A/N: Had this idea for a bit, but then I stopped due to class. Now I need a bit of motivation to do this essay due in like 3 hours do I decided to at least try and finish it… which I just did…now yesterday. Good thing I went over this and re-read it. I repeated the same thing like 3 times.
Summary: In which the characters of Kingdom Hearts get to meet themselves. Or rather, what the fans make of them. (Inspired by Those Lacking Spines)
Zexion
Zexion sat on the bed of his room with a book at hand, bored out of his mind. He had nothing else to do, which in a way was appropriate for living in a world of nothingness. But it was so boring, and one didn't need emotions to be bored. Ever since that Roxas boy had joined he had no missions to take care of really, unless he was accompanying him. Yet even that was rare. Zexion shook his head and turned a page in the book at hand.
The book he possessed had been from Larxene's personal collection. True he was more of a scientific scholar, but every once in a while he'd read some fiction to distract him. However, he felt as though he should be distracted from the book.
'That girl's insane. Must be why she reads things like this…'
With left back at square one, Zexion sat the book down on his bedside and stood. A long walk around the castle might do him a bit of good. If he zoned out enough maybe he could see actual color on the walls.
Unfortunately things didn't go as planned. It had been at least an hour and the walls were still different shades of white and grey. He had managed to make it all the way down to the Soundless Prison just from wandering aimlessly. If he could feel, he'd be irritated. Then again such was the life of a Nobody. Sighing, he simply turned around and decided to head back to his room.
"W-wait!"
Zexion halted and turned. Just what did Demyx want? And why did he sound so panicked? Not like he could actually be panicked.
The blonde nearly ran right into Zexion as he stumbled to a stop.
"Jeez don't run away from me like that! I swear you're more agile than you look. What did I say wrong?"
The briefest thought of accidently stepping into a different universe flew across Zexion's mind as he crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow.
"IX what are you talking about?"
This time it was Demyx's turn to look confused.
"Uh. You… ran away. Just now."
From the look on Zexion's face Demyx decided it was a good time for some sort of explanation, or at least getting one in return.
"You don't remember what happened like 2 minutes ago?" he asked.
Zexion shook his head.
"Uh… well this is weird. Ok, I'll start from the top. I was just practicing a new song I came up with, ya know 'cause Larxene seems to get ticked when I play up in the Gray place, but anyway! I heard… uh… crying. I stopped, looked around, and then I found you just walking towards me crying!"
Before Demyx could continue, Zexion held a hand up for him to stop.
"First off, were you hallucinating or something? Nobodies can't cry in the first place, even less so myself. Second, this is the first time I've seen you in approximately 5 days."
"That's the thing!" Demyx continued enthusiastically, at this point completely ignoring Zexion's mouth which opened and closed whenever cut off.
"You were just sobbing and it looked sooo sad. But then I thought, hey Zexion's never sad, he just looks that way with the hair and all. So, you came up to me and said, Oh Demyx-kun, whatever kun means, you have such wonderful skill. P-please, sing to me!"
Zexion's attempt at speech came to an utter stop as he continued to listen. He wasn't sure what to do, or say, for once. He wasn't even sure what he should feel. Demyx continued without delay.
"So then, I was pretty darn confused. I mean, I can play but I can't sing or anything. So, that's what I told you. That I wasn't really all that much of a good singer, but I could play something that sounded kind of like singing. Then, you just flipped out." Demyx waved his hands for emphases creating a small breeze through Zexion's hair. Even as the strands hit his face he remained quiet and as blank as any nobody could be.
Whoever this imposter was, they had to be found and fast. Hopefully the other members wouldn't be as foolish as IX and actually try and capture, or kill, it. Light forbid Larxene or Marluxia find his copy.
"And how exactly did I 'flip out?'" Zexion asked, quite unsure if he really wanted to know.
"Well." Demyx paused in a moment of thought. He looked from Zexion to the floor then back again. "Well. You. Uh…"
"Just spit it out!"
Demyx raised his hands in surrender. "Alright fine! You started bawling like a baby and said 'Demyx! Don't you love me? I thought I was special to you, like we were meant for each other!' and then I was like, 'Hey what are you talking about?' and then you got all quiet and then went 'So it's true. You're leaving me' and then ran off! I swear it's the truth. I had no idea what you were talking about so I just ran after you. See?"
A gloved palm made its way to Zexion's head as he let the news sink in. Not only was some insane imposter going around making the most absurd statements, but it was also loose within the castle and anyone could find it. Was this some sort of failed clone from Vexen? It couldn't be. True the man was a genius, but he overly enjoyed sharing every bit of knowledge with him. Or did he want to make it a surprise? No that couldn't be it either.
"Demyx…"
"Uh, yeah?"
"You saw…it, running in this direction?"
Zexion removed his hand just in time to see Demyx nod.
"We will split up and find this imposter. If you see any other members, or any other Nobody, ask them if they've seen me, if I said anything, and or where I went off to. If by luck you run into it again, capture it. Drown it if you must."
"But what if it's really you?"
