Axel held himself from cracking up this time, only because he felt Saïx tense behind him. Oh yes. Payback. But the Superior didn't seem to get that Xinaram's power is Control, or what he concluded it to be. Snapping out of his thoughts and getting back to the current dilemma, he threw in a confident laugh, as if he remembered his almost fight with her, and claimed her weak in his opinion. "Thank you, Superior. I'm glad you think so highly of me. She isn't important, you are right. My whole plan in the beginning was to drag them out, taunt them, if you will. That's what I was thinking in my room. One of them did, fortunately for me, after much waiting. That's why I told you I would disappear, and to pretend that I purposely did something reckless. But of course, I can't take all the credit here. Saïx here helped me. Not only did he come right on time, but by the way we both acted, I'm sure this Xinaram got that Saïx was second-in-command, instead of me. She didn't know we had so much in common in reality. Second-in-commands. Tch. Of course, when I was about to fight, I wasn't faking it. A battle thrills me, you know this well, Sir. And I was prepared just in case Saïx was late. All this little girl did was throw her... sticks, I'm guessing is what they are. I thought she was aiming at me, but she switched it to Saïx easily. Like she had that weapon in Control with her arm and the air. I sensed some pressure. But I assure you, Sir, she's not worth it. Trust me, if we did fight, she wouldn't come out alive." This was, of course, a complete and utter lie. Following Axel's way of thinking, and getting what he was trying to do, Saïx in a fit of "annoyance" and "rage', threw Axel roughly into the floor, his body "shaking" from the pent up "anger". He forced his eyes to glow yellow, and directed it at Axel, who looked at him like if he was crazy. He probably didn't expect this, but he'll know after his "scolding" at him. "You idiot! Imbecile! I don't care if your second-in-command anymore! Do you realize what you've just done!? Don't you see that they might be spying on us right this minute?! How can you be so blind! You should have told him privately. Now they might know we fooled them! YOU LET YOUR PRIDE GET IN THE WAY AGAIN!" The Superior might be confused over this, but it will come clear soon enough. Xemnas might be able to follow along.
"Can you find something more useful?!" Axel exclaimed, turning his burning eyes dangerously to Luxord in a fit of rage. "And what the hell do you think I've been doing all this time when I wasn't here?! Daydreaming?! What the hell! I would've left if there was a way out. There are no exits! I tried every fire escape, every window, every emergency exit, every nook and cranny. Even the air vents! Is like they're stuck. I tried breaking the windows, but they wouldn't budge either. This place is like a freakin' trap itself!!"
"Yeah, thing is, we're stuck here, aren't we?" Axel said, rolling his eyes, yet his tone held hidden rage. He was upset. Running a hand through his flaming red hair, he let out a tired breath. "I saw a clock tower attached to a church close to here. But if that is his weakness...there's no way we can get to it. The information is useless. Larxene is the next victim here, you know. Has anyone tried to find a exit of some kind?"
OOC: Whoa. Good luck with me trying to do that xP. Nymph, tell me after if it's good enough. The bolding is not emphasizing, is more like the points made Axel almost felt a grin break out on his face at Xemnas' secret look and silent message, but held himself. This wasn't time to be the usual jacka**. He thought over how he can say what he learned without making it so obvious. This was hard, as he had to be careful with his chosen words. "Yes, I did agree. And we will still do that, I'm hoping, Superior. Unless we attack, I don't think they'll do anything. But we also have no choice in the long-run. Why else will they spy on us? And keep coming to our Castle? I think if we can harness Kingdom Hearts' power, we can Control the situation to our needs." Axel shrugged inwardly. If anything, he tried. He just hoped Xemnas got what was sent, about them wanting Kingdom Hearts, and if not that, at least having the same goal to desire their hearts back, yet they won't kill them unless given a "reason to". Axel was sure he got everything, as well as what he guessed was this...Xinaram's element.
Axel quickly followed behind her. He didn't know what it was, or why he even bothered, but he didn't want to leave Larxene alone. Just the thought of seeing her dead, or mangled or killed in any way, sent a chill to his spine. After all, somewhat like Roxas, she was...a friend. Walking very close behind her, so that his chest can easily touch her back, he said, to everybody, "I don't think the kid that Luxord saw is the real ScissorMan. It might be some type of distraction, or to put fear on us. After all, from Luxord, all the child did was stand there. And there's no way someone in that age is responsible for all this."
