Aoi Hyoudou: While PokéHearts: The Chosen One's Fate And Destiny is on a temporary hiatus until spring break, I'm going to do a series of one-shots that revolves around Xhäs and his relationship with each member of Organization XIII. This takes place before Xhäs's betrayal. Enjoy!

XIV

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Xion.

She was one of the recent members who joined Organization XIII. Just like him and Roxas, she too can use the Keyblade. He noticed that she was standing still in the Grey Area with a blank expression on her face, staring off into space. "Xion?"

Xion immediately flinched when she heard someone calling her name. She quickly glanced at Xhäs, who was walking over her direction. "O-Oh, hey, Xhäs, I'm surprised to see you here." She greeted her friend with a forced smile.

"I just got back with Larxene from our mission." he answered simply, returning the smile.

"I see," Then Xion fell silent again.

Xhäs raised an eyebrow in suspicion. "Are you okay? You seem a bit quieter than usual. Did something happen?"

"Huh?!" Xion blinked and then flailed her arms frantically. "No no no no no no no! I'm fine, really! You don't need to worry about me."

Xhäs sighed dejectedly, massaging his temples. "Why are you making things so difficult, Xion?"

Xion stared at her feet. "I'm sorry."

Xhäs blinked confusedly, but then softened his gaze at the girl. "Hey, what about we go get some fresh air?" This immediately gained the female Nobody's attention.

"Are you sure we can leave without Xemnas's permission?" Xhäs simply waved her off.

"I'm sure he's fine with it. After all, he did appoint me to watch over you and Roxas." Then he extended his glove hand out to his friend. "So how about it?"

Xion hesitated briefly as she stared at his hand until she finally accepted his invitation and grasped it with hers. "Sure." She smiled.

Moments later, they were hanging out on top of the Clock Tower located in Twilight Town and enjoying their sea-salt ice cream. "Mmm…Never gets old."

"I agree."

They were enjoying the awesome scenery in silence until Xion broke the ice. "Say, Xhäs?"

"Hm?" He glanced to his friend who was staring at her lap.

"Have you ever wondered if we shouldn't exist at all?" she asked quietly.

That was a really good question.

Did he?

Xhäs thought momentarily until his lips slowly curled into a small smile. "All the time-" Xion gasped and stared at him, surprised. "-but that hasn't stopped me for being who I am and you shouldn't worry about it either, Xion."

"But-"

"As long as you have strong connections with people around you, you will continue to exist."

"Really…?"

Xhäs offered her a reassuring smile. "Yeah…even we have a connection."

"We do?" Xion blinked.

Xhäs chuckled in amusement. "I don't know why, but you're like a little sister to me, Xion."

"I see," She smiled, looking somewhat relieved. "I'm glad to hear that, but don't expect me to start calling you big brother anytime soon, Xhäs." she teased.

"Whatever you say, little sis."

They shared a good laugh.

"Anyway-" Xhäs stood up to his feet after finishing his ice cream. "-it's about time we head back." Xion nodded as she stood up to her feet, too. "Knowing Axel and Roxas, they must be wondering where we run off to?"

"And Larxene, too." Xion teased again.

"She needs to stop being so overprotective. I can take care of myself." he grumbled.

"Sure, big brother~!"

"Quiet, you!"

A/N: Such a nice interaction between two siblings. Next up is Roxas, Xhäs's successor. Hope you like this series so far!