Author's Note: I haven't written anything in a looong time, but I felt like getting back into writing, so here we are! There aren't enough Axel stories and he's my favourite character, so I thought I'd try one. This is all really going to be based on some of my ideas for KH2 – if any of you have read the interview that says the scene where Axel reveals his motives in KH2 will "make you cry" – well, that's what inspired me!
Any constructive comments on how I can improve or just pointing out general grammar/spelling mistakes are most welcome!
Summary: Set after CoM What are Axel's goals and just how far will he go to achieve them? And why is he so interested in Sora? Axel centric
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters – they belong to Square and Disney.
Stare Into The Abyss – Chapter OneAgony…
His side throbbed with pain, he closed his eyes trying to ease the nausea as he moved a hand down to press against the wound. He felt the warmth of the blood burning against his palm.
This wasn't how things were supposed to happen. All of his careful planning… and now…
"You're with them too, aren't you?"
Axel opened his eyes and looked up at the boy kneeling beside him. Sora…The reason behind his current problem, but also the answer to them. Or at least Axel was hoping he was.
He decided there was no need to answer that question. It was rather obvious after all, wasn't it?
"Why did you attack him? Why save me?" Sora continued.
Axel tilted his head, he wasn't sure now was the right time to tell him everything. "I have my orders…"
"Who are you?"
"You know who I am… But I guess you need reminding. My name is Axel…"
"… Commit it to memory?" Sora frowned. "I know you… I recognize you. But from where?"
Axel grinned slightly. "Looks like the witch didn't do a very good job after all."
"What?"
"Nothing" he muttered quickly. "Listen, Sora, you need to go after Xaldin. You have to stop him. I was planning on doing it myself, but…" He lifted up his bloodstained hand and glanced at his injured side. "I don't think that'd be a good idea at the moment."
Sora regarded the red haired man carefully before responding. "Why?"
"He's planning on opening Kingdom Hearts."
"What!" Sora scrambled to his feet. "Why didn't you say that sooner?"
"Actually I…" Axel sighed. "Nevermind. Just… stop him."
"Why would he want to do that?"
"He wants the same thing I want. He's just going about getting it the wrong way…"
Sora narrowed his eyes. "When I come back, you better explain everything to me."
Axel nodded. "Fine" He agreed. Or at least when I meet you next. I don't plan on sticking around and waiting for you to get back.
He watched as the boy ran off across the empty hall towards the large wooden doors on the opposite side. Axel closed his eyes again, considering his next move. He was pretty sure that Sora would be able to stop Xaldin alone. Especially since he was wounded and weakened from their brief fight as well. But wasn't it his responsibility to take care of him? No… As long as he was took care of, it didn't matter.
What's happening to the Organization? Axel couldn't help but wonder when things had become such a… mess. He'd already had to take care of the traitors back at Castle Oblivion, and now… Axel shook his head as he climbed slowly and carefully to his feet. It didn't matter. Axel had always done what was necessary. He just had a few more loose ends to tie up, and then he could finally achieve what he wanted. Or could he? Would Sora even help him?
He headed towards the door that the boy had left by. So close…You're so close now. Soon, Axel was sure he wouldn't have to be just a "nobody" anymore.
Author's Note: Hm? A little confusing? I wasn't sure were to start with this, so I thought I'd skip ahead a little. I plan on the next chapters starting before this scene and then continuing past it, so I promise to explain everything that happened leading up to it. And future chapters should be much longer.
Oh, and if anyone's seen the recent scans of the new Organization member – That's where "Xaldin" has come from!
Please review! I'd like to know what anyone thinks – good or bad. (Providing it's constructive!)