Got A Secret, Can You Keep It?(Ff/kh)

Chapter 45

It was a matter of time before you met Prince Laguna, but of course only from the sidelines. You decided to stay back, fight and observe. But so it was also time for see Zack, and Angeal again. Both males were on a quest of delivering a message, join the battle for a few days and then leave.

However, as soon as Zack spotted you, he didn't hesitate to sprint to you and lift you off the ground, take you in his arms and spin you around. He was utterly happy to see you, a giant smile on his face despite the the bags under his eye. He was clearly exhausted, surprisingly enough, he looked alright. "I'm so glad to see you again and away from King Mateus." At least you had a chance of fighting and survive here, not with King Mateus.

You shifted your gaze to Angeal and shared a smile with him too. "I couldn't agree more, how have you all he doing? Not so well with with war, I suppose."

The older male, even with all the responsibilities he had managed to smile back at you. "We're doing good so far, we managed to recuperate smaller villages and some minor Kingdoms. But King Xemnas has done what he has without even involving himself and his people. It's...A matter of time before things turn for the worse." He hasn't spoken with the prince and once he was notified that he would see him, he excused himself.

But once you got the opportunity to stay alone with your friend, you needed to ask what had him so worried and preocupied. "Are you alright? You look as if something is bothering you."

He opened his mouth to speak but there were others around, listening and watching. They acted as if what they had observed was so scandalous. "Come on, let's talk somewhere else." Although it wasn't that long since they arrived, they were already been assigned a tent which was definitely a lot bigger than the rest. There were two cot, one opposite the other. Zack occupied one and motioned for you to take a seat on the other.

He raised his gaze for a moment and then lowered it as he dragged his hand donw his face. His shoulders slumped, definitely showing just how tired he was. "It's Aerith, she's been missing for the past two months." There was hesitation as if not sure if he was doing the right thing to tell you, "At first we didn't know where she was, bit then we found some one was able to see who took her. I'm...just not sure why King Xemnas took her...It makes not sense."

King Xemnas, that man took her. You showed your surprise on your face but, then you lowered your gaze to the ground. You didn't particularly know here that well, you saw her just a couple of times. There...Was nothing particularly special about, and what you meant was that she didn't have anything that could serve him. Unless there was if not...Could her kidnapping have anything to do with you? About what Roxas told you? That he was actually looking for you and kill you? If so...Did he kill her? Or was he about to?

Swallowing you returned your attention to Zack. He didn't notice how your surprise changed to worry. Just...How important was she to him? Shaking your head, you scolded yourself to even ask that. If it was one of your friends, you too would be as worried as him. But...Should you tell him?

Despite the importance of that information, you haven't really thought about. You didn't have the time to, and it didn't really hit you that hard before. That is, until now. If she was hurt because of you, Zack would never forgive you. "There's..." You scooted closer, "There's something I have to tell you."

Hearing the gravity in your voice, he finally raised his gaze. "What is it?"

"Do you...Do you know about Xemans and-

"That's enough." Roxas interrupted entering the tent without being invited. His eyes remained on your form, "This is none of his concern."

Zack only glanced from you to Roxas, "none of his concern?" This time you jumped to your feet. "His friend was take by Xemnas." Then you paused, "did you know about it?" His silence and how he looked away made you gasp. "How could you? Why didn't you tell me?"