As Axel placed one of his burned CDs in his stereo, he pressed play as the slot closed, and waited for it o load, raising the volume way on high. He didn't care for anyone else in the icy castle, if they can't handle music, tough. He liked alot of classics, and as the beat of Journey's Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) blared out, he had to nod his head. The beginning of this song was always incredible, the reason he liked it even. Here we stand. Worlds apart, hearts broken in two, two, two. Sleepless nights, Losing ground, I'm reaching for you, you, you. Hah. Some rock love song that's hardcore. Good thing it had a good melody. Now to simply sit back on a chair, and relax with the stereo's remote control in his hand. Maybe watch some TV too, and despite the fact of wasting too much electricity, they had Larxene as the emergency fuse. Not really. But if anything, she'll work.
"No, I don't hate water, I don't mind it...I went to the pool with Cloud, Tifa, and Rei before, and I just mentioned that I'm going with said Rei to the beach. Okay, fine, I'm not that much of a fan, but as long as I'm having fun...seriously, I just don't get why people with the power of fire are so...careful with water. But the old trio...and of course Roxas is going to go. Can't forget Zexion though, wherever is. If not, than is just the Three Muskeeters. Do you remember we used to call it that?" Axel questioned, thinking of the past when he was just a tiny evil little tyke. "Hey, how long haven't we fought, Demyx?"
"Right. Let's just get over that awkward part of our conversation," Axel dismissed right off, chuckling a little as he went to look back at it. It would've been best if he hadn't said anything, but he needed to get that off his chest, he hated saying anything that might offend his friends, it would probably make them think he was turning into a a** or something. Sighing as he dug his hands into his pants pocket, his fingers touched something cold, and metal, and as he traced the shape, he closed his eyes and held back a groan. Larxene's dorm key. Was everything reminding him of her? Seriously, what the hell was wrong with him? Though he had thought to himself that he liked her hard, it's only really been two or three days, and he was acting like he just lost a girlfriend of two years. Perhaps if you like a girl too much, it gets you that way for the first few times. "What are you planning to do now? Cause trust me, speak to anyone and is a romantic fest. I'm so tired...and I have to go to the beach with Rei too. But you know, we can plan a day with just us guys for once. What do you think? I can't think of any places except a bar or club though...
"You mean, one who takes dozes of crack and sugar? That'll be fun alright..." Axel joked, though did not miss the look of hurt in Demyx's eyes that one moment. Confused, he tried to think back on what he said if there was anything bad and...he couldn't find any, unless he took offense to a girl that's fitting for him and- He could guess how Demyx misinterpreted that one piece, and now he noticed that he had chosen the word "unfortunately". Axel winced inwardly, wondering if he was just saying all the wrong things lately. Looking at him from the corner of his eyes, abashed, he said in a apologetic tone. "Hey, Dem, what I said about you fitting her and 'unfortunately', I meant...that she's basically your...very hyper and cheerful personality, times a thousand. Not that is bad or anything on you, but on Yuffie it is. I don't know, she might actually be calmer..the point is, I'm sorry, didn't mean to offend you. "Axel smiled weakly at him. "To be honest, I only talk and act like this when around you, and no, I'm not saying this in a gay way, though I warn you, it will sound like it. You have this outgoing and fun persona that makes me want to be outgoing and fun...okay, and now I'm going to shut up."
Axel stayed silent, before forcing a laugh on him as if Demyx just said the most funniest thing in the world, trying to force it on as believable as possible. "Of course, I won't tell, is a form of expression...yeah. Though even talking to a Prep is pushing it, isn't it? Seriously, I feel they're so boring. " He cleared his throat, suddenly feeling on the spot....though Larxene was not at all boring, it was the complete opposite. Oh, not at all...in fact, she was one fine piece of- Trying to think of something to switch the subject, he went back about Demyx complaining about not having a girlfriend, and then it suddenly clicked. "Yuffie! Hey, Demyx, I think I found a perfect girl who's just unforunately like you...though if you ask me, she's a bit on the insane side.. to put it in simple words; is like she took dozes of crack and mixed it with sugar."
OOC: Okay, yet if no one else claims her, you can have her. Axel scratched his head sheepishly, a tint of pink going on his cheeks. "But you see, love is everywhere right now. There's nothing that has happened to me that isn't romantic. Is this...forbidden and problematic love triangle thing I have...yes, I actually have a love triangle on me, and is all I'm involved in, other playing dodgeball, if you want to talk about sports. And I'm not asking for advice or anything, I just thought you ought to know, but I guess if you're not into it, I'm not going to go on explaining. I have to tell this to Roxas though...he'll understand...it concerns..." He dropped it off there, noticing he was beginning to explain it anyway. "Fine then, what's up with you?"
