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Chapter 3: Set Up.

Axel hadn't really answered my question, just said "ask Xemnas". I was a bit frustrated with his answer and I still wanted to know, but then he said that I needed to work on my combat. This then brings me to here; alone in my room, my minds loud thoughts interrupting my sleep.

I get up and sneak out of my room; my only clothes are my pyjamas: a white singlet and navy blue boxer-shorts. I saunter down the corridor and around the castle and I reach a staircase going down. I follow my instinct and walk to the bottom, looking up to see how far I've come down. I wander to a massive arched door that has a stunning frame around it and ancient carvings imprinted onto the door.

I can't resist temptation, and I open the doors as gently as I could. A small creak is the only noise made and I close the door, looking around at the massive Library. Hundreds of shelves with even more books are placed next to each other. I walk down aisles scanning the range of books stopping at one labelled 'Prophecies'. I reach out to grab it until I hear a voice.

"Don't touch that one."

I gasp in shock and look in the direction of the voice. Another male member walks toward me. My arm's throbbing faster and harder, consistent with the beat of my heart, and about three times as fast the rhythm of his steps. I hesitate, turning to face the person.

"My name is Zexion. Now tell me, what exactly you are doing in here at this time of night, out of your cloak? And don't say you were sleep-walking, that's something Roxas would say." He says.

"I couldn't sleep, went for a wander 'round the castle, found myself here and Axel ripped my cloak during battle" I answer pointing to my bandaged arm. He nods understandably.

"So Laceix, now that you're here, is there anything you want help with?" Zexion asks.

"Well, umm yeah, what's this thing about me being the 'chosen one'? I don't even know how to fight, let alone belong here." I say

"Ahh yes, the 'chosen one'. In the Prophecy, it is said that they were from a world untouched by heartless but with evil lurking, it's own kind of evil, of course. Your world has some 'barrier' protecting it from the heartless and before, us Nobodies until I figured out how to enter." Zexion explains.

"I hope you guys don't plan on attacking my world" I say wearily. He shakes his head in response. I couldn't help but breathe a small sigh of relief.

"And how do you know, that it's me. There's billions of other people living in my world and-" he cuts me off.

"We have been watching you for a long time, Laceix, so don't you think we know what we're doing?" Zexion says.

"Okay, okay, when will I get my-"

"Weapon? All in good time my dear. Now answer this final question before I send you off to bed. Would you save Axel and Demyx, or any other member if they were in trouble?"

"Of course, I owe Demyx and well, I know Axel can seem a little, rough but he means well; err, I think" I answer.

"That's all I needed to know, now get some sleep, I imagine you will have a, busy day tomorrow" Zexion says smirking. I bow respectfully and exit, going back the way I came until I come to my door. I enter and flop onto the bed, unknowingly of how tired I am and I drift off to sleep.

-Zexion P.O.V-

After sending Laceix to bed, I hurry and report to Xemnas the discovery I have made. I arrive and it seems like he knew I was coming.

"Any news Zexion?" He asks me.

"Yeah, she hasn't got her element yet-"

"I know, Axel has already briefed me about the battle, anything useful?" He says sounding rather agitated. I gulp slightly.

"Well, I have a theory, she still has her heart. Maybe that's why it's so difficult for her to unlock-"

"Her powers; yes. And to unlock them we have to trigger some other emotion. Brilliant, what do you have in mind Zexion?" Xemnas asks his 'mood' changing rapidly.

"Well if some other members were 'in trouble' she might want to help them. All we need to do is capture someone, Axel and Demyx maybe? I'll set up the stimulation so it looks like they're in trouble. Then, we'll get someone strong and intimidating, someone who is willing to injure another member, or look like they are without giving away the plan to battle her, after she, you know…"

"Hmm good plan, we must not tell anybody about this. It's fool-proof, go get Vexen to help. We will initiate it tomorrow, for now, let her rest." He says, laughing evilly afterwards. I bow respectfully; exit and I start setting up the stimulation. There's no rest for the wicked.

-End of Zexions P.O.V-

"Wake up Laceix, WAKE UP!!" I open my eyes slightly and shut them again.

"What, it's not even my name…" I groan, trying to ignore the sound coming from Roxas's mouth.

