The Sapphire Sorceress

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Act 10: The 13th Reflection

"Those Nobodies had no business existing in the first place—as you know fully well, Naminé."

Destiny Islands

So today was finally the day where everything changes. I was not longer a child that was lost in a foreign home now I had grown in age and knowledge. Along with the other kids here I had undergone several changes in the past year. Losing and gaining things important to me at the same time this change I had to endure for their sake. As I looked up at the sun in the sky, and the wind blew causing my red hair to move with the wind. I knew today would be the final day I would be on this island. Along with the others here I would now be heading toward my first day in school. It would be a long way from these islands I've come to know so well. My lazy days would be ending now, but this was only the beginning for me. Tomorrow a new day along with a new adventure begins for myself.

"Hey Kairi want to join us for some Paopu fruit tonight?" My friend Selphie asked me with a hopefully look I and gave her a nod of approval. She believed these fruits were very meaningful and seemed to one to share one with Wakka sometime. Perhaps a part of her wanted to have a relationship with him. I could see those two being together as their history seemed good enough. So tonight would be a good time to have fruit with him. After today we would be moving over to the main island to start going to school. Our entire lives would now focus on learning around others instead of enjoying the beach. The simple easy days would be gone now, and with them my desire to wait in this island for Sora and Riku. Still I had to move on and I would stick to my desire in becoming stronger, but Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie need me to be with them.

Before meeting with my friends on the spot where Sora and Riku used to fight each other on I decided to visit Sora's mother one last time. As I walked over to her house I took in the memories of my days training here on this island. With Tidus and Wakka's help I could swing a weapon more properly now. I also remembered how to defend myself with a sword as well. I still had more to learn not just in terms of fighting, but actually keyblade abilities yet I felt more confident. I no longer doubted my selection as one of the chosen users. My desire to find my friends along with fighting alongside them against darkness had to be a strong enough reason. My role as a princess of heart must have also been a good reason as I thought back to what the others told me about being one themselves.

"Each of us comes from a different world of our own."

"When our hearts join together the final keyhole will be opened."

"Beyond the keyhole lies the way to ultimate power. That is why the seven lights must never be united like this. In the wrong hands this power would be used for terrible reasons."

"Kairi you seem different from the rest of us. You like that boy Sora hold the power to use a keyblade. I think you should seek out someone to train you in the future."

That advice seems like a very good suggestion. I've given it some thought, and while I have things I need to take care of here my training has to begin soon. If what the other princesses said was true then I doubt the darkness will be gone forever. That's why I will be ready when such evil returns from that darkness. Perhaps I will even find Riku and Sora along the way. As I entered Sora's home I knew his mother was indeed waiting for me. She knew this would be the last time I would get to see her for quite a while. I doubt I would get a chance to get out of my activities at the school to return to this place. As we both shed tears of joy and sadness I hugged her tightly. While she was not my actual mom she treated me like her own daughter.

"To think now you will be leaving this place. I'm going to have to think of activities to do now. The last of the children heading off to the next step of their lives." Her comments made me gulp in fear of the unknown. Still I must press on for the sake of everyone I know. I enjoyed the day with Sora's mother even getting some images of Sora and his father and mother being together. I knew our fates were intertwined from that day so long ago. With a wave of goodbye I bid farewell to her and went over to where Selphie and the others would be.

"So this is it our final night together before we head off to a new island. While we might be going to the same school we might not see each other in the same classes. That's why I wanted us to be here tonight to remember things that had left us, but to also look towards the futures we shall have." Selphie spoke out first looking at the sunset on the water before us. I would usually rely on her for support and now I will look for her company now more than ever. We always did seem to have a connection like sisters even if we were not really family.

"Ahh you worry too much Selphie we is going to be just fine, ya!" Wakka said with a confident smile refusing to show a sign of sadness about our possible split tomorrow. He always seemed fine with anything life threw at us. Even after hearing about what happened to Sora and Riku he didn't lose hope about them coming back. His cheerful attitude usually managed to cheer me up despite the grim situations. Still when I looked in his eyes I knew he also was sad about losing Sora and Riku.

"Of course she will be fine. We might be in different classes, but we will never truly be apart from each other!" Tidus replied pointing his finger out at the fading sun. He seemed like Sora in his own kind of way. Always looking forward to another match with him or Riku. I always could look towards my friends to relax my mood. Tidus was right even if I'm not with them I will never actually be split away from them. It's like with Sora and Riku while they might be far away they are still close to me in my heart. I don't know what this feeling is, but I don't want to lose it ever. My memories with Sora he's made my life feel so special, and that's why I will come find you and bring everyone back here.

