This is my first Kingdom Heart's story. It has all the Organization XIII members in it, though some may appear in it more often than others.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Kindom Hearts 1 or 2...
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Axel waited patiently outside a room, a camera held loosely in one hand. He suppressed a snicker. If he could pull this off, he'd be able to do whatever he wanted, at least until he was caught unaware by the person he planned on blackmailing.
The room Axel had been waiting outside of had been very quiet, with occasional muffled voices coming through every once and awhile. Suddenly, without warning, incoherent screams rang forth, accompanied by an angry voice yelling. There were sounds of things being broken within the room. The screams continued, but they were punctured by occasional sobs as well.
Axel smiled ruefully. He hadn't wanted this to happen to one of the people in the room, but it had to be done to get his blackmailing plan going. Axel tensed as the sounds got louder, wincing as the screams rose several pitches. Axel bit his lip as he edged closer to the door, one hand on the knob, the other with the camera at ready. It was now or never.
Axel flung the door open, quickly taking a picture to get the two occupants attention, and took a second to get the expressions that came next. Axel dashed off without a word, knowing he had to get away quickly. A furious roar followed him.
"You're dead when I catch up with you!"
Axel created a portal and ran through it, calling back as he went. "I'll make sure to post them up as soon as I can! If you don't want me to, come to my room later!" With one final laugh the portal closed behind Axel.
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The next day...
Xemnas opened his bedroom door and peered around nervously. Seeing that nothing seemed out of place, Xemnas exited the room and strolled along the halls of Organization XIII's castle. Xemnas frowned as he walked, trying to figure out how to get the pictures back from Axel.
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Yesterday, in a room, Xemnas had been talking to Roxas about some things, including a few missions that he was supposed to have completed. After several disagreements and a few well placed insults, Xemnas and Roxas had begun to fight with each other.
Xemnas, of course, had the upper hand, and soon had Roxas screaming and begging to be left alone. But Xemnas wouldn't, not until he had made Roxas agree to some terms. He had made the unfortunate boy agree to them, with a few punches and attacks from his red colored swords.
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Xemnas heaved a sigh. That had led to the unfortunate position he and Roxas were now in, after Axel managed to get their picture taken not once, but twice.
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Xemnas, irritated with Roxas' screaming, tackled the boy to the ground and straddled him, yelling in his face to make sure that Roxas understood every word he said. Unfortunatly, the position they were in was very akward, and both Xemnas and Roxas glanced to the side after hearing the sound of someone taking a picture.
While Xemnas stared in amazement, Axel had quickly taken another picture and ran off after doing so.
Xemnas leapt up to give pursuit, yelling. "You're dead when I catch you!"
Axel yelled something back, so Xemnas went to Axel's room to get the pictures, ready to use force if necessary.
Axel had managed to hide the pictures, and refused to tell Xemnas where they were, no matter how many times he was threatened.
Xemnas finally gave in, and had been looking around nervously ever since, wondering if Axel would keep his promise and not show the pictures to anyone.
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Marluxia ignored every nearby sound as he entered his room, surveying it with a frown. Everything seemed fine, but all the traps he had set up had been sprung. Marluxia frowned. That was strange... He continued his survey of the room, and stopped dead, staring. His mouth dropped open in horror.
Almost all of the plants in his room had been smashed and were laying scattered all over the floor. Marluxia stayed where he was for a moment, before walking over and picking up a small pot that held a mostly undamaged plant. Marluxia hugged it close, while looking around at the other ruined plants. Who would do this? Marluxia assumed he knew who it was, and created a portal, walking through it.
Marluxia emerged into one of the castle's main halls, and saw Demyx arguing with Roxas. Marluxia's eyes locked onto Demyx as he stalked over to the other two. He was going to be getting some answers...
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Xemnas continued his prowl around the castle, still trying to figure out a way to get the pictures. He glanced up, having heard voices up ahead. He sighed again. It was Demyx, who seemed to be annoying Roxas and Marluxia again. How many times had it been week?
"What's going on?" Xemnas demnaded as he approached the three.
Roxas cringed and tried to hide behind Demyx, as Marluxia hugged a potted plant close to his body. No one said anything.
"Well?" Xemnas demanded in a sharp voice.
Roxas let out a terrified gasp and ran off. Demyx looked confused, as Marluxia glared at Demyx.
"I asked you a question!" Xemnas snapped, irritated again.
Marluxia kept his glare firmly on Demyx as he spoke. "Demyx has been in my room."
Demyx cast Marluxia a horrified look. "Why would I ever want to go in your room?" He had received a death threat the last time, and hadn't dared to return since.
