Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing
Chapter 4 Sins of the Blighted
Luna POV
Please bestow your protection upon us, though we may not deserve it I ask this selfish request of you. Heed my call and lend me your strength, this I pray to you oh great one. I fear that I may lack the strength to protect the people who are most precious to me. Even though I may have no heart, even though my will is weak, even though I may not be strong enough...I still remember what it feels like to be whole again. I do not fear death, only the regrets I might have should I fade before I tell her how I really feel. Pathetic I know, a Nobody can feel emotion, but I want to believe that even this false feeling is enough to make a difference. This I ask of you, I accept my Sins of the Blighted and bear them for all eternity or my life forfeit.
A prayer to the moon...even though I can not feel emotions, I still pray. Just because I'm now a Nobody doesn't give me the right to abandon my Master. Then again, I serve a new Master, one who is strong-willed, confident and even merciful at times. Maybe this was the Moons will, to serve a new Master, but I shall continue to offer my prayers for as long as I draw breath.
I just hope that Velvet is doing okay, her nightmares have seemed to be getting a little better. Is it wrong for me to get hopeful for someone who might not even feel the same way about me? There I go again, acting as if I really have feelings, but sometimes I wonder.
"Attention! All Organization Members are to report Where Nothing Gathers immediately!"
"Speaking of our fearless leader, it must be important if he's making such a big deal about it." I turned out to see that Velvet was in the doorway, I wonder how long she had been standing there. My face turning a bright red, hoping she had just gotten there and didn't hear me talking to myself.
"What's up with you? Cat got your tongue." Shaking my head, "No everything is fine, nothing wrong." I didn't seem to be very convincing judging by the way she was narrowing her eyes at me.
"Anyway, we'd better get down there, wouldn't want to keep our fearless leader waiting would we?" All I could do was smile and nod before I could react she had taken hold of my hand and the next thing I knew darkness was enveloping us like a cloud.
Both of us materialized in our respective seats, residing next to Xemnas as his Vanguard, it was only appropriate. We are his last and only defense against any and all threats, not that he needs our protection. However, it's like I feel compelled to protect him with our lives. Afterall, Xemnas did save us and even gave us a home. A place where we could feel accepted, a haven for people like us.
"Luna Rank II Vanguard reporting My Lord." I know that formalities were never the Lords thing, but it just seems right somehow.
"Velvet Crowe Rank III Vanguard also reporting My Lord." I could tell that Velvet really wasn't keen on this whole formality business. If I didn't really know her I would have probably never really been able to tell.
"There has been talking of a possible sighting of another Nobody, a particularly powerful one at that. The Dusks that were sent to investigate have come up with powerful energy coming from Radiant Garden. Though it was only a recon mission, they also reported an unusually large number of Heartless." A powerful Nobody and a large group of Heartless? Looks like we are going to have our work cut out for us.
"Exercise extreme caution as the number grows larger by the minute. After the Heartless ate dealt with, your second priority is to find the Nobody in question and recruit them if possible. Dismissed." Just like that our Lord takes his leave, disappearing through the same darkness that had brought us here.
"You ready Luna?" Her voice breaking through my thoughts like a knife through paper, I just simply nodded as the two of us took our respective leave traveling through the darkness towards our objective. Looking over at Velvet I could tell that the darkness was taking a toll on her. Once we get to the garden I need to fashion a coat. Signature equipment for us Nobodies, not only would it let us be discreet, it would also protect us from the darkness.
The end finally in sight, took much longer than it usually would though. Oh well, we made it alright and to me, that's all that mattered at this point. Though I did need to make sure Velvet gets her coat before I forget. Those were very clear orders from the Lord himself if we want to succeed we have to stay alive.
"Velvet, this is for you. Consider it a welcome to the Organization gift." Before she could respond I snapped my fingers as her body became enveloped in darkness. It covered every inch of her body leaving nothing to chance and as it slowly faded revealing her new coat completely tailored to her body.
"So I'm an official member now?"
"You could say that this coat will eliminate any fatigue you may have suffered during your previous bouts through the darkness. It's also completely tailored to your size and will allow you to remain discreet as well as hidden from prying eyes." She shouldn't have any trouble with it, it's important for us to stay in top form, can't have the very force we depend on hinder us.
"It feels light and sturdy, whoever designed these knows a thing or two about crafting material." Pulling her hood over her face as she examined the coat, it really was a modern marvel. There was definitely some truth to that for sure.
"Shall we Velvet?" Nodding in response, I covered my face as well. Don't want to draw any unnecessary attention to us. We started down the walkway towards the imminent danger that waited for us. No matter the threat, I will protect you Velvet and all other Nobodies that we encounter. I won't fail again, I have to succeed no matter what. It's the least I can do after I failed you, brother...I couldn't protect you. All I can do is hope that you can forgive me wherever you are. One day I will avenge you and cleanse the Sins of the Blighted, but for now, I have to focus on the task at hand.
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