i watched as the Audeince jumped and cheered. Their hands in the air and the roar going through everyone. I was astonished at the amount of entusiasim that was generated by the crowd, due to the anticipation of a fight.
A little demon, i assumed to be Hades minion stepped up and took Hades place. Hades said down with a smirk playing across his face, i felt like something evil was going on and that this tornament was only a cover for something much more sinicter. My attention snapped back to the Arena as the little demon shouted.
'ALL HAIL XIMH."
The crowd roared and i looked on shock as Ximh began to slice through a group of weak heartless. I sat on the edge of my chair but realized that Ximh got easily handle it. I relaxed and looked over at Hercules, he seemed to be interested then a thought occured to me.
"whats in place to ensure that the gods don't cheat and help their favourite?" i asked.
"simple my dear" Hades said squeezing in between me and Hercules. He tried to place his hand around my shoulders but i brushed away his hand before he touched me.
"Yes?...."
"Well, There's these old dudes, older then time, older then well aything. Yeah, well they take it in turns to be in charge of controlling the sheild. This sheild ensures that the gods can't intefire. Their powers are not able to cross the shield."
out of the corner of my eye a saw a rock fly up from the ground and hit an audience member, the people around them merley yelled even louder.
"What about rocks and weapons?"
"The sheild is only used against gods and only sheilds against the powers of gods."
To me that sounded like i would be able to use my powers if Ximh needed my help... though from the looks of these heartless i doubted that such an occasion would not come up.
I continued to watch and ask questions... there were 20 matches until the final. And the opponents for Ximh would get harder and harder.
By the 11th match i had started sitting on the edge of my chair.
The last match had been long a drawn out. At Ximh's level taking so long to defeat a heartless ment they were a strong heartless. The matches were starting to take their toll on Ximh, he had even started to use his lightning. i despretly wanted to jump into the arena ad help him. For some reason i felt like i had to help Ximh. I hoped that if any of those around me would just accosiate excitment to watching the matches and not in my feeling of protecting for Ximh.
I heard a dog whistle as one of Ximh's matched came to an end, i turned and i heard no more. My eyes widened in shock as a great three headed 'dog' came into the arena. It was so big that Ximh looked like he could be it's next meal. I covered my eyes with my hands... Ximh could handle this big doggy....couldn't he. After a few breathless minutes i heard the yell THE WINNER.. XIMH.
i breathed a sigh of releif, by now Hades had bored of me... i paid more attention to Ximh then his charmed words. he sat in his throne content with his self.
But yet another hideous beast came out after the demon hell dog, i couldn't beleive it. i put my hands over my eyes once again but after a shreik that made me scrunch up my eyes and put my hands over my ears, another yell announcing that Ximh was the winner was heard. I dropped my hands onto my lap. i couldn't take this much more. i was getting nervous for ximh... Just wait a Nobody getting nervous? what was going on?
"For the next match...a very special guest!" The Narrator suddenly boomed. "SON OF THOR! MODIIIIIII!!!!" Modi... wasn't he the boy Hercules was talking about... no that was his twin brother... then it dawned on me XImh was Magni, Ximh was the son of a god!!! My mouth gaped open as Modi entered the feild another nobody, who looked so much like Ximh it was unbelievable.
This would be a match to watch... two brothers, two twins. amazing i sat on the edge of my seat my eyes wide open. i wasn't going to miss this. no matter HOW much my 'emotions' got in my way.
"GO XIMH" i screamed at the top of my lungs, while sitting down i noticed the smirk that was on Hades face... this was not good...
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Kyxsha
Pleas continue Ximh
I didn't like the look of this malicious new figure...but I kept my silence until Triskix sat down next to me on the couch. We mumbled a bit...but were then interrupted by the Madame. She thought we were MARRIED! I didn't know how to answer that...I wanted to start cracking up into laughter...but Triskix already did...so I merely looked from side to side. Embarrassed at how loud he actually was. Edgar came in and explained his whole sad story...which clearly was only what he WANTED us to know. Seriously...what kind of imbecile locks HIMSELF in a box and gets shipped to Africa. No...I didn't believe one word.
