Ok, as I promised here's the new chapter of the story, I hope you like it!


Chapter 19: Xion's Battle

Xion reappeared on the halls of Beast's Castle, her hood up. She started walking through the halls searching for her target, she was a little nervous since she didn't knew which were the Impostor intentions, she shook her head trying to stop thinking that and continued searching. While she searched, she remembered how Saix used to stare at her, with those cold eyes with no emotions in it.

-It's a direct order from Lord Xemnas… Failure is not an option.

-The way Saix glares at me with disgust, its like he's treating like an object… -she said softly to herself while walking

She continued lost on her thoughts, remembering all the times Saix had treat her like an object, that night wasn't the first time, and it surely wouldn't be the last. She finally sighed in defeat…

-Oh well… We're nobodies, we're not really a "person" so to speak… Besides, I don't have any memories of when I was a person. If it wasn't for this Keyblade, I'd probably be good for nothing.

She continued on her searching, but her mind was still busy so it didn't took her long before she got distracted again with her own thoughts.

-Tsk. I'll show you who's good for nothing! A direct order from Lord Xemnas, huh? I'll definitely ace this mission and make you see! I'll definitely triumph! –she shouted convincing herself and continued her searching

Meanwhile at the Castle, almost everybody was on was sleeping already, but for some odd reason, Roxas couldn't. He thought maybe Xion was still up and could chat a little with her.

He walked to Xion's door and knocked, but got no response. He kept knocking but the result was the same, he sighed in defeat.

-She must be asleep. –he mumbled, Saix was walking near there and spotted the younger Nobody and walked towards him

-Roxas, shouldn't you be asleep already? –he asked

-Yeah, but I can't sleep. I came here hoping for Xion to be awake but it seems she isn't. –he explained with a sigh

-The Puppet? That thing is on a mission right now.

-Thing? Why you treat her like… wait, on a mission?

-Indeed. Now, go to your room. You have a mission for tomorrow. –he told him and left, Roxas was a little worried and curious, but more worried than curious.

-I hope she's ok…

A few hours later, Xion was still searching for the Impostor, but he was no where to be seen. Xion was starting to get irritated, she had searched in all the castle three times now.

-Why don't you just show yourself, you imposter! –she angrily mumbled

She exited the castle and started searching on the garden, but it wasn't there also. She sighed and walked toward the Castle entrance when she spotted a hooded figure heading to the bride that lead to the forest.

-…That must be him… -she mumbled and ran to the same direction

When she got to the bridge, no one was there, she looked everywhere but it was useless. She sighed and was about to start walking toward the forest when the hooded figure attacked her from above with some kind of…Keyblade, which she barely avoided.

-It…Its here. –she mumbled scared by the speed of the Impostor

-I didn't expected to find one of you here…I should guess you must be collecting hearts for the Organization. –the Impostor said, a male voice, Xion was surprised by the Impostor words

-What! How do you know that? Who are you? –she asked, the Impostor laughed softly

-You really expect me to answer? –he asked, Xion glared at him

-It doesn't matter. Saix will make you talk when I finish you off! –she angrily told him

-I don't want to fight a little girl, so run while you can… -he said ignoring the girl, she stare at the guy in disbelief

-Was that… was that supposed to be a joke? Cause I'm not laughing! –she said angrily summoning her Keyblade, the guy looked surprised to se the girl's Keyblade

-A Keyblade? Who… are you? –he said, sounding surprised, the girl glared at the guy

-Shut up. –she said starting to run

She charged to the guy, she was about to hit him but he deflected her Keyblade with his… He then counterattacked and tried hitting the girl who barely deflected the attack. The guy continued attacking the girl who couldn't help but to deflect and dodge all the attacks, he finally hit his Keyblade with hers and waited for her answer.

-Strong... So strong… -she said panting

-Do you not resent me? It looks like I can't leave that guy's Nobody here now…-the guy told her, Xion looked confused at the guy

?

The guy started attacking again and due to his speed Xion couldn't do anything again but to deflect and dodge, she quickly used her magic to create a fire shield to protect her, this surprised the Impostor and Xion used this chance to try striking him on the chest, but when she was about to he used his free hand to create some kind of invisible shield that deflected Xion's Keyblade.

-Not bad. –he said trying to hit the girl missing by just a little

-That was so close…! What's with this guy…! –she thought alarmed

The guy stopped attacking and tried to look at the girl's face, but he couldn't because of her hood. The guy stared at the girl and he suddenly revealed his face, long gray hair but what was more curious was he had his eyes blindfolded.

Xion looked in shock at the guy, for some reason she think she knew the guy, but she also was sure that was the first time she saw him. She started remembering the dreams she had recently.

-…I know him… I'm pretty sure I know him! –she mumbled nervously while some flashbacks were on her head.

-What's wrong? Did you said something? –he smirked, Xion shook her head

-I can't be careless now. –she said attacking again, the guy easily deflected her attacks and easily counterattacked hitting and sending her to the floor

She quickly got on her feet before he attacked again and deflected another attack with her Keyblade. She started running and getting a little away from him and started firing thunder spells to him. He easily deflected all the attacks with his energy shield and ran toward the girl and in a quick move he hit her on the stomach and then on her hand sending her Keyblade away from her.

She felt to the floor coughing and growling from the pain, the guy started walking toward her and took her from her hood.

-You're coming with me now… -he said pulling her hood revealing her face, he then took off his band from his eyes in order to see her face, when he did he was surprised.

-Leave me… -she said taking his hand from her face in a weakly

-Your face…who are you really…? And why do you have a Keyblade? –he asked her, she made a soft fake smile

-What about you… tell me first… Why are you dressed like one of us…What is it you're trying to achieve…? –she weakly asked

-My intention was to be followed, and in turn allowed me to hunt down the pursuer. –he explained

-…That's my line. –she glared, the guy stared at her

-You don't know anything. I don't know who are you supposed to be, but I won't be defeated by a fake. –he added walking to the direction Xion's Keyblade went flying, she stared at him in confusion

-…Fake?

-I can feel it… This Keyblade is a sham…worthless… -he continued picking her Keyblade examining it and then throwing it back to Xion, the girl glaring at the guy

-My Keyblade is not a sham… WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO SAY THAT? –she shouted at him angrily remembering all Roxas and Axel made in order for her to recover her Keyblade

-Do I have to repeat it? –he taunted, the girl couldn't stand it more and as she could she picked her Keyblade back and ran toward the guy

-I'll show you who doesn't know anything! –she said running and trying to hit the guy, but again he used his shield to deflect the attack and counterattacking her with an energy blast sending her again to the floor coughing.

-Is that enough for you? –he asked, she tried to stand up but fell on her knees panting

-But…why…? –she said still shocked, the guy started walking towards her

-Want me to tell you something? Find a new crowd, trust me. Those guys are bad news…

Xion stared at the guy as he disappeared on a corridor of darkness in front of her, tears starting to form on her eyes while more "memories" of the guy came back to her head, she couldn't stand it more and started punching the floor

-I wasn't able to subdue him. –she mumbled, she couldn't anymore and screamed the louder she could from the bottom of her inexistent heart.