Chapter One – A New Recruit

As I make my way to the doors of Castle Oblivion, my eyes widen with fear of the gloomy darkened sky, Kingdom Hearts in its full moon phase. A cloaked, hooded figure rests atop the castle, looking down on me—watching my every step. The figure swoops down as I approach the stoop. I remain silent—afraid. It removes its hood to reveal a tanned male's face with features such as an eye patch covering one of the two golden yellow eyes, luxurious long, silver-streaked hair, pulled back into a simple, yet delicate, ponytail. He has somewhat of a battle scar, as I would guess, below his visible eye. He has almost elven ears, and a smirk painted upon his lips.

"So you're the new recruit ol' Xemmy picked from the pansy garden? Pathetic...," he says to me in a surfer-dude's voice. I have to wonder... Is that his true voice, even for someone in his elderly appearance?

I nod my head nervously. "Y-yes sir... Nine, Demyx... M-Melodious Nocturne…," I state in reply.

"Heh… Two, Xigbar. Freeshooter." He looks around for my luggage. "Uhm… Where's yer bags, kid?"

"I-I didn't bring any… and I'm not a kid…"

"As if! Yer pretty young to me… {And hot…} But you do have something to change into, though, right?"

I shake my head. "N-no… It's all at my house…"

"Kid, this is yer home now, like it or not. What World are you from?"

I pause to think for a sec. "…Twilight Town, Xigbar."

He crosses his arms and sighs. "A'ight. I'll open a portal for us. It'll take us there. We won't have very long, so take only what's necessary."

I nod, and he summons a portal, pushing me through, along with himself. The entryway seals shut. Once we arrive, I lead the way to what is now my old home. It is a one bedroom, one bathroom, one everything else apartment. Small. I open the door and head straight for my room. I grab my wallet, sticking it into my back pocket. Xigbar finds me a suitcase, and drops it beside me, before helping me pack. I pack the usual… Five pairs of silk boxers ('coz I love silk), about nine shirts, five pairs of jeans, some socks, a couple of undershirts, and my black high-topped Converse.

I find myself a small box, and start filling it up as well. The contents? Oh, nothing out of the ordinary... Just my hair supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, hair gel, a brush and a comb; my eyeliner, a few necklaces, rings; some of my favorite video games and systems; fish netted-and otherwise-sleeves; and of course, condoms. He watches as I pack certain items.

{Condoms? I hope he knows we ain't got any chicks in the Organization... Or could he, by chance, be gay? Hmm….}

I also manage to fit a few more items in, such as a razor (yes, I shave), some Sharpies, my big stuffed winter Dalmatian (I use it as a pillow substitute.), and a few pictures. (Well, actually, the Dalmatian won't fit in the box. But still.) I close the box and put it by the suitcase. I walk over to the corner of my room, by my bed, and grab my beloved Sitar, strapping it against my back and grab my box, turning to Xigbar with a sad smile.

"You ready Demyx?" he asks me, picking up my suitcase.

I nod. "Yeah… Thanks for the help…"

He sighs and wraps an arm around my neck, his face awfully close to mine. "Aw, c'mon Dem. Cheer up a bit. You'll grow to love the castle and most of its members. Trust me."

"I know, but still…"

He pulls away, summoning another portal. We proceed through, and arrive in front of my new room in Castle Oblivion.