"OW!" Tris suddenly spoke...holding Toulouse up by his fingers.
I laughed and took the kitten into my arms. He purred loudly rubbing on my hands as I petted him. "Cats just don't like you huh Tris?" I asked giggling a bit. Out of the corner of my eye...I saw Edgar glaring at Toulouse once more...it was starting to tick me off.
"Well it's late. Everyone should get to bed now." The Madame suddenly announced. She gave us each a room, and I headed to mine immediately. I wanted to get out of the dress as soon as I possibly could! I mean...there would be absolutely no way to actually SLEEP in the thing...it'd been hard enough keeping it down while I sat...>.>
I struggled and struggled...there was no way it was coming off. And the more I tried...the angrier I got when it wouldn't comply. I mean...come on...was there REALLY a need for all those BUTTONS! It wasn't like anyone had come to help me....T.T I fell to the ground in defeat...sitting on my knees...I didn't know what I was gonna do.
Suddenly there was a knock on my door! I jumped up. "Hold on!" I called out...I was praying it was someone to help me undress. They hadn't forgotten about me!! But as I swung the door open...I found Triskix standing there...a serious look planted on his face.
"What?" I stated...almost in disappointment.
"We have a problem." He stated...utterly serious.
I grabbed him and pulled him in...closing the door behind him. "You bet we have a problem!" I growled. "I can't get this THING off!!! Triskix....please...I'm begging you...in the name of all your order...help me..."
He didn't seem to get at just what I was implying. He gave me a sort of blank stare.
"THE DRESS!" I growled again...I knew I was being dramatic...but I was FRUSTRATED! "All you have to do is undo the buttons...you CAN do that??"
"Oh..." He snickered. "If you want...I can incinerate the entire thing." He gave me a playful look.
"The buttons will do...now." I stood in front of him waiting. It took him forever...but he finally undid them all. "Now turn around...you peek and I freeze your eyes shut forever."
Quickly I changed into the nightgown that had been laid out for me. I then sat down on the side of the bed happily. Content AND comfortable. Triskix took a seat in a chair he drug close to me.
"Now can I talk?" He spoke sarcastically.
"You may." I recoiled arrogantly. He smirked at me and began.
"About Edgar...he knows who I am..."
"How can that be...unless..." I started.
"News has already began to travel about the Queen..." He finished. "And also...he's somewhat asked for our help in killing the Madame and her cats. Something about money...but the way he said it...was as though he was trying to blackmail me."
This really ticked me off...but now it made sense why he'd kept eyeing the cats. "No way...if he tries anything to hurt those cute little kittens...I'll..."
"Yeah...me too." Triskix agreed. "So here's what I propose. We play along...then first chance we get...ship him back wherever he came from."
"Yeah. I agree." I mumbled. Suddenly though...I felt an eerie chill...as though we were being watched...or something....I ignored it.
"Either way...we should get some rest while it's offered to us. Good night RaXi." Triskix spoke heading for the door.
"Good night Triskix." I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling I had. Oh well...a night's sleep wouldn't hurt. And so, I got into bed and tried desperately to sleep.
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From the pipeline room Edgar listened in on the entire conversation.
"So...you aren't REALLY with me then." He mumbled closing the lid of a pipe. "Well...if you aren't with me...you're an enemy...and enemies are meant to be destroyed..." He snickered in the darkness of the room.
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Uh oh Soji! I leave the Dealing with Edgar part to you kay?!
"You'd protect him...after what he did to you and your friends? To your memories?" Serix sneered.
"Wha...what are you talking about?!" My memories?! Did he mean...
"Your memories of your friends are beginning to return...ever wonder why?"
"Are you...are you talking about Marlex?!"
"Marlex is only ONE of the people you've forgotten. And the very person that took those memories is there behind you!" Serix laughed, pointing to the blonde-haired kid. "Did you REALLY think you'd escape...Anamx?"
Anamx?! The name sounded familar somehow but...I've never met this kid until now. Or have I? Was this feeling real..or just some fake memory?
I looked over my shoulder at him. "Anamx...if that's even your name. Is what Serix said the truth? Did you take away those memories of my friends...of Marlex and the others?"
