Welcome to Castle Oblivion 10 years after the deaths of all the original members of Organization 13. *tear* Despite their deaths, new nobodies have been created and have begun to call the castle their home becoming the next generation of Organization 13 members. New things await as things change and adapt in this new season.
Leader: SojiRem (Triskix- The Red Shinigami)
Co-leader: CrazyFangirl5746
Other Members, Power level
LoveKouichi (Lexian- Daemon of Darkness)
Support KIRA (Raxi- Frozen Duplicity)
KiKaiya(Nyx- Maiden of Light)
Rexikat Rhapsody (Rexikat- The Chained Rhapsody)
Dark Smile (Ximh- The Lightning Emperor)
khismylife(Xemmsur- Silent Waves)
Kill Sasuke(Kyxsha- The Air Mistress)
Shadweh (Xakiah- The Shadow's Gnomon) 100
Soichi (Tamex- Ladies Man)
Sasukelover001(Deidrex- The Suicidal Flame) 35
Luna Chan (Amaterasux- The Unknown) 20
darkittylove (Setxune)45
ShizukoxIchimaru (Yuumeix)8
Dangodumpling (Tsukux)8
Troublesum Shika(Syrix)15
Blood Moon Wolf(Sparkx)5
rikusgirl101(Lerxia- The Lone Demon) 8
moonlight9 (Saphirax) 5
tigerlilly (Xena- The Techno Freak) 25
YuiKaueru (Alkaline) 8
cross roses (Healx) 20
Sixth Hoshikage (Narexurk- Silent Thunder) 50
Sukki Chan(Xetira) 35
AtticusPersona (Xatticus) 25
wofldemonchild9 (Lexanis)10
Ryochin30 (Vox) 5
Orginization #, name, Title, gender, element, weapon, items
Elite
I Xraktos-M, ?, Cypher (black whip)
II. Triskix- M, Fire, duel shadow scythe
III. Lexian- M, Darkness, Apocalypse keyblade
IV. Nyx- F, Light, Electric Guitar
V. Raxi- F, Ice, giant clear blade
VI. Xemmsur- F, water, No Existence keyblade
VII. Ximh- , M, electricity, Buster Sword
VIII. Kyxsha- F, Air, Hurricane Bazooca
IX. Rexikat- F, spirit of the tigress, Four 2" long steel chains.
Rogue
Tamex-M, Water, Duel Wave Scythe
Secondary
X. Xakiah- F, Shadows, Ninjatô
XI. Narexurk-M, Lightning, Charakin
XII. Deidrex- F, Fire, fire shadow blade
XIII. Amaterasux- F, morphing, any part of her
XIV. Xena-F, Techno, FCCS bracelet
XV. Healx-F, Fire, Scarlet Death (ribbon)
XVI. Setxune- M, unknown (Darkness), Shadow Blade
XVII. Yuumeix- F, Darkness, Lunar Scythe
XVIII. Tsukux- M, Spiritual, twin blades
XIX. Syrix- F, Manipulation, White Chess Piece
XX. Sparx- F, Electricity, swords
XXII. Lerxia- F, darkness, bloody mary sword
XXII. Saphirax- F, Earth, golden thorned rose
XXIII. Alkaline-F, Poison, spell book
XXIV. Xetira-F, Darkness, Sirai Blade
XXV. Xatticus- M, Earth/Blood, Staff
XXVI. Lexanis -F, Shadow, Spiked Star Chain
XXVII. Vox-M, Time, Pocket Watch
To Get into the Elite you must be very active in this club constantly contributing. Elitists also get special privileges, if I am thinking of modifying something you will be one of the first ones to know via PM, you will be squad leaders on missions, and you're major quote will be displayed on the intro. Also, Eliters's point numbers are cleared because they have already reached the higher status in the club. Everyone else still have points to rack up in activity.
"..When I gave up my heart....I didn't mean to give up my soul too....oh well no sense in dealing in the past....I will keep order in this castle...or die trying...."
