A/N: Okay...There 100 prompts and each chapter holds 25. I hope you enjoy them. They were originally suppose to be art themes, but I decided to make them drabble-like prompts.

Disclaimer: I wished I owned Kingdom Hearts, but sadly I do not. I can always dream, though.

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1. Introduction- Zexion & Xemnas

Ienzo sat silently, thumbing through the science textbook. The lab was quiet like the calm before the storm, and for a moment the youngest apprentice of Ansem the Wise wondered why he was comparing the tranquility with such a metaphor. He was answered soon enough.

He had been alone in the lab until the door eased open and his Majesty, Ansem entered. Ienzo glanced up and cast a small smile of greeting to the man. This faded rather quickly when another man entered the lab.

"Ienzo, this is the man I've been speaking of. Ienzo, Xehanort. Xehanort, Ienzo."

Prompted by Ansem's introduction of the two, the young apprentice stood up and made his way carefully to stand before Xehanort.

"Welcome to Radiant Garden." Ienzo said, trying to be as kind as possible.

He'd never forget this introduction not even when he lost his heart. He would forever remember the chill sent up his spine when he gazed into Xehanort's golden eyes. There was no warmth in that gaze; nothing but malice and disgust gazed back at him.

Ienzo's first impression would come to pass as correct: His attitude and composure are going to prove to be nothing but trouble. Ansem, you fool, can you not see the greed shining in his eyes?

2. Love- Larxene & Xigbar

Number II had just wanted to practice his marksmanship when he set out into the ivory halls of the Castle. What he had not expected was to find the Organization's sole female member sitting in the middle of the courtyard. If he ever doubted Larxene's ability to be cruel it was now.

Her hands were folded in her lap and her blue eyes shone in what could only be described as confusion and despair. She did not glance at or even acknowledge Xigbar with any movement. She just sighed and spoke as if speaking to the air around her.

"Without hearts can we experience love or are we condemned to feel nothing but lust?"

3. Light- Saix & Roxas

Saix stared at the last member to join the Organization's ranks.

"So," he began, "you're the key."

The young boy just shrugged, his eyes gleaming in both questioning and amazement, "That's what the Superior told me."

Saix turned away, the tainted innocence of the lad was too much to handle. He was just too bright. And he, for once, did not want to be the one to extinguish that light.

4. Dark- Luxord & Vexen

He had expressed extreme dislike for most of the neophytes because they offered him no respect and acted too rashly, but Luxord was different. Vexen had little trouble befriending the "Gambler of Fate". Before being sent off to Castle Oblivion Vexen spoke to the man.

"What fortune do you think I'll find in Castle Oblivion?"

For once the Chilly Academic was amazed as Luxord turned to him with a grave expression.

"Your fortune is cloudy…Dark as the room with no windows and light…I cannot see through the blackness. Practice caution my friend."

5. Seeking Solace- Xaldin & Lexaeus

Neither spoke as they walked the streets of the dark city for the first time. Both knew they were searching for something, but until they could figure out what exactly words were just useless. They only sound was Xaldin's braid's clinking and Lexaeus's heavy footfalls as they blended with the sound of nothing.

6. Break Away- Marluxia & Axel

"Go, Axel!" Marluxia ordered.

"Me?" Axel was in disbelief.

He didn't want to go after Vexen. In all reality it would make his job easier if just allowed the man his fun. It would take care of the rest of the dirty work he would have to do.

Marluxia merely summoned a rose and smirked, "We can't let him ruin our plan. Eliminate him in the name of our Organization…Rid us of our traitor."

Axel's complimentary smirk went unnoticed. He summoned his chakrams. "Done. There's no taking that order back later."

And he had meant that in more than one meaning. Axel was not part of Marluxia's Organization and soon he would break away from that persona.

7. Heaven- Demyx & Luxord

Organization XIII had made their move in what was now called Hollow Bastion. Demyx was to be the first to confront the Keyblade Master in real battle. Luxord watched his young Superior preparing for the confrontation. He noticed his hands shaking as he tuned his Sitar.

"Keep your chin up, boy." Luxord tried to clear the boy's mind of his apparent fear.

