Author's Note: Now this was more fun to write! Finding female names with X in them is kinda hard though. Thanks again for reviewing everyone!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters – they belong to Square and Disney. (Well, I guess I sort of own Araxiel, but the Org members idea is ALL Square's!)

Stare Into The Abyss – Chapter Three

When it came to finding a place for some peace and quiet, the Organization's "home" had plenty to offer. It was a large place considering there weren't an awful lot of people that stayed there. Many of the rooms in the residence often went unused.

Of all the quiet places, Axel preferred the small library on the ground floor. Not that he intended on actually doing any reading, but in the middle of the night, he was unlikely to be disturbed there.

It was located at the back of the building, overlooking an overgrown garden. He pulled a chair up in front of one of the windows that lined the sidewall and closed his eyes as he sat down. It was only now he had a moment to himself he realized how tired he was. Even as a NEO, he needed some rest.

"Ah, so you are back."

The voice belonged to Xaldin. Ranked as number seven in the Organization, he was more of a "warrior" member suited to fighting. His choice of weapon was several spears that he wielded with impressive accuracy.

"I was looking for you." He continued. There was a hint of irritation in his voice. Axel figured he wasn't going to leave until he'd said whatever he wanted to tell him.

So much for peace and quiet…

Axel opened one eye, looking up at the man standing in front of him. "…For?"

"I hear you're the only member that made it back from that last assignment. Is that true?"

"Yes."

"Lexaeus is dead? And Vexen?" Xaldin demanded, his icy blue eyes burning.

Axel stood up and walked away, turning his back as he answered. "Yes…" He could see where this was leading. Those two had been Xaldin's friends here… Or at least as much of a "friend" as you could get in this place.

"You killed Vexen. Why?"

Axel wasn't sure what response he'd been expecting, but it wasn't that. He'd assumed that it was obvious that since they'd not returned with him, they were dead. He could understand how he may of figured that out, but no one other than him and the Superior should of known the details…

Seeing him hesitate, Xaldin reacted, summoning one of his weapons and lunging straight at Axel.

Axel sidestepped quickly and the spear hit a bookcase behind him, spilling the contents across the floor. "What was that for?"

"You murdered him!" Xaldin raged. Spinning around he held his weapon out aiming it at Axel again.

He would of liked nothing more than to summon his own weapons and fight back, but there were some words from earlier ringing very clearly in his head.

"You should be very careful Axel. I'd be most unhappy if you betrayed me as well."

Fighting amongst other members like this was strongly disproved of and Axel didn't want to give any excuse that could prove the Superior right…Not yet. Something was very wrong. Had been since he'd got back.

Why do I get the feeling I'm been set up?

Axel dodged another attack and this time responded. He concentrated on building a small wall of flames around Xaldin that would contain him for the moment. "Are you finished?"

He said nothing, instead glaring at Axel through the fire.

"Whatever you two are doing, how about keeping the noise down?"

A short, black haired woman stood at the door. Araxiel. Ranked at number ten, she was one of the newer members. Her talent was been able to "manipulate" time for short periods, allowing her to surprise her enemies. Although she disliked fighting much, she did make an excellent spy because of her skills, although the Organization didn't often have need for those.

"Some of us are unlucky enough to have our room directly above here, and some of us are trying to get some sleep."

"Sure." Axel looked over at Xaldin and smirked. "I think we're done here anyway."

Xaldin reluctantly dismissed his weapon and Axel dropped the fire wall from around him. The man shot him a poisonous look as he turned to leave. "We're not done."

Axel sighed. As if I didn't have enough problems to worry about already.

Araxiel stood aside to let Xaldin pass, then glanced at Axel. "Mind telling me what all that was about?"

"None of your business." Axel returned to his seat, but Araxiel joined him, pulling another chair up in front of him.

"You woke me up. I'm making it my business."

"You can be so…" Axel frowned. "Wait a minute, you mean, you don't already know?"

She shook her head. "Should I?"

But Axel wasn't really concentrating anymore. He headed for the door.

"Hey, wait a minute! Where are you going?"

"To speak to the Superior."

"It's the middle of the night Axel. Can't it wait until morning? Besides, I hope you don't plan on leaving me to clean up this mess." She gestured to the overturned bookcase.

"He knew Ara. That last assignment I was on…" Axel looked back at her. "He knew what happened there. Someone told him, and it wasn't me."

Araxiel shrugged. "So one of the others let something slip? What's the problem?"

"They're all dead."

Axel didn't wait to hear her reaction. He left.

Author's Note: I loved Larxene, so I had to stick another female Org member in there – I'm sure she couldn't have been the only one. The rank numbers I just picked from what's left. I'm assuming they're the order of them joining.

I would of liked to make that chapter a little longer, but oh well. The next few should be.

Saddened Soul: I really wish they'd release the BHK's name already!

I was going to refer to the "Superior" as DiZ, but then I thought the rest of the members probably don't know him by that name. I remember someone (Marluxia?) just referring to him as the Superior, so I stuck with that.

critical-blow: I couldn't find many Axel fics either so I figured I might as well try one myself. Here's your next chapter!

Ginger Ninja: Thank you for reviewing! I'm all honoured – I love your KH stories! It sure is fun trying to get into Axel's head. I'm glad you like how I'm writing him.

AloneInDespair: If you do get around to writing it, let me know! I'd like to read it. We need to spread more Axel love!

ellenh92: Your dad is DiZ? Eep. Don't hurt Axel, I still need him to abuse some more! Eh… I mean… use. ;)