Chapter 4: The Action
A grand white castle lays still under the night sky. In that sky, is a massive heart, where all hearts go to; Kingdom Hearts. This castle is the hideout where strong nobodies work together in order to complete Kingdom Hearts, in order to become complete. These strong nobodies are grouped together and known as the Organization ,Organization, their leader being Xemnas, who has much bigger plans than he tells.
In one room, lies the XIV'th member of the Organization; she wields the Keyblade, given the name of Xion. She sits in bed, holding her knees, and in deep thought.
That ball of light, it changed me somehow, as well as Roxas. Why was I able to transform into the Keyblade? Could the ball of light be the reason behind it? The Soul Eater World is the weirdest world I've ever been to. The effects haven't worn off, I'm still able to change states and cast magic only in that form. I wonder if those two from earlier, Soul and Maka, might be able to help us out. They seem really nice. I wonder if all somebodies are nice like they are. But when would I be able to find them? Would I be able to finish today's mission fast enough to make time?
Xion frowned, her mind became to wander into the realm where she wouldn't be able to snap out of it.
How will I be able to fight Heartless this way? I can just hit them like always, but what about Roxas? He can't use magic very well, and the odds of Roxas being partnered up with me like yesterday are unlikely. Both Roxas and I are exceptional, but if Roxas can't summon his Keyblade , would he become unexceptional and turned into a dusk?
That thought sent a chill running up her spine. Xion hugged her knees even tighter.
If Roxas becomes a dusk, what about me? If they turn Roxas into a Dusk because he can't summon the Keyblade; what would they do to me? I can only become the Keyblade. What would they do about me? We all have the same goal, getting hearts to become complete, and to feel emotion… right? I might be overthinking it; but I might already have emotions; just like Somebodies do. Same goes with Roxas and even Axel. I think we might have emotions. Maybe that's why the three of us seem so different compared to the others.
Xion heavily sighed as she gazed at the bright yellow heart in the sky.
They others say we need hearts in order toto become complete, but do we really need them? Are emotions just an abstract idea that we'll never be able to achieve? Can't we just live among Somebodies and accept with what we have? *Sighs* I wish Riku was here right now. He would know what to do; he also seems to know who that Sora guy is. Sora… Why did Xemnas say that Sora is the connection between Roxas and I?
Roxas is the nobody of Sora, but who am I to Roxas or Sora? Maybe I was the nobody of a friend of Sora in the past life; I have memories of a beach with Sora, but something tells me that those memories are off. I remember a girl's name being said. What was it again? It was... Kairi! So maybe I'm Kairi's nobody. But … then wouldn't my name have a K in it? Roxas is just Sora's name mixed with an X; same rule applies to everyone and their past lives. So Kairi's name mixed with the letter X; what would it be? Raxiki? Rixika? Axikir? Xariki? Rakixi? Ugh! Do names even matter!? Does a name even define who I really am?
Xion felt frustration slowly take her without realizing it. She looked at her closed fist and realized it transformed into the end of the Keyblade once again. She remembered when she fought with Roxas as the Keyblade; holding his hands made her become a bit flustered, even by remembering the motions of it.
Why do I get so flustered when I think about *that* with Roxas? Why can't I get that off my mind? Could it be because we were imitating what some Somebodies do? Maybe I can talk to Axel about this stuff. He usually dodges these types of questions, but maybe this time will be different. For now, I'll just get some rest and hope I'm partnered up with Roxas again so we can talk about the whole effects. Maybe things will work *yawn* out in the end. I hope.
Xion drifted into a worrisome slumber.
*RING* *RING* *RING*
Xion awakens to the sound of her alarm clock, ringing and bouncing to and fro. She tries to turn it off, and tumbles off the bed in doing so. She grumbles as the alarm clock turns itself off. She walks across her room to pick up the comb in her cabinet. She proceeds to fix her messy bed hair up; along with a few other things before leaving her room. Despite her always having a hood up in front of the other members, she still cared about her own appearance as well as keeping herself tidy. She replaced her dirty uniform with a cleaner version, and put her black hoodie on her head; covering practically her entire face.
As Xion exited her room, her mind still replayed the memories prior to last night. The events that transpired in a single night made the mission seem more tougher than any other mission she's done prior. That Target Heartless was absolutely astounding, it even Axel a run for his munny. She clenched her fist in saddened anger.
"If only I was stronger, Axel wouldn't have needed to butt in like that. And Maka and Soul wouldn't have gotten so hurt. After today's mission I'll do some training to prevent anything like that happening again. "."
Xion halted and another thought popped into her mind.
"What if I get training from someone else? Riku? No, no, I can't even find him, so what are the odds that he'll even train me? Maybe someone from the Soul Eater world? What was the Maka's partner name again? I think his name was …. Soul! Right, if I ask nice enough, maybe he'll train me in being a better weapon for not only Roxas, but myself as well!"
Xion turned her saddened anger into a resolve for becoming even more stronger. She made her way to the activity room to go get today's mission over with.
She noticed her friend Roxas was playing a Card Game with another member of the Organization.
It was Luxord, nicknamed The Gambler of Fate. He was the X (tenth) member of the Organization; rocking a goatee as blond as his short platinum blonde hair. His ears had piercings on both sides, complementing his blue eyes and fair skin.
