OOC: Blitzball? How in the world can that happen? :D (though I like it) In Traverse Town? Axel will have a problem though, it means getting wet xD, and holding your breath under water (can Max do it?). You know, I actually went back and read the first pages of this RP, and wow, it was nice remembering what we wrote before, and how much we improved xP. I stopped reading when Xinaram turned into her Somebody for a moment, and the Max/Axel interaction xD (and when Deathsight44 was just starting to use Axel and Larxene in his devious plans), and when Axel and Larxene left the battle field in the castle after Reixa had the problem with her vision, which was making her lose badly with Larxene. It's cool to go back and see things. The Axel and Larxene make-out sessions, lol. Now that I look at them...wow o.O. "I'm not obsessive, I just...don't like the way it is going, and why she is in Zexion's room when I warned her of him so, so many times before, yet she never listens," Axel replied, his tone getting sharp and harder as the words kept flowing from his mouth, almost heading for annoyance of her, but his mind was more concentrated on what Vexen and Larxene were now talking about; him. Roxas was right, she didn't, or rather, hated, his replacement, and at least that made him feel better about the situation that he was seeing at the moment. However, he just wanted Zexion to be there and see what is it that Larxene wanted to speak to him about, that would require her search for him. He heard Max distantly saying he was going to the Chocobo ranch...and he wondered for a second just how many creatures he had in this place. Axel knew of Chocobos, but had never seen one..." "He has a Chocobo Ranch?" Roxas questioned to himself silently, only enough for Axel to get a gist of it, a bit interested. He had never seen a Chocobo in real life yet, and he heard before that they were fun, and you can ride them, if they're trained. Other than that, he really didn't know what to say to Axel at his explanation, that was...kind of...a couple problem for them. And he couldn't give advice because...he'd never been in a relationship. So, he focused on what Max said instead, since it peeked his curiosity...just a little.
Axel took the offering with heed, knowing he needed to rest a bit as well...just to relax, and calm his thoughts. He could also tell Naminé appeared a bit drained, and if the one who is working on the memories can't be feeling up to it, then they definitely need just a small break. Sighing, he stared at Shigiku...the thought of not seeing her again running in his mind, yet, he knew it was impossible to stop. Noticing she wanted to cry, and was holding herself back, he repositioned himself in the bed, moving upwards until he twisted himself so his back was leaning against the head board, his legs spread out along the mattress, and halfway dangling over the edge of it. and in a swift move, picked Shigiku up. Placing her comfortably in his lap, he cuddled her sweetly and innocently, wrapping a arm around her in a hug along her neck, making her rest his head on his chest, while the other was lazily around her waist, the overall image appearing like a mother trying to put her child to sleep and soothing her or him after a bad nightmare. Resting his chin on top of her head, he said, in a very tight voice that was about to crack, "Even the strongest can cry, Shi...so go ahead...we understand, never hold your sadness in, or else it can wreck you in the end if it gets too much." That was a bit hypocritical of him though, since he was doing the same thing in hiding it, but he didn't want Shigiku to be like that.
Tifa just gave a nod and returned the sly expression, though with a smirk. There was something missing, a hole, but that was enough for her to hear, she didn't want to inquire about it any longer. If he didn't want to tell her, then it was obviously news that was going to upset her in the end. Gazing at him, though, she also questioned, curious, "Okay then, what is it that makes Yuffie a better friend than I think? You keep saying it, but never give a reason why..."
OOC: What is choco ball?
