Outside of the castle in Radiant Garden, two people were talking. Those people were the candidates from the Real Organization: Even and Demyx.

After the recent double crossing, Even took Ansem the Wise to a secret location until he could bring him back to the castle. He was also needed to retrieve something from the Organization, and needed some help. He explained the plan to Demyx, and he was surprised.

Demyx: WHAAA—?!

Even: (covers his mouth) Quiet, you dunce! (looks around to see if anyone has noticed)

Demyx: (removes Even's hand) But, dude, why would you pick me?

Even: I cannot let the chosen catch wind of this, understand?

Demyx: (offended) Oh, I see! It's because I got benched!

Even: I got "benched" too!

Demyx: (panics) Wha— (covers his mouth) Hey! Quiet!

After a small pause, Demyx removed his hand from Even's mouth. 

Even: (calms down and clears his throat)

Demyx: Okay, man, look. Real talk? Backstabbing those guys would be stupid. If they find out, we are yesterday's toast. I mean, what's in it for me?

Even: (long pause) Forgiveness.

Demyx: huh? For what?

Even: Men like us—in pursuit of science, we sometimes make terrible mistakes. Lose sight of our mission to help people. But now I can help someone with my research. Now, I can atone.

Demyx: (looks unconvinced)I'm not a scientist.

Demyx turned around and started to leave which made Even panic. 

Even: Wait, wait, wait!

He grabbed Demyx's hood and pulled him back towards him.

Demyx: (groans) C'mon, dude. I'm useless, I'm chicken, we're not friends. I can count the number of times you and I have hung out on one hand—less than one hand! I didn't even know you in the old life!

Even: (exacerbated) Fine, fine! But listen.

He gestures him to come closer, and he whispers something in his ear. 

When he finished, Demyx was surprised.

Demyx: Huh? No way!

Even: It's true. The whole thing was his idea.

Demyx: Huh? No stinkin' way.

Even: He wants to atone too. But, he is one of the chosen, so his hands are tied. Hence my actions on his behalf, hence my need for you to act on my behalf should all go awry. As you said, we are far from friends. No one would ever suspect you.

Demyx: Hmm... So I'm not doing any fighting?

Even: Correct. And more importantly, no benchwarming.

Demyx: (excited) Ha! Yeah baby! Sign me up. Yes! Demyx time.

Even sighs in annoyance, but nonetheless is thankful for the help.

*Ansem's Lab* 

Back at the computer room in the castle, Ienzo and Levy were still working on finding a body for Roxas.

Ienzo: We've come a long way toward reconstruction Roxas's heart. But a vessel... Without that... Yeah, right. Bodies don't grow on trees, Ienzo. It's the backup plan or nothing now. But...the backup plan isn't a true solution.

Levy: Maybe we're missing something...

Suddenly, a dark corridor appeared behind them.

???: Finally. 'Bout time.

They both turned around with surprise and they saw Demyx emerging from the corridor. He was carrying what appears to be a body wrapped in a white cloth on his shoulder.

Demyx: (looks around) Ooh. Nice place.

Levy: That coat... (got into a fighting stance) you're an Organization member, aren't you?

Ienzo: Demyx? Is that you?!

Levy: You know him?

Ienzo: He was in the Original Organization

Demyx: Hey, Zexion! Long time! (sets the body down) How's humanity treatin' ya? I rejoined the Nobodies, but like...I just can't shake the feeling I've been sweet-talked, y'know? We have sooo got to have a chat.

Ienzo: (confused) Whoa, back up. What?

Demyx: Oh! Sorry, sorry. I'm gettin' ahead of myself. (turns to Levy) Sorry I didn't introduce myself, my name is Demyx. That mark on your shoulder tells me that you're a member of that Fairy Tail guild. Those guys have been talking about that group a lot. This is the first time I have met one.

Levy: (unsure) Oh, well, hi. My name is Levy. Is there a reason you're here?