"What? Something's wrong, you gotta WAKE UP!" He yells, shaking me violently. I can tell he's getting a little frustrated.

"What?" I ask confused, keeping my eyes closed.

"Axel and Demyx are missing" he says. I sit up straight, instantly.

"What!!" I yell.

"Yeah, they're not in their rooms and we can't find them anywhere in the castle. Xemnas wants to see you right away, this maybe your first mission and he wants to brief you first." Roxas says. I nod and jump out of bed, nearly knocking him over.

"Uh, you're not going to get dressed?" Roxas asks.

"Into what? My cloak got taken to get fixed or replaced or something. This is all I got or my school uniform but I not putting that on" I say in a hurry. Roxas nods and agrees to take me to Xemnas. I don't know why I felt in a rush to save Axel and Demyx; maybe I'm just excited about my first mission? It's possible.

"How was you're first sleep in the 'stronghold'?" He asks as we walk briskly.

"Horrible! It's too bright, even in the dark, the room's too light to sleep in properly." I explain. He laughs, and I join in too.

"In there" Roxas says, pointing in a door, with no indication of himself entering with me.

"By myself?!" I whisper loudly.

"Yeah, look Xemnas'll explain everything. I'm sure you'll be fine" He reassures me.

"Liar" I accuse. He smiles slightly and pushes me into the room.

"Ahh good morning Laceix, have a good sleep?" Xemnas asks as soon as he spots me striding toward him.

"Ha! Yeah, alright" I lie casually.

"Good because you will be going out into the field today. We have spotted Axel and Demyx; they are in danger and need help. Your help." He says.

"Don't I get a partner or someth-"

"No. This is to test your skill and your faith towards the Organization. Where is your coat?" he says. I shrug at the last part.

"Hmm okay, so how'd they get captured? Did the perpetrator just waltz into the castle and take them in the middle of the night, without anybody noticing a thing?" I ask rather suspicious.

"We don't know all the details at this point. You must hurry and save them. Step onto that platform and we'll teleport you to the destination." Xemnas says nudging me toward the platform. I had just noticed Zexion sitting at a chair and another member with long dirty blonde hair with their back to me. I step onto it and as the light rises, I realize something important. I'm about to say something but it's too late.

The room disappears and is replaced by a dark, mysterious place, with little specks of light representing lamps scattered along the sides of a long, wide court and the ground is made of concrete. I hear running water and see small streams flow at the sides, behind the only light source, besides the stars above.

"I still haven't got anything to defend myself with!!" I yell to Xemnas as if he could still hear me, kicking the ground slightly angry.

"Help, help!" I hear a voice wail in the distance.

"Keep still Demyx, I'm trying get, free!" A fiery voice yells. Both voices are slightly muffled.

"Axel? Demyx!" I call out. No sound for a while until I hear something else.

"Ouch! Ow! AXEL!" I race in the direction of the sound and find both Axel and Demyx tied together with a pole in between. They had their backs to one another and a bag over their heads; and I race over and rip the bags off.

"Laceix!! If I wasn't tied up right now, I'd hug you" Demyx says overjoyed at my appearance. Axel grins and begins to speak but stops and his expression changes from relief to hatred. I hear clapping and I turn to face a person in the same black coat as Axel and Demyx are wearing.

"Well, well, well, so you're the 'chosen one' huh? Lacey, isn't it? Ha. I don't know why those idiots believe the prophecy; you're nothing but a useless girl." The new figure says revealing their face.

"And you are?" I ask bottling up my anger.

"I am The Graceful Assassin, Marluxia"

"Haha, no; you must have misunderstood the question. When I said 'and you are' I meant 'are you a boy or a girl'?" I mock. Axel laughs hysterically and Demyx tries not to but he is heard.

"Why you insignificant little witch!" He yells, launching himself at me with his weapon drawn. I stand and take his attacks with a grin on my face, concealing any pain I feel. He stops and realizes his tactic isn't working. The silent spectators still stand tangled up around the pole and watch the evil smirk loom on Marluxia's face.

"Given up, have we?" I ask him, fearing the worst.

"I thought my scythe would scare you, hmph, you don't scare easily do you?" He takes slow, careful paces to where the boys are and takes a swing at them. They flinch, not giving him the satisfaction of the pain they MIGHT feel.

