Hello everybody, I've been absent for so long and I'm really, really, really sorry. I had many troubles with my Internet provider and I've been very busy also so I couldn't upload, but from now on the story will be updated like it was before. I'm so sorry again. Anyway, here's the new chapter.
Chapter 27: Awakening
I'm starting to get impatient, when will Xion wake up? It's been more than a week now! I still have faith she will wake up, even though some other members say she will stay like that forever, but I try no to listen.
I went to Beast's Castle today, after I defeated a giant Heartless who seemed was ready to destroy the whole castle, the beast and that lady named Belle were talking outside the castle. It seemed they both care for each other, a lot. Xaldin said it was "love", but that's not what Demyx explained me the other day. Besides, he said love was a "weakness" and that it never lasted forever, so I don't know what to believe, I'm more confused than ever. Maybe Axel knows something but I sincerely doubt it…
After a hard day of work at Beast's Castle, Roxas went to the clock tower hoping to see Axel there, fortunately for him, he was there finishing his ice cream. Axel grinned when he spotted Roxas approaching.
-Hey, here comes the hard worker. –he said cheerfully while Roxas took his seat
-Any good news about Xion? –he said hoping a positive answer, but Axel shook his head making the blonde guy sigh. There was a moment of silence 'till Roxas talk again
-Axel, I need to ask you something…
-How surprising! –he answered sarcastically
-…This going to sound stupid, but… do you know what love is? –he finally asked, Axel was surprised by the question staring him in disbelief
-Excuse me?
-I've been having that question these last days, and I heard about it again on today's mission. It seems it is something powerful. –he explained, Axel listened carefully and then answered
-That's true. It is. But I'll never get to experience it. –he answered, Roxas nodded in understanding
-Nobodies can't love? –he asked already knowing what Axel's answer was
-You need a heart, man. –he simply said, Roxas lowered his head
-Right…
-Love is what happens if there's something really special between two people. –he continued with his explanation
-You mean like best friends? –Roxas asked, Axel scratched the back of his head
-Well, you can care about your friends, I guess, but that's not what I'm talking about.
-So, love is like a step above friends?
-Yes… well no. There aren't "steps". –Axel continued, Roxas lowered his head shaking it at the same time
-Now I'm even MORE confused! I don't get it. –he said resigned, Axel laughed at this
-What does it matter? We'll never know the difference. –he laughed, Roxas stayed in silent until another thing came to his head
-Do you think if I had a heart, I could love somebody?
-Of course. Actually, I know a little "Nobody" you'll be able to love. Once Kingdom Hearts is complete, you'll be able to do all kind of things.
-That's good. –Roxas said with a small smile on his lips, they continued eating ice cream and talking as usual.
Once they got back, they went to check Xion, unfortunately she was still sleeping making Roxas sigh in defeat. Axel stare at her also and messed her hair as he usually did when she was awake and mumbled something Roxas couldn't understand. He approached Xion's bed also and holded her hand.
-When will she wake up? -Roxas asked holding Xion's hand, Axel sighed
-I don't know man. I don't have all the answers. –Axel answered, Roxas sighed with frustration while holding Xion's hand tighter.
Axel decided it was best for Roxas to be away from Xion for now and took him away from the girl's room.
The next day. Roxas did his usual morning routine. After breakfast, he was about to go to Xion's room for his morning visit but Axel stopped him.
-Hey Roxas, we have a very difficult mission today, two giant Heartless at Twilight Town! We need to go now! –Axel ordered, but Roxas shook his head in disapproval
-But I need to go and see Xion first! –Roxas protested, Axel resigned in defeat knowing already it will be impossible to leave without Roxas checking in Xion first and decided to let him go
-Fine, but please hurry! I'll be on my room meanwhile. –Axel said disappearing in a dark corridor, Roxas nodded and started running toward the girl's room, unfortunately Saix was entering the Grey Area while he was leaving and stopped him
-Where do you think you're going, Roxas? You have a mission… -Saix reminded, Roxas sighed
-Which I'll do, but first I need to go and see Xion… -Roxas answered, Saix shook his head
-You "need"? Why do you "need" to see that useless garbage? –Saix answered coldly which made Roxas glare at him
-Why do you keep insulting her? She does more for the Organization than you! If someone is useless here that's you, who never goes to missions or anything. –Roxas yelled at him attracting Xigbar, Demyx and Luxord's attention.
-Really? I didn't knew that worthless puppet did such a splendid job, she can't even handle a mission by herself. –Saix attacked again, this time Roxas couldn't stand it anymore and summoned his Keyblade and aimed at Saix.
-Just say one more word and… -Roxas started but Saix interrupted him
-And what? Are you conscious of what you're doing? Lord Xemnas could consider attacking another member as betraying. Come on Roxas, I dare you…
-What makes you think I care?
-Good… Lets see how loyal you are to that puppet… I have been ordered to exterminate her if she doesn't wake up. Maybe I should finish her off right now. –Saix said turning around and walking away. This surprised Roxas who immediately ran and got in Saix way
-I'm not letting you do anything to her! If you want to get to her, you'll have to beat me first. –Roxas warned, a little smile appeared at Saix face which surprised everyone in the room.
-Then so be it. –Saix said summoning his Claymores, this surprised Roxas because he have never seen Saix fight before, but he didn't cringed and got ready to attack.
Saix quickly charged at Roxas and tried hitting him with his claymore, but Roxas docked quickly enough to dodge it. He used this opportunity to try and attack Saix off guard but just when he was about to do it, he stopped Roxas' Keyblade with his other claymore. Now Roxas was off guard, Saix used this opportunity and hit Roxas with his other claymore sending him flying toward the couch. At his, Demyx went quickly to aid him, but Roxas took him away from his way.
