Hey Everyone! The next chapter is up! WHOO! I hope it doesn't disappoint...I've been feeling a bit pressured and anxious to deliver a good next chapter after all the support I was getting from you guys. Well anyways I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it! Hope there aren't too many mistakes...I read over it like a bagillion times.

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Well CHEERS! And Enjoy everyone!

I'm going to say it anyways...the thoughts are in italics. Also the thoughts are only Axel's, just so you don't try to play match up with any of the characters.

.::Picture To Burn::.

Chapter 2: Ignite...

"You're kidding right? I mean she…she's a witch man!" Axel exclaimed loudly in protest.

"I'm well aware of her unique abilities. Nonetheless you are required to accept and carry out your new duty. Maybe this will teach you a little lesson about the consequences of stepping out of line…besides she is completely harmless," Xemnas said, a hint of annoyance starting to leak into his voice as a result of the fiery man's ceaseless objections.

"Aw, come on sir. Couldn't you get someone like Larxene to do this job? It's not like she bends over backwards doing work anyway. The only thing she seems to accomplish is sleeping with the whole Organization…" Axel said in a desperate attempt to get out of 'babysitting'.

"Drop it Axel. Or do you really insist on tempting me into giving you a whole string of less than pleasant jobs to add to your growing list?" the organization leader threatened angrily.

The fire dancer felt his small flame of defiance flicker out as his shoulders slumped in unavoidable defeat. He looked up to see a smile of triumph cross their leader's face, if only for a second, and finally mumbled a conquered,

"No, sir"

"That's what I thought…now it would be rude and unwise of you to keep our dear Naminé waiting any longer," Xemnas said as he returned his valued attention to the intimidating pile of paperwork, signaling to Axel that their conversation was, as of now, over.

Axel dejectedly ambled out of the Superior's chambers and made damn sure to slam the large door behind him. He violently shoved his hands into his pockets as he directed himself towards the corridor that held one of the few infamous white rooms. He couldn't help but let his angry thoughts grab hold of the steering wheel as his angst ridden thoughts swirled and multiplied in the confines of his skull. He continued trudging his way to Naminé's room, slowly but nevertheless getting there. However the sound of running footsteps made him abruptly stop, only to be shoved forward from the force of someone running into his back.

"What the hell…" he started to say as he turned around to see who or what had slammed relentlessly into him.

"Hey Axel, I knew it had to be you up here…heh, you're pretty much the only one who practically ever gets sent to the big guy…well besides Saïx, but that's a whole other story I don't want to read dude." the scar faced man said with a visible shudder.

"Oh, it's just you…what do you want Xigbar, I'm kind of supposed to be somewhere," Axel said impatiently, accompanied by a worried glance towards the white room just up ahead.

I hope she doesn't go berserk because I'm not there on time or something…crap, what if she blows me up. God I need a smoke, this day just keeps getting worse.

"Yeah, I heard man, you have to take Demyx's old job…supervising that little witch. Dude, that blows." Xigbar said in his own unique form of sympathy.

"Tell me about it…" Axel grumbled, "I have to go, if Xemnas ever finds out how late I am he won't hesitate to kill me. Later"

"Heh, yea I'll see ya…make sure she doesn't bewitch you dude!" the Freeshooter yelled unhelpfully over his shoulder as he headed back towards the foyer.

"Stupid loser," Axel muttered as he closed the few feet of distance between him and the white room's door. He let out a sigh and cautiously twisted the doorknob to let himself into the witch's room. He shut his eyes in preparation for an attack and carefully took a step into the room.