Luxord was on the brink of losing, from an intense game.
"Well well," Luxord sweated heavily,"heavily, " You possess the ability to control your own fate. Not only that, but it seems you've learned well. Perhaps a little too well, or maybe it just adds more of a thrill for me. How about a little gamble? I guess your card correctly, you pay me 1000 munny, if I don't guess your card correctly, I pay you 1000 munny. "."
Roxas confidently nods. His ocean blue eyes dared not to break contact with Luxord's very own blue eyes.
" I"I say, the King of Hearts." Luxord declared, with the passion of fire igniting his eyes. Luxord may not have a heart; but he still possessed a love for gambling.
Roxas smirked upon Luxord passionate guess. He reveals his card; it was the Queen of Hearts. Luxord realizing he lost the gamble; merely chuckled upon losing such a simple guessing game.
"It appears Lady Luck is on your side today." Luxord smiled handing over 1000 munny," Also you can keep the card. It might be useful someday."
"Thanks, Luxord." Roxas smiled back as Luxord proceeded towards the Corridor of Darkness.
Xion smiled from the distance watching the whole event. As Roxas went over to the Moogle to do some shopping; Xion felt someone approach her. Upon turning to see who wanted to talk to her, she stopped smiling.
"Well Poppet, see something you like?" The Organization member laughed," You remind me of a hunter about to shoot down a wild tiger. Or a predator eyeing its prey! "!"
The antagoniser was Xigbar, The Freeshooter. He too was one of the founding members of the Organization; his rank as II (2). He had only one yellow eye revealing itself, with the other covered by an eyepatch. Along with the eyepatch, he also had a scar protruding to his jawline to a little under the cheek. He was without a doubt, a veteran fighter. His long black and gray hair was kept in a hair tie, it flowed towards the end of his back.
Xion did her best to keep her cool, and stayed quiet. It's what she always did to not any unwanted attention. However, luck wasn't on her side today. Or was it? Another member had joined in on the conversation. Xion recognized that blue-grayish hair that covered one eye anywhere.
"Now, now Xigbar," Spoke the other member approaching them," You shouldn't tease the young keyblade wielder so much. I believe Xemnas would not support your harassment."
"C'mon Zexion, lighten up a little! Gotta have some fun before I go to this Soul Eater world. I heard that our alliance with the Witches might be a little shaky due to a little clash during an experiment a while ago."
"Really now? The same ones that Xemnas himself formed an alliance with? Last time I was informed; Roxas and Xion were sent to eliminate their experiment. So why make an alliance when we would just cross the line?"
"Who knows? Xemnas is always up to something, maybe this might be apart of another one of his schemes for Kingdom Hearts. It's just like you to be informed, since you're Xemnas' golden boy after all. I'm guessing you'll even be replacing dear old Saix sooner or later." Xigbar laughed" Anyway, all that matters is that I hafta fix it the alliance."
Xigbar began walking towards the Corridor of Darkness.
"I see, well I wish you luck. I too must depart for a recruiting mission in a little bit. I hope we can have some new members for our Organization. Farewell Xigbar." Zexion waved.
As Xigbar left, Zexion turned his attention to Xion. He lowered himself to reach Xion's height. Zexion was VI (sixth) member of the Organization, nicknamed The Cloaked Schemer ,Schemer, also a founding member. His bangs covered one eye, leaving one always seen. One side of his hair was so long, it barely passed the front side of his chin, and over his ears.
"Now, number XIV... Or should I say Xion?" Zexion spoke calmly," I'll go with Xion, anyway don't let Xigbar's teasing get to you. You're still the newest addition to our organization as well as a Keyblade wielder; along with Roxas. So please keep working hard and diligently. I'm sure you'll prove yourself enough to shut Xigbar's comments up."
Xion wasn't used to being praised at all. Zexion's words motivated her to work even harder. Despite trying to not show any signs of reaction, Xion smiled and merely nodded back. Zexion simply smiled back.
"Don't worry, if my recruiting mission is successful," Zexion proceeding to into his own Corridor of Darkness for his mission,"then," then you and Roxas might have more comrades closer to your age to hang out with. Good bye, Xion."
When Zexion left, Xion remembered her earlier goal, find Axel to discuss to him about the previous event regarding the Soul Eater world. I wonder where Axel i- another member approached her. She didn't stop smiling because she recognized the scent, it was Roxas.
"Good morning Xion, what'cha smiling about? Did Zexion tell you a good joke or something?" Asked the young blonde.
"Morning to you too Roxas," Xion grinned. "No, Zexion just gave some motivation that's all. Anyway, have you seen Axel anywhere? I wanted to talk to him about something."
Roxas' eyebrow rose.
"I think Axel already left for another mission in the Beast's Castle with Xaldin. Also, why did Zexion give you motivation? Are you sad about the previous mission back in Soul Eater?"
Xion was a bit surprised about Roxas guessing her problem from the get-go. Usually he would always be off, until she actually toldtold him what the problem was.
"Uhh, something like that. So, haven't you gotten ready for today's mission? I thought today we're both going solo today." Xion asked.