~Triskix~
"So far into the darkness that I can no longer see the light...and I like it..."
~Lexian
Remember, darkness does not always equal to evil. Just as light does not always bring good.
~Nyx
"Could one such as I, one without a heart, dare say they have felt the emotion of Love...or was it an illusion cast upon me in this endless darkness?"
-RaXi-
"It doesn't matter how pure, full of light your heart is, It doesn't matter how cold, full of darkness your heart is. What matters is knowing if you made the right choice or not"
~Xemmsur
"Strength decides who lives and who dies. If you're strong, you survive; while if you're weak, you simply fade away. There is no "In-Between"."
-Ximh
Better to be a Nobody without a heart, then a somebody with a heart.
~Kyxsha
"Why would I want a heart...when everyone I would love is already dead? I have been avenged, I have no one to avenge...life as a Nobody is all that is left for me."
-Rexikat
Organization Oblivion's sister world:CLICK has information on the apprentices if you need to look it up
Also check out here which is used for the randomness of the castle.
Prospective new members: we will decline every new member that wishes to enter the castle at this time until this arch in the story line is over. After that time, people may apply for membership. Once this arch is over, I will give more details.
I noticed Triskix shift into severe pain as they started mumbling...something about Xraktos...my eyes narrowed and I tried to hear. I KNEW Tanex knew something...no...more than "something"....EVERYTHING. When I saw just HOW severe Tris's pain became though I moved forward instinctively...I didn't know just WHAT I was doing...I just couldn't STAND there...I wanted to do SOMETHING to help him....anything....
Tanex had apparently blocked Xraktos out...with the power of void. I was completely in awe at just how much control he'd managed to gain over his element. I was both surprised...and happy. All this time...I had told him to get serious...I had seen the potential in him. And as much as it was overwhelming and frightening...it was amazing and beautiful as well.
Soon after, he left...leaving Triskix and myself alone...and in complete and utter silence. I stood awkwardly there...unsure of just what to "say" or "do". I had never been this blocked before...I just...didn't have any proper answers for the questions I knew Triskix had...but I couldn't leave it quiet like this...I had to say something...anything...
"So, uh..." I began. "....Uh....it's incredible huh? Who knew...crazy Tanex had it in him to create Oblivion...almost exactly like the Original..."
Triskix didn't move. And then...he spoke...very quietly. "Tanex...he says HE knows how to bring the XIII back...but if that's true...then just what am I-" He stopped his sentence there.
"I'm sure you did what you thought was right." I tried to console him. "At the time." This part was much more forceful...I had a point to be made here.
"What are you getting at RaXi?"
"Triskix." I paused. "Back then...you were alone...fighting a battle MUCH BIGGER than yourself. But now, you aren't alone. WE are with you now...you don't need him. You don't need Xraktos anymore!"
"I made a PACT RaXi!" He argued.
"I don't CARE! It's NONE OF HIS BUSINESS!" I fought back. "So what...you made a Pact...Break it! You shouldn't have to SUFFER like this Triskix! I CAN'T STAND WATCHING YOU GO THROUGH HELL!!" I froze at my own words and slowly backed up...it was suddenly quiet...I felt the urge to run...but my feet were heavy...so very heavy...
Triskix was just staring at me...staring straight through ME now.
Why couldn't I move...why couldn't I just run away...? Instead I just stood there dumbly...unable to move...much less speak.
~RaXi
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Yeah, I'm dead-tired but thought I seriously needed to post something! Soooooo....I hope it wasn't really pointless or rambling...or hard to comprehend lol. If so, sorry for wasting ur time...later ppl. =_=
Slowly my eyes flickered open...back to the candle-lit room of this Oblivion of Old. With the set up of the room, I couldn't help but recall the very first time I'd opened my eyes in this place...even the candelabra was the same as back then. I hadn't dreamed of anything...it felt so much like an empty sleep...almost as though I hadn't slept at all...and yet I felt like it had been hours at the same time. I could feel all the activity around me...all the different nobodies scurrying around...but just barely over the overwhelming energy signature from the castle itself. It seemed to scream Tanex.
