A/N: Woot! We're on Chapter five and it's still strong! *gives the QT cookies* Love you guys already! Special thanks to: MissMelodramatic, OMGpretty, sadisticshadowcat, Yuri927 and Vampire15 for messaging all the way!
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Xigbar's P.O.V.
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Mission: Report at early dawn at Twilight Town to inspect on Axel's progress in Roxas's memory.
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The parchment Xemnas gave was still on my bed. Man, that guy can make my day totally crash. So Angel would not see me for the time being.
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Pity.
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Xemnas - you'd think he suspects something. I hope not. Rui would be in great danger in the Superior finds out about a Gencia's Heart looming around the castle. Gencia.
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Where did I heard that before? Zexion might have mentioned it... Pity I won't get to know it now.
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What is this feeling anyway? Pity? Nobodies can't feel pity? Angel... no, Rui... you are one special girl.
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I just hope you should stay forever...
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-end of POV-
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=o.O Xigbar called her... er, me as Rui...
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A figure appeared in a dim-lighted room. He was in black cloak, his head covered in a hood. He looked around, staring hard at the dark. But it wasn't very long before he found what he was looking for...
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"Good morning Rui!" came a deafening voice at your right ear. You bolted upright with eyes already wide open.
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Now, due to certain situations that Demyx was practically in front of your face, your head totally crashed his. You were too much in shock to notice the pain that's been throbbing at your skull. Demyx sure is not disturbed at that notice.
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"Ow, Ow, Ow," he whined, rubbing his forehead vigorously. He stood up and continued to rub his head. It must have been a hard head-but.
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"What are you doing here?!" you practically screamed. No, you were not a morning person. You looked at your current position. Bed. Odd. You distinctively remembered you took the couch to give Xigbar the bed. You, after all, are just a guest. Then a really horrible, bad idea came to your mind.
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"What in the name of Kingdom Hearts I am here?!" you practically screamed. Your eyes went wide and clutched the existing blanket tight. Demyx finally stopped rubbing his head and looked at you in bewilderment.
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"Chill Rui. Xigbar said to me he can't take you out due to an urgent mission." You frowned at what he said. You are looking forward for a bit of outside atmosphere. And maybe in the process get to see Axel. "So I'll be doing the escorting." You looked at him. He looked really pleased with himself.
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You couldn't help but giggle. "Anything else Xigbar mention, Dem?"
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He shrugged. "There's one: He carried you to bed at early morning since you seem to be very uncomfortable at the couch. He said no one would sleep in there anymore." Then he looked at you longing for an explanation.
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You ignored his stare. 'Xigbar's not so bad... He treated me like an angel.
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Note to self: tell to the fans out there Xig's a good company... and I mean really good company.'
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=Xigbar and Demyx know how to make me feel at home!=
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You went in the bathroom to fix yourself, though there wasn't much to fix. You clothes now are from one of the members of the organization which Xigbar stow with great pleasure. It fit you nicely and you strongly suspect it was once belonged to either Zexion or Roxas. You didn't asked about it though. With one last brush with your untied hair, you proceeded to Demyx's room via portal.
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Demyx brought in breakfast, pancakes (or whatever you prefer). You spend then the next one hour deciding which world to go.
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"Rui," Demyx sighed. "You do the choosing. I really don't mind." You thought about it. You wanted Axel to company you at Twilight town if there would ever came a time. You don't want Hollow Bastion at the mere fact Leon and the others are there [not that you don't like them] and Disney worlds are out of the question. You can't get descent clothes there.
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=Clothes? (eris: Duh! look at your clothes! borrowed. And think about you walking around in that cloak or in a PJ.) Ok, I can take a hint.=
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"Well Rui?"
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Then you finally got it. "I want to go to Traverse Town if that's ok."
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=On to Traverse Town!=
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"Hurry up, Rui!" You quickened your pace as he urged you to go keep up with the crowd.
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Traverse Town had been exceptionally crowded. You grab hold tightly on Demyx's outstretched hand and finally out of the hecting people. Traverse Town, as you've expected, don't really care the get up of other people. They seem to be used to foreign folks going in and out of their world.
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'Thank goodness the nobodies still haven't attacked this world,' you thought relieved. You couldn't bear people looking at you in fear just wearing the Organization cloak. Demyx led you to a small store. It was uncrowded, much to your delight. Much to your undelight, they were only selling --
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"Dresses," you finished your thought with your mouth.
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Demyx laughed. "Yeah, I think Xigbar is right about the one you'll look cute in a dress."
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=Dress?! (eris: it's my story so just go with the flow)=
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A thought hit you. The girl in the picture was wearing a dress. Can that be...
