Pains of the Organization

Characters: Xiophela, Vexen, Reno, Rufus, Demyx



Pairings: slight Reno/Vexen, hint of Marluxia/Vexen, and Rufus/Reno



On with the story!





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"What are you smiling about?" Vexen asked the pink haired girl.



"Oh nothing really. Can't I just visit you?" Xiophela answered



Vexen snorted. "Normally, when you grace me with your presence, it's because you're either bored or you’re up to something. Which is it today?”



Xiophela’s eyes grew large and began to water. Her lower lip trembled. “But Vexen! I really like you and your creepy lab! I like hanging with you, even though everyone else thinks you’re creepy!”



Vexen turned around. “The other members think I’m creepy?”



Xiophela sniffled. “Yes. They call you ‘Creepy Vexen’ and they also say that you don’t know how to have fun.”



Vexen raised an eyebrow. “They don’t think I know how to have fun?”



Xiophela nodded. “Yes and if I can prove that you do know how to have fun, Xemnas will lose a bet.”



Vexen smirked. He rather liked the idea of Xemnas losing a bet. It was not often that Superior was wrong about something and it would drive Xemnas crazy if he was wrong. “Alright Xiophela, let’s have some fun.”



Xiophela smiled. “Really?”



“Yes. I know just the place to go.” Vexen opened a black portal. “Let’s go.”



Xiophela followed Vexen through the portal and landed in a town she had never seen before. She looked around and noticed that the people here dressed differently than those in Twilight Town. Their garb was drab and very dirty in some cases.



“Change your clothes quickly. We can’t have anyone recognize us.” Vexen gave a wave of his hand and he was now wearing similar clothes to those around them.



Xiophela agreed and followed Vexen’s example. “So where are we going?”



“To a bar I know. It’s called 7th Heaven and it’s owned by Tifa Lockheart, one of our enemies.”



“Oh.” Xiophela blinked. “So why are we going there?”



“Tifa doesn’t ask for ID’s. Come on kid.”



Xiophela followed Vexen to the bar. She smiled at the scientists’ back, this was going to be good. She patted the camera in her pocket.



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“So you know Sephiroth and Cloud?” The redhead asked beside Xiophela.



“Yup. My friend idolized Sephiroth and I torment Cloud on a daily basis.”



“I never could stand that spiky haired brat. Though he did get rid of Sephiroth. So…that guy on the table a friend of yours?”



Xiophela turned to her left. “Yeah. He just went through a really tough break up. He’s never like this sober. Normally he’s prim and proper, but I guess this last relationship really drove him over the edge.”



Reno raised an eyebrow. “Insane enough to make him drink most of the tequila in the bar and dace on a table-in a dress?”



“Yes.” She answered. “His last partner was insane, wouldn’t let anyone see him and when he did go out in public-he made Ven dress as a woman. I’m guessing Ven’s just trying to get him out of his system.”



“Wait…you’re telling me Ven’s gay, yo?”



“Yeah. He’s as queer as a three gil bill.” Xiophela smirked.



“Hmmm…you stay right here darlin’. I want to help poor Ven.” Reno slinked off with a sly smile on his face.



‘Oh this is gonna be good.’ Xiophela thought as she watched Reno approach Vexen. She smirked as she drew a camera from her pocket. ‘Marluxia will love to get his hands on these pictures. And Vexen will do anything to keep them out of Marluxia’s hands.’



Xiophela waited until Reno had coaxed Vexen down from the table before she began to snap pictures. Reno certainly was a very touchy feely man. She had never met someone that was so facially expressive before.



“So this is where he went.” A blond man said as he sat down beside Xiophela.



The sugar fiend blinked. “Who?”



“Reno.” He answered smoothly. “I’m Rufus and you are?”



Xiophela could feel the demanding presence the man gave off. “I’m Lia.”



“Have you just moved to Midgar, or are you visiting?” He rested his chin on his fingers.

“Just visiting for the night actually, my friend needed a break.”



“Ah I see. Well, could you please pry him away from Reno? I’m rather fond of him you see.”



“Of course! Ven and I really should go home. Please excuse me.” Xiophela excused herself and went to grab Vexen.



“Hey! We better go Ven.” She placed a hand on Vexen’s shoulder.



“But I’m having so much fun with Reno!”



Xiophela rolled her eyes. “And Reno’s man doesn’t appreciate that.”



“Rufus is here? Shit! I never thought he would come here! Was he mad?” Reno quickly searched the bar for the president.



“He seemed a little irritated…but you better go to him now.”



"Thanks Lia. I hope to see you around again!” Reno gave her a small wave and headed for the president.



“Come on Vexen, we better head back to the castle. Superior is most likely looking for one of us. And I bet Marluxia is looking for you as well. Kingdom Hearts knows he can’t go a day without molesting you.”



Vexen stiffened at Marluxia’s name. There was a reason he dreaded hearing that name, but he couldn’t figure out why.



“Okay.” Was the only answer he gave Xiophela.



“Well, let’s go outside and open a portal. It’ll be bad if we open one in here.”



“Why?”



“Because it will draw attention to ourselves and Superior would not like that.”



“Oh. I don’t want to piss off Superior. Saix hasn’t been putting out lately.” Vexen burst into giggles as Xiophela led him out to the alley.



‘Note to self, never let Vexen get drunk again. Or better yet-lock Marluxia in a room with him.’ Xiophela opened the portal and drug Vexen through it.



“Why did we have to come back? I liked it at 7th Heaven.” Vexen grumbled.



“Vexen? Is that you?” Demyx stopped in his tracks. He had never seen Vexen in such a state before.



“Uh…no. I’m Vexene!” Vexen tried to imitate a female’s voice and failed….miserably.





Demyx burst into laughter. There no way that the rest of the Organization was going to believe him.



“Hey Demyx!” Xiophela appeared from behind Vexen. “Can you keep this on the down low?”



Demyx blinked at his best friend. “Yeah, I guess I could. Can I tell Axel though?”



“Sure! But swear him to secrecy!”



“Will do!” Demyx gave her a salute and went on his way.



“Well let’s get you to bed Vexen.”



“Okay…Xiophela…” Vexen looked down at the girl.



“Yes?”



“You’re my best friend! I don’t care whatever else I’ve said about you!” He hugged her and began to sob.



Xiophela petted his back. “You’re my best friend too Vexen. But right now you need to go to bed and I have film to develop.”



Vexen wiped his nose and nodded. “That door does lead to my room right?” He asked pointing to his right.



“Yes.”



“Okay. Thank you so much!” Vexen said as he opened the door and waved to Xiophela one last time before shutting it.



Xiophela relaxed visibly. “You won’t be thanking me tomorrow Vexen…”



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This chapter was a little bit longer than what I thought it would be. There will be more Vexen later. I so many plans with him and that little lab of his. ;3