"Well… about that," Roxas reminisced," Earlier Saix had gotten new orders just after I gotten ready for my mission. One of the dusks gave Saix some papers of lots of Heartless being around Twillight Town. Another dusk gave reports of someone mysteriously taking down my Target at Neverland and someone took yours at Agrabah. The last dusk had a note saying "Since the Heartless population at Twilight Town skyrocketed so much, just send Xion and Roxas there to eliminate them. After they finish that, they will go to the Soul Eater world again for a second mission of Heartless extermination. So, I'm not sure if we should consider ourselves lucky or not. "." He pulled out the Queen of Hearts in his sleeve, and a book in the other.
"I'd say lucky, because we get to hang out more than usual." Xion noticed he started to write something down," So Roxas, what's with the book?"
"Oh this? It's just a list of items I'll probably need to get later. Also, a new ranking system I'm working on, it has pretty much most of the monster's we've faced and how tough they are. Check it out."
Roxas handed Xion the book. She eyed it carefully and opened it. It didn't have all the details about the monsters, not even the elemental weaknesses or strengths. It did however have a "design" of what they looked like and a letter on the top right.
"What do they letter means?" Xion asked confused.
"Oh, look in the index. It explains it all!"
She turned to the first page.
Today: Buy lots of magic, potions, ethers, and elixirs.
Save enough munny for the gift.
Get the materials for the gift
Don't let the others know about the gift
Xion eyes him suspiciously. Roxas peeks at what page she's on and quickly says.
"Next 2nd page."
Xion flips the page and sees a Roxas' Enemy Ranking Book: By Roxas written in the dead center and in big words. I'll have to look that picture again another time. She mentally noted. The next page is the real index of what the letters mean.
E- Very easy to beat, not even a sweat if there's a horde of them. (Example: Shadows, Possessors, etc.)
D- Easy enough to beat, a sweat gets broken if there's a horde (Example: Yellow Operas, Mega-Shadows, etc.)
C- Standard enemy's, get pretty tough when there's a horde (Example: Soldiers, Loudmouths, etc.)
B- Tougher than the average Heartless, unlikely to face a horde of them (Example: Cannons types, Armor types, etc )etc)
A- Even tougher than the tough Heartless, almost never in hordes (Tailbunker types, Zip Slasher types, etc.)
S- Toughest in the world/worlds, pretty sure fighting a horde of them means you should just retreat. (Antlion, Target, etc)
SS- The ultimate tough, it's a one of a kind. (Dustflier. Just the Dustflier)
Next came more of Roxas' doodles of the Heartless. Xion couldn't help but giggle at the sight before her.
"What's so funny?" Roxas with his crossed arms and raised eyebrows.
"Hee hee, Sorry Roxas, it's just that," Xion points towards his illustrations," These drawings are adorable. You're the last person I'd expect to draw something so cute."
Xion saw him blush for just a moment, and saw him trying to hide his face due to a loss of words of how to respond. Aww, that's adorable.
As Xion was about to have some more fun with Roxas, Saix had approached the two with an ominous aura surrounding him. In the middle of his forehead was an arrow and a suction cup. In one arm, he had a defeated Demyx and a bunch of papers in the other.
"Demyx?! What happened, are you alright? What happened to you?" Roxas taking a knee towards Demyx.
"Daizx gut me rlygud. Beth od duck dew two. (Saix got me really good. Best of luck you two.)" Demyx groaned before passing out in Saix's arm. Saix dropped him on the floor and rubbed his temples in annoyance.
"This fool tried to play a prank on me, and paid the price." Saix summoned two Corridors of Darkness and shoves Roxas the papers in his hands," Stop lollygagging, and go finish your mission; today you have two missions for different worlds. Do not slack off!"
"But Xion hasn't packed yet!" Roxas protested," What if she gets hurt?!"
"Not my problem, neither should it be yours. If it breaks, then it breaks."Saix." Saix hissed, picking Demyx over his shoulders.
"Nrgg," Roxas angrily responded," Stop treating Xion like nothing! She's just like one of us."
"Hmph what a joke." Saix walked into the darkness," just stop stalling, I don't have time for your games." Saix left, letting silence enter.
Roxas was about to speak when Xion hands him the book and somberly trudges towards the Darkness. Roxas quickly joins her side as they both go together.
While waiting to arrive in Twilight Town, Roxas breaks the silence.
"Xion… Xion ... Xion!" Xion breaks from her thoughts and notices his worried face." Look, I know Saix is always being a jerk; but that's who he is. SoSo, let's just forget about him and deal with the mission. Afterwards we can have some Sea Salt Ice Cream, how does that sound?"
Xion merely nods.
"Okay, we have a plan." He scratched his head," So about what happened back in Soul Eater… I still can't summon the Keyblade, and I'm guessing you can still turn into the Keyblade, right?"
"... Yeah. How are we going to fix this Roxas?" Xion vented," We can team up like last time, but for how long before we have to go on separate missions? Roxas, we can't do this like last time when I couldn't summon the Keyblade. This time is…. different… I've become the Keyblade and you can't seem to summon yours. What if you get turned into a dusk?"
" Xion, right now let's take care of Twilight Town, then we'll go to Soul Eater world and talk to Maka and Soul. They seem to be our best bet for getting help. From there, we'll get help. It'll work out. Trust me." Roxas patted her shoulder," So for now, I'm your meister and you're my weapon. I'll take care of you."