OOC: I'll have to PM her/him (I forgot) first, since it would be kind of mean to just take away the character and give it to you, you know? Just want to see if it's alright, so if she/he comes back...well... But if what you say is right then, I don't think there would be a problem. Aerith will be awesome, if someone good gets her. I'm not really Riku, I'm just taking over since the person who does a OC, Sharix, wanted to do something xP. However, he is available. Though we have to finish a certain date before he is taken, but anyone can claim him (just waiting on who). And I want a person to take Naminé so badly xD (read my sig. I know, Olette...but...>.<). And this is pointless, but the constant red of Axel, and blue of Demyx, and the white background reminds of the American patriotic colors. And it blends well. "Demyx," Axel deadpanned, half-lidding his eyes at him. "You're freaking confusing me. Is not that Cloud isn't the right man, is that...call it overprotective brotherly instincts for Tifa or something, but something is just off. It's been off since I first laid eyes on him, and is only gotten worse with his actions, maybe that's why I can't get to like him. I can't find someone better, cause is really up to Tifa. And finding another woman is worse, of course...unless...nah...it couldn't be, though didn't Cloud and Tifa mention Aerith? Man...you lost me completely, I don't even know what I'm talking about anymore..." Creasing his eyebrows as he tried to get back to his previous conversation to ignore this tangled web, and what had he set out to do, he asked, "Do you still want to hear what's been going on with me? If you're interested, of course....I don't mind."
"True, you're not allowed to have sex, but you know no one really follows that. Tifa's having a very hard time with it. Not to mention, that Cloud is the type to run off on tough situations that he can't handle, and he did so right now. Though I think it was more on a conflict between me and him, cause...we really don't like each other. He wanted to fight me, but Tifa defended me by covering me so his sword wouldn't 'slash my head'. Though, really, I could've blocked it. It's a huge problem right now, and we all don't know if he's coming back. Just the fact that he walked away I think is a really b*tch thing to do, considering Tifa might have his kid, if the test proves positive, and where would he be?" Axel finished as a end, sighing as the events of today left a tired mark on his body. He then thought if maybe Demyx can be trusted with the story about his own personal problems...yeah, he can explain it without exactly saying their names, this way, he wouldn't feel guilty of hiding it from one of his closest friends, who had never shown anything else, but loyalty. That's the safest thing to do. "And...I don't trust Cloud with Tifa, there's something wrong in there about him, somewhere, and I don't want her to get hurt. Anyway, to get away from that, is making me pissed....I was wondering what you think of my tumbling love life, which I can explain to you about?"
"Um..." Axel hesitated, scratching his head, not knowing how to go about this. Glancing at Tifa for the moment, he gave her look, but she remained expressionless, only her eyes said that it was fine, so he took it as the answer. Though it still didn't feel right explaining it here, in front of her. Grasping Demyx's arm, he began to lead him away from the girls standing around the front door of Tifa's room, and sent a stare to Rei to say he'll be right back. As they were a bit out of earshot, he started to explain in a very low whisper, "Well, Tifa has a boyfriend, you know...Cloud. And there had been some problems, like there was one time, where it really pained Tifa, that he left and broke up with her, because he didn't feel good enough for her or was the best thing to do. But that's over, of course, so they're back together. Now though...they had...she lost her...they had sex, you know, and well...the condom ripped, and she doesn't know whether she is pregnant or not..."
Tifa was about to charge at Demyx, but as if Axel predicted it, he blocked her fist, and merely guided her hand down, patting it, still not looking at her. She bristled, her past mood getting combined with a dab of irritation. "Tell him is Tifa!" "Sure thing," Axel whispered back to her dismissively, only making the girl grumble even more, though his utmost concentration was on Demyx, as he wanted to tell him everything that had occured, except his love life, which was kind of in a jamble at the moment...a upsetting one. Though it wasn't like Demyx cared that he is interested in a Prep, right? Yet..this was something he only could entrust to Roxas. Halting himself from getting Larxene into his mind again, he elbowed him in the ribs lightly. "It's Tifa. T-I-F-A. Got it memorized? And I don't know what you're talking about...I don't have a girlfriend..." If whatever he and Larxene had was that, I mean, she still has Prep Marluxia, and as long as she's with him, it is called cheating. And Axel should be rightly titled a "lover"...not that it mattered now, did it? She probably hated him...after telling her the truth of being attracted to Rei..."You just have to find a girl for you, she's here somewhere I'm sure."