"Hehe I can't wait to meet the new kids in school I'm sure we can all make new friends there don't you think so Kairi?" Selphie asked me and I gave a nod of approval to her. There would be new people to meet at school and compared to what I've seen it won't seem that special. Compared to cats that speak in riddles, the idea of a lamp containing a genie inside, and mermaids swimming under the sea ordinary kids from school seem easy to accept. Still I will need to learn and find new friends there. So looking at the island and seeing my friends sitting on the tree I knew this would be the final memory I would have from this island. From this moment forward I will enter the unknown, but I'm not afraid. Instead I welcome the new adventure I would be taking now. Bring it on!

"I guess my lazy days are over..."

- Day 9: Heartless -

The World That Never Was: Proof of Existence

As always this world never changed in the slightest. Every day when I wake up my blue eyes could not find a sun in the sky. It seemed like this world had always been dripped in the darkness of night. Part of me enjoyed visited worlds where the light shined so bright. Sometimes I would even pretend I was cold as I walked through the castle walls. Today I had not been given a mission for the day so I decided to explore more of the castle. While talking more with Lexaeus there was a creepy part of the castle that I could check it. It seemed like everyone did not want to visit there because it managed to make them act unnerved by the feeling of the room. I figured since I was a nobody there was no way I could really be startled so I went to the "Proof of Existence" area.

My head looked at the different stones with the symbol of our group. As I went over to each one I noticed they all had the different names, weapons, and rank of each member of the Organization. It seemed like this room had been a shrine for everyone in this place. Strangely both the Superior and Xion did not seem to have a place in this room. Also I did not even notice my shrine until I looked at the spots once again. As I went over to my spot it seemed like the weapon symbol was not my Monsoon blades. It actually looked like the shape of a keyblade, but that would mean this was my real weapon. I can't still use such a weapon but it was the tool used here which confused me. As I read my number and rank I felt reassured of my place in this group.

"A symbol that I still exist even without a heart." I said to myself holding onto my stone. As I looked at the symbol of the organization I could see a reflection of myself. The changes to my body could not be seen under my cloak, but the fact remains the image I see before me is just a shadow of my former self. I won't be looking so empty forever once everything is finished. All of us can regain our lives and in my case memories of a past that is now mostly forgotten. I figured it would be almost impossible to retake my lost memories. I was not expecting the past to just come back to me...

"Aww really pretty assured about your place here newbie? I expected that stone to look more broken apart, but I can just take care of that myself." Turning around I saw that member with the eyepatch was now right behind me. His smile looked oddly sinister to me, but I didn't know why I got this feeling.

"So I'm guessing you're going to be my next partner then? Why else would you seek me out like this Xigbar was it?" I had not known much about this guy yet from what some of the others said he was quite the enigma. He seemed amused by my comment as he just waved his hand in the air before answering me.

"As if! I'm simply trying to introduce myself to our newest member, and you know extend the olive branch. Although it would be more fitting if you were at your full potential." What is he trying to say? Yeah I know I can't use the keyblade, but I felt like he was trying to say something else.

"Look I don't know what I've done to get your attention, but I'm not going be pushed around like I was with Marluxia!" I replied getting up to confront him. That grin on his face only wanted to make me punch him, but that would be for a reason I didn't even know about! I barely know this guy yet I feel like he would deserve it.

"Heh you still have that look on your face. Reminds me of that time with that other keyblade kid. Of course funny enough you two are here again even if you're both not the same from before." What the hell is he talking about? I don't know another key-wait! Roxas he can use a keyblade, and I remember him looking like this guy from my visions. What was his name again...Ventus? Does this mean Roxas and Ventus were the same? As I began to ponder this Xigbar seemed amused by my reaction.

"Ahh I see that light bulb in your head is going off. Now let's see if you can put two and two together now. There is someone else you might remember someone, tall, dark, and handsome well that's me actually! Anyways do you know who's yellow eyes are staring into your face? That voice echoing in your head. His face being etched into your lost memories. Come on keyblade master don't you remember yet!"

Ugh what is this guy trying to do to me? I can't understand what he's trying to do to me. Like I'm supposed to remember all of this stuff so fast. Holding my head I could see those images run through my head once more. Wait now I'm getting something else it's...Xigbar! Why is he in my head as well?

