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It was a death mission. Both of them knew it.

Maybe the Superior decided to be merciful, maybe he was just tired of dealing with a listless Demyx. Cracked smile, broken laughter, where was the Nobody they once knew?

Slow footsteps, struggling under the weight of tragedy. Blink, end the chord, ask for news.

"…All those in Castle Oblivion were defeated." Sharp blue eyes look almost apologetic, but there is no reassurance there. No comfort for the comforter.

He followed the rainfall, faded like an ancient memory. The melodies were only bitter, the spark flickered out. An imitation of an imitation.

"You leave in an hour."

There was nothing to take, no one left to say goodbye to. No marks on nonexistent hearts.

It was as if they never were.

AN: I'm not particularly happy with this. Guh.