"Heh, yeah that sounds about right." Xion nodded. But I don't want to be the damsel in distress every time. I want to be the damsel who can walk beside the hero and prove that she's not weak. *sigh* The mission hasn't even started and I'm already tired.
*Roxas and Xion exited the Corridor *
Xion and Roxas recognized the area around them. They were in the Side Street of Twilight Town, closeby to the Sandlot. The Side Street looked beaten up, a lamp post was bent in half, the way towards Underground Passage 3 and to Station Heights was barricaded by broken furniture. Slash marks and holes were all over the furniture, as if someone else had been fighting here. Even the fense under the town's train tracks had been blocked by Barricade tape saying," CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION." The only path they could go was to the Sandlot.
"Not the usual spot…" Roxas muttered gloomily.
"What's the matter Roxas?" Xion questioned," What's this Usual Spot?"
"The usual spot is where Hayner, Olette, and Pence would hang out. This place means a lot to them." Roxas responded,"Still, I can't believe even this place got damaged…"
"Once we eliminate the Heartless here, then this won't happen ever again. So, let's get going."
"Right... "
They left the Side Street and made their way towards the Sandlot. Looking at the new scenery, they quickly noticed how eerily quiet it was. The wooden benches were clean as ever, the walls looked undamaged, and even new posters were on display announcing an upcoming Struggle competition. The Sandlot overall appeared spotless, clean, and untouched by Heartless.
"So, knowing our luck." Roxas stretched," The Heartless will appear right about…"
*Pah PAH PAH, Came the Heartless*
"Now." He finished stretching.
"Wow Roxas,"Xion," Xion grinned, "How did you know when the Heartless would appear?"
"Lucky guess. Alright let's take these Heartless down. "Roxas offered his right hand," Ready to transform into the Keyblade?"
Xion felt very flustered about holding Roxas' hand. She would make sure to enjoy the moment while it lasted. Okay Xion, grab his hand and transform! Or at least she'd try. I-I-I'm grabbing Ro-Roxas' hand. He is ho-holding it firmly, it feels ve-veery warm! I can't feel his skin since we are both wearing gloves on. It still counts as holding his hands, right? Calm down… It's ti-time to transform now… Keyblade…. Keyblade.
With a flash of darkness, Xion was no more and the Keyblade form made its second appearance. Roxas noticed the Heartless all around took caution in approaching them.
This time there were only Scarlet Tangos, Yellow Operas, and Soldiers surrounding them. Their numbers weren't exactly above average (8-12), but enough to cause more than enough trouble.
The Heartless around them barely resembled the drawings from Roxas' book. If I remember correctly, then these Heartless should be ranked as… D and C. The Scarlet Tangos and Yellow Operas in the sky might be a problem since we're alone, and the Soldiers might surprise us. Better ask Roxas what's the plan.
As Xion began to speak, Roxas lifted his left hand.
"Roxas, what are you doing? The Heartless will attack any moment!" Xion exclaimed.
"Oh, sorry Xion, I was- *Three Yellow Operas dived for the headbutt, barely missing as he rolls away*- trying to summon my Keyblade. Guess I'll try again later. Now it's time to take out these Heartless!"
Roxas and Xion vs D&C (unofficially) ranked Heartless
While the other Yellow Operas and Scarlet Tangos were chanting; two more Yellow Operas flew towards Roxas for a headbutt. Roxas jumped over the first one, and blocked the second. Before the second Yellow Opera could do a second headbutt, Roxas struck its side with the Keyblade and added a few more hits as its Heart ascended into the calm blue sky.
"Roxas look out!" Exclaimed Xion, but she was too late.
The first one from before came from behind and collided into the back of Roxas' legs, causing him to fall down.
"Argh!" Muttered Roxas. He tried to recover, however the Yellow Opera stayed on top, trying to hold Roxas down with all its' might. As Roxas was about to rise, the Operas and Tangos finish chanting and unleashed their fury upon Roxas. The combination of Fire from several directions alongside the Thunder were getting closer to their mark. He tried defend himself using the Keyblade; but could block from so many directions. The combination caused a small explosion; with Roxas and the Keyblade in the center of it.
"Augh!" Roxas grunted.
"Aghh!" Xion grunted as well; Roxas' eye widened with shock.
While Roxas was catching his breath, Xion saw 2 Soldiers incoming from the left side.
"Left Side, Two Soldiers!" Xion alerted Roxas. He turned, preparing himself to either dodge or block once more. The first Soldier was spinning its' leg as it approached Roxas; only to be blocked by the Keyblade. Roxas followed that block with a heavy slash from the Soldier's head to torso; setting another Heart free. Just as the second Soldier was about the drop kick Roxas; Roxas evaded and countered with a heavy blow to the head, sending another Heart up.
"Behind you, Operas are diving!" Xion alerted
Roxas instinctively jumped forward and did a 180* while in the air to face the Operas who were getting closer. He aimed the Keyblade at them.
"Eat this!" Roxas grinned confidently. Yet nothing happened, leaving him stunned and internally mortified. Before he could say anything else, the Operas made direct contact, and crash landed onto the floor, holding him down once more and becoming a sitting duck.