Okay…no searing pain, no tingling feelings, and I still appear to have all my limbs. I guess she isn't some crazy, psycho, bitc…I mean witch, heh

Axel slowly opened his eyes and blinked a few times to get used to the luminous white that had seemingly swallowed the whole room. Once his eyes had adjusted, he scanned the room to spot the witch, Naminé. He almost started to panic when he didn't see her right away but relaxed when he spotted the bright colored pencils that had drawn his eyes to that location. She was surrounded by pencil crayons and quietly worked in a sketchbook. She had light blond hair that ended right below her shoulder and was pushed to one side of her neck where it rested prettily. Her bangs fell softly into her eyes and he watched, entranced, as she gently pushed them out of her face without looking up or hindering the progress of the picture forming in front of her. He struggled to close the door behind him while his eyes remained fixated on the girl silently drawing at the table.

Wow…she doesn't look anything like how Larxene described her. No warts, no yellow teeth, not a sign of scraggly black hair. Heh, she looks more like an angel than a monster. What a liar…sounds like someone's teetering on the edge of jealousy. Larxene sure knows how to swipe up the bitch award.

He shook his head lightly after realizing just how long he had been staring at Naminé.

Good thing she didn't see me looking at her…I must've looked kind of deranged

He warily made his way over to the off white couch against the left wall and after seeing he hadn't alerted her , unceremoniously parked himself roughly onto the surprisingly comfy sofa. But despite the softness of the cushions, Axel couldn't help but fidget uncomfortably for a few minutes. He returned his gaze to the girl at the table and titled his head to further study her.

You know, there's something really striking about her…she's really cute. Wait! What am I saying? Come on Axel get a grip man! This no time to get a crush on a captive.

He tried really hard to focus on something else, he really did. But he couldn't sit still and found his gaze unfailingly returning to Naminé. It didn't really help that he was bored out of his mind as well. He felt a powerful urge to break the silence.

Just say something, anything! It's not like you've never talked to a girl before, sure she's a witch but so what? Say the next thing that comes to mind…

He cleared his throat awkwardly and felt his muscles tense when she jumped in surprise.

I guess no one talks to her that often…that's kind of harsh when you think about it, no human contact. That's gotta suck…

His eyes met her face and he found himself involuntarily taking in every angelic feature with a hunger that caught him off guard. Her doe-like azure eyes connected with his intense jade ones and the softness and subtle curiosity that was peeking out from behind her irises made him relax. So he finally managed to choke out the question that had popped into his head moments before.

"Umm…do you mind if I light up?" he asked in a quiet voice that surprised him.

He mentally smacked himself in the forehead.

Axel you're an idiot! Out of a million things you could have said you chose that? Not the brightest crayon in the box are we Axel…and since when have you EVER in your life been quiet?

He could feel colour rise to his cheeks in embarrassment and looked up to see her face glazed with a thin layer of confusion and he couldn't help but notice how cute she looked with her head tilted a little to the left, accentuating her uncertainty. So he felt obliged to elaborate himself.

"Sorry…I meant, do you mind if I smoke? I've sort of had a rough day…I don't smoke a lot or anything but I really need one right now." he said and inwardly wondered why he had felt the need to explain himself.

He watched her confusion melt away and a small smile grace her lips. He felt a weird anticipation to hear her voice.

"Oh…no I don't mind," she said timidly in a dulcet tone that gently caressed his ears.

He watched as she returned to the picture she had momentarily abandoned, secretly relishing the lingering sweetness of her voice. He then proceeded to fish in his cloak pocket for his faithful cigarettes and lighter. He stole another glance at Naminé before expertly flicking his lighter to expose the small flame that then ignited the waiting cigarette in his fingers. He stuffed both the pack and lighter back into their place in his pocket before raising the cigarette to his expectant mouth and taking a deep draw of it's toxins. He sat back into the couch as his tension flowed from his body and let out a deep sigh of contentment.

You know maybe this won't be so bad…heh, stupid Xemnas. Some punishment.

Well that was the second chapter, y'all! I hope you liked it and it wasn't a letdown. I also hope it wasn't too short...I always worry about stupid stuff like that. Well anyways, you know the drill! Remember to review and you'll get a cookie straight out of the oven...all moist and chocolately, mmm...

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