Rixka was sprawled out on her back in bed, sleeping soundly. A small smile played across her face as she dreamed. She was with her friends. One boy and one girl. They were her friends but she didn't know their names…. Couldn't remember them… but she knew for certain they were her close friends. They were all walking together, but the two started to pull farther away from Rixka…

The green haired boy turned around and waved at her. He was calling her but not calling her name… He was calling a different name… She reached for him as his voice changed. A new voice started calling her by name but it was still the boy's mouth moving…

"Rixka! Wake up! Rixka, wake up already, you lazy ass!" Axel's voice yelled.

Rixka's eyes shot open and she sat up quickly, smacking her head against Axel's. Rixka yelped and fell back clutching her head as Axel jerking back, rubbing his own head.

"Ow… Did you have to head butt me? That really hurt ya know." Axel said with a pouty expression.

"Sorry…" Rixka mumbled, looking up at him. "…Axel, why are you in my room?"

Axel grinned and put his hands on his hips. "We're partners today! Isn't that great? I get to spend the whole day with you!"

Rixka blinked. The whole day…. With Axel… She couldn't decide whether she was excited or worried about that.

"So come on, sleepy head! Time to get up!" Axel said a little too enthusiastically.

Rixka squeaked as she was suddenly picked up, bridal style. She quickly wrapped her arms around Axel's neck tightly.

"Ack! Rixka, loosen up! You're gonna choke me!" Axel took a deep breath as Rixka's grip loosened a bit. "Geeze… What got into you? Trying to kill me or something…."

"S-Sorry…. I just don't want to be dropped… Please put me on my feet, Axel."

"Hm… Fine. But only cause you said please." He said as he gently set her on her feet. "Better?"

"Much." She answered, smiling up at him.

"Great! Then let's get going!" He said and grabbed her hand; practically dragging her through a portal that she hadn't known was there.

"Um, Axel… Mind telling me what we're doing?" She asked as they appeared in a small village like place. "Where are we…?"

"We're in a place called Agrabah. Today is easy for us. We just have to look around. Kill some heartless if we see them. Simple." He grinned then and put his arm around her shoulders. "No need to worry about any heartless. You got me to protect you."

"Eh heh…. Yea well I don't need protecting anymore." She smiled and took his arm off her shoulders. "I have my weapons now ya know."

"What? No way! Don't tell me I missed my chance to be your knight in shining armor." Axel said, crossing his arms.

Rixka laughed a little and held one of her hands out. The same black fog appeared and formed one of her scythes. She smiled and twirled it. "See? I don't need a knight in shining armor."

Axel put his hand to his chin in a thoughtful manor. "Hm…. An independent girl who doesn't need protection now….?" He grinned. "I like it. It's sexy."

Rixka rolled her eyes as she rest the scythe on her shoulder before allowing it to disappear in a poof of smoke. "Alright, Axel. Let's get this over with. Are we splitting up?" She asked, putting her hand on her hip.

"Of course not, silly girl. You're stuck with me all day. Better remember that." *He said, grinning at her.

She blinks then shrugged. "Alright. You lead though."

"Fine. Come on." He waved for her to follow and started walking down the deserted streets. "Not many people out, huh…?"

"I wonder where everyone is…" Rixka wondered aloud as she looked around at the empty shops.

"Who knows? Who cares? Them not being here makes our job a lot easier."

"I guess you're right…" With that, the conversation died away, leaving the two in silence as they searched the area. Rixka sighed as they searched everywhere. "Axel, I don't see anything… I'm getting tired too…"

"Tch. Haven't even been with Demyx yet, but already catching his lazy eh?" Axel asked as he smirked at her.

"Hey! I am not lazy!"

Axel chuckled as he opened a portal. "Heh alright. Well I'm not seeing anything either. Let's get going."

Rixka nodded and walked through the portal. She blinked as she found them to be very high up in the open. "E-Eh…? Axel, where are we…?" She looked at him, finding him sitting on the edge of the tower they stood on.

"This is the clock tower in Twilight Town." He answered, as he held out a blue ice cream for her. "Here. Eat this. It's good."

Rixka blinked at the ice cream. She looked at it curiously as she slowly sat down next to Axel, being careful not to accidently fall over the edge. She took the ice cream and examined it more before taking a hesitant bite out of it. Her eyes widened in delight.

"Oh wow!"

"Heh. It's good huh?" Axel asked as he slowly licked his own ice cream.

"Really good!" Rixka said, happily munching on the treat.

"Hey slow down. You're gonna get-"

"Owwie…" Rixka whined, putting a hand to her head.

"- brain freeze…. Never mind." Axel said chuckling silently.

"Heh..." She gave him a small smile before finishing her ice cream a lot slower.

Axel and Rixka sat in silence then gazing at the setting sun. A small smile came across Rixka's face as she took in the peace. Pushing herself back, she got of the ledge and onto safer ground, leaning up against the clock tower wall. As her eyes slowly drifted shut, her last sight before sleep claimed her was Axel's relaxed posture.

"…Hey, Rixka, we should really head back now." Axel said, waiting for a reply. When none came, he turned to look at her. "Rixka…?" He blinked, finding her in a peaceful sleep behind him. He smiled and shook his head before picking the slumbering girl up in his arms. "Silly girl… Should've told me how tired you were." He mumbled as he stepped through a portal with her, placing them back in her room. He gently set her in bed covering her up. "Night, Rix." He whispered.

"Nngh… Night… Axel..." She mumbled as she curled up on her side, seemingly still fast asleep.

Axel blinked but smiled. He turned and quietly left her room, leaving her to sleep.