"Sora…"
Man, when will this person give up!
I can't believe this, or 'it'…whatever, actually followed me here! How pathetic.
"Sora…"
My name is Roxas! Freaking Roxas! I really wish this voice would just…just shut up.
Ugh, my feet are killing me. I guess running won't help any more. How about a light jog?
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…
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in…
Ow! Scratch that, I can't do this anymore!
Alright Roxas, calm down. Just find some stupid bench to sit on. A five minute break should be fine, right?
...
Great, now I'm talking to myself. Again.
Man, I wish I could just lie down and relax. I need one of those combined blankets-bathrobes….hmmm, whatever those things are called.
"Sora…"
Really, I can't get a break anywhere I go. Freaking voices! I feel like shouting in the sky. I should just scream it to the world.
"My name is Roxas! Do you hear me? Capitol 'R' followed by an 'oxas'. Do you understand?"
Oh, great. Now everyone is looking at me. Humph, people seriously have no manners. Didn't their mother tell them that it's rude to stare?
Oh, wait. Who am I to talk? I don't even have a mother.
"Sora…"
…I'm starting to get annoyed now. And I bet you are too.
Sorry about that, you can tell that I have issues. But, I can promise you one thing.
I'm not crazy.
Seriously, I'm not. I know you probably don't believe me with these eerie…things in the musical background. But it's true.
Let me explain before the creepy voice comes back. You see, I have-
"Roxas! Yo, what's up?"
Oh, darn it! Sorry, that will have to wait till later. Idiot friend approaches.
"Who are you calling an idiot? I'm your best friend and I want to know why you're having an emo session on the most boring park bench in twilight town."
Stupid mind readers! Well, anyway, this lovely dude's name is Axel. Got it memorized? No, seriously, get it memorized or he'll bug you with that phrase for a week. Then he'll-
"Are you having one of those imaginary friend sessions again? Wow, it's nice to have a guy like you around. It reminds me that there are people out there who are crazier than me."
"Humph, what do you want, Axel?"
He's sighing.
Great. Axel is the least serious person I know. This is not a good sign.
"Quit playing dumb, Roxas. You know why I'm here."
Yeah, I do know why you're here, Axel. Doesn't mean I'm going to acknowledge it.
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Time is running out, Roxas. I can't keep this up for much longer. Eventually, you'll have to come back."
"I can't. Not after what they did to Xion. I don't care if I'm not supposed to exist. I'm going to keep fighting until my life is officially my own!"
He should understand this. Hell, he can read my thoughts. Of course he understands. But, Axel doesn't have a heart, so-
"I can't believe what I'm hearing right now. Are you kidding me?"
Did I mention the mind reading? Yeah, it sucks. And guess what the funny thing is? Eleven people, counting out the red head beside me, have this ability. It only works on one person: me.
I know, sucks right? But they've underestimated me. I'm not stupid enough to think of my plan out in the open. They won't catch onto any hints until it's too late.
Mwa ha ha ha ha! Insert evil hacking cough here.
Another sigh escapes the red head beside me. "You're really pushing it you know. Thirteen days. Thirteen days without contact. Aren't you lucky to have me as your best friend?"
I'm seriously considering option twenty-BA. An option I won't mention in Axel's presence. Do you want to know what the plan is? Stick around. You'll find out eventually.
"Quit bragging. Look, Axel. I know this may be hard for you. I know that besides Saix, I'm the only one that's actually cared about you. But I need to do this. You have to let me try, okay?"
"Sora…"
Darn, looks like reflection time is over. I need to get out of here!
Well, I guess this is goodbye old friend.
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Axel is making this weird sound.
It's like a cross between a smirk and a scowl.
"Please, don't get mushy on me now. My fragile body can't take this thing you call 'emotion'. It's pure torture."
Uh-huh. Well, since this is probably the last time I will see him I have to make this count.
Faster than a heart beats (I know how fast this is. I felt it once even though I supposedly don't have one) I wrap my arms around the stupid red head.
"Goodbye, Axel."
Huh, I feel warm. Wait, is that pressure I feel around my ribcage?
Oh, wow! Is he hugging me back?
"Roxas? Do me a favor and never speak of this to anyone, even that creepy voice in your head."
I allow myself to smile at this. I mean, how can I not? He is the only one who can read deep enough to catch the voices after all.
"Sora…"
I know, I know. You want to say goodbye too. You hear that, Axel? Even the voice is saying goodbye to you. Since when did you get so popular?
"Since the time I first took you out to get sea-salt ice cream. Got it memorized?"
"Yeah, it's stuck up in there along with the rest of my memories that my brain deems precious. Now, let go of me so I can mourn my loss of you properly."
He has that weird smile on his face again. "Yeah, I hear you."
Oh, you did, did you? Than why are you still holding me, Axel? I kind of need to get a move on! Important stuff to do, at an important place, with important people…
Okay, seriously? Take a hint, dude!
Oh, now he's laughing. Yeah, like you're super mature, Axel! Mind readers…
"You better leave now, or I might just capture you."
The hell?
What was that? And how am I supposed to move if he won't let go?
"Kairi…"
I know! I'm trying to hurry! I-
Wait a minute, who in the world is Kairi?
Great, another mystery gift the voice decides to give me. What's next, twenty questions?
Huh, hold the phone. I can actually see my sides. I'm free!
"Goodbye, Roxas."
Oh, I've already started running but I heard that. Hopefully he's still receptive from this distance.
Hmmm, I better shout just to make sure.
"Bye, I'll miss you!"
Wow, that sounded cheesy.
…
Huh, he doesn't appear to be moving. I hope he heard me.
"Kairi…"
Please, relax. I'm almost there. Just have to reach the forest and then I'll be at that freaky mansion where we will be able to talk. Capiche?
Oh, and you are going to tell me who Kairi is, right?
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Nothing. I got nothing. I guess I'll have to wait till I get there.
Yeah, I know. You guys are looking for an explanation of sorts. I would appreciate it if you guys wait till I reach the forest.
Tedious? Trust me, I understand. But let's just say that things will get a lot easier once I get closer to the mansion. It's a lot better than hearing random names repeated…
Hmmm, though this is the first time I've ever heard of 'Kairi'.
I wonder who she is…
End of Electronic Journal 1: Day 266
Project SORA at 25% completion…
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Hmmmm, I feel so funny about this. At first I was just going to make this a oneshot, and then it turned into a whole new idea for a multi-chapter fic!
Hah, plot bunnies can never catch a break.
Ah, well. This is a new style for me. I've never tried anything like this before. Let's see how this turns out…
Criticism would be much appreciated.