I got up and prepared to head straight back to the lab when suddenly I felt Triskix. He was inside the Castle with Tanex no doubt! I didn't hesitate for an instant, opening a portal to their location I confronted them immediately.
Triskix was looking at his surroundings in awe...I knew he was taking a trip to the past right now...but I had to interrupt it. He was...bleeding...heavily. Tanex looked at me with a slight smile...as though he were waiting for me to make a big deal.
"Triskix!" I shouted. He snapped out of his 'moment' and met my gaze. "Tanex, what is going on? How is...when did you-"
"RaXi...this Castle...it's..." Triskix spoke. Suddenly he seemed to stumble forward...as though he would fall at any moment. Taking immediate action I grabbed him by his shoulders and secured him by keeping him steady. Then grabbing his arm I forced it over my shoulder and made him lean on me for support...he had a bad gash under his ribs...not to mention all the stitching...he'd lost altogether too much blood.
"We're here again are we? You Idiot! What are you doing fighting...no....WALKING much less?! After what Tamex just did for you...and you just open up all your wounds?!" I shouted.
"I know but...wait..." Triskix halted. "How did you know that RaXi?"
I didn't know what to say...I could tell him I went...but then again...what was the reason? There was really no reason...no reason at all...
"Ugh! Enough with all this right now! I want to know what you think of my Castle Triskix!" Tanex suddenly cut in waving his hands around at the walls as though to highlight the surroundings. "Plus...you've got one foot in the grave already...seeing as you're a shinigami...but please, no fading on my watch alright? Let's get you fixed up..."
Triskix gave a slight smirk and Tanex walked to his other side to help me support him. He opened a portal in front of us and we stepped into the castle infirmary. It wouldn't be long before others came to find Triskix...well...at the very least I knew Nyx would sense him immediately. It was our specialty after all. And knowing her, she would bring Lexian along as soon as possible.
As Tanex saw to getting everything necessary for Triskix, I found my place at the nearby wall, leaning against it I waited for them to come...and more importantly...I waited for answers as to just WHY Triskix had come here in his condition...
What was going on...
~RaXi
Protect thyself Dear One,
Tread Carefully with unstepping feet,
Not every path, though sparce Treadspides
Is worthy of thy travel...
"You're free..." I mumbled more to myself than to Verex. I couldn't believe it...of all the suggestions...Snow White's had been correct. But...perhaps they were ALL correct...you just had to choose your own path. And then I recalled how I'd KISSED him...I suddenly felt very bashful...my face seemed to feel warm...What was this?! This feeling...
Verex smiled and jumped up. He grabbed me into a tight embrace. "Thank you so much RaXi...Thank you..."
I couldn't move...I didn't know what to say...how to react....none of it. And then my thoughts drifted to Triskix...he was bound as well...I had to free him. Had to break Xrakto's control over him. But could I bring myself to act in such a way towards him as well. Now that I had....kissed Verex...what did that mean? Did that imply some sort of love? But I was a Nobody...I couldn't....
My mind recalled Pashnirix and Rexikat's predicament. "No...that's not right...it's not that I CAN'T....I have just refused it...refused to believe in it...all this time...." I mumbled in realization.
Verex pulled away. "RaXi? What are you talking about?"
I looked into his eyes...I could feel it now. The reason why as I gazed into them...I felt as though nothing could stop me. I could not lie to Verex... "Verex...there's something you have to know...it has always been my duty to protect-" I was cut off. I suddenly had a horrible feeling...it had landed on my being like a ton of bricks. Something was terribly wrong. Something with Triskix...he was...hurt...or....even dying...I suddenly felt rushed. A wave of anger flooding over me. "That B******!!! I left...I went from there to SPARE him! How DARE he....how DARE he!!"
I paced the room anxiously until Verex took hold of me by the shoulders and halted me. "RaXi!" He calmed me down instantly. Looking into my eyes filled with sincerity he said, "Do what you NEED to do...I believe in you. I trust you RaXi."