Demyx: Yes! I'm actually here on a top secret mission. Apparently I'm so off everyone's radar, that I'm just the guy to handle a special delivery. (presents the corridor) Ta-daaaah!

From the corridor, was the last person Ienzo excepted to see. It was Ansem the Wise, still in the cloak, but the same man nonetheless.

Ienzo: (gasp) Master Ansem!

Levy: The ruler of Radiant Garden?

Ansem the Wise: Ah, well met, little Ienzo. (looks at Levy) And who might you be?

Levy: My name is Levy, your majesty. I'm a Fairy Tail wizard in Earthland.

Ansem the Wise: So you're a Fairy Tail member they spoke of. It is a pleasure to meet you.

Dilan and Aeleus entered the lab when they heard all the commotion, and were surprised to see their former master alive.

Aeleus and Dilan: Master Ansem!

This was harder for Ienzo. Before the betrayal, Ansem took Ienzo when he was a child, and in a way, was a father-figure to him. And when he found out they were tricked, Ienzo felt disgusted with himself for believing Xehanort's lies.

Ienzo: (looking down) They told me you'd gone mad. That you abandoned us. I was just a boy, but I should've known better. I am truly, deeply sorry.

Ansem the Wise: (places hands on his shoulders) I think what matters is that you recognize the mistake. Peace, Ienzo. (Ienzo looks up) It was I who was consumed by hatred—who failed you in my obligations as your mentor. Forgive me.

Aeleus looked guilty while Dilan growled in frustration. Aeleus put his hand on Dilan's shoulder. 

Aeleus: (smiles) It's okay.

Demyx then came up and waved at Ienzo and Ansem with an awkward look.

Demyx: So uh...are we cool to get on with things here? (all turn to the wrapped object) Got ya a present from Vexen. One was all he could manage for the time being, but hey, he figured you guys would know what to do with it.

Upon closer inspection of it, they saw that it was a body with a literal blank face and features. One would mistake this to be a mannequin, but it was in fact a replica.

Ienzo: A vessel!

Levy: (smiles) Thanks for helping us.

Demyx looked really happy upon hearing that.

Demyx: No one has ever complimented me like that. Thanks, Levy!

Just outside of the castle entrance, a dark corridor appeared and Xehanort's Heartless, Ansem, emerged from it.

Ansem: I know he's here. If they were going to bring him somewhere safe, this would be it.

Before he could continue, he was approached by a young girl with orange-brown hair, which they were tied in two braided pigtails on either side of her head. She was wearing a black T-shirt with a white collar line under a pair of calf length greyish blue overalls, covering her torso and reaching up below her armpits, held up by shoulder straps. She was a mage of Mermaid Heel, Beth Vanderwood.

Beth: Excuse me, can I help you?

Ansem: (looks at her coldly) Move.

He then summoned a Demon Tower and two Dual Blades. Beth looked at the Heartless in horror as they charged towards her, creating a large explosion.

Back inside the computer room, everyone felt the room shaking.

Ansem the Wise: What was that?

Ienzo went on the computer. After typing for a few minutes, a screen pulled up, showing the security camera of the front entrance. On it was Xehanort's Heartless behind the Demon Tower and two Dual Blades. 

Beth was shown, who was completely covered in blood and was unconscious. Two of her fellow guild members, Risley Law and Arana Webb, were there, fighting the Heartless.

Ienzo: (shock) It's Xehanort!

Demyx: (surprised) He followed us here?!

Aeleus: Let's go!

Dilan: I'll let the others know. Guard the entrance!

Both Dilan and Aeleus ran out of the room, leaving Ansem the Wise, Ienzo, Demyx, and Levy there.

Ansem the Wise: He's trying to take me back!

Levy: Why?

Ansem the Wise: He's looking for Subject X, a girl we did research on to uncover her memory. When I learned that Xehanort was doing dangerous experiments on her, I ceased his research. After that, she disappeared. He believes I've hidden her somewhere, but I don't know what happened to her.

