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Chapter 7: Axel

I was sitting on one of the wooden benches on the snow white beach on the outskirts of town, while Kairi was right up to the ocean's edge. Kairi was a brunet with a hint of red and wore that latest fashion in town, a spaghetti strapped mini-dress with a zipper down the front, a white lace cami making the deep V-neck of the dress appropriate and a hood. Like most girls, she was into pink. Her shoes, likewise, were a soft pink with white accents. What made her original was the black fanny pack she carried around everywhere filled with potions, ethers, and other healing items. She wanted to go after him, I knew that much.

If only I had someone I could love like she did. She may have been torn from her home, she may have watched his sacrifice himself for her, she may have forgotten his name, but she still had him no matter how far away he actually was, she would always have him. I can't allow myself to love anyone, because they will die, and leave this empty void in my heart, just like Elizabeth. I haven't quite been myself since Mic told me she committed suicide.

Then again, I have been forcing myself not to let the grief get to me. I have to act like to act like a normal teen and stay Kairi's friend. If I wasn't, how else would I get to be around her for twenty-four seven to protect her under neigh Yen Sid's orders. And I can't let him down; he took me in, taught me to defend myself, and taught me the art of magic. So I can't let the Organization get her; I can't let Sora become a Nobody once more and rejoin the Organization, those basterds who drove my friend to such a despite act.

I hate it when she comes out here. It's too open and it's the perfect place for the Nobodies to abduct her.

"Sometimes, I wonder…If waiting just isn't enough, Liz." Kairi said still looking at the ocean.

"I agree Kairi. Why wait, when you can act?" a voice in the air asked. It was familiar. It belonged to one of those Nobodies Organization XIII, I think it may be the red haired one. Sure enough, seconds later he appeared on the beach.

"Who are you?" Kairi asked as I got up from my bench and began to walk over to them.

"The name's Axel, an accomplice of Sora. Got it memorized?" he answered.

"Accomplice my ass and thank you for putting a name to that pretty little face of yours, Axel." I said as I stepped in between them pulling out Elizabeth's weapons, two dual double ended light cabers.

"But I must insist that you leave before someone gets hurt. And by someone I mean you." I said taking a defensive stance.

"Do you know him Liz?" Kairi asked from behind me unsure of what was going on.

"Not personally."

"Wait a sec. Let's back up here. Liz?! As in Elizabeth?!" Axel asked in surprise.

"I didn't know that the Organization knew my name, pity, seems that my days of recon are over, but yes, Elizabeth is my full name. I prefer Liz though." I replied.

"What?! How would we not know your name? You one of us, remember? Why did you leave? And you do not prefer Liz! Last time I called you that you almost broke my nose and I couldn't pee for the rest of the week!" He ranted. I wouldn't fall for his mind tricks. I refused to get angry; I refused to let him get to me. He may not have a heart, but he knows how to manipulate one.

"Didn't I tell you to get, Nobody? And I would never join the likes of you, you heartless freaks." I countered.

"Freaks?! What has gotten into you it's as if… Shit. Not again… Elizabeth, look into my eyes and truthfully tell me that you didn't know my name before today." He demanded.

I stared deep into his captivating green eyes and said, "I did not know your name before today. Happy? Ops. Sorry. Almost forgot you didn't have a heart."

"You really don't remember…" He said as though he was in disbelief.

"Kairi, it may not look like it but, Elizabeth and I are the best of friends, and I think that we can be too." He continued as he turned his attention to Kairi who was as lost as I was. Pluto, a tan dog with a straight black tail and black floppy ears, came running down the beach to Kiry. We were suddenly surrounded by dusks. I knew that I couldn't take them out and protect Kairi from Axel, but I had to try. A corner door appeared behind us and Pluto ran through.

Kairi yelled, "You don't seem very friendly!" and ran after the dog. I ran after her and the portal closed leaving Axel on the beach.

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