Kingdom Hearts

So, here's the next chapter, hope you enjoy.

Chapter 2

This world has been connected. Tied to the darkness...soon to be completly eclipsed. There is so very much to learn...you understand so little...

It was hard to tell exactly what time it was in their world; it was eternally night, after all, so when Alexi opened her eyes she wasnt sure if she was supposed to say "good morning", or "Good night". She dressed quickly in her black cloak and boots and gloves, pulled her hair into a ponytail, and silently made her way out into the hall. Xenon was already there, waiting.

"You were up first," Alexi muttered, frowning a bit.

"You sleep too long," Xenon murmured back, starting to make her way down the hall. "Come on, Saix wanted to talk to us."

"I'm coming," Alexi muttered, slowly following. She yawned a little and stuck her hands in her cloak pockets, looking around. "Do you think Axel is awake?"

Xenon smirked a bit. "Why? Eager to see him?"

"No," Alexi snapped quickly, looking away. "I was just curious..."

"Right," Xenon couldn't help but smirk wider.

When they entered the Gray Room, they saw Saix near the window, Demyx half asleep, sprawled on the couch, and Zexion standing a few feet away from Saix. Saix caught sight of them and turned around to face them. "You two are a bit late."

"Alexi was asleep," Xenon explained quietly. "And we're only late by a few minutes, right?"

"It doesnt matter," Saix muttered, waving it off. "Your first mission is today; you'll be with Zexion."

Zexion walked over and nodded at the girls. "Are you ready?"

Alexi yawned again, shrugging lazily. Xenon almost rolled her eyes, but settled for elbowing Alexi instead. "Yes, we're ready."

Alexi rubbed her side and nodded in agreement. Zexion opened a dark corridor and walked through, both girls staring at the portal. Alexi frowned and looked at Xenon. "Um...were we supposed to follow...?"

"I...don't know," Xenon muttered, staring at the black hole.

Saix raised an eyebrow and held back a sigh. "Walk into it; it isnt dangerous, you know."

"It looks weird," Alexi replied.

"So does Saix, but he isnt very dangerous!" Demyx laughed from the couch.

Saix felt his eye twitch and he stared at the girls. "Go."

Xenon and Alexi inched their way forward. Xenon took a deep breth and finally pulled Alexi in with her. They came to a town suddenly, one that was quiet, no people wandering around. It seemed to be almost sunset here and Alexi frowned. "Where are we?"

"Twilight Town," Zexion walked up silently. looking around as well. "This is where your first mission is."

"Where are all the people?" Xenon asked in a hushed voice.

"People are bad," Zexion answered as he looked at them. "We aren't supposed to let them see us; it's the rules. Now, let's get started. Summon your weapons."

Both girls blinked in surprise and Alexi raised an eyebrow curiously. "Weapons...?"

"Yes, weapons," Zexion murmured. "Like how Roxas can summon the Keyblade and Axel can summon his chakrams...summon yours."

"We...don't have any," Xenon frowned. "I don't have any, at least."

"Neither do I," Alexi added. "Was Xemnas supposed to give them to us?"

"...No," Zexion muttered, looking past the girls. "...Turn around."

They turned and froze on the spot, heads tilted at the swarm of little black creatures that were gazing back at them. Xenon stared in silent awe and Alexi gasped. "They're so cute!"

"They're called Shadows," Zexion explained as he stepped up between the two of them. "They are a form of Heartless. Summon your weapons now. To do so, focus soully on your weapons alone."

Xenon sighed and closed her eyes, thinking. What does he mean weapons...?

"Whoa," Alexi's voice startled Xenon into opening her eyes again. "Xenon, those are cool looking!"

Xenon frowned in confusion. "What...?"

"Your weapons," Alexi said with a bright smile. "Look!"

Xenon hadn't felt them appear in her hands but when she looked down, she was amazed to see two hook bladed swords. She smiled a bit and looked at Zexion. "I did it...right?"

"Yes," Zexion turned to Alexi. "Now, summon yours."

Alexi hesitated but nodded, closing her eyes as well. She bit her lip in concentration, eyes opening when she felt something appear in her hands. The katana was glistening and Alexi grinned again. "I have a sword...that's so cool..."

Zexion looked towards the Heartless. "Now, destroy the Shadows."

"Destroy them," Alexi repeated in surprise. "But...they're adorable...and they didn't do anything to us."

"They'll attack," Zexion stated blankly. "You must destroy them."

Xenon shook her head a little. "We can't attack them for no reason..."