Levy: But why does he want her now?

Ansem the Wise: He said that she holds a mystery to unravel, about the battle between light and darkness.

Levy: A mystery?

Ansem the Wise: I don't know what that means. But she did say something that she remembered that might be close to it. 'May my heart be my guiding key'.

The room began to shake again.

Ienzo: We'll have to discuss later. Master Ansem, if he is after you, then you must go find a place to hide.

Ansem the Wise: But what if he breaks in here?

Levy: He won't! Because the Earthland wizards are here! (looks a nervous Demyx) What are you going to do?

Demyx: (scared) I-I don't know! I can't fight against them, they're super strong! I know you're a mage, but what can you do against that?

Levy: I don't know if we can win or not. But, I still don't want to see people hurt. If he comes in here, I'll fight. Because I'm a Fairy Tail wizard! If you can leave, that's okay. That way you'll be safe.

There was a moment of silence. 

Demyx: No. I'll stay. I'm tired of being a chicken.

Levy: Are you sure you'll be fine?

Demyx then summoned his sitar, Arpeggio.

Demyx: (smirks) You're looking at a member of the Organization.

Back outside, the Heartless were having trouble moving due to Risley using her Gravity Change magic on them.

Risley: (slimmer form) Don't go underestimating chubby-power pal.

But something came up to her and attacked her with a sword, causing her to crash near a wall and freeing the other Heartlesses.

Risley: What was-

She saw that the one who attacked her was another Heartless.

This Heartless had a large, muscular, humanoid figure with a large, heart-shaped hole in its chest. Raised portions and ridges on its black skin give it an armored appearance. It features large, spiked horns on the sides of its head, and two more rising from its forehead which form the shape of a heart; all four horns fade from black to red to yellow, giving them the appearance of heated metal. Its tail ends in a bladed fin with a diamond-shaped hole through it. Its two-toed, clawed feet stand upon swirling vortexes of white energy, which it uses to "skate" around the battlefield. It has undersized, purple bat-like wings on its shoulders and dull purple tendrils wrapped around its throat like a scarf, which drape down on either side of its "heart." It also has tendrils wrapped around each wrist, which fade to the same burning yellow color as its horns. In each hand it holds a large blue sword with hook-like extensions near the tip and an exaggerated gold hilt with a knuckle bow.

Risley: Another one?!

Ansem: Don't assume that those three are the only ones.

Behind him, Arana snuck up behind him and blasted him with her web magic. The web had completely wrapped around his upper body. He looked unfazed by this.

Arana: I got you! You can summon them, right? So if we take down their leader, they will disappear!

Ansem: (smiles) That is a good idea. However, you will not defeat me.

Without even trying, Ansem broke free of Arana's web, shocking her. He then held out his hand and blasted her with dark magic, sending her crashing near a wall.

Ansem: You can't stop me. I am bringing him back to the Badlands.

???: Then how about this?! Bad Kitty Restraint!

An orange tube came flying towards Ansem and it wrapped around his right wrist. When he saw where it came from, he saw another girl holding it. It was Millianna, and she was with Sho and Wally Buchanan. 

Millianna: I got you!

Girls: Millianna!

Sho: Glad we made it in time. 

Wally: So, he's a member of Organization XIII? 

Ansem: Tch! You annoying wizards.

Ansem lifted his left hand to attack. But, no dark magic came out of his hand.

Ansem: (shock) I can't use my magic?!

Wally: Too bad for you!

Wally's right arm converted into a Polygon Rifle, and immediately shot at who used his arm to defend himself. 

Suddenly, the two Dual Blades and the Dark Inferno let out a painful roar and they disappeared. A figure then appeared next to Millianna, revealing to be Kagura with her sword in her hand.

Ansem's mind: (surprised) She defeated them without unsheathing her sword?!

Kagura: You're an Organization member, correct? Why are you here?

Ansem: I am looking for a man that is believed to be here.

Kagura: We have not received any visitors at all. Though I guess you probably don't believe me.

