The Dollmaker
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
Chapter 18: Well Hello Baby
---
"Axel for your service as a guardian, you have the choice to be reincarnated as we of the Council are or to move on. Which do you choose?" The current Head Council member asked Axel.
"Whatever. I don't care." Axel said without any emotion in his voice nor his eyes. He just stared on as if there were anything to stare at.
"Then it has been decided." He said. "Enjoy your new life."
'So I'm going to be reincarnated, huh? Wonder what my life is going to be like...' Axel thought without much interest. 'Maybe I'll meet him again.' He smiled for the first time in months. 'That'd be nice.'
---
"Shhh.... Everybody quiet down... Okay, he's coming, he's coming!"
"--Come on Zexion, I really don't get it, why are we coming to school so late at--!!"
"HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY AXEL!!!!!!"
"Whoa! What's this all about?" The redhead grinned in disbelief. "You guys actually planned me a surprise birthday party huh? Thank you everyone! It means a lot!"
"It better mean a lot you arrogant guy!" Selphie laughed as she handed him a drink. "Well, enjoy your time here, because we won't be doing something like this again. It's too good for you!"
"Oh! What's that supposed to mean?" Axel faked a mock hurt. "Are you saying that my wonderful self is not fit for a surprise birthday party? MOIIII???"
"Oh get over it, you drama queen!" Selphie stuck her tongue out at him.
Axel gasped loudly. "Drama queen she says! Am I drama queen, Zexy?!"
His friend turned away.
"I can see your caring love for me, Zexy, I truly do." Axel commented as he emphasized by putting his hand over his heart. When Zexion didn't reply, he said, "Well then forget you!! Where're my presents?!" He scanned the room and found a table filled with a mountain of boxes in bright, sparkly gift wrapping paper. "Ah! My happiness awaits me!" He glided over to the table and looked for one that seemed interesting.
"Hm? What's this?" He pulled out a box from the table. The wrapping wasn't all that great and the only thing written was a note that said, 'Please take care of him.' "What the-? Take care of who? Who's this even from?" He turned the box in all directions, but no name was placed on it. No source of writing other than the note. "Hm... wonder what's in it..." He ripped the paper open and opened the cardboard box. He took out a soft, smooth... PLUSHIE?!?!?
"What the hell is this?!?!" Axel exclaimed. "Whose idea of a joke is this?!!?" Everyone looked at him, but no one responded. Of course not. He sighed. "Ugh, whatever. This is going in the trash." He walked into the kitchen while examining the doll. It was blonde and sparkly blue eyes that seemed so innocent, but the expression on the doll seemed to be irritated and somewhat in a pouting expression. As he opened the lid to the trash bin, he paused. "...It'd be a waste to trash it. I'll just give it to goodwill or something." Axel shrugged and set the doll on the kitchen counter.
"Alright! NOW IT'S TIME TO GET DRUNK!!!!!" Axel yelled as the party roared on, with him at its center.
---
"Oohhh mmyyy Gawwwddd, my fweaakkiinnnn head.... HUUWWWTTTSSSS!!!!!" Axel grumbled as he rolled onto his side. He was on the floor surrounded by trash and food, but thankfully, no one else was beside him. He shut his eyes tight to try and rid himself of the throbbing inside his skull.
"I'm sure it would after all the beer you drank last night. How much was that? I don't think I can even count it by bottles. it was more like boxes." A voice told Axel. "I didn't think a person could drink so much in such a short amount of time. I don't know if I should be impressed or disgusted, really."
"Aw, shaddup. I can drink as much as I want." Axel groaned. "I don't need to know your input about it." He opened his eyes and saw the BIGGEST, CUTEST, MOST INNOCENT, AND THE ABSOLUTELY MOST ADORABLE BLUE EYES he had ever seen. "Wow you have pretty eyes."
The person before him smirked. "Thanks."
Axel blinked. "Wait... Do I know you?"
"No doubt. You're Axel, right? I knew they'd do well in finding you." The blue-eyed stranger said. "My only request with becoming a guardian. Becoming your guardian."
"Guardian? What?" Axel blinked in confusion, but still had a pained expression on his face. "What are you talking about? Who are you anyway?"
"Me? I'm Roxas Strife and I'm your new guardian." The blonde grinned. "And I've got three words to say to you honey," he paused. "WE'RE BACK BABY!!!!"
---
TA: -long sigh- FINALLY DOLLMAKER IS DONE!!!!! Whew! I stayed up too long! . I've got things to do tomorrow! Must wake up early!! Well, thank you all for reading Dollmaker!! I appreciate all of your guys' reviews!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!