Hello everybody! As you may have noticed, I'm updating every tuesday and friday, so that the story advance faster! I'm pretty sure that just by the chapter's name, you know who is going to appear in it, so please enjoy it:
Chapter 48: The One Winged Angel
The last four days have been a real torture, and not only because I have to decide what to do with my life, but also because Saix has been assigning me and Roxas impossible missions. I can't believe how my life changed in just some days. I still can't believe a few days, I considered myself the happiest girl in all of the worlds, a now, here I am: Thinking and deciding if my life is going to end in three days or not. In either case, I should enjoy these days. After all, this could be the last days I spend with Roxas and Axel.
A dark corridor opened in the mountains of Hollow Bastion, stepping from it Roxas and Xion. The two Keyblade Wielders had once again a mission together. The teens had to search the reason Heartless were disappearing on the mountains of Hollow Bastion and take care of it.
-What do you think Saix has gotten us into this time? –Roxas sighed as they started searching the mountains for their target.
-Beats me. But judging the last missions we had, I bet we're going to have a loooong day. –Xion replied with a sigh
-Well, it isn't that bad, right? At least, we're together. –Roxas said placing a hand around Xion's shoulder. The girl glanced for a second at Roxas. As always, he didn't understand the true purpose of Organization XIII pairing them together on such difficult missions.
-Roxas, do you really want to know why they keep pairing us together on these difficult missions? –Xion said staring at Roxas's eyes.
-You know? Why?
-Because if one of us dies, Roxas, the other one absorbs it. After all, that's the reason they created me, right? –Xion said with a weak faked smile on her face.
-Xion, don't say that. You can't be serious anyway, I'm sure the Organization is sending us because powerful giant Heartless are appearing everywhere and we're the only ones who can capture they're hearts. Simple. –Roxas explained shrugging. The girl shook her head at the boy's innocence.
-Then tell me why we're supposed to defeat something that take care of Heartless? I mean, anyone can do these, why us?
-Because we're great? –Roxas suggested with a shrug. The girl giggled at the boy's jokes. As always, he was the only one who could make her smile even when she was in a situation like she was right now.
Roxas and Xion kept searching all over the mountains outside the town. Xion was marveled when they found a small crystal cave depth in the mountains. Just as they were there, they heard the sound of clashing metals and the sound a Heartless made once it was destroyed.
Both Roxas and Xion stared at each other and started running on the direction the sounds came from. The teens exited the cave and kept getting higher into the mountain until they reached the summit, but no one was there. Roxas and Xion examined the area searching for hints, but they couldn't find anything.
-I'm sure the noise we heard before came from up here… -Xion commented
-Yeah, but there is no one here…
-Oh , really? Thanks for letting me know Roxas. You're a big help. –Xion said sarcastically making Roxas rolled his eyes making the girl giggle.
-I'm just saying we should search for our target elsewhere. –Roxas suggested making the girl nod. Just as they were about to leave the mountain, a tall man suddenly appeared in front of them making them gasp in surprise.
-Target? Perhaps you're talking about me. –the man said staring seriously at them. He had blue but terrifying eyes and long, long silver hair and also a black with red armor. Also, he had a strange blackened wind.
-Are you the one who has been destroying Heartless? –Roxas asked pointing at him. The silver-haired guy smiled
-And what if I am?
-I'm glad you ask. –Roxas said with a smile summoning his Keyblade and aiming at the silver-haired guy with it.
-Roxas, do you think we can defeat him? –Xion whispered at Roxas's ear
-I don't know, what do you think? –Roxas whispered back
-I think…this guy is really hot! What's your name? –Xion asked making Roxas face palm
-My name is Sephiroth, and I thank you for that compliment, dear. But your little friend seems to be looking for trouble. –the silver-haired guy said pulling out a very, very long sword making Roxas and Xion gasp in surprise and step back.
-I…I don't think we can defeat this handome guy, Roxas. –Xion said also summoning her Keyblade ready for battling.
-Stop that! –Roxas replied back annoyed. Sephiroth stared at them and chucked in silence making Roxas and Xion turn to him.
-What's so funny hot guy? –Xion asked
-Yeah! We were ordered to take you down, so prepare for your end. –Roxas said ready to clash his Keyblade against Sephiroth's body, but as soon as they made contact, the silver-haired guy disappeared in front of them leaving just a few black feathers behind.
Roxas didn't even had time to gasp when Sephiroth appeared from behind Xion, passed beside her and hit Roxas with his long sword sending him flying to the floor. Just after Sephiroth was in front of her, Xion could gasp in surprise and wonder what just happened. The girl gritted her teeth and launched against him, but just like happened with Roxas, as soon as her Keyblade made contact with the man, he disappeared leaving behind just some black feathers. Xion immediately realized this and without seeing she placed her hand on her back and deflected Sephiroth's attack.
