Jessica's Point of View

The next morning, I went into the Grey Area, same as always, but something was different. No one was there except Xigbar.

"Hey lazy bones. I hope you enjoyed your beauty sleep. The meeting is going to be starting soon. You're not going to want to miss this one." Xigbar said. I tensed. What is it about this meeting that I won't like?

"See you in the Round Room." I said, opening a dark corridor and going through it. I came out into the Round Room. I took my spot in front of Xemnas' chair. I remember when I would sit on Dad's lap. One day, Dad and Xemnas decided that I was too old and I could stand at the bottom. Xemnas refused to let me have one of the chairs because they were for Nobodys only. He did however make the area around his chair slightly raised so that I would be able to see better.

"Hey squirt, you should put your hood up." Xigbar suggested. I glared at him.

"Trust me on this." He said. I nodded and put my hood up. Most of the time, I loathe Xigbar, but on the important stuff, he's always got my back. He's made a point of helping me out since my mom died. Xemnas began his speech. He always has to be dramatic. I wish he would just cut to the chase.

"Friends, today, we have selected not one, but two new Nobodys to become members of Organization XIII. Soon we will have thirteen members." Xemnas started. I looked up at him. Don't I count?

"Of course, this is excluding our dear little girl." Xemnas continued. Little?! Is he for real?! Two figures in black coats stepped into the middle of the room. They took off their hoods. No... it can't be. I backed up until I was pressed against Xemnas' chair, wanting nothing more than to be in the safety of his arms.

"Number XI, Marluxia and Number XII, Larxene." Xemnas introduced. That's King Lumaria and Queen Arlene. Now I understand why Xigbar had me put my hood up. I looked at Dad. His expression was that of boredom. I want to be anywhere but here.

"That is all." Xemnas stated. Larxene and Marluxia left the Round Room. One by one, everyone left until it was just me, Xemnas, Dad, and Xigbar. I opened my mouth wanting to say something, but nothing came out. I feel broken. Empty. Like a Nobody.

"Make me a Nobody." I whispered. Unfortunately, there was an echo and Xemnas could hear me from his chair.

"Jessica, we've been over this. I can't do that." Xemnas sighed. "And why not?! You would be doing me a favor!" I screamed. I broke out into tears. "Jessica!" Dad scolded. My legs couldn't support my body anymore. I fell to the ground, sobbing. Xigbar teleported down and held out his hand to help me up.

"Come on. Let's get you to your mission. You're with me today." Xigbar said. "Actually, she's-" Xemnas started. "She's with me today." Xigbar insisted.

"Very well." Xemnas sighed. I took Xigbar's still outstretched hand and stood up. We left for our mission through a dark corridor.


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