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"Rui! Try this one!" Demyx picked up a rather pink dress with white frills at the bottom. It was sleeveless and three inches above the knee. You blushed a deep red.
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Keeping a straight expression, you grab hold of the dress and tried not to rip it apart. You put it back to where Demyx got it and looked at him with an Anime vein on your head.
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"No," you said, shivering in annoyance. Demyx seemed to understand he just hit something in your personal being. He grinned sheepishly and grab hold of another dress. You sighed in exparation. It was loads better save for its backless issue.
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Demyx kept on suggesting random dresses, apparently too occupied to check if you would even like it. There were dresses that you doubt you can walk on in comfort, dresses that you personally think it is only suited for night time. You need something you can travel on and comfortable enough to sleep in. You looked over to other dresses but all you give them is a frown. You never tried any of them, since you are pretty sure it wouldn't look good on you. You were now looking at the tenth section when Demyx threw another dress. You were starting to get annoyed.
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"Demyx, if you just keep throwing random dresses at me, I'll be sure to throw you," you threatened, going eye to eye to the Melodious Nocturne.
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"Sorry for the randomness but this time, I'll think you'll like it." You finally glanced at the dress he last threw at you. It was knee-length, plain as you like, and no frills visible. What's more, it was cream yellow.
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'Pity it's spaghetti-strapped. I could do with a long sleeve if the weather gets cold,' you mentally took note.
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"Well?" Demyx peered.
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"Huh?"
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"Aren't you going to try it if it fits or not?" Before you could even protest, he pushed you to the fitting room. "You won't come out unless I see you try it!" You wanted to scream in protest but thought better of it that he won't listen. Your head hurt a lot from all that's been happening to you.
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'First, I got sent by a total stranger and now this. Being a fan girl is a lot harder than I thought.'
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=*Nods in agreement*=
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You sighed heavily in defeat. You are going to wear it whether you like it or not. Demyx made sure of it.
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"Now?"
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"No."
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"Will you hurry up?" You groaned. Actually, you were already dressed. And it did look good. But you don't want Demyx to get that smug expression on his face when you say you like it. You were looking at your self in the mirror when he shouted again.
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"Now?!" You sighed heavily. No use to keep him waiting anyway. You opened the door and looked at him for any signs of nonverbal comments.
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"I thing it looks good on you. And with that white cloak of yours, I think the sleeveless issue is solved," he said, eyeing you from head to toe. There was a small smile playing his lips but you decided to ignore it. Demyx paid for the dress and you two finally went outside. It seemed less crowded right now.
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"Where do you want to go now?" he asked. You looked at him confused. He sighed at you. "Rui, you do the choosing, I do the escorting, ok? So where do you want to go next?" You thought for a while. In your journey, you may meet big trouble. You need weapons, for protection as well as for fighting. But what?
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'Let's see,' you thought, enumerating your experience. 'I don't know how to fight properly, yet. But Xigbar taught me how to aim. So I need a long-range weapon for the time being...'
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"Well?"
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You looked at him. "Let's go to some store where I can find a weapon."
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"Why?"
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"I need to protect myself when I travel to different worlds," you explained, stating the obvious.
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He looked crestfallen. "So you're not hanging with us very long?"
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'Crap,' you thought. 'I forgot to tell them my purpose for being here.'
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=I won't? (eris: you're looking for Axel or not?) Oh.=
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"No, Demyx, sorry. I'll be going away," you said rather guiltily. "But don't worry," you added holding his hands, "I'll visit often." He smiled to you sadly.
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"So what weapon do you have in mind?" The the two of you continued walking by the second district when he asked you that question. You stopped to think about it. You never really had any experience in fighting, if you didn't count Xigbar's teaching you how to aim. Hmm, that's a good hint.
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"Rui?"
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"A crossbow?" you suggested.
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Demyx laughed. "I don't think so. It's too bulky and you won't summon it like us."
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"Oh, yeah..." you trailed on. "Kunais?"
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"Larxene's weapon?" he said uncomfortably. "I don't know, that weapon gives me the creeps."
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"Why?"
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He shrugged involuntarily. "At some time, she aimed that at me and I would have been hurt if it weren't for Roxas intervening. She's on her sadistic tantrums back then." You can't help but feel sorry for that situation. Larxene sure is finding trouble.
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'And I like her for being a stand up at the group. How ironic!' You looked at him reassuringly. "Don't worry Dem. I won't use it to hurt people. I would only use it to defend myself."
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The weapon shop was pretty much like a typical hardware store. It had the atmosphere of creeping you out that someone is watching. In conclusion to that, you are more of a I-want-to-stay-at-home-kind-of-girl ^_^.
