RaXi hadn't changed too much. Except maybe she seemed a little more...distant. Yet what HAD changed was the fact that she was able to depend on others more...as much as she hated it. She'd always had trouble calling ANYONE a friend...even with how close she seemed to be with Vincent. I don't think I remember her saying he was a friend even once.
I'd met her back in Radiant Garden...we all were acquaintances of Cloud and the self-proclaimed guardians of that world, it was inevitable that we'd cross paths there eventually. I was still a rather young Nobody at the time. I remembered it being mentioned that she was from Organization XIII and couldn't be trusted, but she wasn't THAT much older than me...and she didn't LOOK dangerous. Besides...I'd spent a little time with the Organization just after transforming...and I never thought they were bad.
Maybe I was wrong...she HAD changed...a lot. She trusted me to protect this child now, along with this strange man she'd just met with in battle. I had thought we were on a mission to retrieve Rexikat, but leave it to RaXi, to always get something more complex than she originally thinks. Not only had he refused to give her up...but now he expected us to join him in his defense against Marlex and Tanex...from his OWN Organization. Claiming it to be in OUR BEST INTEREST...chh...yeah.
What was really in our best interest, was just to cut him down, seize Rexikat whether she wanted us to or not, and return to the castle. I really didn't get what all the fuss was about...but then again...I never bothered having too many emotions or getting too attached...in the end....such feelings would only hurt you. "All those emotions have EVER brought are pain and suffering..." I mumbled. No one heard me...they were too busy watching what was about to unfold and conversing on the matter. Finally RaXi spoke, it was directed at me, and in a very low tone.
"Setxune...you must fight. Protect Xyta...and Xyta...stay close to the others..." Was all she said. She didn't have to say anything more...in that moment...I KNEW what she was going to do. I nodded to her, the confidence in my expression to ease her mind.
So you ARE still a lone warrior RaXi...I found myself thinking. And almost immediately she was gone. I closed the distance between me and Xyta, sticking very close to her. If RaXi had asked me to protect her, I would do it with my life. I could care less about the others...they were perfectly capable of taking care of themselves...after all...it was just ONE man.
"....RaXi...." I heard Xyta mumble. I looked back at the girl. Judging by her age, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to suggest that she may have NEVER seen combat. Not only that...but she almost seemed...slightly afraid. Whether it was for RaXi, or her own safety, I couldn't tell.
"She can take care of herself." I spoke in a monotonous tone. Comforting others wasn't exactly one of my strong suits...but I felt compelled to try. "Just watch your own back...that's the only thing you can do for her."
Xyta looked serious a moment, but gathered her strength and summoned her staff. We both stood on the defensive, in case Marlex should decide to throw anything at us, or if another unexpected visitor should arrive. I watched Rexikat and Pashnirix fight...they seemed to be able to stand on their own...but it really didn't seem fair. Marlex didn't have just ONE...but TWO beasts to fight off. Not only that...but he seemed extremely angry, which I was sure didn't help things much. As they subdued him, through a tricky maneuver, another portal opened. A tall guy with HUGE spikes stepped through. He was from our Organization...and was quickly disappointed to find he wasn't needed at all. They were trying to decide just what to do with the prisoner when Tanex returned. I immediately noticed it...he was severely injured on his left side...
They departed just before RaXi reappeared...she too was injured. Not a usual development...these two had to be matched fairly well. Discussion erupted once more over possession of Rexikat...finally Pashnirix relinquished and agreed to let her return with us. I couldn't help but sigh...this whole thing had been drawn out for far too long. We left, returning to the familiar halls of Oblivion.
Xyta raised concern with RaXi about getting her arm looked at, but from the expression on RaXi's face, she wasn't listening. I almost wondered what she was thinking about. And so much more...like what had made her return here to Oblivion...
"My arm can wait. There is other business to attend to first." RaXi rebuked stubbornly. She then stood before me and extended a hand. I looked at it a moment...then took her hand gently and shook with her. "Thank you for your aid...I appreciate it. But I must ask one more favor from you. Please, show Xyta to the dining hall and the two of you get something to eat. I will join you there soon..."
I smiled a little. So then, she would probably answer my questions then. I nodded and started walking, stopping only to wait for the child to follow. She did, though a bit upset and I led her first to the kitchen, and then to the dining hall where we were able to enjoy our meal in peace.
-Setxune-
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Kira: My very first post as Setxune!!! I made this his POV of the last few events, summarized quite a lot...so sorry if it was boring. -_-'
Setxune: You better not screw me up...Darkittylove will have your head if you do... -_-
Kira: heh....no pressure eh? Xune is an awesome character, he is the most like a proper nobody...haha...emotionless and what not. It's really fun, I just hope I do him justice! He has quite a story to reveal...but of course...you'll all just have to wait and see what's in store!!!