"You think you two have got some grand role to play. As if. You're only here so that when I finish you off... Terra will succumb to the darkness. So... who wants to go first?"

"Go ahead if you wanna waste your time. Keep trying to drive us apart with your mind games. It'll never work! Terra will prove to you he's stronger!"

Was that me confronting him? Wait a minute that boy was there with me and Xigbar. He was so cold for some reason and I think I was about to fight Xigbar. Could it be...that I'm regaining my memories? When I opened my eyes I could see him pull out some gun weapons, and he pointed one right at my head with a twisted smirk. Damn it is he trying to take me down when I'm alone?

"Well now it seems like you do remember me. It's too bad you won't be around to know about everything else though, but man would I have loved to have seen your face when you realize how much you've been duped by Xemnas or should I say Xehanort." He said with a laugh clearly just toying with me. Still I'm not exactly weak enough to be finished this easily so when he fired off a shot I slowed down the show and rolled out of the way. Running behind one of the pillars I knew he would be firing more shots at my direction.

"You can hurt me all you want, but until I regain what's mine I'm not going anywhere!" There's no way I'm going to be taken away from this place without taking back what was lost. I won't let this jerk mess with my head again with his rambling nonsense.

"Hey don't feel so bad about fading away the castle and the shells living here will actually be better off without you around." Suddenly he fired off his shows in another direction, but they were actually coming in my spot so I used my fans to block the shots. What the hell have I done to piss off so many people here? As I got a moment to think about a plan I noticed these pillars might not be all that strong. Perhaps with enough force they could be removed from their place in the ground.

Come on! I had to hurry up because he would be firing more soon as I continued to hit the pillar more as he was approaching me. Luck me he was just toying with me not aware I was trying to get this pillar off the ground it was then I noticed the pillar was actually his spot in the room. Deciding to play to his ego I would distract him a little with this fact.

"Hey Xigbar I couldn't help noticing your other name is the Freeshooter. If you would honor a last request how did you catch that name?" I asked hoping he would give me a response, but instead he warped behind me pointing his weapon right in my face. His face no longer seemed amused and I realized this might actually be the ending for me.

"Sorry doll, but the game is over for you." No I refuse to let him win like this there has to be a way to get him away from me. Looking at the finger on the trigger my mind was racing in so many directions right now. That's when I noticed someone had come behind Xigbar...Banon! My friend came to help me so he must have noticed my situation as Xigbar suddenly was moving at a slower pace. Taking the chance I knocked him away with my fan rushing over to Banon as the nobody seemed to be using a lot of power.

"Oh Banon thank you!" I said hugging the creature with a smile on my face. I had grown to appreciate this guy very much. Deciding to leave I created a portal to find some help, but out of the shadows came some more nobodies in hoods. They seemed to only have one eye like their master. Also like Xigbar they also had arrow weapons in their hands. Damn it they won't let us leave so easily.

"You can't invite friends to our little dance squirt!" Turning I saw a shot enter my direction, but it did not injure me. No...Banon he took the shoot! Reaching down I could see he was badly hurt by this action and I tried to remove the bullet from his chest, but it was able to place a limb on my face. Looking at his face I knew he didn't want me to help him. Seeing the other snipers aim their weapons at my direction was shocking as was what followed. Banon despite being hurt was able to defend me from the arrows taking more hits and being sent to the floor besides me. My hand reached out to help, but he simply shook his head.

"T-his is oka-y you-r highn-ess. I'm happy to s-erve you un-til the e...nd" No this can't be happening to me. He was just trying to protect me, and now he's about to fade away. I didn't even notice Xigbar walking over and placing his weapon on my head. I can't believe it he did not deserve this...no NO NO!

My body seemed to be entering auto-pilot as my senses were kicked into a new level. With a sudden rush I stood up and cut Xigbar away from me. I won't let him hurt Banon again, and he won't take my existence without a fight. I did not even know where I got this boost of power yet I decided to take advantage of it. As my body light up in a blue light orbs of light suddenly appeared in the room as each one went into the direction of Xigbar's nobodies. Despite their attempts to shoot down my attacks each one was knocked by and taken out. Xigbar was surprised to see this as clearly he didn't expect my wrath.

