CHAPTER FIVE

Luxord had already situated himself at the poker table with Barb, Leroy, and a few others, he pulled out his own stack of cards.

“Mind if we play with my deck?” he asked grinning.

Barb pulled out hers, “We already have one.” she said

He lifted his chin and looked at her from the bottom of his eyes grinning, “Don’t trust me?”

She shuffled, “No.”

Larxene, Lexaeus, and Zexion decided to join in the game, while I snuck back into the kitchen. I was still pissed at Xaldin. And though I could not do anything physical to hurt him for fear of losing my job, I knew something that would make him suffer…make him squirm. I picked up the phone and dialed a friend, grinning.

As Amanda handed me my pay for the night, I thanked her and walked out towards the doorway. Everyone in the oriental room sounded as if they were having fun in their game. I wondered when she’d get here. As soon as this thought crossed my mind, a blazer pulled into the parking lot, and a girl jumped out even before it had come to a stop. It was my friend Morgan. I grinned maniacally, and opened the door for her.

She spotted me and began jogging in place all giddy, “Where!? Where!? Where!?!”

I motioned towards the Oriental room, still grinning as she took off like a race car. I couldn‘t help but think…”SIC‘EM GIRL!”. Behind her, her sister, my best friend Megan, came walking in looking at me.

“Hey Chibi!” I said smiling at her.

“Hey Blue! How are…”

“XALDY-KUUNN!!!!!!!!” Morgan chimed from the oriental room.

“OH MY GOD!? WHO ARE Y…” Xaldin shouted, but his voice became muffled as if being smothered.

“I see she’s already made herself comfortable.” Chibi said putting her hands on her hips. Amanda walked by me and smiled, “I’m off. See you tomorrow!”

“Good night Amanda.” I said, then turned to Chibi, “Want to go watch the game?”

“Sure why not! We don’t get to hang out too often. And what’s this about the Organization?”

“…you’ll see…” I said smiling. We walked into the oriental room where we sat where Axel and Roxas had sat during dinner, and watched the game. Morgan had wrapped her arms around Xaldin’s neck and was snuggling against the back of his head, he tried in vein to shake her off, but she clung on like Velcro and refused to let go.

Revenge was mine. As for the game, even with her cards, surprisingly, Barbara and Leroy had eventually folded and went to sit at the bar in defeat. Luxord sat with the biggest pile of chips…not surprisingly. They sat on their final round. Xigbar had fallen out even before Barb and Leroy, due to his intoxication. Xaldin was out after Morgan gave away his hands continuously with her expressions so he had tried to retreat, but failed as she clung onto his back like a love-sick monkey.

All the was left was Zexion, Axel, Roxas, and Luxord. After wagering all their chips, they revealed their hands. Roxas had the winning hand. Luxord slammed his head on the table whining “IMPOSSIBLE!”

Zexion stood up and walked out. Curious, I watched as Chibi got up and followed him quietly. Axel merely shrugged grinning, “Well damn, looks like we have ourselves a new champion.”

Roxas smiled, “C’mon Axel! I’ll go buy us some drinks!” Axel cocked his eye at him, “Soda for me, of course.” he continued looking a little silly. The two got up and walked out towards the bar.

I was alone with the sulking Luxord. So I stood up as well, “No worries!” I said to him, “I’m sure you’ll win the next round!” then left him alone to recollect himself.

Lindsay had the radio cranked and country music rang throughout the whole building. Lexaeus and Saix were passed out, Vexen looked as if he were actually asleep…but his eyes were still open. Xemnas was simply zoning out, and Larxene and Marluxia seemed to be enjoying the music, as they danced in the Lodges open area. I also spotted Zexion and Chibi standing on the porch looking outside together. It looked kind of…cute, until Demyx ran out to them, grabbed her arm and pulled her in to dance with her. She didn’t look too upset about it. I just hoped that he wouldn’t blow it and say something as stupid as he had said before.

Morgan had managed to get Xaldin on the dance floor, and he looked as if he might have actually started to enjoy himself. I was a little upset, but the feeling quickly disappeared as I spotted Axel and Roxas ordering some drinks.

“HA! I knew it!!” Megan appeared from behind me and shoved her finger in my face, “You want him soooo bad! I can see it in your face!” she stood up and laughed, “I don’t think I’ve seen anyone as love-struck as you! Man! I’m going to march right in there, drag him out and…”

I punched her. Well…I wanted to. Instead I just ran back into the hallway to the salad room, hiding. I wanted to say goodbye to them, but felt as if I did, I’d never see them again. I knew what fate lie in store for them. But was it really their fate? Does it really happen? They can’t disappear…not all of them…I didn’t want it to happen. I didn’t want to say goodbye.

A long arm extended from the darkness and landed on the wall next to me scaring me a little. I slowly looked over at it’s owner, and Axel was leaning over me, smiling.

“What’cha hidin’ for?” he asked.

I felt my face beginning to burn.

He leaned in closer to me and I was able to get a closer look into his beautiful green eyes. My face burned hotter and I retreated a little. But he blocked my escape with his other long arm, and grinned wider.

“I just wanted to give you something before we left.” he said, then pulled away from the wall, and reached into his cloak. I watched silently…secretly wishing he’d just take the damn thing off! But instead he pulled out a black card with silver text, and a nobody symbol on it. “It’s our card. Just use it to contact us again. Got it memorized?” he asked handing it to me.

I nodded and put it in my pocket delicately, as if it would break if I held it too hard, then looked back up at him.

“Hey Jess?” he asked.

“huh?”

“Hey Jessy!” his asked again, only his voice was feminine.

“What?” I was confused.

“JESSY!”

I was back in the kitchen! I looked over at Barbara who had been calling me. She smiled, “You looked like you had fallen asleep over there.”

I looked down at my hands, which had been submerged under water with the dirty dishes, and sighed. It had all been a dream…hadn’t it? Sadly I finished up the nights work, completely in a daze over my dream. After Amanda handed me my pay, she gave me a concerned look, “Are you ok?”

“…yeah…I’m fine.” I responded with a fake smile.

“Well…you just go home and get some rest, ok?”

“…I will. Thank you!” I smiled for real that time, and walked over to the front door. Before leaving, I leaned against to door frame and put my hands in my pockets, staring at the sky. But froze as my fingers seemed to brush up against some piece of plastic. I pulled the object out, and my eyes bulged with shock as I realized it was the same card that Axel had given me! I smiled and looked up at the sky. I was going to see them again! No matter what!

Author’s Note: After re-reading this fic, I’ve realized that Larxene is actually…WAY out of character. .. And for that, I apologize. Anyway, what did ya think? XD I wonder if I can finish all of my fan fics…kinda doubt it. But thank you everyone who posted and kept this story going! o