I opened my eyes to find nothing but darkness. I didn’t realize the state Minx was in was so unstable. I hadn’t known what to do before I was like this. I could see the room...but I couldn’t move at all. My body was propped up and Minx was smiling in front of me.
“Say hello to your new friend RaXi...Aidex, Xyta.” Minx voiced and walked away. She sat back down on her bed heavily...she was getting very tired from all the power usage. I could tell, she would collapse at any given moment now.
I couldn’t do anything...it was utterly frustrating. All I could do was watch...I couldn’t even use my power. What happened?! I thought loudly.
Are you alright? a voice suddenly came through, in the darkness.
Who....who are you? I spoke cautiously.
I am Aidex.... the voice answered.
The doll? I pondered...I hadn’t seen them...but Minx had mentioned them at some point...at least I thought so.
Yes. I was originally an Organization Zero member....until Xerebus became angry with me and had Minx turn me into this....
The same with me. Another voice said cautiously. I am Xyta....Minx uses the most painful memories you possess so she can reflect them and cause your mind to shut down...it is all an illusion, but even knowing that neither Xyta nor I can find a way to escape this imprisonment....
So this is what she meant by doll.... I deliberated.
Yes....and the Leader Xerebus uses us as mediums to talk to Minx sometimes.....
We have to find a way out! I exclaimed defiantly. The very thought of Xerebus USING me, sickened me.
It is impossible.... Xyta answered.
No, it isn’t. I’m not so weak as to give up and remain here. I denied.
But we have tried...it is futile...Aidex insisted.
I thought about the painful image she had used on me. Suddenly it appeared before me...my darkness. She smiled at me evilly. And in that moment, we stood face to face, I no longer heard Xyta or Aidex.
“You are....so very weak RaXi.” She began, circling me. “You are so paralyzed with fear of ME that you have even been humbled by a child. What makes you reject the power I can offer you? Your enemies fall at your feet...NOTHING can withstand the power you harbor, and yet....you reject it?”
I stood there idly. Waiting in fear until suddenly I came to a realization. This darkness...she was part of me...and that would never change. Therefore...there was only one path open to me now...embrace what I truly was...or cower in fear for eternity.
“You’re right.” I stated. She halted and looked at me with a questionable glare. “I have been wrong for keeping you locked away, I admit that. Therefore, I have a proposition for you. A plan to end the strife between us. Will you hear me out?”
She grew strangely calm. All the rage she had for me...was slowly dissipating from her gaze. “Speak.”
I smiled. “I will release you from your cage...break the seal I have kept on you...but in exchange, you must agree to abide by MY rules. You mustn’t go about causing rampant destruction...you must only use your power when it’s necessary. Can you do that?”
She gave me a sideways look, as though trying to see if I was telling the truth. She turned away and put her finger to her mouth. I wondered if this was how I looked when deliberating on a situation. It was eerie to say the least. Finally she turned around.
“Because I desire freedom...not out of sympathy to you...I will accept your terms. We will become one. You must not regret your choice...my power is now yours...” She agreed and slowly disappeared.
Now that the matter was resolved...my deepest fear conquered, there was no longer anything Minx could hold me bound to. I saw the piece of glass within her grasp...slowly it cracked and shattered, she looked shocked.
I could move again. I stood up and approached Minx. She didn’t even rise...she tried yet was too exhausted. There was another piece of glass that looked similar to the one that had just shattered. I smiled and grabbed it.
“I’m sorry Minx. I must take away yet another thing...for no one should be held against their will.” I explained and threw the shard on the ground. She screamed as it shattered. Falling to her knees she rubbed the pieces up as Aidex and Xyta rose from their positions. “And now...you need to sleep. Your power will destroy you if you continue this way. Forgive me Minx...” Oddly, she didn’t stop me from knocking her out.
Xyta and Aidex stumbled a bit...as though they were unfamiliar to the act of walking. They looked at me and suddenly bowed down. “Honorable Lady RaXi...allow us to accompany you in payment for freeing us...” Aidex began. “Yes, you could’ve left us...yet you didn’t...so please...” Xyta finished.
“Very well.” I agree will a small smile. “Though I only did it because NO ONE should be forced against their will.” I looked back at Minx. As soon as she had fallen unconscious the barrier had lowered. That must’ve raised some sort of alarm...and now I wondered what to do.
~RaXi
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Minx’s fate is up to you Soji.
Go ahead and continue your parts Nyx/Xakiah! Good luck in your battles! ^^