"Ask what…" he smirked. "Ask me anything."
"S-sure."
Without another word Zexion turned and opened a Corridor. He wasn't exactly sure where to find it, but the imposter might just be wandering stupidly given that anyone could get lost in this place, even the members.
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Xemnas stared blankly at the sight in front of him. Whoever this was, they looked a lot like Zexion. However, it defiantly wasn't him.
It was a general rule that Nobodies didn't have emotions. It was common that they imitated them. But not even the masters of emulation could pull this off, and right now, he wasn't sure if he should kill the thing or keep it for a twisted form of entertainment. Though a cage would be needed. After all, not a single living, dead, or in between being had ever hugged The Superior.
He was admiring the growth of Kingdom Hearts, when suddenly he felt another's presence. He knew it wasn't Saix, so he turned to see who dared to intrude. Right as he turned, a certain someone clamped themselves onto his front. The 'attack' had no malice so he didn't exactly register it, until his mind kicked in and he realized that it was something that looked like Zexion on him and crying. He didn't bother speaking since he let go and began sniffling out some sappy story about a non-existent love life and how he, The Superior, should comfort him.
From the slight cool he actually felt after Zexion let go he assumed he wasn't asleep and in some demented dream. Then again one could feel in dreams… as well as nightmares. Or it could be an illusion cast by the Schemer himself, but he was sure his powers worked a bit different.
"…d-do you love me. Xemnas?"
Xemnas blinked, still entirely unsure of what to do. Killing it was high on his list, but it might fade and he couldn't bring the corpse to Zexion for answers. But, as Superior, he could question him without the body and still get answers.
"There you are."
The actual Zexion said as he slowly ascended the stairs to the Altar. He hesitated after seeing Xemnas standing there, his hands crackling with energy as though his weapons were an inch from being summoned.
"Explain." Was all Xemnas said.
"I would like to know as well. I figured if I tracked it down, I could get some answers. Apparently Demyx ran into it first, at least, he's the only one I've heard news from."
"No! Get out of here you i-imposter! Xemnas is so mine and I'm not letting anyone else have him." The other Zexion placed his hands on his hips and huffed dramatically. "You must have been the one on my Demmy-kuns mind. And…"
Both Nobodies looked on as the other began sobbing again. It was then when Zexion noticed it had on eye liner that had been smeared, lip gloss, and donned several facial piercings. Just how in the world did Demyx mistake that for him?
"…And he left me for you! But no, I'm not gonna go back to cutting myself and sitting in the dark. Xemny will show me the light."
At that time Demyx ran right into the scene panting slightly. As he spotted the double Zexions, he placed a hand at his hip. "Now I see why you said ask you anything."
Zexion didn't turn to face him as he continued to glare at the other him.
"Uh, and it looks like nobody else saw you, except a Dusk. Apparently it said you talked to him… about everything."
"Did you kill it?" Zexion's voiced rose as he whipped around.
"No. Why would I want to do that?"
"You idiot, those things gossip! I'm sure everyone and their other will know about this by now."
"Oh." Demyx looked down and scratched the back of his head. "You want me to track it down don't you?"
"Now." Zexion deadpanned as he turned away.
"Just as you will eliminate this one, VI" Xemnas ordered. "In fact, I do not care about where it came from. As long as it is dead, and never heard from again."
Not wanting to witness any murder, Demyx opened a Corridor and left to find that one dusk out of who knows how many. It was going to be a long day and for once he didn't want to slack off. Being under some sort of nightmare illusion wasn't on his agenda any time soon.
Zexion summoned his Lexicon with a smirk forming on his face. He would make this one quick, but enjoyable.
"Oh pshhaw! Ugh, that sounded so prep. So are you gonna read to me or something?"
"No. I'm going to give you frostbite then burn the rest of your body."
Before the other could make another accusation, Zexion fired a simple Blizzara at the other, indeed freezing the lower half of his body. Though the effect took a few seconds, the other's panting of pain was enough to satisfy Zexion.
"I honestly don't like to kill people. But, to wear my face and insult me is quite, deserving. If by some chance you return to whence you came, deliver this to whoever your creator is. Do not send any more imposters. Or they will be killed."
"B-but, we… We-re the s-"
Any other speech was unheard as Zexion sent a massive fireball to the other. The ice from its waist down melted, and evaporated, leaving no trace left.
Xemnas nodded and turned back to the growing heart behind him.
"Good work, VI. It would be wise to search the castle for any more of them. If I see any more, then I will hold you responsible for it."
The smirk on Zexion's face faltered for a split second. "Of course."
Hopefully he wouldn't find any more copies of himself for a long time unless he was making the illusions.
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I'm sooo sorry! I was gonna make this into a humor story, but it just got dark ya know? Oh look at that I'm 10 min late for class. Well, make that 20 by the time I spell check this and publish it. Anyway, I hate the whole emo, gay for Demyx portrayals of Zexion. Same goes for the bubbly, annoying gay for Demyx. I got no problem with homosexuality, but just like straight couples, there's the cool couples and then the "Oh god make it stop" kind.