Kingdom Hearts: Re-Chain of Days
Chapter 23: So what now?
Karma's Slave
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts in any form.
Note: I'm going to start skipping meaningless missions after this chapter but if there is anything important in them I will make sure it is included in the story.
Note 2: For those who would like to see Aqua's new outfit, then stop by my DeviantArt page, JenJay123
The following day after Xion had regained her keyblade, the duo were split apart just as Saix said they would be but this time Xion and Roxas hadn't given Number seven an argument about it.
Roxas was walking into the grey area to obtain his newest mission, where he had come across Number's three and nine otherwise known as Xaldin and Demyx.
"I could really use a break" whined Demyx as he didn't want to do anything but that was normal for water elemental Nobody; the others have learned to tune out number nine's whining.
Xaldin on the other hand had taken notice of Roxas, calling out to the boy "Hmph, Finally able to hack it on your own" he said to number thirteen. Roxas ignored the older man as he headed over to Saix.
"You'll be working solo again, starting today. I've prepared new missions accordingly." Spoke Saix, Roxas nodding his head 'yes' at Saix. "Your mission is to find and destroy the Antlion heartless.
Roxas travels to Agrabah to defeat the Antlion while roaming the dirt streets of Agrabah coming in contact with Heartless around every corner until Roxas arrives at the palace Gates and the immediately sees Aladdin and Jasmine in conversation.
"What do mean it disappeared" questioned a worried Princess Jasmine.
"It's just like I said jasmine, the sandstorm moving across the desert up and vanished; we can finally go outside the city again." Spoke Aladdin.
"Well that's wonderful!" exclaimed the princess of Agrabah "What a relief" she then added as she smiled at her boyfriend.
Roxas was carefully hidden as he continued to watch the two speak, the similar voice in his head was telling him to listen it claiming that it could be relevant to the mission.
"Hold on it there, Jasmine" Aladdin cutting her off in saying anything else "We stilled need to watch out for heartless. They've been sighted around Agrabah even after the storm cleared up." The princess nodding in agreement as her boyfriend spoke "You'll have to be careful Jasmine." he told her.
"What will you do" the Princess asked, "I'm going to make sure everything is okay" he answered her. The princess nodding her head in agreement, "All right, I want you to be safe too Aladdin" spoke the princess of heart.
Both Jasmine and Aladdin leave the area as does Roxas as he makes his way to the Sand swept Ruins,
Where a giant heartless is swimming through the dunes of the sand. Roxas sees Antlion and summons the keyblade. Antlion wasn't hard to defeat at all, the heartless made sure to say hidden among the sand but would manage to appear half way into the surface making it easy for Roxas to lock on and attack him, head on. The heartless would make sand pillars to try and get rid of Roxas but the young nobody would simply rely on his 'dodge roll' to escape the pillars which prompted Roxas to use magic against the creature; using the Blizzard spell.
After a tough battle with the Antlion, the creature then collapses to the ground; a giant heart floating out of the creature. Roxas dismiss the keyblade and heads back to the Agrabah finding himself back at the palace gates where he once again sees Princess Jasmine and Aladdin.
"How are things looking now" asked the concerned princess. "Eerily quiet, there are definitely fewer heartless out there then there were before" explained Aladdin.
"You're making it sound like a bad thing" replied the princess of Agrabah, "Now we can finally have some relax a little" added Jasmine.
"Or at least focus on rebuilding" spoke Aladdin
Roxas continued to watch the two as they conversed; the Nobody was to focused on them that he couldn't see the figure behind him, "I'd say that's another case closed" spoke a loud but hushed tone of voice. Roxas is immediately surprised by this voice from out of nowhere, "Yaaagh" Roxas with a hand over his chest then looks up to see Genie and Carpet
"Oh stop, I'm not that scary. Are you trying to give me a complex?" spoke the Genie of the lamp, "It's not my fault you popped out of nowhere!" Roxas pointed out as he was finally calming down from the sudden surprise.
