hear you," Xigbar pointed out.

"Darn," Demyx said snapping his fingers.

Suddenly the door flew opening, revealing Leximy with an arm full of nail polish. "Surprise!"

"Moral of the story: be careful what you wish for," Xigbar said.

Chelly, and Larxene closely followed Leximy into the room.

"Well, at least there's a moral to this story! Kids have to take something from it…" Chelly said with a knowing nod.

"How about: When you're with friends, you can have a better time!" Demyx suggested as a pillow was shoved into his face.

"Still think that?" Axel asked as Demyx wiggled away from the pillow.

As the three girls were in the room, Roxas entered the room. "What's…going…on?"

"I thought we were missing someone…" Chelly said, turning to him. "Hurry and get your pajamas on, Roxas! We're having a slumber party!"

"Crap, I don't have a color for you, Roxas!" Leximy said.

"Run…run while you still can…" Xaldin called out to him.

"You're scaring Xaldin…? Wow, I've got to stick around to see this…I'll be back soon," he said, running toward the guys' changing area.

As he left the room, Chelly turned to Leximy. "Roxas would look good in silver," she said.

"I got pink, right?" Marluxia asked hopefully.

"You condone what they're doing…?" Saix asked.

Marluxia's eyes turned from Leximy to Saix as he tried to act manly. "Of course not…this is foolish… I will not have my nails gratified, and my hair defiled."

"But…I thought… You think I'm foolish?" Leximy asked sadly.

As Marluxia turned back to her worriedly, Saix smiled triumphantly. Leaning to Chelly, Axel whispered, "I'm telling you, the fight will come soon."

"It's okay, we've got someone to break them up if they try," Chelly said, glancing at Lexaeus.

"Who, Lexaeus?"

"No! Me!" she said, jumping up and posing. "I'm all the strength of Lexaeus, but I talk!"

"She's a threat to Somebodies and Nobodies everywhere! Who can stop her?" Demyx asked, starting to hum a theme song before changing his voice to a high pitched one. "Demyx! That's right!"

He posed as everyone exchanged worried glances.

"We're all screwed…" Leximy whispered to Lexaeus who nodded.

Roxas returned at that moment, wearing metallic silver pajamas. "Okay, what are we doing?"

Leximy gasped. "You're like a walking mirror! I can see myself in your pants! Oh wait, did that sound bad?"

Axel and Demyx snickered.

"No…not at all…" Axel said, trying to compose himself.

"What's going on?" Roxas asked confused.

"Don't worry about it," Chelly said, patting a spot next to her for him before turning to Leximy. "I told you silver was a good choice."

"Okay! So…what are we doing now?" Demyx asked. "What's first on the list?"

"Truth or…Square! Wait, that's not right… Dare, I meant dare."

"Oh, I love this game. May I go first?" Xigbar asked.

"Okay, shoot! …not literally."

"Lexaeus, truth or dare?" When Lexaeus gave him a blank look in return, Xigbar continued. "I dare you to remain quiet for the rest of the night!"

"Oh man! That's a good one!" Roxas complimented. "I want to go next!"

Everyone began making somewhat of a circle as Chelly spoke. "Poor Lexaeus… That must be tough for him…"

"Go ahead, Roxas," Axel prompted.

"Okay…Saix, truth or dare?" Roxas asked.

"What is this game? Why do I only get two choices? Why not 'neither'?" Saix asked in annoyance.

Axel rolled his eyes. "Just pick, Saix."

"Fine. Truth."

Roxas paused thoughtfully. "What is your middle name?"

"That's not a good question, Roxas! Ask something juicier!" Axel said.

Roxas sighed. "Okay, let's see…Saix. What would you do…" Roxas started, pausing for dramatic effect. "…for a Klondike bar?"

"A Klondike bar? What is this nonsense?"

"I think we'd all like to know…what's your answer, Saix?" Marluxia pressed with a smirk.

"You can't be serious…"

"Oh, we are, Saix," Xemnas added.

Saix sighed. "Nothing more than go to the fridge and get one. I don't like chocolate that much," Saix said before glaring at everyone.

"He prefers cheese, since that's what the moon is made out of," Axel teased.

"My turn," Saix declared. "Marluxia, truth or dare?"

Marluxia thought a moment before making his response, "Truth… I don't think it'd be wise to take a dare from you…"

"Hmm…let me think of the perfect question," Saix said, maliciously tapping his chin.

"Oh man, this is going to be interesting…" Axel smirked

"Ah ha!" he said, glancing quickly at Leximy to make sure she was paying attention. "If you were an animal, what kind would you be?"

"That's it? What kind of sabotage is that?" Axel asked.

"I don't like anyone in the room, what are you talking about? I swear I bathe regularly. I've never kissed a guy! Jeez, what's with all the questions?" Marluxia blurted out.

Saix smiled. "My plan worked perfectly."

"What the…" Axel said, looking at Marluxia. "What was that?"

"I…don't know…" Marluxia said, taking a deep breath. "Sorry, what was the question?"

"Oh, I think you've answered enough…" Saix said.

"Okay, well, does that mean it's my turn?"

"No, I think we should start going clockwise… That would mean it's Chelly's turn. Take it away!" Leximy announced.

"Oh dear…" Chelly said, looking around. "Um…Leximy! Truth or dare?"

As Leximy thought, Axel leaned behind Chelly and poked Roxas, who looked over at him. "This is getting good!" he whispered.

"How?"

"We'll get into the good stuff about Marluxia and Saix! Then it's on with the fighting!"

"Let's just hope we'll be able to break them up…" Roxas whispered with a smile.

"Hmm… Uhm… Let's see… Huh….. Well, I could pick….. nah, maybe I should choose….. no…. eto…. Ano…okay, I've decided! Wait, never mind… okay fine. Truth or dare, Chelly?"

