Meg's Story part 2:
[theme song] Oxford Comma; Vampire Weekend
I ran along the dark corridor quickly, my black boots barely made any noise at all when they touched the ground. I concentrated on listening for any other beings, or in this case no-beings (ha ha… shit), lurking in the dark corners of the basement. In my sleeve I had my deck of cards, totally memorized, ready to be used for an attack or quick escape.
I ran past an adjacent hall and only took a moment to glance to the left to check if the coast was clear. I turned with only the slightest warning.
A flame shot in front of me. In the same instant my staff was out and posed defensively in front of me. My legs were spread in perfect sword stance as I faced my opponent head on.
He laughed and from behind the black hood of his cloak and sent one of his flaming, spiky disks at me. I shot a stream of ice straight at it. The weapon fell with a heavy 'thud' on the ground.
"Nice job," he complimented. His weapons disappeared and he lowered the hood of his cloak. I sucked in my breath, still not able to get over the shock of those green eyes. I relaxed my stance too.
"Thanks," I said, lowering my staff only slightly, last time I had let my guard down completely he tossed a flame at me and burnt off half my head of hair. It had grown back quickly, he was lucky.
"Don't forget though," he warned, "Next time it won't just be me down here. Marluxia is getting pretty pissed that we're still training you and is sending his flunkies after you."
"Thanks for the warning Axel, but I think I can handle it," I brushed off his comment and let my staff fade into the air around me in a light vapor. I barely noticed the hint of concern in his eyes. "Let's go get some lunch, we've been working all morning and I'm starving!"
"Sure," he nodded and we walked off together towards the kitchen. I fixed us a couple sandwiches and tossed him his and sat down next to him.
"So," I said, taking a bite of food, "that new kid Roxas, who does he train with?"
"Xemnas," Axel answered shortly, "he's a good fighter, I mean he's got nothing on you in magic but seriously that kid with the Keyblade its like nothing I've ever seen before."
"Keyblade?" I was glad I had just swallowed my food since my jaw dropped.
Axel took a big bite of his sandwich and made a big show of chewing it. He had to swallow eventually. When he did swallow it was immediately followed by another huge bite of his sandwich, it was almost gone now. Then he took another, swallowed and muttered something that sounded a little bit like "see you later" and raced off. I growled.
I left the kitchen and wandered around on the floor above me I heard footsteps and loud bangs. Sora was fighting in the castle again, in a world made up by the combination of cards he had put in the door. I sighed and reached for the twentieth card in my deck and threw it on the ground. I stepped into the door and slammed it shut behind me.
Instantly I was in the meeting chamber where only a week before my fate had been decided by Marluxia and they were told to stop training me and I would live. No one had listened to him and then tomorrow if I survived, I would be kicked out of the castle. That wasn't good. Without Axel and Xemnas's protection I was an open target out in those fields.
All thirteen chairs were empty and only one rose up to the ceiling. I glared at it, knowing that if the Organization were in session that is where pink Marluxia would be sitting. The asshole.
I walked out the door of the meeting room and started walking down the hall. I heard voices up ahead and jumped behind a large white pedestal that held a large amount of HP balls.
"Vexen is out of control," I recognized that snide voice of Marluxia immediately. I grit my teeth together and sneaked a peak around the edge of the pedestal. His pink hair was ridiculously bright. "The Superior asked for me to tell you to take care of him." I couldn't see who Marluxia was talking to. If I moved anymore they were sure to notice it. Marluxia didn't like me at all.
"He is going to give away our plans and then reveal Roxas," Marluxia explained, whoever he was talking to didn't answer vocally, "They're in Twilight Town now. Take care of it." I whipped my head back around as he turned to face me.
I waited a long silent minute and when I was sure they were gone I reached for my cards and pulled the combination for the mysterious twilight town.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
"I'm not throwing away my heart!" I heard Sora yelling in the distance. I was standing next to a giant blast in the stone wall. On the other side there was a dark forest and without thinking I ran straight through it.
The sound of battle started, Sora's Keyblade smashing into Vexen's ice shield. I dodged low hanging branches and stayed light on my feet the entire way through the thick forest. Sora was yelling and Vexen cried out in pain.
A loud groan reached my ears when I stopped. I hid behind a large tree. I could see Sora still standing and Vexen on the ground, his long hair spilling onto the ground as he tried to get his legs under him and stand up.
"Lost to your memories, but still, such power!" he gasped, finally getting his feet under him.
"I don't care about that!" Sora yelled, "Turn Riku back to normal!" Vexen laughed a little too hysterically than was normal, he must be in serious pain.
"Turn him back? All he can do now is fall into the empty darkness," he stood slowly, "Just like you Sora!" He staggered around like a drunk. "If you continue go after Namine you'll be trapped by your memories and loose your heart and just be Marluxia's tool!"
"Marluxia? What's he got to do with Namine?" Brilliant Sora. You never did catch on quickly I thought to myself. Even I knew that Marluxia planned to use Namine against Sora and break the chains of his memory into pieces. Axel had let slip so much.
