Personally, despite my love for Axel, I go for Marluxia. He was so powerful Riku felt it in the lower levels of the castle. The short fight between them in Re: CoM also proved that Axel is capable of handling him, but in all honesty, I felt like Marluxia had the upper hand. He made Axel go way more on the defensive. And while Marluxia blocked his chakrams, he reflected them back as a offensive stance. Plus, Axel is a slow mover with sudden speed bursts in actual battle, Marluxia, on the other hand, is very fast and also warps around. And don't count flower power over this, because as we could see from the Data Battles, and when we fight him, is not flowers, but more like darkness with added pinkness, and with petals flowing out. Marluxia's element is nature... That covers many grounds, including life and death (the death count, the Grim Reaper weapon, etc.).
"Aw, you're making me blush, Spicy," Axel mockingly squealed like a girl, fanning out his face with his hand for added flare. Sticking his nose up, he grabbed one of the cups blindly, before he put it down, getting the ladle after she was done. He could see the punch was almost empty, and taking in a ladle-full, porued it into his cup, making sure it was full to the brim. Not only that, but he also succeeded in getting back Rei's forwardness, which was nice. "But seriously, thanks for both compliments." He took a careful sip, not wanting to spill it, and agreed more with Rei now that he had experienced the flavor again. Glancing at her sideways, he held the cup up as if announcing some advertisement. "How about we take this to go?"
Axel watched again as she redid, and it seemed only one more would do the trick, as she was getting the hang of it ever so slowly. He moved around in the water, feeling his fingers prune, and he inwardly wince. He had forogtten that he had his black short-sleeved shirt on as well, unbuttoned, but the bottom part of it was now wet. Oh, well. "Try it once more, and I think we can leave it of there."
"I understand," Axel nodded, he'll give her the time she needed to complete the task, and from there, they could do what they both wanted. Of course, he had to give her instructions about what to do every time she'll be in water. "Just try your best, and let's see how it goes. You're doing fine already, and I think you'll be a swimmer by a short time."
OOC: I knew it would :D. "Um...that was what I suggested..." Axel told her with a odd tone as he eyed her confused, but decided to brush it off, since it was probably her answer to his question. He could only stay awhile though, as he knew exactly what was waiting for him after the dance, and even if he was a bit tired, he wouldn't go back to the agreement, not that he could even if he tried. Holding back a yawn, he bounced up from his seat, waking himself up more as he stood, and sent her a look. "Though I guess that's what you want. Let's go then, but I'll taste my Tropic Brew one last time, I spiked the punch, and I only got to taste it once." Dusting off his clothes, he then noticed something as he studied them. "You know...other than the shoes, I dressed like a Prep, except without all the damn bright colors that represent sickening utter happiness." "I guess so...really, I was expecting her to be upset or something," Riku responded back, as he eyed Larxene heading to Marluxia to as everyone congratulated her on what she did, or clap at her decision. Turning his attention back to his lover now that the situation was solved, he eyed her. "Want to leave? Or keep dancing? I take whichever, I just hope you don't forget the plan I have for you..."
"We won't finish until you manage to do that perfectly, Naminé, I'll tell you that," Axel told her sternly, playing the strict steacher now, though not on purpose. Since the pool wa soutisde,it was dakr now, the moonlight glinting in the water, and he didn't know how long had they spent here, but it was enough to make him feel a bit tired. "If you're about to fall, do the dog paddle a bit, and get back on track, that'll help."
OOC: Oh shoot, that's awesome! At first I thought what was it, and then I saw the front and I'm like...ohhhh xD. It's like a black Organization cloak. But $108? x.X "I guess then, alright...but I don't what else to talk about...so is going to be quiet" Roxas warned, a bit of a joking tone appearing, but otherwise, nothing else that he simply couldn't give. Placing back his head where it had been resting all this time, he closed his eyes, taking in the silence, in respect too, for Axel. He took it that way. Though he really didn't deserve it, it was his fault, he should've been there...hopefully, he'll be forgiven...or forgive himself...