"Rahhh! Get off me!" Roxas struggling to get up. The Scarlet Tangos were almost done chanting, time was running out. He broke one arm free and used it to bash the clingy Operas. One by one, Hearts would ascend. Exhausted and lying on the warm ground, he heard the chants finishing and letting the Fireballs loose. Without looking, Roxas sprinted ahead, ignoring the fireballs and went towards the rest of the Soldiers. The Soldiers all ran towards him in response. As they attacked, Roxas did his best to dodge and attack as well. From his left, to the right, in front, and even behind; they eventually surrounded him.
"Xion," Roxas panted," This isn't looking too good. Any ideas?"
Why is fighting these guys so difficult for me? Why didn't the Fira come out? Roxas felt frustration slowly cloud his mind.
" Just"Just fight like normal and don't get distracted!" Xion told him," Also for the magic; give me the name for the magic and I'll use it as fast as I can. I didn't know what you wanted last time since you just said,"Eat this!". Did you get all that?"
"Right. Get ready to use either Blizzard, Thunder, or Fire." Prompted Roxas as he drank a potion.
"Got it!" Xion responded. This time I know what Roxas will need, just wait for his signal…
The Soldiers began fighting, sending one Soldier at a time. The first Soldier ran towards Roxas in a spinning fashion. Roxas blocked it with better ease than last time and finished it in three blows.
The second and third Soldier came together, spinning closer together in unison. Roxas aimed the Keyblade.
"Xion now, Thunder!" Roxas yelled.
"There's the signal!" Xion blasted magic from her hand, and came out in Keyblade form.
The thunder came from below and electrocuted the two Soldiers. While they were in a state paralysis, Roxas finished the job.
"Good job Xion! Get ready for more!" Roxas told her.
"Thanks, I won't hold you back!" Xion said confidently, bubbling inside with happiness.
The last three Soldiers came from separate directions; left, right, and behind.
" Three"Three Soldiers left! Left, right and behind." Xion warned him.
Roxas dodged a kick from the Soldier on the right and blocked the one from the left, only to get a direct hit from behind.
"Grr..." Roxas murmured, it wasn't as strong as a Sargent's kick, but still hurt nonetheless.
Roxas got close to the one who kicked him and struck from below then the side; the Heart rose. He got another kick from the right and hit twice as hard making another Heart ascend.
The very last Soldier went spinning towards Roxas and missed by a hair. Roxas jumped over the kick and struck a final to the chest, unleashing it'sits heart. He finished the left Soldier off with style.
Upon defeating the Soldiers, Roxas turned to the leftover Yellow Operas and Scarlet Tangos who were made their way, as they chanted. Roxas pointed at the general vicinity of the Heartless.
"Xion, three Blizzards and three Fires!" Roxas said.
"Got it!" Xion prepared herself.
Shooting out from the Keyblade, came chunks of ice, no bigger than the Tangos themselves, and guided themselves for the attack. *Tsh Tsh Tsh* The ice made a deep impact upon each Tango, causing more hearts to rise into the sky.
Next came three balls of fire, headed towards the Operas' direction. The fireball made their way like a homing missile would, getting closer to the Operas who tried to evade the incoming fireballs, and the fireballs made direct contact. One blast was all that was needed as the last of the Heartless was eliminated from Sandlot.
"Alright, good work Xion," Roxas fell down, heavily panted,"Just give me a second to rest, then let's keep moving."
"Sure." Xion replied holding the side of her hip," Roxas, maybe you should recheck that Heartless difficulty ranks..ranks."
"Yeah" Roxas drank a potion," It could be that I'm just a little tired is all." He stood back up," So how did you get hurt when I was taking the hits?"
"Well, in the Keyblade form," Xion transformed her hand" I can also get hurt too. Remember against the Target, it hurt a lot when I took the hits head on."
"So, the entire time…" Roxas connected the information together,"You've been getting hurt alongside with me! Why didn't you say anything? You know I don't like it when you get hurt!"
"Roxas, it's okay. In this form, I don't feel so much pain," Xion's expression changed," Except when I take the heavier hits."
"..." Roxas was momentarily silent.
Silence took over, while Roxas looked stunned about Xion accepting herself getting hurt. He handed her a Hi-Potion.
"Here, drink this," He opened the Hi-Potion," then we'll continue the mission, okay?"
"Hmph… fine." Xion drank it while looking away from his worried gaze.
I know Roxas means well, but he shouldn't go to such lengths for me… That settles it, I really need to get stronger, and fast. I can't have Roxas worried for me during the missions, it might be messing up his concentration.
Continuing the mission, they made their way to Station Heights. It had Heartless activity everywhere. Upon arriving at the scene, they were greeted with various (unofficially) Ranked C and B Heartless. Xion looked over to Roxas who averted her gaze. His eyes were focused solely at the Heartless.
"Get ready for Aero types and Thunder types." held his hand out,"If it gets too crazy, tell me. Okay Xion?"
"... I will." Xion accepted his hand without being embarrassed or flustered this time. Keeping Keyblade form, using the right magic when told, and finishing the mission was the only things on her mind now.