Fire streaked across the ground towards them. I felt its heat hit my face as it flew towards Vexen. He fell backwards and crashed into the ground. Axel stood, holding his pose then stood up.
"Hey Sora," he said, "Did I come at a bad time?" I almost leapt out of the trees and choked him. What was he doing attacking other Organization members? Marluxia just wanted the problem taken care of, not destroyed.
Or he did want it destroyed and he was a killer.
Vexen rolled over from being on his back and stood up, looking incredibly weak. I wanted to run to the scientist but couldn't leave my hiding spot. Who knew what Axel would do if Sora found out I was here. I was more afraid of Marluxia's reaction.
"Axel," Vexen asked, grunting, "What are you-" "Just stopping you from saying things you shouldn't," Axel smirked, crossing his arms over his chest I was once against mesmerized by those green eyes. "And, finishing you off." I snapped out of it and almost growled. How could he?
"NO WAIT!" Vexen tried to stand.
"We just exist, we are Nobodies," Axel said calmly, "But your memories and existence end here. Aren't you happy?"
"S-stop!" Vexen tried, the fear in his eyes were almost too great. I thought about rushing out there and choking Axel but it wouldn't do any good. I would speak with him later. "I don't want to-"
"Well see you," Axel snapped his fingers. A bright flame shot from the center of Vexen's chest. Another flame encircled and coiled around him shooting from every center of his body outward. Then he collapsed on the ground the flame gone and he dissolved into nothing.
I glanced at Sora. His face was complete astonished terror. I reached for my cards and threw down the first combo I could find. I stepped through the door, not caring how loud the slam was and ended up back in the room where I first met Axel.
Someone grabbed my arm and I was dragged into another door.
I ended up standing in the center of the meeting room. Marluxia, Xemnas, Saix, Zexion, Xigbar, Demyx, Xaldin, Larxene, Luxord and Axel all sat up in their chairs looking down at me. Larxene and Marluxia smiled happily as Xemnas cleared his throat and looked down at me only slightly regretfully. Axel simply stared off into nothing, trying to ignore me.
"We are here to discuss the loss of two members and Meggan down there," Xemnas opened up. Marluxia smiled gleefully at my name. Sure enough he had gotten his way. I ground my teeth together. "Vexen was recently lost to us recently today in the floor of Twilight town after a battle. Lexaeus was lost in the basement so he may yet still be alive, who knows. Roxas is still off in Twilight Town."
"And what of her fate?" Larxene asked annoyingly, "We should tell her what it is so she can at least try to get away." I received a few sympathetic looks from Zexion, Demyx and Xigbar. Axel continued to ignore me and I felt a small jab of betrayal. Xemnas signed.
"I regret to have to tell you this Meggan, but by the fact you are not a Nobody you cannot reside in Castle Oblivion. And since Marluxia pointed out that you have received training from our teachings so now you should be able to withstand attack," he paused and looked down at me, sadly, though I knew they had no feelings, he was regretting letting me go is all. "while you start from the top floor and work your way to the exit with only yours skills with your magic, staff and cards to help you out."
"Could be worse," I muttered to myself.
"Definitely," Larxene laughed menacingly. I glared at her.
"Right, I could be blonde." With that I turned and left the meeting room. She let out a shriek and I could feel the shock of lightening in the air behind me.
"Meeting dismissed," Xemnas called. They all left their seats using cards. I didn't bother to shut any doors behind me and after a long moment I heard steps running up behind me.
"Meg wait," Axel called behind me. I didn't stop. Of course, who else would? I trusted Axel from the beginning. Ever since he first explained the memories in the room I created with the figures of Rachel and Nessa sitting there. I listened to every word as he taught me all he knew about wielding fire and then sending me to Demyx for lessons on water. He had convinced each member to teach me something of their magic so I would be very well prepared.
He had even helped me improve my fighting technique with the staff so it was less awkward and more devastating. I was sure I could now face off with Rachel in a weapon battle and stand a fair chance.
Axel reached for my arm but I pulled out of his grasp and kept going. He then grabbed my hand tight and yanked me back to me.
"I'm trying to talk to you," He growled through gritted teeth, "It would be nice if you would let me." "It would be nice if I wasn't running for my life tomorrow!" I countered. He looked a little taken aback but still held onto my hand. He had been the thirteenth vote, the one too break the tie so I could live. But he had voted Marluxia's way.
"I had to, you know I'm trying to stop-" He cut off.
"No, I don't know because you won't share anything with me except fighting techniques and better ways to control fire. I'm done Axel I'm getting my bag and planning my best route out of here so I can live to see my friends again!" I yelled. I tried to stomp away but he still held onto my hand. I was pretty sure I was going to bruise.
"Head to the basement first," He whispered, leaning in real close to me. I almost jumped from the heat of his skin. He let go of my hand. "I want you to make it out."