"You hurt my friend so you must suffer!" I hissed running into him and sliced at him as much as I could. He tried to warp away and fire more shoots, but now the bullets coming in my direction stopped in midair. He didn't know what else he could do as I threw my fan at his weapons knocking them out of his hands and sent the rest of the blue orbs right at him.

"Ugh I didn't think you still had this power this is just like before..." He replied before falling to the floor as I collapsed at the loss of my newly found strength. Looking at Banon I could see he had placing his hands in a certain way. C-ould it be he was the one who gave me such a rise in power. Even with that injury he still was protecting me. Before I could help him my eyes slowly shut as my mind drifted off into darkness.

"Terra, Aqua...I swear I'll put an end to this."

"Trust me, you guys are ready. You're gonna clean up at the exam tomorrow."

"It's okay, Aqua. Trust me, that guy in the mask is history. He'll never bad-mouth Terra again."

My memories or were they really memories of my life. Xigbar did I really confront him in the past? It seems like my stolen past is coming back into focus. Still there was so much left in the dark I have to continue fighting for the rest. As I woke up from that battle I noticed I was actually in my room. Looking around I didn't see Banon anywhere, but there was someone in the room. Opening my eyes I thought the person I was looking at was someone else from my mind. Those yellow eyes looked at my face as he was clearly pleased about something.

"My friend are you well?" It's him! My superior or rather the leader of the organization. I tried to get up to greet him, but he simply placed a hand in my face trying to calm me down.

"It's fine you needed some rest after what you've been through." He was correct I had been through an ordeal. Still I had to know happened to Banon, and after what he did for me I had to see if he was okay. Xemnas must have noticed I had questions to ask so he decided to deliver me the news.

"I'm afraid the being you called Banon is no more. While we were able to create copies of your nobody he was removed from existence by Xigbar." No...he can't be gone. Not after what he did for me I can't believe he's just gone now. Despite being an unemotional being I grabbed my shoulders and began to shake in pain, anger, hated, and sadness. Why did he have to be destroyed when Xigbar was after me. Why did this all have to happen like this?

"Rest assured Xigbar is currently in the Soundless Prison. His actions were uncalled for thus he will be locked away for 10 days. I know this won't bring back your "friend" yet I felt you did not have to suffer by his hands." Was that supposed to be some kind of reward. I didn't feel like his words made me feel better, but I'm not supposed to feel anything at all. I simply nodded in response before asking my leader a question.

"Superior I know you might not know this, but did I know Xigbar from somewhere. When he was trying to harm me he was going on about my history with him, and mentioning Roxas along with this Ventus. Sir I know there is proof of my history as a keyblade master however I still can't piece together my past." Looking at him he seemed to return to his normal expression of passiveness. I could not get a read of his feelings yet part of me felt like he was being honest about this conversation.

"I believe Xigbar in a twisted way planned to help you remember. Granted he chose an extreme method, but if you can gather more of your existence before becoming a nobody it seems to have worked don't you think XV?" That was true my past was starting to come into focus more. Still he didn't have to hurt me...or Banon. Closing my eyes I could see Lord Xemnas was at my door ready to leave me. He looked back at my face and gave a gentle smile fake or not at me.

"I'm glad you're back Aqua I've missed you and Ventus." What? Did he just say that...

"Wait Terra? Ventus? Who are these people? Why do they continue to pop in my head? Why can't I still remember everything about my past or this Xehanort..." With that reply Xemnas had a suddenly frown on his face. Did I say something that was wrong? Then again it's rather odd Xemnas would help me after what Xigbar tried to do to me. Can it be-no that's just ridiculous. Xemnas gave me a hope and a new hope to regain my heart why would he just use me after everything he's done for me.

"They are just names from a forgotten past. You need some rest Auxaq don't worry about missions you have the day off." He said before leaving my room, and now I was all along with new thoughts in my head. Turning over on my bed I had a moment to gather myself and these points to think about for a while. My friend gave himself up to save me from Xigbar, the names and facts I've learned about today, and that new image of this Terra why did he look so much like the Superior. Before I knew it I had fallen into slumber...

The darkness has taken you.

? Who is there? What's going on why am I not back in my room. Looking around I could only find an empty void of black all around me. It seemed like I was in a whole new place than the castle. Trying to find the person speaking to me I could only see a little beyond my current location. This darkness is so hard to see through, but why am I here exactly? That's when I could hear a cold voice enter my head.

I would have never guessed you would fall into my hands dear pupil.