Ansem: That's correct. I'm getting inside no matter what.

He then yanked his right arm hard, causing Millianna to fly towards him. When she came close, Ansem punched Millianna in the gut. 

She then sent flying onto the ground near the Demon Tower while the tube around Ansem's wrist disappeared. Millianna was clutching her stomach.

Millianna: Kagura...

Just then, the top part of the Demon Tower came up to Millianna and it swallowed her completely.

Kagura, Sho, and Wally: Millianna!

Beth: Carrot Missile!

Tons of over-sized carrots were flown towards the Tower. When they made an impact, they exploded, causing some Shadows to be destroyed. 

The three then saw Beth, Arana, and Risley weakly standing in front of the Tower.

Sho: (ran towards the Demon Tower) We'll help the guys and save Millianna!

Wally: (follows Sho) You focus on drafting that guy!

Kagura nodded and faced Ansem.

Kagura: I will defeat you and rescue my comrade! (got into her fighting stance)

Ansem: (smirk) I liked to see you try.

Kagura then charged towards Ansem and attacked him with her unsheathed sword. But Ansem has been blocking her attacks with his right hand.

Ansem: You're really strong. I never seen a sword wielder fight like that. Not even Keyblade Wielders are capable of that kind of skill.

Kagura: Enough of your praises. Fight me for real! Slicing Form!

Kagura performs a powerful slash in the air. But when she turned around, Ansem was nowhere to be found.

Ansem: But you're very impatient.

Ansem appeared right behind her and punched her back really hard, causing her to cough up blood. But she didn't fall. She held her ground, gritted her teeth, and hit him with her sword. But Ansem blocked the attack using his arms.

Kagura's mind: His strength is powerful and his speed is faster than mine. He hasn't even shown his true power, which means it will be difficult to defeat him. I must find a weakness. Or maybe, give it my all!

Ansem then spread his arms out wide and began throwing multiple disks at Kagura. Seeing them coming, Kagura charged towards them.

Kagura: Flying Form!

When she came close, she cut down all of the flying disks. Ansem wasn't surprised by this. But then he felt intense pressure on his body, he then finds it hard to move.

Ansem's mind: This is Gravity magic. Is it from that other wizard? 

He then looked at Risley, who was still fighting the Tower with her fellow mages. 

Ansem's mind: No. She's too busy fighting. (looks at Kagura) It must be her. She is getting really serious.

???: Are you okay?

Ansem and Kagura saw Dilan, Aeleus, Jet, and Droy enter outside.

Droy: Hey, that thing is just like the one that attacked the guild hall, except smaller!

Jet: Let's take it down!

Dilan: (came up to the girls) Can you still fight?

All three of them nodded.

Both Aeleus and Dilan charged towards the Tower and attacked it with their axe and lance respectfully, causing more Shadows to be defeated. When they landed, Tower tried to eat them, but they quickly dodged at the last moment.

Jet: Falcon Heaven Sword! 

Jet quickly dashed towards the Tower and kicked it, creating a giant hole in the Tower, but was quickly fixed when more Shadows appeared.

Droy threw some seeds that grew into large vines and they wrapped around the Tower. Arana joined in and she used her web magic to keep the Tower still.

Wally's body broke into pieces and had the Tower surrounded from all sides in virtually every angle, almost like a dome, as multiple blocks took the shape of more Polygon Rifles, all of which had targeting lasers primed at the Tower.

Wally: 360 Omni Shot!

Wally's multitude of rifles fired at the Demon Tower.

Sho: Card Magic: Ace of Flames!

He threw a trio of ace cards, which lit on fire and shot at the Demon Tower like a flaming-arrow.

Risley then applied her magic on the Tower, crushing most of the Shadows. As the Shadows began to be crushed, a figure popped out of the Tower, but, it too, was being crushed. The figure revealed to be Millianna.

Girls: Millianna!

