Replacement: So Sorry! It's been so long I've updated anything! My studies have left me with a major case of writer's block. T.T But that's all better now…I hope.

She had just come in and was about to relax…

"Tori," Axel interrupted. "There's a meeting in ten minutes."

"Wha-what?" Tori looked exasperated. "Ugh, I just sat down."

"Too bad, kid." Axel smirked. "If I have to go, you have to go."

"Can't you tell them I'm tired?" she tried.

Axel shook his head.

Tori moaned. "I hate Xemnas." She muttered and went to the bathroom to clean up.

Axel smiled again. She's learning.

They walked in together. The room was buzzing.

What's everyone so excited about? Axel thought.

Why are they all looking at me? Tori wondered. They're looking at Axel too.

She saw Demyx and smiled. Demyx looked sick. She glanced around questioningly. No one caught her gaze…except Marluxia. He was grinning. What's he so happy about?

Axel sat down and gestured for Tori to sit next to him. She obliged. More whispering. It was getting uncomfortable. At last the Superior arrived.

"It's refreshing to see you're all in good moods," he smirked. "Demyx, you look pale. Are you sure you're quite alright?"

The blonde nodded. "Y-yes Superior," he choked out. "I'm fine."

Larxene burst out laughing.

"If you are certain," he dropped his look of concern and brought his attention back to the rest. "I trust you can hold yourselves together a while longer?" When Xemnas addressed something, he addressed the whole group.

Larxene stopped.

"As I was starting to say, something has come to my attention as of late…"

Marluxia stood suddenly. "My Superior, if I may?"

Xemnas looked a little more than agitated. Saix, sitting but one chair away, raised an eyebrow.

"Very well," he sighed. "What is it XI?"

"Yes, well," Marluxia cleared his throat. "I believe most of us here already know what I'm about to say…"

Demyx, shrinking into his chair, squeaked. Tori got a glimpse of Axel's expression before he quickly turned to glance over at her. She waited until he sat back, then continued to survey his actions. He was tapping his fingers. Why is he so nervous? She thought—until she realized she was doing the same thing.

"It concerns two people in this castle," he smiled again. "In fact those same two are here right now. That same couple…" It was strange how he put so much emphasis on the word "couple".

The redhead and the outsider shared a tense moment.

"I want to them to know their secrets out; they cannot hide any longer…"

"Damn you, just get on with it!" Demyx shrieked. He was ready to face his death.

"We are all aware of your recent behaviors, Axel…Tori…"

If the redhead had a heart this is where he would've felt it stop. Tori had been unconsciously clutching Axel's hand, but when she heard Marluxia utter her name, she let go. She felt her chest burn as though a fire had been lit inside her. She was caught, and then the words just came…

"Bravo," she scoffed from where she sat. "I applaud you on your discovery but I am skeptical that it was your own."

"Ah-" The Graceful Assassin was off his guard. "I admit, it wasn't exactly all mywork. You can thank Demyx for the information he gave me."

"Demyx?" Axel alleged. He gazed over at the supposed spy.

The Nocturne stood and fled.

A short while later Tori exited with Axel only a few steps behind.

Comments? Was it good, is it lacking some critical element? Is it not as good as it used to be? Two reviews before I update again.