Genie merely looked at Roxas, "This coming from the guy who vanished into thin air the last time we met!" Roxas had to admit Genie had him there. "Well anyway, I'm glad to see Al's doing all right. Now I can enjoy the rest of my vacation free of worries" exclaimed Genie as he was beaming with so much enthusiasm.
"So you're not going to say hello?" asked Roxas
"Nobody ever tell you three's a crowed?" Genie asked Roxas who looked confused by the expression "Well it's time for the crowed to clear out!" Genie then declared as he and Carpet had begun to fly out as they let Roxas in the dust.
Roxas could only shake his head "What is that guy's story, anyway? He said he used to be a genie in a lamp. .." Roxas spoke out loud to himself.
"Ya really want to know?" asked Genie has he suddenly reappeared on the other side of Roxas; "Agh!" Roxas screamed from surprise once more. The young boy turned to see the blue magical being, "It's a long story amigo?" started off Genie. "Long, long ago, before time was time..." Genie was already rambling off.
"Never mind, then" Roxas cutting off Genie's biography. The once Genie of the lamp looking disappointed before he began to fly off once more, "Awww...Okay then, This time it's so long for real!" Genie saying good-bye to Roxas as he lies towards carpet and continue on their vacation while Roxas goes to twilight town to join Xion and Axel for some ice-cream,
Dairy entry: 97
Every day after work, the three of us have been going to our place on top of the clock tower to have ice cream. We don't talk about much but I wouldn't miss these conversations for the world. I wonder if Axel and Xion feel the same way.
I wonder if the other organization members have their own routine. It's hard to picture.
-Roxas
Aqua's item bag had been placed upon the only dresser in the room while as the black leather cloak she was wearing was folded and placed onto a seat of a chair.
Aqua taking a deep inward breathes as she slowly began to wake up. For a split moment Aqua had forgotten where she was till she recalled the advanced 'sleep' spell Master Yensid had used on Mickey, Riku and herself. Aqua groaning as she went to sit up; her body trying to un-stiffen it's self.
"Good Morning dearie," spoke an older but kind voice; Aqua turning her attention to whoever was in the bedroom with her. Aqua could see three older women with wings and holding wands in their hands; the women were dressed the same but in the colors of red, blue and green. Aqua felt as though they've met before, "Enchanted Dominion, that's right" her mind spoke to her.
"The last time we meet, we never got around to thanking you for helping Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora" said the woman dressed in red as she appeared to be the leader amongst the trio.
Aqua merely nodded her head as the fairy continued, "But then when our world and so many others fell to the darkness; you and your student had saved us all from a terrible fate and there is just no way to ever fully repay you for it all" spoke Flora, Aqua sighed as she felt her eyes glistening at the heart felt thank you, she was feeling in her heart; the bluenette master didn't need to say anything as her eyes did the talking for her.
"Now dear on a request from Master Yensid; we are here to assist you in finding new clothes to wear but only after you have bathed and eaten" said Flora, Aqua nodded to the fairies. "After word, you are to join Master Yensid along with King Mickey and your student to discuss current the current matters at hand" Added on the Flora.
"Thank you" Aqua said to the women as the bluenette keyblade master had finally gotten up from the bed as then the fairy trio had leaded Aqua to where she could freshen up.
Moments later
Aqua closing her eye lids as her bare skin was enwrapped in the relaxing hot water; Aqua enjoying the feeling of her tense muscles finally unwinding as she laid in the old style bathtub; feeling like she really didn't have a care in the world. The keyblade master would be lying, if she said she didn't enjoy this feeling.
After her moment of relaxation; Aqua returned to the bed chamber as she wore a towel around her body, she sow that the trio of fairies had left her a tray of food on the desk of the room.
Roxas's next two missions weren't that all exciting, yesterday he was assigned a training mission in the hall of empty melodies but today he's being sent back to Agrabah to eliminate four aerial masters. After words, he went to have ice cream with Xion and Axel.
