"What, does that make me special in some way?" Roxas questioned, a tad bit mockingly, though not really meaning to, as he turned his eyes to the, now he knew, keyblades. He hoped it wasn't some responsibility that he had to uphold, and he also didn't know he had been "chosen". Wasn't it the super soldier formula that made this happen? Or, did it just trigger the chosen process faster? Roxas didn't understand the meaning of these weapons, but he moved them again, this time, on a stance, defensively. He didn't want to be fooled by Aerith's friendly demeanor, and he somewhat wished Larxene was here, her lightning can perhaps short-circuit the fake female. "So, are you still going to fight me, or would you rather retreat?" "Maybe they'll be worth it," Larxene half-joked back, only to widen her eyes as a certain kitty cat came out of a opening from the area that the battles were probably in, running to her. Breaking into a semi-sprint, to get there faster, she crouched her back a little to welcome Adhira in her arms, embracing her pet affectionately. Usually, she would slaugter furry things like her, but the feline bonded with her, she was special, and they had their history. "Adhira! Did Roxas take good care of you?" She straightened herself back up, the kitty licking her cheek, as if answering the question. Larxene walked a more, until she was at the entrance of the arena, and saw Axel facing a very weird looking old man, and Roxas againts Aerith, though they weren't doing much. She glanced back at Zexion. "What do we do? Interrupt?"
"Periodically? So, otherwise, I'm stuck with the male specimen? Nice," Larxene sneered, not at all pleased to have to live with a bunch of revenous males, however good-looking they were. She snapped her chin up when she heard slight clashes, and knew they must be getting close. She wanted to see how Adhira, as she didn't send her another mental scenery, and she almost thought that maybe she could speak to her mentally, like usual. "No other one? What if I don't like that girl? Oh well, beggars can be choosers, it seems." "You say you don't wish to do this, yet you do it anyway," Roxas announced, eyeing the android carefully. If she was ar eal human, she would've been incredibly beautiful, almost goddess like, but she was nothing but a robot, set to kill, despite what he was saying now. "It seems you only do what you're programmed and are more of a servant than us." He saw her looking at his weapons, with a bit of amazement, and wondered if she knew what they were called. He waved them around, almost comically. "You wouldn't happen to know what you call this key and sword tool, would you?"
Larxene sighed as well, picking up her pace. "Fine then, we better hurry. Though I think they can handle it." She took a breath there, her eyes searching the interiors as they both walked. "I can't wait to find a girl here. Hopefully, she's not weak, or at least carry on a conversation." Roxas barely had attacked, ony a few hits, but nodded at Axels' command, and jumped over, dodging a attempted swipe from the old man's key/sword, surprisingly bouncing very high, before he crouched skillfully in front of Aerith. He found this so much fun than what he expected, and was reveling on the drive. He pointed his Oathkeeper at the ready. "Looking a bit wired, there, huh?" This fighting was no joke, he knew, but now everyone got to see what his true attitude was. The quiet boy persona seemed so far away. Now, to really see what his fencing in the orphanage had done to him.
OOC: Understandable xD. I get those too, though I actually force myself to write good. I even forget words I know. "Will do," was what Axel simply answered, as once more, he portalled them both out. He needed to get away from the Castle, and its white walls, with its untrusting occupants. The adrenaline he felt from his unfinished battle was making him jumpy, though he had to calm down. It was over. For now. Also, he wanted to take Larxene to a little outing, just them two, to enjoy each other's company. That was the main reason the idea even struck. Just away from The World That Never Was. He smiled as the darkness form his eyes fade away, and the sunset, or sunrise, that was Twilight Town's core met his view. It was nostalgic for him, he hadn't been here for quite a while, and he hasn't even seen Roxas for a long time, either. Axel transported them right where the sea-salt ice cream stand was in that building, eating it and being here for most of his Nobody life due to Roxas. Maybe the boy was lounging around somewhere. With a arm still around her waist, he lead Larxene to the store, the other free one getting out the munny to buy the treat. He peered at her sideways, a small smirk on his lips. "I should warn you, sea-salt ice cream has a....unique taste. I didn't like at first. At all. But the flavor grew on me. It reminds me of you, actually."
OOC: Roxas is fighting too with his keyblades in all packed, and he knows their names, but not what the actual weapon is called. And he gets the old man to battle with, though Axel and him decided to alternate. If only Chaser007 was here. "Axel simply owes me a fight, is all, and I wanted to be the female who got first dibs. Can't deny he's sexily attractive," Larxene explained carelessly, walking beside him as they trudge on forward. "Then there's you. Demyx. That pink haired one wasn't bad either, he had the whole manly handsome vibe going." She now noticed she was blabbering on about a girl topic he couldn't really care less about, and switched. "Anyway...can we just portal?" Seriously, if you got a easy way to get there, why not use it?
