"Credit?" I questioned Lexian as he approached. I could tell he'd been punched...right in the face. "Lies do not become you Lexian...honestly, did Triskix send you to stop us?"
Lexian looked straight at me with his piercing blood red eyes. There wasn't the slightest hint of hesitation or regret in them for what he was about to do.
I smiled. "I see. So you HAVE been planning this for awhile. Tell me Lexian, when did you sense my rebellion?"
At this he smirked. "How could I not RaXi? You think you've changed...but you've stayed exactly the same. Well, in most respects." He commented. "It was only a question of 'when' for you. I've never respected this guy either...I just get the feeling...he's not in it for the Organization...he's in it for himself. That's all."
"What do you think he wants?" Nyx questioned. We all pondered this a moment.
"I can care less." I finally disregarded. "My concern is my own grudge. I really don't want to hear his 'reasons'. No matter what they may be...they will never avail him with me. He shall feel my wrath and relinquish Oblivion to the rightful owners. Those who were crafted and molded to ascend as the next Organization XIII. The Apprentices."
Lexian gave me a slight nod. "Seems like...Tris's ORDER would fit right in with that plan...don't you think?"
I smirked. "Of course. Triskix will LEAD naturally. Even Tanex wouldn't object to that."
"Yeah, he'd probably cheer Triskix on!" Nyx laughed slightly. She seemed to wince a bit...I wondered how bad her eye was getting...
I reopened the portal I'd formed. "Let's go then...and you two...stay very close to us...understand?"
The two children nodded and we all stepped through. Right before Citadel Abyss. I rose my energy just a bit...it didn't take long. Marlex appeared before us within moments. He looked slightly taken back.
"RaXi...Nyx...AND Lexian? What are you going to try now...blowing up the Citadel is not..."
"Tanex." I stated flatly. "Take us to him...we have...business to discuss."
Marlex examined my expression closely...then pulling back in shock realized what I meant. "No way...Nyx? You're all...you've decided to...but what about Triskix?!"
"Marlex please...just take us to Tanex. We can't very well discuss this out in the open...you don't know who may be listening." Nyx pleaded. This seemed to do the trick, looking around for a second, Marlex then opened a portal and ushered us in.
We stepped through into a black room. It was well lit, but everything inside was black. And when we examined the hall, it was like the inverse of "Where Nothingness Gathers" only instead of white...it was the deepest shade of black. We were all so taken in by the room, we didn't notice Tanex approach. Correction...Lexian did.
"Well, welcome all, you don't know how long I've been...UGH!" Tanex started and was shoved against the base of the nearby chair by the scruff of his uniform.
"Tanex..." Lexian growled. "You were the one who injured RaXi weren't you? Well?!"
"I see Lexy certainly hasn't changed...has he now? A bit feistier, honestly I don't mind but come on..." Tanex laughed directing his question to Nyx. "So RaXi, did you fail to mention the wound inflicted upon me? Or am I just the bad guy here?"
"Lexian. Back down. He speaks true, we fought on equal ground. This is not the reason we come here." I ordered. Lexian released Tanex...and Tanex fixed his cloak.
He laughed. "So then RaXi, would I be far-fetched saying you've finally made your move?"
I glared at him a moment...I hated him thinking I was predictable. "This IS my move Tanex..."
"Oh!?" He wore a shocked expression. "What's this? No grand gesture...very unlike you RaXi. But that's right! That man holds Triskix in the palm of his hand doesn't he? There's no room for dramatics. Not when you plot every little move..."
"Are you through?" I cut him off. "Or shall I leave?"
He smiled. "You would do that? After everyone's gathered here...just to welcome you all?"
"What?"
We all looked up to the seats. I know all our eyes went wide...even Lexian was in shock. Erixa, Sarixen, Xirian, Liliax, Xarin, Nevx...and of course Xeros. They all sat in the seats of their corresponding teachers...I saw Xeros crouch down a bit when I looked at him.
"Hey kid...long time no see..." Sarixen commented with a slight smile.
My voice failed me...they had all gathered...were they part of Zero?!
"I know what you're thinking...but they have nothing to do with Zero." Tanex smiled. "They have all united...not under a ruler...but under the banner of Organization XIII. As it SHOULD BE. You three must feel it...we are all bound together...not to be tyrannized...but on common ground in an effort to reach-"
"I didn't come for a speech Tanex. We've all heard this before, and if fate TRULY dictates this...then we will gather once more." I glared. "So then...can I count on your aid to retrieve Triskix? If I'm not mistaken...he belongs here as well."
"Little flame boy. Heir to the Flurry of Dancing Flame..." Xarin commented from above. "What's Pyro gotten involved in now? Don't tell me he's gone and sold his soul?!" He then preceded to let out a high pitched cackle. o_o' I would NEVER forget that cackle...courtesy of Larxene. I could see Lexian wince a bit. Bitter memories perhaps.
"Xarin...enough." Tanex stated seriously. He turned back to us. "Well, you see RaXi...that all depends. You three haven't officially agreed to stay with us...will you be staying?"
I looked at Lexian and Nyx. Then back at Tanex. Then I spoke. "We're here aren't we?" Tanex smiled. "But first Tanex...I want you to tell me what the hell you're planning. What is the purpose of your ruse at Zero? Or are you truly loyal to them?"
"RaXi..." Marlex started. Tanex signaled his silence.
Tanex gave me that malicious grin again. "Take a seat RaXi, I've built two seats for you and Nyx in Saix's old position...this is going to take awhile..." Nyx looked at me with uncertainty for a moment. "Lexy, you too." Tanex smirked. Lexian clenched his fists, but walked forward before us and portaled up to his seat.
Taking the children with us...we waited for the grand explanation.
~RaXi
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Kira: Wow...I coulda made this longer...it's just too fun I tell ya! But I figured I'd stop here for the time being. haha. I visualize this room so well...you wouldn't even believe it.
RaXi: ................o_____o
Kira: See...she's speechless.
