Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing
A/N: Thanks for reading, I've been obsessed with the latest Tales Game so I'll introduce our 3rd in command as she will be a great addition to the team.
Chapter 2 Lord of Calamity
Xemnas POV
"So what is our next plan of action, Lord Xemnas?" Her purple eyes shining at me with pure melancholy, if only we could even feel an emotion like that. It seems the feelings we do have are all but sorrow and despair.
"I sense another strong presence, one steeped in sorrow and regret, powerful but never dying. Their heart long is gone, everything precious to them torn away, into the nothingness of past regrets." What a poor pitiful soul, maybe we can save someone for a change. "If we leave now, we might have a chance to save her soul. Her heart is long gone, but there is still a chance."
"Than we have no time to waste Lord Xemnas," her body already disappearing into the Dark Corridor before I could even blink.
Following her through the darkness we found ourselves in a land devoid of light, the floor made of some sort of magical energy. Ahead of us, a young woman was fighting off a horde of Neoshadow and Shadow Heartless. Her swift movement making quick work of the Heartless as she jumped from one to the next with a blade shooting out from under her arm.
"Look out!" Luna shouting out to the girl as she summoned some oversized fans and leaped into battle, protecting the young lady from a sneak attack using her fans as shields.
Startled for but a moment, the young woman nodded in approval, "You might want to duck," Luna complied, ducking just in time as a well-placed swing from the other girl, a knife protruding from her shoe slicing the heads of the two Neoshadow Heartless that Luna had been blocking.
"Graviga!" As the word escaped my lips a large negative field of energy crushed the surrounding Heartless, while my blue haired ally took initiative grabbing the woman in her arms leaping away from the negative field.
"You should be safe now Miss. Um…" Luna's words trailed away as the young woman gave us her name.
"Velvet, Velvet Crowe. I guess this is the part where I should thank you, I've been left for dead out here with a feeling of emptiness that I can't quite shake." Upon closers inspection, she had extremely long black hair that dropped down to ground level. Wearing a revealing ruby red corset that barely covered the top half of her chest. Torn black jeans that appeared to now be shorts, armor on her legs and one of her arms concealing her weapons. Her other arm was wrapped in bandages, sensing a great power, I suspected that it was concealing another hidden weapon. Velvet was also wearing a long black jacket that appeared torn towards the bottom.
"That is only normal for someone who is lacking a heart, I suspect during your previous trials, the darkness stole it from you." I couldn't quite tell if she was surprised or if she had suspected this all along. Such a serious and stern expression, but with no heart those were obviously false senses.
"So that's what happened then?" She heaved a sigh, looking as if she knew all along of her unfortunate fate. "I guess that means I'm dead or something? I shouldn't be able to exist without a heart, even a Demon has to have one."
"No, you are what we know as a Nobody, strong beings who lose their heart sometimes leave behind a shell, such as yourself." I couldn't have put it better myself, realizing that Luna was still holding Velvet. However, she didn't seem to bother by it, may have even been comforting if that was even possible.
"Well I guess that's better than being dead, so I get a second shot at life?" Luna offered the woman a smile despite being full of any true emotion. Though Velvet seemed to be satisfied with the gesture, however grim it may have been.
"If you would like to obtain a new heart, you could join Lord Xemnas and me. We are searching for a way to rebuild Kingdom Hearts and reclaim our lost hearts." Velvet seemed to be taking it all considerably well, even after accounting for the past events. Even if she didn't decide to take us up on our offer there would be no need to dispose of her. There wasn't much left for her here anyway.
"It seems to be the best chance I have for getting out of this hell hole. I'll join your group and offer my talents and my life." Strange, I could almost swear that I had seen that same determination in her amber eyes somewhere before. Whatever the case, another ally for our united cause.
"Hold tight Velvet, the corridors we travel through are perilous and I fear your current attire will leave you exposed." Velvet blushing at her words as she did as Luna asked, holding onto her firmly. Her arms wrapped around my comrade's chest as we walked through the still open Dark Corridor.
Our surroundings were filled with nothing but blackness and emptiness, such is the Fate of all those who walk our path. The creatures residing within these walls kept a reasonable distance, yet their eyes never strayed from Velvet. Whether it was out of fear or respect for her presence, they never dared to move any closer and Half their positions.
"So this is how you found me, through these swirling doorways of darkness?" Luna simply nodded, holding Velvet tighter which only caused her to blush even more. Her cheeks, now matching her corset. I guess even Nobodies can feel faint emotions of the lives we had.
"Don't worry Velvet, I'm not going to let anything happen, that's a promise." The raven-haired women simply smiled breathing a sigh of relief. Almost as if she had been waiting for someone to give her that form of reassurance that she had been craving for so long. Yet denied, at every turn and corner of her past life.
"Thanks uhh…"
"Luna, you can call me Luna." Velvet gave another small smile simply nodding as if to give a proper thanks.
Shortly after, we reached the end of the corridor. After walking through the exit we each materialized in our respective seats. Luna to my right as my Number 2 and Velvet Crowe to my left as my Number 3.
"Luna, as the second highest ranked member of Organization XIII, I will bestow the title 'Luna Eclipse' having full control over other lesser and elite Nobodies. You will also handle all of the administrative duties as we continue to rebuild the Organization as it once was." Luna nodded in acknowledgment of her new roles and title. Which just left Velvet, however, I wouldn't be making the same mistake as last time. Instead of having 1 Vice Leader, there will now be 2.
"Velvet, you will be the third in Rank of membership only, holding the same Rank as Luna I bestow the title 'Lord of Calamity' having full control over other lesser and elite Nobodies. You will split the administrative duties and Rank 2 leadership with Luna." Velvet also nodding in acknowledgment as did Luna before her.
"Luna, will you please show Velvet to her room, I have some things that I have to take care of."
"Certainly, Lord Xemnas," Luna rose up from her seat while giving a slight bow. Then proceeded to leap from the edge towards Velvet, graceful landing in her lap. Before she could even react, darkness had swallowed the pair transporting them to another location within the castle.
Today is a good day, I thought to myself, a good day indeed.
Luna POV
"Here we are Velvet, this will be your room and mine is right across from yours. Each room bears our Numerical Rank in the form of Roman Numerals." Velvet seemed really shy, but I probably didn't help things along either. I don't know why I'm acting like this, maybe it's because there's another woman aside from myself. Then again, I've always wanted a sister, but it just seems like we don't have anything in common.
"Luna," I broke out of my thoughts to hear Velvet call my name.
"Hmm?" Her amber eyes were different, almost as if she was trying to find the words but they just wouldn't come out. It's amazing what you can find out in a person through their eyes.
"Thanks, it's nice having someone looking out for me for a change. I guess I'm just so used to shouldering the burden on my own, it's hard to expect or want help from anyone else." All I could do was smile, even if it wasn't genuine, I at least owed her that much.
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