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Chapter 35: The Guard Armor

After a hard day of work, Roxas and Axel were sitting on the clock tower, Roxas was tired because of last night's investigation with Xion. Roxas began telling everything they learned last night to Axel when Xion appeared in a corridor of darkness.

-Hi guys. –she greeted not as enthusiastic as always since she was pretty tired also

-Hi Xion! –the guys greeted back as Xion took her seat next to Roxas

-Hey girl, no ice cream today? –Axel asked noticing Xion didn't brought any ice cream this time, the girl checked on her hand and realized Axel was right

-Oops, I think I forgot to buy it this time…

-Want me to go and buy it for you? –Roxas offered, but Xion shook her head

-No, thanks. One day without ice cream is not going to kill me.

-So… you two stayed awake 'till late last night for nothing, huh?

-Not for nothing. Xemnas' Computer said more information about me was stored on C.O.'s Computer. We only need to find out what C.O. means. –Xion explained, Axel's face immediately changed when he heard Xion mention C.O.

-C.O. you said? That's Castle Oblivion! –Axel said impressed, Roxas and Xion immediately got excited when they found out Axel knew that place

-Castle Oblivion you said? That's the place you were sent some months ago, right? –Roxas asked excited

-That means you can take us there! –Xion added just as excited as Roxas

-I'm not taking you there by any reason! –Axel answered very seriously, Roxas and Xion expressions changed again when they heard this

-Huh? Why? –Roxas asked confused

-I did some things I'm not proud of when I was there. Besides, remember many of our members died there. It's a dangerous place. –Axel explained, Xion lowered her head disappointed she wouldn't be able to find more about herself there

-Now that you mention it Axel, what happened there? How did our members died over there? And how you survived? –Roxas asked, Xion rose her head and stare at Axel just as curious as Roxas. The read head turned his head to his friends.

-Some things are better left unspoken. –the pyro said seriously

-What!? –Roxas exclaimed starting to get frustrated by so many mysteries

-Axel, are you okay? –the girl asked concerned about her friend

-Actually, you two ruined my day. Thank you! –the pyro said sarcastically while standing up. Roxas and Xion stared at each other as Axel was opening a dark corridor

-Where are you going? –Roxas asked

-None of your business. –Axel said and left. Roxas and Xion blinked.

-What… just happened? –Roxas asked, Xion shrugged

-I don't know… But, I don't care what he says, I'm going to find who I was no matter what I have to do. If Axel doesn't want to take me there fine, I'll do it myself. –Xion said angrily opening a dark corridor and stepping into it. Roxas blinked even more confused than before at this

-How did I end alone up here? –he asked himself

The next day, Roxas was walking into the Grey Area. He sighed as he remembered the long and hard day he would probably have. As he entered, he spotted as Xion was leaving and waved his hand to the girl. The girl waved her hand also as the dark corridor disappeared with her.

The boy accepting his fate continued his walking toward Saix but Axel stopped him on his way into him.

-Hey there buddy? How you've been? –Axel greeted with a smile, Roxas looked at him suspiciously

-Axel…?

-Nope, Santa. Why are you giving me that look?

-Because you got mad with us for nothing yesterday! Why? –Roxas asked obviously confused, the pyro laughed

-I'm sorry, but I had a rough day yesterday and I got carried away. I already apologized to your girlfriend also. –Axel explained, Roxas nodded

-You better had. –Roxas said making Axel laugh at this

-By the way, I heard it's you and Demyx today. Gooooood luck with that. –he teased, Roxas sighed in defeat

-I knew it was going to be a long day. –he said walking towards Saix, as soon as he got in front of the Luna Diviner, he started giving him his mission

-I'm sending you and Demyx today. Try to inspire in him a little of your work ethic. –Saix informed, Roxas stared curiously at him, was that a compliment? Unfortunately for him, Demyx arrived and he couldn't ask Saix about it.

-Hey dude, it's you and me today. Let's go. –Demyx said opening a dark corridor and stepping into it.

Roxas stared at the dark corridor with only one thing on his mind: Why was Demyx so motivated? Why were things so strange on his life lately? Deciding it made no use to think about it he followed Demyx and also stepped on the Dark Corridor.