"Xion, is your keyblade still working" Roxas asked his female companion.
Xion looks at Roxas "Yeah, everything is fine now." Xion replied before taking another bite of the sea-salt ice cream, "That's good!" spoke Roxas. "I owe it all to you and Axel" Xion then said.
Axel was blushing again as he turned to hide his face, "Eat your ice cream before it melts" he told them."
"Hah, look at Axel! He's bright red" mocked Roxas.
"Shut up" said the red-head while Xion merely shook her head and let out a few laughs.
Aqua having eaten and now dressed in her normal clothes, Aqua had let the cloak on the bed and she had put on her trench coat. Flora, Fauna and Merryweather had returned to the bedroom only this time they had their magic wands out, "Now dear, it is time for to have a change of clothes" said the fairy in red.
The female keyblade master quirking an eyebrow at the trio "what's wrong with what I'm wearing?" Aqua asked the trio of fairies.
"Well nothing, dearie" the fairy in green speaking up "but have not looked into the mirror lately, your clothes seemed to have gone looser as they have worn out by you." Spoke Fauna and then Merryweather added her own voice, "not to mention you have been fighting in this outfit and look at it, it's torn and ripped" Aqua looking down at her clothes.
"It's just not very fitting for woman of your status" Then added Flora. It was a fact that couldn't be denied but the fairies were right about her clothes it had been long time since Aqua ever felt any trivial insecurity about herself.
Flora letting a few light chuckles escapes from her lips "It's nothing to worry about my dear, that's why we're here to offer you something better" Flora then said.
Aqua then nodding her head, "Alright" she said to the fairies, "That's the spirit Ms. Aqua" said Merryweather.
"Wands at the ready, ladies" as the three fairies took a stance and pointed them in Aqua's general direction. At first Aqua's outfit changed green, then pink and then blue and then Flora and Merryweather began fighting over what color for Aqua to wear.
"It's should be Blue! It'll match with her hair and eyes" "No! It should be pink, it'll enhance the color of her eyes and hairs, making them stand out more." This went on for about thirty minutes.
"Ladies please!" Aqua snapped at them "It's only a color, it defiantly shouldn't matter to my enemies whether or not my clothes match my hair or not." She added.
"Your right, we're sorry." And with that said done the fairies pointed their wands at the Keyblade Master; instead of her clothes being repaired or palette swapped Aqua's body became wrapped up in their magic as she felt the outfit she was wearing began to fade away and a new one appearing in its place, Aqua could feel that the outfit was defiantly lighter than her old one. The magic that was wrapped around her body was now gone.
"Well go on dear, take a look at yourself." Aqua looked into a body length mirror and was amazed at the site before her. the keyblade master felt like she was twenty years old again, the trio of fairies had given Aqua an outfit that resembled the one she wore many years ago, she had an halter top was attached to a collar around her neck, with a dark blue mesh like material while rest of the halter top was a black leather material and not a corset like Aqua used to wear; the pink straps she used to wear over her chest were now across on her stomach and once more proudly showing her master's symbol.
She had black leggings that went into knee high boots while the boots themselves had a medium sized wedged heel. Aqua now wore a light blue wrap around her waist; on her arms she still had her armor pads but now she wore long fingerless arm warmers that were colored black.
Aqua's hair was tied back with a band with some long pieces of hair framing the side of her face.
"Thank you" she then told the fairies.
This was the one room where the superior of the organization could gather his thoughts. Xemnas stared at the armor across the room he watched the lingering sentiment of his old friend appear. Xemnas slightly groaned at the young image of Aqua that had appeared before him; having seen the real Aqua at Hollow Bastion and in Castle Oblivion would make him grow tired of this sentiment.
Xemnas groaning once more, "She's still not ready" the Nobody said out loud to himself.
Axel was lying on his mattress, alone in his room as Saix came into it without any permission. "Have you ever heard of knocking, Saix? I hear it's all the rage in proper manners" Axel peaking mockingly to the blue haired man.
