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"Roxas!"

Marluxia's voice rang throughout the whole castle. The castle was quite a large building. He looked at Axel. "Go find Roxas, Axel." He demanded then stormed out of the room.

All of the Organization members were present in their Meeting Room, all except Roxas.

Demyx snickered, "You'd better find the little shrimp or Marluxia is gonna have your head!"

Axel got out of his black metal chair and sighed. "I'd better before Marxy does."

"That's Marluxia to you." Xaldin growled.

"Yeah. That's what I said. Marxy." Axel taunted as he left the room.

Xaldin growled. He always hated Axel's smart remarks.

The room had a black marble floor and a black tiled wall. A silver table was at the center of the room. The double doors, too, were silver. The room had an odd cold feeling to it. Nothing but the table and chair were in the room. No other furniture or decorations.

"I hope this meeting is worth the wait." Larxene said fidgeting in her seat. "I've been here for two hours. I've got other thing I need to do."

"You never have anything to do, Doll." Xigbar sneered.

"Shut up, Xigbar!" Larxene yelled standing up.

"What's wrong Doll? Can't handle the truth?"

"I said, shut up!"

"Both of you shut up!" Luxord interrupted.

Saix rose from his chair, "That's enough. All of you!"

The room grew silent and Larxene sat down.

Saix sighed, "I don't want to be in here either, but we must be patient."

Larxene gave a little nod and everyone sat quietly waiting for Marluxia, Axel, and Roxas.

Axel dotted around in the hall that lead to the western wing. He knew exactly where Roxas was. The White Room. Namine's room. Roxas was always in that room. Always keeping her company and watching her draw. The kid was crazy about her. Axel continued to take his time. He never liked meetings. Axel wasn't the type to sit still. He was always moving. He finally got to Namine's room after taking his sweet old time.

Axel knocked on the door. "Hello? Roxas? Namine? Are you in there?" He pressed his ear against the door. He could hear Roxas and Namine whisper to each. Axel smiled, "I'm opening the door." He called out to them.

He opened the door. The room was completely white from the floor to the table to the walls. All white with the exception of the colorful drawings scatted all around the floor. The walls were also covered with drawings. Axel looked at the floor to see Roxas, poorly hidden, under a sheet on the floor. Namine was sitting in her white chair, laughing at Roxas' attempt to hide from Axel.

"I think he can see you, Roxas." Namine giggled.

"Shh! Namine, now he can see me." Roxas laughed removing the white sheet from over his face. Namine couldn't stop giggling at Roxas' silliness.

Axel smiled and shook his head. "Come on. Stop flirting and let's get to that meeting. I think everyone's getting antsy."

Namine gasped and turned around to hide her beat red face. Roxas did the same. "We weren't flirting." He said nervously.

Axel sighed, "Whatever." He grinned, "We need to get going. Everyone's waiting and Marluxia's going crazy."

"Oh! Right." Roxas stood up and waved good bye to the blonde girl and followed Axel out the door.

They were both in no hurry to get to the Meeting Room. Roxas looked around the hall. Every ten feet a torch would be on the walls. Without the torches the hall would be pitch black. The walls were made of stone along with the floor. The floor had a dark purple carpet going down the entire hallway. Roxas loved the color.

"Roxas!" Marluxia darted from the shadows in front of them. "Where have you been? Did you not know of our meeting? Or did you just decided not to attend?" Marluxia's voice was strict. Roxas was about to apologize but, Marluxia interrupted. "I don't want to hear it. We mustn't keep Xemnas waiting."

The three of them rushed to the Meeting Room. Marluxia swung open the double doors and seated himself. Roxas and Axel sat down as well. Xemnas rose from his seat. He put his hands behind his back and started to circle the oval shaped table. Every one of the members had their eyes fixed on him. They watched him as if, at any minute, he would attack one of them. The room was flooded with tension. After walking slowly from one side of the table to the next he began to speak.

"As you all know, I am the leader of our Organization and I think we need a vice-leader, just in case anything happens to me."

A few members gasped, others exchanged looks, and other had a grin slapped on their faces.

Xemnas continued, "Yes. Some of you may wonder how it shall be decided. That question is probably buzzing around all of your minds. It's quite simple really."

Every one leaned in to hear Xemnas' words.

"They have to be strong, intelligent, and able to handle sticky situations. Obviously, have to have traits of a leader."

Some of them grew impatient with Xemnas. All they cared about was the vice-leader position. Xemnas had reached his spot at the table, stopped walking, and faced the members, who were waiting for him to speak.

"Three simple tests." Xemnas grinned, holding up three fingers.

Excitement filled them, and some didn't seem to care.

"All who wish to take part in the tests remain in your seats. Those who do not wish to try, leave now."

Even though some such as Zexion or Xaldin didn't really care to be a vice-leader, they found the tests as something to do to pass the time. Others like Roxas and Axel saw this as a challenge and people like Vexen or Marluxia always wished to be the leader. All of the members remained seated. Xemnas smiled.

"Then it's settled! We meet tomorrow in the Library at noon. Don't be late."

Xemnas exited the room. The member began to talk among themselves.

"I wonder what the tests are going to be." Larxene wondered.

"They're probably something too dangerous for you, Lass." Luxord taunted.

Larxene ignored the gambler and turned to Zexion. "What do you think Zexion?"

Zexion shrugged. "Knowing Xemnas, probably something easy at first then something totally messed up at the end. That's his style of things."

"Probably." Larxene nodded.

"There's nothing to worry about, Larxene." Axel reassured her. "You've got me and Zexy at your side!" Axel swung his arm around Zexion. He gave Larxene a nervous and reassuring smile. Something about Zexion's smile made her blush a little. Axel laughed.

Marluxia, Vexen, and Xaldin left the room without talking to anyone. Axel watched them leave.

"Man, I have a feeling that someone's plannin' somethin'." Axel said.

Roxas nodded in agreement.

"Hmph. Wouldn't really surprise me." Luxord scoffed.

Xigbar nodded.

Luxord sat up. "Let's get going, Xigbar. This damn chair is so uncomfortable."

Xigbar followed Luxord out the door.

Axel hopped up on the table. He toke an odd stance and pointed at the double doors.

"Lady and gents! Let's take our leave!" He said, and then laughed. His laughter was both hysterical and scary, but it's something everyone was used to. Right when the crazed man jumped off the table, Larxene, Roxas, and Zexion followed him out the doors.

Saix got up from his seat and left about a minute after Axel's group.

All who remained was Demyx and Lexaeus. Demyx was bouncing in his chair ever since the meeting began. As for Lexaeus, he just sat there looking at the air.

"Hey Demyx," Lexaeus began to ask, "Do you think the test are going to be hard?"

"Maybe…it'll be so cool!" The jumpy sitar player chirped.

"Yay!" Lexaeus cheered in his Sylvester Stallone like voice, clapping his hands like a five year old. He always sounded like him. "Demyx…hug!!!"

Demyx was then caught in an unexpected embrace. He could feel his spine breaking.

"Lexaeus," Demyx managed to gasp, "Let…go…can't…breathe…"

It was true. He couldn't breathe, but Lexaeus still clung on to his only friend, swinging him around like a little girl and her rag doll.

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A/N: I'm done with the first chapter. Review please!

I've got a lot more chapters to come!