The Man Once Named Axel

[aftertheflame]

[Just outside the House of Mouse, a man walked down the street. He woke up in an alley just moments ago, not sure how he got there. Or how he's even alive. Moments ago he helped Sora, unfortunately that took pretty much all his strength and energy. Needless to say he kinda sorta.... Well died. Consumed in darkness and that like.

As walked through the streets, it was quiet, not many people were around, but the Downtown area had a lot of lights on. He breathed in the air, he felt... Different somehow... A heartbeated in his throat, where was he? Was he near Sora, again? What was going on?

Pausing the man looked in the mirror, he touched his cheek where his tattoos once were. They were gone...

... Was he... Finally free from them now? Is it possible that he...? Looking down at himself, he noticed the same organization coat, shaking his head at the possibilities. Biting his lip, what did this all mean?!]

((NO SPOILERS PLEASE--I haven't played the game, this is just to see what could happen if I played him from the very beginning. So pretty much this is all headcanon for now. So please no spoilers.))

Comments

[beforethemoon]

What's with the growth spurt, Lea?

[aftertheflame]

Let's just say it's been a long time for me see we've seen each other. At least for me anyway.

Came from a different time.

Can't explain, how it's like this. But we'll just roll with it.

[beforethemoon]

Roll with it?

[aftertheflame]

Ya, we'll roll with it, got it memorized?

[beforethemoon]

You still say that?

[aftertheflame]

[Gives a snort.]

Be kinda boring if I didn't wouldn't you say?

[beforethemoon]

How old are you?

[aftertheflame]

I'm guessin' about 26...

[Looks around at himself, as he puts his hand over his chest.]

Though that's debatable.

[beforethemoon]

I'll say it is-- wait, you guess?

[aftertheflame]

Let's just a lot kinda happened. So I lost track of time.

[Rubs the back of his neck.]

It's not a big deal though.

[beforethemoon]

It kind of is a big deal, Lea, most people know how old they are.

[aftertheflame]

[Folds his arms.]

Let's just say, unlike most people I... Got my priorities kinda jumbled.

[beforethemoon]

Hmph, you would.

[aftertheflame]

[Gives a snort.]

See? Haven't changed too much, huh?

Still the same guy, just taller.

[beforethemoon]

Why would I think you changed, Lea?

[aftertheflame]

Like I said don't worry about it.

Hey, let's go get some ice cream!

[beforethemoon]

Something's bothering you...

[aftertheflame]

Yup, sure is. And that's there is no ice cream in my hand. C'mon, let's head into the place and see if they got Sea-Salt.

[beforethemoon]

Lea, I don't want ice cream, I want to talk.

[aftertheflame]

What about?

[beforethemoon]

Like I said, something's bothering you. And, like always, you're all too eager to avoid it.

[aftertheflame]

Believe me, it's nothing you should worry about. Besides you're safe right now, that's all that matters.

[beforethemoon]

Why wouldn't I be safe?

[aftertheflame]

...

[Looks away.]

[beforethemoon]

You're starting to scare me, Lea.