It had been five days since Triskix had locked himself away in his room for rest. During this time, I think things had finally began to settle down. The arguments had died out, and everyone was finally able to settle in their rooms and relax in peace. I had ample time to regain all of my strength, as well as become familiar with the layout of the castle once again. As I walked through the halls, I felt someone appear behind me.
"You there...girl." The voice spoke. I knew all too well who it was. A man I was growing to despise more and more by the day. Our fair leader.... "Look at me when I address you."
I turned around trying to keep from getting angry. "Then perhaps, you would do well to "address me" by my given name." I gritted my teeth.
He was smirking...I just knew it....from behind that annoying hood. "Well then....RaXi....I suppose that is fair enough." He stated arrogantly.
I clenched my fist. He knew my name all along!!!! I knew he was just trying to get under my skin...but I wasn't going to fall for it. "What can I do for you?" To think...I'd actually woken up in a good mood this morning...my day was screwed.
"Gather all the members together in the main hall." He ordered without hesitation. "There is much to discuss...and assignments to be given out."
"But Triskix has yet to emerge from his chambers." I quarried. "Shouldn't we wait for him to...."
"Triskix will show up when all are gathered." He interjected. "Do you question my orders?"
"No. Not at all." I spoke quickly. I hated him...wanted no part of him as Leader...yet I had promised the slightest respect...only for Triskix's sake. Not to impose on his 'order'. "May I ask one thing?"
"If you must..." He stated in an almost annoyed tone.
"Why me? I am fairly new in returning here...why didn't you ask Lexian or Nyx even?"
"That's simple." He stated flatly. "Because I know how much YOU reject authority. So I thought I'd come and teach you your place here."
Did he actually just say that to MY FACE! I knew it! He was trying to bend me into subordination. I tried to keep my insides from boiling. Taking a deep breath, I calmed down. And I could feel it again...him staring at me and....SMIRKING!
"Your honesty astounds me..." I began...still cooling down. "Well then, if you'll excuse me SIR, I believe I have a task to complete now." I started to walk away...not wanting a confrontation or a battle of any sort.
"Well done RaXi." He called out after me. "Make sure you don't dawdle now!"
Feeling my blood boil I kept walking...then portaled to the other side of the castle. Out into the small forest. "RAAWR!!!!!" I screamed tearing down a huge tree with a single swing of my blade. "I swear I'll KILL him one day...." I heaved. "Now then...off to gather the others...."
I portaled to several rooms. Anywhere I felt a presence. I didn't give them time to ask questions. I merely told them to meet in the Main Hall by order of the Leader. I'd gone to Lexian and Nyx first. That way, I'd enlisted their aid. We had EVERYONE in the entire castle gathered together in no time. I decided to introduce myself while we waited for Triskix to arrive.
"Fellow Nobodies of the Newly returned Organization XIII..." I began. "Forgive my lateness in the introduction...but I am RaXi. I resided here back when the Original XIII dwelled within these walls and have only recently returned to this place...Triskix will arrive soon with the details as to why you've all been called together...so please be patient." I stepped off to the side and took my place beside Lexian and Nyx. We tended to stick together nowadays even more...or perhaps even more of my past was shrouded in the mist that had overwhelmed Marlex...perhaps only time would answer that.
As for now...we waited for Triskix to declare the orders of the Leader...to see just what was so important to DISCUSS.
~RaXi