"Then tell me who destroyed most of the plants in my room!" Marluxia snaled, thrusting the plant forward and showing Demyx and Xemnas its' poor condition. He pulled it back close to his body, stroking the leaves and muttering.
Demyx was silent for a moment, which was amazing, before he spoke up. "I saw Axel near your room one time..." Demyx faltered after looking at Marluxia's face, and ran off without a word after seeing the scythe Marluxia now held in one hand.
Xemnas moved to intercept Marluxia. He had a plan now.
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Axel had stowed the pictures with him, and walked around calmly. He paused as he saw a frightened Demyx run by. Axel stopped dead in his tracks. Demyx hadn't even tried to bug him. Axel wondered whether to follow Demyx or not.
"What's wrong?" Xemnas asked from behind.
Axel whipped around, and came face to face with Xemnas. Axel manged a quick smile. "Oh, nothing."
Xemnas nodded. "That's good, because then I can tell you something to worry about."
Axel looked uneasy now. "Hehheh...what would that be?"
"Marluxia's going to run into Demyx first, then come after you. He said something about the plants in his room being destroyed. Do you know anything about this?" Xemnas enjoyed the look on Axel's face.
"Which way?" Axel asked.
Xemnas pointed in the direction Demyx had taken.
Axel shook his head. "Poor Demyx." He ran past Xemnas, not noticing the subtle smirk on his face.
Xemnas watched him go. 'Step two, completed.' Xemnas opened a portal and stepped through it, laughing evilly. Anything within earshot cringed visably.
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Demyx ran, knowing that Marluxia was after him. That guy really loved his plants. Demyx saw Roxas up ahead, and slowed to a walk.
Roxas appeared concerned. "What's wrong?"
"Marluxia's after me! He doesn't believe me! I never touched any of the plants in his room!" Demyx gasped at Roxas.
"Really? That's too bad." Roxas pointed over his shoulder. "Don't go that way then. I just passed Marluxia. He looked ready to murder someone." Roxas snickered. "He was still carrying the plant though." Roxas watched Demyx run along another hall. 'Sorry Demyx.' Roxas turned and walked away.
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Axel ran along the upper level of the caslte, not knowing where he should hide. What if Marluxia figured out he was the one who had trashed the plants? Axel suppressed a shudder. He didn't want to think what would happen.
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Demyx ran along the lower levels of the castle, praying that Marluxia would calm down and forget about him. Demyx entered an open two-story room. He looked around. It was safe here, for now. Demyx didn't know that he was being watched.
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Axel entered an open, two-story room. He'd be safe in here for awhile. "What would be wrong with accidentally breaking a few plants in pots..." Axel muttered under his breath. He froze. There was breathing on the back of his neck. Axel didn't dare turn around as the voice, unmistakably Marluxia's, spoke. "What did you say?"
Axel chanced a backwards glance, and after seeing Marluxia's furious expression, barely had enough tme to dodge a swing from the scythe. He fell over the railing and plummeted down, yelling out in suprise.
Marluxia leaned over the railing to watch the scene that would unfold. He spoke softly to the potted plant he held, curled in one arm. "I'll be able to teach that red-haired, fire-crazy fool to mess with my room, and its plants."
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Demyx heard a suprised yell and looked up. Demyx paled, then tried to throw himself out of the way. It was too late. Demyx was knocked to the ground on his back, as Axel landed on top of him. There was total silence.
Both Demyx and Axel heard several shots being taken and glanced up quickly.
Xemnas was near the entrance to the room with a camera, smiling triumphantly.
Axel and Demyx looked at each other in horror, and pulled away quickly.
When Axel had landed on Demyx, he had somehow fallen at an odd angle, so that they had kissed one another.
Both of their faces reddened and both Demyx and Axel spat out in disgust.
Xemnas turned and ran, and Axel was about to give chase when Marluxia blocked his was, ginning evilly. Axel backed away nervously, and called over to Demyx.
"Demyx! Get that camera away from him and I'll tell you something funny!" With that, Axel ran off with a furious Marluxia in pursuit yelling things like 'plant killerand 'you'll pay'.
Demyx went off to pursue Xemnas, wanting to hear something funny from Axel.
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Zexion tried to ignore any kind of sound as he fiddled with some supplies on a table. He glanced up in time to see Axel fall ontop of Demyx, kissing him. Zexion looked away, listening as Xemnas laughed while taking pictures. Why were they acting so weird? Zexion shook his head and looked back to what he was working on. He smirked faintly. No matter, this was far more interesting.
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Larxene was playing poker with Xibar, Saix and Luxlord, and was amused that she was actually winning. All four had been ignoring the screaming and crashing, more interested in the large pile of munny in the center of the table. All of them exchanged glances, before showing their hands to the other.
