I hopped out of bed the next morning, eager to start training with Zexion.
If we like each other, I thought, putting on my robe hastily, does that means that we're dating? Am I really his... girlfriend?
Pushing thoughts of Zexion out of my mind, I pulled my hair into a high ponytail and stared at my alarm clock. 5:30? Oh well, the early bird catches the worm! Damn, that's cliche.
Stumbling out of my bedroom, I noticed how dark the castle was. It was a little eerie, actually. Especially because I could see a dim light coming from the grey room. I walked down the hallway, tracking down the light source. As my eyes rested on the source, I quickly ducked behind a couch in the grey room in order to hide myself.
Xemnas was carrying a lantern, the hood of his cloak covering his topaz eyes. I could tell it was him by his exotic skin tone, which was illuminated by the lantern. Next to him was a girl who looked about my age, with grey hair styled like cat ears. Another person was trailing behind them, their face covered by their own cloak.
What's going on? I wondered, shifting my position, trying hard not to make a sound. But the zipper of my cloak collided against the leg of the couch with a clang.
"Shit!" I muttered under my breath, then quickly clasped my hand over my mouth. A chuckle rose through the air.
"Come out and play, little Xelia. We know you're there." one of the men teased, a cackle enhancing his taunting tone.
"How'd you know I was here?" I asked nervously, standing upright. Great question. With all the noise I made, the whole castle probably heard me.
He snorted. "Well, you did make a bit of noise. Then there is the fact that I've got power over space,"-he paused and I could almost hear the wicked grin in his voice-",bitch."
My lips curled into a snarl. "What gives you the right to call me a bitch, you fucking asshole?!" I snapped, trying to keep my voice level.
"Ooh, touchy, are we?" he replied with a sneer. Then I realized who was talking to me in the first place.
"Shut the hell up, Xigbar." I quipped back, balling my hands into fists.
"Tch. Whatever you wish, m'lady." Xigbar growled back sweetly, giving me a small bow.
"Why you fucking-" I started.
"ENOUGH!" Xemnas interjected loudly. Besides the sound of his shuffling footsteps, I had forgotten that he was there.
We were silent for a while, until my brain screamed at me to break it. "So...We got a new kid, huh?" I asked, changing my tone from mad to innocent.
"Yes. This is XVI, our newest member." Xemnas answered smoothly.
"And guess who got to name her? Me. Her name is Rexlan." Xigbar purred in an uppity voice.
"I didn't ask you, Scarface." I barked.
"Whatever. What the fuck ever." Xigbar said, rolling his eyes.
The new girl, Rexlan, laughed a little. "Heh, Scarface. Nice." she complimented.
"Thanks." I said awkwardly.
"No problem. And by the way,"-she turned to Xibar-",when I was getting my name from you... you scared the shit out of me. Stop being so fucking creepy all the time." Rexlan asserted confidently.
Xigbar's mouth twisted, first into a mean look and then into a smirk. "Good. I'm glad I scared you. Though I think I'll keep on being creepy, thanks."
Xemnas glared at all of us separately. "If you all are done bickering now, then why don't we set up the meeting room for XVI's ceremony."
Rexlan's face filled wtih confusion. "Ceremony?" she asked.
"Yes," Xemnas said with a grin. "Your ceremony. Everyone in this castle needs to know that we've got another member."
(Rexlan's blog can be found here, in case you want to read it)
