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Chapter 28: Inseparable

Roxas, Axel , and Xion stepped out of the dark corridor. As soon as they stood out, Xion started making a light exercise in order to get ready…

-This should be fun, huh? Tripling up like this. –she commented while exercising

-Yeah. I think this is my first three-man mission. –Roxas added

-Two man AND a lady! –Xion corrected laughing

-Just remember it's still a mission. We're not on a field trip, guys. –Axel warned, Xion tried not to put much attention on his warning however

-Yeah, yeah. It sure is nice to be back on my feet. –she said happily playing with her feet

-Just don't push it, you hear me? We'll pick up the slack. –Axel warned again

-I hear you. Thanks. –she smiled

The three friends started their pursuit for their targets. They searched the entire town, but they didn't had any luck finding any of their Heartless. They were walking and jumping from roof to roof until they heard a lot of people screams coming from the sandlot so the three decided to go and look there.

Fortunately for them, one of the Heartless they were looking for was there trying to attack people with its blades. The Heartless had corned a little boy and was ready to attack him, Xion noticing this jumped down from the roof trying to save the kid.

-Xion, wait! –Axel shouted but Xion didn't obeyed and continued running. Just when the Heartless was about to hit the little kid, Xion deflected the attack with her Keyblade.

-Run, NOW! –Xion ordered the kid who obeyed and started running. The Heartless started attacking Xion who could only deflect its attacks until Roxas and Axel came to her aid.

The Heartless managed to attack both Roxas and Xion with its two blades. The two Keyblade wielders couldn't help but to deflect the attacks. Axel stepped back and then threw his chakrams to the Heartless hitting and knocking it to the floor.

Roxas and Xion used this opportunity to attack the Heartless, but as soon as it started to receive damage it got on its feet again and started deflecting all Roxas and Xion's attacks. Axel again used the opportunity and started shooting fire to the Heartless knocking to the floor again. Roxas and Xion learning the lesson, this time they attacked from distance and both used their fire magic to finish the Heartless until it was destroyed.

-I didn't remember work being so tiring. –Xion said panting heavily

-You ok? –Roxas asked concerned

-Yeah… I'm just out of shape.

-Well, I'll thank you if next time you don't jump out into battle alone just to help some little kid, got it memorized? –Axel said sarcastically, Xion looked at him ashamed

-I'm sorry… But I couldn't let that poor kid there, I needed to help him. –Xion defended herself, Axel shook his head

-I know you're a kind girl and all, but you could have got hurt. Remember you're not still on top form.

-I know, I know but…

Roxas was staring at his two friends argue, but his mind was completely in other place. Actually it was on a little "nobody"…

How do I tell Xion I like her? Roxas thought, he set his sight on the girl as she argued with Axel. Why do I feel so nervous now? Is it normal?

-I know, but that's not fair! Tell him Roxas! –Xion finished crossing her arms

-…Huh? What? –Roxas said snapping out. Axel sighed resigned

-Let's just finish this so we can get home. –Xion sighed resigned also. Just as they were about to move and search for their next target, they heard again screaming, this time coming from Station Heights.

-I think I know where our target is… -Axel joked before he started running towards Station Heights, Roxas and Xion looked each other and followed his friend closely.

While running there (and avoiding people who were escaping from the Heartless), many Heartless appeared trying to stop them, but they managed to finish them off quickly. Just as Roxas and Axel finished defeating their respective Heartless they continued they way up to Station Heights, it took Xion a little more time to defeat them however but she did.

-I'm totally out of shape… -Xion said panting and holding her head as she felt a little dizzy. She shook her head trying to ignore the dizziness and continued her way. When she arrived, Roxas and Axel were already fighting the Heartless which was a Desertor

Xion was about to summon her Keyblade to start fighting, but she became dizzy again and suddenly everything turned pitch black for her. Roxas and Axel managed to turn around and see how their friend fell unconscious to the floor. Both of them ran alarmed to aid the girl completely ignoring the Heartless behind them.

Just as Roxas was about to reach the girl, he was tackled by the Desertor and sent to the floor. He got on his feet quickly and stared at the girl who was now on Axel's hands.

-I've got Xion. You take out the target. –Axel ordered, Roxas quickly nodded and started fighting the Desertor.

The Heartless started attacking Roxas with energy beams, but Roxas easily dodged them and then hit the Heartless with his Keyblade. The blonde guy continued with this until the Heartless was defeated. As the Heartless disappeared, he heavily sit on the floor panting heavily, even though it hadn't been a tough battle, it tired him up because of his earlier battle with Saix. Axel approached with Xion on his hands and placed a hand on Roxas shoulder.

-Sora… -the girl mumbled, but they didn't listened

-You ok buddy?

-It's nothing. I just need some rest. How is she? –Roxas asked concerned, Axel smiled

-She's ok. Let's just RTC, ok? –Axel suggested, Roxas nodded and opened a dark corridor for Axel.

They reappeared on the Grey Area, fortunately no one was there so they wouldn't have to answer anybody's questions. They started walking toward the girl's room, but their luck ended as they encounter Saix on the halls of the Castle. He stare at the girl on Axel's hands and silently laughed.

-Well, that didn't took long. Did it break again? –Saix asked, this made Roxas angry in no time

-SHE'S NOT AN IT! –he shouted, Axel trying to avoid another battle between Roxas and Saix just kept his way to the girl's room, but not before warning Saix…

-Keep your mouth shut.

After this, he just kept his way to the girl's room. Roxas followed not without glaring Saix before leaving. Saix stare at the way the two guys had left and sighed…

-You've changed. Something on Castle Oblivion changed you. Does the past means nothing to you now? –he asked to himself

A few hours later, Roxas and Axel were still on Xion's room waiting for her to wake up. They were both worried that she would been asleep for days just like she had been the last days. They had been in silent for some time, Roxas starting to feel uncomfortable asked the first thing that came to his mind…

-Are you worried about her Axel? –he asked as he stare the girl

-Of course I am. –Axel answered a little offended, Roxas giggled a little

-Doesn't seem like you.

-What do you mean? –the pyro asked confused

-I mean… you hate complications. –Roxas answered, Axel smiled

-Roxas…I meet with you two every day for ice cream, right? Why do I do that? –Axel asked, Roxas stared at the pyro confused

-…I don't know…

-I mean, you think about it, I don't need to go out of my way, right?

-I guess not…

-You want to know why I do? Because you're my best friends. The three of us, we're inseparable. –Axel answered with a smile, Roxas stare at him on disbelief

-We are! –he asked excited, the pyro nodded

-That's right, get it memorized. And you know what? Best friends are willing to deal with complications. –Axel explained, Roxas laughed

-Yeah… Yeah, you said it! –he smiled, both guys were interrupted by a female low giggling, they both stare at Xion who had her eyes mid-opened and with a weak smile on her face…

-Thanks, Axel. You're sweet. –she said in a low voice, this made the pyro blush and scratch the back of his head nervously

-Feeling better? –Roxas asked concerned, the girl smiled again and nodded

-I just fell a little dizzy. Sorry to worry you guys. –she apologized

-Try not to scare us like that anymore, huh? –Axel warned

-Okay.

-And take it easy next time…

-I will, Axel. Thanks.


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