Axel bit his lip as he saw it clearly, because, even if he didn't like it, had had to take the memory into account as it was another clue, but it simply answered the question he thought it was true, that the man, whoever he was, took them, and they are either dead or held captive. Shigiku fell in the water...the falling, finally explained, and yet, they had still to know where were they, who was it, and why...why revenge? Some of the mystery was cleared, but they still needed a hint to see how they can search for them...did Shigiku know, however? Or was she just as confused and lost on who he was and where he took her parents as they were? If so, this would prove useless, unless they can uncover a memory where she heard her parents talking or any sort of discussion pertaining to the situation... The good thing was, the worst was over, he thought so anyway. Feeling Naminé take her hands away, he took his back as well, wondering if that was enough of her memory, or if they will stop for the while to rest, because they also had to fully place the remembrance of her life together again. Axel was still upset at having her go in the end, depending on the conclusion, but he knew after watching, that it was for the best. It was going to hurt a lot though, when the time came. He barely even listened to what Naminé was talking about, the realization seeping into his skin, though the little girl looked morbid and frozen, yet thankfully, she appeared alright...not too much damage. Running a hand through Shigiku's silky hair, he gave her a impressed, but tender expression, "You did good, Shi, you didn't scream or shout or anything, you were strong. Don't worry, I think the bad part is over now...you can relax..." He glanced over at the blonde for a minute, wrapping a arm around Shigiku's shoulders tightly. "What is it that we do now? Recover the rest of the memory of her life? I...I want to complete it. What we saw....didn't give us alot...and maybe we can find some memory where she listened to her parents talk? Shigiku might be just as lost as we are..."
Tifa kind of tensed up when he came back, yet tried to will it away as she went to appear normal, yet her "peppyness" was down a notch. Answering Cloud, as normally as she could, she looked at him, who now seemed to be gazing at her intensely for some reason, "She went to get a Mountain Dew, that's all. Maybe she'll be back..." She hesitated a bit, knowing she didn't want to hear it, but wanting to see what he says, before asking quietly, "Why are you looking for Yuffie now? Is there something you need to tell me....?"
OOC: I saw a fan art that had a Moogle riding a Chocobo xD. I like Chocobos, they are like Cloud's hair, and you can ride them like horsies :3. That'll be something Axel can do..though I can never imagine him riding a Chocobo...maybe Roxas...
OOC: Good thing I never touch it then ^^;. Axel closed his eyes, giving more of his energy, never having to experience this sensation of seeing one's memories, and it wasn't long before the first memory popped in on his eyes. He felt that sense of sadness again, after he cleared it....even a bit of envy, but he pushed it away again with as much force as he could, knowing he couldn't have distractions. A day at the beach...they looked happy...that fact just pained him more, since that's even closer to losing Shigiku. Maybe after this, she'll want to return to them more... He was relieved as he saw the memory vanish, the second one appearing after a few seconds, and he knew just from the dark look of it, it wasn't good, and he frowned, his chest squeezing as he didn't want to hear anything outside, in case of what goes on with Shigiku. It begins...
Tifa just nodded to Angel as she got up, thinking over her operation of stalking Cloud...but did she really want to know? The last thing she needed now was more pain and hurt, she was so sick and tired of it, even now when she was getting a glimmer of happiness, things get suspicious, and her love is hiding something from her. Tifa somehow wished Axel was here...because she knew if he saw her worried, he'll do something to make her feel better, the bad thing being he'll pester Cloud about it, or figure it out himself. But he wasn't, which was a good thing...no problems, but yet a empty one, and now she was stuck being anxious, and deciding whether or not to follow. She didn't want to...she didn't want to see or know anything. Tifa wanted to be ignorant, she didn't want to hear, see, speak, anything anymore. She just didn't. She even wanted to just run away for awhile and spend time with herself without company, all alone...
OOC: I never have nightmares, I have that Dream Catcher thing, and it actually works *nods*. Never had bad dreams for, four years now, though I miss the excitement (you know, I like one part where I dreamt I was falling...the tingles in the stomach and everything *shudder*). I dream of KH though....I knew I dreamt of Axel and Larxene once or twice, even Roxas...yet I don't remember what it was about...AT ALL. The only part I remember is kissing...lol xD, and giving Larxene character development, make her insecure and stuff (kind of what would've happened if she made it to KH2). It was weird too, because they looked exactly as they did in the game, so it was so real to me.
"I guess if you want to..." Tifa replied to Angel unsure, looking a bit oddly at her, because she thought she was feeling better, only to distract herself as Cloud moved to get up, and leave. She didn't say anything despite pondering why he was leaving, though he did hear him mutter "Yuffie". This was getting her more suspicious every second, and she had a inkling feeling to follow him and see what is it that was wrong, since she wasn't going to find out herself with patience.
