A/N: Yeah, I know I'm rushing through this... I've revised the last chapter since I've decided to add a Scott Pilgrim element to it. Also, this series will have a connection with another major fanfic. I can't say the title in any way, but I'm sure some of y'all might figure it out as the series progress (hint: look in my favs). I've got permission from the author for my characters to interact with her characters. In closing, I will be adding battle scenes when I get ideas about how they'll play out.

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TRUTH

Day 179

Castle That Never Was

Today was a day off for all members of the Organization. Xemnas and Saix were (that they call) "out of world" to investigate other worlds for future missions.

Walking down Naught's Approach from her room, Xion was lost in her thoughts until she heard voices. Entering the Proof of Existence area, she saw Xigbar, Vexen, and Zexion. Curious, she decided to eavesdrop on the conversation.

"So far so good for the Replica Project. Both Xion's are making excellent progress." said Vexen. "The real problem is the original."

"As if she'll do anything." Xigbar sneered, "She stuck in that dump of a world."

"Even so," Zexion said, "The last thing that needs to happen is her getting within the vicinity of those two."

"And why is that if any concern?"

The three looked to see Marluxia approaching them, looking smug.

"Those two puppets have the power to surpass the original." he said, "Soon, we can have those replicas finish off the Keyblader to take her place."

Zexion nodded, "True… But what about Roxas?"

"He is of no concern. He's one of us after all." Vexen assured, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a new replica to make."

"Out of who?" asked Xigbar.

"Out of one of that Keyblader's friends."

With that Vexen exited the area via portal. After a moment, Zexion retreated to the library. Xigbar scoffed and left with Marluxia soon after.

Nearly, Xion was shaking. She and her twins really were puppets, like Saix said when they were born. Her head hurting slightly, she staggered out of the area.

"Replicas… Am I one? Then that means… I'm not a Nobody after all. What's going on?"

Determined to find out, she opened a portal and stepped through. Nearby, the other Xion was watching the scene with confusion.

Castle That Never Was – Nothing's Call

"Superior!"

Just returning from his expedition of the worlds, Xemnas and Saix turned to find Axel hurrying towards them.

"Yes Number VIII?"

"Dusk confirms that the Keyblader Kairi is battling the Seeker of Darkness in Hollow Bastion."

Saix frowned, "You sure?"

"How can the Dusk lie, sir?"

Xemnas took this news in deep thought, "Then it was good timing that those replicas were created."

"Replicas sir?"

"Never you mind, if you know what's good for you."

Xemnas and Saix left. Job done, Axel shrugged and went to go meet up with Roxas in the Dark City.

Hollow Bastion – The Final Keyhole

Kairi panted in pain as she dropped to her knees. Sealing a Keyhole takes a toll on the body, and because it was incomplete, the strain would've killed her.

"The Keyhole's not finished… Looks like there's no other choice. I have to free my heart, but how?"

Looking around, she spotted the Keyblade that Ansem, whom she fought earlier, dropped when he was possessing Riku.

"A Keyblade that unlocked people's heart… I wonder…"

Castle Oblivion - Entrance

"Castle Oblivion…"

Xion arrived via portal to find herself in front of a huge castle that served as the second headquarters of the Organization.

"I remember coming out of this place after I was born…" Xion thought, "Last I heard, this place was used her research. Could it be? Well, there no going back now…"

With that, Xion opened the front door and stepped inside.

No sooner than few steps when she was suddenly in pain.

"Ah! What are… all these memories?"

Castle That Never Was – White Room

Xion II staggered into the meeting room, a massive headache assaulting her.

"What's going on?" she moaned as she sank to her knees, holding her head. "Gah!"

"My my, having trouble standing up kitty?"

Xion II turned to see Larxene, who was smirking.

"What… do you want?" Xion II asked her, trying to pick herself up.

Larxene just smiled dangerously, "Sorry hon. Superior's orders."

And she punched Xion II in the face, knocking her out cold.

"Now where's that other one…"

Hollow Bastion – The Final Keyhole

Kairi picked the dark Keyblade up and looked at it for moment.

"Not one of my best ideas, but…"

Resolving herself, she turned the Keyblade on herself and stabbed it through her chest, unleashing a blight light just as her comrades Leon, Yuffie, Tifa, Aerith, and the Beast came running.

"KAIRI!"

The Keyblade of People's Hearts disappeared, releasing the Princesses of Heart's Hearts and Kairi's own as she collapsed back first onto the ground out cold, with her body surrounded in a warm light.

