Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts. I do however own Maxis and Zero.

Chapter 1: Zero, Xemnas, and Maxis

"Maxis! Maxis!!" Zero called out as she wandered the halls of the castle. She took a deep breath. "MAXIS!!!!!!"

Normally, Maxis, her German Shepard, would come running to her, usually carrying Xigbar's gun in his mouth. She didn't notice the darkness behind her.

"What's wrong, Zero?" Zero turned to see Xemnas.

"Oh! Superior!" Zero bowed, politely. "I'm sorry. I lost sight of Maxis. Did I disturb you?"

"Not exactly." Zero blinked. "I was actually looking for you."

"For what?"

"Follow me." Zero blinked but followed him, like a little child following her older sibling. He led her to his own office. He opened the door. Inside was Maxis, chewing on some papers Xemnas was working on. Zero's face distorted into a mix of fear, relief and anger.

"Oh Maxis!" She hugged her pet, who barked happily. Suddenly she shouted "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, YOU IDIOT?! EATING THE SUPERIOR'S PAPERS?! BAD DOG!" Xemnas smirked as Maxis' ears went down in sadness. Zero's scolding was ceased when Xemnas started to get his stuff together. "Do you need any help, Superior?"

"No, no. I'm quite alright." Zero nodded and bowed. Maxis bowed his head and followed Zero out of the office. Xemnas sighed. "I don't know why I let him do this…"

"Max, did you have to do that?" Zero asked her pet as she walked with him down the hall.

"Yes, I did. I needed to learn how to spell his name." Maxis said as he trotted behind her into the kitchen.

"Why?"

"It could tell us what his original name was."

"What was it?"

"Not sure. All I know is…Well…His name spells man sex." Zero laughed out loud as he said this.

"Max, you are so stupid."

"Hey, it's true." Zero chuckled.

"Let's go bug Axe and Demy." Maxis barked happily, running after her as she ran off.

End of Chapter 1

Next Chapter coming as soon as I can get it typed.