Triskix was taking longer than expected. Slowly I looked at all the others in the main hall. There were many here...many more than I'd expected. I had only actually "met" a small fraction of these nobodies. Counting them...I stopped. Where was the Marluxia-look alike? I thought scanning the area for him. Umm...Xait I believe it was. I moved away and portaled to his room. Lexian had been left with this tower...perhaps he'd missed one. No one answered when I knocked...so I went inside. An empty room...the curtains blowing in the breeze from an open window. What was this...this feeling.... Following my instinct, I jumped out the window and followed where I felt a nobodies presence. Not one...but two. I hurried to what appeared to be the scene of a fight.
A boy was standing arrogantly before Xait...in a white cloak and holding a dagger in his hand. A bloody dagger...the scent of blood hung heavily in the air around them. I immediately found it's source...Xait's hand was bleeding heavily as he held it tenderly.
"What is the meaning of this?!" I called out, forming my Great Sword.
The boy gave me an odd glare. A look of superiority...though he only appeared to be no more than ten. "Looks like fortune has smiled on you this time Tai!" He called out to Xait. "I'll be back for you though...remember that." Before I could do anything, he disappeared.
I looked at Xait...he looked thoroughly disgusted. Approaching I pulled out my handkerchief and hastily grabbed his hand. I didn't give him time to refuse my aid. "This isn't bad...just a small scratch." I joked trying to lighten the mood as I wrapped the handkerchief around his wound. "I'm not going to ask you what all that is about...but I find it disgraceful for you to have such a look on that face. A face that so resembles Marluxia's."
He looked at me sullenly.
"Look. Xait...do you even know the limits of your power? Have you been trained?" I asked. "I know you carry the power of ice...have you learned how to wield it though? Because...I see a look of desperation in you. Would you like me to train you? I've been a nobody for a very long time...and was trained by many. If you wish to learn...if you want to make not only your power...but your weapon as well excel to the next level....I will teach you."
Since it was a spur of the moment question...I didn't expect an answer from him right away. Besides, if I didn't get back right away...Triskix would hang me... -_-
"Forget it. There's a meeting being held right now. Think on your answer...and give it to me when you decide." I explained quickly. Forming a portal to the main hall, I returned and we took separate places...I knew he would think about my offer. And if he was wise...he'd take me up on it. I'd never had a student...never thought to impart the wisdom I'd learned to anyone else...but perhaps I'd make an exception...just this once.
Triskix arrived shortly after, and we heard the announcement. We were to go in groups to discover any information on the Rival Organization...as well as destroy any heartless and nobodies in our way.
I was paired together with Rexikat, Rayix, Vexe, and Sparx. We grouped together...of these I'd only met Rexikat. "Unless anyone has to go back to get something from their rooms...I propose we leave now." I suggested straight away. It would be best if we got started on this mission promptly. We'd be heading to the Beast's Castle.
Since they didn't need anything, we departed immediately and ended up in the courtyard. Surrounded by lesser nobodies almost simultaneously. Rexikat jumped into action immediately. I brought forth my sword defensively as well.
"Don't bother trying to control them! Just destroy!" She shouted.
After slaying a couple, I could tell why. They were so very weak, they'd be useless to us. It was odd...so many gathered around us at once...as though we'd been expected. I grew tired of these charades. We finished the group and I approached Rexikat.
"Well Tris wasn't joking when he said there 'an extremely large group of heartless and nobodies' here. Good thing he sent us in right Rex?" I asked. "I'm almost afraid to see the inside..." I mumbled.
She was completely silent...and scanning all around us. Suddenly I felt it too...the chill of being watched by someone. We were too out in the open here...we had to find cover. The only place of which...was the inside of the castle.
"Why do you two look so paranoid?" Vexe asked curiously.
We both looked at her...and as though we were on the same wavelength told her to be silent with our expressions.
"Rex...act as though you sense nothing." I mumbled lowly. "If they want to try and spring some kind of trap on us...very well. Let's just go on with our mission as though we're completely oblivious. We shall be the ones to catch them off-guard." I instructed. I hoped she caught the drift of my initial plan. Turning to the others..."Come. To the castle. Be prepared...I'm sure we're in for quite the welcome in there. And Beware...the Beast is NOT fond of visitors. Especially the black-cloaked kind...if you get my drift." I warned. "Well....not since Xaldin brought his 'winds of despair' here at least..."
We went forward. Not knowing exactly what we'd find within...yet we were prepared for the worst. At least...I know I was.
~RaXi
