Kingdom Hearts: The Soul Reason

OOC: Sorry about the delay again, I've been busy :D

And hey, who says you can man-handle my character while I'm away, Twilight? xD Heehee

Axel no more than obtained full sense of his surroundings by the time Larxene, that devilish harpy, had him by the neck, and hair. Simply raising an eyebrow at her foolish attempt at murder moments after his awakening, he had no doubt that the Superior would want every wittle member of his possie to be alive, at least for one meeting. And hearing her feeble attempt at a threat was priceless. Hilarious, actually.

In moments, he was released, but with an extra present left on his cheek. Flexing his face and opening his mouth, he exercised the bruising area. Yet, he couldn't help but smirk at her insignificant, immature need to inflict physical pain on others. But then again, he did "deserve" it for "betraying" her and Marluxia. But then, that long while ago, staying commited to the true purpose of the organization was important to him. It still was, regaining his heart, if possible, was his only concern. And if he could achieve that without enduring the task alone, that was ideal. It was just the simplicity of the fact that most of the members had lost sight of this objective. They were concerned with using some kid to do the work for them. And we all know how that worked out...

Wiping at his face before standing, he walked casually up towards Larxene and past her. Axel glanced over his shoulder at her, giving her a testing wink and a sardonic smirk. "Nice to see you, Lightning Bug. And yes, my nap was quite exceptional, thanks for asking."

OOC: How do think I'm doing? I know my style for Axel is very different from yours, Twilight, but whadya think? .n_n.

 

(TWTNW) Xigbar soon walked back into the room where the others were. "Some things look in order, boss, but others...dude, that witch has these stupid thorns around and has occupied part of the Castle for her own stuff. She's sitting in your throne now where we hold our meetings." Of course, by 'witch' it could be guessed that he meant Maleficent. "So, whattdoya want to do about it?" Xigbar cracked his knuckles. It was clear what his desire was concerning Maleficent. "There are also some Heartless around and the lower levels are hers. It seems she hasn't made it up to our level yet to redecorate."

(Twilight Town) Repliku watched as Roxas was racing towards the door, halted and then called for Namine who took a step forward to follow but then decided to acknowledge his existence. Repliku shrugged. "You don't have to worry about me. I'll go but if things can't work out, I will take off and find Sora and Riku. They might actually know more of what's going on." Repliku would let Namine go ahead to be with her newfound friend, Roxas, who apparently she had gotten a friendship with sometime after Castle Oblivion. A part of him was saddened because really he still had the memories of what she had done and how she hadn't even apologized to him. All he had wanted was a friend. Now though that his mind was at least somewhat more clear, he knew better than to really try and also the last thing he wanted to ever feel again was jealousy, so he just shook it off. Her mind was made up and Roxas was clearly her automatic choice as closest person to her. In the end, Repliku just thought to himself that at least now he had himself, so he did not really need anyone else. To be your own self was at least something and it gave him something to work with and not be so full of anger.

He studied Roxas a moment. There really was no reason to hate the guy other than the fact he had attacked him. Thinking back though...Sora didn't hate Repliku for the same thing which was done out of ignorance and mind confusion. Riku didn't seem to hate him either though at first they didn't like each other. In the end, both Sora and Riku were better people and despite wanting to be so original, Repliku didn't just want to be a bad person. For the time being, it was the one thing he wouldn't mind being similar to Riku on and Sora too, so forgiveness was what he gripped onto and would try his best to let the grudges go. He smiled suddenly more happy as some issues he had were melting away and waited. "So lead on then!"

 

OoC: Okay, I might as well take the Cheshire cat and pray Destiny's Force doesn't include Zack. As he isn't really normal, I will take Demyx too, if that is okay.

