Pink and blue... that makes two
-Marluxia- -6- -The Great Escape-
You and Marluxia spent the next few hours talking. And not just about pies or missions or whatever it was he usually babbled on about. You had true conversations as you'd each share how your past life as humans with hearts used to be.
"I had a sister. I loved her to bits and pieces. She'd always make fun of my pink hair. One day, I decided to shave it all off. I don't think I've ever heard her laugh as hard as she did when she saw me bald. Haven't cut my hair once since then" he reflected while twirling his pink hair.
"I had this cat. I feel so bad, but I was so aggressive with her. I remember I used to force clothes on her and tried to make her interact with all the dolls in my room. Being an only child sucked" you stated with a laugh.
"I want to make a happy life like the one I had" Marluxia said, justifying his reason for wanting to stop the Organization. "I think it would be perfect..." you slur, your eyes shutting slowly. "Go to bed, love. You seem to have had a hard day" he reflects, stroking your head gently.
Without a second thought, your head drops onto his lap as you curl into a ball. Your features soften as your breath steadies. Marluxia gazed around your vibrantly painted room before resting his eyes on your passed out body. "For her... I will do it" he vowed.
You woke up the next morning...or afternoon rather... wrapped heavily in blankets. You vaguely remembered talking to Marluxia last night until fairly late and you were grateful he kept you company. Now, you just wanted night to come to share everything with Zanix.
She, however, was in an uproar. She had gotten nowhere with Zexion and was frustrated at the idea that she'd have to turn against him in the end if he attempted to harm Marluxia. The offer of freedom was too important to let Zexion jeopardize it.
Running through the halls, Zanix headed to the dinning room, only to be held back by two arms. "Hey lady bug. Where have you been spending your time?" Larxene's dark voice drawls. "Oh, you know... around" Zanix mumbles. "Let's go" Larxene adds, grabbing her friend's wrist and disappearing in a cloud of black.
You spent the day with the boys, scavenging around Agrabah for that Sora kid. Throughout the day, you'd casually send a glance Marluxia's way and were delighted to see that often times he'd return your look. Sometimes, you'd smile at him before continuing your search.
"So, what's with all these lovey dovey looks today Onyx?" Axel said slyly, snaking an arm around your shoulders. "What, there are no looks" you reply. "Yeah, that's why you almost tripped and fell a thousand times today" Demyx piped in with a smirk. "Shut up, you do that all the time!" you counter with a laugh.
At this, Axel nods. "She's right. I guess it really is nothing..." he trails on, smirk still in place. "Whatever you say" Demyx says in a sing-song voice. "But my eyes never tell lies" he threatened. You smacked your head. "Please tell me he didn't just say that" you state. Axel rolls his eyes. "Just brush it off. Why are we still friends with him?" he teases.
Demyx brushes the comments off as he trots along the sand-filled roads. You all eventually stop for dinner before heading back to the Castle. "Another day... another mission FAILED" Roxas says flopping down onto the bed.
You sigh. "Yeah, so we're failures. Get over it" you frown. "Aww, we lose" he said dramatically. You laughed at this while walking out the door. "Missy, where do you think you're going?" Axel shoots at you. "Out, be back soon" you yell while beginning to run.
Back to the rooftop you go, flinging your legs over the sides and awaiting your lovely friend. And hour passes by and nothing happens. You wait another in silence, slowly tensing up. Finally, after another hour you lose it and begin fearing the worst.
You run full speed to her room and find her not there. Swallowing your pride, you scout out Zexion and Larxene, but neither are found. Finally, you bump into Luxord, who says he saw the trio earlier. "They were off to find someone" he added. At this you release a wail.
"Marluxia! Marluuuuxia!" you scream, running around the corridors in a frenzy. He shoots out the nearest door, followed by the others guys who seemed confused at your outburst. "Zexion is going through with it! Today's the day!" you sob.
Marluxia was as confused as the others behind him. "Again, slowly" he said coolly. "Zexion took Larxene and Zanix. They're going to get their troops. They're coming for you" you continue while your sobbing grows louder. He grabs you gingerly in his arms while you cry into his shoulder.
The smell of exotic flowers greets you as his hair falls onto your face. "We need to go save Zanix. I know she doesn't want to be there with him! She supports you more than anyone" you cry. He seems to think this over and finally shakes his head. "You’re not going anywhere. Don't risk your life for this"
You push out of his arms. "She's my best friend. I have to help her!" you yell. Demyx takes a step forward and frowns. "It's unfortunate this day should come so soon. I guess it's time we face Zexion" he adds. Your eyes widen. "What? You knew about Marluxia all along?"
At this Axel steps forward. "Yeah, he recruited us a long time ago. We knew him well even before that day you saved him from his and Zexion's battle" Axel revealed rather hesitantly. You didn't have time to scold them. Images of Zanix filled your head. "We have to save her! Zexion probably found out she's been talking to us and is going to finish her off!" you yell in frustration.
"Are you sure we can trust her?" Marluxia throws out hesitantly. For someone who is usually so perky and energized, he was really becoming too serious for his own good. "What? How dare you accuse her! She's been your biggest supporter!" you throw back.
"Marluxia. Do this for her. Do this for the one you love. Go and save her" you say, stuttering. It was obvious to you, Marluxia liked Zanix. He was always so concerned with her well-being. It was almost sickening.
"Please..." you say, finally quieting down from your hysterics. With a sigh, he nods his head. "Okay..." he sighs "for the one I love" he mumbles.