Xigbar who was sitting on the couches of the room saw when Roxas and Demyx left to their mission and got an evil idea. He got on his feet and disappeared in a dark corridor.

Meanwhile at Olympus Colliseum, Roxas and Demyx were stepping out of the dark corridor and as soon as they got out, they placed their hands in front of their faces in an useless effect to avoid sun rays.

-Okay, let's investigate this place and leave. –Demyx said cheerful, Roxas started checking the mission information Saix gave him

-Actually, we're on Heartless duty today…

-Heartless duty again? I keep telling them I'm not cut out for this kind of stuff. –Demyx protested but Roxas ignored him

-This time we're after an specific target. Saix said it's really strong. –Roxas kept reading, Demyx sighed resigned

-Yeah? It is too late to go home? It's because I'm partnered up with you I keep getting saddled with these combat missions! –Demyx protested, Roxas sighed

-Want to split up the search like last time? –Roxas asked understanding no matter what happened he'll end up doing the mission alone, but Demyx protested….again.

-Are you crazy!? And risk actually finding that thing? I'm not fighting it alone! –Demyx said alarmed, Roxas sighed again starting to get frustrated

-Then let's move out! –he said walking into the coliseum, Demyx sighed and followed. As they were approaching the entrance, Demyx got an idea to avoid working.

-Hey, I'm gonna stay out here and, uh…guard the exit, yeah! Nobody's exiting on my watch. –Demyx said thinking he had completely fooled Roxas, the guy just sighed

-Whatever! –Roxas said knowing it was just another excuse in order to avoid work from Demyx. The guy kept walking and entered the coliseum knowing that weird guy Phil already knew him. As soon as he got there, Phil came running to him.

-Hey there kid, it's been so long. Why haven't you come for training? –Phil asked

-I…I've been bust lately, sorry. –Roxas apologized

-Well, I don't have time for that now. We got trouble, the coliseum is under attack! Those Heartless doesn't seem to give up, I need you to take care of them while I call Herc, do you think you're up for the job? –Phil asked, Roxas nodded

-Sure. Leave it to me. –Roxas said running into the arena. As soon as he got there, dozens of Heartless got their eyes on Roxas and started attacking him.

Roxas summoned his Keyblade and started fighting the Heartless. After a few minutes of attacking and dodging, Roxas began to feel tired for doing all the job all by himself. Roxas decided to take a short break as all the Heartless began to surround him.

Just when he thought he was on some big trouble. Hundreds of purple arrows started falling from the sky destroying all of the Heartless. Roxas gasped in surprise and started looking around trying to understand what just happened.

-Maybe…did Demyx saved me? –Roxas asked to himself

-What!? Don't make me laugh kiddo! –he heard Xigbar's voice. Suddenly he appeared from a dark corridor in front of him

-Xigbar!?

-What makes you think that wimp was going to help you?

-But…what are you doing here anyway? –Roxas asked confused, Xigbar laughed

-Just wanted to have some fun. Want to help me? –Xigbar said summoning his Arrowguns, Roxas got alarmed at this

-What are you doing?

-You're fighting me now! Just look at this as another mission from Saix. –Xigbar said and started shooting his arrows on Roxas who barely dodged them.

Roxas deciding he already had enough tried to attack Roxas and hit him with his Keyblade, but just as he was going to hit, he teleported and kicked him from behind sending him to the floor.

-What's wrong kiddo? I'm not as strong as Poppet. I'm pretty sure you can defeat me. –Xigbar teased making Roxas angry

-Alright! You asked for it. –the blonde said and started shooting fire magic to Xigbar who easily dodged. After Roxas finished firing, it was Xigbar's turn and started firing his arrows.

Roxas started running in order to dodge the arrows, Xigbar understand Roxas' strategy decided and teleported in front of him making the blonde gasp, but Roxas reacted quickly and used the opportunity to land a hit on Xigbar.

Xigbar was about to fire more of his arrows when from behind both of them a weird metal Heartless appeared. Roxas gasped when he saw it, the Heartless was divided in pieces which were floating in the air, it was the first he saw something like that, yet it looked so familiar to him.

-Change of plans, Roxas. Your new test is to defeat that thing. Ready to show me everything you've learned since your battle with Poppet? –Xigbar informed withdrawing his arrow guns.