Anamx hung his head "Y-yes...it is..." he looked like he was on the verge of tears.
"Why..." I asked, anger rising up inside me.
"Now THAT is something you'll need to find out for yourself...come Anamx...it's time we take our leave"
"YOU AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE! NOT TIL YOU TELL WHAT I WANT TO KNOW!" I shouted, summoning my keyblade.
"As much I would love to stay and pass the time with you...I have much to do today. Perhaps another time Lexian..." A mirror appeared in Serix's hands. "You'll see...all in due time" he smirked as a bright light exploded all around us, I shielded my eyes.
"Lexian!" I thought I heard someone call my name...
When I opened my eyes again, Serix was gone...and he'd taken that Anamx kid with him.
"Damn it...What the hell is going on?!" I muttered into the emptiness of the hold.
"Lexian...you okay man?" It was Peter and Tinkerbell.
"I'm not sure..." was all I could say.
~Lexian~
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What's gonna happen next?! All in due time my friends...>X3
Sorry if this post sucks...
“I’m fine,” I answered, looking around. “Now then….where………are we……”
I looked around the area. It seemed like a reasonable enough place. Almost to my liking. There were automobiles parked along the streets...old style automobiles. We stood at the entrance to a large house.I stared at it wondering what was to be done......
Suddenly it began to drizzle. I pulled my hood up to keep the rain off, but it seemed to be the start of a downpour. I was in a full scale panic. This was worse than Atlantica because at least there I had a choice of getting on land....away from the water, but now it was falling straight out of the sky! And hard at that! I started crouching down trying to get as little of me wet as possible, and I was sure I had the appearance of a person having a mental break down.
I kept my eyes on the ground as I got soaked. I didn't even think to run anywhere. I just hoped it would stop soon. Suddenly the lights of the house came on, and I heard the splashing as feet ran towards us.
"My dears, what in the world are you doing in this rain?!" a woman's voice exclaimed. The woman bent down and seized my arm. I let he force me up."Come inside this instant...before you're soaked through...Hurry now!"
The house was warm....that was all I cared about. It was warm and dry....the woman rushed and brought back a towel to try and dry us off with, but RaXi's and my coats were already too wet to be saved.
"Now this won't do, not at all." the woman said with her hand on her chin. "Come on then. We'll have to get the both of you out of those wet clothes...before you catch your death."
I felt the beginnings of a rather rude comment about death, but the wetness of the coats was keeping me silent. I wanted out of them and into a hot bath if anything.
A butler rushed me into a nearby room. He handed me a suit, and I felt my face nearly explode into a twitch of unevenness if that as a word....I changed clothes and found they were warmer though and hugged my skin just enough to get a decent amount of heat. The suit would work...for now....Suddenly I looked in the mirror and saw a kitten reflected in it looking at it with some form of awe. I looked at the kitten and he looked at me.
"Hello," I started. I had always liked cats....there was something about them that screamed order. It was a wonders gift for a creature to have. But for reasons I was still not sure of, cats hated me and usually bit at my fingers...
The kitten just looked back at me, so I bent down to his level.
"So are you just going to stare at me the entire time?" I asked reaching out my hand to pet it. The cat bit down hard on my fingers. I hadn't expected anything less due to prior experiences, but the shock of it again was enough.
I made a slight scream more out of shock then pain, and the sound or RaXi yanking open the door turned my eyes away from the tiny creature trying to eat my hand.....RaXi was in...frills……and a dress….I felt my face change to red as I tried to kill the laughter that was starting up in me.
"Look at you..." RaXi started. She was laughing at me…..
"Hey RaXi, look in a mirror before you..." I started.
"The kitten!" RaXi laughed. "What? He doesn't like you?"
I sighed and moved my fingers inside the kitten’s mouth. He continued to chomp down on it.
"Berlioz!" The Madame exclaimed. I moved my arm up and the kitten fell into her arms. Madame seemed to be laughing more than scolding, but she continued…."You should be kind to our guests!" She scorned shaking her finger at him.