"Wait, I got lost! Which one did you pick?"

"Just answer the question! Don't think you can get out of this that easily!"

"I…I…I…" Chelly stuttered, covering her face with her hands.

Demyx pointed accusingly at her. "She's got something to hide!"

"What? I do not! …truth! I don't think I can handle dares…" Chelly finally decided.

"I truth you to ask me a dare question!" Leximy said with an evil laugh. "Wow, I got a little too worked up there…"

"I got a little lost…but I'll give you a dare!" Chelly said, turning to everyone else. "Any suggestions?"

Marluxia and Saix opened their mouths to speak but quickly shut them when Chelly threw a glare at them. "No way are you two getting your opinions in on this…"

Marluxia pouted and Saix crossed his arms across his chest with a frown.

"I dare you to…" Chelly started. "Confess your love for someone in this room…besides me!"

"What a lame dare," Leximy said with a sigh. "Fine, I love…"

There was a slight pause in which Marluxia and Saix sat on their toes in anticipation.

"…Lexaeus!"

"What?" Marluxia and Saix exclaimed in sync, glaring at Lexaeus; Lexaeus stared at them silently.

"Wait a minute…so if Leximy says that now…" Axel said, turning to Chelly. "And you said that earlier…does that mean you were serious?"

Roxas laughed at Axel's panicking face. "I'm sure she's just kidding, Axel. We know who she really loves."

Axel and Roxas smiled and pointed to themselves.

"Hey…" Axel said.

"Wait a minute…" Roxas said.

Chelly looked around. "Whose turn is it now?"

"I'll go!" Leximy offered. "Okay, Larxene… I dare you to-"

"Hey! Aren't you supposed to let me pick?" Larxene exclaimed.

"Well… I guess if you really think it makes the difference…"

"I pick truth," she replied looking smug.

"Okay, fine, I truth you to confess your true feelings to Demyx."

"You can't "truth" me to do something. That's the same as a dare!"

"Just do it," Xemnas said. "I think we all want to hear this."

"Fine… Demyx," Larxene said with a sigh as she turned to meet his emerald eyes. "Secretly I really… I really do hate you. I have fantasies about murdering you in your sleep."

Demyx audibly swallowed as he slightly backed away from the circle.

"Hm…I was hoping for something a bit more optimistic," Leximy said, the disappointment in her voice evident.

"I was hoping for her to confess her love to him! It'd be nice to have a couple in here!" Chelly agreed, glaring at Saix and Marluxia who looked longingly at Leximy. "Oh well… I guess that hope is gone. Well, I think it's Demyx's turn, but he looks too scared to talk…"

Demyx trembled too much to make any kind of response.

"I guess Axel will have to go instead," Leximy said with a shrug. "You'd better come up with something good, or we'll have to move on…to something else."

She made an evil grin, which Axel copied as he scanned the room for the next victim. "Who should I pick…?"

"Pick me!" Chelly said, raising her hands. "Wait, this isn't a good game to be picked… Pick someone else!"

"Who are you going to pick, Axel?" Leximy prompted, smiling at Xemnas.

"Why are you looking at me…?"

"No reason…"

Xemnas turned and glared at Axel, who smiled a little. "Heh…on second thought, I'll just pick Roxas. Truth or Dare?"

"Um…dare?" Roxas replied, a little unsure.

"Dare him to kiss someone! Do it! Do it!" Leximy chanted.

"There are too many bad choices in here to kiss…" Roxas said nervously.

"That'd be too obvious," Axel added. "I dare you to…say something nice to Larxene!"

"What? No!" Roxas exclaimed. "Take Leximy's suggestion!"

"Let's hear it, Roxas," Larxene said, flipping her hair. "There are plenty of nice things you could say about me, I know it's a hard choice."

"Yeah…I'm sure that's it…" Roxas said with a weak smile.

"Don't do it!" Chelly whispered. "It's not worth it!"

"Noooo!" Demyx suddenly said, reaching out his hand to Roxas.

"Um…" Roxas stuttered. "Larxene, you…spend a lot of time getting ready…?"

"…and?" Larxene asked.

"Uh…that's all I've got…"

"Take it or leave it, Larxene!"Leximy said, interrupting any further comments she had; she took out a bottle and placed it in the middle of everyone. "New game!"

"This looks…intriguing," Xemnas said.

"Oh dear…" Chelly said, eyeing the bottle nervously.

"Now it gets interesting," Axel said with a smile.

"Marluxia's excited about this," Xigbar said.

As eyes turned to him, Marluxia's smile disappeared. "N-no I'm not!"

Saix turned to Leximy and muttered, "I am…"

"Great! You can go first, then, Saix!" Leximy said, handing him the bottle. "Spin the bottle!"

Saix took the bottle and spun it in the middle of the circle. "Land on Leximy, land on Leximy…" he whispered to himself.

"Marluxia! Nice! What..bad luck," Leximy said with a laugh.

"Me? Why me? Oh god, why me?" Marluxia whined, staring at the empty bottle pointing at him.

"Roxas, close your eyes, you're too young," Chelly said, covering Roxas' eyes with her hand.

"You, uh…didn't explain the rules of the game, so we have to start all over! Darn," Marluxia said with a snap. "Someone explain the rules and Saix can spin again."

Saix caught Marluxia's pleading look as he pulled on his shirt collar. "That's right… I need to hear the rules before I do it for real," he said with a cough.

Leximy sighed as Saix spun the bottle again. "The rules are simple," she explained as the bottle spun around and around. "You have to punch whoever the bottle lands on."

Just as she finished her sentence, the bottle pointed at Xemnas.