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Book 1:
Nobody
Terra and Aqua
We reappeared in a very sandy place with strong winds blowing the sand into our faces.
"So tell me about your friends," I said as we started to walk.
"They were both in the Organization, but only for a week or two when we first started. Terra's world was destroyed, but not completely. So we were able to repair it faster," Demyx said.
"You see, once our world is repaired, we can return to our Somebodies, or true selves, and return to our world," Axel explained.
"My sister and I were the only ones to survive and become Nobodies in my world," Demyx said. "As soon as the first world was repaired, she went with Terra. She couldn't stand being trapped in a place like Castle Oblivion," he continued.
"How exactly does a world get destroyed?" I asked as we approached a pretty large group of tents.
"The Heartless destroy them. They track down Somebodies that have strong Nobodies and destroy their worlds first," Demyx explained. "You were destined to become one of us anyway, whether or not your world was destroyed."
That's why we got you out of your world before they found you," Axel added. "Vexen recently created a device allowing us to track down beings like us. The Heartless also focus on eliminating future Nobodies to lessen the chances of us defeating them."
"But what about everyone at home?" I asked worriedly.
Axel put a hand on my shoulder. "Don't worry; they're safe for the time being. The Heartless left when they lost your scent. And when you left your world, you became a new person. Noi disappeared and Xion was left."
We entered the group of tents. A girl came running out to us. She had long, straight brown hair that fell to her waist and light, dancing blue eyes.
"Axel, Demyx, it's so great to see you!" she exclaimed. She wore a black tank top with a purple and white striped vest over top of it, white shorts, a long purple scarf that almost covered her mouth, and purple socks that came up inches below her shorts.
Another girl followed her more slowly. She had short, curly light blue hair and very light blue, almost clear, eyes. She wore a blue scarf that covered her nose and mouth, a white wide, long sleeved shirt that left her shoulders bare except for the straps of her blue tank top underneath, the white shirt was tied with small strings in the front, and she also wore long black shorts.
Both girls wore swords on their backs. Probably because of the Heartless, I thought.
Demyx ran over and gave the blue haired girl a hug.
"Hey Aqua, how's it going?" he asked.
Aqua pushed him away playfully with a shy smile on her face. She was blushing at the amount of attention she was receiving.
"Same as always, big bro. Hunting Heartless non-stop," she said blushing once more. Demyx laughed.
"Xion, this is Terra," Axel said motioning towards the girl with long brown hair. "And Terra, this is Xion."
She smiled warmly at me and grasped my hand firmly.
"It's very nice to meet you, Xion. So, you do you like the organization so far?" she asked.
I smiled shyly back. "It's ok I guess."
"I bet you can't wait till you can go home. I know I couldn't."
"I wouldn't mind staying here longer. It's interesting and I just got here anyway."
Terra laughed, it sounded like bells jingling.
Demyx brought Aqua over.
"Xion, this is my sister, Aqua. Aqua, Xion," Demyx said.
Aqua blushed and shook my hand lightly. "It's nice to meet you," she said.
I nodded, blushing a little as well.
"Well, we came to see how your Heartless problem is," Axel said.
"Wait," I interrupted as Terra opened her mouth to reply to Axel's question. "Sorry," I mumbled.
"No, it's alright. Go ahead."
I nodded my thanks and said to Axel, "I thought you said that Heartless appear before a world is about to be destroyed."
"Well, yes, that's the first sign, but sometimes they'll keep coming to a world even if it's after we've repaired it because after we repair it the Nobody that belongs to that world will go back. He or she will still attract the Heartless. That is what we're trying to stop as we repair worlds," Axel explained.
"When will you go back to your world?" I asked.
Axel laughed sadly. "Some of us don't really want to go back, but, eventually, we will, no matter what. We can't be Nobodies forever."
After a long pause, Terra said, "Um, anyway, our Heartless problem is stable. There's been no change. Though, there's not may, we still have to make our rounds to protect the families around here."
Axel nodded. "Ok, I'll make sure to tell the Superior once we get back of your status."
