Chapter One: A new friend

Axel walked down the hallways of the Organization's base in The World That Never Was. He was avoiding his old friend Saix. He seemed intent on giving Axel boring missions that would have been otherwise taken up by those of a lower number than his. It didn't help that Saix had been spending a lot of time with their leader, Xemnas. Not that Axel was jealous, but Saix could get really annoying, acting all high and mighty. Axel had so far stayed out of his sight, avoiding the main area and other places Saix could be found. But he knew he was out looking for him. It was common knowledge that Saix's favorite past time was showing his superiority off. And sure enough, Axel rounded a corner and almost ran in to Saix. He was holding a piece of paper, and when he finally became aware of who he had run into, he sneered.

"Axel, there you are. I have been searching for you." Saix stepped back, putting a few feet between them. "Xemnas himself has hand-picked you for this mission."

Axel rolled his eyes. "Of course he did. Why would he choose me? Aren't you his favorite?"

"You should be proud that our leader has chosen you, even with other, more capable Members available," Saix sneered.

"What's that supposed to mean? I guess I have no choice. His highness chose me after all" Axel crossed his arms over his chest.

"Good, you will be in charge of training our newest member. Before her heart was taken, she was known as Mia, but we shall refer to her as Axim, Organization Member number XIII." Saix turned, and strode away. Axel followed him, but paid good enough attention to stay a good distance away. They passed rooms that were filled with other members who were busy trying to contain those Nobodies with similar traits as them. The only Nobodies he was okay with are the Assassins. They were less annoying to him. Axel was lost in thought and didn't notice Saix stop at a room, causing him to almost bump in to him.

"Axim is in here. She has already been updated on what is going on. It is up to you to train her in the field for reconnaissance missions and such." With a flourish, Saix strode away, leaving Axel alone at the door. He stood there for a few moments, contemplating just walking away, but decided against it for fear of invoking Xemnas' wrath.

He knocked on the door three times then let himself in. A small figure was sitting on a bed in the corner. The girl lifted up her head and pulled back her hood, showing her face. She looked at him with big eyes, one green, one blue, and smiled.

"Hello, I am Axim, or as Saix calls me, Number XIII," she said standing up. She had light purple hair that barely touched he shoulders and was neither straight nor curly, so it stood up everywhere. She was short in height, and Axel nearly towered over her. But for being so short, she had a curvy figure, and the customary black cloak clung somewhat tightly to her body. Axel was at a loss for words. Never in his time as an Organization Member had he seen a Nobody so beautiful.

"Um, hey, the name's Axel." He walked over to where she was standing and tapped her forehead with his forefinger. "Got it memorized?"

"I think I do," she replied with a sweet smile.

"Well, I suppose we should start on your training then," he said, head ing towards the door.

Axel spent most of the day telling Axim about the Organization and explaining about the other worlds. They had taken a short trip to Agrabah for a small mission, just to give Axim a taste of what to expect.

"Say, would you like to come with me to Twilight Town?" Axel asked as they returned to the castle at the end of the day.

"Alright," Axim replied smiling. She had a pretty smile, and for someone without a heart, she never seemed to stop.

They reached Twilight Town, and Axel ordered them both a stick of sea-salt ice cream. Then they headed to his favorite place at the top of the tower.

"This is very good," she said between licks.

"I know. I've never had anyone to share this with before." Axel sat down on the ledge of the tower, letting his feet hang over the edge. He patted the place next to him for Axim to sit next to him.

They sat there, enjoying their ice cream in silence. Every once in a while, Axim would make a little noise in excitement, as a person would walk underneath them. She would point at their outfits and laugh or make up a little story to go along with their activity.

"Axim?"

"Yes, Axel?" She was looking at him now.

He shifted nervously. " Do you remember anything about your past?"

She was silent for what felt like forever before she answered.

"Only bits I guess… I know my name was Mia, and there was a boy. But that's it." She told him this with a small voice. "Do you remember yours?" she was looking back up at him.

"I know that my name was Lea. And Saix and I were once friends. He used to be Isa. Ever since the organization, our friendship has kinda gone downhill. He acts like he is better than me." Axel looked away uncomfortably.

"Well then, I guess that you and I will have to be friends." Axim smiled up at him. He looked back at her to return a smile before looking back out over the town. He felt a small amount of pressure added to his shoulder and saw that Axim had placed her head there and closed her eyes. He moved so he could place his arm around her.

"I guess we will," he said. Axim sat up quickly, looking around. "What's wrong?" he asked, body going tense.

He felt the familiar sensation of summoning his chakrams when she said, "I just realized we are out of ice cream."

Axel immediately relaxed, then laughed. "You just scared the crap out of me. I thought there was a problem."

"Don't you realize, this is a problem!" she exclaimed standing up. Axel laughed again, then stood up next to her.

"Well then, I guess we'll just have to get more." He placed his hands behind his head and walked towards the stairs. Axim quickly caught up to him and linked their arms together.

"I am glad that we are friends," she said as they made their way down the stairs.

Axim/Mia is a friend of mine who is in love with Axel and she asked me to create a fanfic of them! My own original character will be introduced in a different story :). Please review!