A New Organization Member

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

Wham!

Axel sighed, then groaned, as he sat up in bed. He reached down to floor to pick up the alarm clock he almost never used, after unceremoniously slapping it off the bedside table. It was just out of his reach, so he leaned forward- causing him to fall out of bed. He grunted with annoyance, and snatched the clock up. He glanced at the time: 6:01 A.M. For him, it felt so early... But, if the Superior wants him to get up early, Axel was going to up early, whether he liked it or not. Because all Organization had to do whatever Xemnas said- or else. And they're job for today?

"Go and find more nobodies to join the Organization," Axel imitated Xemnas, then added, "Whatever... as if having more annoying people around would make anything better..." At that moment, a portal appeared, and Zexion stepped out.

"Axel, the Superior is sending you and I to Port Royal," he said.

"...Port Royal?" the red head replied, still not fully awake yet, and standing up.

"There are pirates in that world, so be on your guard," Zexion advised him, "I will be waiting in the Proof of Existence room." With that, he walked out. Axel placed the clock back on the table.

"Annoying clock," he muttered, "It would be helpful if someone could control time, so I can some more sleep!"

--

Axel pulled on his other boot, stood up, and walked out. Zexion was waiting just outside, like he said he would.

"Come on," Zexion said, opening a portal. He walked in, and Axel lazily followed him. As soon as they stepped back out, they could feel the wooden boards beneath them rocking back and forth.

"A ship?" Axel wondered aloud, as he felt his stomach begin to ache furiously. Zexion nodded.

"We have to check as many worlds as possible. They're could be other nobodies at any of them," he replied.

"Ugh..." Axel grunted, "I think I'm gonna be sick..."

"Then I'll look around," Zexion said. He peered over the barrels they were behind, to see sailors everywhere, who were about to leave port. He glanced at each of them, then noticed a couple standing on the dock. It was a man with light blond hair, and a beautiful woman in a pale blue dress in his arms. He could just barely hear what they were saying.

"Now, Rould, don't you dare waste your money gambling away, so you can't come back to me!" the woman fussed.

"Felicia, calm down," Rould replied, "You are more precious to me than any of that..."

"Please, please, do be careful- and come back to me," she pleaded.

"Of course," he assured her.

"And come back in time for our wedding!" Felicia giggled.

"I wouldn't miss our own wedding for anything!" he replied. Suddenly, there was a horrible noise behind Zexion. He spun around, startled. Axel was leaning over the side of the ship. The red head turned around, wiping his mouth with his coat sleeve.

"Ugh..." Zexion groaned, "Well... just don't vomit on me, or allow anyone to see us... or hear us." Axel nodded. His eyes grew wide, and he spun back around, bending over the side of the ship With a sigh, Zexion turned his attention back to the couple. They were still standing their, talking while they had the chance. Felicia hugged Rould warmly, then frowned.

"What's the matter?" Rould asked, concerned.

"I... I can't hear your heart beat, Rould," she replied.

"I am feeling calm, right now," he admitted, "Perhaps that's why."

"Perhaps," she said, almost too softly for Zexion to hear.

"So... Lovers, huh?" a voice said beside him, startling him again.

"Axel?!" Zexion exclaimed, then covered his mouth.

"Not too loud, Zexy!" Axel taunted.

"Hmph. I found our new Organization member," he whispered.

"Already?" Axel replied, interested, "Who?"

"Him," Zexion answered, pointing to the man.

"That guy?"

"Yes... His name is Rould, apparently," he explained.

"So... How do we catch this guy?" Axel inquired.

"We'll catch him..." Zexion replied, "...when he is all alone."

"And we're gonna do that... how?"

"We wait."

--

"I don't think this guy is ever alone..." Axel groaned, leaning against a barrel, and gazing out at the sea.

"Be patient," Zexion sighed, "Oh, wait-"

"I really don't want to, thanks," the red head said.

"Look, he's going into the cabin!" Zexion pointed out, ignoring him.

"Finally," Axel mumbled, rolling his eyes.

"Come on," the other said, beckoning to him to enter a new portal. They exited the portal into the ship's cabin. Hiding behind a few chests stashed away in the room, they watched as Rould sat down on a barrel, and sighed. He pulled out something from his pocket. It was a locket, which he opened and look at what was inside.

"I will return to you, Felicia," he uttered with a smile. Tired, he leaned up against the wall behind him, and sighed wearily again.

"Hello... Rould," Zexion said, standing up. Axel stood up beside him.

"Who are you?!" Rould gasped, jumping up. He quickly drew his sword.

"We need you to come with us..." Zexion replied.

"No," he answered flatly.

"Oh, come on, it's not that bad..." Axel said, pointing to the sword.

"Come with us... or else," Zexion threatened.

"Or else what?" Rould laughed.

"We know who your little girlfriend is," Axel replied.

"Prove it," he barked.

"Her name is Felicia. She had on a blue dress when you departed. We saw her," Zexion told him.

"No... Don't...! Don't bring any harm," Rould pleaded.

"Then come with us," Zexion commanded, with a sly smile.

"Oh, but wait- he needs a new name," Axel pointed out.

"Would you like to do it, Axel?" Zexion replied annoyed, not wanting to waste any time.

"Yeah, okay," he agreed, "Let's see... put that there... and... that there... add an 'x'... and... your new name is... Luxord!"

"Come on..." Zexion mumbled. A portal appeared before them, Axel grabbed Luxord by the arm, and they left the ship, returning to The World That Never Was. As soon as they stepped out, Luxord's blue eyes widened.

"What island is this?!" he exclaimed.

"This is The World That Never Was," Zexion replied, "Not an island."

"Welcome to the Organization... Luxord!" Axel said with a smirk.

--

Axel grinned as he stared up at the ceiling of his room. He shifted into a more comfortable position on his bed, and further under his sheets. A successful day. A really successful day. Even the Superior seemed almost happy. Not that they actually have feelings, but he seemed close to cheerful. Xigbar gave Axel, Zexion, and Luxord extra helpings of everything at supper. It seemed almost like a party that night, all because they brought back one new member. Luxord. He seemed to just mope around all day. But Axel could understand.

"Zexion said that the guy was gonna get married, and we took him away..." Axel reasoned. He knew what it was like to be taken away from his friends and family, and knew that the same kind of thoughts must be going through Luxord's head, as when he was taken away. Axel sighed deeply, and drifted off to sleep, wondering who would be the next new Organization member.