Chapter 36: Lazy Afternoons
Xion was on the clock tower as usual waiting for her friends. Her mind however was completely busy thinking in other things: Why her information was on Castle Oblivion instead of being on Xemnas' main computer? Why didn't Axel wanted to take her there? For some reason, she thought those two questions were somehow related and made her even more curious to discover who she really was.
Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a dark corridor close from behind her. She turned around to see Roxas smiling to her with his ice cream on hand also.
-Hey Xion, got here early? –the boy greeted getting close to the girl and giving her a soft kiss on her lips, the girl smiled back
-Yeah, I breezed right through my mission. –she replied as Roxas sat next to her and start eating his ice cream.
-And how was your mission?
-Easy. Heart collection on that ugly place… -Xion replied making a disgust face, Roxas laughed a little at her face
-Ugly place?
-You know, the creepy world with the pumpkins and all those kids making pranks on you! –the girl explained, Roxas immediately realized which world Xion was talking about
-Oh, you mean Halloween Town?
-Yeah, I hate it so much! Anyway, how'd your day go? –the girl asked, Roxas sighed
-Ugh, you'll never believe what Xigbar did… -Roxas was about to start telling the girl about his mission when they both heard a dark corridor behind them. They turned around and spotted Axel giving one last bite to his ice cream.
-Hey, hey. Oh, Xion what are you doing here? –the pyro greeted, for some reason his mood changed as soon as he spotted Xion, the girl actually got mad for the way Axel greeted her
-What, do you want me to leave? Sheesh! –the girl replied glaring at the pyro, Axel immediately realized this and tried to fix it.
-C'mon, that's not what I meant. –Axel apologized sitting next to Roxas. The girl sighed and decided to let it pass. After some seconds of silence, the girl spoke again
-Hey Axel…
-Uh-huh?
-You've been to Castle Oblivion, right? What's it like? –the girl asked, Axel sighed not wanting to talk about that, but decided to do it anyway.
-The Organization uses it as a research facility. –the pyro replied, Roxas looked at him curiously
-Seems like people are getting sent there all the time. Especially you. –Roxas pointed out, Xion nodded in agreement
-But they never send me or Roxas… -the girl added
-Well, they probably just don't need you there, that's all. –Axel explained, Roxas and Xion nodded
-…Maybe… -the girl replied after a short time.
Roxas stared at her, he knew something was bad with her, but he knew it was curiosity that was killing her from inside so decided no to say a thing. He couldn't said he wasn't curious also, but for some reason he didn't care so much about his life before being a Nobody. It's true he wanted to know but he had already realized that wouldn't make a difference in who he was right now, so it was not that important for him to know.
-I gotta go. –the girl replied after some silence again getting into her feet. Roxas sighed hoping she didn't had any bad ideas like getting into Xemnas Office again or something like that.
-XION! –Axel shouted alarmed which woke up Roxas from her mind, he turned to watch the girl who was holding her head and about to fall from the clock tower. Roxas managed to react quickly and hold her hand just in time.
-I…got you… -Roxas said holding Xion and trying to bring her back, Axel took her hand also and helped him to get her safe again. The girl sat and sighed in relief after she was safe again, Roxas and Axel stared at each other concerned for the girl.
-Man, that was close! –Axel exclaimed
-Are you feeling all right? Maybe you need to rest. –Roxas suggested, Xion shook her head
-No, it's nothing like that… -the girl replied sadly
The group stayed there in silence for a while. Roxas stared at the girl, maybe…where the memories from her previous life affecting her more or even worse as they were affecting him? He was about to ask her, but Axel spoke first.
-I've got it!
-Huh? Get what? –Roxas asked confused
-Let's go to the beach the next time we got a day off. –Axel smiled, Xion looked at him curiously
-The beach? Were did that come from? –the girl asked just or more confused than Roxas
-What, don't you wanna go someplace different for a change? –Axel said, Roxas and Xion stared at each other and nodded
-So, it would be only the three of us? –Roxas asked
-Yeah, exactly. –Axel said enthusiastically, Xion lowered her head thinking for a moment. She realized then it seemed she had more important things to do instead of hanging out with her friends. Was discovering who she was that important?
-I'll join you… if I can. –the girl said shyly after a moment, Roxas smiled to her
-Of course you can!
-You'll have a blast, trust me. –Axel said messing Xion's hair as he was used to do. The girl giggled and smiled.
-Well, all right, sure. Let's do it.
The next day after a full day of work for Roxas in Halloween Town, he was on his way to the clock tower when he spotted Xion and decided to go together. When they got there, Roxas sat and began eating his ice cream, but Xion stayed on the back absent on her mind…again.
-Aren't you gonna eat some ice cream, Xion? –Roxas asked when he noticed the girl was absent again, she quickly snapped out of her thoughts and apologized
-Oh, sorry. I guess I've been tired. –the girl replied
-Tired of searching for Castle Oblivion maybe… -Roxas added, Xion glared at him
-What kind of boyfriend are you? Instead of being by my side and support me, you just criticize everything I do! –the girl scolded, Roxas didn't liked to see her angry so he quickly apologized
-I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Want me to help you searching?
-Hmph. I don't need your help. I can do it by myself. –the girl replied, Roxas blinked for a few seconds and then started protesting
-…But…Why did you scold me then? Why did you… -Xion made a sign with her hand to Roxas in order for him to shut up, the boy sighed and decided to leave things as they were since it was useless to argue something with Xion. Roxas just raised his eyebrow as he stared at his yawning girlfriend
-I need some rest, see you later. –the girl said opening a dark corridor
-Fine. I'll go and see you later at your room.
-Okay, bye. –the girl said as she disappeared in the dark corridor.
Roxas stayed there wondering once again why Xion was so curious about her previous life, it just made no sense for him. He decided not to think more about it and just enjoy hanging out with his friends. A few minutes later, Axel arrived and was surprised to see Roxas alone.
-What, all by your lonesome? –Axel asked
-Oh no, Xion's over here, you can't see her? –Roxas said signing the empty space at his side. Axel laughed at Roxas ridiculous sarcastic imitation. He continued walking and sat next to him.
-Where's Xion?
-She left. She's been kind of weird lately, don't ya think? –Roxas asked
-Well, curiosity can do such things… -Axel suggested, but Roxas shook his head
-Or maybe she's not feeling well…
-She'll be okay. Don't stress it.
-If you say so… -Roxas said not feeling so sure
Meanwhile on other place, Xion managed to get access to Xemnas' Main Computer again and was searching information about Castle Oblivion. She started to feel stressed since her time was running out and she couldn't find a thing about her objective.
The girl was about to give up when practically from nowhere in particular, the information she was searching for appeared.
-Got it! –the girl said enthusiatically