My body relaxed completely and I slowly moved in and kissed Verex on the cheek. "I have to protect him...they are all my responsibility Verex. But I swear...I shall return to you."
"Don't worry...I will wait forever if I have to." He laughed. "Oh, and RaXi...I'll cover for you. Right now Tanex is assisting in the experiment...just hurry back alright. He won't worry...but I'm sure your friend Nyx will if she finds you gone."
"Yes." I affirmed. Opening a portal, I masked my presence and entered Oblivion. Following Triskix's lowered energy signature...I rushed to the Infirmary.
He was lying there in an unconscious state...something terrible had happened to him....Xemmsur was passed out on a nearby chair and Minx had fallen asleep with her head on Tamex's shoulder. They all seemed exhausted...most likely from dealing with Triskix's wounds...
I stood before Triskix. An overwhelming sadness flooded my being. I couldn't stand to see him this way...not at all. My hand found it's way to his cheek as I nudged him. "Triskix...Triskix?" I whispered...hoping he would open his eyes but....nothing. He needed to be free from that man...until he was...he would suffer this way forever.
My hand quivered as I thought about what I was going to attempt. I didn't think it would work a second time...but I had to try. At least this way, Triskix was asleep...so he wouldn't know if it DIDN'T WORK. I looked back at the others...still asleep. Slowly I leaned in....until just as I was about to bestow the deed upon him...Tamex spoke.
"Yes, he's breathing Lady RaXi."
I froze((pun! haha -_-')) immediately jolting up...I prayed Tamex hadn't deduced what I was about to do. I turned to face him. "What happened to him Tamex? And what are you doing back at the Castle?"
"I don't know what happened. He was found that way...I can only assume." Tamex answered.
"I see...so it's as I thought." I affirmed. "I can't do anything about it yet...carelessness will achieve nothing."
"As for your second question...I came back here for answers." Tamex started. "Maybe you could help me Lady RaXi. Tell me do you know a nobody named Verex?"
I gave Tamex a sideways glance. "Yes I do." I answered truthfully. Tamex smiled immensely. "However, I'm sure I don't have any of the answers you seek." His smile vanished to a look of curiosity.
"How do you know that? I haven't ASKED them yet..."
"Tamex...listen closely." I demanded my voice very low. I felt the need to leave...the last thing I needed was for that man to find me here. "I have left this Castle for the time being. I only returned for Triskix..." My eyes wandered back to him in his sad state. "Now that I know you're here though...I'm sure I have nothing to fear. Please Tamex...take care of him...protect them all until I can return."
"What? Look..."
"Please...I know this is a heavy burden to place on you. I do not ask you to wage my war...only to tend to their wounds and keep them from death." I explained. Not waiting for his answer I turned back to a portal. "We will return soon...please...just until then. I'm counting on you..."
Stepping through I returned to Tanex's Oblivion. The room where Verex stood waiting. "That didn't take long...did you free him?"
My eyes turned down. "No..."
Verex smiled. "Don't worry...you will. I'm sure you'll all save him eventually. Until then...just have faith in him alright?"
I nodded.
"Now come on...you need to get some rest...I'm going back down to the lab to speed things up...but RaXi...seriously...get some sleep." Verex instructed me. "Or do I need to guard you and make sure?"
"No...I will rest...I promise." I assented.
Verex left and I laid down. I fell asleep slowly...the plans for the battle to come rushing through my head. Not only that...but all those who were waiting for me back at Oblivion...those who had put their faith in me. I swore...I wouldn't let them down...
~RaXi
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She is so protective of the apprentices...I really need to hurry up and post so I can show you all why!! >x< I've been so busy though...so RaXi's world hasn't been updated for awhile now. T-T
My whole body was tense...the elixir I had drank slowly wore off the more copies I formed. I knew there wasn't much longer I could hold on without a break. I needed to stop...but Xirian kept saying how close he was...so very close. Verex kept eyeing me...examining my facial expressions...every time I caught him...it was all I could do to keep a neutral face. To show NO SIGN of fatigue. But it was getting worse...My vision was starting to blur...
