Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing

Chapter 3 Selfish Failure

Velvet POV

I was running, something dark chasing after me my only instincts screaming at me to run away. Keep running, that's all I could do, trying so hard to live. Where was everyone? Where did these monsters come from? Was I the only one left? Then, it hit me, where was Laphicet!?

"LAPHICET!? WHERE ARE YOU!" My screams echoing out into the darkness, all I could hear was the sounds of flesh and bone being eaten by the creatures around me. Eventually, I tripped over a tree root and went hurtling towards the ground. I just sat there sobbing and crying while faintly calling out to the brother I couldn't find.

No...I can't stop now...I have to find him...I will find him. Even if it killed me, even if I turned into one, I made a promise to protect you Laphicet. Pulling myself together as I continued to sprint throughout the woods feeling an even darker presence as I got closer to the edge of the forest. The only place I could think of, the one place Laphi would go in case of danger.

As I tore out of the forest and into the clearing my heart caught in my throat as I struggled to process what was in front of me. "Laphi? But why?" I could barely muster a whisper as Artorius turned towards me, his sword plunged straight into his chest. I didn't understand, why? Why Laphi? "LAPHICET! NOOOOOO!" My screams were futile, it didn't, matter. As I blindly struck down werewolf after werewolf, trying to get to Laphicet. But as I closed in, he just dumped him into a pit like he was a piece of trash. Which only served to fuel my rage as I dived after him in a blind attempt to save him.

As I hurtled towards certain doom I was able to grab Laphicet's hand and look into his eyes one last time before everything became blindingly bright as I was met with a swirling force of unspeakable power. I came into contact with energy changing me, fusing with me as if giving me a piece of it. Then, I was ejected screaming for the vengeance of my lost brother. My left arm swirling with power, turning into a giant demonic hand that matched the colors of the Scarlet Night. In a fit of rage, I consumed and crushed every daemon that lunged at me.

Realizing, that every one that I slayed reverted back to the humans that they were before that night. All of my friends and neighbors...slaughtered like animals...all because of me...I broke down crying and screaming as Artorius treated me like I was the monster that was responsible. Then time slowed down, my sobs never ending, my sorrow never fading and my pain never fleeting. As if I were to suffer a slow agonizing death, haven't I suffered enough? Was watching my brother be sacrificed for the greater good not enough? My vision slowly fading as the surroundings melted away into total darkness.

I woke up with a start soaked in false tears, I could feel someone's arms around me holding me tight. My eyesight a little blurry as they adjusted to the dim surroundings, trying to remember where I was and why I had fallen asleep in the first place.

"Oh Velvet! You're okay!" A familiar voice paired with a stronger grip as their arms wrapped even tighter around my waist as if they were afraid I was going to disappear.

"Luna? Is that you?" My vision still a little bit hazy, I could make out here purple eyes and bright blue hair. Her arms wrapped around still, but when she heard her name they became relaxed. She was still wearing her black coat, I almost felt embarrassed, if that could even be possible.

"I-I'm really sorry Velvet!" Tears started to well up in her eyes, more like false tears. As Xemnas, our fierce leader would put it, after all, we're only a Nobody.

"About what?" Barely getting the question out as her arms quickly retreated from my waist. I was able to grab her hand just as she was about to dart out the door. "It couldn't have been that bad, I'm sure of it." Trying to flash her a smile, though I looked rather unconvincing. Even before I became a Nobody, I was never really good at this sort of thing.

"I…peeked through your memories…more like I felt what you felt every step of the way as you were asleep…I know it was wrong and I'm sorry!" The poor girl was trembling, was she afraid of me? Maybe it was more like she was afraid for me, after all, if she did merge her subconscious with mine it would make sense.

I impulsively threw my arms around her pulling her in for a hug, taking both of us by surprise. "Thank you," I whispered those words softly into her ears as she returned the embrace. I couldn't tell you how long we stood there, in each other's arms seeking something creatures such as ourselves could never hope to obtain.

I placed my hand on her cheek as she turned towards me our eyes connecting. "Just promise me something okay?" She nodded in agreement, taking a deep breath I asked her if she would stay by my side. Not just as comrades, but when we do gain hearts I want her to come with me and continue my journey to save Laphi.

"You don't even have to ask silly," shaking her head at me I couldn't help but chuckle. Despite the empty feeling in my chest, I could feel something, the second chance that I didn't want to lose. I will find you Laphi, no matter how long it takes, I promise you this.

Before I forget Velvet, you're going to need these." Luna snapped her fingers as darkness billowed around me. After a brief moment had passed, my clothes had been covered with a dark black coat. The same coat that Xemnas and Luna donned, a symbol of the Organization and guard against the darkness lurking through the doors.

"Now you're an official member of Organization XIII, with the wardrobe to match." Smiling back at me I just nodded, but then, all of the sudden I felt drowsy. Before I could react, I slowly drifted unconscious, but my dreams this time were different. I was standing in a field of flowers, I started to make my way through the field taking in the almost nostalgic scent of it all. As I neared the edge, I could see Luna kneeling, like she was almost praying for something or someone.

As if feeling my presence, she rose up from the ground turning around to face me. Her blue hair shining in the light as it reflected an almost soothing glow. "Velvet, I hope you don't mind, but I thought you might need a well-deserved rest. So I've cast a sort of spell to rid your mind of any lingering nightmares…" Her voice trailing off, I simply shook my head and thanked her. It had been a while since I felt this way, or as close as a Nobody like me could get.

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