"Do not disobey orders," Zexion's voice had grown cold, causing both girls to freeze. "If you are given an order by a superior, you do not disobey unless you plan on explaining your reasoning to Xemnas. There is no arguing with the orders you are given, have I made myself clear?"

Xenon stared, her eyes narrowed just a little. "...Yes."

Alexi looked down, chewing her lip as she slowly looked up. "...I don't...get it."

"There is nothing to get," Zexion stated, tilting his head. "You disobey us...you die."

Alexi turned away, eyes focused on the Heartless. "...So...if we don't kill these Heartless...we get in trouble?"

"Exactly," Zexion nodded.

Xenon turned towards the Heartless as well, her blood feeling as if it was boiling. She looked towards Alexi, noticing the little sparks that were starting on the blade of the blonde's katana.

Alexi took a deep breath as she looked at Xenon. Xenon's hook blades were glowing bright orange, as if some one had managed to stick them in a fire. Alexi glanced at Zexion and then frowned. "...I don't understand any of this!"

Alexi charged at the Heartless, Xenon right behind her. The shadows jumped, claws ready to tear and rip. Alexi's blade stabbed into the closest one, Xenon's hooks driving into another almost instantly. The Shadows screeched and the girls flew back a bit, Xenon's eyes narrowed and Alexi's expression troubled. The swarm of Shadows leaped at them, teeth ready to rip into flesh. Xenon slashed one down, driving the hooks deep into the back of another.

Alexi skidded back as another ran at her. Her eyes narrowed as she pointed her sword up, lightning flying from the blade and into the sky. The Heartless froze and the blade was slowly pointed at them, lightning flickering up and down the blade. "Come at me."

The Heartless dove and Alexi drove her blade into the ground. Lightning flew up and into the Heartless and they screeched, their bodies exploding into puffs of black smoke. Zexion raised an eyebrow. "Lightning..."

"Alexi," Xenon panted, landing behind the girl as more shadows seemed to pop out of the ground.

Alexi glanced over her shoulder and then back ahead. "You take care of yourself; I've got this."

Xenon nodded and looked at the Heartless. She held her hook blades out to the side, eyes closing as the blade began to burn orange once more. "Burn."

The lava seeped up from under the Heartless and the Heartless screeched, seeming to melt the Heartless at the first touch. Xenon watched blankly as the Shadows melted and she stood straight, eyes locking on Zexion.

It grew silent then, the only sound being Alexi's panting from the fighting. Alexi gripped her katana as she turned towards Xenon and Zexion. "...I obeyed your commands...superior."

"Sarcasm," Zexion murmured, shaking his head. "Has Axel rubbed off on you already?"

Alexi's katana dissapeared and she came to stand beside Xenon. Zexion stepped towards them with a thoughtful expression. "So Xenon is lava...very useful and interesting. Alexi, you posses lightning...our late member Larxene harnessed the same ability."

"Are we done?" Alexi asked silently.

"No," Zexion gestured behind them. "There's one more."

Both girls whirled around, eyes tilted at the new Heartless that was floating. It looked nothing like a shadow this time. Zexion nodded curtly. "There is one, so only one of you is needed to kill it."

"Pick one," Xenon commanded silently.

Zexion looked at them both before looking at Alexi. "...Destroy it."

Alexi hesitated before looking at the Heartless. "...I don't understand it..."

"You don't have to," Zexion urged, pushing the girl forward a little. "Everything will be explained after. Now destroy it."

Alexi shrugged his hand away and summoned her katana again. She looked down before looking up and running at the Heartless. Xenon watched, silent, as Alexi slashed the Heartless down in one swipe. This time, the Heartless did not simply poof, but something seeped it's way out of it.

A heart found it's way up, slowly making it's way towards the sky. Alexi stared in awe, her head tilted as the heart began to fade. Xenon looked at Zexion. "What was that?"

"...A Heartless steals hearts and when they are destroyed, those hearts are released." Zexion explained slowly. "However, when normal members such as ourselves destroy the heartless, the hearts simply go to a new Heartless."

"Normal members," Xenon repeated as Alexi walked up to join them. "What do you mean by that?"

"There is but one weapon that can release the hearts fully," Zexion stated, looking up ."...The Keyblade. Only a Keyblade weilder can send those hearts to Kingdom Hearts."

"Kingdom Hearts," Alexi crossed her arms. "What's that?"

Zexion hesitated and then shook his head. "It's nothing to be worried about. The two of you are too young to even begin comprehending all of it."