"So does that mean you're leaving now?" Aqua asked sadly leaning on Demyx's shoulder.
"The Superior said that he wanted us back as fast as possible," Demyx said nodding.
Terra rubbed the back of her neck. "Well, then we won't keep you any longer. Come on, Aqua, we have a patrol to lead."
Aqua nodded and hugged her brother. "Promise you guys will come back a visit sometime?"
"Promise," Demyx said hugging her back.
Axel grinned as he opened a portal. "Of course we will. See ya!" he said taking my hand and leading me into the portal with Demyx following us.
We appeared in the long, white hallway with the fourteen doors.
"Demyx and I need to go report to the Superior. You should get some rest," Axel said disappearing once again.
Demyx hesitated. "You and I will be spending most of the day together tomorrow," he said.
"Ok, what for?"
"It's a surprise," he said grinning. "Axel would've joined us, but he has to go on another mission."
I nodded and Demyx disappeared.
I walked along the hallway. I paused by each door and read every name and number that Axel and Demyx had told me. I matched each picture with the name I read.
I was glad when I finally reached my door, but as I was opening it, I heard another door opening and closing. My head snapped to the left. Next to me stood the blonde haired, blue eyed boy. I turned to face him.
"Uh, hi, you're Xion, right?" he asked me.
"Yes, I am. You are number thirteen, Roxas, The Key of Destiny. Am I right?"
He grinned. "Looks like Axel was right, you did memorize all of our names."
I blushed. "It seemed important, so I did. Besides, it says so on your door anyway."
Roxas laughed and held out his hand. I grasped it.
"Well, you're right either way. My name is Roxas. I'm close friends with Axel."
"And you are right, as well. I'm Xion."
He released my hand. "Well, I can see you're tired. I guess I'll see you around," he said turning around to head back to his room.
"Bye, see you later," I said going into my room as well.
I sighed as I lay on my bed. I unzipped the black cloak and threw it onto the chair. Underneath it was a sleeveless gray sweater and black flared pants. I tugged off the boats and black glove. They also found their way to where my cloak was laying. I gasped as I saw just what was under my cloak on my arm just below my shoulder.
It was a black Roman Numeral fourteen tattoo that went around my arm. It surprised but I had to laugh. A couple of days ago I could never dream that this could be real.
But that got me thinking about…my parents and my…friends. Were they my friends…or…Noi's?
"How can two people be the same?" I asked aloud.
I heard a chuckle and looked to the bare white wall of my room. Demyx appeared.
"Why do you need to know every little detail?" he asked coming over and sitting on the end of the bed.
"I don't know. The question just pops into my head and I just have to know the answer."
""Let's see here, how do I explain it so you'll understand?"
"I'm smart; I think I can keep up."
Demyx chuckled again. "Well, you and Noi are two halves of the same person. She can wake up right now and walk around, but she wouldn't be whole. She needs you to be completely herself. That's why, when your world is complete, you and Noi will have to become one and go back to your world. You can't stay here. People would be able to tell the difference," he explained.
"But what about now?" I asked "My world isn't completely destroyed. What does everyone think now?"
Demyx only shrugged.
I shook my head and fell back onto my bed.
He grinned widely. "What is it?"
"I'm not even going to try to make sense of anything you just said. I'll only injure myself, or something. I'm sure of it, but from now on, I'm just going to ignore the questions that come into my head. Everything's too confusing!"
Demyx stood up. "That's what I did and look how I turned out."
"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked looking at him upside down from where I lay.
"It means I'm alive, at least. There are some members who've did in the past."
"I'm not gonna end up like them," I said stubbornly.
Demyx went out of my room shaking his head saying, "I have no worries about you. I'll see you tomorrow, Xion, bright and early, remember."
"See you."
Finally I could sleep and boy was I tired.
Next Chapter
"…It's always and interesting day."
"You ready, Xion?"
"Wow...they're beautiful."
"The power of light…and darkness."
"Light creates darkness so it's only natural you power includes both."