Demyx smiled in humor, but it was easy to see the pain he hid.

"Luxord, when we nobodies die…Do you think there's a heaven for us?"

8. Innocence- Larxene & Axel

Axel watched as his subordinate rolled on the floor, sputtering in laughter.

"What's so funny, Larx," Axel asked gruffly, knowing the joke was probably on him.

Larxene continued to giggle until finally in panting breathes she declared, "If you consider yourself innocent then I must be a saint!"

9. Drive- Lexaeus & Marluxia

Just looking at the various members of the Organization you could name what drove them to join. Lexaeus, though big and seemingly a brute, had an air of intellect and sorrow about him. All he wanted was his heart.

Marluxia was an open book and later many of the Organization would wonder why he was allowed to join in the first place. His drive was apparent from the moment he bowed before the Superior. He wanted power and power without any emotional attachments was perfection.

10. Breathe Again- Xigbar & Roxas

Roxas, XIII in their merry band of nobodies had just been informed of his short-comings. Being told he was without a heart had greatly distressed the young man. Xigbar found the boy pacing down the streets of The World That Never Was. Once filled in on what was troubling the boy the older man laughed.

"Ah, you get use to it after awhile. It's kinda like learning to breathe again."

11. Memory- Vexen & Xaldin

The silence of The World That Never Was became shattered as a sheer voice rose into the air.

"Memories…All alone in the moonlight!"

The voice sang and Xaldin walked determinedly down the halls. The song was being emitted from behind a pair of steel double doors. Xaldin cocked an eyebrow…Why would anyone want to sing in Vexen's lab? He quickly shook the question away and opened the door.

"Vexen, what in the name of Oblivion are you doing?" His voice asked with the slightest hint of amusement.

The song stopped and Vexen whipped around abruptly, looking guilty.

"Nothing."

12. Insanity- Saix & Xemnas

There was no questioning why the Superior and Saix got along so well. No questioning why VII had come to be known as his second-in-command. Both of them were cruel in their own sense.

Saix's calm demeanor and seemingly endless patience were dashed if anyone ever talked out of turn. You did not anger the "Lunar Diviner". He had a beast-like quality around him and he enjoyed the thrill of the hunt as well as watching his prey be disposed of.

Where Saix was calculating and unnervingly composed, planning carefully the end result of his hunts and the punishment for everyone who dared cross him, Xemnas was rash and acted upon instinct. He planned, sure, but if given the choice he would merely thrash anyone who opposed him. Some of the newer members had come to discover this the hard way as they received his "punishment."

No one had to ask why I and VII got along; they were both insane.

13. Misfortune- Zexion & Vexen

Once settled down in Castle Oblivion Vexen decided to voice a concern to Zexion. Being the group's logistician, he seemed the best to confide the information to. Once told Zexion sighed and stared at the man.

"Luxord was right to suggest you exercise caution. It is well-known that Marluxia seeks power and he does detest you."

Both the "Schemer" and "Academic" were soon to realize the truth behind Luxord's words. Vexen's future was dark because he had no future. He discovered that at the other end of Axel's chakrams. And Zexion, true to his nature, sat at the table and stared at Vexen's empty spot.

"Dead is he," Zexion sighed, speaking to no one but himself. "What a pity."

14. Smile- Axel & Saix

Within a week of being in his presence, Axel decided that Saix was incapable of smiling. When Saix did smile, or at least that's what he called it, Axel never wanted to see it again. In fact, he was haunted by nightmares of the act that brought upon the "smile" and the expression itself for a week thereafter.

15. Silence- Xaldin & Larxene

No words were needed when his arms held her waist firmly, yet gently.

No words were needed when his lips descended her neck or when they ascended back up to caress her ear.

Neither was any sound needed when he picked up her gently in his arms.

The silence was only broken by the sound of a door closing as Xaldin and Larxene disappeared behind it.

16. Questioning- Xigbar & Xemnas

"Braig," Xemnas used the Freeshooter's original name, "do I ramble?"

The man snorted and shook his head, "Big guy, I'd tell you if you did. Nah, man, you're good."

The Superior nodded and left the room. Xigbar waited for the remnant of his portal to disappear before he let his head fall. His eyes were downcast.