Roxas and Xion vs (Unofficial) Ranked C and B Heartless
Watchers and Minute bombers approached them first. The Watchers shot their lasers in Roxas' direction from the distance, while all the Minute bombers had surrounded Roxas and set themselves to detonate within 3 seconds. Roxas aimed the Keyblade towards the sky; with two hands holding the grip of the Keyblade.
"Xion, Aeroga then wait for me when I ask for a Thunder or two!" Roxas told her.
"Roger that!" Xion replied.
The wind around Roxas followed in a figure-8 motion and sliced all the Minute-Bombers before they could detonate. The Hearts simultaneously rose into the sky. Meanwhile the Watchers began to slowly back away while still firing lasers. Roxas dodged the lasers and aimed the Keyblade in a diagonal angle, pointing to the Watchers. Xion knew the signal was coming; she quickly summoned the Thunder with a snap of her fingers.
"Xion, Thunder!" Roxas requested
"It's on it'sits way!" Xion concentrated.
Thunder shot out of the Keyblade; making direct contact with the Watchers, causing paralysis and causing them to drop onto the ground beneath them and closer to where Roxas could slash them. Roxas swiftly gave the finishing blow to all the Watchers around them. As their Hearts went to the sky, even more Heartless appeared. Just before reaching Station Plaza, a few more Heartless had appeared.
"Roxas watch out; three Loudmouths, four Blizzard Plants, and one large Poison Plant. "Xion informed.
" Got"Got it, stick to fire magic now!" Roxas said.
Aiming the Keyblade in the middle of the group of Heartless. Without even being told, Xion felt that she already knew what Roxas was going to say. She prompt the spell for a Firaga .Firaga.
"Firaga!" Roxas aimed in the center.
The fireball came out and hit the center; exploding and causing a direct hit for all the Heartless. Everything was in flames, except for the wielder and the buildings around them.
Roxas ignored the Poison Plant that was still engulfed in flames went towards the Loudmouthsthe Loudmouths and Blizzard Plants and attacked with the Keyblade until the hearts came out.
"Roxas behind you!" Xion warned.
"Huh?" Roxas said turning around.
The Poison Plant sent a blinding blast, making direct contact his face. Roxas tried to clean his face with his sleeve, unable to see his surroundings. His vision became completely dark.
"Roxas, a head slam coming in fast!" Xion exclaimed.
The Poison Plant slammed its' head onto the ground and pinned Roxas along with it. It began to continuously slam in a violent motion. *WHAM* *WHAM* *WHAM*
"Roxas! What's going o-"
"Xion! Get ready for a Fira! I'm ending this now!" Roxas interrupted aiming it where the pain was directly coming from.
As the Poison Plant went for its finishing slam, instead of meeting Roxas' weakened body; it met a deadly concentrated ball of flames. It'sIts body was set ablaze and met its fiery demise. The screams it gave was silenced as the sound of its Heart ascending took over. Roxas lays on the floor silently breathing, listening to the surroundings.
Xion returned to her normal form to check on Roxas' condition. Roxas doesn't look too well. He's sweating quite a bit and looks exhausted. She hands Roxas a white handkerchief. He doesn't accept it, or even seem aware that she's even offering it. He kept still on the floor, breathing silently.
" Roxas, are you okay?" Xion became increasingly more worried with each word spoken. " I'll"I'll go back and-"
" Xion, it's okay, just a little worn out, trust me." Roxas reassured with a faint smile and closed eyes.
Roxas struggled, but got back on his own two feet and opened his bag for a Hi-Potion, and handed an elixir to Xion.
"Roxas," Xion handed it back," I think you'll need it more me, and a Panacea to be safe. I will take that Potion if it makes you feel any better. "
Roxas was briefly thought about what she said, and still gave her the elixir. He opened a Panacea and another Potion.
"I'll drink these two potions and even a Panacea bottle," Handing the Elixir back," only if you drink this Elixir. Deal?"
Xion's face scrunched up. Roxas placed the items on the floor between them.
"You really think you can bargain with me Roxas?"
" For your sake, yes." Roxas told her.
"Fine, you win." Xion drinking it slowly," Let's just go to Station Plaza and see if there's any more Heartless left."
After finishing recovering, they were ready to fight whatever Heartless came at them. As they entered Station Plaza, they heard something descending towards the ground. A deadly Heartless dropping from the Clock Tower to ground level, hundreds of feet and taking no damage upon hitting the floor.
It was completed covered from its head to its toe with silver and grey armor. It held the Heartless Emblem logo on each shoulder, the helmet itself had two small jagged ends pointing outwards with an antenna sticking out on top. It's glowing yellow eyes echoed out for a fight. It had no arms, but instead had two deadly sabers made of flames. This heartless is known as; Heat Saber. ( Rank A in Roxas' book).
"Xion, I think this is the last Heartless here, once we finish this one, we have to go to the Soul Eater world. " Roxas put his hand out," Are you ready for another round?"
"Yes." Xion nodded. We can do this!
Xion grabbed Roxas' hand and became the Keyblade once more.
Roxas and Xion vs Heat Saber (Unofficially Ranked A)
"Roxas, if it goes for a frontal, remember. I can handle it."
"Okay, I'll guard when it charges."
The Heat Saber began charging itself for a mighty frontal slash. Roxas got into a defensive position and guarded himself with the Keyblade.
