Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing
Chapter 7 Unwavering Will
Xemnas POV
Such power, such destruction, I almost lost all of them. Was I too careless? How could I have overlooked such an atrocity, wasn't she dead? How could that which have survived the aftermath of the castles own self-destruction? Then again, I survived, so I should have expected the same for her as well. We need to strengthen our forces to ensure an oversight like this doesn't happen again.
"Master?" Then there was also the unknown girl that helped Luna and Velvet as well. I could sense no malice in her, she also didn't appear to have a heart either. Though with a will as strong as Camelot's walls, it's no small wonder that this particular girl had become a Nobody. "What shall we do about the dragon or would you rather retreat?"
"Retreating right now is the best option, we can't afford for that beast to come back. You have done me and my comrades a great service. May I ask for your name young one?" Her eyes lit up as the hilt of her shield tapped the ground, "My name is Mash Kyrielight, Demi Servant of the Shielder Class Master." A Demi Servant, I don't believe I have ever heard of a Demi Servant, though I do remember the stories about Heroes and Anti Heroes who served powerful magic wielders. Vying after an object that could grant ones wildest dreams, if they were successful in defeating the other players.
"A Demi Servant? I have heard of many things, but Demi Servant eludes my knowledge."
"I was once a human, but during an incident in where the labs that I worked were destroyed. A servant was dying and offered to give me his powers in exchange for allowing me to house the little bit of his spirit that remained." That would explain why Mash calls herself a Demi Servant, a mix of human and Heroic Spirit. Interesting, interesting indeed.
"Yes, I understand. Mash Kyrielight, I would like to extend an invitation to join Organization XIII and help us reclaim the hearts that we once had." She didn't even hesitate when I extended her the offer. "Good, good, you will be our fourth member. As much as I would want to properly induct you into the Organization, we have to get our comrades back to the World That Never Was." Mash simply nodded while picking up both girls with ease as I opened a Corridor of Darkness to lead us home.
As we walked through the swirling darkness the pathway opening before us, making sure all the while I wasn't leaving Mash behind. For some odd reason, it seemed to be taking us longer than it normally would. Of course, it could just be the effects of our last battle. It had been awhile since I've had to use that much power. Whatever the case may be, I just hope that we can get through here swiftly. It would be unwise to get caught in another skirmish in our current condition.
"Mash, make sure to be on guard, I don't want any unnecessary surprises. We really can't afford to fight off any enemies at the present moment." I probably didn't have to inform her of that, but I didn't want to take any chances. You never could be too careful out here.
"Understood Master." Mash seemed to be holding her own pretty well, considering everything that had just transpired. I know one thing was for sure, for the next few weeks I want everyone to just focus on training and skill building. Plus it would give me an opportunity to sharpen my own skills as well. That way we can be better prepared, I shouldn't have been so cocky to think that after surviving Sora we were invincible. I would not be making that mistake again, not after we were given so many chances. I could even say that my almost dying may have caused me to rethink some of my previous methods.
"Mash, it's not much further and we'll be back home." I could see the exit as we drew closer and closer, but I had this unsettling feeling that something was waiting for us. We had to hurry, there was no way we could fight with two injured comrades. If it was just the two of us, that would have been a different story.
"Master? Are you alright? You seem uneasy." She was right, there was a really good reason for me to be nervous. Unfortunately, there was only one way that Mash and the others were going to make it out.
"Mash, I need you to listen very carefully to what I'm about to tell you. It is of the utmost importance that you follow this order. Are we clear?" Nodding her head I continued, "I need you to take Velvet and Luna and get out of here." It was the only way, I just had to convince myself more than anyone else of that fact.
"Understood Master." Making a beeline for the exit she was almost there before a lone arrow shot out of nowhere narrowly missing Mash by inches. They're already making a move, I had to act fast before this got really bad.
"What was that Archer? What happened to that precision accuracy of yours that you are always going on about." A woman's voice, so that meant there was two of them. And did she say 'Archer'? We really didn't have any time to waste, but with Archer blocking the way out with arrows and that mysterious girl hiding in the shadows are options were limited.
"Well excuse me, Master, I didn't realize that your standards for outcast Servants were so high. I'll try next time to do better." I really doubted that he missed on purpose or that he was going to in any more effort to please her. Despite the obvious act of luring us into a false sense of security by pretending to beat each other's throats was not going to work.
"You know what? Just forget it, we have a mission to bring them in so just do your job already."
"As you wish Master," hearing the words 'slave driver' and 'witch' muttered under his breath doubting that even if the other one heard she probably didn't care or was used to it by now.
"Mash! Go now, I'll cover you!" Mash immediately ran towards the exit while hearing the female voice shouting something to Archer about getting his ass in gear. As another volley of arrows hurled towards my comrades I was able to cast a protective spell just in the nick of time. The spell completely neutralized the arrows as I expected. I knew that I would not be making it out of here, so I leave my fate in their capable hands.
"Mash, remember this! Don't ever stop searching for me, build our Organization strong! When you and the others have built our numbers, then come for me. That is my last order until we meet again."
"Master!?YouYou're not coming? You can't leave us!" I knew that it would be difficult, but I also had faith that they could overcome this slight turn of events. They had to or we all done for, we would never truly exist.
"I can't Mash, I'm sorry, this is for the best. You will find me, I know you will." I couldn't bear to see her like that, closing the exit behind me to ensure that they couldn't be followed. I know you'll find me, Luna, Velvet, Mash...I have faith in your unwavering will.
Luna POV
I woke to the sound of crying, as my eyes started to adjust to the light I could see a young girl laying over Velvet and I. Taking me a moment to realize that it was Mash, she seemed really upset or as upset as a Nobody could be. When she realized I was awake she threw her arms around me sobbing harder as I returned the embrace.
"Mash? What's wrong?" Trying to calm her down enough to where she could explain what happened while we were out.
"I-It's The M-Master, he's been Kidnapped!" An unsettling rage started to boil inside when she said the Lord had been taken. I quickly kept my cool as to not upset Mash, gently running my hands through her hair. "He stayed behind to protect us...but he said to become stronger and then to come find him."
"If that's what the Lord wants, then that's what we shall do. Everything will be alright Mash, we'll work hard to get stronger. After that, to find new members building up our force and then we'll look for the Lord."
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