True Memories: Melodious Nocturne Prologue

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearst II or Naruto.

"So…this is what it's like to die…funny…it's like floating in water."

Floating within the darkness was Demyx's still form, eyes closed.

"How did I get here again…? Oh yeah, now I remember…"

His memories as a member of Organization XIII played out in his mind. He had first met Sora, or better known as Roxas, within the Underworld after stealing the Olympus Stone only to lose it to him. Before battling him, he entreated "Roxas" to return to Organization XIII but Sora proved adamant in his "forgotten memory" and accepted Demyx's "test."

The second and final encounter with Sora played out in his mind as well. A legion of Heartless was heading towards Hollow Bastion in an attempt to swallow the hearts that defied the darkness, all orchestrated by Organization XIII with Saix, Axel, and Demyx as its overseers. Demyx stood within Hollow Bastion's Castle Gate, awaiting Sora's arrival with his ever-loyal companions, the eccentric wizard Donald Duck and laid-back Captain of the Guard Goofy.

Demyx once again entreated "Roxas" to return but to no avail. Given no choice, battle ensued. In the end, Demyx's control and mastery over water would prove no match against Sora's mastery of the Key-Blade and Demyx would fade away in water and shadow. So did end the existence of Demyx the Melodious Nocturne of Organization XIII.

"Ahh…good times, good times…whelp, if I've got nothing better to do, I guess I'll break out some music…oh wait, I'm dead…damn…"

"Not necessarily so, Demyx."

This new female voice caught Demyx by surprise which resulted in him "sitting up" from his floating lied down position, eyes flying open.

"What the!? Who said that!? Oh, hey I can move…"

The female voice then giggled, quite amused at Demyx's reaction.

"Well, first of all, it would be better if you calmed down a bit. Secondly, yes, you can move. After all, you maybe dead in body but in spirit you're alive so you should be able to move."

"Oh, is that right?"

"Yup."

"I know that we're the only people here but can you at least show yourself? This is kinda' awkward to me, talking seemingly to myself."

"Not a problem. Just close your eyes first."

"Huh? Why?" Demyx felt that the voice wasn't out to harm him but he was still unsure to her intentions.

"Awww, come on…I promise this won't hurt."

"Geez, here I thought I was supposed to be the immature one." Demyx finally obeyed and closed his eyes.

"Alrighty then, my eyes are closed and I'm at your mercy. When can I open them?"

"Now if you'd like."

This answer caught Demyx by surprise but none the less, he opened them anyways. When he opened his eyes, the one thing that struck his mind first was the very large hall he found himself in. The whiteness and interior design reminded him of that of the castle in The World That Never Was. To his sides were a vast amount of doors, all symmetrically set apart with some breaks between the doors by windows. After absorbing the sight of the hall, he then turned his vision towards a window by his side. As far as the eye can see, a world full of stars shone brightly. Demyx was completely awe-struck.

"Wow…this place is…beautiful…is this a dream?"

"Nope, not a dream. Allow me to welcome you to Kingdom Hearts." Demyx turned to origin of the voice which turned out to be a blonde woman of great beauty.

"Whoa whoa whoa! Wait one darn minute! You don't mean…I mean…this is…"

"Kingdom Hearts? Well duh, didn't I just say it was?" The woman giggled again. The woman turned to another direction walking away but before getting a fair distance away, she looked over her shoulder.

"Come on, I have something really important to show you." She then walked off.

Demyx, still awe-struck, took a while to get over the shock before realizing he was being left behind and began to sprint after her.

"Hey! Wait up!"

Demyx was closing in on her position when she suddenly turned to the side and stopped, facing one of the many doors that adorned the wall. Unfortunately for her, Demyx wasn't exactly known for being able to stop in time for anything.

"Agh! Watch out!"

"EEEK!"

CRASH THUD

Demyx had, unfortunately, ran right into the woman and accidentally tackled her to the ground, with him being on top. Realizing his position, he immediately stood up with his arms raised straight above his head.

"Gah! I'm sorry! I didn't mean for that to happen! Please, don't hurt me!"

"Owwie…I'm fine. It's my fault for stopping so suddenly. Though, looking at you now, I find it hard to believe that you were really a part of Organization XIII."

Demyx immediately regained his composure and struck a pose.

"Hah! You underestimate me. I may not act or look it but I'm a real bad-ass in the Organization."

"Suuurre you were." The woman replied teasingly. This only resulted in the deflation of Demyx's pose, pride, and ego.

"Coming back to the situation at hand, this is what I wanted to show you."

Demyx looked up to see a door. A normal door, large and rectangular, colored brown with a golden, round door-knob. The only thing that made this door different from all the others was that it had his name on it…literally…on a golden plaque.

"If you open this door, it will lead you to your true memories. The self that you searched for."

Demyx could hardly believe his ears. All his hard-work and suffering was finally being paid-off. A lump had formed in his throat to which he quelled by swallowing. He turned to look at the woman that led him to this door, who only nodded as if prompting him to open the door. Demyx, taking the hint, focused his attention back to the door and approached it. He guided one hand to the door-knob that begged to be turned to which he complied. He then slowly opened the door upon which a bright, white light engulfed him. Demyx's mind was then assaulted by flashes and glimpses of memories he truly was.

One scene in particular caught his eye.

"So many flowers…and who's…that?"

Author's Note: Well, here we are. I finally updated Demyx's story after taking a survey on who's next and who he should be paired up with. Hopefully everyone continues to enjoy reading this story. Also, all reviews are very much appreciated. Thank you.