"Tell me Axel, What has Xion been doing?" Saix questioned the man. The flurry of dancing flames quirking a brow at his old friend as the red head began to sit up. "How should I know? I'm not keeping tabs on her." Axel said to Saix.
"But the two of you are close" stated Saix. "So what! I've got to rat on my friends to you" Axel then said as grew angry at his once old friend. "Get out of my room, man" added the red-head. Axel wasn't even sure what Saix could want with Xion. Last Axel checked Saix couldn't tolerate number fourteen but now Number eight was feeling obligated to keep him away from Xion.
Saix wasn't certainly not happy with Axel's disobedience, "You and Xion will be executing your next mission together."
Axel crossing his arms over his chest "Yes sir, thank you, sir. You paid me a personal visit just to tell me that?" mocked the wielder of fire "...We also need you to go back to Castle Oblivion" added Saix. Letting out a groan as this was suddenly thrusted down on Axel "We, or you?"
Saïx says nothing. Axel looks back at him then Saix choosing to talk "The castle hasn't given up all its secrets. And there's one in particular Lord Xemnas is especially interested in." spoke the scarred faced man. Axel then raising an eyebrow "You mean the chamber; we turned that place inside out. If it's there, we're not gonna find it by just looking." He told Saix, while in Axel's mind his thoughts showing that the only who could get there was Aqua.
"Hmm...Then let me give you another incentive. Naminé isn't the only one who can trace her beginnings to Castle Oblivion. Xion comes from there, too." mentioned the blue haired man. Axel pretending not to care "Whatever, you're the one who wants me to go. Don't try and dress it up as a favor."
"Hmph" went Saix at Axel's behavior
"Let me guess that chamber will tell you everything you don't know about Xemnas's true agenda. Is that the idea?" Axel taking a shot in the dark of what Saix was getting at.
Saix turning away from his comrade as he headed towards the open window to stare at Kingdom Hearts "The Chamber of Repose, and its antipode, the Chamber of awaking, Xemnas isn't telling us something. And the missing chamber, the Chamber of awaking; it holds all the answers. We need those answers to gain the upper hand for our own reasons."
"Look, I knew Vexen and Zexion would be obstacles. That's why they're not here anymore. When have I ever complained about the dirty work?" Saïx says nothing
"I cleared the way to the top for you. Just do me a favor and don't trip on the way up." Saïx turns to leave
"A solo mission in Castle Oblivion... Expect the orders soon." Spoke Saix as he leaves Axel's bedroom. Putting a hand behind his head "Naminé...and Xion" Axel then said to himself as he was now alone.
Roxas walks into The Grey Area and sees Xigbar and Demyx
The mullet haired boy speaking to him first "Hey, man, you missed your amigos; Team Axel already left." said Number Nine, the younger Nobody looking at Number Nine like he grew an extra head "Team Axel?" Roxas asked Demyx
Nodding his head Demyx explained. " Yeah, he and Xion teamed up for the day which means they get to work half as hard, that is so totally unfair" Which turned into whining from Demyx.
"Today you get to work with me, tiger." Called out Xigbar as he had a smirk across his face as Ventus watched from the inside out he still couldn't shake the deja'vu vibe he was getting from the free shooter but then again Ventus was still over whelmed with shock of what Terra has become and the many things he lost.
Number Thirteen's eyes slitting "Don't call me 'tiger." He said to the elder member.
Xigbar playing defensive "Heh you like "kiddo" better or maybe you're mad because Poppet got the best nickname?" mocked the one eyed man, Roxas then shaking his head at the free shooter "Ugh, never mind" muttered the key of destiny.
Demyx watched the interaction between his two comrades. Xigbar putting his hands on his hips "Today we get to go explore a new world together. Pack up, tiger, and let's get moving." Spoke Xigbar, Roxas mumbling a 'Fine' under his breath as he headed over to Saix.