A shadowy image phased into view in the awakening room, slowly gaining form. Four limbs extended, all on the floor. The image solidified, like a computer screen attempting to load a large picture. The form was moving, but no sound was coming out. the finishing touches were put on, and the form was revealed for who it truely was: Demyx.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"A fist slammed the ground, half formed sobs ripping out of his throat. He raised and hand and made an extremely rude gesture to the ceiling. "See what you've done Xemnas? I'm fading! Thanks to you and your never-get-your-hands-dirty policy, I'm dying!" Demyx completely broke down, crying into the floor, not bothering to wipe his eyes. "There was so much I wanted to do once I had a heart, but you took all of that away from me! You and Roxas!" Demyx slapped the ground where his tears his, causing a splash far larger than was normal for a puddle that size. Despite spraying the majority of the organization with his tears, he kept going, wallowing on. "You never even gave me a choice! It was always do this, or duskdom. Where's the fairness in that? I'm not asking for you to become a pacifist, but a bit of respect would have been nice!" He made the rude gesture to the ceiling again. "So up yours Xemnas, perhaps thing has given your lackies something else to thing about. Oh, and treat the members according to rank, not to BJ skills. I'm looking at you Saix."

Last words said, Demyx hit the ground once more, then closed his eyes and went still. He waited for a tense minute, then opened an eye that he had previously squeezed tightly shut. "Hmm. Where am I? This afterlife place looks just like the world that never was." He caught sight of Axel, then the rest of the members. "Oh..." was all he could say. "So am I dead and this is the afterlife, or am I still alive..." His voice trailed off as he saw Saix and Xemnas. "Sorry?" he whined half heartedly.

OoC: So can I take Demyx?

 

OOC: Taking Demyx is also fine. He'll wake up where the other Nobodies are.

 

OoC: Wake up? Crap. I thought they just materialized in the chamber...

 

(TWTNW) Xigbar looked at Demyx, watched his whole display and now the guy was bac on the ground after his good vent. Xigbar could only do one thing at that point. He brought his hands togethre and clapped slowly. "Oh good show, dude."

 

OOC: It is different? Well, considering we kind of have to play them in more character as they are since this is like a post KH2 type of thing, without straying like usual in RPs xP, I'd say you're doing splendid, my love. Actually, right on point. You do a awesome Axel, honestly. You even went ahead the first moment you posted mentioning Roxas is the one that mattered, which also shows you went in-depth to his character in cutscenes. Actually, I should ask your opinion about my characters :P.

By the way, who would play Maleficent temporarily?

Naminé nodded at Riku Replica's enthusiasm, a gentle smile on her face at the agreement, before waving a hand for him to come as she began to trail after Roxas, at a leveled, but quick pace. He was waiting for them, after all, and when she reached him, she acknowledged that they could head out now, but not before suggesting with a tone of wonder in her voice, "Do you want to portal there? I've been thinking..." Her eyes fluttered at herself in contemplation, because that way, she could also be certain that they can, and if anything, there was a chance to go to Destiny's Islands later on. She was aware Roxas would want to avoid it, but concerning the situation at hand, it was best to discuss this with the group than anything. Is not like he had to go back to Sora, right off, did he? Or perhaps, Riku Replica can make his way there, to see if Kairi, and Sora, even noticed that their other selves were gone.

She was honestly concerned, with their coming back, and why, and by who, or even how, yet it was also a good idea for Roxas to see what he wanted, and maybe...she didn't know what, but it will be a good experience. In the end, she silently waited for Roxas's decision to go the center of Twilight Town by walking, or portalling.



"Oh, no problem, I'm so glad it was. It would've been better if you stayed sleeping permanently, but ah well, I guess luck is not on anyone's side, unfortunately," Larxene responded quite airily, with a nonchalant wave of her hand as the other was on her hip, sarcasm in every syllable. In all honesty, she couldn't stand his voice for over more than five seconds, and the childish, immature nickname wasn't helping his status either, despite that she frowned inwardly. If he was expecting her to get irritated by that, he had another thing coming. She could be just as "civil" and casual as he was, and she was able, as hard as that is to believe, to be passive. In this case, the "Lightning Bug" comment didn't faze her at all, considering his own hair could impale small mammals on the back of his head if given the try. Larxene still loathed him, in fact, it was hard enough that she let him pass without inflicting something else on his cocky face as something in her stomach burned disgustingly, but she held herself, and simply walked around him, preferring the ignore card for the sake of not doing anything to deform him. She wished she had more worthy people to talk to.

Stepping up to Xemnas, rather, exploring some of the still sleeping members, she asked the Superior, not glancing at him, a smirk grazing her lips, "So, how did it all end? Obviously, as me and Marluxia predicted, it went to shambles. Though, it will be nice to hear how it got there. More preferably, how everyone disappeared into nonexistence."