-You're skilled. –the silver-haired guy said with a smile.
-Thank you. –the girl smiled and attacked once again, but this time instead than disappearing, the guy started deflecting all of Xion's attacks at an incredible speed.
After a few blows, Xion stepped back to catch some air, but Sephiroth used this chance to attack her at an even more incredible speed and even though Xion deflected the first attacks, she couldn't stand much time and received a lot of damage by Sephiroth.
Just as the girl landed on the floor, Roxas attacked again as fast as he could, but couldn't hit even one time at Sephiroth. Not giving up, Roxas kept attacking and attacking and after a few blows, Xion joined him making Sephiroth recoil.
Being in disadvantage, Sephiroth disappeared the same way like he did before. Xion anticipating everything created a fire shield around her and Roxas, but Sephiroth's attack never came. Xion made her shield disappear, and they both saw how Sephiroth was flying staring at them with a smile on his face.
A dark energy ball formed on the silver-haired hand and launched it against Roxas and Xion. The girl reacted quickly and once again created a fire shield around them creating a huge explosion. Sephiroth smiled on satisfaction and descended to the floor.
-Xion…where are…you? –Roxas said injured trying to get on his feet and searching for the girl between the cloud of dust that was around him.
Roxas closed his eyes and used his "Cure" magic to heal himself and search for the girl, but just as he got on his feet he identified Sephiroth's shadow walking to him making him glare at the silver-haired guy. A glow surrounded Sephiroth's body making Roxas gasp and before he could do anything, he was hit several times by Sephiroth's sword many times falling injured to the floor again.
Xion was healing herself when she heard Roxas's shout coming from the cloud of dust behind her. The girl frowned and walked slowly into the dust watching everything careful. As she walked, she spotted Roxas's body on the floor wounded. The girl got on her knees and used her magic to heal Roxas.
-Are you ok? –the girl asked worried helping the guy get in his feet
-I am now. Thank you, Xion.
Roxas and Xion feeling in disadvantage got away from the dust and started searching for Sephiroth who was already waiting for them. Roxas and Xion glared at him and attacked at the same time just like they did before, but just as they were getting close to him, Sephiroth fired another dark energy ball against them, but Roxas reacted in time and hit the attack with his Keyblade sending it back to Sephiroth hitting him and causing another huge explosion.
-Way to go, Roxas! –Xion congratulated happily, but Roxas was still serious
-It's not over yet, Xion.
Just as Roxas finished talking, Sephiroth appeared from behind them and attacked, but both of them managed to deflect his attack. They quickly counterattacked making Sephiroth once again recoil. The man smiled as he deflected all the attacks and his body started glowing just like before making Roxas eyes widened in shock.
-Xion stay… -Roxas couldn't finish as he and Xion were hit by a huge fire wall that surrounded Sephiroth injuring them severely. When the fire wall disappeared, both Roxas and Xion fell to the floor exhausted and hurt.
-It's over. –Sephiroth said coldly as Roxas and Xion got on their feet as they could.
-You know? I don't think you're hot anymore. –Xion said casting her magic to heal both Roxas and Xion.
-Stop with that, Xion! –Roxas said starting to get sick of the girl's attitude towards their enemy. Sephiroth smirked at Roxas.
-What's wrong? You're afraid I take away your girlfriend? –Sephiroth teased making Roxas glare at him
-You would? –Xion exclaimed excited
-XION!
-Enough. I need to finish this once and for all. –Sephiroth said closing his eyes as a dark aura started surrounding his body. Roxas and Xion were in battle position ready for anything he had in store.
Just as he opened his eyes, several dark energy balls appeared surrounding Roxas and Xion. Both teens stared at the energy balls surrounding them, and quickly realized they had lost the fight. Roxas quickly created a dark corridor in an attempt to escape, but it was useless because they were hit by all the spheres creating another huge explosion.
Sephiroth walked were Roxas and Xion were standing before, but stopped as soon as he noticed the place where they were standing had collapsed into the forest. The silver-haired man smiled satisfied and disappeared.
A few hours later, Xion started to open her eyes. She tried to get on her feet, but she couldn't because she was wounded. She summoned her Keyblade in a useless attempt to cure herself, but she didn't have enough energy to use magic. The girl stared at her side where Roxas was still unconscious.
-Roxas…-the girl muttered in pain. She closed her eyes wishing that the pain expecting the pain that covered all her body and specially her head go away. Just if things weren't bad already, Xemnas had somehow disabled the ability to create dark corridors for her.
The girl tried to settle down her mind and forget about the incredible pain she was suffering. She closed her eyes. It did not take enough time for the girl to remember the complicated situations she was into.
-Only three days more…-Xion muttered.
-…Xion? –Roxas said getting close to her. Xion immediately opened her eyes as she heard Roxas's voice.