Risley stopped using her magic while Dilan ran up to the Tower and grabbed Millianna, removing her from the Tower. Once she was out, Risley continued using her magic on the Tower.

Dilan: Are you alright? 

Millianna: Yeah. Thank you! (got up) Now it's payback! Beth! Sho!

Beth and Sho: Yeah!

Millianna: Kitten Blast!

Beth: Vegetable Magic: Carrot Missile!

Sho: Card Magic: Queen of Ice!

Sho threw three queen cards to strike at the Tower, causing it to freeze solid. Millianna releases several restraining tubes in a spiral motion with great Magic Power while Beth fired Carrot Missiles. Both attacks completely destroyed the Tower.

Wizards: Alright! We won!

Dilan and Aeleus, who were not cheering, turned and saw Kagura and Ansem.

Aeleus: Xehanort!

Everyone stopped cheering and took notice of Ansem.

Jet: (surprised) He's the one?

Kagura: I see. That explains why he's so powerful. But it doesn't matter. I will defeat him and this war will be over.

Ansem: This fight has gone long enough.

Suddenly, a large crash appeared behind everyone. When the dust had cleared, two Dark Hide Heartless appeared, shocking everyone.

Wally: What the hell are those things?!

Dilan: Get ready!

While Kagura was distracted by the two Heartless, Ansem's Guardian appeared behind her and grabbed her, causing Kagura's gravity magic to be canceled and Ansem now can move freely again. The Guardian then threw Kagura hard into the air and she was sent far beyond the castle walls.

Everyone: Kagura!

Ansem: Now that she is taken care of, I have important matters to attend.

Ansem disappeared, leaving the others with the two monsters.

Aeleus: He's going into the castle!

Aeleus headed towards the entrance to the castle, but was cut off when one of the Dark Hides blocked his path. 

Aeleus: Damn it!

Arana: There are other wizards inside. Leave them to him.

Sho: He's right. We gotta defend this castle from them!

Aeleus didn't feel comfortable about it, but he held his axe tightly. 

Aeleus: You're right. Let's defeat them!

After entering the castle, Ansem was wandering around the halls, looking for the computer room or Ansem the Wise. The castle was still shaking due to the mages fighting the two Heartlesses outside.

While he was walking, a few green lasers were coming after. Ansem saw them and quickly dodged the attacks. He then looked where the attacks came from and saw Bickslow and Evergreen in front of him. He then saw the Fairy Tail emblem on Evergreen's chest.

Ansem: That mark on the woman's chest tells me that you two are from the Fairy Tail guild, correct?

Bickslow: That's right, bub.

Evergreen: Care to explain why you are here, causing destruction?

Ansem: I am look for a man name Ansem the Wise.

Evergreen: Ansem the Wise?

Bickslow: Wasn't he the ruler of this place?

Ansem: So you have heard of him.

Evergreen: Yes. But they said he disappeared a long time ago. No one by that name is here.

Ansem then held out his hand and blasted the two of them with a strong force from his hand, sending them crashing onto the floor.

Bickslow: Guess he doesn't believe us. Babies!

Bickslow's dolls appeared in front of him.

Bickslow: Line Formation!

All five dolls gather in midair and then combine by standing on top of one another. All five of them fired a crescent like beem at Ansem. Unfortunately, he dodged the attack.

Evergreen: Try dodging this! Fairy Machine Gun: Leprechaun!

Evergreen fired a torrent of energy needles at him. Ansem blocked their attacks with his arms, but the needles managed to cut through his coat and pierce his body. 

To stop her, Ansem fired one of his disks at her, which cut the needles down and Evergreen quickly dodged the attack. Bickslow's dolls then started to fire random attacks at him.

Ansem's mind: These dolls...does he use telekinesis?

He then examined the dolls, who were laughing.

Doll 1: This guy is strong.

Doll 2: Super strong!

Ansem: These dolls, what are they?

Bickslow: They're my babies, duh! They help me with my magic.

Ansem: How come they have a personality?

Bickslow: That's my magic.