Upon the Heat Saber's chargecharge up, it still could not break not Roxas' defense. The Heat Saber fell back and onto the floor as recoil, with Roxas still standing. With the opportunity in front of him, Roxas slashed at it until it got back on its feet, wobbling slightly.
As Roxas tried to sneak in another hit before backing away, the Heat Saber block it and countered with a spinning motion and slashed Roxas repeatedly against the wall. Being caught off guard, the Keyblade slipped his grip, waving him defenseless. Following the momentum, the Heat Saber did a faster version of the first frontal slash and directly got Roxas' body.
Roxas crash landed right beside Xion who reverted forms to check on Roxas once more. The Heat Saber went for another charge, with Xion trying to protect Roxas from getting injured.
Before reaching it'sits mark, a hooded figure behind the Station Building revealed himself and shot several blasts, similar to Xigbar's weapon. The Heat Saber guarded itself and leaped back and prepared to fire back. Before attacking, it met an abrupt doom as another figure struck from behind. His weapon looked like the Keyblade form Xion would take, only the colors were reversed. As the Heart came out and ascended, both Roxas and Xion realized, this person was a Keyblade wielder just like them.
As the two figures slowly approached them, Roxas and Xion had their instincts told them something wasn't right. Roxas signaled Xion to get up with him and stay on guard.
The taller hooded figure did not let his pistols leave his hands, while the shorter one let his weapon disappear. The shorter one paused a brief moment and gestured to the taller one to ease up. The taller one said nothing and kept his weapons visible. Then the shorter one spoke with a nervous voice. The shorter one took off his hood, prompting the taller one to follow suit.
The shorter one had two large ears, black fur, and was clearly a big mouse. The taller one was revealed to be a teenager with a cleaned white face, with piercing yellow eyes and black hair even darker than Xion's hair. His hair had three lines of white going in a horizontal direction
"H-howdy there, Roxas and Xion right?" The shorter one began," My name is Mickey! And over here is Death the Kid, I prefer calling him Kid or Junior though."
"Who are you two exactly?" Xion asked.
"Allies, let's just leave it at that." Kid responded.
"And what's that suppose tosupposed to mean?" Roxas said slightly annoyed.
"Now, now, don't take it personally Roxas," Mickey waved his finger at Kid," Kid, I'll handle the talking. I know Kid can be a bit rude sometimes, but he means well overall. Now let's all go to-"
"If you're an ally, why won't you drop your guard then?" Xion interrupted Mickey.
"Listen, just come with us and everything will be fine. You gotta trust me on this." Mickey explained.
"How do we know you won't stab/shot us in the back?" Xion asked firmly.
"Because I'm probably stronger than all five of you combined," Mickey grinned," so if anything happens, I'll take care of it. I'll prove it by fighting Roxas and you combined."
Mickey summoned his Keyblade, and swung at Roxas. Xion got in between and blocked his weapon with her transformed hand. Mickey used one hand to signal Kid to not attack just yet.
"Roxas grab my hand!" Xion ordered him.
Roxas grabbed Xion's hand as she transformed. Mickey began slashing at immense speed while Roxas tried countering when the opportunity rose. Mickey went for an overhand slash and Roxas jumped back trying to find an opening. Mickey turned the motion of his Keyblade and summoned chunks of ice and stuck Roxas to the ground, unable to free himself.
As Roxas bashed the ice on the ground to free himself, Mickey attacked once more.
"Kid, tell me when it's done charging!" Mickey commanded.
"3 more seconds!" Kid responded.
Upon Roxas freeing himself, Mickey jumped over Roxas and struck him several times in all areas. Roxas turned around and went to counter, but Mickey made a giant leap back, creating a large gap between the two.
"Roxas are you alright?!" Xion asked.
"Yeah, I think." Roxas took a different stance
"Roxas, you think you can use your Over Limit now?" Xion preparing herself.
"Yea-yeah! I just hope it works … " Roxas"Roxas summoned his Over Limit. A bright aura surrounded Xion and himself.
Roxas began attacking in a forward manner, in a speedy assault focused completely on Mickey, who parried every move. Roxas began using his Final Limit, summoning pillarssummoning pillars of white light around him and all went towards Mickey. Mickey dodged each wave; as Roxas grew weary. Mickey began attacking back, with Roxas unable to attack. Roxas stayed on the defensive as Mickey went for a mighty underhanded slash. Upon the force of Mickey's strike, Xion screamed in agony and went back to her original Roxas fell back, alongside Xion. Mickey had the opportunity to finish Roxas, but let his weapon disappear. As Mickey let his Keyblade leave his hand, Roxas and Xion noticed Kid in the distance and had finished charging his attack Mickey asked him earlier.
Kid had transformed his small pistols into mini cannons. He shot two blows which hit Roxas and Xion directly. Upon impact, the blows exploded, dealing the final blow. They both fell unconscious. With the defeat of the two warriors, Kid's mini cannons reverted to normal pistols and changed forms once more. Each pistol changed into their human forms.