"We aren't kids, you know," Xenon stated coldly, looking away.

Zexion ignored the comment and turned, thinking. "I can, however, explain a Heartless. There are many types; big, small, tall, short...cute, ugly..."

"Where do they come from?" Xenon questioned curiously.

"From a person's heart," Zexion looked at both girl's seriously. "When one's heart is over run by darkness, that is what happens."

"So those Heartless..." Alexi murmured as she looked down. "They were...people?"

"In a way, yes," Zexion nodded. "Then again, so were we."

"...Aren't we people already?" Xenon frowned, eyes narrowed again.

"We are nobodies." Zexion sighed.

"That's not very nice," Alexi snapped, pouting.

Zexion sighed, shaking his head as he opened yet another Dark corridor. "You two are too young to understand, I shouldn't have even brought it up. Let's go."

Xenon and Alexi silently followed and they were back in the Gray room, this time seeing all of the members except for Xemnas. Axel was infront of them in a flash, jumping in place. "So, how'd it go?"

Alexi looked away, walking past Axel. "It was...weird."

Xenon nodded in agreement before looking at Zexion. The two stared at each other for a second, the gaze being ruined when Demyx all but pounced on Zexion, sending them both to the floor. "Zexy!"

Zexion felt his eye twitch. "Demyx...I'm going to hit you."

"Love tap," Demyx said with a cheeky grin.

"Again," Axel walked over, kicking Demyx off Zexion with a frown. "Keep it child appropriate! Jeeze, no one wants to see any of that! Save it for your bedrooms."

"You don't need a bedroom for this stuff," Demyx reminded, winking. "Right Zexy? The library and-"

"Demyx," Zexion hissed, eyes narrowed.

"Don't be mean," Demyx pouted.

Alexi frowned and shooker head and made her way out.

"Hey," Axel pouted. "She left..."

Xenon glaned at Axel before heading toward the hall. "I'll go see her."

Xenon caught up with Alexi quickly, walking beside the blonde. "You walked out pretty suddenly."

"Yeah," Alexi murmured, looking away. "Sorry..."

"... That mission upset you, didn't it?" Xenon asked quietly.

Alexi hesitated before sighing. "I don't... understand why we had to kill those Heartless... They didn't even attack us until they saw our weapons."

"They were orders," Xenon stated simply, looking away from the other girl. "like Zexion said; we follow our orders no matter what they are."

"... It's just Heartless now... but what about later?" Alexi challenged, eyes narrowed. "What if it isn't just Heartless?"

Xenon stopped and faced Alexi with a frown. "... I doubt they'd have us kill people, Alexi."

Alexi bit her lip and frowned. "But what if-"

"You're full of questions, aren't you?" The voice of the superior startled both of them and they froze. Xemnas almost smiled. "Such a curious one, aren't you?"

Alexi stuttered and looked down. "uhm... s-sorry, sir."

"Curiosity can start trouble," Xemnas began before offering up a smile. "but it's fine to be curious sometimes. Come, follow me to the library."

Xenon and Alexi did as they were told, staying silent as they entered the library. Xemnas glanced at them. "How was your mission?"

Xenon glanced at Alexi before saying, "Fine."

Xemnas raised an eyebrow as Alexi looked away. "I see..."

"... It was weird, actually," Alexi muttered. "... Really weird."

"Oh," Xemnas turned to fully face them. "And why is that?"

Alexi looked troubled as she searched for the right words. "... Those Heartlesss... I didn't understand why we had to kill them if they didn't do anything to us. It didn't seem very fair."

"Well, the Heartless are not fair either," Xemnas explained as he walked towards a book shelf. "The Heartless will attack you, should they be given the chance. They are dangerous, but I assume I don't have to tell you that."

Alexi sighed and then glanced at Xenon. Xenon shrugged a bit before Alexi spoke up once more. "Zexion mentioned something about the Heartless."

Xemnas hummed in thought. "And what would that be?"

"It was kind of...odd," Alexi addmitted as she shifted her weight from foot to foot. "He mentioned something called Kingdom Hearts...?"

Xemnas froze, eyes narrowing slightly at the book shelf before he faced the girls again. "Are you wondering what Kingdom Hearts is, exactly?"

"Well," Alexi glanced at Xenon and then nodded slowly. "Yes, sir."

Xemnas took a deep breath as he thought. "Xenon...the moon that we see from each window...what shape is it?"