OOC: Wow, um, let's see. I'm just going to explain what's happening now. Other than the fact that Axel and Larxene talked again, we're far from the pool scene. Tifa and Cloud kind of talked, but Cloud went all male PMS again where they were waiting for Axel on the roof for the two males could spar (Rei was there too). Then he went to his room, and thought that maybe it was better breaking up with Tifa. At the same time, now due to Paine moving away, Axel had chosen Rei to be his date, who likes him. Otherwise, Cloud goes over to talk to Tifa to tell her, she's heartbroken, he leaves angrily as they shouted at each other, and Axel and Rei notcied what was happening as they were close in the hallways. Axel said to Rei to take care of Tifa, while he goes to Cloud, and that explains the argument between the two Y chromosomes right this moment. If you want the dialogue, read back like 2 or 3 pages.
"Could've figured," was all Roxas remarked, giving him a confident side glance with a raised brow, before turning to face his own opponent, for the little while he'll have to fight him. It was weird how he wasn't quiet anymore or silent while everyone spoke. Maybe because he was doing action he was comfortable with, or not lost on what to say. He was never really that meek, just serious, and now he was going to show his true personality. He stared at the golden-eyed old man cautiously, aiming his Oblivion point first at him. "Since I respect my 1,000 year old looking elders, why don't you go first?"
"Works for me," Roxa smirked back, not taking his eyes off of the two enemies as he twirled his key/swords around in his hand expertly, spreading them out menacingly in a slash sound. He was a few feet away from Axel to manage this, but he felt the power, something was overtaking him, and he took this seriously, his face blank. "I'll take the old fart, then. Ready when you are." They will have to coordinate and read each other well to pull this off, but he thought they could do it, no practice was needed. Axel felt like his team mate already.
Roxas smirked back as he felt a kind of adrenaline rush going throughout, making him feel giddy and excited. He had never battled with real danger involved, but now...now he was firm and hell bent on not disappointing. Two key swords worked for him as well, since he used to fight with one or two katanas back in his old, shared "home". He had to give it his all, and if people interrupt, he wouldn't let them. He turned to the kitty on his shoulder, giving it a look, and understanding, jumped off to the sidelines, safely, her tails swishing as he let him be. Sighing, he stopped next to Axel, looking over the two opponents, gripping his key/swords tightly. He thought Axel would question him, but he laid off, instead almost encouraging. "So, which one you want? The one you were fighting with?"
Roxas blinked in another surprise, as he saw Axel finally relenting and diminishing his fiery wall, and watched as it faded back away, and free. It must have been the bout between that creepy looking old man that drove him to do this, and then there was that android. Two against one wasn't fair. He eyed the key swords in his hands again, moving them and wondering what to do. He had practice fencing all his life, as the boys in the orphanage used to do it to play and waste time. The owner even hired a cheap instructor, but one who knew very well the art wisely, to teach them properly, but most of them...sucked, so they quit, and only him, and three others remained interested in the end. Roxas was only called out as having natural skills, quick on his feet and mind, yet would that help against a real sword fight? He wasn't even sure what he could do with these. Then why not find out? Roxas sighed, annoyed that his consious was butting in now. But he had a point. Why not find out? He was tired of being helpless anyway. Looking at Adhira, he gave a nod as to reassure himself, and determinedly walked into the playing field, a bit nervous, not knowing which one he was going to take on, but his voice was strong when he spoke. "Mind if I cut in?"
OOC: Lol xD. And all Larxene is doing is smiling and chuckling. For some reason, that's funny. I'll hold off for later then, in case you'd want to edit it or something.
Axel's expression thinned icily, his body stiffing in the surge of fury he was feeling as he watched Cloud walk away. His lips were pressed, his breathing was quickening from the blood rush into his head, and clenching his fists, he walked down the steps, downright pissed off by now, and he couldn't help the loud barking he yelled after him. "I'm not stopping your damn free will, you think I care?! I barely know you!! I'm just telling you straight up what you are doing! How would you know she's going to move on?! She loves you! Y-O-U. Got. It. Damn. Memorized? And how can you solve the problem if you're not there and talk to her?! Oh, and I'm sooo sorry, I'm one 'nosy idiot', but when my damn friend is concerned, someone I care about, you bet my a** I'm going to say something!! And what about the dance? Right before the dance? Are you even coming back after this?"
