They needed him. They might not realize it, might fight it, but he was necessary. Xemnas couldn't rule them forever; if all went as planned, he wouldn't be superior to him for much longer.

Castle Oblivion was just a step. Not the first one, no…he had spent ages trying to reach this postition. Being a lower member felt so demoting. Never getting respect; sent on the lowly, icky jobs. Nothing that would befit his current position. He was the 'Lord of the Castle', the 'Graceful Assassin'. He deserved to rule…but he deserved more than just this. Just a little under half of the Organization. He wanted it all.

Larxene and Axel had just been pawns, like Sora. Tools to use in his conquest. He didn't care that Larxene was gone; he cared more about the fact that Axel was a traitor. Axel had turned the very orders Marluxia had given against him. To rid them of the traitor. Who was the traitor, really? Axel was. Of course Axel was. He, the Lord of the Castle, was justified of trying to overthrow Xemnas. No matter what they said, he was always justified.

Now he waited. He had to make a last minute to his plans-the release of Naminé had been unexpected distraction, along with her own defiance. Foolish girl. She would be sorry; if she didn't make crush Sora's heart and make him useful, she would die. It would be slow. He would take pleasure in it.

He wasn't surprised that Sora managed to defeat the clone easily. Such was the power of the Keyblade. But Sora would be no match for himself and Graceful Dahlia. He was, after all, superior over everyone. Or so he thought…

He put up a good match, that was certain. It was a long and grueling fight, but Sora's memories proved to be too much. Too strong, too pure. Marluxia was defeated, but he wouldn't make the transition from life to Death that easily. He would bring Sora with him.

Even as he was reaching out with his hand, though, he knew it was too late. Sora was too far away, and it was evident in his expression that he was satisfied. Marluxia would no longer be able to control Naminé-or anyone else-again.

Ever.


Longer note then usual today.

Meh, this was ok…I just couldn't take his death seriously. I kept thinking of Bloo (Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends) doing his death scream and drowning in petals, because they have the same voice actor. Marluxia is pretty obsessive over his superiority…anyways. I'm kinda worried about this, because I'm starting to run out of ideas. You can only make up so much for people who have no emotion. DX I'll pull through, though, for my wonderful reviewers. You guys rock! =D And to answer a question, I don't know if I'll be doing the Replica. I might, but the Organization is first.