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As you entered it, you two immediately split up. Demyx went straight to the counter while you went to each aisle to look at their merchandise. There were all kinds of weapons you recognize in the game, save for the keyblade - Sora's weapon.
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Their were chakrams, though not that good like Axel's. There was also a good deal of crossbows, swords which greatly reminded you of Sephiroth's though not that long, nunchuks, staffs, shields, lances and scythes. Their were also accesories available that you suspected Leon once bought here. All except Demyx's sitar, Xemnas's weapon and Luxord's cards were to be seen.
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As you continued gazing at the products, Demyx came by with a disappointed look on his face. "Sorry Rui. I was reminded that Larxene already bought the whole package deal of it. Apparently, she's also paranoid."
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You sadly smiled at him. "It's okay. Let's just go to somewhere else." The two of you went outside the shop and continued to walk around. For a while, you noticed Demyx had been exceptionally quiet at the whole time. You decided to break the silence then.
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"Dem?"
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"Uh, Rui. Can we go somewhere I want?"
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You looked at him surprised. "Of course! We're not doing anything."
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=Where are we going?=
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You were gasping for breath as the two of you continued running for a long time. You lost track of where your current position is. Demyx stopped and looked around confused.
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"Are...we...there...yet?" you said in between breaths.
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"No," he replied casually, still looking distant. "Another run or so. We really need to be there before afternoon."
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You collapsed at the ground. "I'm not used to running this long" you panted. "Just a minute's rest."
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He bent over to your ground level. "Sorry about that. Here. Let me carry you." He started to lift your knees and you found yourself being carried bridal-style. That is when you jerk upward.
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"Woah there Dem. Carry me anyway you want but that."
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He laughed at you, amused. "You're one special girl Rui," he commented, walking to you closer and caressed your shoulder. "Back when I was a Somebody, almost all girls in my world would do anything to let me carry them that way." You blushed at the comment. You didn't know why. Was it because he gave you a compliment or is it because he just told you a hint of his past?
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"I'm just not used to it," you mumbled.
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"Would it mind you if I carry you piggy-back-style?" You nodded uneasily and the two of you continued to go to Demyx's destination.
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=What? (eris: carry you on the back.) OH.=
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It was a REALLY good thing you are carried at the rest of the walk. You soon arrived at the entrance of a somewhat tower. The stairs were so high and steep that you doubt you could actually make it at the top. That made you worry too about Demyx's point.
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"Am I heavy?" you asked with concern.
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"Supposedly," he replied. You could sense the grin plastered on his face.
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"What's that supposed to mean?"
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"Nothing. At the Organization, you are trained to be physically fit. Consider it as you are my weights for the day," he explained.
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Then silence.
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"Is that a yes or no?" you again asked worriedly.
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"No," Demyx replied. "You are not heavy."
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"Good," you said. "Cause I'm not going to walk these freaking stairs. I'm dead tired."
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He laughed. "No worries, Rui. You could even sleep if you want." You didn't sleep of course, but your eyes were unfocused, letting hazy images pass by. Demyx is really nice to you. 'He is like a big brother,' was your last thought.
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=Big Brother Demyx! ^-^=
"Rui, we're finally here." You opened your eyes, only to be greeted by his face. Apparently, you fell asleep. You stood up, grabbing his hand for support. You fingered strands of your unkempt hair back into place and walk over to a somewhat patio. You gasped in amazement at what you saw, the whole beautiful scenery of Traverse Town.
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You took landmarks into good notes and found out you are at the third District.
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"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Demyx said as he joined in your sight-seeing.
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"It's amazing." you replied. "But I haven't seen this in the game - I mean here before," you hastily said, covering your little mistake.
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Demyx seemed not to be troubled. "It will be opened to the public tomorrow so I figured I should take you earlier so it shouldn't be crowded here."
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"That's nice. Alone time?"
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"Yeah." The people below all looked liked tiny ants going on with their lives. You were so happy just being there. You were just a typical fangirl of this game and it was every dream of a KH fan to be on the game. But on your situation, it seemed so normal.
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'I am one special fan,' you thought. 'Of all fangirls out there... they chose me. Am I that obsessed?'
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=(eris: someone has OFIRS) WTF? (eris: obsessive-fan-in-random-society) is that a fannish definition? (eris: No. I made it myself...)=
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Demyx's P.O.V.
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Should I do it? I may not have another chance...
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It's now or never...
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Oh well, here goes...
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"Um Rui?" She glanced at me with acknowledgment. Maybe I looked real nervous because her eyes soften and was full of concern.
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"Is there something wrong, Dem?" I looked at the ground like it was my life support.
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How should I tell her? Frank? No, that's not me at all. Roundabout way? That might confuse her and I would have to explain myself. I hate explaining. I really must be looking sick since she walked closed in front of me. Close enough... I looked at her uneasily. Man, she could do that to me... a feeling of helplessness...