"A heart," Xenon responded quickly, tilting her head.

"Yes," Xemnas nodded, smiling. "That, my dears, is Kingdom Hearts. When a heart is released by the Keyblade, those hearts join Kingdom Hearts."

"I see," Alexi murmured, thinking. She bit her lip again and then stood up a bit straighter. "That's good...right?"

"Yes, we want Kingdom Hearts to be complete," Xemnas nodded as he leaned gently against one of the book shelves. "When Kingdom Hearts is complete, we too can finally be complete."

Xenon frowned in confusion as she let those words sink in. "What do mean by that?"

"Hearts," Xemnas stated silently. "We will be granted our very own hearts."

"That...but..." Alexi racked her brain for something to say, something that would make sense. "...We have hearts...already..."

"We are Nobodies," Xemnas began silently, staring at the blonde with searing eyes. "We are...the remains of an old heart, the left over. We came from darkness...at one time, even you were a Heartless. We are higher level beings, ones who seem so complete, yet we lack one vital thing...a heart. We can feel no emotions, so it makes certain things easier. The only things we base our actions on are the memories we hold of our former selves."

"Memories," Alexi echoed, her voice silent. "But...what do you mean? I don't remember anything before the time you found me. There's nothing beyond that, no memories of a former self."

"It's the same for me," Xenon muttered, a small frown on her lips. "I don't recall anything either..."

Xemnas nodded. "Yes, well...you two are a special case, like Roxas. Roxas cannot remember anything of his former self as well. They'll come to you in time, I suppose; do not dwell on the matter for too long."

Both girls shared an unsure look before Xemnas sighed softly. "Go now; go play with the others. I can only explain so much to such young minds."

Xenon turned and headed out but Alexi didn't budge, staring at Xemnas with a look of confusion. Xemnas raised an eyebrow at her, waiting until Xenon had dissapeared from view to speak. "What troubles you, young one?"

Alexi hesitated and then looked away. "I don't...understand a lot of this. What your saying about hearts and everything...it confuses me."

"You'll understand in time," Xemnas assured, walking over and turning the girl around. He urged her towards the door gently. "Now, go play and do not worry, alright?"

Alexi sighed and nodded, leaving.

Xenon had already made it back to the Gray Room, finding only Zexion left. The shorter male was sitting on the couch, a book held gently in his hands. Xenon sat beside him with a small sigh. Zexion glanced at her. "I apologize if the mission upset you."

Xenon blinked and then shook her head. "No, it's fine...I think Alexi was more upset than I was."

"Yes," Zexion closed his book and placed it in his lap. "She's a bit of a sensative one, isn't she?"

"Guess so," Xenon shrugged. "...She's confused, mostly."

"She's young," Zexion nodded. "I think Xemnas mentioned her being a tad younger than you, existance wise. You came to be before she did. She'll understand everything eventually."

Xenon glanced at Zexion, her eyes swimming with questions. "...I think I get it, though. The Heartless are capturing hearts and the only weapon that can free those hearts are the Keyblade...which Roxas weilds. Those hearts join Kingdom Hearts and then...we gain our own hearts in the end; we become "complete"."

"That's the idea," Zexion nodded, leaning back into the couch. "However, since we have only one of the Keyblade's chose, it will take us quite some time. Time, you see, means many things for us here. You never know what the superior is planning...or who he'll want to get rid of first. I, myself, am never really sure. The only ones who are always aware are Saix and Axel."

"Axel," Xenon turned and stared at the boy. "Why Axel? What makes him so special?"

"...He's the Organization's way of dealing with useless members," Zexion muttered in a quiet voice.

Xenon looked away, staring down at her lap. "...He kills the members...that are not needed."

Zexion nodded, closing his eyes. "Yes, he does. He isnt cruel, though; he's actually a fairly nice guy. In fact, he seems to have taken a liking to Alexi."

Xenon nodded and then gasped slightly as she gazed at Zexion. "He wouldn't...kill Alexi, would he?"

Zexion stared at the brown haired girl and then stood up, staring ahead of him blankly. "If he was given the order to destroy her, he would have no choice. If Xemnas wanted Alexi dead...Axel would do it."

"That's not right," Xenon stood in a flash, glaring at the back of the boy's head. "Axel wouldn't dare-"

"Orders," Zexion reminded gently, looking down. "You follow orders...that's it. End of story."

Xenon's fists clenched at her sides and she looked away. "...That isn't fair."

Zexion sighed as he began to walk out of the room. "Life isn't fair, Xenon."