"It was the girl that appeared to us from before, Sir," Axel answered, his voice clear and harmonious despite his situation. He had too much pride, and this wasn't going to turn him into a Dusk, it didn't call for it. Xemnas was more controlled than that. "The girl's name is Xinaram, as you know, and...I think she might be Second-in-command of the group. I also got a bit of information from her." Saïx eyed Axel carefully. "You didn't mention this to me, Number VIII."
"Guys, Vexen's body is real," Axel announced, walkign over to Larxen and Frostex, looking more paler than usual. "I haven't studied it closely inside, but everything from his mouth to his throat, are still a bit wet, and to his eyes are real. His body is not wax or clay, neither is his hair fake. Blood felt, smelled, and looked real." Axel sighed, a bit upset at this, and a bit angered. "I don't know whether this is Luxord's idea of a sick joke, or someone's else, but Vexen is dead. Unless you'd like to look for yourself and give another opinion. "
Axel just barely heard the order before he was forcely pushed into the portal, immediately thinking whether she was their Leader or Second-in-command. It had to be one of the two, and while she did have a authority, it wasn't one that would fit to lead an entire group. Axel just didn't feel that presence. That presence that Xemnas perfectly presented. He took in a deep breath as they came to a more pale and bright room, throne like chairs appearing around him, and having everyone's attention as he came from the Corridor Of Darkness. It seemed Saïx, intead of leading him to his chair, guided him through the portal to the floor section of the amazing and wide room below, which was right in the center. Axel could clearly see the line shape under him that made the white Nobody symbol that was inscribed. Axel stared up, noting how intimidating the seats from high-up towered over him. Great. Make this worse for me, why don't you, Luna Diviner? He didn't even get to explain. Saïx, finding all downward eyes on Axel and himself, straightened up and let his grip on Axel's shoulder go. He ignored the rest, and turned his eyes to his leader. "Superior, it seems that I found Number VIII, starting a pointless fight with one of the members. Of course, I stopped the nonsense from going any further in time, but it still put a hold on our assembly. I await what you have to say, Sir."
"Get away from me!" Axel shouted in a unexpected flurry of anger, sparks of fire forming around his body, but as known, it didn't last long due to this force holdin gin their powers. He went to stand in the bathroom's doorway quickly, in a sense of...fear? "Frostex, forget Luxord! Is Larxene still with you?!"
Saïx barely dodged the weapon thrown to him, only because he was expecting the aim to be for Axel. Gritting his teeth, he was going to make sure the Superior's plan was not ruined. And having a fight in Twilight's View wasn't very helpful to both parties. Taking into account that Axel diminished his fire when he carried out his sudden command, perhaps in a echo of surprise, he grabbed the young man's shoulder, roughly, and said with a fast pace to his voice. "We are going to take our leave. The others are waiting. And you're already on thin ice. Is that understood?" He created a portal for both of them quickly. No!, Axel retorted to him in his mind, not wanting a chance like this to slip away. Damn it! He spent too much time talking. And why in the world did they have to send in Saïx of all people? If it was Larxene, she would have happily joined in. Or Roxas would've helped if needed. But no. It was Saïx. He was still holding his weapons out, his erratic excitement dwindling down at Saïx appearance, and his words. He was already in trouble, and he didn't want to get on Saïx's bad side by disobeying his orders, as well. No one dared to, unless you're suicidal. Grasping his chakrams tightly in irritation at this disappointing turn of events, with a growl, he dejectedly sent his weapons back to the darkness. "F***..."
Axel wanted to ask why they were spying and infiltrating their base, or one of them, if they weren't planning something, however, his deal was two questions, and he didn't want to delay this any longer. His bloodthirsty eyes seemed to spread around his face, giving him almost a wild look. The rush was in full motion and he couldn't help, but feel thrilled. Spreading his arms out on his sides, vague rings of darkness swirling from his elbows down to his hands as he summoned, his chakrams appeared with a metallic cling. Spinning them around, and placing them in front, a ring of fire twirled around him far out as he pumped up. "Alright then! I hope you don't think we're going to share. We worked hard to come this far. GOT IT MEMORIZED?" Okay, overdoing it, but he liked flashy entrances. Saïx appeared at Twilight's View by this point, and widened his eyes as he saw Axel about to attack. That reckless maniac. He managed to notice the new Org. member that showed herself before, but he also took in account that she wasn't alone. He was about to summon his claymore, but thought better of it as he kept his wits. The plan will go into ruins if they ignited a fight now, everything had to go smoothly, which wasn't happening now due to a certain red-head. Walking calmly behind Axel, not close enough to be burn by his fire, he ordered deadly and loud enough for him to hear. "Number VIII. YIELD."
