The Thirteenth Order
Prologue
"Nothing. That is all we Nobodies are. We strive for what we once had. Hearts. Look around here. What do you see? We are all that is, or maybe we were all that ever was… Atoxkal. Rise. Rise and join us. Strive for what we once had!" Xernontha's words still rang in his head as he prepared for the missions this day brought. For exactly two weeks, Atoxkal had been given training 'missions'. Though, finally, he was to be given his first true mission.
As Atoxkal walked down the hallway to the Grey Area, he was met by the dark greeting of Xórn. "Atoxkal. Your assignment is going to be a simple one today. Go to Traverse Town and patrol the Third District for Heartless. Remember though, only the Artificial Heartless release their hearts, not the Pureblood Heartless."
"I shall then, Xórn." Atoxkal replied.
Xórn held his hand up. "Wait, Xernontha ordered me to give you these. They are potions and ethers. Use them only in emergencies." With that, Xórn turned and walked away.
As Atoxkal was about to open a Corridor of Darkness to leave, a call stopped him. "Atoxkal, wait!"
"Yes? I'm sorry; I am just in a bit of a hurry at the moment. Xórn finally gave me my first mission. Also, remember how furious you told me Xórn can get if you wait too long to start your mission, Tarhasreux?" Atoxkal said as he turned around.
"That's what I am here about. Xernontha told me to come and help you clear out the Heartless." Tarhasreux replied.
Atoxkal nodded and said, "Ready, then?"
Tarhasreux chuckled and said, "Of course, I am. Why wouldn't I be?"
"Well, let's go." Atoxkal said. With that, he opened a Corridor of Darkness and they both departed to Traverse Town.