To Be Special

Axel showed his new recruits how to fight. Xion stayed silent, watching him with curiosity. Roxas used his keyblade to destroy heartless, while Ichigo practiced sword fighting.

"Well, I can see why Xemnas likes you," said Axel. "You have potential to outdo Xemnas, Ichigo."

"Why am I different from all of you guys?" asked Ichigo.

"Well, you have a heart. You also have a zanpaktou, a special weapon that can also collect hearts for Kingdom Hearts. How does it feel to be special?"

"Depends on what angle you take it," said Roxas, who finished killing all of the heartless. "I don't like the work, but I want to feel important."

"I don't feel different," said Ichigo. "I just do what I do."

"I hear ya," said Axel. "Hey, now that the heartless are down, how about we get some ice cream?"

The four headed out to a ice cream vendor, getting the blue ice cream that tasted salty and sweet. They headed to the clocktower, sitting high on top.

"This is my spot, you dig?" Axel looked at the sunset. "The scenery is nice, and the ice cream is good. We should do this more often!"

"Yeah!" Roxas looked at the sunset, smiling. Xion remained silent, nodding her head.

"Well, we have to get going." Axel teleported everyone back to base. They all went back to their rooms, expect for Ichigo, who went outside. Saix was there, staring at Ichigo.

"Good. You're here. There is a new base that Organization XIII is going to use," he said. "I want you to go with Axel."

Ichigo was surprised. Saix noticed this and said, "You are adept enough to go with him. Axel will watch your progress, so do not do anything unless it is of his command."

Saix walked towards the recreational room, but not before he saw Axel. "Well, Isa, what are you doing here?"

"I was going to make sure that everything is clean. Anyways, I am going to send Ichigo to Castle Oblivion under your care."

"Say what?" said Axel. "Why?"

"It seems that you know who he is," said Saix. "Anyways, I want to see how he performs against the keyblade wielder." Saix got closer to Axel until he was next to him. "I believe that our organization has traitors too. Flush them out."

"Wait...how do you know that they are traitors?"

"We know." Saix stared at Axel. "Will you be able to carry out this mission?"

"Sure thing, Isa." Axel smiled, then headed to his room.