-Leave me, this…is my fight. –he told him with his sight set on Saix, his attitude actually making him smile
-Very well Roxas… -he encouraged and started running towards him again
Saix started attacking Roxas with multiple combinations which Roxas barely managed to dodge, when Roxas thought he had an opportunity, Saix easily deflected his attack and hit him again just like he did the first time. Demyx, knowing Roxas was fighting a loosing battle was ready to step in and help him, but Luxord stopped him.
-What are you doing, we need to help him! –Demyx protested, Luxord simply shook his head
-Indeed, but it is Roxas' fate to fight Saix. That's why he forbid us to interfere… -he simply answered observing the battle
-If he asks for help, we're going to help him… -Xigbar added also watching the battle. Demyx god angry at this but decided to obey Xigbar and Demyx
Meanwhile Saix was beating Roxas easily who couldn't help but to dodge and receive all of Saix attacks. He finally ended on the floor panting heavily, with his eyes closed. Saix started walking toward him…
-What's wrong? That's how you protect that useless puppet? –Saix laughed, Roxas immediately opened his eyes at this and remembered for who he was fighting. He got on his feet and summoned his Keyblade again and started running towards him.
Saix smiled at this and was ready to deflect Roxas attack again but this time, the blonde guy used his wind spell in himself in order to gain more speed and jump over him. This surprised Saix but was still ready to deflect Roxas attack but instead of using a physical attack, he used his fire spell and hit Saix directly.
Roxas used this opportunity to attack him with all kind of melee attacks without Saix being able to defend himself, until Roxas finally stopped. Saix glared at the blonde guy and charged against him again quickly, Roxas managed to dodge all his attacks this time, and just as Saix finished attacking Roxas started attacking him without being able to defend himself.
When Roxas finished, Saix got on his knees panting and glaring at Roxas, the blonde who was panting also managed to smile…
-What's wrong? That's all you got? Disappointing. –Roxas insulted him making Saix even more angry. Xigbar, Luxord and Demyx were surprised since this was the first time they saw Saix that mad.
Saix got on his feet and a mysterious dark aura began surrounding him which then began to turn in something like electricity. Roxas was surprised at this but still ready for anything Saix was preparing. Finally, Saix quickly disappeared and reappeared next to Roxas and hit him with his claymore sending him flying, before he could land anywhere he quickly reappeared and hit him so strong that his claymore went flying in other direction, and Roxas directly to the floor.
-I can stop if you wish… -Saix informed walking towards Roxas who was trying to get on his feet, but Saix was the one who pick him from his hood and started punching him
Saix continued hitting Roxas who didn't had strength to defend himself. Saix then took Roxas from the neck and suspended him in the air, the guy tried to release from his grip but it was useless. Saix continued with his grip but stronger, Saix released his other claymore and started charging an attack with his free hand ready to finish off Roxas and just as he was about to do it, a Keyblade went flying and hit him releasing Roxas.
-That's enough… -a female voice said, Roxas who was coughing on the floor immediately recognized that melodious voice and stare at the direction from where it came… and there she was… Xion.
-Hey hey, good morning Poppet. I hope you liked your long sleep. –Xigbar laughed, Xion however didn't listened to him and just walked directly to Roxas.
-Roxas are you ok? –she ask worried trying to help him on his feet, but he fell on his knees again.
-…Xion… -Roxas mumbled and quickly hugged the girl.
She was surprised by this gesture because she was the one who usually showed that kind of "affection" but after a few seconds she returned the hug.
-I'm glad…you're awake again… I'm so glad… -Roxas whispered without releasing her from his arms, the girl thank her and hold him tighter.
Saix was glaring at both teens, but he already knew the battle was over and started walking towards Roxas…
-I'll call this a draw… -Saix told him, Roxas released Xion and glared him
-From where I stood, the only thing you drew was a big "L" for "Looser", "Lame", Laughable." –Axel said walking towards them.
Saix was really surprised because of Axel words because they immediately brought a flashback from his previous life when he had a heart.
-Ironic, isn't it? –he added, Xion quickly got on his feet and hugged him just like he did with Roxas moments ago.
-Axel, I'm so glad to see you. –she told him as she released the hug, Axel smiled and messed his hair like he usually did.
-I'm glad you're awake also. You had us worried! –Axel answered with a smile, Saix start leaving the room
-Don't forget you two have a mission to do. Xion, I don't have any mission for you today so do what you want. –Saix informed and left. Roxas smiled because he heard Saix call Xion by her name and not insulting her.
-Alright Roxas, go and drink an elixir so we can finish this quickly. I bet you have a lot of talking to do to Xion, huh? –Axel said hitting Roxas winking his eye. This made the blonde guy blush but he nodded
-You two are having a mission together? Can I come with you? –the girl asked excitedly
-I don't know Xion, is it ok to bring you with us? You've just wake up.
-Yeah, don't you need to rest? –Roxas asked, Xion shook his head
-Roxas, I've been sleeping for almost two weeks. Beside, I need the exercise. Please… -Xion beg to Axel, the pyro laughed and gave up
-Fine. But go and get some breakfast first, I don't want you to faint on the mission again. We'll wait for you. –Axel informed her, the girl jumped happily and then a growl from her stomach made her stop
-Hehe, I'm very hungry actually. Don't leave without me. –Xion shouted running towards the kitchen.
-She seems to be in form… -Roxas told Axel
-Yeah… Let's get that elixir meanwhile. –Axel suggested, Roxas nodded
-Right.
Yay, Xion's awake again. I guess that are some great news right?
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