Axel didn't move for a minute, knowing very well he didn't want to, even if it wasn't her parents that was her light, but then he reluctantly placed his hand on her forehead without Naminé needing to guide him. The sooner they get this over, the sooner it will end. It was harder this time, he had to will himself to concentrate and clear out all obstacles, including the depresssing emotions, and especially when he would hear Shigiku cry or be in pain...he has to prepare himself for that, or else he'll definitely get easily distracted. He had to ignore it, because he knew how important this was despite his own feelings on it, and nothing can't go wrong. Gulping, he gave a weak smile at Shigiku, the best one he could at the moment, just to give her more comfort, "If it gets too much, you can hold my other free hand, or May or Muffin, or both..." Not wanting to look at her anymore, he quickly closed his eyes, letting out a breath, as he began to focus his energy, getting the strength he needed to go through with this. "Ready..." OOC: I just noticed...wow, a cruise ship and aliens xP. Tells you how much your mind picks up from this...
Tifa laughed a little, but nodded to Cloud's suggestion. After all, she wasn't the only who can choose Godmothers and Godfathers, though she did wonder why Cloud would pick Yuffie, after all she did, and being all over him. It reminded her of before they went to sleep, how she asked, but he avoided the question a little...something about Yuffie, it was obviously something he didn't want her to know. However, not needing to think on it now, she was too good in a mood, she said, truthfully, "Don't think that inept of Axel...I have a feeling he'll be a great father, if he ever had the chance. In fact, I know he will...he even has a little sister, so the experience is there...and I trust you, Angel..." Puasing there a little, she then siad, "That's even if I have the baby, and anyway, I'll probably have it later in the future if not now, I mean, if Cloud is willing to have a family," She sent him a amused and sly look, though...that can only happen if things remained okay. " So...why not plan ahead? Whatever the case, I'll be pregnant someday in my life." OOC: Good father....Disney Crueish...xP.
OOC: TT^TT...let's get it over. And Xengla is thinking to be more like Angel...maybe Axel won't reject her so much xP. Axel was utterly disappointed, to say the least, as he looked down, feeling like someone impaled him, especially more after Naminé said she found her light, but he tried not to let it show. Seeing the slight glitter at the corner of his eyes, he lost the vigor he had before as this got harder, and inside he didn't want to continue it...because he didn't want her to find her parents...he just didn't, the only thing that was stopping him was the promise he made to her, and that was even disminishing. Yet, as he said, there was no way she could stay with him either, as the truth of the matter was, he was simply a creature made by leftovers who retained human form and sense of self. He could've become a mere Dusk if it wasn't for his strong will and heart... Noticing he was too silent a bit too long, he swallowed his anguish for now, making sure his eyes didn't give away his sadness, and kept going, this time in a whisper, trying to make his voice strong enough, "Alright then...she found it...now Shigiku, you have to make it stronger, okay? Make it really powerful...is going to be alright after the hurt, you can even remember your whole life completely...your full memory...think on that." With that bit of advice, he went permannetly quiet, letting Naminé take over from here, since she was the one who knew what to do and how to start.
OOC: Who says she will be pregnant? xP I have faith on the thread (we can do like a month time skip too, though), but the thing is complicated, Tifa's going to have to leave school too if it happens... Tifa felt relieved at that, at least they were on the same level of thought, and she had Cloud's agreement that if they had the baby, he'll stay with her through it. She liked the support, and stared gently at him, running a hand through his smooth, spiky hair softly. "I'm glad, then. You cant find out your pregnant until three days later though, so instead of waiting for the usual month to see, I'm going to the doctor's appointment right away. I'm hoping for the best, I'll be so nervous to see the result..." Hell, she didn't even like to think about...if she was pregnant, she'll probably faint, yet even so, she couldn't help but think on a few things concerning it. Pointing to a chair next to her in offer for Cloud to sit, since he was standing, she looked around the table to the two, her eyes glittering, "But I already got who's going to be the the Godfathers' and Godmothers' if I end up having it...and yes, Cloud, one is Axel...Rei, Aerith, then there's Barrett...maybe you too, Angel...there's not much godfathers' though..."
