.::.Build Your Cages.::.

After the first few tackles, Vexen began growing annoyed again, but the journal presented far too much fun.Finding a solution quicker than Demyx could complain, Vexen summoned his shield, Freezing Pride, to him and let it hover around him, fending off Demyx whilst he began leaving the room."..She's like a siren that lures me into danger.....ahahahahahahaha!" Vexen laughed loudly, holding his stomach with his free hand as he continued reading.His eyes widened as he came across another line.

"You kissed Larxene in her sleep, did you?..I can't wait to see her reaction when she finds out.."Vexen laughed heartily, wiping a tear from his eye as he continued to his room.

 

"Give that back now!" Demyx had to get that journal back before she found out what he felt towards her or he would never be able to live it down. "You're so dead Vexen," he ran after him with a burst of speed, his hood flying up revealing his black eye. He didn't care that his face was now revealed as he lept once into the air and kicked the center of the shield. "Vexen you'll pay if you don't give it back." With fury and realizing his plan wasn't working he sent his dancers to retrieve it for him as he tripped Vexen with his long legs and tackled the other's legs like a football player. Bringing his water forth, he kept on the onslaughts knowing he would of been more destructive if only he had his sitar. He would stand a better chance. "You can't do this to me. I'll never forgive you if she finds out!" he did all he could to prevent Vexen going to his room. "You'll regret it I swear you will," he jumped up pulling on Vexen's blonde hair wincing in pain from coming in direct contact with the shield. "You're a demon and an old decriped pervert," he shouted nonsence feeling hopeless in the situation. "Vexen, I will get you for this. Mark my words you'll pay," he swung his fists at him bound and determined to get his journal back.

 

"I would have preferred if it was to be discussed with me first, but yes, any wrong move and, Xaldin, you are allowed to vanquish Demyx. I would think by his mistakes, and what he has done, he will know what not to do. It would be his call," Xemnas announced plainly, sighing inwardly at what was to be another set of a argument building if not halted early. It was mostly a discussion, and Xaldin had delivered the final verdict for him to choose before it got any further. And his patience had been thinning. If a banter would have started again...he would have made certain there was never to be one again no matter in what standards he stressed the rule. As that was out of the way, however, he once again inquired to everyone present, "Nothing else to bring?"

 

Axel was shocked of that Xemnas would go forth with Xaldin's request, but this meant that the red head had to watch Demyx carefully and warn him not to screw up again. It also had him pissed, that he knew he could handle the noturne better and persaude him. Demyx would only fight if he was threaten as his other side was to get in the way. Even though this was the melodious noturne's fault the red head knew that this was unfair and if this was the case then he would have set an better example. They don't think I can do it, but if Demyx betrays us........ why can't I handle this......I can show him so much fear that he would wish he would of never left us. I am the executioner in this organization, but either just for that stunt over something that probably had been dealt with by such a grudge as he had witnessed the confrontation, but did not see what had happened before. Still he thought that Xaldin was doing this to piss him off since he was the one who remained quiet until Vexen had left. "Ok, I have one more thing to say, Superior I strongly disagree, but it is your choice, since you have no faith in me to handle traitors. However, I wish to know the outcome of the battles that were issued to Xaldin and Lexeaus and anyone else who was on watch when we did have intruders in our territory. It is important to know this so we know the enemys strengths and weaknessess. After this you can end the meeting." He answered hoping that they wouldn't deny it since the flurry did feel their presences outside at that time.

 

Xioimara had taken her place in the meeting and stayed quiet. Her eyes distant as usual yet they had life in them. She didn't say a word. Something felt odd about the plan but she remained quiet. Xioimara wasn't sure what it was but something felt slightly wrong. For the most part she had completely zoned out once an argument had issued, she didn't plan to be zoning back in any time soon unless everyone started to leave. She had a bored expression on her face, she was tired. Not too sure if it was from the day's stress or because she was bored. Xemnas had signs of going insane-she didn't blame him either. That guy needed a hug or a therapist, she sensed he would slaughter them all next time one of the children started a quarrel. Poor guy. Xemnas never acted like that, in fact, he was probably thing that kept her sane in this World. He was also just so...Boring. But something about him kept her strong. Obviously-Or else she would have sung like a canary while she was taken captive. Xioimara opened her mouth to say something and sat up but didn't say anything, a few moments later she shut her mouth and leaned forward waiting for the call that the meeting was over.

