I sat in the bath soaking. More importantly I had plenty of time to think here alone. I ducked down until my mouth was under the water...
My next move...what in the world should I do next? I only have one week. I can't stand it...I have so many questions yet no answers to them. How did Organization Zero get a hold of Anamx? Why were the other apprentices there...but actually...WERE they all there...I mean, I'd only seen Marlex and Xeros...but Tanex was there somewhere too. Maybe they were all gathered...they were just waiting for us to return to them...
Verex...what about him...? He had most likely been forced to join that Organization...yet his actions were so...odd. He serves them...yet helps me. The gourd in China...protecting me against Xerebus! What in the world is he trying to prove?! I wondered if he was even okay. I mean...the wound wasn't fatal...but it was still severe....
UGH!!! I HATE THIS!!!! I splashed the water...some of it froze. The cubes of ice now float on the rippling surface. "I know what I have to do now..." I mumbled getting out.
I would leave. Go and research a bit...so to speak. Vincent had taught me a lot about that...so now was time to put it in action. But before I could take action I would have to speak with Nyx. I dried off and put on a new set of clothes. On my way out, I thought I felt someone just behind the door...it was only for a moment...but I felt a presence lingering there...Quickly I pulled the door open. There was nothing...yet the scent on the air still remained. It was a light and familiar scent...but my mind must've been playing tricks on me. Perhaps I'd been too deep in thought...but even so...if he had been here, I'd have sensed him. Right?
Another thought suddenly entered my mind. My proposition to Xait. It was time to hear his decision. I formed a portal, and appeared in his doorway. I knocked...there was no answer. I opened the unlocked door slowly...he was nowhere to be found. I shrugged my shoulders. "Perhaps he's on a mission..." I heard the light footfalls of someone coming downstairs. I waited for them to appear. It was Nyx. She'd probably just come from Triskix's room no doubt.
"Have a nice bath?" She asked with a clearly plastered-on smile.
"The best." I smirked. "I found...realization." I said somewhat prophetically.
"Realization?" She queried.
"Nope...not telling until you come clean about that glum look on your face!" I laughed and pulled on her cheeks. It was out of my character...but I really hated seeing Nyx of all people feeling down. Not when I always looked forward to her smile to cheer ME up....
We sat down on the stairs. "I'm worried about Triskix, RaXi. I mean, REALLY worried about him...I don't know what in the world he promised that man...but it's tearing him apart. And the worst part about all of it is how powerless I feel. I mean...Triskix wants absolutely NO help...so what can I do?"
Right, I didn't only have Verex to worry about...but Triskix as well. I smirked. "That's Tris. He says he doesn't want your help...and yet he's practically begging for someone to save him. His whole standpoint is like this though." At this, I looked her straight in the eye...I wanted her to understand completely. "He would rather fade away himself than see someone else fade away for him. Do you understand? He wants to protect everything...at the cost of ONLY himself...and I'm sure that scares the life out of him. Because, he KNOWS full well, that we won't just stand idly by and let him." I stared at the ground...contemplating how I would word what needed to be said.
"I think you're right RaXi..." Nyx finally said. It seemed something had happened with Triskix...I wanted to ask what it was...but...it wasn't my place. I wouldn't pry unnecessarily. "Well then...I was on my way downstairs...so, I'll see ya later." She started to stand up but I stopped her.
"Wait just a moment...please..." I pleaded. "I fear if I put this off...I'll end up just leaving without saying anything...so I have to tell you now."
"Leave?! RaXi What do you...!" She scrambled filled with panic, her face molded into one filled with worry and concern.
I smiled. "Relax...I don't plan on leaving you guys again...please just hear me out." I explained...she sat back down. "We should never have left back then Nyx..." I began. "All we did was run away. Every single one of us fled this place...our home...because of the nightmares it contained. The pain we couldn't face...we cowardly ran away...instead of doing what we should have, and continued on. Our rightful positions were to take over the Organization...and to keep it alive. And yet we abandoned it all for what? For some man to come in and claim ownership?" I looked at her again. I don't know if she knew what I was getting at. I continued anyway. "No Nyx! That legacy belongs to US! We who worked and strived and were molded for the position! We, of the original apprentices, were never meant to 'serve'!"
"RaXi...are you thinking about..." She hushed her tone. "Rebelling?"
I smirked. "Not possible. I belong to no one...there is nothing for me to rebel against. No...what I plan is far deeper than that."
"I don't understand...but you seem like you've been thinking about something for a long time...what is it RaXi...Tell me..." She pleaded.
"I'm trying...but it's difficult to convey...I find myself heading off topic." I answered my head in my hands. "I'll sum things up as simply as I can. Nyx...I will be leaving for a couple days. It may be 2 days...or it may be 6. But I won't be here."
"Where are you going?" She wondered.
"I don't know...not yet...all I know is I have to try. Try to find a way out of this..." I found myself with my finger on my lip as I deliberated just WHERE I would go first...