Axel just stuck his tongue back out at her the same way, before pulling it back, and raising his eyebrows, as he teased, "Careful, I might take that and do a repeat of what happened before." Stretching again as he sighed, he leaned back lazily in his chair, thinking over the night's events, and man, what a night it was. This will be one to tell his grandkids one day. "So what do you wnat to do now? The dance is almost done in like 20 or 15 minutes, so if you want to keep rumping of what is called a 'dance', we can, if you want to just rest, we can, or do you want to leave? We can hang in your room for a while..." Axel bit his lip at that, thinking that was a little too much. Though, just because all the things that were said and done, didn't mean that he can never visit her and keep her company, right?
Roxas just gave a very small, barely visible smile, as all he could do is just quirk the end of his lips upward for a second, before it fell back down to his current mood. Blinking, he began to say, "You know...you're nice. Though...you don't really have to stay if you don't want to, I feel like I'm forcing you to keep me company...and this place is upsetting, you know, the atmosphere..." OOC: Not Axel, but still funny. Oh noes! D=
OOC: Lmao xDD. I can, just because Quinton Flynn, Axel's voice actor, can pull it off. Axel hugged her when she finally reached him, though it was more of a friendly embrace than anything, he had to remember Roxas might keyblade his butt. Breaking it off, he patted her head like a child, very proudly. "Nice job. I think we can go back more and make you swim a bit farther. And from there....we will be done. I'll explain after you do that next part, to see if you can make it." And a mentioned, he backed a few more feet away, but made sure there wasn't such a huge difference. "Now...I need you to do it again, come back to me, and we're ready."
OOC: Lol xD. That's all I can say. Unexpected. Axel had been drumming his fingers impatiently, wondering if she was upset, but when Larxene finally did come out to face everyone in the gym, he held back triumphant laughter, stopping himself from clapping. With a grin on his face, he watched her walk confidently with her new attire, the dress even more skimpier than before, but really who minded? He was kind of impressed, that she took the situation, and thought over a reasonable action, he definitely was surprised. His eyes trailed her figure intently as he studied her dress now, the only time he took them off was when she headed back to Marluxia, not wanting to see them together. Guess the prankster's short victory was short-lived, though he had guessed it was a girl considering a guy wouldn't really write "****" across another female's dress in blacklight paint. But now...now he wasn't that angry at the offender, as that was punishment enough. Besides, it was only because he thought it had hurt her, and what she did wasn't that bad as before. Shaking his head, as he chuckled, he turned to star at Rei, amusedly. "You saw all that? But she took care of it nicely, don't you think?" He then noted her less than pleased expression, a scowl on her face, and pure disgust, and he blinked. Axel knew she kind of didn't like Larxene, but he thought she would think along the same lines as him about how mean that was, yet he joked, "You know you look uglier when your face is all scrunched up like that? You look much cuter when you're smiling, you know..." And he was being truthful, that's another reason why he had hated her being sad...she had a great smile... Riku just stood there, not knowing what to do for her. He watched sadly as he saw Larxene go, and wanted to follow her, but wasn't sure if that was a good idea, at least concerning him. It was after a while, when she reappeared again, making his eyes bulge out at the boldness of what she had done. The letters were cut out, and she made the dress even flashier than before. Smiling, feeling relieved, he gave a nod to himself. Nice one, whoever was responsible must be disappointed. He glanced at Sharix with a smile, "She handled that problem really amazing, right? I was beginning to worry..."
OOC: Alright! Woo! Welcome to the club! :laughing-smiley-004 But I LOVE this fanart: Number VIII Roxas stayed quiet for a while, feeling more drained them before, but he still gazed at the newcomer, as he said honestly, "Me either...but I like you better, if that helps. You at least talk to me...and you show you care..." It was then he eyed her questionably, his voice even more quiet, though the conversation was distracting him from his disheartened thoughts. "But...before...there has to be reason you liked Axel....try to see it..."