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What is this feeling anyway? Attachment? Infatuation? Obsession?
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Or is it merely something I know before...
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Love?
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=Click!=
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You looked at him worriedly. Maybe it's the weather, him, coming down with a cold... though you never heard of an Organization member becoming sick, save for the fanfictions you've read. {what? (eris: I'm trying to make this story come out the real you) OK.}
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"Rui. I know we just met yesterday but I have to be honest with you. How would I put this? Uh... Every time I'm with you, I feel something."
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Your heart beat wildly. What is he talking about? Feel? Nobodies can't feel, right? Or at least, Tetsuya Nomura said so... He continued. "Yeah, I know what you're thinking. We can't feel. That's true... or at least, when I'm not with you. I don't know Rui... There is this feeling coming out whenever I'm close to you. I don't know if Xigbar felt it." You stood there speechless. His face was full of emotions.
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That was when you saw it. He really is telling the truth. C'mon, no one could put up like that kind of acting. "Rui... what... I'm trying to say is..." then he stopped short, looking for the right words. But there wasn't one. He kissed you softly. It was long enough for you to have the emotional shock but not enough for you to back away. It was rather abrupt but you felt so many things. One of them was total affection. "I think I love you Rui."
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=No!!! Don't leave me there! (eris: of course not!) Thank you!=
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"Demyx... I don't think... I felt... the same way," you slowly replied, carefully choosing the right words. You don't want this day to end up in a mess. You don't want Demyx to get a wrong message. Sure you love him, but not that way. It was more of a brotherly love. "I'm sorry." You couldn't see his eyes. He really took the time to be silent. Thinking the best way to do, you embraced him. You could feel his body tensing and finally relaxed.
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"It's OK Rui," he managed to reply. "Let's just forget about it. I don't want to ruin this friendship of ours either just because of this."
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"Thanks."
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"No problem Rui."
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"_____," you said, already tired of the alias. You want him to know after all.
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"Huh?"
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"It's my true name. _____" you explained.
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"_____" he tried it. You smiled. "It fits you better than Rui."
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"Of course," you replied, finally releasing the hug. "It's my name."
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=Woot! demyx finally knew my name!=
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The rest of the day has given you great zeal. Demyx seemed to be unaffected at the sudden confrontation, much to your delight. He taught you finally how to play the sitar. It was pretty much basic and you learned quickly. It was the first time you learn things so quickly. Maybe it's because you're in another dimension...
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It was starting to get dark when the two of you finally decided to go back at the castle. You pick up the dress at the shop (which you purposely left). You grabbed Demyx's outstretched hand and entered the portal.
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=*hums*=
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"Finally you're here. I was starting to get worried." Xigbar's voice rang to your ears. He looked at you first then at Demyx, to which the sitarist bolted upright. You can't help but giggle. "I presume you told her?" Xigbar guessed. He nodded feebly, with a small smile.
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"And it went good." you replied. he cocked an eyebrow at you.
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"You said yes?" said Xigbar.
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"No." you replied. Demyx caught Xigbar's eye for a message you didn't know. He nodded curtly.
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"Bye, _____" Demyx bid his farewell to you. As Demyx finally left the room, your attention switched at Xigbar.
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"_____?" Xigbar said.
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"My name," you snapped back. He shrugged.
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"I would still call you Angel you know." You couldn't help but sighed exasperatedly. But you stopped at your thought.
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"Xigbar?"
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"Hmm?"
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"Who's the girl in the photo? Is it Angel?" You find yourself in an instant at the wall with a blade pointing at your throat. Xigbar's face was serious and pissed.
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"Who said to you to raid my drawer? yes... It's Angel. So?"
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You shoved away the weapon pointing at you. "I'm not raiding anything."
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"Don't tell Demyx... and I'll tell you a secret."
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"What kind of secret?" you asked, interested. He looked at you from toe to head. He took his time to answer.
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"You don't know who you are do you? Demyx love you because of the mere fact you have the Gencia's Heart."
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"What is a Gencia anyway?"
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"That is the secret. Now, you won't tell Demyx, promise?"
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"Promise." you agreed. After all, what would Demyx care about Angel?
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A/N: Ok, to be honest, I haven't really finished completely the first game so I really don't know what really happened in this world [Traverse Town]. If it disappeared, then in my story it still exists. Though message me about this: Is it gone? Oh and another: Since I'm in the Philippines, education here is different. March is our last month of school so I won't be updating then since exams are coming up and I have to keep a constant good grade... or better since I'm aiming for 2nd honor. Wish me luck! I would be very happy if I did get it! Rate and Message! It makes me update.
