"Well!" I grumbled slouching in my chair. It had been a full five minutes at least....five minutes of SILENCE.
"Patience RaXi, all in due time." Tanex laughed off. "I'm still in shock here...after all...you came of your own will. I'd like to know, what spurred your rebellion?"
"I did not rebel against my organization!" I refuted quickly. "I rebelled against a single being...that is all."
"Oh do tell." He commented and placed his elbow on the arm of his chair. With his face perched on his hand, he seemed to be listening intently.
My eyes strafed to the side. "That sarcasm of yours Tanex...can be tiring..."
"Actually...I'm curious RaXi." Sarixen stated raising his voice. "You seem to be...so agitated...I don't like it."
"Yeah, you're telling me...RaXi always seemed to be slightly cheerful...but now...she's taking after her element..." Erixa added.
"Come on Erixa...we all changed after our masters died. I'm sure you're NO exception..." Lexian spoke up.
"I...uh...yeah...you're right Lexian..." Erixa stuttered and quickly averted his gaze. We all stared at her a moment...Sarixen laughed.
"Look...I don't trust the man in charge of Oblivion right now. Plain and simple...I really don't care to go into the details right now...alright?" I finally stated, hoping to dismiss the subject outright.
"And with good reason..." Tanex stated. "That man...is out for himself, same as Xerebus. They've one very specific goal...oh yes...and that goal...is one and the same."
"So what you've been doing...is watching Xerebus?" I asked.
"Yes, and no." Tanex answered quickly. "My main goal, has always been to reunite the apprentices. I merely used Zero as a source for leads...but as time progressed...I became curious as to Xerebus's intentions. Without realizing it...I dove deeper...until I managed to ascertain...certain pieces of information." He had that devilish grin again. The one that said...'Yes...I know...but I'm not going to tell you yet.'
"Really?!" Nyx exclaimed. "What does Xerebus want?! And how does he know the Leader of Oblivion?!"
Tanex didn't count on Nyx being the curious one. His eyes went wide a moment, he could almost never resist her. "Nyx dear...I'm not quite ready to say just yet. I will tell you though...Xerebus has known the Leader of Oblivion for quite a LONG while. Let's just say...since they were Somebodies."
He knew...I knew about the fact that they were acquainted...I knew Xraktos's name...but I was sure of it...Tanex knew ALOT more...just how MUCH more though? He seemed pretty confident...
"I have been a loyal servant to that Organization...or so was the role I played. And now I wonder if Xerebus suspects me for it." Tanex laughed.
"What makes you think that? Have you declared your rebellion?" Lexian commented.
"Oh no...I just have to wonder why he's sent his pet out after me...the only answer...he's finally figured out my little facade." Tanex nearly giggled. "Or...he just suspects me."
"His pet?" I mumbled. "...Verex..."
"Hahaha...." Nervous laughter emerged from the ground level. "Yeah...I wasn't really good at this whole shadowing thing...especially when my heart's not in it to begin with, you know?" Verex stepped out, rubbing the back of his head with a grin on his face. "Yeah yeah...but I don't have a heart right?"
"Verex!" Marlex snarled and appeared instantly before him. He'd summoned his gwan dao and was already swinging at him, but it didn't hit its target...a shield of ice appeared before me...I stood before Verex defensively.
"RaXi...still you protect him!" Marlex shouted angrily.
"Enough Marlex. I doubt Verex is a threat...or didn't you know? He hates Xerebus more than any present in this room. Isn't that right Verex?" Tanex intervened, even appearing on the floor and placing his hand on Marlex's shoulder.
"RaXi." Verex stated low. It was then I realized I was still protecting him. I stepped to the side. "Yes, this is true Tanex. I've never hidden that fact. So then...you know that Xerebus has ordered you to be shadowed...but I didn't come here on his orders. In fact, I have no intention of telling him ANYTHING that would be of use to him."
Tanex broke into full on laughter. "Tell him whatever you want Verex! I can really care less if he finds out...there is nothing he can do now." The last part was concluded with the familiar serious tone.
Verex stood there...a small smile began to dance on his lips. "I am not an apprentice from the past. I had no connection to this Organization XIII...however...I must ask. Are you in need of another ally? I feel that...I may be an asset to you..."
Tanex smiled. "Allies are never to be turned away. Show your loyalty to Organization XIII...and it shall be rewarded. I will neither accept or deny your request...for that is simply how it is."
Verex smirked. "Alright then...I'll start by leaving right now. I don't want any chance of Xerebus witnessing this place...carry on Tanex."
"Verex..." I accidentally said aloud.
He turned to me. "RaXi...I have to go now...but..." He seemed to gaze up at all our spectators. "Take care..."
"...uh....you too..." I managed. He backed into a portal...and within moments was gone.
Everyone was staring at me...making me very uncomfortable. I wasn't willing to let them know of my past yet...not yet.
"RaXi, you should sit back down." Nyx suddenly spoke. Had she sensed it...the need to change the subject? "I have a feeling there is still much to be discussed."
"You're right Nyx." I stated quickly portaling up to my seat. And then, things were silent once more.
~RaXi
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Okay, I left it open so that you may continue as you wish Ash! ^^ Have fun with it!! X3
Oh yeah WOOT! Two posts today...I am so on a roll here! LOL, but that's fine with me as long as you all enjoy it! X3