"RaXi! You're losing concentration! The copy is starting to condense!" I heard Xirian command.
I jolted and the copy turned to snow before their eyes...I had killed her. "I'm sorry...I'll make another." I apologized, but it was no use. Verex started to make his approach...another lecture was coming. And then I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"It never fails with you...learn your limits RaXi...or have you forgotten I have copies too...I said I would help." The voice spoke. It was Tanex. A feeling I would only deny in the future rushed through me. Relief. All of my muscles seemed to relax in response to it, and I slowly began to slump over. Verex caught me. Raising me, it felt like I was in a daze as he cradled me in his arms. "There are several rooms. Go ahead and take her to get some rest...see that she does...RaXi is a stubborn one. I just got Nyx and the girls to proper quarters as well."
"I understand." Verex responded. "Thank you Tanex. Xirian, I'll be off now...can you handle things-"
"I never needed your help to start with!" Xirian denied obstinately.
I could hear Verex laugh slightly...then everything went black.
***
As I carried RaXi through the hall, I chose a random room and entered quietly. How long had it been since she looked so peaceful? I couldn't even remember...to my dismay. I had wanted to be the one to make her smile...to free her from the constraints of her fate. And yet look at what had happened....I myself had become bound. RaXi knew it...and it no doubt burdened her everyday. How she always loathed chains and servitude.
I lay her on the bed gently and sit on the side of her sleeping form. I couldn't help but admire her in this state...it really was a rare occurrence. To catch her sleeping...she was always so protective of herself...never trusting anyone. Yet, I had been fortunate enough to see this side of her a couple times...during my time as Vincent. I carried all those memories fondly...each excursion...each day with RaXi.
Her face was light...it seemed to glisten in the candle lit room...her skin not seeming normal at all. But as though she were some ethereal being. I felt my hand instinctively reach for her. Up to her forehead as I gently brushed her bangs to the side, away from her eyes, then down slowly caressing her cheek, until finally my fingers found her delicate lips. I found myself leaning in...ever so slowly...just once...one small kiss...that's all...
Her eyes snapped open. Halting instantly...I immediately felt nothing but shame for what I was about to do! I began to pull away, when she grabbed me by the scruff of my collar and yanked me to her...pulling me into a deep and passionate kiss...the likes of which I was sure I'd NEVER experience again.
***
I don't know why I did it...but when I opened my eyes and they'd met Verex's...I couldn't help myself. I suppose I could blame it mainly on the fact that I was in a bit of a daze...but I wouldn't...I wouldn't regret this. He couldn't be destroyed by me...I couldn't kill him...and maybe...just maybe I could save him...
Slowly I released him and we pulled apart...our eyes trapped in a ceaseless gaze. He opened his mouth to say something when suddenly...he seemed wracked with pain. Grabbing his throat he keeled over to the ground and writhed back and forth violently. I didn't know what was happening...I didn't know what to do...I was paralyzed.
The episode seemed to go on for several minutes...and then...it stopped completely. Verex lay sprawled on the floor...completely motionless. His eyes were still wide...he looked the part of a dead man. I had killed him...This was the single thought that protruded in my mind.
***
I couldn't explain it...I floated in a dark abyss. There was nothing...absolutely nothing. Until very suddenly a screen before me seemed to light up...it played something familiar. A memory. The night I had been made to form a pact.
I watched as the recently formed nobody me agreed to the terms of the contract set forth by Xerebus without hesitation...all to find her. RaXi...ever since I'd met her...she was the only thing I lived for. After Father died...I'd had nothing...no one. Cloud and his group of friends had tried to accept me, tried to make me feel better about life...but I had never gotten too close to anyone again. And then I'd found her. She was just as alone as I was. And sitting there in the rain like that...just as broken as me too...I'd never let it show...but it had been there...the overwhelming loss and void my father had left me with. The need to prove myself...not to the world... but to him.