She would've spoke up about Demyx but stayed quiet. She wasn't in the mood for arguments.

Xigbar also remained quiet as everyone talked back and forth. An questioning expression coming over his face once Xemnas had lost it and started to laugh. His predictions would be right, Xemnas would grow old and be insane, just like Vexen. Minus that crazy hag cackle Vexen had. Maybe, anyways... Demyx wouldn't last another day in this place. He was gonna get owned by Xaldin or anyone who would decide to take it upon themselves to annihilate Demyx, if it wasn't done by Xaldin his second guess would be Larxene. He didn't really care for the arguments that occurred every five minutes anymore. He was next on the list for the insane asylum once Xemnas was taken away by the lovely men in their clean white coats.

If they really did have emotions, this place would be a wreck, it was already dramatic enough and how Xigbar pleaded to anyone who would answer a pathetic excuse for a prayer, that the drama would stop. Their territory could seriously be a soap opera. No kidding. He shook his head coming back to the real world. 'What are they talking about?' He thought and looked at Xioimara, he swore she was gonna say something. She barely spoke her mind in these meetings. Which was a sad sight, aside from the fact that they almost completely relied on her for their future. Xigbar looked around at all the members and sighed with irritation once Axel spoke out. That kid talked too much.

 

"Faith is hard to find considering your ties," Xemnas countered with a glint to his eyes, face blank, staring down at Axel searchingly, and with a hard countenance. It seems he was the one asking the most question out of the rest, and what was keeping here, but he saw no reason on why they should discuss the strengths and weakness. The only one that was new was that girl, but he was certain Xaldin did not last long on facing her. The last battle they all had, he had learned of KuaXa, Toxyn, the fire girl, which he had now come to know as Xengla, and more recently, Xeltic, one that was Larxene will answer in detail, as she was the one that faced him. Otherwise, he did not care that Axel disagreed on his words. Xaldin will eradicate Demyx if he steps out of line without a second thought, and that will be done. "As for the strengths and weaknesses, I'll leave that for Xaldin to share, though I doubt he had much on the girl for the meanwhile. Or if she would even appear or play a part into the situation that we face. Xeltic, I would think, is more self-explainable."

OOC: I'll lay off Roxas until later...

 

Xioimara had one of the most bored expressions across her face. She made sure to keep it so they couldn't see her expression though. Truth was, she couldn't really pay attention anymore. Even if she tried. She felt her mind start to spiral and leaned forward, face hidden under her hands...
"Every, single, one of you worthless mongrels will die like the useless dirt you are!" She heard someone say from behind her, "Don't be so scared! You'll die too!" The man said from behind Xioimara as she turned herself around, her ears went back a nervous look came across her face. Xioimara jumped suddenly, eyes wide. She rubbed her eyes with her palms with an aggravated sigh as Xemnas was speaking. She pulled her hands away from her face and broke the silence after a moment:
"Uhhhhhhhh...." She dragged on for a few moment, almost in fear to admitting she had fallen asleep in the meeting. "Uhhhhhh..." She dragged on and stopped once it just started to become awkward.
"Spill it, kid." Xigbar interrupted Xioimara, looking at her for the few moment she didn't shut up.

"Yeah, it's...uhm..."

Xigbar looked at Xioimara as she zoned back out and snapped his fingers.
"Just give me...Fifteen minutes to think...Or whatever..." She mumbled, her eyes half-closed and she jumped hearing her stomach start to growl. "Ignore me." She urged in a dull tone, trying to keep her stomach quiet. She was trying to decide whether the dream that she just had was something to worry of or not. For now though she would keep quiet.

"Amazing." Xigbar said to Xioimara with a sarcastic tone and turned his attention back to Xemnas and the others, Xioimara had something on her mind but he had enough confidence in Xioimara that she would say something if it was really that important.

