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Chapter 23: The Storm
The next two days, Xion's state didn't get any better. She had forbidden to leave her bed since she was close to faint a few times she left her room coz' she was bored. Roxas and Axel visited her after every mission, so it was natural she couldn't wait for their return every day.
It was dawn in The World that Never Was, so it was natural everyone was asleep by this time, everyone except Xion who couldn't sleep at nights since she slept all day. However, she managed to find herself entertained with her "Nintendo 64" or reading some books Axel brought her from the library, even if these made her headaches worse, but she didn't care about it.
As Xion was playing "Mario 64", she started listening that the usual rain in "The World that Never Was" was getting stronger, Xion noticed this but she didn't paid attention to it and continued playing…
-Yes! I got my eight star, now I can enter the sealed door! –she cried happily as Mario in the game made his victory dance
Xion's excitement was interrupted when a great flash illuminated her entire room for at least a second, followed by a noise similar to that of an earthquake she compared to a movie she saw. She immediately pressed the "start" button to pause her game. She felt how the fear started to get her body because of the strange noise she heard before.
She carefully got off her bed and tried to get a closer look to her window, it was raining heavier than ever, the heaviest rain she had seen at The World That Never Was if someone asked her. She shrugged noticing that beside the heavy rain everything was as usual, she was about to turn around when she saw a lightning far away illuminating her room again and followed by the huge noise again.
She quickly decided that this was the perfect moment for fear to take the better of her and she did what any person would do in her situation…
-AXEL! AXEL! –she started yelling running toward her friend's room since it was closer than Roxas'
Meanwhile at Axel's room, the "Flurry of Dancing Flames" was on the best part of his sleep. He started laughing on his dream. The conscious part of his body heard a distant "Axel" but decided not to pay attention to it.
-An ice cream made of fire… -he laughed still asleep
-Axel… -he heard again a distant voice still on his dreams, he laughed again
-It's a good idea, right Xion?
Suddenly, Axel's door was heavily opened which made the pyro awake instantly and jumped off his bed and falling to the floor. Just as he was landing he saw Xion running to him and getting below his bed and covering with her blankets making only her face visible. The guy blinked a little before asking the girl an obvious question…
-Xion…what are you doing? –he finally asked after some seconds
-Axel… It's the end of the world! The world is crashing, breaking or something! –she explained, Axel could easily notice the fear on the girl's voice
-…What are you talking about? –he asked, but the girl ignored his question
-You know something? We have to escape to other world while we can! We have to go and tell Roxas before is too late! –she said trying to get off below the bed but another thunder made her got again below the bed curling up and shaking, Axel understood then what was the problem
-End of the world? You mean the storm?
-The…what? –she asked showing her face again, Axel sighed and slowly got on his feet
-Alright… Get off there. –he ordered, the way Axel's voice sound make the girl think everything was in order, she shyly got on her feet meeting Axel's gaze
-Why do I suddenly feel stupid? –she said shyly, Axel sighed
-You're not stupid…Let's see, how do I explain this? –Axel said scratching the back of his head, but then he heard Roxas' voice calling his name
-AXEL! –he said standing in the door panting
-What? Is something wrong? –he asked, after Roxas recovered his breath he came running to Axel
-Axel, its horrible! The world is crashing, or breaking or something! We have to get out of here before its too late! –he said alarmed, the girl immediately got scared again
-I knew it! Let's open a dark corridor to Twilight Town! –Xion cried out scared, but Roxas shook his head
-I already tried, but dark corridors aren't working! –he answered, Xion got pale as tears started to form on her eyes from the fear
-Oh no! What are we going to do?
-Axel, you're the one who knows everything, what can we do to save ourselves? -Roxas said turning to Axel, both teens got surprised to notice Axel had his face covered with one of his hand
-Why? What did I do to deserve these? –he said in a low voice, another thunder flashed the room which made both teens to hug each other in fear
-Axel do something, NOW! –Xion cried, Axel was ready to punch both teens on his head but something deep inside him prevented him from doing it
-Relax, Axel… They're just kids… It's not their fault…-Axel told himself
Axel took both teens to the Grey Area and started explaining them what a "storm" was which wasn't exactly easy. After some minutes, he finished his explanation.
-I knew I would feel stupid… -Xion sighed
-So… this "thunders" aren't dangerous? –Roxas asked
-Not if you're indoors!
-Oh.
-You know something, I would understand this from you Roxas, but from YOU Xion? I thought you were a smart girl!
