Author's note : Okay, actual story starts from here.. But I think I will need to add settings in the middle, because this is very twisted version, with three worlds mixed up.. It's from FF VII, FF VIII, and KH series.

Diclaimer- None of the characters or most of concepts are mine, they belong to Square Enix. Honestly, if they belonged to me.. ..It would have turned MA+ rated.

Warning - Yaoi, M rated for more than a few reasons (later chapters), abusive languages, crimes, etc. Yaoi pairings (AkuRoku, SephCloud, ZexionXDemyx, etc, more side pairing though not in this one. Side stories may be included after the main story gets over)

No. XIII - Organisation XIII

[Chapter 1. Roxas]

[In the middle of darkness and light, the shadows of both lay.

The shadows, the midst of the extremes-

They lurk in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times,

And they reign with the mystery and power,

The shadows call themselves-

Organisation XIII.]

I . i

== 3 years passed... ==

It was almost time. Riku walked to a still closed door of the room where his best friend and his twin who were sleeping. Knock, knock, Sora soon mumbled some undistinguisiable words back to Riku who did not stop knocking. The knocking soon stopped. Now, Sora shook Roxas, who was still sleeping soundly, undisturbed by Riku's continuous knocking which at least had been continuing for a minute.

"Hey, Roxas! Wake up, we have to go to the university today! Don't tell me you want to be late on the first day!"

"...Ng... Let me sleep.. Sora..."

"Roxas, you will be late!"

"...Sora... I.. Wah!"

*Splash!*

Roxas jumped up. Sora had just poured a bucket full of water to Roxas. Complaining in a low voice, Roxas went out the bed room with Sora. Riku only sighed when Roxas mumbled.

"...I am taking shower first. And Sora.. You don't need to wake me up by pouring water everyday.."

"And you won't budge if I don't do that! You should thank me for waking you up, Roxas!"

"...Whatever.."

Roxas sighed and went into the bathroom, knowing that having a talk with his twin would only make him late to the university. As Roxas went into the bathroom Riku handed over a toast to Sora who gladly took a bite.

"..Another water pouring? Sora, you know Roxas doesn't like it much.."

"But Riku, you know- he will never wake up!"

"...Still, no one would like to be woke up like that, Sora. And you know your brother has problem with his sleeps. I think he couldn't sleep properly over midnight last night, I heard him cursing himself."

"...Really? But I slept fine.."

"He was in the kitchen, having a bit of hot milk, and was reading a book. God knows when he went into sleep in the bed room. Anyway.. Don't stir him up too much, Sora. You know he wasn't in a good mood for a week now."

Sora nodded in Riku's remark and spoke after gluping his cup of milk.

"...Yeah, I think so. For some reason, he had been so cloudy about the fact that he had to leave Hollow Bastion.. And I thought he hated there!"

"I could only agree, he used to loath everything back there, all the crimes and stuff.. I didn't expect him to react violently when he was almost forced to leave. It seems he didn't want to leave something in particular, not the city itself. But.. Sora, your brother didn't have a friend back there, did he?"

"No, then I would have known, and I woundn't hide it from you, Riku. And anyway we three were always together! Well.. There were Hayner, Olette and Tidus, even Seifer, but-"

"I doubt that Roxas actually liked any of them, Sora."

"...Yes, that's my point. He always wondered off now and then alone.. I still don't understand how he got close to our elder brother.."

Sora raised his eye brow, with a slight frown. Yes, he would never understand how that soft, shy and calm Roxas could get along with their elder brother, who was so cold, collected, calm and even sometimes scary. Riku nodded in agreement and took his share of food.

"...I don't understand about Sephiroth either. And he was the one who calmed Roxas down about leaving Hollow Bastion after a private chat with Roxas."

"I think he might have threatened Roxas.."

"..Perhaps."

Riku sighed, not sure whether he should agree with his best friend or not. After all, Sephiroth was Sora's brother. He also wasn't sure how could Roxas and Sephiroth be close- Even Roxas seems uncomfortable with Sephiroth.