Ansem: (smirk) Thank you for telling me.

He then summoned five Marionettes and they all charged towards Bickslow.

Bickslow: X Formation!

All five dolls came in front of him and formed an x-shaped shield. All five heartlesses crashed into the dolls and they disappeared. But after the crash, the dolls began to shake.

Bickslow: Hey, what's wrong?

The eyes on the dolls turn red and they began to fire at Bickslow and Evergreen.

Bickslow: (angered) What the hell did you do to my babies?!

Ansem: Your magic allows you to control souls, correct? I thought it was telekinesis, but it then became untrue when I took notice of the doll's personality. If they can talk and feel like you, then they must be souls.

Bickslow: Yeah, and?!

Ansem: We've been researching hearts and souls. Trying to recreate them from data and to see how puppets could grow hearts. Those Heartless that I summoned can possess a doll and control it, even with a heart they're stronger. Though I never suspect a mage could be able to have that kind of magic. You must really love playing with souls.

Bickslow: Bastard!

Ansem: Now you have to defend yourself against your own dolls.

Evergreen: Did you forget I'm here?

Evergreen fired more energy needles, but Ansem's Guardian appeared and blocked the attack with his body.

Evergreen: What the hell is that?!

Bickslow lifted his metal hood and his eyes turned into green targets. When he looked at Ansem and his monster, he became horrified.

Bickslow's mind: This guy's soul is messed up! If I use my magic on him, he's just gonna break free and reverse the effect! (looks at the Guardian) I see someone in that monster, but he can't do anything.

Because he was distracted, Bickslow was hit by his dolls and he crashed onto the ground.

Bickslow: Ever, try using your eyes!

Bickslow kept dodging the attacks from his dolls.

Evergreen: Oh, right!

Evergreen lifted her glasses and her eyes turned into yellow targets. She then looked at the Guardian. The Guardian immediately turned into stone and disappeared. She then tried to look at Ansem, but he was nowhere to be found.

Evergreen: Where is he?

Suddenly, Evergreen was sent flying towards the wall. Ansem had struck her in the stomach, with his eyes closed.

Ansem: (opens his eyes) I guess that's it for you two. I'll leave you with your dolls.

He then started to walk away from the two.

Bickslow: Wait! We're not done!

Bickslow ran after him, but he was then struck by one of his doll's attacks. When he recovered, Ansem was gone.

Bickslow: Damn, he got away! Ever, you okay?

Evergreen: Yeah. But why is he looking for a guy that is not in the castle?

Bickslow: Maybe that guy is here and we didn't know.

Evergreen: If that's the case, we better find him before he does.

Bickslow: Yeah. But first we need to get my babies under control.

*with Levy* 

Levy, Ienzo, and Demyx were watching the security footage.

Levy: (shocked) He passed Bickslow and Evergreen!

Ienzo: Is he done with protecting this area?

Levy: I believe so. (looks at Demyx) Do you know any of his abilities?

Demyx: A few, but not all since I never seen him fight. He has this monster that he can summon that protects him and attacks others. He can also use darkness.

There was a large explosion at the entrance to the computer room. Smoke filled the room and everyone was coughing.

Ienzo: What was that?

Two figures emerged from the smoke. Levy, Ienzo, and Demyx stood there, feeling intense at what will happen next. One of the figures was Ansem and the other was a beaten Freed.

Levy: Oh no, Freed!

Ansem then lifted Freed up and threw him against the wall. He then noticed Demyx.

Ansem: Care to explain what you're doing here?

Demyx: None of your business!

He then started playing on his guitar and a large pillar of water appeared underneath Ansem. 

Demyx: How do you like that?!

But then, a large black hand came out of the pillar and grabbed Demyx by his throat. The hand began to slowly crush Demyx's throat, causing him to gasp for air. 

The pillar disappeared, showing Ansem with his Guardian. Levy and Ienzo were watching in horror.

Levy: Demyx!

Ansem: I don't have time to deal with you.