The cat looked back at me and stuck his tongue at me. I rolled my eyes, and as they made their way around, I saw two adult cats walk into the room. Two other kittens peeked out from behind the curtains and then came out fully. They ran over to Berlioz and began nudging him. Even though he had nearly tried to sever my fingers off, I still had a fondness for the kitten as well as the other cats….
"These are my precious kitties." Madame smiled. "Duchess and her children, Marie, and Toulouse, you've met Berlioz. And here is Thomas O'Malley."
I stared at the cats and watched the three kittens play. They made me extremely happy for some reason……Before the introductions could get any further, there was a loud clanging on the front door.
"My...who could that be at this time of night?" Madame asked curiously. Her butler walked out the door and we all waited patiently for it to open. As the door opened, lightning struck in the background...darkening the silhouette for a moment.
“Edger!” Madame said her voice rising, “Where have you been? It’s been nearly seven months since you disappeared!”
The visitor, Edger I presume, just glared at the cats and then turned his attention on Madame. He tried a smile, but it failed him miserably. The cats gave a hateful look back to Edger, and Tomas O’Malley even hissed a bit. From the sheer reaction from the cats, I knew I didn’t trust this man…. The look in his eye made me want to smack him over the head for such rude behavior.
“Madame….I am sorry I’ve been gone,” Edger started, “But I was accidentally shipped to Timbuktu…..And just who are you?” Edger was eyeing the new butler now who seemed to be folding under his glare. I stepped forwards quickly before this nut could harm the timid looking butler…..
“Please this is not the time nor the place to be having this conversation,” I started. “Order states that you need time and rest before telling us of this adventure.”
Edger gave me a glare, but I just let it pass. I refused to have a fight in front of the kind Madame and the cats.
“And would you mind stating your name,” Edger asked in a most hateful but relaxed manner. I had the feeling that he was trying to keep as calm as possible. I kept my face as emotionless as possible and responded.
“I am Triskix. Tris if you please. Over there is RaXi.” I answered pointing in a general direction at RaXi who gave Edger a glare. “And I believe you should be dried and in better clothes before we talk,” I answered.
“Yes that is what we need,” Madame said smiling, “Come let’s get everything fixed up.”
Edger was led by the timid butler to a room to change while RaXi and I walked Madame into another room. The cats followed at their own leisure. Thomas O’Malley still had his fur on end by the time they entered the room. Madame sat down on a regal looking chair and sat Duchess in her lap. I sat on one couch next to RaXi. She gave me a sharp look and started a whisper.
“That Edger….I don’t trust him Triskix,” RaXi started.
“You felt it too hu?” I asked.
“Ya…he reeks of nobody and heartless…..not just that he had a nastily look in his eyes….did you see how he was eyeing the cats?” RaXi asked.
“I have a feeling we need to keep an eye on this matter until the time we can deal with it….” I answered, “And if he so much as touches a hair on one of those cats, I’ll skin him the old fashioned style….”
“Oh speaking of which how’s your hand Triskix?” RaXi more or less laughed.
I moved my hand up and wiggled four bloody fingers. Two teeth marks could be pointed out on my hand that were scabbing over. RaXi just laughed. Madame gave us both a light look and then smiled.
“So how long have you two been married then?” Madame asked.
I didn’t wait for an awkward pause but just burst out laughing. RaXi went red and was looking about the room. The kittens looked up from their game on the floor and O’Malley and Duchess turned their heads. Madame gave us both a questioning look until I could catch my breath and explain.
“We’re not married,” I answered.
“You’re not!” Madame asked looking at us both, “But you two were wearing traveler’s cloaks and were traveling together correct? Are you siblings then? Come now there must be a reason a lad and lady of your age would be traveling alone.”
“We are on a mission,” RaXi explained, “A large amount of heartless and nobodies has come into being, and we are trying to destroy them all and then seal up the world so that it will stay safe…Do you know of any heartless and nobody in the vicinity?”
“Heartless? Nobodies? No I haven’t seen any of those sad creatures in years. They all disappeared which I am thankful for,” Madame answered stroking Duchess.
