IX

Everything feels so cold, so empty. Who am I? Where I am I? Why am I here?

Thoughts swirled in my head as I woke up on a bed in a solid white room. I can't remember anything and I don't know why. I just sat there with my hands resting in my lap, watching as I twiddled my thumbs. My attention was quickly turned to the single door in the room as it swung open to reveal a man wearing an eye patch with a scar running down his face. "Hey kid, glad to see you've finally decided to wake up. Here, change into this, knock on the door when you're done okay?" The man said to me, handing me bundle of black clothing. I changed slowly, unsure why of why I was taking orders from this guy I don't even know. Once I was dressed, I slipped on the black cloak, zipping it up and pulling the hood down over my head. I knocked on the door before stepping out. The man chuckled, "Welp, it's time you go meet your leader missy." He said walking ahead of me, I silently followed in tow as we reached a big empty room, well empty aside from thirteen huge chairs that varied in size and a man with silver hair, tan skin, and gold eyes. "Welp, here she is Xemnas, the little wielder. " The man, Xemnas as I now know him, gave a rather intimidating smile to me as he dismissed the eye patched man from the room. "Hello (Y/n), welcome to the order, Organization XIII. Though your name (y/n), that was before you became a Nobody, so I will give you a new name and a new purpose in life. (y/x/n) is the new name for the new you, the key to the heart. Go out to Xigbar, he will be waiting for you in the room where you woke, understood Number XV?" I did not speak to him, I was a bit frightened and all of the experiences were just rushing at me all at once, I could only give one slight nod. "Very well then, be on your way then." He disappeared in a cloud of swirling darkness as I exited the room, heading back to Xigbar. He was standing by the door waiting for me, " I know this is new but don't act as if you're a zombie missy." He smarted off to me. I just stood there and glared at him from beneath the shadows of my hood.   This guy... Barely know his name and I already harbor such a strong resentment towards him   I stood there in beside him at the door as I listened to him ramble about a meeting where I would be introduced to the rest of the order. From what he was telling me, there once was thirteen members, but someone executed them after they had been accused of treason against Xemnas. In the middle of listening to Xigbar's long and drawn out story of their demises, a man with an 'X' shaped facial scar, blue hair, and gold eyes approached him. "Xemnas is ready, you may bring her in." He said, disappearing in a cloud of darkness like Xemnas had earlier. I guess I must've looked confused at how the man did that, considering Xigbar was chuckling at me," Well, you heard him kid. Let's head back to that room from earlier." I nodded and followed him back to the room. It all looked the same, except now there were more men in the room. They all looked a bit older than me, except for two who looked close to my age. I was about to step into the room, but Xigbar stuck out his arm in my path," As if missy! Wait until he gives the word for me to escort you in." I just stood there   As if this wasn't hard enough not knowing who, what, where, and why I was here, I'm about to be put on the spot

"Greetings the few loyal members of this great organization. As we know, our task of collecting hearts has been halted for some time after the loss of our keyblade wielder, Number XIII" "Roxas.." I heard a voice mumble so quietly    Roxas, why does that name sound familiar? And that voice...    "But now, we have a new member to welcome to our ranks, one who can wield a keyblade and vanquish the dark from the hearts stolen by heartless. Number II, will you escort Number XV in? " I was pulled forward by Xigbar as he indicated for me to follow him into the room. I didn't speak or move as I forced to the center of the room. I just glanced around from the cover of my hooded face. I noticed a man with red hair sat on moving, head resting on his hand looking down on me with an annoyed expression. He glanced away from me and glared at Xigbar, who greeted the hatred with a smirk. I was so focused I almost completely blocked out Xemnas' introduction of me to the small crowd, "Everyone, this is Number XV, (y/x/n), our new key to the heart." Xemnas said as, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Xigbar vanish from my side and reappeared in his seat leaving me to stand alone center floor with all eyes on me.