"You didn't let me finish," Axel cut in, studying her deeply, finding that she didn't sound as excited at the prospect, as she should've. It might cause a problem with the light process if she wasn't at all that happy, but inside, he felt triumphant, almost having a selfish satisfaction, and he secretly liked the fact that she didn't miss them as much, maybe because she wanted to stay here with him...and honestly, he was hoping for her to say no. Nevertheless, he still needed to continue on, as he wasn't done, and needed to do his part. His voice unchanging, he went on to explain, "To find them and know where they are, we're going to need your help, Shi. I promised I would, but the only way we can truly find your mom and dad is if we dig into you lost memories of them, to know what really happened. For that, we need you to find the light inside yourself to recover them from the darkness....thinking of wanting to be with them, treasured thoughts, something that has to do with someone you love the most, because that can be the most powerful light imaginable...understand? You have to find your light..." His tone kind of weakened there, knowing the consequence that was coming up next, and he looked at her sadly, if not, anxiously, "Yet, the process...might be long, and painful, and sad, you'll have to be a strong girl for this to work, Pumpkin...it might hurt you, but is the only way...to find home...and the truth is, we can't really keep you for so long after the cruise is over, since we're both Nobodies, our lives...aren't real, anything can happen...it can't work, no matter how much I want it to."
Tifa stayed silent for a moment, not really how to answer those questions, as she still didn't know what to think yet about the predicament. However, now, she was more happy and she wasn't that upset or worried anymore, the rest did wonders. Didn't mean that she wouldn't be a wreck if the time came...but that's when the time came. Smiling softly, she nodded, "I'm actually feeling, more...I don't know how to explain, free? I'm cheerful, as much as I could be with the situation." She placed her hands on top of Cloud's, a bit absently in thought, before gazing at him. "I'm going to keep it, if, hoping that's a very big if, I'm pregnant...I just don't know what I'm going to do if I turn out to have a baby. I honestly don't want to have it, I'm not ready....and I never got what you think on it, Cloud..." She now eyed expectantly, wanting to know his thoughts on this, after all, he was the maybe father to be.
Sighing for what must be the tenth time this day, he blankly traced Naminé's lead as they went to the mattress, and had to again, simply watch as the blonde woke Shigiku. He shook his head slightly to himself, not at all proud, but if it helps...it helps. The moment Shigiku was awake enough to speak and giggle, making him more reluctant, he just stepped in, making his way to sit down on the bed at the little girl's side. He wanted to be the one to explain it to her, Naminé did enough for now, and is better to get to the point, make this go quicker. Axel gazed at Shigiku for awhile, placing a hand on her shoulder, before he finally spoke, his tone serious, "Shigiku....I need to tell you something...that can help find your parents, for real." He took a breath, his eyes shifting around. "I thought over what you said to me all those times before, and we might know where they are and reunite you with them."
OOC: Lol xD, alright then, night (I'm going to bed too). I think we gave everyone alot to read..if they even will...:sweatdrop:
OOC: Nope, stayed up :/. I'm not sleepy either xP, but I do got to rest soon. I want to see what happens too xD, but we got the most hardest part over with (brainstorming), and now is to speak with Shigiku and find out, if she'll let it ^^;. Lol, at the pacing back and forth xDD. Axel just gave a curt nod, still thinking on the departing aspect of this, his insides constricting at what they had to do as well, but it was either that or none. Naminé and him could not take care of the girl their whole Nobody life, because it might be cut short, they might fade, or things may occur, and then what? The girl will stay alone. Shigiku needed her parents...and he needed to keep his word, however this will end, it won't be happy. Either she didn't find her parents, missing, perhaps dead, or him and her will have to part... That's what bothered him the most. Not seeing her again. Watching Naminé with a blank expression on his face, only his green orbs showing the hurt, he waited until the blonde decided to have the strength to open the door, and soon, she managed to do so. Axel also hesitated following her back in, yet forcing his feet to walk, he went inside...spotting Shigiku with his hawk eye right away, her pink hair sprawled on the pillow, sleeping peacefully. He felt that stab of ache and pain again, and he closed his eyes for a moment to calm himself, only to flicker them open again, and whispering to Naminé from behind, his determination back for a little and intending to use it, "Come on, we got to get it over with, now or never..."