"You're really confusing me...does this have to do with what you saw in the battle...or something that happened on your mission?"
That's right...Nyx didn't know anything about Vincent...or the fact that he had become the nobody called Verex...I wondered if I should tell her...or would that be another thing to worry about? It was too late for that...the Leader knew of his existence. The only thing I had to keep safe was MY memories.
"After Saix...uh..." I started lowly. "Well, I left the Castle...and I intended to NEVER come back to this place. I...met someone who took me in though. I hadn't expected to...it just happened. I traveled with him for a long time...I thought I'd always be with him. But I was wrong..."
"RaXi..." Nyx sympathized. I think she was just shocked how willing to divulge information I was...
"He became a nobody Nyx. I don't know why or how...but somehow he serves Xerebus in Organization Zero. But not by his own will...he's in the same position as Triskix."
"What?! How is that possible?"
"I don't know. But I have to free him. Not just him...but Triskix as well." I whispered to her. "To do that Nyx...I'll need your help."
"I'll go with you!" She volunteered jumping up. "I'll do whatever I can to help!"
"You don't understand. I don't need you to accompany me...I need you here...to cover for me." I clarified. "If the Leader found out what I intend to do...I know he would stop me...or at least try..." I smirked. "Going on this journey is a gamble...with my very existence. Luckily, I played enough games with Luxord to know whether I stood a chance or not. I believe the odds are in my favor this time, but even if they weren't...I would still do this."
She had a hurt look in her eyes...but I could tell she understood what role she truly had to play. She knew that she would have to be my shield...and I counted on her to be as strong and durable as possible. "I'll do it RaXi. Anything to help you...I just wish I could do more..."
"You do too much already Nyx...just involving yourself with this." I discounted. "I hate myself for putting you in this position. Even though you covered for me in the past...this is different. You could end up fading away...and it would be all my fault..."
"Stop blaming yourself!" She suddenly shouted. "Why do you do that? You always take the blame all on yourself...and then you punish yourself...even though it's not your fault!"
"Nyx..."
"No RaXi! I swear...I told you I'd help...so it's MY fault if something happens! Promise me you won't blame yourself for so much..." She lectured.
"I'm sorry...I can't promise that." I smiled. "Without me realizing it...I suppose I do do what you say...but that is who I am. I doubt I'll change anytime soon...but I will try alright?"
She smiled. "Good enough. I guess..."
"If something does happen to you Nyx...I'll kill him." I snarled lowly. "I won't hesitate either...I already don't trust him...and he knows this. But if he dares to harm any of you in my absence, I swear I will hunt him down and send him to the Abyss...in the most painful way imaginable..."
Nyx was shocked. "RaXi...saying something like that...what if he hears?"
"Let him hear!" I nearly yelled. "I care not. Killing him would be the simplest way to appease me...but I won't...for now." I stood up. "Please tell Lexian to take care...the look on his face earlier didn't suit him at all...there's something troubling him. Farewell Nyx...and be careful."
I walked away...her nodding with a smile for me...but within I could tell she was worried about me. It couldn't be helped...I had to do this. I walked up to Triskix's room and knocked on the door. I felt a portal inside...and then Triskix signaled me to enter.
"I'm sorry. Did I interrupt?" I asked lowly. I knew the Leader had just been here...
"Nevermind that. What is it RaXi?" Triskix asked, in a rather irritated tone. His face looked odd...but that wasn't important.
I came very close. "I will be leaving. I have a matter to attend to outside the castle...I'm not sure when I'll be back...but it WILL be within the week." I explained in a hushed tone. "I wanted you to know...just don't count on me being here to bail your pyro-butt out of anymore of your messes."
I could see a slight grin on his face...he had a sarcastic remark to impart...yet for some reason he held back. I believe his curiosity outweighed the sarcasm. "What matter? The Leader has given you a week to rest...you don't have any mission..."
"It's a private matter." I stated flatly. Both my tone and my facial expression screamed DROP IT! "As for the Leader...he has given me a week to do AS I WISH...and so I merely wished to clue you in. I leave immediately."
"You certainly don't waste any time...it must be important..."
I almost smiled...almost. "Farewell Triskix." I walked to the door. But stopped before exiting. I turned back towards him. "By the way...if you're still in this sorry shape when I return...not only will I freeze your pyro-butt...but I'll take over Castle Oblivion and make you all bow down under MY order!"
His mouth dropped. I think he was trying to process whether or not I was serious.
"Got ya! Seriously...why would I WANT to rule over this disorganized band of...nevermind..." I stopped. "The point is...get well or I'll beat you healthy."
He shook his head from side to side. Before he could say a single word I closed the door and went to my room. I had only two things to grab and I was off...hopefully to find some answers.
~RaXi
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Sorry sorry sorry!!!! REALLY REALLY LONG POST....I know. But I was setting things up for my next plot so...again...SORRY!!! Hope it wasn't too bad... -_-;