I recalled the searing sensation as the memory me screamed out in agony. The very first time Xerebus would invoke that pain on me. But not the last. Oh no...I would receive that very same sensation every day without respite. For that is how he intended to get me to talk...about what...heh...not even I knew what he wanted from me. I didn't have it. Even if I did...I doubt my spirit would allow him to have it. That man that I came to despise with all of my being. Not for hurting me and causing me the greatest of pain...no...for lying to me and keeping me from what I desired most. THAT is why I hated him.
And then the scene seemed to crack from all edges...I watched as I had risen up the first time...could SEE the shackles as they faded into non-existence...hidden from all eyes but my own. The Memory Me seemed to stare straight at me and smile...and then the entire image shattered to billions of pieces...
I breathed in with all my might it seemed as I returned to the light. Even though it wasn't really light...I blinked and felt myself sit up quickly...heaving as I forced myself to stand. RaXi sat there a look of confusion, fear and shock on her face. I examined my wrists...instinctively reached for my neck...I felt...light. As though a weight had been lifted....
"Verex...what....what..." RaXi stammered.
"RaXi...." I began, then looked straight at her. "I...I think you freed me...."
We sat in silence...pondering if this was really true...or if it was just wishful thinking...
~RaXi/Verex
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hehe...so what'd you think of that one! ^^ Is Verex REALLY free? Does RaXi realize what she really DID?! Bum bum bum...yeah...okay it's really late and I'm in a weird mood. I really hope the post was good though. lol. ~.~''
"My copies?" I questioned. "So then...you knew about them..."
Tanex laughed. "It's only obvious RaXi. You train nonstop...by now you Had to have acquired that. I'm sure Marluxia would impart his prized technique to you. A technique that is VERY RARE for any nobody to possess. Only because of the severe training that goes with mastering such a technique. As far as I know, only Xemnas and Marluxia were capable of the perfect copy technique."
"So naturally you have copies as well...but I've already seen them Tanex. You need to practice more...or the copies will come out sloppy. Easily distinguishable and broken." I lectured. He broke into more fierce laughter.
"There you go...that is the RaXi I know all TOO well." He commented. "You were always lecturing me to train harder...always. And what if I told you I wanted those copies to be sloppy?"
"It wouldn't surprise me. You were always able to do anything...as soon as you put your mind to it." I responded closing my eyes and crossing my arms.
"I'm a little confused...what do you plan on doing with RaXi's copies and Xirian's book?" Nyx asked.
"Well that's obvious isn't it Nyx?" Xirian suddenly spoke. He pushed up his glasses with a confident smirk. "We'll simply use Master Vexen's methods to perfect a sort of..."copy technique" of our own. But we'll have to test it first, so I'll of course need RaXi's cooperation in this."
I gave him a questionable look...but knew EXACTLY where he was going with this. Lexian was all but glaring at Xirian after the mention of Vexen's lab book...it was understandable...for some reason Lexian had always been apprehensive about Vexen. Ever since that time...
"Well then, it sounds like we have a plan! Anyone against helping out our old comrades?" Tanex conferred with the others.
"Heh...I'd rather not...but I guess I'll do it anyway since no one else is showing opposition." Xarin smirked. "After all this...the little flame boy's gonna owe me BIG TIME!"
Nyx giggled a little and Lexian sighed. When the gathering was declared "over", we all went straight to work. I felt a sense of urgency...I couldn't explain it...I just knew our counterattack would have to come quickly. Before Xraktos could achieve his goals.
Leaving Xyta in Nyx and Lexian's care I was escorted to the lab by Xirian. Along the way...I found myself in even more shock than just seeing the meeting room. The halls...the stonework...even the tiniest of details...were exactly the same. Tanex had recreated Castle Oblivion...not the current one...but the one of the past. The Castle during the height of it's glory days. When we entered the lab...it was almost scary...as though Vexen would pop out at any moment...Shaking off such thoughts...I concentrated at the action at hand.