The first one was a tall blonde female named Elizabeth Thompson. Then came her sister; Patricia Thompson who was slightly shorter. Both wore identical outfits; the same black clothes Mickey and Kid wore. Elizabeth, nicknamed Liz and Patricia who was usually called Patty walked alongside Kid and Mickey. As Mickey and Kid picked up the fallen warriors, they walked to the woods. The woods waswere quiet and nature was running it'sits course. Upon walking past the woods, they arrived at another Mansion, it was old, empty, and guarded with a wide gate and key hole.
Mickey summoned his Keyblade and unlocked the gates, with the gates open, they found the Gumni ship lying where they had left it.
At the Mansion was a small ship, it mainly consisted of cubes of various colors; they loaded Xion and Roxas in first and both went in and returned to the Soul Eater world. As Mickey drove towards past the sky and drove past stars and worlds, Death the Kid was in deep thought, with a hand on his chin and staring out the window.
It's still hard to believe that there are many other worlds out there. Our world being just another star isn't something I can get used to just yet. In the meantimemeantime, I hope this mission goes well, that way Roxas and Xion go back to Sora, Sora finally reawakens, then Mickey's group will help eliminate the Witch Association once and for all.
Kid took a deep breath.
This all seems too good to be real. I still can't help but wonder how Father came in contact with these people in the first place. This Mickey Mouse fellow might be hiding something from me, but what IS he hiding exactly. I wonder if I can tell the others about this mission. They did say the source was from Maka and Soul. I wonder how they'll react if I told them we've captured Roxas and Xion? Still, something is bugging me in regards to-
As Kid turned around, he saw Patty doodling on Roxas' face and Liz checking Xion's pocket for any items.
"So, Kid," Patty asked," Why are these two so important again?"
"Patty no drawing on people's faces!" Kid screamed," These two; Roxas and Xion must be handled with absolute care! Remember they're pieces of Sora; who's a valuable fighter in taking down both the Organization and Witch Association."
"Then why did we shot them with our Soul Resonance? Isn't that kinda reckless?" Liz asked, taking the marker away from Patty.
"That's a good point, but it was to stop them from causing any harm. It's all for the alliance." Kid began cleaning their faces," The- THE INK WON'T COME OFF!"
Mickey walked in," Okay we're at the Soul Eater wor-" He saw the messes on Roxas and Xion's faces. Mickey sighed heavily and picked the two fighters headed to the other mansion where the others would be at. Kid walked out the Gumni ship, and explored around the mansion. Mickey entered and was greeted by Namine who by the door, drawing an unopenable door. The Thompson sisters greeted back and went to go check on where Kid went.
"Oh, hello Mickey," Namine greeted still drawing the door handle," How did your mission go?"
"Successful OH-HO, we have Roxas and Xion right here. So, where's DiZ and Riku?"
"I think DiZ went to go get last-minute supplies for repairs. Riku is still investigating the whereabouts of the Witch Association."
Namine's expression changed when she saw Roxas and Xion in rough conditions. Their clothes were tattered and they were bruised all over the place. What made her concerned the most was what happened to their faces; someone had doodled on their faces with ink. Mickey placed Roxas and Xion gently on separate tables.
Namine began cleaning them with whatever she could find. She ended using a towel along with soap and a bucket of water. Mickey went to find DiZ and also check on the equipment. Kid, Liz, and Patty found themselves in the lab, presumably where Roxas and Xion would be placed for experimentations.
"Kid, please don't tell me your doing it right here, and right now!" Liz facepalmed," This area is probably the last place we should be at!"
"Liz please, this so calledso-called mansion is a total mess," Kid was reorganizing beakers," Me tidying up is most likely doing them a favor."
Patty was taking care of a few more beakers herself, humming the "Excalibur" theme song as she washed them. Liz, felt she was out numbered, so she went to go find a mop for the dirty floors.
As the evening turned into night, DiZ made his reappearance with several tools in his hands. DiZ walked into the guest room, where Kid, Liz, and Patty was staying, he eavesdropped on their conversation.
"So Kid," Liz asked," Are you really okay with letting these two get sacrificed for this Sora guy? What if these guys pull a fast one? Or what if Maka and Soul do find out?"
" Liz"Liz, I know doing this isn't exactly how we do things," Kid responded," But orders are orders. We need to look at the bigger pictures; these casualties will be necessary."
Liz looked uncomfortable about Kid's response.
"How can you say that? You're Death's son!" Liz grabbed Kid's collar," You should be finding a way to keep people alive. These two have done nothing wrong- "
DiZ moved on and went to the lab, which was the cleanest he's ever seen. He chuckled. Not bad Namine, seems you're more useful than I thought. I guess Mickey came here too and got all the potions in order too, I don't remember them being this color though. No matter; once I fix this machine, we will make sure Roxas and Xion are in top condition and able to wield the Keyblade like normal. From there, we will merge them into Sora and he will be complete.
Within a few minutes DiZ had fixed the last machine in the room and everything was ready. He went to go get Namine, Mickey, and unconscious Roxas and Xion. Mickey and Namine helped place Roxas and Xion into the cores, and began the operation.
Roxas and Xion began to reawaken from their slumber and screamed in agony as they were imprisoned in cores began weakening them.
DiZ merely smiled upon hearing their screams of pain. Mickey turned his head, unable to see to see their faces crying for help. Namine felt a tear going down her face. This is all for SoraSora, right?
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