The Fates
Chapter 3: Truth denied and existence in danger
Axel walked into his brothers chambers and got down on one knee. Zexion turned around and looked at his brothers.
"Why so formal? We're brothers . . . is something wrong?" Axel stood up and opened a portal to the mirror chamber of Castle Oblivion where Larxene, Vexen and Lexeaus maintain their dominion. "Come, the other nine Fates await us." Zexion looked sternly at his brother. "Axel . . . what is going on?" Axel ignored him and looked over at the door entrance where Marluxia came in and followed. Roxas came in as well and followed the three brothers into the black portal. They walked through and Roxas was in awe at the sight of the other fates.
Zexion greeted the others as Marluxia gave his pleasant hellos and took his seat around the mirror. Axel sat down next to Marluxia and Roxas took his seat next to him. The others took their seat and Zexion sat at the middle.
"Axel, what is the meaning of this? We only come together like this when there are major issues." Zexion finished and Axel waved his hand over the mirror. The vision of the Fates being eliminated appeared before them. The vision didn't show who was killing each Fate but the death of each one appeared. The only ones absent from death were Roxas and Axel. This rose questioning from Xemnas and Larxene.
"Strange that you two are absent from this vision. Perhaps someone is trying to take over the power of Supreme Fate?" Zexion quickly silenced him with a glare.
"Do not question them two like that Xemnas. I and Marluxia would not be in this vision dying if he wanted to take over." Larxene laughed.
"Please, with you two gone he could assume the throne with Roxas and together they would control the universe and the different dimensions." Roxas pounded the edge of the mirror table.
"This is ridiculous! He foresaw this and immediately summoned you all so you could be warned. There is something that must be done to avoid this disaster. Fate is needed for the worlds to survive. People can't shape their destiny; we must not allow this travesty to happen." The other Fates were amazed by Roxas's conviction. His determination was amazing. Marluxia looked at Roxas with contempt. He didn't like they boy and wanted to remove him from the world of Fate. He smiled and faked enthusiasm for Axel and Zexion. In truth, Marluxia desired the control of the universe and all the dimensions. He'd been planning things with Larxene, Vexen, and Lexeaus. In the end he would destroy them too.
"Roxas is right . . . we must discover who this person is that is going to try and destroy us." Marluxia hoped they would buy his fake sincerity. He knew it wasn't him considering his death was also foreseen. This was troubling. Roxas would have to be disposed of soon or at least sealed away.
The Fates ended their meeting and all went their separate ways. Marluxia said he had something to talk with Larxene about but he would catch up in a bit with the others. Zexion nodded and left with Axel and Roxas.
Zexion and the other two went into their main chamber. Zexion went to his room and went to his bed and laid down. This was impossible to him. He could never allow them all to die. Without Fates the worlds would fall into darkness. Axel and Roxas also took their leave and went to their room.
"Axel . . . I'm worried. I know we're not in the vision but it could still happen." Axel held Roxas against his chest. "I know . . . don't worry. Maybe you should see Sora." Roxas looked up confused.
"But I'm dead . . . that might make him angry." Axel shook his head.
"It will be fine; I'll erase his memory when it's done with." Roxas smiled in hopefulness.
"Thank you Axel!!!! This means so much to me!!!" Axel smiled and held his love. What the lovers didn't know was that Marluxia had a clone listening in on them. He was still with Larxene and the others but this clone when joined back with him would reveal this new information. The clone disappeared from the corridor and went to the other dimension at Castle Oblivion.
"Larxene, the time has come. We four have to act now to take over before these events come to pass. Considering Axel and Roxas were both absent from the vision it is my assumption that they somehow found out of our plan and try to kill us but not before the others die. Zexion though . . . I don't want him dead so his death is troubling." Larxene, Vexen and Lexeaus stood around the mirror. Larxene decided to speak for the other two.
"It won't be easy. Xemnas and Xaldin are very powerful. They lead the other two dimensions. Xaldin's brothers won't be an issue but he will. It will take me and Lexeaus to take him down. Vexen what do you think we can do?" Vexen waved his hand over the mirror. It showed the God Killer, a blade forged long ago now in the Twilight Museum where the Strife's are living.
"If we can somehow get the Strife boy to use this sword he could eliminate them for us." Larxene smiled. "How can we do it?" That's when the Marluxia clone came in and joined with Marluxia. He smiled instantly at the information that entered his mind.
"Well well my friends, I have the solution. Axel plans to remove Sora's memory after Roxas visits him. The anger that Sora has against the Fates will be what we need. He will take up the sword and kill all of them. Then we can kill the boy. I'll make sure the boy remembers after Axel erases his memory." Larxene smiled evilly. Their plan was coming together. Soon the Dimensions would be all theirs or so they were led to believe by Marluxia. He had their deaths planned.
