Engulfed In Flames

Hi!! Well, I'm sorry about the long wait, but here is chapter three in all of its glory!! Bow down before its almighty-ness!! lol. Things are going to start happening in this chapter and we're going to find out what Xigbar and Axel are doing with those tampons. Hope you all Enjoy. Also, let us all give a big thank you to my lovely editor, Caroline, who made this story enjoyable to read. Thank you, princess!!

P.s. Sorry it's short, but I promise, the next chapter will be much longer. ^-^

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Chapter 3

"It's going to be an average day." That's what Zexion always told himself when he set out for topside. He wasn't going to let anyone get to him today, especially that anorexic idiot, Axel. Of course, how often did his plans go right when that fool was involved?

A small sigh escaped him as he saw the red head walking towards him. It was as if the gods were conspiring against him for some damn reason.

"Hey Zexy!" Damn that grin of his.

"I've told you a million times, Axel, do not call me that!" Zexion put no effort into trying to hide his growl. He wasn't in the mood to play games and wanted to make that clear. Of course this didn't faze Axel as his grin turned into a smirk.

"Has anyone ever told you that you look damn sexy when you're pissy?" Axel was practically purring as he moved closer.

Zexion could only give his best death glare to try and hide the fact that he was blushing slightly. Axel had always been forward about his sexual intentions with anyone and Zexion was no exception, but it had never gotten to him this badly. Before Zexion could think about what he was doing he spotted a supply closet and grabbed Axel, shoving him inside. Quietly he closed the door as he turned his sights onto Axel, his smirk still in place as usual.

"Going to rape me, short stuff?"

Zexion moved over to him and pressed him against the wall, hissing "Shut up." There was no objection from the pyro as Zexion began to kiss him passionately, having desired this for ages. Slowly, he moved his hand to unzip Axel's cloak, only to have the taller nobody grab his wrist and stop him.

"What are you doing!?" Zexion growled, thoroughly pissed at being denied what he has so desperately yearned for. Axel merely laugh before whispering softly, "Not even in your dreams, Zexy."

Zexion snapped awake, his death grip on his pillow taking a moment to ease but the tightening sensation in his lower regions refusing to do the same.

"I hate him." The low growl was intended for no one in particular as Zexion climbed out of bed and went to his bathroom to deal with his problem.

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Demyx stood silently as he held a brand new box of tampons he had swiped from Larxene's room. If he had to choose one word to describe his current feeling, it would have to be "dirty". Looking down at the box one final time, he looked up at the two snickering nobodies in front of him, Axel taking the box from him as mischief burned in his eyes.

"Good job, Demmy, this should be plenty."

The musician stared at Axel for a moment before looking over at Xigbar, "why did I have to steal her tampons?"

Xigbar smiled sweetly at the poor innocent and patted his spiky hair softly, "because you're the only one pure enough to gain access without castration." Demyx flinched. He hadn't even thought about the consequences if he had been caught.

"Can I go now?" He asked quietly, wanting to just get to bed before Larxene found him.

Xigbar looked to Axel before receiving a nod, the free shooter showing Demyx out before going back to his partner in crime.

"Do you honestly think these things will work?" Xigbar asked as he looked down at the construction. A marvel of cardboard tubing and PVC pipes, what lay before him can only be described as ingenious. On the website it had been titled as a tampon gun and that was what it was. A weapon designed to fire women hygiene products at poor unsuspecting victims, with slight modifications on Axel's part to get farther distance (Authors Note: If you wish to look at said website, merely leave a review with your e-mail and I shall send it to you).

"Of course, Xiggy. The internet does not lie. You should know this by now." Axel beamed at the weapons of destruction before putting them underneath his bed for safe keeping. "Now, go rest up. We hunt at dawn." Xigbar gave a laugh before walking out of Axel's room, unable to believe this was actually going to happen.

Axel watched as Xigbar left his room before flopping back onto his cool black silk sheets. Tomorrow was going to be fun as hell and was going to freak people out for weeks, which would finally liven the place up. Everything was so boring now and he was starting to get frustrated in many ways. With a small sigh, Axel stripped down to his boxers and climbed into bed, enjoying to cool sheets against his abnormally warm body. He was going to need plenty of rest if he hoped to outrun Saix.

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It was dawn, as Axel had ordered. Moving quietly, Xigbar traveled down the hall and slipped inside number eight's room to see him already awake and strapping on his tampon bandolier.

"I never thought I would see Axel wide awake at the crack of dawn…."

"Trust me, I'm running on five cups of coffee right now…" Axel tossed Xigbar his weapon and his bandolier before pulling up his hood.

"What are you doing? They're going to know it's us…" Xigbar question as he strapped on his supplies.

"It adds a little bit of secrecy, ok? Besides, me and you are practically the same height so if they try to target a certain person in particular, the only person who would know is super sniffer downstairs and no one is going to bother his beauty sleep if they can help it." Xigbar nodded before pulling his hood up as well.

"What about Roxas? You know he's going to be pissed you left him out of another prank." Axel remained silent at this. It was true, Roxas had yelled at him to not keep him out of the next prank they tiedy to do, but he wanted to keep him at a distance. He knew that the blonde liked him as more than a friend, though he was too stubborn to really say it, but Axel wasn't ready to try those waters. He wasn't sure if he ever would.

"I'll deal with him later. Did you bring the paint?" Xigbar nodded as he handed him a small can of paint, the lid being marked with a vibrant color of red. Axel smirked as he placed the can into a pocket of his cloak. "Alright, I'll take the moles downstairs, you start upstairs. Save Larxene for last if you can. I'll be up to help when I'm finished." The two of them nodded in agreement before they walked off into their own portals, Axel descending into the dark basements of the castle.