-Hey don't blame me! I have never experienced something like this before, its normal I was scared. Beside, I'm not as stupid as Roxas! –Xion defended herself
-Excuse me? –Roxas asked her raising an eyebrow
-It doesn't matter. The good news are: since dark corridors can't be created during thunder storms, we have a day off, isn't that wonderful? –Axel said excited, Xion smiled
-Yeah! I won't be alone today! –she cried happily
-That's right! Well, we still have a couple of hours for sleeping, so let's go. –Axel said with a smile, Roxas smiled also but Xion got a little sad…
-Oh… right…
-What's wrong, Xion? Still scared? –Axel asked, Xion nodded
-Yeah… But I just have to get asleep. Not big deal. –Xion explained, Axel nodded
-Hey, if you're that scared, I guess I can go and be with you. You won't be that scared if you're with a friend, right? –Roxas offered, Xion smiled and happily nodded
-Really? Thanks Roxas!
-Alright, if that's all I'm going to have some sleep. Play nice you two. –Axel said waving his hand and walking to his room, Roxas and Xion stared at him in confusion
-What did he meant by "play nice"? –Roxas whispered, Xion shrugged
A few minutes later, Roxas and Xion were both on the girl's bed talking about what ever thing. When they were talking, a black out occurred which made the girl got even more nervous and scared than before. Roxas noticed this and couldn't help but to concern
-Xion, are you ok? You're shaking!
-Ummm…Sure. Don't worry. I'm ok.
-Are you sure? –he asked again, the girl sighed
-Not really. Can I tell you a secret?
-Sure. What is it?
-You have to promise me you won't laugh! –Xion warned, Roxas sighed
-I won't laugh, what is it?
-Well, actually I know it sounds ridiculous but… I… I fear darkness. –she finally said, Roxas stared at her in confusion
-You fear…darkness? How's that possible? –Roxas asked in disbelief
-I have no idea… But trust me, you don't have an idea how difficult it is for me to try to get some sleep, specially these lasts days I've been sick! –she explained and then sighed, Roxas stared at her
-Well, that's not bad, I guess.
-Please, don't tell anybody. I don't want them to bother me for such a stupid thing.
-Don't worry. I'm not telling anybody,
Some hours later, almost everyone was gathered on the Grey Area. They had some candles to illuminate a little the room. Since it was the only area with light, it was obvious that was the only place would prefer to stay, even though only Roxas knew the reason.
-Damn it, when is this stupid storm going to be over? –Xigbar yelled mad
-Oh come on Xiggy, it's not that bad. This is the only time we're all together. –Demyx answered with a smile
-Why don't we play some board game or something? –Roxas suggested, Demyx immediately raised his hand
-Oh, Oh, I got a Monopoly on my room. –he answered
-Good, at least that's something! Go and bring it. –Axel told him
-What! But it's completely dark over there, what if a monster appears or something? Xigbar, would you mind coming with me?
-As if. Puppet, go with this little coward, please… -Xigbar told the girl, she immediately got nervous since none of them knew she was probably as scared as Demyx, or even more if possible. Fortunately for her, Roxas saved her.
-She can't go Xigbar. Remember she is sick. I'll go with him. –Roxas volunteered and disappeared on the dark halls with Demyx, Xion sighed in relief
-Thank you, Roxas… -she whispered
A few minutes later, Roxas and Demyx reappeared with the Monopoly on hands. Axel, Demyx, Roxas, Xigbar and Xion sat around a table as they began distributing the fake money. When everyone was ready to start the game…
-So… what are we supposed to do? –Roxas and Xion asked simultaneously, everyone slapped their faces at this question, even Demyx…
After some more minutes of explaining the rules and objectives to Roxas and Xion, the game began. Some hours later…
-Yay! You landed on Boardwalk Xigbar, you owe me 2000 munny! –Xion cried happily, everyone stared jealously at the girl since she had practically half of the game on her property. Roxas had the orange ones, Axel the red ones and the railroads and Xigbar had the purple and cyan ones. As everyone guessed, Demyx was the first to loose since he first landed in Xion's "Boardwalk" and then in a "chance card" he landed in "Boardwalk" again
-I'm sick of those stupid hotels! –Xigbar cursed giving the money to the girl who took it with a smile
After some more hours of playing, Roxas and Axel were eliminated being Xion and Xigbar the last players on the game. Xion got closed to loosing but in surprising way she managed to recover half of the properties again and minutes later as Roxas and Axel expected, she was about to win the game.
-Alright Xigbar, you're on your "Water Company", that means you can't throw a 3,4,6,9 or 11 or I'll win. –Xion informed grinning
-Thanks for telling us what's obvious, Poppet.
Xigbar threw the dices and fortunately for him, he got an 8 and landed on chance card. Xion started cursing Xigbar's luck while he made a ridiculous victory dance. When he pick his "chance card", his expression completely changed.
-What does it say? –Xion asked still mad
-"Advance to Boardwalk" –he muttered, but Xion didn't listened
-What?
-"ADVANCE TO BOARDWALK! –he yelled at her angrily
-Oh, that means… I'M THE WINNER! –Xion cried happily as Xigbar hit the board table throwing everything to the floor while Xion was now making a victory dance completely forgetting she was still sick. Roxas and Axel stared at her in disbelief and both made the same question…
-Why does she always win everything? –they asked each other
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