 

Axel was not at all happy with the decison, but there was nothing he could in the meantime. Xenmas knew that he had ties with Demyx, but didn't all have ties wiht of another since they were all from the same side? This was an skeptical thing for him to hear from the lips of the superior, but regretally he nodded, his head not wanting to be known as another member that they should be suspicous on him. The flurry knew he would have to protect Demyx if Xaldin tried to end his existance, but then that would leave a bad taste in his mouth since Roxas was best friend's with Axel it was likely that the key blade wielder would go after the whirl wind lancer to avenge his friend.Then the organization would lose Roxas. So would annihialating Demyx really be worth the risk of losing more? None of them didn't think they needed to worry about that. Still the flame dancer was going to trot carefully though he was going to be amused with hearing of Xaldin's response over his fight between a girl and Xeltic.

He was drawn out of his thoughts eying both Xioimara and Xigbar that they had been drawing attention to themselves especially Xioimara. She seemed upset about something, but he dared not say anything of once again of resorting eyes on him would go upon him. He was speaking up to much and that could be a costly mistake even though he wanted to know things that were happening around them.

 

Demyx pounded his fists on the senior member tearing at his hair and attacking the shield with his own water hoping to make it fall. "This isn't working," he grumbled as he decided to change tactics. "Vexen, you're really getting on my nerves so if I have to I'll will do what I have to do to get back my journal." Using his water he drenched himself making him slippery as possible as he lunged at him and slid underneath the shield nearly slicing his head from the sharp end of it. Spraying him in the face to blind him temporarly, he snatched his possession back and disappeared out of sight into another room which happened to be Axel's. With the journal in his hand, he hid in the closet covered in the darkness holding the journal against his chest as tight as he could. "I thought I lost you." He hugged it tigher. "The important thing is that I have you back," he kissed the cover. "Now whose room am I in?" he peeked out from underneath only to see some red and black decorations in the distance. "Oh great I had to appear in Axel's room. Well it's a good thing he is not in here," summoning his dancer he spoke quickly. "Just give that crazy old kook the bottles, but save me a little of each of them with the plastic containers I have in my cabinet. Good thing I keep extras, but anyway the potions are in my laundry hamper and I do not want him to destroy my room," he ordered the dancer who disappeared and appeared in Demyx's bedroom, removed the bottles out of the hamper. Secretly the dancer emptied a little bit of contents of the different colored potions into the emtpy tiny containers and placed them in the medicine cabinet before appearing back to Vexen dropping the bottles on him before disappearing else where. "Good job," he thanked the dancer that had returned to him. "Keep on the look out for the old man ok?" With a gesture of his hand, he waited silently in the closet keeping as quiet as possilble.

 

It was a long long time before Xengla managed to convince the sultan that no harm would necessarily befall his kingdom. And that she wasn't technically taking control of the city. But finally she had managed to convince him and had finally taken a shower, and changed into some new clothes. Unfortunately for her, the clothes didn't really suit her style since they were brightly colored in a hideous pink. But they were light, and very comfortable, and did offer ample warmth for the night. The servants would wash her other clothes and maybe in a few days she would be able to wear them again. She sighed peacefully as she laid on her bed in the palace. It felt strange without her hood hiding her face. She was so used to it. With the stillness of the night, and the feeling of cleanliness after her shower, it wasn't long before Xengla fell into a deep sleep.

 

Vixtra grinned, now that his preperations had finally been finished. There were mirrors positioned in each area. North, south, east, west, one in each castle. One in the world of Atlantica in the castle, the same with Agrahbah, as well as in Boogie's castle in the Halloween world. There was only one more left, as he opened a portal. "Time to get a new recruit" he muttered to himself, as he entered a portal, leading straight to the castle of the Beast...

ooc: I'm quite certain that Xaldin will pick up on things at some point since that area is meant to be his main focused. I'll brb though. gtg make a new bio...

 

OOC: I'll post as vexen later -_-

"The girl was a counterpart to Vexen, not much to say..as for Xeltic, the only real weakness is the lack to defend against attacks, his main defense is speed and telekinesis.Outside of that, it doesn't look like he can take too many blows..does this make enough sense to you?" Xaldin responded sourly, not finding that Axel was in any position to know this.He was just as useless as Demyx when it came down to it.