“I see,” I said calmly. Just then Edger walked in followed by the unnerved butler. Edger sat down on another sofa. I stared at him and waited patiently for him to begin. As we listened to his story about how he accidentally locked himself in a box and got shipped to Africa, I felt that there was something he wasn’t telling us. I moved over a bit and dangled my arm over the arm of the chair. Toulouse took this opportunity to chomp down on my hand.
“Ow,” I said aloud, and everyone looked at me. I moved my fingers up and dangled the kitten who continued to try and eat my fingers.
“Cats just don’t like you hu Tris,” RaXi laughed.
Edger gave me a look that caused me to wonder. He was glaring at the kitten but seemed to be smiling at me. I had the sudden urge to burn something. RaXi reached over and took Toulouse from my hand. The kitten purred happily in RaXi’s arms. I sighed at the kitten.
“Well it is late, and everyone needs to get to bed,” Madame said calmly, “Each of you can have a guest room.”
We walked upstairs, but just as I was about to go to my designated room, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around sharply. Edger was smiling at me.
“Hm?” I asked.
“Triskix right?” Edger asked.
I nodded my head once.
“I knew I recognized that name somewhere. You’re the nobody that…..” Edger got really close. “Is running Organization Oblivion. Am I right?”
I felt my face move away from the glare to a questioning look. How did he know about me? Was information leaking so quickly through all the worlds? If so I would have to see to it that it be stopped.
“Sorry I have no idea what you are talking about,” I answered, “My friend and I are just traveling.”
“No….I’m sure of it. You’re part of Organization Oblivion the hidden group that has started running around in the worlds…. Anyways whether you are willing to admit it or not it doesn’t matter to me. I just have a request.”
“And what would that be?” I asked glaring.
“That you help me,” Edger answered.
“And just why would I do that?” I smirked.
“Hear me out,” Edger said quickly, “The Madame is rich! And if we take care of her and her cats I can assure you a handsome deal. What do you say?”
“But the Madame was your employer,” I started. I was going to ring everything out of him before I beat him into hell.
“Well you see,” Edger started. He told me everything about the cats and what he had done to them. I felt the need to burn him at a stake. Then he told me what he planned to do. Kill Madame and her cats and take the money for himself. He promised with my cooperation I would get a handsome share of the deal. It made me sick just thickening of destroying that order…….
“So what do you say?” Edger asked. His face was full of malice, but I just stared back.
“I’ll think about it,” I answered, “I need to discuss it with my partner.”
“Oh yes…quite right yes feel free,” Edger said quickly, “Tell me tomorrow yes.”
Instead of going to my room, I walked straight to RaXi’s and banged on the door.
“Hold on!” RaXi’s voice yelled.
I waited until she opened the door.
“What?” she asked.
“We have a problem.” I answered
I sat there...waiting and waiting. The Coliseum filling with more and more spectators. It was odd...now that I was a nobody...I wasn't even nervous in the slightest. I'd always felt I had to prove myself...to my father. But now...I just wanted a good battle. Suddenly I felt his familiar presence...he walked in and sat down among the Gods. I felt a tinge of sadness and regret...but then it was gone. I felt nothing. Well, that wasn't entirely true either. I could still sense the presence of another nobody...and now it too was coming from the Gods/goddesses stands. Yet...that wasn't possible...right?? I ignored it.
Suddenly Hades stood up and began the Tournament. One of the little minions took over...after he declared it to begin...
"A Brave new challenger seeking death has appeared!" He announced. "ALL HAIL XIMH!!!" They all began clapping as I entered the ring. "All you have to do...is survive. Good luck to you...you'll need it." The minion spoke then left.
"Chh...I hope so. If my opponents are all weak...it won't be entertaining at all. For those in the crowd...or myself." I mumbled.
It went silent...and suddenly a batch of heartless appeared. I cut them down in a matter of seconds. Then a second batch. A couple of minutes. The third batch. There were fewer...and immediately, I sensed a huge level increase. These were faster...and while they weren't difficult for ME to defeat...I realized this tournament was the source of the increase of activity in this world. I continually eliminated ALL in my way...this wasn't even a challenge.