However, Sephiroth somehow always favored Roxas over Sora. It didn't make Roxas feel comfortable with him, though- Roxas did understand that his older brother somehow was being good to him, but getting into unnecessary fight or troubles wasn't in his wishlist for sure. Riku still remembered what Sephiroth did for Roxas and Sora's last birthday- In the middle of the party, Sephiroth walked into Riku's home. While he didn't even greet Sora- (And no one was surprised by that) He dragged Roxas out to somewhere, and who knows what happened after that. Roxas didn't return home till next day evening, and he came back with pretty beaten up face. Both Sephiroth and Roxas never told anyone what had happened, but when Sora asked Roxas, Roxas merely tried to smile and answered that Sephiroth wanted to be nice to him for his birthday. However, to Riku, Roxas did tell him that Sephiroth dragged him to a certain house and had a party over there with Sephiroth's gangs, which Roxas never liked it. Being reminded how Roxas used to get hurt everytime he was dragged by Sephiroth, Riku sighed.

"...Maybe your brother just likes to see Roxas getting hurt, but I doubt that he went as far as threatening him... ..He won't even need to, Roxas would do anything if Sephiroth orders him to. He is too soft."

"Yeah, that's true.. I dunno, he is so shy and quite to others, while he doesn't really look like one when he's with me.."

"Hmph... Eat fast, Sora. Roxas is coming out, and I am already ready to leave."

"Huh? Oh, yeah- sure!"

Riku chuckled as he watched Sora pushing his own toast into his mouth and rushing into the bathroom. Now, Sora's twin sat on across Riku, replacing Sora. Roxas merely stared down at his food for sometime, took a toast, and stood up again. Riku chuckled as Roxas mumbled to Riku.

"...I am still sleepy. God knows why I didn't sleep last night.. I have no idea. And Sora's in a good mood as usual- I don't want to ruin it. Don't tell him I never slept till 6."

"I won't, Roxas. Are you sure that you are fine with it?"

"Of course.. I used to do this almost everyday when I was back in the Hollow Bastion. No one noticed it except Sephiroth, though.. I guess that's one of the reasons he favoured me. I used to talk to him in the early morning when it's only two of us."

"...Hmm? Like what?"

"...I don't really remember, but it used to be very light subjects. And, this is enough for me, thanks. I'll help cooking from tomorrow, too."

Roxas shrugged sheepishly and casually walked off to his room, leaving Riku behind.

I . ii

It was just three years ago... Axel closed his eyes and leaned against the wall of Cafeteria as his old memories started to dominate.

'..Damn it! Police!'

"Run if you have time to talk!"

'This way!'

Sound of gunshots, chaos, and everything.. Then.. Only three were caught out of 13 members. No. XIII, Xemnas, and Saix who were main targets of the police authorities couldn't get any ot them- No, in the first place, No. XIII was never present in that particular meeting. The very fact haunted Axel ever-since that night, the day the Organisation had fallen.

However, Axel jumped up when someone shouted into his ears.

"AXEL! Are you listening?"

"HUH! ...Ah, Demyx. What is it about?"

"Day dreaming at this time? Did Zexion wake you up by hitting you with a book?"

"...Ah, well.. Not today. What was it, Demyx? Were you telling me something?"

"Well, I asked if you were thinking about the newbies who would be coming to the university today, Axel."

"...I don't no, I didn't think about it much."

Axel answered to Demyx dryly. It was amazing how Demyx could forget that today was the date the Organisation XIII fell... Well, that was Demyx. Yet, Axel did notice a blondie and a brown haired newbies talking with Riku, that annoying bastard. Yes, of all seniors to talk with, Riku. But one of them, the blondie didn't seem like enjoying his chat with Riku. He looked around the campus, then fixed his eyes on Axel and others as Riku slightly showed the hints that he was talking about them. That blondie didn't take his eyes off from them.. Axel turned as Zexion called him.