Pupil is that supposed to me this person is my master? I don't remember anyone teaching me about using a keyblade, but it was then I noticed someone appear next to me creating a silhouette. I tried to reach out to this person, but I was only able to grab the air around me. The silhouette was gone when I tried to hold him which caused me to look around once more. The ground suddenly had been turned into a glass floor. My eyes could see a reflection of myself on the floor below me. Slumping down I could see my hand cover my face trying to understand what was going on.

Your heart will contain my thoughts and feelings dear student of mine. There is no escaping your fate along with the other 12!

What was this person saying to me? Holding my head in pain I did not even notice the reflection no longer was following my actions. After opening my eyes the other me now had on a smirk, and that's when I noticed the change of the eye color. Yellow eyes just like the Superior but how is this possible? I tried to speak yet nothing came out of my mouth. That's when I noticed the hair of my other self began to grow more light and grey. Pulling back I tried to look away from the reflection. This had to be some kind of a trick or illusion there was now way I coul- this had to be a dream! Suddenly I could feel cold fingers move on my spine as a weight was added to my back.

"Time to wake up Auxaq!" Looking back I saw my other self holding onto my back with that smirk still attached to her face. I screamed out in shock as the world around me faded away. Reaching up I realized my dream had come to an end. Despite that I could still feel someone on my body. Opening my eyes more I saw it was my "friend" Larxene and she was not alone. Xion the latest member has been in my room with Larxene. Naturally I had to know why more people were so eager to crash in my room.

"Geez Auxaq you had quite a scare it's almost like you have a heart." Waving her hand she went over to some bag she had brought with her as Xion was now looking at me with concern. Looking at her face I decided to calm her down with a simple answer.

"It was just a bad dream nothing more." It had to be nothing more than just a dream. Besides from what I heard from Axel some of the other members had odd dreams that didn't mean anything in the end. It could just be the events of today affecting me...yeah. With a nod Xion seemed to have accepted that response as Larxene found what she was looking for.

"Good now that you're no longer in lazy land we can focus on what's important. After an annoying day of magic training with the new kid I felt like getting a reward for my work today. So that's when I realized something there are three girls in the organization. Compared to the boys of this place we need to have some fun once in a while. That's when I hatched this brilliant plan of mine! Ladies tonight is the first annual Organization Sleep Over Party!"

It was then I realized I had not left my dream. In fact this was a living nightmare having a sleep over with the Savage Nymph herself. The sight of her pulling out sleeping bags, with food to eat, and some nail polish was a strange sight. In a way this was kind of heartwarming seeing her act like a normal girl instead of a heartless shell. Of course Xion did not seem that excited about this, and I was just confused why this had to happen in my room. After she was done Larxene suddenly pulled off her cloak and tried to remove my uniform.

"Hold on a minute what makes you think I want to do this! I've been through a lot today, and remember you're doing this party of yours in my room!" I hissed out trying to keep her off of me. Xion simply watched the debate between me and number 12 as she fired back at my defense.

"One you should be happy I'm doing this here with just us I could have invited Axel to annoy us, or Saix who would just order us to clean up the place as punishment. Two you could use some relaxation you're not a mindless shell like the dusks we use well are you?.Three where else could I have a party like this my room please!"

With a glare I looked at Xion figuring she might have some kind of thought about this, and perhaps she would side with me on this one. Besides I can't exactly trust Larxene not to take advantage of this moment to mock me some more or perhaps make another prank.

"Xion you could not possibly support this idea she made up." I asked her expecting some backup to finally get her out off my room. Instead the girl seemed oddly curious about this party. If I didn't know better I thought Larxene manipulated her into agreeing with her.

"I never heard of a slumber party, and I figured it would be something I should learn about." Well there goes my peaceful rest then. It seems like I'm out-numbered two to one here. Before I knew it Larxene had removed mine and Xion's clothing passing around some lighter outfits we could wear. It seemed like she thought of everything from sleeping bags, to these pajamas with the organization symbol, and then she brought out some nail polish with the colors yellow, black, and blue.

"So who wants to go first I promise I will be as gentle as a nymph." She replied with a twisted grin on my face. My head was trying to reach for a pillow to knock her out with at that moment. With a sigh I decided to roll with the party and before long my nails were given a new coat of blue. As Larxene went over some of the somebodies she's meet during her meetings I decided to push her into explaining who she really likes here.