Castle Oblivion

Now crying out, Xion suddenly disappeared as a hand pulled her into a dark portal.

The World That Never Was – Dark City

"I got her!"

Axel pulled his hand out of the portal, Xion along with that. Unable to hold her, he was force to lay her down as she screaming and writhed on the ground, holding her head.

"What's happening to her?" asked a panicked Roxas.

"Your question's as good as mine kid!" Axel said as he attempted to hold Xion still. "Could this be connected to the battle that Keyblader's having in that world?"

"Xion, get a hold of yourself! Xion!"

"Damn! Roxas, get back now!"

Both Roxas and Axel jumped back as an orb of darkness encased a suffering Xion. As the orb started to enlarge itself, her screams died down.

"I have bad feeling about this…" Axel said as summoned his chakrams as Roxas drew his Keyblade.

Castle Oblivion – Lab

Vexen was finishing his latest creation when a red alert flashed around his lab.

"Now what?"

Irritated, he look at his computer only to it at it in horror.

"This can't be. What are these readings?"

The World That Never Was – Dark City

"Xion?"

Standing in front of the duo was a titanic giant with two huge arms wielding two pink and silver Keyblade-like weapons, decorated with elegant, gold, purple and red designs. It was wearing a bizarrely-shaped suit that is predominantly silver and black, with some dull red armor near its waist, gold on its boots, and orange armored gloves. It's helmet sports two black spikes that jut out horizontally on either side and a large, red Nobody symbol on the faceplate, part of which forms something of a horn on the top of the helmet. And worst of all, it was Xion.

"Um Roxas…"

"Yeah Axel?"

"Should we report this to the Superior?"

"…No, I think we should just deal with this ourselves."

"Good point."

Roaring, Armored Xion I swung her weapons around, toppling buildings and blowing Numbers XIII and VIII back. They landed on their feet as Dusks came up to them to deliver a message. They didn't get far as Armored Xion I slashed away, the Dusks catching the blades and disappearing.

"No choice!" Axel shouted, charging forward.

"All or nothing!" Roxas agreed as he joined him.

Activating Combat Mode

Boss Battle: Roxas and Axel vs Armored Xion I (AXI)

Cue Music: Vector to the Heavens (Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days)

*static*

Conflict Resolved

Castle That Never Was – Alter of Naught

"To think that the first one would be so connected with the original…"

Scowling, Xemnas snapped the book he was reading shut as he watched the battle with interest.

"Well then, let us see how this plays out."

Chasing the huge Armored Xion I to Twilight Town and back to their homeworld, Axel and Roxas managed to defeat AXI, albeit painfully.

The armored replica thrashed about in pain as it started to be engulfed by darkness.

"XION!"

Roxas rushed over to the darkness, but it suddenly evaporated, leaving nothing behind.

"It… can't.. be…" Roxas stuttered in disbelief as Axel swore out loud in anger.

"Damn it! Where'd she go?"

Castle That Never Was – Alter of Naught

"Superior! That girl-!"

"Fear not Vexen. This is truly remarkable. To think that a Replica can because a true Nobody…"

"But sir, what if this causes problems in the future?"

"It is of no concern. Everything is still going according to plan. Saix…"

"Yes Superior."

"Find her."

Day 181

Castle That Never Was – Xion II's Room

Xion II's eyes snapped opened as she sat up and looked wildly around.

"What happened?" she wondered, "I was in the White Room, then Larxene came by and…"

She suddenly remembered in horror.

"Sis!"

Realm Between – Crossroads of Light and Darkness

"Wha- What the?"

The young girl that has just arrived has awakened to find all around her was darkness.

Darkness.

The evil that corrupted many worlds. The evil that brought the Heartless to life...or unlife.

Speaking of which…

There were swarms of those creatures that passed by without taking notice of the new arrival, utterly ignoring her, much to the girl's confusion.

Despite that, she decided to get up and run. To where, she doesn't know.

Castle That Never Was – Grey Area

"Superior. I've found her."

"Excellent."

"But there's something else..."

"What is it?"

Castle Oblivion

"Well well, what do we have here?"

Marluxia smirked as he witness two young girls getting up and looking around.

Though they both look the same and have blue eyes, one had blonde hair and is wearing a white dress, while the other has violet hair and is wearing a black dress.

"This has just gotten interesting…" Marluxia thought as he raised his arm, opening a portal under them, making them fall into darkness…

END OF CHAPTER III