"Why don't we go to our classes now? We will be late to our classes.. And Marluxia already went alone."

"What! Marluxia did!"

"..Seems like a good idea to me, Zex, Dem. Let's go."

I . iii

"And that's the way to your first lecture, Roxas- and Sora, your schedule is exactly same with me-"

Riku explained. However, he noticed something off from Roxas. Surprisingly, he wasn't concentrating on what Riku was explaining at all.. Roxas was deep in thought, staring at a group of 4 seniors. Roxas wasn't looking at.. Them, of all people.. Was he? Riku was somehow didn't feel surprised when Roxas suddenly interupt.

"Um, Riku? Who are they?"

"...They? ...Roxas, you mean those four? With tall, slim redhead guy?"

Riku asked back, just for a check. Roxas put his head down, and nodded shyly.

"Uh, yes... Why? Any problem with them?"

"..You better not get close to them, don't even think of it. Sora, you too. Those bastards.. They are such a bad influence, enough for you two to change and- ...Roxas?"

"...I guessed so.."

Sora and Riku watched Roxas who just walked away from them. It seemed like he was heading to his class.. Wait, this wasn't the first time they got this reaction from Roxas, right? Riku checked time, and dragged Sora, rushing to the his class room.

"Uh! Ri- Riku!"

"Run, Sora! We are LATE!"

I . iv

"Huh.. Roxas, hmm?"

Axel stared at the sitting arrangement which was stuck on the board at the back of the class room. It was strange. He had no family name mentioned.. Was it done purposely? He knew that unless someone had begged for it in the administration office, they would had listed that freshman with his full name. But only thing which concerned Axel was that he was going to be doing his first project of the year with this kid. Whoever he was- To make that freshman get used to his new life in the university. This year, his professor changed- and he was a new professor, too. Axel still did not know who it was, but thought it would be better than anyone.

He majored in International Law, and this option was meant for case-studies and investigations on actual crimes. He just hoped the newbie who got paired up with him had some senses- He didn't like working much. While hoping that his partner for the year was a good one, Axel noticed a few others gasping and staring at the door. What was that about? Then Axel saw the blondie who was talking with Riku in the morning, entering the room and casually walking towards the board where his name must have been listed. The blondie glanced through the list. Wait, was that a surprise? Who was he assigned with?

"...Hmph."

Why was Axel focused on that blondie? He saw that freshman first time today, and probably he is as bad as Riku. Perhaps even worse, for it seemed that he was completely ignoring Riku. But Axel couldn't help to throw a few quick glance over him. That blondie's crystal-clear blue eyes seemed too innocent. Then he was surprised again when that blondie walked straight to him, a shy smile on his face. Axel's colleges and seniors threw sympathetic glances to the blondie. Well.. He was known for good-for-nothing stuff.

"Uhh- Excuse me? You are Axel Sequr'rez, right? I am Roxas, and if I am not mistaken, you must be my partner for the projects for this year."

"...Yeah, I am your partner. ..But how do you know that it's me only by my name?"

"Well.. When you were with your friends outside this building, Riku told me who you were... You saw me, right?"

Axel shrugged. Yes, he did saw this Roxas guy talking with that bastard, Riku. But he didn't expect this blondie to be this innocent looking when he saw from afar, neither imagined that he took something related to crimes as his major. Strange, Axel thought. Riku, if he remembered correctly, was majoring in ICTS. And Riku was never in good terms with any of them.. But Axel couldn't help chuckling when this Roxas spoke shyly as he looked up at Axel.

"But.. I don't think you are as bad as he said. At least you didn't almost kill me when you met me first time.. Though it was an accident, that's how I met Riku."

I . v

The lecture was over. Easy, Axel thought. This Roxas guy wasn't half bad as he thought.. In fact, much better. He was shy, but didn't cringe or anything when he needed to speak or anything. Surprisingly, Roxas was also very well-informed about the materials they discussed in the class, even though it was series killing happened almost ten years ago. Even Professor was happy to have Roxas in his class after Roxas made an almost perfect annalysis on the crime based on the information provided.

