A/N: Hey! I'm back with chapter 7! Hope you like it!
Chapter 7: Our Law
Axel was bound and determined to find Roxas, even if he had to search all of Twilight Town. He had been searching for three hours and found himself in the heart of Hallow Park, in the thicket of the trees. He strained his eyes in the darkness.
Just when he thought it as hopeless, he spotted a blur of blond hair out of the corner of his eye. He swung around to see the yellow dot disappear around a tree. He chased after it.
"Roxas!" Axel yelled out, seeing the blond head of hair once again. The other stopped, turning around to give Axel a quizzical look. Axel stopped a few feet in front of the blond. His heart sank when he realized it wasn't him. This person was a few inches taller than Roxas, and his hair was slightly longer. His eyes, though they were just as blue, seemed distant, almost empty.
"We must be looking for the same person. The name's Ventus." The other blond introduced himself. His voice seamed as distant and empty as his eyes. It sent chills down Axel's spine.
"Oh, sorry for the mix up." Axel said, starting to turn. Ventus reached out a hand and grabbed his arm.
"Wait, since we're looking for the same person, how's about we look together?" Axel turned his head slightly. Something about Ventus didn't sit quite right with him.
"He's my brother. My twin to be exact. I would think that scene we're twins, it would be easier to find him, but I'm at a loss for where he could be. Do you have any ideas?" Ventus asked. His face seamed to show no emotion, which furthered Axel's suspicions.
"No, I've been looking for over three hours and still haven't found him. If you'll excuse me." Axel made to leave again, but Ventus' grip on his sleeve tightened.
"Oh, some on Axel, I'm sure you could use some help." Axel turned back around at this.
"How did you know my name?" Axel knew it had not been said to Ventus, so how could he know?
"You told me when I told you mine."
"I'm pretty sure I didn't." Axel huffed, wrenching his arm free, sending the blond a glare.
"Oh, but you did Axel." A small sneer formed on Ventus' face, sending chills down Axel's spine. There was definitely something up here.
"Who are you really?" Axel asked, backing up some.
"I already told you, I'm Ventus, Roxas' twin brother. I'm here to find him and bring him back home." Ventus' sneer grew, incorporating his eyes which flashed white before returning to their original blue.
"No... You can't have Roxas!" Axel yelled, throwing his arm out in front and away from himself. He stood his ground staring down this... he didn't even know if Ventus could be called a man. Ventus chuckled and shook his head.
"Axel... You have no say in the matter. He broke our law. Really, you should be killed because of what you know about us, but it's also against our law to take someone else's kill... maybe I can overlook that this one time." Ventus said. His hair turned jet black and straightened itself, falling flat around his face. His irises slowly faded from blue to white as his pupils turned into slits and the whites of his eyes turned black. Large white wings formed from his back, and he grew a foot and a half taller. Axel backed up, glaring at the no longer blond man. He watched as Ventus pulled a dagger from underneath his coat.
"What do you mean? Take someone else's kill?" Axel watched the other man carefully.
"Yes, you see, someone was sent here to kill you. He failed. You should consider yourself lucky. If Roxas hadn't butted in, you wouldn't be in this situation. Pity." Ventus said, casting a sideways glance at Axel.
"Who?" Axel asked, shooting the other man another glare.
"Wouldn't you like to know..." Ventus took a step forward, toying with the dagger in his hand. Axel stood straight, balling his hands into fists.
"Yes, I would. Tell me, or so help me God-"
"God? What do you think you're talking to? I am a God of Death." Ventus said calmly, rushing towards Axel.
Everything happened so fast, Axel couldn't comprehend what had happened. His eyes widened at the new pair of white wings that were spread out in front of him. Blond hair that spiked up unnaturally appeared in front of him. Ventus growled out, jumping back. He was no longer holding his weapon.
"Xira... you won't take this one." A distant pain filled voice came from the new comer.
"Sora! I knew you weren't dead... well, I guess you will be soon." Ventus, no, Xira sneered, rushing in for another attack. There was another flutter of wings ant two more people appeared, both of them with black wings.
"Xira, it's no use. Your Shinigami killing weapon is gone now." Roxas' voice came out.
"You can't take on three of us." Another voice said.
Xira looked around at the three then laughed.
"Do you really think you can take me on? You've got to be kidding me!" Xira said with another evil, distant laugh. Axel was totally clueless as to what was going on. Sora turned around to him, looking up at him with Eyes that resembled Xira's.
"Axel... I'm sorry about this." He said weakly, touching Axel's chest. Axel felt suddenly weak. He couldn't keep his eyes open. He fell to the side and the hooded figure caught him, gently laying him down as he passed out.
"Sorry boss." The hooded figure said as he stood back up to face Xira. He pulled down his hood, causing Xira to back up.
"D...Demyx. What are you doing here?" Xira asked, glaring at the taller man.
"Isn't it obvious, I'm here to protect the one who will kill you." Demyx said with a smile.
"Tch, you really think this human can stop me?" Xira growled out, positioning himself for another attack.
"No. Axel... won't be... able to... but... Lea will..." Sora said weakly. Pulling the dagger from his chest. Xira chuckled again, before pumping his wings and flying away. Sora fell to his knees and Roxas rushed to him.
"Don't worry... about me Roxas... Worry... about Axel." Sora said, clutching his chest. Roxas quickly scooped him up, looking over to Demyx who did the same to Axel. Roxas opened a portal and the small group disappeared into it.
A/N: Tsuki- Please don't kill me because of the cliffy! You'll all like the next chapter!
Karina-Tsuki… I may have to kill you for this one. I betaed like usual. Love me. Hate me. Whatever.