The Guardian then threw Demyx near the wall where Freed was at. He then faced Levy and Ienzo.

Ienzo: (secretly terrified)  Xehanort.

Ansem: Ienzo.

Ansem started to walk towards him, but Levy stepped in and stood between them with her arms out.

Levy: Why are you here?

Ansem: This does not concern you, wizard. It's best to stay out of it.

Levy: How can I stay out of this when you came here and hurt my friends!

Ansem held out his hand and fired at Levy, causing an explosion to occur in the room. But when the dust cleared, a barrier with purple letters appeared between them.

Ienzo: (surprised) This is...

Levy: Freed's magic!

She then saw Freed and Demyx slowly getting up.

Freed: Levy... You and Ienzo must get away from here. Leave him to us.

Levy: But I can't leave you here!

Demyx: Levy-chan... Let us do this.

Levy was still unsure, but Ienzo grabbed her wrist.

Ienzo: They're right, we need to get outta here. Sora is counting on us to bring back Roxas.

Levy looked shocked. But then she nodded. Ienzo then pulled Levy out of the room, leaving Ansem with the boys.

Ansem: (sighs) Why is it that there are so many things in my way today?

Demyx: That's part of life, man. Good thing you're taking it easy.

Freed: We will not let you continue.

Ansem: I like to see you try.

While Ansem was fighting with the boys, Levy and Ienzo escaped from the room and entered the Heartless Manufacturing room. Once they came down the stairs, Levy saw a large rectangle passage at the center of the balcony.

Levy: Where did this passage come from?

Ienzo: I'll explain later. I opened this up just before Xehanort entered, so some of us can escape through here.

Both of them entered the passage had a long stairway spiraling down to a long hall and the walls were glowing with purple lights. After traveling down the stairway for a while, they finally reached the end, where a large door stood there and it opened for them, revealing to be a hallway inside. 

When they entered, they saw a bunch of doors lined up on both walls. Each of the doors were electronically locked and bound with chains. There was one more door at the end of the hall, but it was not electronically locked and bound with chains.

Levy: What is this place?

Ienzo: This was the place where we did our research on the Heartless over a decade ago. These doors were for those who had transformed into Heartless so that we may experiment with them and discover the origin of darkness.

Levy: (shocked) You turned people...into Heartless?

Ienzo: (nodded) It was started by Master Ansem. He wanted to discover the origin of darkness to protect the people of Radiant Garden and wanted Xehanort to regain his memory, since he lost it when we found him. Back then, none of the test subjects were consumed by darkness. We also kept Subject X here. Some of our test subjects usually collapsed after going through some trials, but not her. When Xehanort took over the program for Master Ansem, he began doing dangerous experiments on the test subjects, resulting in them becoming Heartless. From what Xehanort had told me in the past, Master Ansem had gone mad and shut down the experiments and then he was gone.

Levy: (sad) Those poor people... Did the subjects know about what was going on?

Ienzo: Under Master Ansem, yes.

Levy: So what happened next?

Ienzo: We ran out of test subjects, so we had trouble continuing. Then one day, Xehanort's memory had returned and then everything went black. I assumed I transformed into a Nobody and joined the Organization under the name Zexion.

Levy: (smile) Maybe those test subjects had return to normal, since Sora defeated the Heartless during his first adventure. I know you feel guilty about what happened in the past. But you were trying to help protect the people and they knew that. Xehanort was the one who did this to them. Remember what you are doing now, you're trying to end this madness with your science.

Ienzo: (smile) You're right. I can see why Fairy Tail is such a wonderful guild.

Levy: Hey, (points at the door that wasn't electronically locked and bound with chains) what's with the door at the end of the hallway? Why isn't it like the others?

Ienzo: That is the Chamber of Repose. While Xehanort was working with his experiments, he would sometimes go into that room and talk to someone. No one has entered the room besides him and I don't know who he talked to. Xigbar asked me about it once, but I didn't answer because it was irrelevant at the time.