Shortly later, much to my gratitude, Xemnas had dismissed everyone from the room but myself and the red head. "Axel, as you are familiar with training and mentoring keyblade wielders, as you had done with Number XIII, you will be Number XV's mentor. You will show her the ropes and assist her with missions until further notice, understood?" Xemnas instructed the red head as he placed his hand on my shoulder. The red head, who's name I now assume is Axel, answered Xemnas back in a sort of less than respectful tone, "Yeah understood. C'mon (y/x/n), I guess I better show you around the castle huh?" I said nothing to him as I stepped closer to his side.   Something about him...   I found myself remaining silent as Axel showed me about the castle and introduced me to each of the members personally with his own little introductions. "So (y/x/n), before I let you see each member up close and personal, I'm going to give you a little back info on them. Make sure you get their names memorized." I just gave simple nod, my hood bouncing a little as I did so. I heard him sigh,    Guess he's frustrated that I am not speaking...  " Alright, I'll start with our leader, Xemnas. He is ranked first as the "Superior of the In-Between". Xemnas uses the power of to phase through solid matter and wield a pair of "ethereal blades", two red beams of light generated from his palms. He also commands the Sorcerer Nobodies. Xigbar is number II, he's known as the Freeshooter. He wields a pair of ray guns called arrow guns that can be combined to form a . He also commands the Sniper Nobodies, and manipulates to himself, levitate, and alter his surroundings in battle. Kind of cheating if you ask me." I felt a smile tease my lips as Axel seem to chuckle a little bit before continuing on with his list of members. "Number III is Xaldin, he's nicknamed the "Whirlwind Lancer since he uses the to manipulate his six . He commands the lance-wielding Dragoon Nobodies. Number VII is Saïx, which is the blue haired guy with an 'X', he is also known as the Luna Diviner and is Xemnas' right-hand man. He uses a and the power of the moon to enter some kind of berserk state of mind. Number IX is Demyx, he is the Organization's agent, also referred to as the Melodious Nocturne. He's an easygoing and self-professed slacker, and sucks at fighting but can drop a "sick beat" if ya need it. His weapon is a that he uses to control and create duplicates of himself, and he commands the Dancer Nobodies. Number X is Luxord, a courteous gambler, he's known as the Gambler of Fate. He talks in rhetoric and gaming-related metaphors and has control of the Gambler Nobodies. His weapon is a special deck of playing cards. Finally, there's yours truly Number VIII, (Y/x/n), it's me. I'm known as the Flurry of Dancing Flames since I use the power of to emblaze my s, that and I am kind of flaming hot. I also command the Assassin Nobodies. Got it memorized?" I gave a small laugh when he said he was flaming hot and he smiled, "Wow, she does make a sound." He said as he lead me to a room, which I assumed is the common room of the castle, to where to men sat playing a card game. From what I could tell, the blonde with spikey hair was horrible at the game as he was doing nothing but complaining as the blonde with short hair smirked as he remained victorious. "Luxord always beat Demyx, Demyx never seems to learn just how to beat him." Axel said aloud as he shook his head smiling at the pair. I didn't say a word as I got behind Demyx and looked at his hand, I pointed a gloved finger at what he should play. He raised an eyebrow but shrugged and played the suggested card beating Luxord. Luxord sat there utterly flabbergasted, "How in the world did you do that, how did SHE, a new kid, teach you to beat me?!" He suddenly shouted, however he did not gain an answer from me or Demyx, as Demyx had jumped up on the table doing a victory dance of sorts. "YES, FINALLY HAHAHA YEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I smiled under my hood as Axel placed a hand on my shoulder. I jumped slightly at first because it was unexpected, which earned a light chuckle from him. "C'mon (y/x/n), let me show you to your room so you can get some rest for your first mission tomorrow." Axel said to me, which I gave a single nod as my only answer and followed him down a hallway with doors spaced out lining both sides of the walls. The doors all looked the same, no name tags or number IDs to differentiate the rooms from one another, as we walked the was no sound aside from the tapping of our steps on the floor. Axel stopped between two doors before opening one on the right, then stepping in, gesturing for me to follow.     The walls are so plain, nothing lively, it feels so empty.... One window   I thought to myselfas I walked over to the bed positioned beside the window, I crept onto the bed,peering outside to the heart shaped moon that was handing high in the nightsky. Axel didn't say much as he watched me be drawn to the moon instantly.After a brief moment, he broke the silence, "Well (y/x/n), my room is to theleft of yours, so if you need anything throughout your first night here, justcome in alright?" I gave another single nod as Axel exited my room. I pulled myhood back, taking off my cloak, shoes and gloves, then crawled into the bedstaring up at the moon.

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