OOC: Tiffany...xDD. "My name is Tifa, Tifa..." Tifa growled at Demyx, crossing her arms, not knowing how many times she had to remind him after years of knowing him. However, she was ignored. "Demyx!? Holy...finally, someone who has a male appendage that isn't Cloud!" Axel exclaimed, his downward mood getting excited just to see one of his closest friends, after such a long while. Who's missing now was Zexion, wherever he was, and Roxas was out...somewhere, wasn't he? Just two people missing to form back to the close knit group of theirs. Axel would call Roxas later to see how he was, but for now, he had at least one company. Grinning at Rei and Angel, then staring at Tifa's less than pleased expression, he turned back to the water wielder. "You've missed a lot, actually. Like the dance, I don't know if you went or not, but I didn't see you, and that Roxas is getting comfy with Olette. And about what happened now...long story..."
OOC: Lol xD. Good, cause Axel hasn't seen Demyx in a while (someone had him before you, loooong ago, but he disappeared, never came back, so he was free), and he has been spending time with girls. Zexion hasn't made his debut, Roxas is with Olette now in a little date, and Axel needs some male company.
OOC: Me too xP. Check my sig. Though of course, I don't mind in RPs.You know, you could've simply put Demyx to talk to them, he is Axel's friend. And, I don't need to free Aerith...I never placed FinalForm's name by her in the first place :D. Though I had to edit your Gatekeeper name to your recent one.
"No," Axel easily replied strictly the second her question ended, not wnating her to get into this. It seemed she didn't get the fact that she had her heart, which with the Heartless around, could be quickly taken away. Though her offer did surprise him, for a little while. "Just stay in the shield, there's no reason for you to get into this. Besides..." He gestured with his head at the men battling. "This seemed to be fight of the Two Ansems."
Larxene stopped herself from giggling as she listened to the sound of Luxord's muffled voice from her dark torture chamber, who's metal door was just hidden in the deepest corner of her room. Calling her a b**ch, hmm, but that was obvious, she lived for it, so that wasn't such a thing to get all irritated over for. It also seems the kid was getting vengeful on her...that was a nice thing to know. Yet, if Luxord wanted to find nasty Xigbar, who is with Zexion, he had to get out first, of course, it will be easy if he can now portal. Sniffing through her stuffed nose, she waited to see what he'll do next, going to lay by her side on her sky blue covered bed as she cuddled more into the blanket, wondering how long this illusion will last. It was working, but not that much, and Larxene wasn't the type to get inside her sheets like she couldn't handle it. She'll be fine, it was just a stupid cold.
"Oh my, you must be really proud of your little Heartless army, how scary. What is it that you want then? Break up our little vacation?" Axel questioned wryly, not letting go of his stance, but not going to attack either, he was just waiting for the right moment. He coduln't believe he was actually fighting in sweatpants and a T-shirt, barefooted, and still yet to really get ready. What perfect damn timing for this ba**tard to show up.
"Ansem?" Axel questioned to himself, knowing that it was their name of their Superior, unscrambled and without the "X". As he studied him carefully, he found the Heartless symbol on his chest, and as realization dawned on him, he got distracted as cards went to attack the man, only for him to block it. He glanced sideways to see Xemnas and Luxord coming to his room, and a blonde girl behind them, yet turned his attention back to the opposition. "Took you long enough...are you okay, Naminé?"
OOC: Don't worry, Axel dodged it xP. You can say you went to punch him in the face, not that you did, that's RP rules. Is up to me whether it landed (though if you also make yourself invincible without getting hit at all, or powerful, that's power-playing too). Axel dodged the punch easily as his eyes turned into slits at the silver haired form, and with the use of his speed, jump out of the bed backwards, into the ground, having Shigiku's body and Angel's in each arm as he crouched expertly. Surprisingly, Angel was quite light, while he thought she would weight like a lard. The action made the fire protection disappear, but he placed Shigiku and Angel in a deep corner, and ignited it again, this time making sure they were covered completely in a blazing sphere, as a shield. That will have to do so for the Heartless won't get at them. In blasts of inferno coming from his hands, the flames twirling slowly came the shape of his chakrams, and as they were summoned, he gripped them tight as he stood in front of the girls, for more protection, glaring at the new arrival. "That was a cheap shot. Who the hell are you?"
OOC: Kind of weird, considering the Aerith from before *shudder*. Or do we just forget about that? xD Cloud and Axel have more in common than they think... I don't know what to write >.<.
Axel wanted to go with him, but it seemed he got left with the package instead, which he disliked very dearly. He always liked being in the front, not in the back, but it wasn't like he had a choice now. Sighing, as now he had Angel and Shigiku to protect, he made a circle of fire surround their bodies, the embers licking their skin, but not burning them, he made sure it was only for any other interference, except them. Any Heartless that might try to jump or get in, will create suicide. Then there was Naminé. "Great..." He wanted to help, to fight, but Shigiku was his main priority...and Angel, of course.
