Author's Notes: Wrote this one rather quick, sorry it's a little short compared to the first chapter.

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Chapter Two: Number XIII Again

"You abandoned the Organization, cut off contact, attack a fellow member, and now you wish to be let back in?" Xemnas, the Superior read over the reasons why Roxas should not be allowed back into the Organization. "I shouldn't even be considering this, I should turn you into a Dusk, or worse..."

Roxas faced Xemnas without faltering. He knew the chances of re-acceptance were slim, but begging was not going to get him anywhere.

"However," Xemnas continued. "You do still hold the Keyblade, correct?" Roxas nodded and produced Oathkeeper and Oblivion. Muttering among the surviving member of Organization XIII stirred up at this display. Xemnas held up a hand, all talking ceased.

Saix spoke next. "Does the holding of the Keyblade affect Roxas' proposition, Superior?" He addressed Xemnas by his title. Saix was second in command, but knew his place. Xemnas accepted the question without comment. He thought about it for a moment before replying.

"Yes." Was his answer.

"Yes?" Saix questioned again. He wished to probe further but did not want to probe too far, Xemnas was not known for his understanding.

"The Keyblade is the only weapon capable of returning hearts to Kingdom Hearts." Xemnas explained. "I assume that because Roxas is here, Sora is gone." Muttering among the Organization members stirred up again, but were silence with a wave of Xemnas' hand like before.

"Regardless of his transgressions against the Organization, his abilities are necessary for our plans." He looked around at the other Nobodies in their chairs, high above the floor.

"If there are no further objections," No one would dare object to Xemnas' orders, not after Castle Oblivion. "I reinstate Roxas into Organization XIII as No. XIII on a probationary stance. Any mission he is sent on will be in the company of another member, chosen by me. Is that clear?"

Everyone nodded, even Roxas. "Very well. Meeting adjourned!" Xemnas vanished in a puff of darkness. Other members waited a moment before vanishing off their chairs. Corridors of Darkness were the only way into and out of their meeting room, Where Nothing Gathers.

Axel waited until everyone else had left before jumping down to talk to Roxas.

"Well what do you know, Roxas." Roxas glanced over with a questioning smile. "You're still in one piece, and not a Dusk."

"Did you think that's what would happen?" Roxas tried to sound angry, but started laughing instead. Axel joined in after a moment, but soon quit, a frown crossing his face.

"You now, the only reason you're still here is because of the Keyblade." Roxas stopped laughing.

"Way to kill the mood." He remarked still smiling. The concern on Axel's face made become more serious. "Yeah, I know." He clasped Axel on the shoulder. "Don't worry, I won't run off this time."

Axel lightened up. "Promise?"

Roxas smiled. "Promise."

Axel shook off Roxas' hand. "All right. Boy, I'm hungry, let's go find some food."

"Sure." They both disappeared into Corridors of Darkness.

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