"Hmph you think I would get along with the idiots here XV? I figured you would be smarter than that!" Ugh well she did sort of complement me for something. Compared to our first meeting that is some kind of progress. Deciding to get Xion into the conversation I decided to urge her on into having a conversation. She would need to open up more and not have to wear that cloak all the time. Even now while me and Larxene were out of our uniforms she still was keeping on her cloak and hiding her face in the hood.

"I don't think I need any paint for my nails, but thank you anyway Larxene." She replied as Larxene reached out to remove her gloves and tried painting them black anyway. She always did seem like the forceful person not wanting to just take no for an answer. Realizing Xion really didn't want her nails done I decided to bail her out with a question to distract my blonde comrade.

"So you and Marluxia what's the deal with you two exactly?" With this she turned her attention towards me, and in a startling move reached over to hold a knife near my face. My question must have struck a nerve as she was not usually this hostile as in trying to harm somebody over a question mad.

"Why do you want to know that's personal matters nothing you need to worry about XV? Although you have been trying to keep secrets of you own so how about a trade? I give details about my business, and how's about you let me read for your journal?" Oh hell no! It's one thing for someone like Zexion to read a few pages, but Larxene would easily tell everyone about my thoughts just to mess with me some more. Realizing I was in a bind I felt like it was not worth it to get into a battle so with a sigh I decided to let Larxene read a little of my diary. Xion was also curious about some of my writings as well so that was a good thing. At least we could know each other a little better after tonight.

"Let's see here...Oh what's this an entry about the Superior well let's just check this one out." Covering my head with the pillow I tried to drown out Larxene's verbal taunt of reading my personal thoughts and saying the sentences as well. She went on for some time as I tried to get my ears to stop listening to her voice just for a while.

"So that's when I realized The Superior had quite the image and figure to lead the organization. Not to mention a voice that no one could interrupt when he speaks. I know that if I want my old life back it's better to follow him rather than be an enemy of his group. Sounds like you've become another one of his dogs saphir."

"Like you're different you go on missions just as much as I do so you must want your heart back even if you say otherwise." I replied with a hiss not backing down from her like before I've grown since our first meeting. As the both of us entered another battle of words Xion had taken hold of the journal and must have began reading from it's pages.

"Like I want my heart back I clearly can exist without it!"

"So that does not mean you're the same woman from before. Now you can only act like you're angry or in love the emotions we display are not but illusions."

"Hmm like I would ever need some worthless emotion as love...it's something I can't bear to have anymore."

"Larxene I don't know who you were before, but you should be lucky you have a memory of your life back then. I still don't understand my past before all of this. When you lose who you were completely it's an experience I wish on no one."

"Like you would ever know anything about me! Tch perhaps we need to settle this issue for g-"

"Who is Ventus Auxaq?" Looking at Xion I noticed she was currently on the entry of my first meeting with Roxas. In that page I had written about how similar Roxas looked to this Ventu I keep seeing and hearing about in my head. Knowing that it would be a good idea to explain myself I told her about Roxas and how he reminded me of Ventus. While I didn't know much else about the both of them I could not shake this feeling there was a connection.

"He's just a name Xion nothing you should worry about right now. Roxas on the other hand is quite the keyblade wielder. You should have seen him when he was fighting Setzer." I said telling her and Larxene about my time with him in Twilight Town. It seemed like she was pleased about this having a small smile on her lips now.

"I hope I can see him one day." With a gentle nod I knew they were bound to cross paths someday. Xion seemed to be coming out of her shell more and more each day. She reminds me of back when I was new here. So many names and faces I would need to remember, and I felt like I was all alone here. Well I can ensure Xion does not have to go through that not while I'm here.

"Ugh now that the family bonding is over how about we return to the fun Truth or Dare!" Larxene replied pulling out some food and the black nail polish ready to finish the job on Xion's hands. I could not really do much to stop it, but the color did look good on Xion. It was during our party I noticed I was actually laughing. For one of the first times since I've come here I was actually...enjoying myself.

[ Reviewer bladenmckinlay correctly pointed out Auqa's number changed to 15 instead of remaining. This is because Xion is now part of the story as I wanted to keep her out at first, but then I realized I could do some other things with Xion instead of writing her out. Don't worry things won't play out just like in canon. I hope Larxene didn't seem that much out of character I felt like Aqua could use some humor after her trouble with Xigbar. Anyways more manipulations and wacky antics next time. So long Banon you won't be forgotten in Aqua's mind. ]