OOC: Yeah xP. Crack pairing for the win! xDD Though she belongs to Roxas, seriously, who doesn't know that Sora and Kairi will get married? Axel grinned, a bit glad himself at the success. "Absolutely wonderful, my fair lady. But for real, you really are as fast learner. See? It isn't that hard, you just have to focus." With that, he clapped his hands flamboyantly, before widening his arms exaggeratingly, becoming her to him jokingly, and he said in the Terminator voice. "Now you come to mah. Now. Swaim back. Okay? Let's make Roxas jalous."
OOC: Lol. But she doesn't know it's you xD. Though if she finds out, be afraid....be very afraid . J/k :3. I like what you did to your sig by the way ♥. Axel just closed his mouth from gaping, his horrified shock now lessening as he watched her go out of the gym and into the hall, probably for the bathroom. He was half-way up as his chair clattered from the abrupt action to aid her, but then kept in mind that this will be suspicious since he wasn't suppose to care, and he gritted his teeth, feeling anger and disgust. That was low, and incredibly immature, and whoever did it must be feeling good right now too, when he or she did in fact turned out to be a**. Slamming himself back into his seat grudgingly and in defeat, he breathed deeply and quick as he waited, the only thing he could do. But if she wasn't back soon, he wouldn't care anymore and just follow her, making a distraction perhaps, but he will get to her, even with Marluxia. He hated when things were done to his friends. At least her expression didn't turn out to overly emotional and cry like some girls would've done in her situation. And that made him smirk. Hopefully, Larxene was as strong as he thought she was.
"Listen..don't be scared, the feets are small enough so if you think you're drowning, you can get back up again, and...I'm here. Just don't think about anything dangerous like that, or else you'll panic, " with that said, Axel lead her to be a bit farther from the edge by dragging her as she floated in the water, but it was small, and he stood there, making her stand up as well. "Now... kick your feet off the ground, and do the strokes and kicking like all I taught before, and swim that very short distant." He eyed her cautiously. "Can you do that?"
If it was any other time, Roxas would've been surprised at what she did, but now...now he just nodded again absently, getting update on Axel's love life...or what used to be. Looking at her now, stopping back another wave of agony, he asked, "But...why did Larxene want to fight you so much? She practically abandoned Axel to solve whatever the hell was bothering her...thinking it was more important.."
Axel had watched for over a few minutes, a bit impressed by her stamina and the way she wasn't yet tired, but this makes it all the easier to swim. He had lower his hand a bit more sometimes, watching without her notice as she actually swam for a little while, until she began to go down where he had to hold her up again. But everytime it happened she remained on top longer than before each time, which was good. "Excellent, Naminé, you're a quick learner, just keep concentrating..." He fully pulled away his arms slowly this time, smiling as he watched her float, though he had too quickly put it back on again as she went forward, great, but the fact that he wasn't holding might startle her. "Are you ready to do it without my help now?"
Roxas nodded, finally understanding what had happened to her arms, thinking about Larxene made him a bit angry, even though his body was numb enough not to feel anymore emotional tremor. He replied monotonously, "I don't like Larxene...I don't she deserved Axel. Even you would be better, at least you showed you cared and was upset....she just left like always." His words were a bit muffled with his mouth covered, and he wondered how Reixa had heard him. "I don't even want to apologize to her...but...you know...everyone has a specific reason why they like someone, what did you two fight over...claiming him?"
"There's no reason for you to panic, honestly. I'm holding you, and even then I'm here. You have to trust me..." Axel said this part clear, because that was important between a teacher and the swimming student. Looking down at her, he laughed. "Okay, now do as before...you were doing it perfect, but as mentioned, give more strength... that way you'll get used to the work-out and keep yourself up...by the way, from now until you're done, call me Axel-sensei."
Roxas shook his head, not at all lifting his face, he was a bit ashamed, wrapping his arms around the top part of his knees as well. Muttering low, he explained, "Y...you don't understand, this wasn't your problem...I'm his best friend, and I was guarding...and I fell asleep...if it wasn't irresponsible..he would've never been gone...somebody took me to my bed..." Hearing the next set of word, he peered at her softly with his cerulean eyes. "No surprise...why would you ever like him though?"