"Hold your tongue," Xemnas warned darkly in a tight voice, his expression pointed, and the tone so thick imperilment, that he saw the girl simply gaze at him. It was one thing to jabber about anything that does not matter, but it was another when it speaks of betrayal, and his collapse. He would not stand for such disrespect and her unrefined demeanor. "Need I not remind you of your own failure. And the reason of its failure, which was quite weak-minded."

She didn't made any movement to acquire her reaction to the words, except her eyes glittering in anything, but a negative aspect, and it proved so when she smiled ambiguously. She had a retort at the tip of her tongue, but she went with. "Just. Asking."

It was at this moment that Xigbar decided to return, reporting that there was, indeed, someone taking hold on the premises, a witch. There were also Heartless, and at least the lower levels were taken. It was with this that her fingers tickled ewith static as she sneered gleefully, for once, eager in the positive way to flex her muscles and slash, as well as destroy. Hopefully, she wasn't rusty, after all, she had been gone for a year, at the least, she could tell. Something told her she was. Truthfully, she couldn't even remember anything, and it somehow felt like she was missing a piece of her, a piece of her life, after she had faded, now that she thought about it. Yet, it was the here and now, and she had to focus on what was presented to her. Larxene would've preferred to take on that witch, sounded fun, but it seems considering she was in Xemnas's throne, that this was something he should deal with himself, more so as the castle was his territory, and the one who build it. She just wanted to do something. So far, it has been boring. "I'll fight off the Heartless. I need to test myself."

The sudden, out of nowhere rant, basically, that came after her sentence only made her eyes grow a bit in surprise, but then they lowered deadpanned as she recognized the highly pitched, annoying voice of Demyx. Great. The silence was over. And replaced by a irittating thorn. Not that Demyx was always annoying, a bit of a pushover and one to complain constantly, but not to this degree.

She let out a exasperated breath, with a roll of her eyes. Perfect.

Xemnas just stared blankly at Demyx, who had woken up, in the most oddest of ways out of him and the other three. What he said didn't really affect him, really, how could it? It wasn't like he had the source to get angry, or upset. In the end, with one last glance, he paid his attention to Xigbar, concentrated more on what he said, than anything else. The witch? Maleficent. His eyes narrowed, as his lips formed a thin line, before speaking, "I will take care of the witch personally, and if you wish to do so, you can join, Xigbar." With a nod to the man, he then eyed Larxene, who had a scowl on her face as she looked from the corner of her eyes at the water wielder. "You will take care of the Heartless, as well, as you wish to do. We can all sense them if we try. Axel may or may not go with you. It will be up to him. As for Demyx..."

He trailed off there, pausing, before saying, "I'll let you deal with him. Let us go, Xigbar." With a swish of his black cloak, he turned, a dark portal was quickly summoned in the wall that will lead to the Throne Room. Without hesitation, and without waiting any longer, knowing Number II will follow, he stepped in, leaving the neophytes to fend for themselves before he heard any yells of outrage from Larxene. A headache was slowly forming. He had forgotten how his Organization was.

Larxene herself blinked, watching them go out as he hurriedly ditched them. Wait, what?

 

OOC: Basically I'll be running unclaimed NPCs such as villains you guys will face or fillers unless someone wants to claim filler characters temporarily such as Olette, Pence, Aladdin etc. That way it keeps the story flowing and they have 'some' parts to interact with characters and fill them in.

Xigbar nodded to Xemnas's orders and after the Superior had turned and departed he gave a two finger salute. "Ciao" he noted and then slipped out the door walking behind Xemnas, heading towards the meeting room. The other three or four had their orders to deal with the Heartless looming. He did not really see Maleficent as 'too much' of a problem but the witch had a good hold on the lower levels of the castle by what he could ascertain.

 

OOC: I think your portrayal of Larxene is amazing! Hehe, and Xemy too .n_n. And awww, thanks!

If you guys ever need info on rooms in the castle, go here

Axel turned his head at the sound of Demyx's annoyingly high pitched voice, skillfully stifling a laugh at his trivial criticisms. Their eyes met as he came to, and all Axel gave him was an apathetic smirk. Quickly moving his attention to the Superior, he folded his arms and watched the scene play out. Maleficent, huh? The green-faced Wicked Witch wannabe. Hearing Xemnas' comment about how Axel would or wouldn't be assisting in the Heartless genocide, he stretched his arms forward.