Axel hated it down here, to be completely honest. It was dark, cold and just over all unpleasant. Moving quietly, he slipped into his first target's room. Lexeaus was a big man, but he was also a hard sleeper. His room didn't have much in the way of decoration, but his bookshelf was stocked with nothing but cook books.

He couldn't help but grin as he moved closer to the giant, seeing him hugging a small teddy bear in his sleep. Moving quickly, Axel pulled out his can of paint and pressed his finger to the lid, heating it up enough to melt a large enough hole to dip the tampons. Placing the can back into its secured pocket, he grabbed one tampon and dipped it into the can. Not wanting to give it too much time to expand, he loaded it into the gun, firing it at the giant and hitting him square in the forehead.

Axel held his breath. This was the defining moment of if this plan was going to actually work. Lexeaus merely gave a small yawn as the red paint began to drip from his forehead. Axel released his held breath softly before sneaking back out of the room, knowing there would be a freaked out giant storming through the castle in an hour.

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Zexion looked up from his book, glaring slightly. Axel was down in the basements and that was never a good thing. Without a sound, Zexion closed his book and turned off his lamp, slipping down into the covers once more to pretend he was asleep.

No sooner had Zexion gotten settled did the idiot portal into his room. He was taking a moment to adjust to the room. Once he got his bearings, he reached into his cloak for something and Zexion knew it wasn't going to be good. Not liking the idea of falling victim to one of Axel's pranks, Zexion quickly summoned copies of Xaldin's lances and sent them at Axel, pinning him to the opposite wall by his clothes.

"What the hell!?"

Zexion sat up in bed and turned on the lamp, glaring at him before climbing out of bed.

"I was about to ask you the same thing!" Zexion snapped as he stormed over. Silently the schemer began to search Axel, finding the can of pain and his gun before noticing the bandolier. It only took him a moment before he realized what he and Xigbar were doing.

"That's disgusting, Axel…" He sneered as he set the commandeered items aside.

"It's not like it's the real thing, shit…take a joke, Zexy…"

Zexion clenched his teeth tightly at the nickname. "I said to stop calling me that, dammit!!" Axel looked at him for a moment before giving his trademark grin.

"You don't want me calling you that 'cause it turns you on…"

There was no way in hell Xemnas would punish him for killing Axel. No one in their right mind would dare even consider it.

"It does not!!" He hissed, clenching his fists together.

Axel's grin only grew wider. "…aww, the little bookworm likes me…"

No word could describe his anger and he was too upset to even try to think of one. Why was this fool getting under his skin!? Could it be because what he says is true? No! Of course not! He had banished all feelings toward Axel long ago! He had no desires for him! None!

"I just don't see why you won't say it…" Axel never took his eyes of Zexion and for some reason Zexion could not take his away.

Alright, so he did like the jerk. But there was no way in hell he would ever think about trying to make him his own. Axel was well known for being a sex fiend and there was no hope of them having anything more than a one night stand.

"It's frowned upon to fall for a whore…" For once, Zexion's glare was true. He was angry for what Axel was. What he represented and how his actions would keep them from ever truly being together. Axel did not falter. It wasn't the first time he had been called that and he doubted it would be the last.

"And what makes you think I'm a whore, love?" Zexion moved closer to Axel, having to glare up at the red head. It was moments like this that being short really sucked.

"Oh, I don't know Axel…perhaps it's because you've fucked every member of this damn organization…" Axel gave a soft laugh, making Zexion growl. "What's so damn funny?"

"I can think of a few that I haven't had sex with…Lexeaus…Roxas…Demyx…Xigbar…you…but I'm sure that can be changed…"

Zexion couldn't stand it anymore. "I hate you…" he hissed "I hate everything that you are…you're disgusting and I can't stand the sight of you!"

"Then why are you still looking?" For once, Zexion did not have an answer. He knew nothing good would come from giving in to him and that he would never have him to himself. That truth is what hurt the most.

Zexion growled as he got into his face, "I will not willing walk into something I know I'll leave in pieces…"

Without another word, Axel captured Zexion in a passionate kiss. Of course the kiss was a shock, but what surprised them both was Zexion wrapping his arms around Axel's neck and kissing him back. It wasn't fair. Why did he have to love the most immature, idiotic, irresponsible person on the face of the planet!?

After a moment, Axel pulled away to look at him and spoke softly, "I thought it was frowned upon to fall in love with a whore…"

Zexion stared into Axel's emerald eyes. They were gorgeous as they burned with desire. Desire for him and him alone.

"Shut up." He breathed before kissing him once more. What was life without risks?

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Xemnas silently paced his office as Saix sat silently in the chair across his desk. "Is this really such a hard decision?" Saix asked calmly as he watched him pace.

"Of course it is!" Xemnas barked, obviously in a bitter mood at the moment.

Silently Saix got to his feet and made his way over to Xemnas, wrapping his arms around his waist and pulling him close. He loved when they were alone. He could show as much affection as he pleased and Xemnas did not worry about what the others thought. Not that they didn't know. You had to be as oblivious as Demyx not to see it.

"Superior…I'm sure whatever decision you come to will be the right one."

Xemnas looked into Saix's eyes for comfort, and gave a small sigh.

"Alright…I think it's time that Sora be dealt with…I'll have Axel take care of it tomorrow…"

"And you're sure about this?" Saix didn't want Xemnas to regret anything, so he wanted him to be positive.

"Yes…we have Roxas now and Sora is getting closer to us…I can't have that…"

Saix nodded before giving him a kiss. "Very Well, Superior…"