"How come I don't get a nickname...?" Demyx then asked as he felt out. Xigbar gave a glance at Demyx "Oh you have a nickname, its Lazy bastard" spoke the one eyed man; Demyx then frowning at clearly insulting nickname.
Roxas and Xigbar arrive in Olympus Coliseum; Xigbar was the first to speak amongst the duo. "All right, let's make with the investigating and haul it back home."
"What are we investigating?" asked the ever curious Roxas. Xigbar looked back to Roxas "We're investigating what's to investigate. Maybe there are new recruits around." He explained to the boy though the one eyed man was just making up his excuse. "New recruits? What kind of people does the Organization look for?" Roxas began questioning.
Xigbar shrugging his shoulders "Nobodies." He answered, "You mean...with a capital N" replied Roxas.
"Bingo. You know somebody turns into a Heartless if the darkness gets their heart, right? Well, say this person's heart is strong real strong. Sometimes, you wind up with a sort of byproduct: a Nobody. Take the strongest of those the real cream of the crop stick 'em in a room, and you've got us: the Organization." Explained Xigbar
Roxas making a movement with his head "I didn't know everybody was such an elite." He confessed to the older man; Xigbar began letting out a few chuckles "Heh-Heh... elite? As if. You and Xion are the real exceptional ones."
"What? Why?" pondered a confused Roxas
Various Heartless then begin to appear
"Uh-oh; Looks like conversation hour is over. Time to tidy up, Roxas." Said Number Two of the Organization as he summoned his two guns, Roxas nods while he summons his kingdom key. They defeat all the Heartless
"There you are! I been waiting' for you!" a voice calling out to Roxas from behind him "Huh?" the young nobody looking around to see a satyr walks over to them
"Phil" Ventus speaking to himself as he saw the old friend, Ven couldn't help but wonder would Phil mistake Roxas for himself but the saytr hadnt.
"What took you so long! I got everything set up! C'mon, hop to it. You want to be a hero, and that takes time." The creature grabbing Roxas by his arm trying to drag the boy to the training areas but Phil didn't get far.
"What? But I'm…" Roxas tried to say
"Here to train, I know! Save your breath, kid. You're gonna need it. By the way, nice moves back there. Hercules told me you had potential. Gotta hand it to him, he's got an eye for talent! I don't coach just anybody, ya know. Hope you came ready to sweat, kid!" Phil continuing to talk on
Roxas trying quickly to convince the small creature that Roxas wasn't the one he was looking for "Um, no! I think you've got the wrong guy. Xigbar, tell him…" He looks beside him and Number Two was simply gone "Xigbar! Where'd you?"
Phil looking around as if to mind the boy's desperation "Your fighting's better than your standup routine, kid. Stick to what you know. You got a name?" Phil then asked the young boy.
"Um, Roxas."
"Okay, Roxas. I got to go double check the training equipment. Meet me inside the Coliseum when you're ready and don't take all day!" speaks the satyr while Phil is leaving area
"Wow, Roxas. Moonlighting as a wannabe hero now?" Roxas looks beside him again as Xigbar is there all of a sudden
"Xigbar, why'd you leave me like that?"
"To hide, in case you forgot, the Organization runs a stealth operation."
"Well, yeah, but..." Roxas tried to say "Still, this worked out pretty well, wouldn't you say?" said Xigbar as he was cutting the boy off "How do you figure that?" Roxas then asked as he crossed his arms "You don't have to sneak around now that you're one of them. I'm sure you'll be the best wannabe hero they've ever had." Explained the one eyed man.
Roxas giving Xigbar a glare of some sort "Wannabe? What's that supposed to mean?" he responded to the older man.
"Heh, what indeed?" replies the one eyed man as he opens a dark corridor; Roxas's blue eyes widen in surprise "Hey, you're bailing on me?"cried out Roxas"As if, I just don't want to get in the way of your valuable training. I care about your future, Roxas." Xigbar then enters the corridor.