 

Axel was quite taken back by Xaldin's attitude, but guessed he was taking his anger out of him for certain reasons. Why would the whirl wind lancer take it out on him because he disagreed with him about handling Demyx if he were a traitor or was it that he was sticking up for him. No, it must be because of the late hour and everyone probably wanted to go to bed. Axel could get the hint. Though it was Xemnas who had called the meeting so that is the person he should be mad at not him. "Yes, that is all I needed to know,whether you admit it or not, I have a right to know," He muttered a little uptight over the whole thing with the way Xaldin was acting. Perhaps the senior member was in a delicate situation, but he decided to not push the envelope. His attention then switched to Xenmas as he was ready to be dimissed and sure everyone else wanted this as well. "Okay superior you can call off the meeting now."

 

"Very well then. I suppose that will end the meeting for now. Any more questions or suggestions will have to wait for the next. I have other work to do. You are all dismissed," Xemnas called out to them with a strict tone, simply watching them all for a moment. It was silent for awhile, but for them to get the picture and fact that this was over, he gave a nod to Xaldin for his answer, letting him deal with Axel if the man wanted to inquire about anything more, and then a sphere of darkness covered him as black thorns and wisps came along it, disappearing into the void as he portalled himself out of the white room. It was done to simply make permanent that it was finished, and as he plundered through the corridors, he materialized where he wanted to be after the members were notified of the recent events: Marluxia's private quarters. He did not bother to knock, or give a notice, considering that, not only was he not pleased with the man, it was his castle. Glancing over at him as he stood, he glowered, eyes sharp as he stepped towards the Graceful Assassin ominously. It was one thing that he was planning a betrayal, something which everyone knew, and that he will eventually fail at, yet, when he showed blatant disrespect in front of people present to him, that was when he would not stand his disobedience. And will surely pay. Right now was the time where they were going to speak, and face each other, as he stopped in front of him. "I suppose you have nothing to say about your choice to step out of the meeting without my word? I do not want to see this again, Number Eleven. And this time, this is real and serious warning. You wait until I say when you can or cannot take your leave, and that will be the end of it. Any more, and punishment will be given. I do not want to take measures I should not have to."

His voice was emotionless, void, and icy, and his vision turned to the sleeping Larxene, resting very peacefully. "I suppose I make myself clear?"



Roxas kind of woke up, or rather, jump start himself when he heard Xaldin's growl, having been daydreaming and spacing out for the meeting, and making sure it wasn't noticeable by having his hood up. It was hard not to get drowsy, or bored, when some kept talking about matters like these, but he thought he got what was said. Something about portals...that they were to use his portals when coming in or out the main castle, and then freely use the Corridors of Darkness anywhere else, including the false castle. At least he thought that's what it was. He was confused on it for a bit, before he started to think about something else as it was not his type of subject to mull about, and drown out anything that was said. In fact, he was kind of startled to find that Demyx and Marluxia weren't present. And neither was Larxene, but she was missing throughout it because she was unable to, according to the pink haired man. The other two, however, were present, and now...not there. He was pondering more about the water wielder as he had been acting oddly, and as one would know, he was curious as to what he was hiding, or what happened to make him sound so bitter. It seemed he missed a few things, because as he blinked his cerulean eyes to get rid of the sleep in them, Xemnas had called the meeting off after Axel had spoken, and then left without any other word. He scratched his head, despite the fact that it was cloaked. Hopefully, he had listened to all the important pieces that was the purpose for this meeting, lest he be in trouble if he did something wrong that he should have know around these minutes. He let out a sigh. He was kind of annoyed that he didn't hear anything that went off after he had half-dozed off. He looked at Xioimara, and then at Axel, wondering if he should ask. In the end, it didn't take that long to decide about what went on, so quite clear, and his voice thick, he inquired, "Uh...did I miss anything important other than the whole portal and fake castle blabb-erm, speech?" He coughed discreetly, eyes shifting.