And Roxas didn't ask anything too annoying, too. He would shyly ask stuff, always worrying if he had done anything wrong.. That careful attitude and warmth in Roxas's eyes made Axel like him more. Now, Roxas was smiling to him, talking about his hobbies.. Hmm, interesting, Axel thought again. This guy is actually cute.

Meanwhile, Sora and Riku walked toward Roxas's classroom where he must had his class. Many seniors and juniors who came out of that room were talking about a freshmen in their class. Roxas, no doubt, Riku thought, He would be as perfect as he was back at Hollow Bastion. But Riku froze when he saw Roxas moving away shyly as someone ruffled his hair, messing it up. Riku glared at Axel. When Riku was sure that Roxas seemed to be very uncomfortable, but could not speak out, Riku walked toward Axel and hissed.

"Axel, what the hell are you doing with my friend? Get your hand off."

"...Hm? ...Brat, what are you doing here, huh? You don't have a single class in this building."

"...AXEL! Remove your hands from my friend, now! I can see him cringe and I won't let you making my friend scared!"

What a bastard. Axel thought, crossing his arms. He felt like killing this brat from the depth of his heart. Of course.. He could never do that in the public. But what about this brat? Roxas didn't really cringe, he was only blushing, making his cheeks rosy and attractive- Axel shook his head. What was he thinking? He narrowed his eyes and tried to tell this brat that it was none of his business, but to his surprise, Roxas suddenly snapped at Riku in a cold manner.

"It's none of your buusiness."

Silence. Why was it so quiet? What did he spoke just now? Roxas winced slightly, realising everything had change from a second ago. Roxas tried to say that he was okay, right? But he didn't remember himself saying that. But Riku, Sora, even Axel staring at him, surprised... It made him realise it. He had done it again. As the thought struck his mind, Roxas shivered and mumbled.

"...So, sorry, I need to go."

Axel, though puzzled by Roxas's sudden change, followed Roxas who just ran out of the class with his bag. As they went out, Sora asked Riku in a shocked voice.

"Um, Riku? What's wrong with Roxas today? He, He just-"

"...He just sounds like three years ago, I know. Roxas is surely acting strange today."

I . vi

Axel speed up. Roxas was very fast- Axel didn't expect this junior to be such a swift person. However, it seems he had mistaken... Axel caught with Roxas soon enough.

"Hey, what was that about?"

All of sudden, Roxas who was running stopped abruptly, leaning against the wall- tired expression dominating his face. Roxas remained silent for a while as he covered his face with his hands.. Finally, Roxas spoke in an almost inaudiable trembling voice.

"..I.. I have done it again, haven't I...? ...I don't know.. What did I do just now? ...I lost my control, and then I don't remember anything.. I.. didn't expect this.. I thought it would never happen again, and.."

"...Did it happen often?"

Concerned, Axel went closer to Roxas. Roxas flinched as he felt someone touching his shoulder. However, Roxas did answer Axel's question with a whisper.

"...I thought it won't happen again. Last time it happened three years ago.. I called some numbers I didn't even know and cursed aloud when no one picked up every evening for a few days. ..That's what I heard, I can't remember what I did. ...What did I do just now, Axel?"

Roxas lowered his hands, his eyes pleading for an answer. To Axel, Roxas seemed too fragile- too weak, vulnerable. But then, three years ago? Mentioning of three years ago reminded Axel of that day..

Gun shots. Police. Shoutings. Confusion. Blood. Chaos.

Everything was in the midst of chaos. Police force tackled other members down, while he ran. He could hear Xemnas's shouting, telling everyone to run..

...That happened three years ago, too. But it wasn't time for the dark past.. Axel, still concerned about his new friend, ruffled his hair again affectionately, trying to calm him down.

"It's okay, you only snapped at Riku."

