Yup, it finally happened, I got bored enough. So here's a new chapter!

Xigbar leaned against the wall and let out a sigh. That guy was something else, Xigbar knew that. He just didn't know why. And curious and prone to eavesdropping as he was, he could not hear what went on inside the Superior's office. Like Xemnas knew that he was going to try and listen in. Once again, Xigbar sighed. The new guy – whatever his name was gonna be – had something off about him. It was like the feeling you got when you met a complete stranger but felt like you already knew him. But Xigbar was sure that this man was more complicated than that. And Xigbar wasn't just thinking about what happened before he was sent to get him, or what happened when he had finally convinced him to come with him, not that that wasn't weird. He had practically knocked him out, simply by shaking hands with him. He didn't know what could have done that, but if he himself had been the reason of it, it wasn't on purpose.

He had wound up practically dragging the unconscious new guy to the Castle That Never Was, and into Xemnas' office. The Superior hadn't been there at first, so Xigbar had just put the new Nobody on one of the many couches and waited until Xemnas had returned, probably from the Altar of Naught. Xigbar had then been asked to wait outside, while Xemnas spoke to "New Guy" one on one. Once he awoke, at least.

But even a sniper like him had his limits when it came to patience. Especially with this case. He was curious about the name, the element, the weapons – all the things that could perhaps clue him in on what it was about this guy that made him so... strange. He shifted into a more attentive position as the door to Xemnas' office finally opened and the Superior himself´, followed by the blonde, stepped out in the hallway. The blonde's look was downcast and he still looked confused.

"Xigbar here can show you to your new room," Xemnas said quietly and gave Xigbar a look that said 'You're doing it or you'll suffer'. Like he wasn't used to that! "I think you'll find that everything is in order... Number X."

The blonde, who had looked up at Xigbar earlier, nodded a bit but seemed to cringe a bit on the inside as well. "Of course," he said quietly. "Thank you..." And Xigbar was surprised to hear that the cloudiness in his eyes was definitely not reflected in his voice, which the blonde had kept steady and calm. Xemnas stepped back into his office, and the door closed by itself behind him.

"Soooo..." Xigbar started out awkwardly. "I guess the boss probably explained everything?" He started walking, expecting Number X to follow him. After some time, he did. It wouldn't be good to just teleport them both to the room. Not when Number X still looked completely askew and probably felt the same too.

"Indeed," Number X said quietly, once he caught up with Xigbar. "It is... hard to believe though."

"Get used to it, Number X," Xigbar said matter-of-factly. "You're with the Organization now." He heard the newest member scoff. Glancing at him out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Number X was looking straight forward, fighting to keep his face as blank as possible. But Xigbar could see his fatigue.

"Sorry about earlier," Xigbar finally said after some time. "Didn't mean to knock you out or anything..." They both turned around a corner and found themselves at the rooms.

"Knock me out?" Number X said, confused, before he seemed to understand. "I, uh... I suppose it couldn't be helped. What happened, though?"

"Beats me," Xigbar said and stopped in front of a blank door. "It's never happened before! Think you might have some powers out of control there. This is gonna be your room, Blondie..." He grinned a bit and pushed the door open before they both stepped inside.

Number X looked around. "It seems so... hollow." He said, as his eyes scanned the empty, white walls. To him, this room felt too awfully large for just one person.

Xigbar turned to look at him. "Hollow? That's probably just because you just moved in," he shrugged. "You're pretty much allowed to decorate it in any way you want, I don't care. I know you're confused, but this here is a closet," he said and opened said closet and started going through it.

"Do not patronize me," He heard Number X say clearly. "I am no fool." But Xigbar had produced a coat from the closet and threw it lazily towards the blonde, who, almost on purpose, didn't make a move to catch it. He was too busy sending Xigbar a glare.

Xigbar sighed. "Fine, whatever. Little uptight, are we, huh?" The Freeshooter folded his arms and nodded towards the coat on the floor. "That coat there is yours now. It's kinda our uniform, you'll find the rest in the closet. You'll also need it whenever you travel through darkness..."

"Travel through darkness?" Number X said, and rubbed his eyes in exhaustion and annoyance.

"Yeah, you'll get the hang of it sooner or later, dude!" Xigbar said, smirking. He saw the other man rub his temples, and went to put a hand on his shoulder. "You alright there, rookie?"

Number X batted his hand away before it could touch him. "Stop calling me all that!" He hissed in annoyance. "I have a name, you know."

"Then what is it, rookie?" Xigbar grinned.

"It's..." The blonde trailed off and sat down on the edge of his new bed. "My name is... Luxord, alright?"

Xigbar blinked a few times. "Well, okay, Luxord..." He said, trying out the new name just as much as the other Nobody was. "I'm Xigbar, nice to meet ya!" He said rather sarcastically before offering his hand to him.

The rook- Luxord looked up at the hand, suspicious of touching him ever again. "No." He said dryly still looking at the hand. Besides, Xigbar had already introduced himself that other place – the place where he found him.

"What? Oh come on!" Xigbar said, still holding out the hand. "Don't leave me hangin' or I'll have to force ya."