"I win again!" Larxene announced.
Luxlord groaned audibly, Xibar merely shrugged, while Saix looked angry.
"You're cheating!" Saix complained, as Larxene pulled the winnings over to her other pile of munny.
Larxene gave Saix an irritated look. "You're just mad because you keep losing." She noted that Saix seemed to get angrier at this, so Larxene swept her winnings into a bag and stood up to leave.
When she was gone, Saix slumped in his seat, while Luxlord continued to deal cards, still seeming to want to play.
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Larxene was on her way back to her room, carrying her winnings. She was really tired and just wanted to get some rest. Larxene paused with her hand on the door knob. Marluxia was walking to his room, cradling a potted plant in one hand, while dragging a bound Axel with the other.
Marluxia opened his bedroom door and dragged Axel into the room.
Larxene watched the door closed, slight interest in her expression. What had Axel done to get Marluxia mad?
Sreams came forth, as well as laughing, with pleads audible, from behind the door.
Larxene smiled faintly. Marluxia was torturing Axel? That sounded intriguing. She walked over and knocked on Marluxia's door.
The noise within subsided, and Marluxia poked his head out of the room. "What?" He asked.
Larxene nodded towards the inside of the room. "May I join you?"
"Why not?" Marluxia answered after a moment.
Larxene entered the room and shut the door. The screaming and yelling resumed.
Roxas quickly passed the room, not wanting to be caught outside.
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Demyx ran as fast as he could, but couldn't seem to catch up with Xemnas. He turned the corner and found that Xemnas was gone. Demyx supposed that Xemnas had gone back to his room. Demyx wasn't foolish enough to try and get the camera. He had heard that Xemnas did horrible things to anyone caught in his room. Demyx sighed dejectedly. And Axel had said he was going to tell him something funny. 'Too bad...' Demyx trailed to his room silently, drawing a semi-suprised look from Zexion.
Zexion watched Demyx walk away, then breathed a sigh of relief. He had expected Demyx to bother him with another song... Zexion glanced down at the supplies he was holding. He was very glad Demyx hadn't bothered him. He really didn't want to have to explain things. Besides, he didn't even want anyone to know what he was up to...yet... With a smirk, Zexion continued on his way, occasionally glancing down at what he was carrying. This was going to be good.
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Axel lay on the ground, motionless, hoping that Marluxia and Larxene would think he had been knocked out.
"I think he's unconscious." Marluxia stated.
"Too bad." Larxene commented.
"What do you mean 'too bad'?" Marluxia asked.
"I wasn't done getting my aggression out." Larxene replied. She and Marluxia stared at each other for a moment, before Larxene lunged at Marluxia. "I'll just take out the rest of my aggression on you!" Both she and Marluxia began to fight with eachother.
Axel glanced over at the two when things had grown unnervingly quiet. Larxene and Marluxia were now kissing each other. This amused Axel greatly. He inched toward his fallen camera (at least Marluxia hadn't destroyed it) and turned it on. Axel centered it on Larxene and Marluxia, who seemed to be oblivious to everything except for each other. Axel took a few pictures, then crawled for the door. He lay flat for a moment as Marluxia and Larxene began to fight again. Axel opened the door and left as quickly and quietly as possible.
Demyx and the others might get a kick out of seeing Marluxia and Larxene kissing. Axel still wasn't sure if they liked each other or not.
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Later that day...
Axel limped along the hallway, wincing. It had been bad enough that Marluxia had been beating him up, but it had been even worse when Larxene joined him. Axel decided to go find Demyx, since he now had something funny to tell Demyx (he had been bluffing before, hoping that Demyx might actually be able to get the camera back from Xemnas). Axel halted in front of Xemnas' room. He heard something coming from inside, but couldn't make it out.
Axel opened the door as quietly as possible, while also bracing himself, as though expecting to be assulted by numerous booby traps. Nothing happened. Axel made sure that the door stayed open, just in case he had to run away very, very quickly. Axel glanced at his hand. He had a video camera, which allowed him to tape things as well as take pictures. Axel grinned. No one else in the organization knew about it.
The sound was louder now, and Axel moved closer to the source. The bathroom.
Axel bit down hard on his lip to stop himself from laughing out loud and giving himself away. Axel listened for a moment, and was beginning to get bored already. All Xemnas was doing was complaining and deciding aloud what his new plans would be. Axel was about to give up and leave when he heard Xemnas speak.
"Mr Ducky, what do you think I should do?"
Axel jammed a hand against his mouth to dull his laughter and tensed. Xemnas continued on with the conversation. Axel remained somewhat calm until Xemnas began to sing.