And that brat needs to have a lot of that. Axel muttered in his head. Yeah, he actually kinda liked how Roxas snapped at Riku, this one does have a bit of power within him.. Or not. Axel immediately changed his expression as Roxas shivered again at his remark. He shivered... Not only that, it seemed to Axel that Roxas was a bit frightened by what he himself have done.

"Uhh- Well, Roxas? Why don't you come with me, if you feel uncomfortable to go and stay with him? I am sure my friends wouldn't mind you with us."

"Ca- can I? I, I don't think I want to see Riku or Sora now.."

"Huh-uh. I thought so. Well, this way. My friends must be at the Cafeteria now... When is your next class?"

"...It starts in 30 minutes.."

I . vii

Cafeteria was a bit noisy. Well- it didn't really matter. Others never dared to join them, anyway. Zexion nodded quietly as Demyx made a long speech about how mean Axel was for a few days- Well, that was easy to understand, with what happened three years ago today. But Demyx forgot about it too easily.. Well, that ws Demyx. But Zexion raised his head when Demyx called him with a loud voice.

"Hmm? Hey, Zexion! Look at that! Who's that with Axel?"

"...What? ...I never saw him. Perhaps a freshman Axel got paired up with this year."

"But I never saw Axel so cheerful! And that's pretty good looking guy, huh.. Except that he looks too young. He seems like worth getting close."

"...Demyx, just remember one thing.. That guy wouldn't know anything about the Organisation XIII. If you slip anything by chance and all of us will be very angry."

"I know, Zexion. ...And he does look too soft and fragile. But I doubt he would know anything about it- that was back in Hollow Bastion, remember?"

"Still Demyx, be careful. If Axel met him in the International Law related class... That means he is also studying something similar."

"...Oh."

Understanding. As Demyx nodded, Zexion continued reading his research. Well, it seemed in order. But again, when he heard someone's laughter, he was forced to see what was going on. Did Axel just.. Laugh? As loud as that? Axel was ruffling the younger looking blond, and somehow, while all the others looked away when they saw it was Axel- two people were staring at Axel. Zexion noted that it was Riku, who already fought a few times with Axel and was in bad terms with them, and someone who looked extremely similar with the blond who was with Axel. It was hard to miss that they had some blood relationship. But if that person's kin was with Riku, that meant-.. Zexion narrowed his eyes as the blond shyly moved away from Axel, but only to sigh and complain. That blond looked too comfortable to be aware of the rumours about Axel.

Axel soon approached them, casually almost dragging the blond toward to the table. Riku almost glared at them now.. And that blond did notice it. However, after a short glance, he merely sighed and followed Axel. What was that about? Demyx, on the other hand, noticed nothing and greeted Axel cheerfully.

"Axel! Who's that with you?"

"Hey, Demyx- Roxas, this is Demyx, Demyx, this is Roxas."

"Um, h, hi.."

A bright laughter. Axel grinned as Roxas greeted Demyx rather timidly. Soon, Demyx poured Roxas with questions cheerfully, and Axel rescued him by explaining how they met and how Roxas ended up with him.

"-and he must be more unhappy now, Roxas sitting with us."

Axel laughed again. So was this what it was about? Riku glaring at them.. Hmm. Zexion merely looked at this blond, and asked before Demyx does anything.

"So you heard about us from him? Everything?"

"...Not really. I only caught him frowning at four of you... I don't see one of you here now, though. And though I asked who you were, he only warned us that we better not mess around or get close with you all.. While I found it otherwise. Axel was very helpful when I had a problem in the lecture."

"So you don't know much about us. Well, I guess it's fine, then. I am Zexion, and that's Demyx. Nice to meet you, Roxas. But may I ask you why you spoke in plural, 'us' and 'we', not 'me' and 'I'?"

"Because Riku was telling both me and my twin, who is currently sitting with him now. His name is Sora, my elder twin. And Riku is his best friend. They both take Infomation Communication System Technology- in short, ICST, while I take double degree of Psychology and International Laws."