Luxord sighed and finally shook his hand. Luckily, nothing happened this time.

"See, what's the big problem?" Xigbar chuckled and let go after some time, before clapping his shoulder.

Luxord gave him a very exasperated look, that didn't seem to suit his face at all. "I have a feeling that you are going to be... around an awful lot."

Xigbar ignored that comment. "Well I guess we're almost done here. Got any questions before I leave you to it?"

There was a thick silence for a few seconds before Luxord spoke. "What were they? The... things you had with you?"

Xigbar hesitated a bit, trying to remember what he meant. Then it hit him. "They're my Snipers," he said. "My Lesser Nobodies."

Luxord nodded. "What time is it here? It's dark out..."

Xigbar automatically looked around for a clock, before remembering that the room didn't have one yet. "Dunno," he said. "Tell you what, I'll get you a clock some time, okay? Oh, and it doesn't matter what time it is here, it's always dark." He finished bluntly.

"... Alright." Luxord said hesitantly. Once again he looked down, still sitting on the edge of the bed. He was still tired, Xigbar could tell. "One last question..."

"Yeah?"

Luxord lifted his head and looked him in the eye. "... What happens next?"

"What do you mean?"

"Where do we go from here? I know he said that we could get our... our hearts back, but is it really possible? What if we shall be caught here forever?"

"Okay, first time of questioning Xemnas, check. That came fast," Xigbar said and leaned against an invisible wall. "Even though I'm Number II, I can't really decide that for you. I guess you just gotta trust the boss." He said, but he felt something inside him stir as he said that. Something bitter.

"You're Number II?" Luxord asked.

"That's right, Lux," Xigbar said, having already given the newcomer a nickname. "A little respect, if you will?"

"I prefer giving respect while receiving it." Luxord said, standing up.

"Ooh, feisty." Xigbar teased. "So I guess that's it. I think Xemnas is giving you a few days to get settled before putting you to use. I gotta go tell Vexen that I got you, so he can give you a check-up at some point."

Luxord nodded, and Xigbar simply just teleported away, leaving the new member alone and wondering what he'd gotten himself into.

"I got him."

Vexen dropped the beaker had been holding as Xigbar's voice startled him out of concentration. It crashed to the floor in a mix of shards and whatever liquids it contained.

"Xigbar, I thought I told you not to do that!" Vexen hissed and automatically looked to the ceiling where the Freeshooter was hanging, upside down.

It didn't last long, however, because Xigbar let gravity get a hold of him again, and simply just landed gracefully on the other side of the table across from Vexen. "I got him," he repeated.

"The new member?" Vexen asked, and Xigbar nodded. "Well? Then what's his name?"

"Luxord." Xigbar grinned. "And he's weird."

Vexen scoffed. "Do tell." He took a few steps back and away from the small pool of spilled liquid, which was now starting to eat through the solid stone floor. It gave a sizzling sound.

"Can't explain it," Xigbar said simply. "It's like I kinda know him."

"Well there are a deeper connection between Nobodies." Vexen said. "Perhaps it's just that."

Xigbar shrugged. "There's a connection, alright..." He mumbled.

"Do you know of his element yet?"

"Nope. If he even found it himself. The guy's not exactly an open book for me to read."

"Is there an... attraction?" Vexen asked after a moment's thought. "Towards him?"

The scientist had to dodge behind the table, and still avoid the acidic pool, as Xigbar had fired two bullets in his direction from his suddenly summoned gun.

"That is not what I meant!" Vexen yelled from behind his makeshift shelter, covering his head. The bullets hit some shelves and shattered even more glass.

"It better not be, you creep!" Xigbar said and dismissed his weapon.

Vexen peeked over the tabletop, and finally saw it fit to get up again. He corrected his clothes, and gave Xigbar a seething glare. "What I meant was, yes, there is a deeper connection between Nobodies. We are able to sense each other and whatnot. Your element is Space, a rather unorthodox thing if I may say so myself. Perhaps his will be one too..."

"You're saying that he's trying to connect with me? Well, that's kinda pathetic."

"Just think about it, Xigbar. And I expect you to clean this mess up!"

"Yeah, no. You're on your own on that one. Actually, both of the things you just said."

Vexen glared. "If you do not like my answers, then don't come to me for them. I know you'll think about it, at least."

"Whatever."

"Bring Luxord down here tomorrow, you oaf."

Luxord looked out the window, having sat down on the edge of the bed again. He was still having trouble believing anything that had happened. It was too unreal. Perhaps he was finally going mad. It seemed more probable than this. But right now, sanity or lack thereof, he needed rest. He needed to sleep in order to wake up. This was, perhaps, the second time that he'd been ripped from his comfort zone. The second time he had to get used to a whole new life because of a series of unfortunate events. He buried his face his face in his hands, feeling his body shaking lightly. He felt like a huge weight had landed on his shoulders.

"I don't know if I can do this..." He mumbled before he got into a more comfortable lying position on the bed. He interlocked his fingers behind his head and closed his eyes. It was almost eight in the evening, he knew that. He felt that.

Done. Im not sure how this came out, but I had to do it. Im halfway there people! Xigbar and his trigger-happines = 3