They then heard a loud bang coming from outside.

Ienzo: He's coming in!

Levy then grabbed Ienzo's wrist and the two ran towards the Chamber at the end of the hallway. The door opened, they quickly entered the room, and the door was shut.

The chamber was kind of small, with one throne sitting at the center of the room. The walls had the Nobody's symbols on them with chains connected from each one to the throne. 

But what really got their attention was an object in front of the throne. It was pieces of blue armor that could be connected, but they aren't. And next to the armor was a Keyblade.

The guard was circular and somewhat jagged around its edges. The upper half of the guard is black, the center is grey, and the bottom of it is white. The handle is a featureless, grey rod. The shaft of the Keyblade is thin and navy blue in coloration, except for the tip, which is silver. The base of the shaft also sports two diamond-shaped bumps. 

The Keyblade's teeth are comprised of a rectangular frame lined with four short, blunt spikes. This frame and the spikes are all navy blue. The teeth also have three silver pieces bent at right angles; two on the inside corners of the frame and one on the inside center of one side. The Keychain links and token resemble water drops.

Ienzo: This...is what he talks to? A Keyblade...and a piece of armor?

Levy: I wonder who it belongs to.

The door inside the chamber exploded and smoke filled the room.

Levy: Solid Script: Guard!

The word 'GUARD' appeared in front of them and protected them from the smoke. Once the smoke was gone Ansem appeared at the entrance. Demyx and Freed are not with him.

Ansem: I guess you finally decided to come in here, Ienzo.

Ienzo: Who is the owner of this armor and Keyblade?

Ansem: No one.

His Guardian appeared behind them and grabbed them.

Ienzo: Levy!

Ansem: (came up to them) Now that there are no interruptions, where is the Master?

Ienzo: Master Ansem?

The Guardian tighten its grip on Levy, making her grunt in pain.

Ienzo: Stop!

Ansem: I know he's here. You two have been close for as long as I can remember. Tell where he is or this girl will suffer the consequences.

Ienzo: He's not here! You're the one who told me he went crazy and abandoned us! I haven't seen him in over a decade!

The Guardian continued to crush Levy and she screamed.

Ienzo: Would you just stop?! He's not here!

Ansem: (coldly) I'm not a fool, Ienzo. I know he's here. Unless, you could tell me what happened to the girl and what you've been doing recently.

Ienzo: You know damn well I had nothing to do with her!

The Guardian then started to crush Ienzo as he yelled in pain.

Ansem: I know you are here! If you value these two, then you better show yourself!

He then went over to the abandoned Keyblade and picked it up. He then held it near Ienzo's neck. 

Ansem: I've run out of patience with-

Suddenly, a hand was placed on Ansem's wrist. Everyone saw with surprise who hand it was. It was Xemnas.

Ansem: (calmly) What are you doing?

Xemnas: He's calling us back. The Keyblade War is about to begin.

Ansem: But what about the girl?

Xemnas: He decided to end it. She is no longer of any use to us.

Ansem sighed and the Guardian disappeared, causing Levy and Ienzo to fall to the ground. Ansem also tossed the Keyblade near the abandoned armor.

Ansem: Very well. 

Xemnas: (looked around the room) This may be the last time I'll see this room. (walked towards the armor) I'll be seeing you soon, friend.

Ienzo: (came up to Levy) Are you okay?

Levy nodded as Xemnas then summoned a dark corridor. Before they entered, Ansem spoke to Levy without facing her.

Ansem: Girl. You're a Fairy Tail wizard, correct?

Levy looked at them with a serious look.

Ansem: When the Keyblade War starts, you and your friends will die.

Levy didn't change her expression as the two Organization members left. Both Ienzo and Levy took a big sigh.

Levy: That was too close.

Ienzo: Yeah.

Levy: At least they won't be going after him.

Ienzo: Yes. But we need to warn the others about what just happened. They're probably still traveling to other worlds

Chapter 86 ended.