Axel just nodded in understanding. He figured as much, but he needed one more question to ask before he could have his FUN. Already "feeling" the rush flow throughout his nonexistant body at the thought, his jade eyes going into slits as he grinned bloodthirstily. "Good. Next one, and we'll have our little short battle. Are you looking to kill us, and if so, why? Considering what you want, I'll say you want Kingdom Hearts for yourselves, but I do want to hear if it's something else from your own mouth." Saïx found himsef landing a hard punch to the wall next to him, snarling. He already checked the places where Axel could be, but now was the time to be practical. A sense was beckoning him to Twilight's View, perhaps his heightened hearing guiding him. And having no other choice, decided to make his way there. OOC: Oh, thanks guys! *blush*
"Cool," Axel simply replied, the same expression left on his handsome face. If the meeting started, they were probably wondering where he was, as well as send somebody to find him. But he'll have to get off when he returned, once they know that his disappearance wasn't in vain, and that he wasn't simply calling out for trouble. Not much, at least. Remembering what Xemnas had said, and looking directly and intently at this little girl's face to see any trace of lying, he asked, "First off, what exactly do you want with us, or, what are you looking for?"
"Wait, wait, relax..." Axel coolly said, not in the least bit fazed, raising his hands up as to emphasize what he was saying. He brought them down, a arrogant aura surrounding him. Giving her a malicious smirk, he stated, "You're right, I don't care for meetings. It seems like we know a little about each other. How nice. And as much as I would love to fight you, I want to ask you 2 questions. Would that be alright with your, ever alarming presence?" Saïx transported yet to another room, and the more he did, the more he began to get impatient. And that wasn't a good thing.
Axel eyed Luxord disgustingly, before taking a deep breath, and tracing Vexen's cuts on his chest. The blood was dry, that was obvious as he touched a bit, placing it on his finger. He hesitantly smelled it, and his face paled as he sniffed the scent of iron. That's impossible... He quickly studied the rest of the dead body, and found that it was...really Vexen. His mouth was human, his teeth, his eyes...Axel's throat dried up as he quietly backed away, "Oh. Sh*t." This wasn't a game.
Axel reluctantly examined the body, not wanting to really touch it, but at least he got close enough to exmanining it, and his eyes traced the suppose wound on his lungs. He had to hurry, he....didn't want to leave Larxene alone. "Damn, I'm scared to touch this..."
"As you wish, just as I do," he replied, but with a glearing and deadly tone, as he portaled out to find their missing pryomaniac. It was useless to say that Saïx did not appreciate things going wrong, which in return gets him into a very bad mood, and once he finds Axel.... He better not be messing things up. That's what he seems to be unfortunately good at. Axel raised his eyebrows cockily at the girl before him, relieved that one finally came out. That was all he wanted, and it took him way too long. He gave her a nasty grin, his voice nothing short of amused and sarcastic, "Well, I would obviously do, considering how you spelled it out for us before. Took one of you long enough to appear. What was the hold up, I wonder?"
Axel mockingly laughed, a empty sound of mirth, stopping at one of the glass platform that simply lead to the other flights of stairs. He wasn't one to give up, and he wasn't until he sees one of them. At least one. He crossed his arms, a confident smirk on his face, "Well, isn't that neat, you really are scared of me! Not that you can really feel scared, but you get the point, don't you? Tsk. And here I thought this new rival would be a fearless bunch! So sad. You wouldn't even give the pleasure of seeing one of your faces? Or are you going to keep hiding like the intruders you are? I just want to speak....I don't bite. Much."
Axel kept following with a growl, not bothering to answer Roxas' question. There was no way he was going to let those two be alone, not on his watch. He looked around as he found himself in a park, and let go of Roxas, turning to his friend with a apologetic look. "Hey, Roxas, if you want to leave, you can go with Kairi. If you want. I'll stay here..." His eyes then stared at Larxene and Demyx, a frown grazing his face. Axel began walking again, not letting them out of his sight.
"What?!" Axel yelled, wrenching the note to read the chicken scratches. Even though it was hardly readable, there was no mistaking what it said. His smirk that hasdbeen placed turned into a thin-line, and he sternly eyed Luxord, "Show me where you found Vexen. It might be a some kind of fake body, made of clay or wax." He looked at Larxene, not really knowing what to say, "I...guess you got to watch your back, you're the only sane person here so far, and if you go, I'll easily kill myself. This has to be some kind of joke though..."
