Burning Desire

Summary: Axel, much like others in the Organization XIII has taken a great interest in the newest member, Roxas. Along with trying to comfort Roxas to come to terms with his past, Axel finds another battle waging inside him. It isn't long before Marluxia comes to entwine Axel in a dangerous game of wits and loyalty that threatens to push Axel over the edge and plots to overthrow the Organization and kill it from the inside out. Warning – Angst/Dark/Drama/Tragedy Fanfiction: Yaoi Lemon, Possible D/s Elements and Torture, Violence, (Implied Marluxia + Larxene) (Axel x Roxas) (Marluxia x Axel)

A/N: Greetings and welcome! Been on a bit of a hiatus but I'm back in the writing spirit of fanfictions after playing KHII which inspired this fic. Regardless, be aware that the warnings in the story may change as the story progresses. My plot bunnies have a habit of derailing me from time to time. In either case, thanks for reading and hope you enjoy.

-shadowlink

Disclaimer: I do not own any Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy characters. Copyright goes explicitly to Square Enix and their respected affiliates.

Warning: Burning Desire may contain spoilers from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II.

Chapter 1

Marluxia's mouth pressed together as he regarded Larxene, with a rather cold stare. "This had better be good to get me up at this time of the hour." However as she had never bothered to bother him in the past with useless information, he was trying to perk up to keep from snapping too much. He had moved into a robe to make himself decent taking a seat on one of the cushions of the couch. "Well... you dare come to my chamber here at the Castle(1) so speak."

She twirled her throwing knives between her fingers looking out of the Castle's window. "Well I guess I could have waited, but I thought that this would peek your interest and just had to come over." Chuckling softly she watched Marluxia. "The Dusks have spotted three wilders of the keyblade."

Those words definitely gotten Marluxia's attention. Standing up, he would move towards the bed chamber's door. While he ruled the Castle, occasionally there were some of the other organization members that crept in. Staying silent, the pink haired man was listening for movement outside and discovered nothing amiss. "Go on... where were they at exactly, for the matter... how long?"

Larxene was smirking seeing the interest in Marluxia's face. "I figured that would change your tune. I cannot account for two, but you will be happy to know that one is in the World(2)." And that implication was enough to have the blonde go back to play with the knives in her hand. "I can't say the exact time for sure, but he has been wondering around at the beach. Even more interesting is that he wields not just one, but two keyblades."

Closing his eyes, Marluxia thought of what this could mean. He had known of Riku and Sora. Hell, Vexen was doing his own experiments off of data from Riku as they spoke right now to gain insight into the original. "A Nobody that is able to wield such a rare power like that." It had great potential if he could harness it.

"You really think it's a Nobody?"

"Of course it is, what other beings would come to the World?"

Marluxia did have a point, still Larxene was a bit interested as to how this was going to play out. "Yes... how do you think that happened?"

"Impossible to really say. Unfortunately I haven't done enough diving in Organization's archives to figure out just what has been done before I arrived here." However, now that it was being brought up, he was going to make his attention to find out what was going on. "I'm guessing the Nobody hasn't been captured then?"

"No, he has slain the lesser Nobodies that have went after him. Even I have seen for myself... he has exceptional skills for someone so young."

Eyes narrowed as he thought of what to do next. Everything was moving a bit fast for his taste, but as much as he saw this as the perfect opportunity... "You don't say... Does Superior(3) know of this?"

"I am sure that the survivors of that boy's weapons have already reported what they have seen. Not many can wield an object like that, much less in this world."

"Not too surprising I suppose. Very well then..." Sighing, he would move towards the bed to lay down once again upon the soft sheets. "Stay low for now and see if you can keep an eye on the stray that is running around. He might be of some use later on down the line." First thing was first, he wanted to get back to sleep and think of what his next move would be.

"What if he gets away from the World?"