"Haha I knew you were useless. You can't even save a fellow member that needs your help the most. I always knew Xemnas was wrong. I would make better 'chosen one' than you" He says slowly, as if he were describing a painting. Well there's no denying that, but the words still hurt a tiny bit.

"Don't listen to him!" Axel outbursts, "the prophecy is right, he's just, jealous-" Marluxia swipes him. Axel doesn't yell and I think the frustration is building up inside the pink haired nobody. He unties Axel and pins him to the ground, situating the sharp peak of his scythe onto Axel's chest. Axel struggles, which makes his situation a lot worse as Marluxia pushes the tip in slightly and Axel is unable to contain the pain.

"Stop it!" I yell tears of both sadness and anger forming in my eyes. He shakes his head and laughs wickedly.

"Make me" He answers pushing the scythe in further. Axel yells even louder and Demyx whispers an audible 'No'.

Something surges inside me, a feeling of hatred and rage that I've never felt before on a scale like this. Then, my clenched fists stretch themselves open and two long sword-type things fill my empty palms, one in each hand.

My weapon?I think to myself slightly amazed. They're long and thick, with a hook at the end. Around my hand was a kind-of guard thing with nine spikes and the weapons are silver and dark purple in colour. I feel a rush of confidence flood through my body and I let out a chuckle. Marluxia glances at me his face drops. I swing my Double Nine Teeth Hooks and I stand ready to fight, smirking.

I slice the air with my weapon from long range and a dark coloured force is drawn and rushes at him like a wave to a beach.

"What, how?" he exclaims confused. I shrug, as if I knew why or how any of this is happening. He swings his scythe at me and I block and the force sends us both backwards, Marluxia being more experienced lands on his feet. I stumble and land awkwardly on my back. Marluxia and I engage in a small battle, but then he hits Axel and the rage inside is triggered.

I feel as though I had exploded, physically and in the nearby glass I see dark purple smoke radiating off of my figure and my eyes have turned completely silver.

A pool of dark power swims at my feet, a growl sounds from deep within my throat and the darkness engulfs my limbs. Soon I'm completely covered and streams of darkness flow from my body.

I snarl at Marluxia and pounce, acting on instinct, but my style and stance is now, much like a fierce animal. My weapon has changed from silver and dark purple to silver with dark purple sparks dancing around whole thing, starting from my hands.

Although I'm aware of the surroundings and what is happening, I'm not in control of my actions. I see myself viciously attack Marluxia and I see him squirm as I pin him to the ground and claw at his torso. Amazingly, he starts laughing.

"This is all just a set up, by Xemnas himself, and you fell for it." I know if I could control myself, I would stop but, I didn't and I can't seem to change back to normal.

I stand back and snarl, about to pounce but Axel grabs me from behind.

"Okay, stop it now" Axel says holding me tighter. Unbelievably, the darkness explodes off me, and I'm back to my normal form.

"Wha-?" I ask shaking my head in disbelief and confusion. Familiar light beams emerge from thin air and all four of us are teleported back to the room I was in before.

"Well done Marluxia" I'm pretty sure I heard him say 'whatever' just before he left. Axel, Demyx and I stand next to each other waiting for anything to be said.

"Why weren't we told?" Axel finally asks.

"You didn't need to know"

"I think they had a right, after all, Axel did get stabbed in the chest" I say slightly annoyed at the price Xemnas was willing to pay for me to get my element. He ignored my statement and says:

"Well, you have the power of Darkness, and wield the Double Nine Teeth Hooks. I will leave it to your partner to name your title and your special attack, Demyx if that's okay with you. Name them wisely and you can use any help you wish" Xemnas explains glancing quickly at Axel.

"Okay" Demyx says, happily. We walk out of the room and head for the corridors, where the rooms rest. Approaching my door, I notice something different, underneath XIV, just as Roxas said, my 'name', LACEIX, is printed underneath.

"Welcome to the Organization" Axel says smiling at the sight of the door.

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Sorry for the delay, I had trouble writing this chapter and I'm still not 100% sure it's that good. Can't be to sure when the next chapter'll be out, I kinda need some solid idea, so please review!!!