I woke up abruptly. I knew I'd been locked in my past again. But the thoughts faded away like a haze the moment I opened my eyes. I wandered out into the hall, down to the main room. The air felt tense...I didn't like it...as though it would suffocate me. I thought about finding out what was going on...even began to make my way up to Triskix's room. But I stopped when I saw Rexikat standing outside a door.
"Rexikat?" I began. "What's going on?"
She turned to me and gave me a slight smile. "Well hello there RaXi. I don't believe we've ever been formally introduced."
I laughed. "That's right. Come will you, walk with me for a bit."
She agreed and we walked back down the steps. Outside the castle. The moon shone down brightly...it felt so good.
"You were wounded right? Feeling better now?" She asked.
"Yes. I'm good as new." I laughed. "All I needed was some sleep. How about you?"
"Same. A little sleep and I'm just fine."
"It would seem things are pretty tense in there. Do I even want to ask?" I tempted..
"Long story short...Oogie Boogie is back. AGAIN." She responded. "He fouled up my sense of smell....disgusting sack of bugs."
"Hmm...it would seem that girl has quite the attachment to him." I commented. "If he causes any trouble...I'll make sure he never comes back again. But...I don't know how Triskix wants to handle this...so for the sake of his 'order' I'll do nothing."
"Yeah. I'll go with that too then." Rexikat consented.
I sighed as I looked at the vast expanse of the castle. "This Castle...it's changed so much. Things have gotten so chaotic..."
"That's right. You were here long ago...weren't you?" Rexikat asked. "I had the option...but never took them up on it."
I smirked. "I see. So you didn't wish to join the Organization, though it was offered to you?" I asked. "No matter. Each must make their own decision. I was brought here...so long ago....it's hard to count the years now. The memories of my 'life' have all but faded. All I carry now are the memories of me as what I am now...those of the life I had that DO remain...are naught but bitter ones."
"Yeah...either bitter...or bittersweet." Rexikat agreed.
I saw something appear atop the East Tower. Curious as to who it was, I decided I'd go and check it out.
"Well Rexikat, I'm going to wander a bit. Thank you for joining me on this stroll. It was nice speaking with you." I said farewell, and using a portal, appeared atop the East Tower. The nobody I found there was someone I knew. Ximh...though we hadn't Formally Met. I had ordered his aid in forming the portal before. And from what I'd heard...it had been him to pull out and cause it's collapse.
"In search of solitude...or fresh air perhaps?" I asked approaching.
"A little of both." He answered coolly.
I grinned slightly. "My name is RaXi. Sorry I didn't have time to introduce myself before... I'm also sorry for the abrupt orders."
He shrugged his shoulders. "I get it...there's not really any reason for you to be sorry. You just took command...it's what you should've done in that situation."
"At least you understand that." He was alright...a little quiet and calm...kind of refreshing.
~RaXi