-Roxas…I'm glad you're ok. –Xion said smiling at him, but he just stared worried at the girl
-Xion…you're bleeding. –Roxas said noticing how her head and face were covered by blood. Roxas used his magic to cure her. The girl smiled in relief as the pain from her head started to disappear.
-I don't have enough energy to cure all your wounds, sorry.
-It's ok. At least my head is better now.
The boy grabbed his girlfriend and leaned her on his legs so that she could rest a little. The girl blushed at the boy's gesture and closed her eyes. The two of them stayed in silence for a while. After a few minutes, a sad smiled appeared on the girl's lips. Roxas stared curiously at her wondering why she was smiling.
-You know? These awful experience only proofs I was right. –Xion commented as if reading Roxas's mind. He once again stared at her but this time confused
-Right? About what?
-About Saix and Xemnas plan. I'm sure they were expecting that one of us died on this mission. Why else do you think they ordered us to fight against that powerful guy? –Xion reasoned.
Roxas tried to answer her question, but couldn't find any answer. Deep inside him, he knew the girl was right about everything, but he lied and tried to convince himself there was another explanation for everything. The girl smiled as Roxas didn't find an answer to her question, and by accident, she said something aloud.
-That's why I want to abandon this stupid organization once and for all. –she said and immediately realized the mistake she had done by saying that a loud. She opened her eyes and saw a completely surprised Roxas staring at her.
-Xion…you can't leave the Organization. The last time you did, Saix ordered Axel to destroy you! If you go again, I'm sure he'll not doubt a second to go himself and destroy you. –Roxas warned, but he only made Xion laugh weakly.
-I'd like to see that. I would like to beat Saix at least once in my life. –Xion said sitting down. Roxas glared at her by her attitude.
-What the hell are you talking about? Why are you taking this as a joke?
-Because that is exactly what my life is, Roxas, a joke! Most of the members from Organization XIII knew what I really was and my true purpose, and yet nobody told me a thing. Some are eagerly waiting for the moment the "puppet" absorbs the "Hero's" Nobody, or that the "Hero's" Nobody absorbs the "puppet". They are just waiting for one of us to die, like if it entertain them and you don't seem like if you care!
Xion was panting after everything she said. Roxas was staring in disbelief at the girl with a pain on his chest. He do cared for what could happen to her or to him, but he didn't wanted her to worry. The blonde sighed and placed a hand on her shoulder.
-Xion, I care for you, but leaving the organization is stupid.
-Then I'm stupid. Hopefully, one day Sora is going to exterminate Organization XIII once and for all. –Xion said getting in her feet.
-Sora? This is all about Sora? What's your problem with him? Do you think that if Sora were on your position he'll sacrifice for you? –Roxas said angrily getting in his feet and staring directly at the girl. Xion smiled.
-Actually, Riku knows him way better than you do, and he told me he would probably do it.
-And do you believe him? Remember this is the same Riku who beat you on Beast's Castle. He just wants you to disappear so that his stupid friend can wake up.
-Maybe that's what I want to do. –Xion said seriously staring at Roxas's eyes. The boy gritted his teeth at the girl's insistence.
-Xion, don't be stupid…
-Just open a dark corridor. You can't treat me like a puppet and decide by me, Roxas.
-Xion… -Roxas said but was interrupted by Xion again.
-Open the dark corridor. –Roxas stared at her for a few seconds and with a sigh he opened the dark corridor that will take them home.
Roxas and Xion reappeared at the Grey Area. It was still early so most of the other members were still on missions, except for Saix of course who was on the Grey Area and was actually surprised that both Keyblade Wielders were stepping out of the dark corridor. As Xion started walking, she could notice the surprise on Saix's eyes and approached him.
-Nice try, Saix. But, you'll have to try harder than that if you want me death. –Xion said coldly and left. Roxas gritted his teeth once again and followed her out of the room and placed a hand on her shoulder making her stop.
-Xion, please, you don't have to give your life for Sora, it's not your fault. I know you well enough for knowing the real reason you're doing these is because you feel guilty, but…
-I already decided, Roxas. There's nothing you can do. –Xion said walking away
-Xion…
-And you don't know me that well, you know? The real reason I'm leaving is because I don't want to hurt you anymore. –Xion added while walking. Roxas wanted to reply, but he didn't know what to say to try and convince her.
I needed to write at least one Sephiroth chapter. I'm trying to beat him at KHII actually. I have beaten the game several times but I can't defeat him!
Anyway, looks life Xion has already decided what to do, but obviously Roxas isn't going to let her sacrifice just like that. So what will happen next? Discover it next friday!Hoped you enjoyed it.
Also, I'm updating my "Holidays" story next thursday for Thanksgiving Day. It isn't a holiday or else where I live, but I know many people on USA actually celebrate this holiday so I'm posting a new chapter, so be sure to check :D
And to end, as I always ask: Please, Review! :D
