After Nyx showed Xatticus on his way, she quickly returned. I was already out the door, heading down the hall. Nyx caught up just as I'd reached the front, she knew I wouldn't wait. I told Triskix I couldn't follow Xraktos any longer...
I was about to reach for the handle when Triskix muttered, "And what about the children?" I froze...I hadn't thought of them...my entire scenario had only included ME...I would be the only one to bear the brunt of this...yet if I left her...Xyta WOULD be the one to pay as Lexian clearly pointed out.
Nyx voiced her opinions, and Xemmsur ended up showing up as well. This was getting harder and harder. And then, Nyx hugged Triskix, and ran through a portal. I had no idea where she was going...I stared straight at Triskix and Lexian. Lexian seemed to understand what I was thinking, for some reason there was a mischievous look revealed in his own. And then my eyes met Triskix's. A slight fear lay behind his eyes. He was filled with apprehension. I knew my eyes were filled with determination...I had to protect. This was my only course of action...and when I DID return...I would count on my allies within Oblivion to support me. But until then...leaving was my only path...I needed to verify unanswered questions, no matter what the cost.
Clenching my fist I started, "....I....have to go..." I paused. "This...it's not a rebellion against the Organization...I have nothing but LOYALTY for the Organization. No, this is a personal battle. The opponents are myself and that man...I ask none of you to fight with me...and I WILL NOT forfeit my place amongst the Elite."
"RaXi, you do realize the position you place me in?" Triskix stated solemnly.
I hated myself for doing this. I didn't care if it was to protect him...I was no better than Axel right now. But not only Axel had done this...they had all abandoned us...to protect us yes...but abandoned us nonetheless. Only now did I TRULY realize how difficult this was. I got very close to him...my hand reached up to his cheek...and then...I hesitated...I pulled away and stepped back into a portal.
"This is NOT goodbye. Triskix...know this. I am not like our mentors...I will return to you...I swear it." I spoke quietly...as though I were whispering only to him. "But know I must do this...there is no other course for me now...therefore I don't ask your forgiveness...only your understanding."
I closed the portal which led me to Setxune. Xyta was gone. "RaXi, about time! You said right after your meeting..."
"There's been a change of plans Xune." I interrupted. "I'm leaving. There is no time to explain...where is Xyta?"
"Nyx just came and got her and Aidex...why? What's going on RaXi?!"
"You mustn't ask me that." I disregarded quickly. "I've come to a impasse now...therefore all you must know is that I shall return. When I do...I may ask for your support."
"And you'll have it...I just wish you'd clue me in...perhaps I could be of assistance..."
I smirked. "You'll be of more aide here. Make sure the castle doesn't come down okay."
Setxune nodded and I left immediately. I sensed Nyx from the front gates. I found her there, standing with Xyta and Aidex in toe.
"Nyx..." I began.
"If you insist on leaving...then I'm going too!" Nyx suddenly shouted. "I'm tired of you doing everything on your own! If you tell me the Leader did something horrible to you and you can't follow him...then neither will I! I will be your ally RaXi...please...don't do everything on your own."
"I...I can't drag you into my fights Nyx..."
"Then don't." Nyx stated flatly. "Let me walk by your side instead."
My mouth dropped and then my attention turned to the children. "And them?"
"Oh, don't try and say we're a burden now." Xyta dismissed quickly. "We never pledged allegiance to anyone but you RaXi...seriously."
I almost laughed. "You're all just...insane..." I paused. "I spur a private rebellion...and you all rush to your deaths beside me..."
"Or our victory." Nyx said with a smile. Most likely trying to cheer me up...even though...Leaving Castle Oblivion again...was tearing me to pieces.
"No point in putting this off...let's go." I stated opening a portal to my destination.
"Just a minute." A voice called out. It was Lexian, he had appeared behind us and we turned to face him. Was he going to try and stop me still??
~RaXi
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Kira: And we're off Ash! o_o'
RaXi: .........are you SURE you wanna do this nyx?? -_-'