Axel and Zexion stared at each other. Psychology and International Laws? It was interesting... Axel took international laws, while Zexion took psychology as his major. But both were challenging and it was impossible to take double degree if any of those major was one of the two, unless it was a special case, that professers had confirmed that the candidate was capable of taking. But this blond, Roxas.. Can he cope up with pressures? Zexion inquired.

"How do you do that? I don't think double degree in any of the two subjects is possible."

"...Huh...? What do you mean by that?"

He doesn't know? It was impossible. Especially when this university is widely known for those two particular areas. But Roxas blinked his eyes in blank expression and spoke.

"When I was back in my college, I had a personal interview with my professors about the carrer I would choose. I told them I want to continue my study in psychology and I also wanted to study international laws, or something related to crimes.. After a week, I got another interview with a professor from this Twilight University. After the interview, he told me that I am accepted in this university to take both courses. Well, and my elder brother actually told me that only problem I will have is when I actually have to go and interview criminals here because the town is too peaceful... But he offered me that I can interview a few at Hollow Bastion if any is necessary over phone.. He works there now."

Does it mean his brother has graduated this university? Axel and Zexion looked at each other again, but Demyx was faster this time.

"Woah, does that mean your elder brother is our senior? Who is he? When did he graduate? Maybe we know him! Axel takes International Laws as you know!"

"...I guess that's not the best subject to talk about.. Sorry, if it offended you... But I doubt that he gained any popularity or good reputation when he was here. I rather not talk about him, because I like him very much."

Protective voice. And this formality in his voice allowed Zexion or Axel to note that Roxas was used to some activities involving formalities. Not bad, but not good either. Not many normal kids these days have a chance to get used to it. But if Roxas seemed perfectly normal, and even comfortable with the way he spoke.. It was unnatural for usual people to feel comfortable with those overly formal way of speaking or the words he used, but somehow they couldn't find a single flaw or anything else to point out. It was almost shoking. Zexion raised an eye brow, but did not comment on it. Instead, Axel did.

"Okay, if you think that way. Interview criminals.. Huh, so he knows what we are supposed to do, hmm? But Roxas, why did he say that you will have a problem?"

"...When I asked the very question, he answered me while smirking... That I am too small to make them believe I study such subject, and I look too soft so they won't even bother to answer. I do see a point in his remarks. Well.. I did counter him that I am his brother, no less, but it doesn't make me as cold or frightening as he is when he want himself to be.. While he just smirked again when I said that I am his brother, no less."

"...Well, you are not that small, Roxas, for sure.."

"And from that reaction, Axel, I can guess what will be your reaction when you come to know who my elder brother is. Demyx... You said Axel might know my elder brother, right?"

Roxas turned, a certainty in his eyes. As Demyx nodded with curiousity, Roxas sighed and spoke silently.

"...I can bet anything on this. No one in this university isn't aware of my elder brother, not a single human who interacts with others. He is simply too much to ignore. His presence itself used to make everyone to notice him."

"Hmm? Was there anyone like that in this university?"

".. I am not sure, Dem. But still, who's lecture do you have after this, Roxas? Because It's almost time for me to go."

"...Ah, mine is in class room 5, building 2. Are you also in psychology?"

"Yes, and it seems that you are in the same class with me. I heard it will be a new professor who will be there for this class. Demyx, see you soon."

"Shoot, is this time already? I am late!"

"Heh, guessed you would never notice it. Zexion, help Roxas, alright? He's new after all."

"I do not think he needs help, but if you insist. Roxas?"

"I appreciate any kind of help... Especially in social interactions."

What was that mean? Zexion glanced at Axel, who just shrugged. It clearly meant 'see it by yourself.', odd enough. Axel wasn't a type to hold much of secrets, though if he kept one, it was generally very personal. Maybe it was just hard to explain. Whatever the case was, Zexion took Roxas to his psychology class.