Not until the tenth match. A huge heartless appeared. It was nothing like anything I'd seen before...I attacked it...and it vanished. It sent spells at me...which I eliminated with ease. Yet this heartless was stubborn. I defeated it...but it had taken me quite a bit of time. And it was all downhill from there. The next few made me use my lightning...and tried as hard as they could to drag out the battle.
Match 17. I only had four more matches. I wondered just what my next opponent would be. Suddenly I heard a loud howl. A huge three headed dog appeared. It's drool covering the ground in pools of acid. It eyed me with hungry eyes. I scoffed at such a beast. It's size was it's biggest weakness. I waited for the match to begin...as the tiny minion began introducing the final competitors.
"CERBERUS! HELL HOUND OF THE UNDERWORLD!" He declared. "BEGIN!"
Cerberus came at me fiercely...I merely sidestepped all of his measly attempts. With a quick slash, I cut his back leg. He whined and began to limp. Yet I showed no mercy. I hadn't battled like this in ages...so many opponents at once. I didn't have the time or luxury to be lenient. So I went straight for the heads. I carved at him, with such speed...there was no time for him to react. In a matter of moments...he was downed from my barrage. I stood arrogantly before him as he toppled down to the ground.
"THE WINNER....XIMH!" The fat minion shouted. "THE NEXT OPPONENT....THE MIGHTY.....HYYYYYDRAAAAA!!!"
From the ground there sprang a lizard/dragon like creature. It had what? 7 heads! I sighed...why all these multiple headed creatures?? I charged at it's main body...but it had a good defense. Three heads snapped at me at once. Jumping back to avoid their fangs, I suddenly sensed another threat. 4 huge waves of power rushing at me...I couldn't dodge them all. I shot a ball of lightning to lessen the damage. Yet still...I burned from the attack. Now I was enraged. My beast of battle was nearly awakened...and I laughed loudly.
Shoving my sword deep into the stone of the ring, I charged the Hydra. Electrocuting it first...four of the heads lay limp. I rushed in and began punching at them fiercely. Grabbing one of the heads...I tore it from the neck....casting it on the ground. Suddenly...two heads sprang from that place.
"What's this?" I shouted jumping back.
The minion began to narrate the battle. "Hydra's special ability is the ability to re-grow his heads! No matter how many you rip off...he will grow double to compensate for the loss!"
I laughed again. "THEN I'LL TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH!" I shouted. Jumping back, I seized my sword and held it up above my head. I summoned a huge amount of lightning...and cast it upon the Hydra. It screamed loudly...causing all of the gods to cover their ears from the shrillness of it's shriek. But I wasn't done with it. I walked over to it casually...it laying flat and sparking from the electricity. Jumping onto it's back...I lifted my sword...and plunged it in...directly to the monster's heart. With a sharp twist of my blade...I was sure I'd carved it's heart to pieces. And it stopped moving....
"......" There was silence in the crowd. Even the narrator had fallen silent...but then..."WINNER! XIMH!"
I took my place...back on my side of the ring as the mess was cleaned up. I winced a bit from the burns that had been inflicted on me...but...following the silence...I had somewhat come back to myself. Yet...my blood was still boiling with fierce excitement. It was desperately longing for the next match. An EVEN STRONGER opponent....
A gate opened from the other side of the Arena...a dense fog seemed to flow in. I could make out a small silhouette...they were entering slowly.
"For the next match...a very special guest!" The Narrator suddenly boomed. "SON OF THOR! MODIIIIIII!!!!!" He echoed.
"Domix..." I corrected under my breath. He stood opposite of me...not wearing his uniform...but a Greek Toga. He smiled and held his hammer leisurely laying on his shoulder.
"Hello there Ximh." He announced. "I hope you'll offer me a challenge this time..." He taunted. "After all...we are destined to endlessly compete...so please...don't hold anything back."
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In the stands...Hades suddenly jumped from his seat. He finally recognized just who Herc's "friend" actually was. His flame shot straight up in rage. MAGNI! His thoughts shouted. But wait...this may be even MORE entertaining...it's become...a FAMILY AFFAIR now. He snickered quietly sitting back down. For there was even more of a surprise than this in the works...oh yes...and it would be more than just a slight shock to the brothers locked in combat...
Ximh
