Legacy of a Star Child

Chapter 2: Of Haunting Dreams and Zombie Children

"...I'm not a monster, am I? Like those things? Is that why you are sending me away?"

"No Isa, you are nothing like those things, and I am sorry, I really am. I just want you to be safe."

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-Saix slowly awoke curled up to the side of his windowsill, he had fallen asleep going over a report while enjoying some basking under the faint glow of Kingdom Hearts. He only had gotten about 3 hours of sleep, but it was probably the best sleep he had gotten in a week. A soft grunt escape the weary berserker, as he arose, attempting to shake off any residual drowsiness and desire to just go back to sleep, there was no time for that, he had work to do. He stumbled past a clock that read 5:30 am, he was already getting a slow start, he should have been awake 30 minutes ago. He wasn't going to rush however, time could stand still and wait for him just a little while, he was sure people would find relief for a little extra time away from his orders, and tiger like glare. Off to the bathroom he went to get ready, hopefully a shower would get him a little more coherent before having to hand out missions. Meanwhile, the newest recruit of Organization XIII was already up and about, a strange sight considering he had only come here not long ago, and that ever present zombie like expression lingered and made it almost look like a literal zombie wandering the halls looking for brains. In his stead, were several Samurai Nobodies, they seemed to follow him around everywhere without any prompting, leading to quite the confusion not only for the boy himself, but to half the organization. One particular Samurai seemed to almost be the head of the little troupe, one could tell when they were in a room due to the mannerisms the others would seem to adopt in there presence. They seemed to keep close to the boy, as he lumbered aimlessly through the halls, almost like an older brother looking out for the child. This behavior had caught the interest of a pair of very specific nobodies.-

So, ain't that somethin'. Kids wandering around at strange hours of the morning, how long you think he's been doing that?

-The voice of a certain number 2 of the organization asked someone beside him as the pair traversed the hall, not far from the awkward younger member.-

Oh, he's been doing it since arrival, I have noticed on quite a few occasions when doing nightly patrols that he almost wanders as if he were sleeping. Did we do things like that at the beginning too?

-The figure at Xigbar's side had there hood securely over there head, hands casually in there pockets.-

Ya know... I don't remember.

-The comment from the eye patched sharp shooter seemed to trigger a roar of mild laughter from the one beside him. Clearly, he was amused.-

Oh, good, the I guess I am not the only one. That's a comforting thought. ...We should escort him to where he should be, it appears the Samurai are enabling his wander lust.

-Cooed the one under there hood as they walked off ahead of Xigbar, causing the pirate to blink then grin shaking his head some as he trailed along at his heels.-

Whatever you say, you're the boss.

-The hooded one seemed to almost gracefully glide in there stride as they waltzed a beeline right to Roxas, stopping once he reached out to gently touch the boys shoulder, causing the blond boy to pause, he wasn't exactly startled, but clearly he reacted to the stimulus of being touched. Slowly he shifted his head to look up at the hooded one, glossy blue eyes giving the 10 mile stare. The concealed one merely smiled sweetly before murmuring, almost tenderly.-

Good morning 13, do tell me you actually got sleep and have not been wandering the night away.

-Roxas seemed to blink, almost as if he was actually processing the mans words, slowly, he responded.-