Alexi felt her eye twitch as she stared at the red haired annoyance that had made it's self comfortable on her bed. She sighed, crossing her arms. "Axel, get off my bed."

From the window, Roxas scoffed. "Not even Xemnas himself can move Axel when he's comfortable."

Axel grinned from the bed, scooting over and patting the space beside him. "Lay by me, girly."

"...No thanks you," Alexi muttered, smiling a bit. "You might do something weird."

"Weird," Axel sat up, hurt. "I'm not weird; I'm amazing. Got it memorized?"

"Whatever floats your boat," Demyx laughed from the floor, leaning up against one of the white walls with his sitar in his lap. "Though, I wouldn't call you amazing."

Axel rolled his eyes and gave Alexi a sincere look. "I won't do anything funny; sit by me, at least."

Alexi sighed and nodded, walking over and sitting beside the red head. Axel smiled, leaning against the girl and chuckling. "See, not so bad right?"

"Yet," Roxas snickered, earning him a glare from the red head.

"Chill, Ax," Demyx smiled, shaking his head. "We're just playing with you."

Axel huffed and then looked at Alexi. He bit his lip absently as he reached out, brushing a stray strand of hair away from the girl's face. Alexi's face flushed bright red and she turned away quickly. "Uh...th-thanks."

Axel smiled softly, nodding. Roxas and Demyx shared knowing looks, fighting down their smug grins. Alexi cleared her throat and looked over at Roxas. "Hey, Roxas?"

The other blonde looked at her. "Yeah?"

"...Do we get a mission with you?" Alexi asked curiously as she leaned against Axel, causing the red head to grow stiff.

Roxas thought for a few moments and then shrugged. "You might, I don't know. Usually Saix or Xemnas chooses who goes with who."

"Solo missions too," Demyx added thoughtfully. "But you and Xenon won't be getting solo missions just yet; too young."

"Young," Alexi huffed, rolling her eyes. "You guys keep calling us that..."

"Well it's true," Axel smiled as he playfully nuzzled the girl's cheek. "You two are the babies."

Alexi flushed a bright red and shoved the older male away with a small huff. "I'm not a baby; I can fend for myself just fine!"

"Oh," Axel challenged as he stood up, smirking at the girl. "Care to bring out your weapon and prove it?"

Alexi hesitated and then shook her head. "I'm still not used to the whole weapon summoning thing. Sorry, Axel."

Axel rolled his eyes and plopped back down beside the girl. "That's fine; i'll see it sooner or later. But, what's your ability?"

"Lightning," The girl replied with a small shrug.

"Like Larxene," Demyx smiled, laughing a bit. "Only she's nicer than Larxene was...and not as scary."

Alexi tilted her head as she gently lifted Axel's hand, toying with the gloved fingers idly. "Who's Larxene? I heard Xemnas mention her the other day too."

"She was another member," Roxas yawned, leaning back against the window. "She had lightning abilities too...she was kind of a-"

"Bitch," Axel cut in, pulling his hand free and poking Alexi's nose.

"Axel," Roxas dead panned. "I was going to say she was a hot tempered woman."

Axel rolled his eyes, looking at Demyx. "She was a bitch, wasn't she?"

Demyx smiled and looked back at his sitar. "I don't speak ill of the dead, bro."

Axel smirked. Alexi smiled a bit and grabbed the male's hand again, running her fingers over the gloved skin and looking up and frowning. "So how'd she die?"

Axel shrugged. "She screwed up during a mission; end of story. Too many Heartless for her to handle, I guess."

Alexi nodded slowly and let Axel's hand fall from hers. She laid down and hugged her pillow, staring up at the ceiling. "...Poor Larxene."

All three boys looked at Alexi in slight surprise. Roxas smiled and Demyx shook his head, smiling as well. It was Axel who scoffed. "Not really."

Alexi frowned and hugged her pillow tighter. "Axel... that's mean."

"Sorry, its true," Axel shrugged, looking at the girl. "She was... mean. I'm glad she's gone."

Alexi frowned and sighed. Axel, after a few silent moments, reached out and lightly stroked the girl's head. "You should sleep."

Alexi pouted slightly but nodded. "Yeah, ok..."

Roxas and Demyx stood too, waving quicky and dragging Axel out. Alexi sighed again and turned on her side and stared at the moon. Xemnas's voice echoed in her head, making her close her eyes. "...I don't understand..."

So its gettin more serious than the last chapter. Review, tell us what ya think!