So Yeah-Third Chapter-Whoopedidoo. Sorry About How Long It's Taken, Blah Blah Blah, All That Stuff No One Really Cares About, Etc, Etc.

If I Owned Kingdom Hearts, Do You Really Think It Would Be As Popular As It Is? I Own Everything That Isn't Kingdom Hearts/Obviously Isn't Apart Of Kingdom Hearts.

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It was yet another eerily silent day in the castles laboratory, hidden deep within the basements. This was nothing out of the ordinary for the trio who spent most of their time working or relaxing there.

Vexen hovered over a bunch of chemicals, mixing certain substances while noting the outcomes. Lexaeus was sitting at one of the tables, studying a few of the metal puzzles he had before him. Zexion was standing next to Vexen, watching with a vague interest. Well, at least until he detected a few unfamiliar scents. He squinted, looking away slightly.

"Something the matter, Six?" Vexen questioned, pausing his note taking to glance over at the distracted teenager.

"It appears Marluxia has returned.. And his mission a success..." Zexion replied, though still seemingly puzzled.

"Then what is the problem? He retrieved the two new possible recruits, as ordered, so of course the two new scents-"

"Three..." Zexion interrupted, glancing over to the elder Nobody, "There are... Three..."

"Three? Are you positive?" Lexaeus asked, his attention now on Zexion as well.

"Yes.." he replied, seemingly lost in thought, "Although... One of them is rather familiar.,,"

The Cloaked Schemer couldn't put his finger on it, but there was definitely something about the one scent that made it seem so familiar-almost even recognizable.

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As Réne and Tayl stepped out of the portal, they found that the four of them were standing in a long white hallway in front of large doors. A few feet away, Mae speaking to the pink-haired man again. They couldn't exactly hear what was being said, but the conversation didn't last long. Marluxia exited back through the portal, returning to the girls' world. Tayl looked back to Mae after it closed.

"Oh-bring us to a foreign place, through some weird messed up black hole thingy, then just leave us for the dogs! What a wonderful way to go about 'recruiting' people," Réne sighed, causing Tayl to snicker. She turned to face Mae as well, "So, mind telling us what exactly is going on? How do you even know that guy?"

"Well... It's a long, confusing story, and I don't even know most of what's in it. Anyways, that was Marluxia. As you know, he was sent to do recon on-"

"Yeah, yeah, we got that part," Réne interrupted, "But why us, of all the people in the world?"

"Because there is more that you share in common with us than you think.." a new voice spoke. The three girls looked over to its source. In the doorway stood a man with pale-blue hair, piercing yellow eyes, pointed ears and a large 'X' shaped scar in the middle of his face.

Mae wasn't so sure about this man. There was.. something that just wasn't sitting right. She felt that she could trust him, but at the same time couldn't. She felt that she would have to be more cautious about him. It has been years after all. She also couldn't help but wonder if anyone would remember her at the same time. She herself could barely remember them. She recognized him, but.. Not fully. 'Who..?' she wondered, though her thought was interrupted by his voice.

"The Superior is waiting for you. All.. Three of you.." he said, glancing at Mae. Those eyes...

"Saix..?" she asked aloud, though it came out almost a whisper.

The 'why am I wasting my time here' look on his face faded into a slight glare. Not even a moment later, he turned sharply back to the other two before stepping aside to let them pass. Mae couldn't help but glance up at him like a confused puppy as she walked by. 'Is that really the same Saix..? Did I do something wrong in the past..?' she mentally asked herself as they entered the room. She turned and watched as he closed the door, leaving them in the dim, moonlit room. Réne and Tayl stared out the window across the room, at the large glowing heart in the sky. Off to one side of the window, there was a glass door that led to what could be a patio.

"Kingdom Hearts.." a low voice spoke gently, breaking the silence as it attracted everyone's full attention. In the middle of the room was a large work desk and chair. And from it, rose a tan-skinned man with yellow-orange eyes that looked as though they could see right through you and back again.

"Good evening... Or is it morning..? One can never truly tell without a means of telling time.." he said, walking over to the large glass window. Réne stared in slight disbelief. 'Is he trying to be funny or something..?'

"Ahh.. Kingdom Hearts..." he began softly, almost muttering to himself, "In time.. you shall be completed..."

'Has he forgotten us standing right here already?' Réne thought, feeling a little more than annoyed. She hated having to be patient, let alone, being forgotten. After about half a minute, he turned, facing them once more.

"Welcome..." he began, as if starting over fresh," You may be wondering why you were brought here.. All shall be explained.. And if I may, I have a proposal-"

"No!" Mae interrupted, startling as well as confusing her two friends who were now staring at her, "We will NEVER join Organization XIII - You can't make us!"

Xemnas watched her calmly as she objected to his explanation, waiting for her to pause, before speaking with a small cat-like grin.

"Welcome back, XIII.." he stated calmly.

"You ca-wait, what?" she stopped, tilting her head slightly, "How did you know it was me?"

Xemnas just stood there silently. This more or less sent a 'Look-Who-You're-Talking-To' message. He was the Superior of the Organization after all, so of course he would know who his members are, regardless of the time.

"Organization... XIII..?" Tayl asked, genuinely confused. Réne couldn't help but smile at her friend's slip. Whether it was because of her mistake or he really did know who his people were, Mae was never good at playing tricks on people.

"Ahh.. Heh, right.." she said, smiling sheepishly, taking a step back and moving a bit to the side, "Sorry Superior.."

He gave a slight nod, watching her, as if to say she was forgiven this time, though it is recommended that she was not to try that again. He returned his gaze to the other two.

"Now then..." he began, carefully thinking through his words. The fewer questions they ask, the less explaining he is inclined to do. Nonetheless, this would be a long, rather boring conference.

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Alright-So, End Of Chapter Two. Yay. Was Going To Post It Earlier, But Didn't Know Whether I Should Leave It At This And End It Or Post The Full Chapter. Decided Likewise, Because It Gives Me More Room For Other Crap. What Other Crap? Hell If I Know. Hopefully I Will Stop Being Lazy/Distracted With Things Such As Schoolwork Or DA And Get The Next Chapter Posted Soon..