The next couple of hours was strenuous. It consisted of me and Xirian in the lab testing and testing and testing. I had made so many copies which only ended up destroyed. It was making me a little squeamish though...watching as Xirian took pleasure experimenting on EXACT reflections of myself. =_=' There was something demented about this.
A portal opened and Verex appeared. "Tanex told me I may be of some assistance here...what can I do to help?"
Xirian gave Verex a cross glare and looked him over. "And just WHY would he say something like that...you don't seem to have anything extraordinary about you..."
"Well, I may not 'look' the part...but I used to be a researcher...well, technically I still am. I'm sure I'll be of some use in the lab." Verex smiled. That confident look on his face...yet it conveyed more than that. Perhaps only I could tell...but it read 'Don't Underestimate ME'.
I smirked slightly but kept my thoughts to myself. Leaning against the wall, I waited until Xirian accepted Verex's offer. And then it was time to create more copies. I was tired...this was strenuous...having to create so many perfect copies and maintaining them all was no easy task. I didn't have many more in me right now. They dove immediately into their testing...but by the third copy, I was beginning to feel really drained.
"RaXi..." Verex questioned quickly seeing my expression. "Wait...how long have you been at this?" He now wore a firm expression...I avoided his eyes.
"I will continue until the research is complete." I stated stubbornly, placing a false look of stability on my face. I didn't want him to know how drained I was getting.
"Xirian, just a moment." Verex conveyed. He grabbed me by my arm and drug me from the room. Once in the hall, he pressed me against the wall. "RaXi...you're overexerting yourself." He growled.
I looked away...avoiding his eyes at all costs...the eyes I could not lie to...those beautiful golden eyes..."You do not know my limits...if I am at my limit...then I shall say so." I rebuked.
He laughed slightly. "Do not lie to me RaXi...you know that you cannot. You never could..."
The air became very sullen. "Don't speak about matters of the past...things have changed since those times...I have changed..."
"So have I. And yet...as much as things have changed...they've stayed the same. Can't you see that...at all?" He spoke quietly, in a soothing tone. I looked up...our eyes met and I could see the sincerity in his. Emotions that didn't register were beginning to affect me...and then I felt overwhelmed and slumped slowly. Reacting quickly, I caught myself as Verex seized me as well. "See...you've used too much energy...RaXi..."
"I don't care...this has to work...it's the only way...the only way I can stop that man. Get my vengeance...for what he did!" I found myself mumbling.
"That man?" Verex caught, his eyes narrowed and his grip on my arms tightened. "What happened to you?! What vengeance do you seek to exact?!"
I couldn't believe I'd slipped like that. My eyes wide in shock, I tried to escape his grasp. I struggled but he refused to let go.
"RaXi...tell me!" He urged.
"Nothing! Leave it!" Another wave of drowsiness overcame me and I stopped. "I haven't the energy for this conversation...just...drop it."
His eyes narrowed and he slowly released me, allowing me to slide to the ground. I sat comfortably...gathering up all the energy within me that I could. A tiny gourd was suddenly shoved in my face. I looked up at him.
"Call it force of habit...but I always carry two...one elixir for a fire-user...and the other...for an ice-user. Drink it and come back to the lab." Verex explained as I took the elixir. "I wish you would tell me about this vengeance matter...I can only hope it doesn't have something to do with me...RaXi...I would never want you placed in danger...and if it were on account of myself...and something happened...I could never forgive myself for it."
"....." I was struck speechless. The need to tell him was there...but I couldn't bring myself to speak. It would 'hurt' him...he'd just said it. ".....Verex..."
"I'll be waiting." He cut me off and walked back into the lab.
I sighed deeply. Uncorking the bottle, I drank the elixir to the final drop...almost immediately feeling my energy replenish. I couldn't explain the feeling I had...an intense sadness...
Slowly I returned to the laboratory to continue the experiment.
~RaXi
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Sorry it took so long...a couple things I had to work out first. >:3
Have fun with your POV Ash! I left it completely up to you what goes on during the research! ^^
