Xemnas stared into the dark sky that loomed above The World That Never Was, grunting as the portal that Saïx had made closed behind him. So Roxas wielded a Keyblade and yet the Keyblade's Chosen One, Sora, still ran free doing what he did best, destroying Heartless, completely unaware that he was in fact helping the Organisation. It was ironic to say the least, that a denizen of light such as Sora should be aiding beings of twilight, shunned from both the light and the dark.
A slight smile crept onto Xemnas' face as he saw hearts slowly gathering above his balcony. At this rate Kingdom Hearts would soon be complete and all nobodies could become complete. However, with Riku currently being controlled by Xemnas' other, Ansem the Seeker of Darkness, and King Mickey lost in the realm of Darkness, Sora could only provide a limited number of hearts and this number had to be increased for the Organisation's plans to come to fruition. Folding his arms Xemnas began to pace in silence, if Roxas did wield a Keyblade, the same as Sora, would it have the same effect upon a heartless as Sora's did? Pondering this Xemnas summoned Xaldin to his lookout.
Xaldin appeared immediately, his braided black hair hung loosely around his shoulders. He said nothing, simply staring at Xemnas until his superior decided to finally offer a reason as to why he was summoned.
"Ah…number 3, I have a task for you but for now it must remain between us. The latest addition, Roxas, he may have certain skills that may benefit our cause," Xemnas said, not breaking his steps, choosing his words carefully, "I wish for you to take our young comrade to an area where he can destroy heartless."
Xaldin's eyes furrowed slightly, "Xemnas, what business do we have with destroying those incompetent Heartless?"
"Roxas may or may not be able to release the Heartless' hearts, much the same as the Keyblade Bearers do. I want you to observe and confirm my theory, do this immediately Xaldin; I have little patience for those who disobey me." Xemnas said, turning to look yet again at the small collection of hearts in the sky.
Lexaeus smiled as Zexion opened another dark portal leading the basement of Castle Oblivion. There was a lot of work to be done before it could be useful to the Organisation, and things like that didn't happen by magic. Vexen had already surveyed the area with Xigbar and had begun clearing the area of heartless earlier that morning. Zexion nodded and stepped through the portal, closing it after him. There were a lot more of the creatures than any of the Organisation had anticipated, and all of them were under the command of Maleficent. Luxord leant casually on a workbench, flicking cards between his hands his eyes wandering around the cluttered room.
"There isn't much time for you to get that place cleared, Lexaeus." Luxord commented dryly.
"I know 10; it is in more than capable hands however. Zexion may not be a fighter at heart, but he is a strategist and he is good at what he does. Xigbar and Vexen are with him too, so there should not be a problem." The red head answered softly, defending his young friend.
"Ah yes," Luxord replied, his tone still dry, "The Cloaked Schemer indeed, but what good are scheme against Heartless who follow nothing but instinct or that witch Maleficent?"
Lexaeus grunted and shifted his weight before staring at the blonde nobody in front of him, "Zexion is more than he lets on Luxord, and you would be wise to keep that in mind."
"Very well, I shall trust your judgment 5." The Gambler of Fate replied before opening a portal and leaving quickly.
Lexaeus grinned to himself before opening another portal to join Xigbar and the others in the Castle.