OOC: Actually, fire melts ice...
"You're what?" Axel asked, coming out as a hiss, widening his eyes in dismay as he saw the blond open the door to leave. He just gaped at automatic door closin gon his face, before he immediately pushed it back to go outside himself. It was weird being outside in the streets of Twilight Town again, he hasn't really been able to go out, but that wasn't important right now. He ran after Cloud, his jog becoming more of a walk as he got nearer to the pissed odd fighter. Axel couldn't take in what made him go so far into this step, and the guy was getting him angry as well by his attitude. "You can't leave! You're just going to abandon her like that? Whatever problem it is, you can solve it. Why are you running away? Don't you think that's going overboard?" Maybe those words weren't exactly helping, but he didn't know what else to do. He wouldn't say anything of what went on, or why he had decided this.
OOC: Actually, you did respond xD, my turn. And I think Zexion was going to tell everyone Xangel was here "No?" Axel questioned, breaking away from the hug, but his arms remained around her waist, looking at her, tilting his head to the side as a smirk graced his face. For some reason, Axel felt like wanting to spend time with her, as if it was going to be cut short somehow, but the thought was ludicrous at best. Yet, after long battles, why not eat some ice cream? "Then you will. Let's go to Twilight Town!"
Axel didn't listen as he walked more forward, laying on the other side of the entrance, looking at Cloud tentatively. He seemed really upset, and Axel honestly, didn't know where to begin this. Staying silent for awhile, he breathed, "I'm not leaving, and it doesn't matter if you're in the mood or not. What happened? I heard you and Tifa yelling..." Tifa sniffed, her eyes swollen by now, making it burn, but the tears wouldn't stop. She heard light knocking coming from the door, and she shook her head, though no one could really see it. She wiped her tear-stained face as she weakly replied, "Whoever you are, go the hell away..."
OOC: Yeah, mine's long though xD. A little bit. "Right, thanks," Axel said with a small smile, his breath ragged from the rush, giving her his own wave, as he turned around, and hurried out to follow behind Cloud, hoping he was there where he had headed off to. Axel began to run as he left the dorm building, hoping Tifa was okay and that whatever it is those two are going through, to settle it. Besides, admittingly, he wasn't the type to deal with overly emotional girls, or tears, especially when one was angry enough to slam a door so roughly. He searched the halls, trying to figure out where Cloud had gone in the short period of time. When he was passing the main front doors, he caught the one he was looking for. Cautiously, he made his way over to where the male was, staring at his deranged expression as he got closer. He had to be careful with him. "Cloud?"
OOC: *cricket chirps* xD Everything is so quiet here now.
OOC: I get it xD. Former Pokémon fan, now more on the movies and games though. Tifa let out a frustrated scream, and in a fit of personal trauma, kicked the door shut, harsh and hard, almost breaking it off its hinges as Cloud left, a few splinters of wood coming out. She slammed on it with her fists for a few seconds, before sobbing, and resting her back on the wall, sliding down until she sat on the floor, placing her heads down on her knees, crying. "Fighting?" Axel repeated, not getting what could possibly be wrong, and became very concerned. He knew that Rei used a bit of her powers to guess where they were, or what was happening, but it didn't make it any better. He stared at Rei, vexed and a bit of fear made its way into his stomach. Axel was about to run over to Tifa's room, until Cloud was visible, and before anyone could talk, he passed right in between them, looking furious, but at the same time depressed, his footsteps stomping hard on the ground. Then a door was heard being slammed far off. Now, Axel was panicking. Running a hand through his hair nervously, he eyed Rei anxiously, trying to see what to do. Breathlessly, and impatiently, he said, "Since I think you'll do a better job with female emotions, and can handle it better, can you go to Tifa? I'll deal with Cloud..."
"What's so special about you!?" Tifa screamed in distress, eyeing like he had grown two heads, her face red and wet from crying. She wiped more incoming tears with her hands. "Everything! You care for people, you're brave, you're strong, you're self-less, you've gone through so much and yet you're still here, I could go on! Cloud, you've done so many things! And even though you're moody sometimes, you're still fun. The day in the pool, for example, you laughed and played around. And I love you! And Aerith loved you! You're special to others! And you don't knwo how much you're hurting me...." "Yeah, I did," Axel replied anxiously, knowing that the female voice sounded familiar. They both stopped in their walk to listen in, if there was more, only to hear another bout of shouts again, and this time, it couldn't be mistaken to who it belonged to. There was a starngle in her cry, just as upset, and Axel increasingly became worried. "It's Tifa." What was wrong with her?