 

Marluxia did not even bother to turn around until he had finished speaking, when he was quite sure Xemnas was finished he slowly turned around, a blank expression covering his countenance. "Ah yes...I suppose I did step out of turn...my apologies superior..." he said his voice emotionless when perhaps even fake remorse for his actions should have been apparent. "Sense when have you cared about the members Xemnas..." he started boldly not believing he was speaking out of turn.

He walked over to the bed where Larxene lay, giving her a observation before turning back to Xemnas, "disrespect...immature...pathetic...that is what has happened to this Organization...and you continue to child everyone..." His eyes narrowed somewhat, "I guess I should be thankful at least you speak as you know what you are and what your purpose is..." He walked back over to the window glancing out it with disgust.

"Tell me then...what measures do you wish not to make or take superior..." he said his tone obviously had changed along with his charade of respect to him. "Or am I made to believe you are not as suspicious or as all knowing as the rest of my shady behavior around this castle...surely you have noticed..." This next line he found himself proud of, "or is it the fact that despite my mutinous appearance...you actually realize I am one of the most knowledgable and strong members you still have available to fight..."

 

Axel sighed in a relief when Xenmas had left and hoped that the other members would meet their departure as well. He half smiled at a very tired Roxas who barely could keep his eyes open. As he glanced at him a few seconds studying him and knew that the little one who dozed off as he wasn't one to really retain all the unnecessry or sometimes necessary to a certain level. Stiffling back a yawn the flurry of dancing flames teleported to him as he placed his hand over Roxas shoulder as if to comfort him with the words he was about to say. "Well besides the jabbering from Vexen and his machine, Xaldin is requested to exterminate Demyx if he ever turned traitor. The melodious noturne is really on thin ice and Xemnas feels that guy is the right man for the job. I tried to persuade them, but you how the boss values his senior members over the younger ones. There is nothing I can do, but ending Demyx's existance is not going to change anything just make things worse. It is not Demyx's fault, he was the one who was hurt severly and not treated accordly so he developed this other crazy alter ego of his. None of them wanted to hear about it. Roxas...we got to save him. I feel like I am losing my respect for this organization each day.....now some of them are beginning to treat me the same way. " His expression which was melchanoly now turned to a serious manner as he said all these words softly.

If this was the case then Axel would have to find some other alternative to reach certain boundaries even if it included the pink haired wonder. Like him he was starting to be kept in the dark. The red head was slowly losing trust for the organization with all the secretcy and the hidden agendas that he had sought forward to find things out in his own way. Nothing was appreacited anymore, but looked down upon as a disappointment. It was forced, but he would have to do what he can to level out the answers.

 

"You are surely placing yourself very high in the scale for your last sentence, Number Eleven. Do not think it would save you," Xemnas remarked without as much as a blink at Marluxia's words, proving that he does not know things as his mouth spews. If he had a Heart, this was the exact time where he would be extremely and utterly amused. He doubted Marluxia could do better in his position when they had much more of this dramatic things occurring, but fact of the matter was that as he obviously knew the lack of respect Marluxia had for him, and which was reciprocated, his words meant nothing. And calmly, or rather, emotionless he placed his hands behind his back in a regal posture, regarding the pink haired man blankly. He smirked, if only just slightly, almost as if degrading the member before him vaguely. "First, let's make this clear. I cannot care, I am incapable of it. The members were found and we have to make the Organization build with numbers. And unless certain people go stray, consequences will not abound. No more, no less. And second, what is your purpose and what you are yourself, Marluxia? Plotting to betray, when everyone is up to what your trick is? I am letting you do what you want, simply just to see you fail, and fade away in defeat. And Larxene is going to share the same fate for foolishly deciding to stick by you. And her death will be yours to blame. So while you start questioning me, you should rather question your actions, and see what you are doing. It would be the best thing to do. Other than that, while you plan your fate, all I should be displeased about is your lack of respect in my presence, and make sure that it's your last time choosing to leave the meeting without my call. Understood?"



