This is the newly re-done chapter. I went and fixed some things, and added a bit. Please enjoy.
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III
World: The World that Never Was
The Gray Room was empty as we stepped out of the Dark Corridor. For now. I sent out Dusks and Creepers to gather the rest of the Organization.
I waved at the chairs, "Take a seat, Doctor. Make yourself comfortable. Everyone will be here shortly."
And I was correct. The others trickled in and took seats around the Doctor. You know the look a cat gives when you twitch a string in their face? Imagine that on seven human faces.
Vexteret, arms crossed, scowled my direction, "What is this all about, Mariner? What is this Somebody doing here?" A chorus of voices accompanied his questions.
I noticed he used my title instead of my name. Great, he's upset about something. I put on the best smile I could as Leyixa leaned forward, "Is this him? Is this the one you have been looking for?" I glared at my sister just as the Doctor shot me a questioning look.
"Everyone, please. Introductions for our guest. I fear he might be a little lost to who everyone is," I pointed first at Vexteret, who was still scowling, "Doctor, this is Vexteret. Number I. Sometimes known as the Damned Jester." I shot him a scowl of my own.
"Axandam. Number II. Her title is the Persuasive Deceiver." I pointed at a red-haired girl sitting next to Vexteret.
I pointed over at Leyixa next, her silver-blue hair masking her face, "My sister, Leyixa. Number IV. She has the amusing title as the Restless Cynic." Jaxsem was leaning up against the window, arms crossed, "The stoic one is Jaxsem. Number V. The Forlorn Architect."
"The one tinkering with...whatever that is supposed to be, is Noraax, Number VIII. The Wrathful Mercenary. His brother, Madax, is the one standing next to him. Number VII. The Herald of Resignation.
I spun around towards the last member, "And that is Jayxend. Number VI. The Jaded Arbiter."
I clapped my hands together, "Well, that is everyone. Everyone, this is the Doctor. Just the Doctor. And I do believe he could help us."
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III
World: The World That Never Was
It seemed to take forever for me to explain the situation to everyone. Especially with the Doctor interupting every few minutes.
"The Heartless are getting smarter, more organized. Three more worlds have gone. Worlds we knew so well," my eyes swept the room as I listed the worlds off, "Baker Street," Leyixa's head fell, her eyes on the pointed claws of her gauntlets.
"Notre Dam," Axandam's hands shot to her mouth while Vexteret's arms wrapped around her shoulders, drawing her close.
I felt the tears prickling at my eyes as I whispered the third world, "The Pridelands," the tears never fell. They never do. We are Nobodies. We don't cry.
I raised my head and hardened myself, "I was there when the Heartless Generals appeared. I was injured and only had the energy to summon the Dark Corridor," I was ashamed with myself and my fists clenched in my lap, "They boasted thier victory over the world as they stood over his body. I couldn't save him," my head fell and I wished for the tears. It burns not able to show the emotions.
Strong arms encircled my body and I looked into Jaxsem's face. I moved over on the chair so he could sit beside me. I looked at the Doctor and saw his own face harden.
"You have yet to explain why he is here, Mariner," Jayxend piped up, his voice cold.
"You haven't guessed it yet?" Madax murmered, his voice low but carrying, "He is bait. For the Three."
"Bait?" The Doctor shot out of his seat, his face twisted with outrage. He turned on the spot and shot me a glare so dark I could feel it, "Is that all I am? Bait?"
Madax laughed, the sound strange in the room, "What did you think you were going to be? A keyblade wielder? Ha! Even the Dusks can feel the Darkness in your hearts."
The Doctor sputtered, his face turning an interesting shade of red.
"I apologize for not telling you sooner, Doctor. But your interesting heartbeat should attract the attention of the Generals. We could be rid of their threat forever," I shrugged Jaxsem off and stood. I didn't back down under the Doctor's withering glare. I've faced much worse on my travels than a maddened Somebody, "We can save so many lives. So many worlds. Do you want these creatures to wander about? What if they make their way to Earth?"
I must have touched something because he soon sat back down, albeit still fuming a little.
I clapped my hands together again, "Good. Now we need to choose a world. The perfect world to set up a trap."
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III
World: The World That Never Was
"Here you go. Nice and cozy. Ring if you need anything," The Doctor nodded as he entered his room. It was the standard room: bed, desk, window. He went to close the door as I remembered something, "Bathrooms are down the hall to the left."
I left him alone as I went to my own room. It had been far too long since I've seen my fish.
"Are you sure we are doing the right thing?" I would've jumped if I wasn't used to my friend's strange ways. Axandam was the greatest friend anyone could have. She followed me into this oblivion and still stuck by my side.
"You should have seen it, Ax. I still have nightmares," I whirled, catching her shouder, "Simba didn't stand a chance. Nala died by his side. Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu. They all died, slaughtered by those monsters." I ticked each name off, fingers raising with each.
I made her turn to face me, "The worst part was that the Generals didn't even turn them. Didn't even use their hearts. Just slaughtered them for the enjoyment of the deed," I clenched my fists, remembering emotions I haven't felt in so long, "This is why we must try harder to get rid of these monsters. The worlds must know peace once more."
"Loxen, how long has it been since you've rested? Loxen, look at me!" I stopped and Axandam put her hands on my shoulders, "You need to rest, Loxen. You have been working yourself too hard. Plus all the Dark Corridors you summoned today alone."
We reached the door to my room and we barely paused to open the door. She made a clicking noise and shook her head, "Loxen, I worry about you enough as it is. You are never still. Always running out and about. Leyixa and I don't even know if you are still alive half the time. You need to come back every now and then," Axandam pushed me towards the bed, "And then you bring that Somebody here. We are all worried about you. Now rest."
She turned back towards the door and raised a finger, "And don't think about getting up 'till you've had a least a few hours of rest," and with that she was gone.
I lay there, fuming, for a time, waiting for sleep to come. She was right. I do work myself too hard, traveling about, looking for help. Hopefully my plan would work. And then there would be rest for us at last.
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Hope you enjoyed the Chapter. Yeah, my friend is just like Axandam in real life.
Hope you caught the references: Baker Street-Sherlock Holmes-Currently my sister's favorite show right now on BBC Leyixa=my sis. And yes, I know it isn't Disney. But, meh. I don't own Sherlock Holmes, he belongs to the amazing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Notre Dam-Hunchback of Notre Dam-one of my best friend's favorite movies of all time
And Pridelands-The Lion King...duh. I love that movie. I loved playing as a lion on KH2...okay. I think I've talked enough.
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