-What? Why do I have to do it alone? –Roxas protested turning to Xigbar, but he was already gone.

-Good luck, kiddo. I'll be close if you need something. –he heard Xigbar's voice sound

-How stupid they think I am? –Roxas asked not expecting an answer. Roxas turned around and get ready to face the giant Heartless who was just standing there, so he decided to do the first move.

Roxas started running towards the giant Heartless, but as he was running he began having those strange flashbacks again in his head.

-Damn it, not now! –he growled trying to ignore the images from his head. Curiously, the pictures were about the same Heartless who was in front of him, except he was on some kind of strange town.

He shook his head trying again to ignore the pictures and started attacking with his Keyblade. The first hits were successful, but then the Heartless used his hands and quickly hit Roxas and sent him to the floor. The guy got on his feet quickly and got into a safe distance, but the Heartless attacked again and punched him directly on the face.

-Stupid Heartless! Stupid memories! –Roxas cursed getting distracted again by the flashbacks on his head about the kid in red clothes fighting the same Heartless he was fighting in that moment. Xigbar who was checking the battle from a safe distance noticed how distracted Roxas was.

-What's wrong with him? –Xigbar asked to himself

-Who knows? You should go and help him. –Demyx suggested from behind him, the Free Shooter stare at him seriously

-As if! Besides, you're the one who should be helping him, not me! –Xigbar reminded, Demyx immediately got nervous

-WHAT!? I mean… uhmm… I can't right now, I have a stomachache and can't fight right now! –Demyx lied placing his hands on his stomach and curling into a ball, Xigbar just shook his head

-As useful as always.

By this time, Roxas was being chased by the Heartless all over the arena. The kid couldn't help but to run and dodge since the flashbacks on his head didn't let him fight as he wished. As he was running, one of the hands of the Heartless caught him and threw him to the floor.

-Damn! This can't get any worse. –Roxas muttered as the Heartless hit him again this time with a kick and sent him to a wall. Roxas raised his head as he saw the Heartless walking to him, and when it was about to reach him, Xigbar appeared in front of him and started shooting at it.

-What's wrong with you Roxas!? I knew you were weak, but this is ridiculous! –Xigbar said angry, Roxas got angry also and got on his feet.

-It's not my fault! I have…

-I don't have time for your excuses! –Xigbar interrupted angrily and continued shooting to the Heartless. Roxas decided to ignore the headache he now had and started shooting fire magic to the Heartless.

After receiving some damage, the Heartless pieces started flying up in the sky and then began falling into Roxas direction. Roxas couldn't see this because again, the flashbacks were bothering him and closed his eyes trying to ease his headache.

-ROXAS MOVE! –Xigbar shouted, this helped Roxas to react and him barely managed to dodge the metal pieces from the Heartless.

Roxas used the opportunity that the Heartless was in pieces and with the help of Xigbar managed to finally defeat the Heartless. As soon as it was destroyed, Roxas smiled and felt to the floor. Xigbar approached him. Demyx seeing that there was no danger anymore approached Roxas also.

-What's wrong with you? –Xigbar asked again, this time more relaxed than the first time

-The flashbacks…my head is killing me! –Roxas said, Xigbar looked him confused

-What!?

-Roxas, I'm glad to see you're okay. That was a really strong Heartless, huh? –Demyx said loudly, Roxas made a pain gesture as soon as he heard Demyx's voice.

-What happened to your stomachache? –Xigbar asked, Demyx stared at him in confusion

-What stomachache? Oh! I mean… OOOHHHH, it's coming back! Xigbar…listen carefully…these…could be my last words… -Demyx acted throwing himself into the floor and curling up again, Xigbar got mad at this

-SHUT UP DEMYX!

-Hey… can you take me back to the castle? I'm not feeling well… -Roxas asked sitting still holding his head

-Well, I guess there's no problem since you already finished your mission… -Xigbar shrugged, Roxas weakly smiled

-Thanks…

-What about me Xigbar? I'm feeling really bad right now! –Demyx said still rolling in the floor

-You can stay here and die! –Xigbar shouted angrily as he helped Roxas get in his feet.


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