The tattered Organization found themselves back in Vexens lab. Vexen seated himself on his cot while Lexaeus stood against the doorway. Zexion gave out a huff as he slumped into a chair and faced his comrades.

"So what are you planning Vexen? Marluxia will want to strike out at us soon."

"And it will be, due to the fact that we've been struck by that shadow" his friend completed.

"We'll be easy targets for him unless we do something fast," Lexaeus stated, "after all, we're wounded, and they're not."

Vexens mind was racing; what could they do? With his creation and Larxene out of the picture they would be at a disadvantage, and Marluxia and Axel had most likely recuperated from the fight. The best bet would to be…

"When Sora strikes, so do we."

Zexion and Lexaeus looked at Vexen as if he'd popped a screw loose.

"Vexen, are you sure about this? The traitors look so much like us that Sora could, and most likely will, strike out at us as well." Zexion said with a somewhat cautious tone to his voice.

Lexaeus adverted his eyes to Vexen and stared him down.

"Live doesn't come without risks Zexion, it's better that we'll go down fighting for the better of the organization that watch it waste away at the hands of traitors like Axel."

Zexion was taken aback, their loyalty was stronger than ever, even with the loss of two of their comrades. Well, that decided it for him. He nodded and spoke faintly.

"If that's so, then lets do it."

"But not until Sora strikes Marluxia. If we join the attack then, hopefully Sora will put two and two together and realize Marluxia's our enemy just as much as he is his." Vexen drummed his fingers on the table for a minute before speaking again.

"One problem is, I don't have a weapon, Axel saw to that…"

Zexion came to his side and conjured up one of his saber. He placed it on the table and looked to his friend.

"Use my saber until this battle is over. Then we'll work on creating a new shield for you."

Vexen smiled as he took the saber in his hand. It was different from what he was used to, but it would serve his purpose for the time being. Besides, the new weapon might throw off Marluxia and Axel; they were used to his defensive ways. It was time that he bring the attack to them.

He stood up and looked to his colleagues. This was going to be a battle that would determine the fate of the Organization, whether it be controlled by the Superior or the corruption of Marluxia.

This was their fight. And they would win it.

"Lets go."

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Sora and his friends battled through the marble hallways. Heartless were around every turn and behind every door. Namine and Donald blasted at their foes with magic while Sora, Riku Replica, and Goofy charged into the fray.

The siege was endless. The waves of enemies were infinite. If this didn't let up they would be on the ropes soon.

Sora and Riku Replica charged forward and cut a path through the monsters. Seeing the opportunity the other three followed close behind. Sora looked ahead and saw a door. Had he not been fighting he would have found it strange that this door was already open. But given the present situation he called to his friends.

"There guys! Hurry!" Sora shouted as he pulled Donald by the collar and the five proceeded the run towards the exit. As they ran on Namine stayed to the rear to blast away any pursuing Heartless. After a few tense moments the heroes ran into the room. A Defender tried to shove its way in after then but Sora flung his keyblade forward and sealed the door just in time.

They were safe, for now.

Goofy and Donald collapsed on the ground and gave out sighs of relief. Namine reinforced the door with her magic skills as Riku Replica and Sora put their weapons to their hilts.

"So what do we do now Sora?" Riku Replica asked, his breathing still heavy from the chase.

"I'm not sure," Sora gasped with equal short breaths, "This room's different from the others. I think we should stop here for awhile…"

"I can't allow that…."

Sora swerved on the spot and looked down the hallway. He could see out of the corner of his eyes that his friends were too coming to his side. Up ahead they could see someone walking in the darkness; becoming clearer with every step. Sora caught a glint of gold in the haze, and then…

"It's YOU!"

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The ground shook beneath the Unknowns as another thunderous roar echoed throughout the cavern. Lorenzo fell to the ground while Larxene put one hand out to stay stable. While they fought with the shaking they could hear the roaring getting louder, as well as the sound of approaching footsteps. The combined sound was so loud Larxene had to shout over them to get Lorenzo's attention.

"Well then, HOW ARE WE GOING TO TAKE HIM OUT?"

Lorenzo managed a shrug as she regained her footing. Looking down the corridor where the sound was coming from she shouted back to her.

"We'll take that monster down together!"

She smiled as she charged up her shields and clanged them together. As they struck they gave of sparks of light.

"But I'll let you have the honor of first strike Larxene"

Seeing how her "clone" had become so confident in her Larxene found the strength to stand on her own. She willed her Kunai knives into her hands and held them out in a fighting stance.

"Let him come!"

They didn't have to wait too long. They soon saw the form of Leviathan stomping towards them. The tail that Lexaeus had cut off was bleeding steadily onto the floor. But even with the wound it trudged on; its brilliant red eyes locked on the two unknowns.

"I'll take you down!" Leviathan said in a strained voice, "I'll take down any in my way to the Keybearer!"

He brought his claws down and shook the earth. Lorenzo and Larxene jumped up to avoid the shockwave. Leviathan gave out a roar and slashed at the air. But with the blood loss he was facing his attacks were sluggish and predictable. Lorenzo brought up her shield as Leviathan struck at her and threw him back. Larxene took the opportunity to strike the monster with her lightning spell. Leviathan gave out a roar and tumbled to the ground. His ears flopped over and he remained still.

Lorenzo and Larxene hovered back onto the ground and cautiously approached the behemoth. Despite its wounds Leviathan was still breathing, and its breaths were controlled and slow. It opened an eye and glared at them.

"Go on, come closer, whoever wants to die first! Even grounded I will kill you!"

With newfound strength Leviathan reared up and tried to swipe at his foes. Lorenzo dodged the attack and brought one of her shields down on his claw. Sparks flew as the two powers met and Leviathan recoiled from the magic. Snarling he struck out again; this time at Larxene. But Larxene's speed was more than enough to dodged the attack and she dodged effortlessly.

Not expecting his prey to dodge Leviathan stumbled over and landed on the ground once again. This time a horrid cracking noise sounded in the air. From the looks of it, one of Leviathans hind legs had snapped from the fall.

Lorenzo gave a shrill laugh and landed in front of the monster. Looking down at him she grinned.

"You can't get out of this now, can you?"

Leviathan gave a weak growl and looked up.

"You're.. you're mistaken, I can leave, you're the one who's lost…."

Leviathan's body gave off a brilliant flash of light. Lorenzo and Larxene sheilded themselves as the light engulfed them. But a split second later it died down, and in Leviathans place… was the one from before.

But she wasn't the kind, lost one from Sora's world, no, she was far from it. Her smile was wicked and malicious, her aura gave off one of darkness and corruption. She was.. Vanessa…..