Axel and Roxas walked down the street to Roxas's old house. They opened a portal and went into Sora's bedroom. Luckily Riku wasn't with him and he was all alone. This would make things easier. Roxas looked at his brother and then to Axel.
"I can take it from here but stay close just in case he doesn't understand and gets angry." Axel chuckled and disappeared from the room. Roxas took a deep breath and tapped on his brother's chest. Sora rolled in his bed and Roxas could only laugh. He shook Sora this time and the boy sprung to life.
"WHO THE FU-" Sora sat up in the bed and looked at Roxas. " . . . Roxas . . . it can't be . . . you died . . . how?" Roxas embraced his brother.
"I'm . . . I'm a Fate Sora. I decide the fate of all, specifically life and love." Sora shook his head. "Fate can't control love Roxas." Roxas chuckled.
"You and Riku are in love and together because I made him confess his love to you. I opened his heart . . . unfortunately for what you want most in this world, a price must be paid in the end. Kairi is dead now because Riku is with you." Sora looked confused.
"When one is no longer on their track of Fate then it usually changes, women typically die rather than have a new destiny." Sora shook his head.
"How can you live with this? Why would you kill an innocent person?" Roxas didn't know what he was whining about.
"I did it for you! All our lives I helped you out. Defended you from mom, kept other kids from beating the crap out of you and now I changed your entire destiny so you could be happy and you're FUCKING COMPLAINING!" Sora stood up. He knew he wasn't imagining the crappy life he had. His two sets of memories were real.
"I knew it! Both memories were real. That life . . . you Fates, all you do is ruin lives! If it takes my entire life I will destroy all of you. Even you my brother!" Roxas backed up and Axel appeared from a portal and pulled Sora back.
"So sorry Sora but your memories will be removed. If you're lucky we may have mercy and let you keep your life instead of strip it of the grace we have granted you." Axel held his hand up and Sora fell back onto his bed. His memories completely wiped from his brain. Roxas couldn't believe his brother had such contempt for the Fates.
Axel turned around and walked with Roxas back through the portal to the palace of the Fates. Zexion stood waiting for them with his arms crossed. Axel lowered his head and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
"I know Zex . . . . I'm sorry but his memories are gone of the event so we're fine." Zexion shook his head and sighed.
"That's not the point Axel. You put us in danger. You're so irresponsible." Roxas punched the wall.
"Be quiet! It was my fault not his! I wanted to see my brother so you ca-" Zexion backhanded Roxas and he fell to the ground. Axel growled and gathered energy into his hands. Zexion glared at Axel and he grabbed his head in pain and fell to his knees.
"Do not question me! My word is law. I made you and I can destroy you, you will not forestall my judgment!" Zexion opened a portal and left the room. Axel and Roxas stood up and left to their room to forget about the night.
Marluxia watched from his room in his mirror. This was his chance to allow the boy to remember his memories and implant the sword in his dreams. Marluxia chuckled and opened a portal into the mortal world and in Sora's room. He stood over Sora and held his hand up and put the memories into the boys head again. Now was time for Marluxia to enter the boy's dreams.
Sora was on an island and before him stood a cloaked man. He looked at the man and charged him in an attempt to punch the man. He didn't know why but he had hatred for this man. The cloaked man just dodged out of the way and could only chuckle at the Sora.
"Foolish boy! You will lose your heart to the Fates! Their power will consume you like your ancestors. There is an option though . . . the great God Killer is on your island in the museum. With it the Fates will fall to your power. The realm can be found with the crystal in the museum known as the Tiger Eye Stone. Find it Sora and destroy them. They killed an innocent girl, they changed your life and even Riku's." Sora became furious and jumped at the man. The man laughed and disappeared. "Remember my words Sora and I will help you when the time comes to destroy the Fates."
Sora jumped up in bed and looked around. The memories were back in his head. Marluxia had already gone back to his room in the palace of the Fates. Zexion wasn't monitoring the mirror so he would be none the wiser to Marluxia's plans. Marluxia lay in his bed and chuckled as his plans began to unfold.
Sora woke up the next day and went to Riku and told him everything about what happened. Riku was very skeptical at first but he knew Sora wouldn't lie. Later that night Riku helped Sora steal the Sword and Stone from the museum.
"You would think a museum would have better security than old men and an outdated camera. There is nothing even close to threatening here to keep people out." The two lovers walked out the front door with the items in hand and walked back to Riku's house. They hid the stolen items until Sora decided it was time to bring the age of the Fates crumbling down.
Zexion watched from his throne room into the mirror and watched as Sora admired the weapon of his destruction. Something wasn't right, Sora remembered everything. Someone must have put the memories back into his head. The only one who knew of these events was Zexion, Roxas and Axel.
"If they betrayed me . . . then they will be destroyed. Fate will prevail!"