Roxas turns around "Ugh, fine. I'll handle this myself. I should do some recon here first, before heading into the Coliseum."Roxas examines the large doors of the world exit.
"Columns around the door... Maybe this is some kind of temple? They use lightning bolts as a symbol." He finds a large board posted up on the wall with a picture of a man with flames for hair
"There are a bunch of names on the board with numbers next to them, some kind of leader board?" He finds three more board posted up on another wall
"It's a leader board... First place: Hercules. What are all these leader boards for?" He examines another one "It looks like a leader board... First place: Sora."
Roxas walks up to a giant gold statue of a warrior holding a sword and shield "The statues, the architecture... Everything about this place is amazing. This building has got to be the Coliseum."
He examines an identical statue "I have to jump just to touch this statue's knees. Good thing no real warriors are this tall!" Roxas looks through a window in one of the walls "Are those…Yeah, there are clouds right outside the window! Where is this place!"
Roxas enters the Coliseum Vestibule and notices trophies along the walls. He examines the Pegasus Cup trophy
"There's a trophy sitting here. This one's kind of elaborate... Are those horns?"
He examines the Phil Cup trophy "This trophy is shaped like a shield."
He examines the Hades Cup trophy "This trophy looks different from the others." He looks at the Hercules Cup trophy "Look at all these trophies... This one here definitely outshines them all. I saw these lightning bolt symbols on the doors outside..." On the wall, he spots a green-bordered poster and reads it
"How to Train like a Champ? You can't train if you don't chain! Wanna rack up points? Then chain, chain, chain. No chain, no gain!" Okay... I think they want me to chain."He searches the rest of the room, but finds nothing else suspicious or interesting.
"I think I've got a pretty clear picture now. The Coliseum must be some kind of arena. That would explain all the trophies. They look like something you'd win in a sporting event."
"Plus, those boards outside those must be the winners. Who was the guy who came in first again? I know I saw his name...Hercules?"
"Yeah, one of the boards definitely said, "Hercules." I guess he's the toughest guy in town. Wonder what he's like...Anyway, it seems kind of quiet for an arena. I don't hear any cheering. "
"The competition must be over for now. So much for sneaking into the stands. If I want to do anymore recon, I'll have to pretend I'm here to train...Well, it couldn't hurt to try... Could it?" Roxas as he was processing all this information out loud and to himself. A few minutes begun to pass as Roxas then decided to go see Phil about training.
Roxas talks to Phil "Finally! Let's get started already! You ready for training, kid?"
Roxas competes in Phil's Training "Not bad, kid! Not bad at all! Next time, I want you to go for 200 points." Later, after some more training Roxas was tired by this point in the day.
"All right, Roxas. Let's call it a day. Not too bad for your first time in the Coliseum. Keep up this pace and you'll do just fine kid! This is good because we need all the help we can get" spoke Phil
"Help with what?" asked the curious Roxas. "Why are you looking for new people to train here, anyway?" he added on
Phil merely shrugged his shoulders "I guess you could say we're understaffed" Replied Phil "So there aren't any strong people around here?" questioned Roxas
"What are you, crazy! We got ourselves a bona fide hero! The champ in these parts is my prize student. Maybe you've seen him in the Coliseum before?" Roxas lightly tossing his head from side to side "What does he do here?" asked the boy.
Phil was looking at Roxas as if he had turned into a three headed hell hound. "Wait, are you saying' you signed up for hero training without even knowing what the Games are! Oy...let me break it down easy for ya, kid. There's a hero and a ginormous monster..." the satyr tried to explain to Roxas
He looks over at the trophies on the wall "They fight, people come to watch, and that is what this whole place is for! At least, until those Heartless started showing up in droves. With back-to-back matches in the Games and taking out the Heartless, our champ's been working way too much." Phil explaining as best he could.
Roxas while using a hand to rub the side of his head "So the Games are like a tournament? Do I get to enter?"