"Well, I don't think Demyx is in that much trouble. We just have to keep him in check, and make sure he doesn't repeat the things he did that got him to be so bad in Xemnas's eyes. He's got to be smarter than that, really. I think the only reason why the Superior didn't choose you is because your friends with him, and probably won't be able to kill him and go through with it. Would you really be able to? And I mean, what's worse? Not kill him, or forced to? Otherwise, we don't have to worry over Xaldin doing anything," Roxas replied, rather confidently, actually, to Axel's worries, trying to soothe them out a little and not let him think so much about it. Demyx will be fine, and there were other ways to protect him, if need be. He had made it clear to Xemnas before, even if accidentally, that if they lose him, he was gone, along with Xioimara, he supposed. He was positive whatever it was, was going to stick. He was a bit concerned, however, considering that the way his best friend spoke sounded as if he might do something out of context in the future, and for one thing, Roxas didn't want him to have the same fate that Demyx was closely having. That was two too much by now. While he himself has been questioning things, and he especially didn't like the threats that were being thrown around, he had things remaining here that he didn't want to leave. The strange dreams were still plaguing him, there were just lower in quantity now. But still, a part of him wanted to know who he was nevertheless. He knew who was Sora, yet, why? He didn't have any memories like the rest, and he didn't even know what he was doing here sometimes. Maybe pressure was high now that they had to deal with another organization. His eyes turned to look a bit thoughtfully to one of the vacant chairs, voice quite distant as he also said, "....who's exactly treating you that way? The only grumpy ones are Xaldin and Vexen, so that's expected, and I guess Saïx...but he's more deadly calm, than anything..."

He wanted to get a bit more understanding of what Axel was going with this. There had to be something that was making him say all that, other than Demyx's fatal situation.

 

Marluxia shook his head, "think...you should be one to demand that Xemnas..." he said looking him dead in the eye. "I am thinking...unlike the rest of your mind driven slaves in this Organization...I am not your pet..." he said swiftly but composed. He gently rubbed the back of Larxene's hand, "this girl has chosen to break away from your ideals as well...and for that I applause her...better to die free than imprisoned by someone else's views..."

He stood up letting her hand fall gently back onto the bed, "you're right...I will have myself to thank for freeing her from your grasp soon enough my friend..." he added heading back to the window. "Very well...I shall continue my charade at the meetings...just know...I am not afraid of hiding from you Xemnas...and your time is coming to an end...soon...lets hope your fall is not too much of a let down..."

He turned around to face him, "I will relay everything to Larxene when she awakens...if there is nothing left to be said...as you pointed out neither of us is fond of the others presence so if you will excuse me superior..." He said before turning around again, "I have things to be thinking over as far as my plan goes..."

 

"From what I know, you chose to be in this Organization. To get your Heart back, or otherwise. I will keep that word, among certain. However, with your statements, and that of Larxene, you are nothing but a fool, Eleven, you truthfully do not comprehend, and soon you will see why, and by then it will be too late. I think we should be looking forward to your demise in time and fall, not mine. We will meet again soon, I assure you," Xemnas merely dismissed with a intricate and ominous smile, orange eyes glinting, but he would let the Graceful Assassin think of his "plan", and believe that it had any way of succeeding. He did not understand what he was getting into, yet, so be it. He would just watch the failure, and his eradication. Without another word or movement with the thick tension and atmosphere, he portalled out, but this time, using his own black and gray one, as he had another last place to visit after most of his work was done. He appeared in a white, boxed room not much after, medium sized on space, and rather bland. And it was here that he held two figures in black, imprisoned by his doing. He stood there, gazing at both almost with a unimpressed and uninterested expression. But, it was time for business after so long, and he stepped forward, greeting shortly, "Hope you were pleased with your staying arrangements, Ravix, and, I should say, Toxyn."

He was aware they didn't. But while he could not feel the amusement, he still remembered mockery. "As you can see, I am here for a reason. And that will be done now, so feel free to say nothing, but the complete truth. Your lives are in my hands."

 

Toxyn yawned, when finally seeing the Superior appear. "Really, and so you have finally appeared? By this moment I was beginning to come to a point in which I believed that sleeping would be my best option. So then, oh great and mighty superior, just what might it be that you wish to ask?" Toxyn asked, still slightly drowsy since he had been asleep for so long now. It was funny, since it had felt as if it had almost been a month and a half since he had been there, though it was probably just the fact that he had been sleeping for so long.