"Ohhhh Mr. Duckyyyy!" Xemnas sang.
After a bit more singing, Axel couldn't take it anymore. He readied the camera, as he inched the bathroom door open. Axel began taping, trying hard not to laugh at the ridiculous sight.
Xemnas was taking a bath, his hair laying flat. He was currently carrying on a conversation with a little yellow rubber duck that sat at the tube's edge. He sang to it every once and awhile. Suddenly, Xemnas swatted the duck away, seeming to be angry about something. "Stupid duck..." He fumed.
It was odd, not seeing Xemnas act like he normally would, but Axel couldn't sneak away quietly. He started to laugh. The laughter, however, caught in Axel's throat as he and a furious Xemnas exchanged looks. Axel retreated, taking a camera off of Xemnas' bedside table as he rushed out of the room before Xemnas could do anything.
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Xemnas ran out of his room, dressed, and tried to figure out where Axel could have gotten to. He headed for Demyx's room, where he guessed Axel may be. Xemnas met Marluxia and Larxene along the way, and they teamed up, heading for Demyx's room.
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Demyx was bouncing up and down in his bed, alternatly looking at his door and the scary movie he was watching.
A knock sounded on the door, and Demyx leapt up in fright, spilling the large bucket of popcorn he had with him. Demyx opened the door carefully, then backed away as Axel came into the room and slumped on Demyx's bed.
Axel's clothing was torn, and his hair was even messier than usual.
"What happened?" Demyx asked.
Axel closed his eyes and groaned. "Larxene joined in to help Marluxia beat me up."
"Did they let you out?" Demyx asked.
Axel shook his head. "They beat me up until they thought I was knocked out. I took a picture of them before I snuck out."
"What were they doing?" Demyx asked.
Axel sat up on the edge of the bed and showed Demyx a picture. "I took a picture of them kissing."
"Do they know?" Demyx asked nervously.
An ear piercing scream rang out from the movie Demyx had been watching. Moments later, there was a lot of yelling from outside the room.
Demyx glanced at Axel as he rose. "What did you do?"
Axel got up, crossed the room, and locked the door. "I...uh...took a picture of Xemnas taking a bath... and talking with a rubber duck..."
There were a few knocks on the door, along with some yelling.
Axel and Demyx backed away.
"They can't get in, right?" Demyx asked with a nervous giggle.
Axel made a portal and ran through it suddenly.
"Axel?" Demyx asked in confusion. He turned around and came face to face with Xemnas, Larxene and Marluxia. Demyx backed up until his back touched a wall.
Xemnas glanced back at the two others. "I get to beat him first."
Demyx let out a terrified scream.
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Outside the room, Axel walked away quickly, holding a handful of pictures of almost all of the organization's members, as well as the video camera and regular camera. "Hehheh, I win. Enough blackmail for all." He locked himself in a remote part of the castle and began to plot.
Xibar, Luxlord, and Saix watched Axel sneak off, then glanced at the room where Demyx's screams were issuing from.
Roxas was nearby, watching the door in horror.
"Want to go back and play some more poker?" Luxlord asked the other two.
"May as well." Xibar replied, as Saix nodded in agreement. All three walked off.
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Zexion watched Saix, Luxlord and Xibar head back to play poker, while Axel snuck off, looking sly and pleased about something. Roxas watched Demyx's room in horror, as inside the room, Marluxia and Larxene were cheering Xemnas on as he beat up Demyx.
Xaldin, Vexen, and Lexaeus passed by.
"What's going on?" Vexen asked, eyeing Demyx's room cautiously.
Zexion shrugged, and snicked about something.
Xaldin, Vexen and Lexaeus walked away, and Roxas came over to Zexion.
"Zexion, what's that?" Roxas pointed to the silver rope he was holding.
Zexion glanced at it. "I don't know...I picked it up on my way here. It was on the ground." He wasn't going to tell Roxas what he had been working on in his room. No one in the organization would find out, at least for a few days.
Demyx's door opened and Larxene peered out. She spotted Zexion and the silver rope he was holding. She waved at him. "Hey! Zexion! Thanks for finding the rope! Can I have it?"
Zexion tossed the rope over to Larxene, who caught it and withdrew into the room, slamming the door shut.
Calls of 'help' and 'psycho women' were audible from within the room, along with evil laughter.
Zexion and Roxas exchanged glances.Zexion walked away quickly. "I think I'll go play poker..."
Roxas followed, not wanting to be left alone.
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Please review and let me know what you thought of this. I hope the character's weren't too OOC. I think that this will be a one-shot, unless enough people want me to make another chapter. I may just add another one if I come up with something, but I'd like to know what you think. Again, please review, I'd appreciate any kind of comment.