Phil busted out into laughter, which had caught the resting Ventus's attention "You? In the Games! "
Roxas now glaring down at the small creature "What's so funny about that?"Demanded Roxas "I got two words for you kid, Outta. Your. League." Answered Phil. Roxas gets a flash of Aqua, Sora, Donald, and Goofy also talking to Phil; Roxas tries to shake off the image as quickly as he can.
Phil crossing his arms "You got promise, I'll give you that. But you'll need a lot more training before you're ready for the big time." He added on as he left Roxas by himself.
"So that's what this place is for: some kind of "Games." I saw stands all around that arena. People must come to watch. I wonder if they'd let me compete if I kept up with the training. Either way, I think I can return to the castle now. I've had a pretty good look around.
Roxas looks at the trophies again "These must be trophies for the Games. Are these the actual trophies? Do the winners not get to take them home?" Roxas passes by Hercules on the way out of the Lobby"
"Hey, Phil! I'm back!" greeted the Demi-god "It's about time, Herc. That new trainee you scouted showed up already." Hercules raising a brow "Really? Wow. He said it would take him awhile to get here. He must've made record time!"
"He probably just couldn't wait to start training with yours truly. Not that I can blame him. The kid's got guts, I'll give him that. What'll you hear this..." spoke Phil
Roxas sees the warrior statues "Now I know why they have these big warrior statues out front. What's with the swords, though? Do you have to use a sword in the Games?"
He walks over to the Hercules Cup leader board "Let me just double check... Okay, first place was Hercules. Got it. Hmm, the Games must be held pretty often... And if people are competing to see who's strongest, then Xigbar was right. We might be able to use some of them. Wonder how long it'll be before the next one, well I'm sure I'll be back. Especially with Heartless on the loose. I should return to the castle. I don't want Xigbar to think I'm having too much fun here."
Axel and Xion sit on the clock tower, eating ice cream "Roxas must be working late" Commented Xion; Axel nodding his head "Hope Xigbar isn't giving him too hard a time" noted the red-head.
Xion agreeing with her friend "Yeah... Hey, Axel" Xion wanting to ask Axel something she deemed important "Hmm?"
"You know how you were talking the other day about how we all have pasts? When I sit here with you guys, it's weird... I get the strangest feeling
I used to watch the sun set with somebody else. Or when I'm by the sea" She takes out a seashell from her coat pocket "When I look at the water, and hear the waves lapping against the shore it's almost like I can hear another voice." The dark haired girl tried to explain to Number Eight.
Axel's face making a curious expression "So...you mean you remembered something?"
Xion shaking her head "No... It's not quite like that. Well, I don't know. Maybe these ARE memories... It just seems weird that they're mine." She said
"Hey, don't ask me." Said Axel as he tried to shake the topic though he wasn't sure what Xion was getting at.
Xion looking in Axel's eyes "But you have memories, don't you?"
Axel then turning his eyes from away from Xion's blue ones "Yeah. Not that they've ever done me any good." He muttered to himself.
Xion shrugging her shoulders "I guess I'm more like Roxas. Neither one of us remembers much." Axel says nothing and takes a bite of his ice cream "I wonder if he and I had this much in common before we were Nobodies." Xion then added.
Diary Entry: Day 117
Today it was me and Xigbar. Axel and Xion went out on their own mission.
Xigbar told me that Xion and me are "exceptional" you know, like, special Nobodies. Because we can use the Keyblade?
Work dragged on late, so I didn't make it up to the clock tower. I wonder if Xion and Axel made it.
Those pictures started flashing through my head again on the mission. The boy in red... What's it all about? Maybe when Xigbar called me "special" he meant "crazy"...Seriously, though, is Xion experiencing the same thing? It feels weird to ask.
-Roxas
Secret Report
Roxas is maturing at an impressive rate. His face, the way he handles the Keyblade, it's all exactly the same. The worlds seem so divided and alone, but there's always that steady thread there to connect them. And we Nobodies can never escape the things we did as humans. So it goes.
-Xigbar
End Chapter.