"Worry not, Superior will take care of him for sure. We have other things to preoccupy ourselves with now. I believe that it is time that I get something more for my time spent in the Organization." Chuckling softly, he would turn back to Larxene, arrogant smile just as ever plastered on his face. "They all should be getting their just deserts and you my dear shall have a thrown by my side as you should have in the begining." Hand extended out beckoning her to move towards him. "Come... since you have made this trip here, it's only fair that you stay with me tonight."

Larxene bowed hearing those words. Like Marluxia she too was growing tired of the ideology of what it meant to be in the Organization and their goals. "As you command."

"That I do." What she didn't know was that Marluxia really had no intention in sharing his bounty with anyone, once he got what he wanted, no one else mattered. It was natural instinct of course; the man had no heart to begin with.

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The nature of whoever it was that was out there eliminating the Dusks like that made Vexen wonder if he was dealing with one of those that Xemnas spoke of when the Organization first formed. It was only a matter of time before the Heroes of the Light found their happy plane of existence. But there was something that was throwing the scientist off even as he shoved in the data CD into his computer. A keyblade... here? He was intrigued by it all, and wanted to know more about the person wielding it. No one had actually seen the face of the wielder considering that it was covered in the same black robes that he and the other Organization wore. "Very curious..." Perhaps if he studied them enough he could gain some insight as to why the keyblade fell into the hands of only a select few. "Axel-", Pausing, he'd glanced over his shoulders before he'd bark an order. "Go greet our new guest. You are doing nothing important anyway."

Back was to the wall hearing that order and Axel was more than happy to tell Vexen just how he felt. "Ch', last time I checked, Xemnas gave orders, not you Vexen." Being rather disgruntled, he countered Vexen with nothing but ill will set on his face. He had no time to spend down here watching the scientist dabble in such things like this, but the bastard had wanted to speak with him about the intruder that was near the edge of the World's gates. "You want to find the person out there do it yourself. I have my own goals to worry about."

Paying no attention to Axel's little tantrum, Vexen began to write notes about what appeared on the computer screen. It was a video of Riku fighting a few of the Neo Shadows that had popped up in the area. "He may be our number one in the Organization, but I am higher up when it comes to numbers than you. To defy your superior, is to go against Xemnas." He paused as a smile crossed his lips. "And I'm sure you hardly want to do that now do you Flurry of the Dancing Flames?"

Fire bellowed around Axel's body at the implications of what the other was saying. He didn't want to listen to Vexen that was for sure. Much like many of the Organization members, the scientist was just another arrogant bastard that needed to be cut down to size. However, that threat was enough to get Axel with changing the subject to something else before he lashed out at this man. "And when I see him?"

"Fight him. It would help if we got an idea how strong his powers are. If he looses, bring him to Where Nothing Gathers(4), if he does win against you-" Chuckling, he'd go back to his readings over the artificial body he was trying to create. "Then I guess... you could use more training along with your Assassin Nobodies eh?" Though if this intruder did beat Axel that alone would say what he and the rest of the Organization were dealing with.

Narrowing his eyes, Axel manifested the chakrams in his hands. Wrists twirled the weapons in his hands in an irritated manor still giving Vexen an all too dirty look. "If he comes back in pieces, I'll be sure to tell Superior that it was your fault." Body was rigid as he left Vexen to continue his work. Fucker... the pyro was hardly an errand boy, but here he was tracking down a rouge that had come to the World. Oh well, perhaps it would be an opportunity for him to imagine he was beating the living shit out of Vexen. He had no idea what he was dealing with, but if his target really did have a human form, he must have been powerful. "Humph, guess this will be the highlight of my night..."

To be continued.

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(1) The Castle – Castle Oblivion where Marluxia reigns as Lord

(2) Superior - What the other Organization members sometimes refer to Xemnas as.

(3) The World - In reference to The World that Never Was, a haven for the Nobodies featured in KHII.

(4) Where Nothing Gathers – Circular chamber consisting of 13 chairs that the Organization gathers to hold their meetings.