"I just couldn't tell him the truth."

17. Blood- Luxord & Roxas

The wall of cards surrounding Luxord was promptly cut in half by the keyblade. The "Gambler of Fate" stumbled forward, gasping. Sora stood in triumph, but deep within him Roxas watched in horror as the black vines signifying death engulfed him. In that instant, nothing was closer to blood than that blackness.


18. Rainbow- Demyx & Lexaeus

Lexaeus sat in one of the chairs in the library reading Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. It had been a while since he had been granted any free time to read and thus he did so with great pleasure. His harmony, however, was interrupted when the door opened and Demyx entered. He held an air of oppressing seriousness and when you considered the Nocturne's normally upbeat and optimistic attitude this meant trouble.

"Demyx," Lexaeus ventured and once the young man turned his head to regard the burly man he continued, "can I help you?"

Demyx glanced at the bookshelves and then at Lexaeus quickly.

"Do you happen to know where the picture books are?"

The Silent Hero cocked a brow, "Why are looking for a picture book?"

The Melodious Nocturne flushed, "I've forgotten what a rainbow looks like."

19. Gray- Marluxia & Saix

Marluxia often wondered what was so great about the moon. Saix seemed to enjoy it, but for the longest time Marluxia couldn't seem to figure out why. Finally, exasperated with thinking on the subject he asked the man himself.

Saix's eyes flickered away from the object in question to land on the Assassin for a moment as he replied.

"It's gray. Neither white nor black. Neither dark nor light. Both of those essences have shunned me to this oblivion, but the moon…It casts no judgment."

20. Fortitude- Axel & Lexaeus

If anyone ever mocked Axel he'd show them a reason to stand down. No one wanted to play with fire if they had a choice otherwise.

If anyone ever mocked Lexaeus he'd ignore it. Those who had nothing better to do than put down others were insecure with their own selves. He pitied them.

21. Vacation- Vexen & Xemnas

Originally Castle Oblivion was suppose to be a vacation for Vexen. And what a vacation it turned out to be for the man. He got his vacation alright, a permanent one.

Xemnas rubbed his hands against his temples as he contemplated the outcome of his "grand idea" for it was his idea in the first place to send the Chilly Academic there.

"Well," he muttered, "Even, you found your peace. Enjoy your eternal vacation."

22. Mother Nature- Demyx & Xaldin

Wind and water were harmless, right? Someone had to make a quip about that and when the two members possessing these elements discovered the act they brainstormed and let's just say they proved to be Mother Nature's squires of destruction. No one ever spoke ill of either elements again. Everyone feared what III and/or IX would do if they did.


23. Cat- Xigbar & Luxord

Xigbar entered the room and his eyebrows rose.

"What?" Luxord asked, glancing at him.

He sat before a chessboard with Zexion, who was inquiring carefully his next move.

"I would think," Number II stated, "that a man that prides himself with luck would not test it with a black cat, the very sign for negativity in fortune."

Luxord shrugged and stroked the onyx feline's head as she rubbed against his leg.

"I have had her for years and never in that time have I lost a game." He turned back to the chessboard and smirked. "Checkmate."


24. No Time- Larxene & Zexion

Zexion entered the Library of Castle Oblivion and glanced at Larxene as she read her copy of Marquis de Sade. He sighed and thumbed through the many volumes.

"The Keyblade Wielder nears, Larxene. You will be the next to confront him. His heart is more powerful now as he searches for more answers. His power is not to be underestimated. Caution would be advised, but you have no time to formulate a better plan. Yours will fail."

Zexion's words were spoken off-handedly, casually. He had no remorse for her and would not mourn her should she lose. Larxene just took her eyes off her book and glared at Zexion cockily.

"I have plenty of time, but not enough patience."


25. Trouble Lurking- Roxas & Xigbar

Xigbar stared at the boy in both pity and annoyance, "So you want to meet him, he who you ascended from?"

Roxas scoffed and shrugged, "Yeah, why do you care?"

He continued down the hallway, followed by Xigbar's sniggers.

"I don't, but you're just asking for trouble."

Those were the last words Roxas heard before his figure disappeared.