Hmm... now this is more like it, some leverage.

But he had to admit, the remark towards Larxene took the cake. Her lousy, dumbfounded expression as the other two left had Axel chuckling. "Well, well... now we see where the Superior's allegiances lie, don't we? A few minutes on the job again and you're assigned to babysitting!" Making a portal for himself leading towards an infected area, Axel stepped backwards into the darkness quickly. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be the one warming up. Tata!" Being consumed by the wisps of black, he closed his eyes temporarily before reappearing at Twilights View, the large staircase leading up to the Hall of Empty Melodies. A good amount of Heartless were about, and no doubt inside the hall. This should be entertaining...

 

While Namine's suggestion would normally be a good idea,attracting unwanted attention would not,especially in the actual Twilight Town."..Well,it's a good idea..but we don't want to attract attention..right?"he asked,unsure of whether or not to portal in town or not.Roxas wasn't a fool,he knew that Namine wanted to see so they could go back to Sora and Kairi in the end.He wouldn't mention it and get angry with her,so he'd just try his best to avoid it."..We could try later on..and maybe when we get in town we could get Ice Cream!"he grinned,hoping that after having fun she'd want to forget about Destiny Islands for a while..and just be herself.

OOC: Seeing as I'll need to wait to use Marluxia,may I take Lexeaus?

EDIT: Won't be online tomorrow,sorry!

 

Demyx glanced around briefly, wondering what happened. One minute I was dead because of Roxas, then I am in front of the org, in our castle. Since Larxane is also back, I would guess that we have all been revived... but in that case, what happened while I was dead? Demyx shrugged, then looked at Axel. Xemnas had said 'deal with him' so Demyx assumed that he should look to them for assistance. "Hey, Axel! So all that business about Castle Oblivion and Roxas was a big misunderstanding? I am glad to see that you realized that you belong in the org, and chasing a deserter was pointless. So, what happened while I was dead?" Demyx added in an bitter after tone, "Although I wouldn't need to ask that if your boyfriend hadn't stuck that key into me..."

Glancing at Larxane, he smiled warmly. "Bad luck on the whole traitor thing. If it weren't for Axel, you might have done it! You must have found him really hot for him to be able to trick you." Demyx winked at Axel when he made his pun. "Anyway, who d'ya like most? Hot-bods here, or Flower Power?"

Demyx continued heedless of danger. "Hey, if you two had a kid together, what would his name be? Would he have a heart? What about his powers? The hair colour?"

A small purple orb appeared in front of 01 and 02, rolling backwards as Xigbar and Xemnas stepped forward. As if drawn in by a pencil, the features of the ball appeared bit by bit, line chasing line. It formed into a fat head of a cat. A Cheshire cat. The rest of the cat appeared, sleeping on top of the head. The head grinned at the two for a while, just traveling with them. Eventually the head hit a far-grown thorn, and startled the body, causing it to reattach to the head. "Hello, I am the Cheshire Cat. I know what you are doing, and I know what you aren't. I know what you can do, and I know what you can't. For the duration of your quest, you ought to know that the first floor is best, for supporting the up is the lowest of low, and without their help, up is sure to go." To illustrate his point, four cat paws appeared on top of each other, with the tail attached to the top one. The tail was connected to the body's belly, while the head rolled back and forward over the back of the body. Suddenly the paw down the bottom disappeared, causing the other paws to loose their grip on the stairs and fall downward one by one. the tail fell off, going down like a metal coil from step to step. The body bounced off the sides of the walls, then vanished down. Finally the head lost all detail, until the purple ball was there again. it rolled over and over, out of view.

OoC: rhyming with the Cat is so much fun.

 

(Twilight Town) Repliku followed after Namine and Roxas and frowned slightly. Roxas was acting more peculiar. "I take it Riku did something to you that you aren't so fond of...and well, maybe as a Nobody you don't want to go back to Sora...is that why you are dodging them? I know Riku and he wouldn't want to hurt anyone if he didn't have to. And Sora...he's even more docile usually unless his friends are in danger. So what's your problem with them really? They may be able to help and you don't 'have' to choose to go back to Sora now." Repliku knew the idea of speaking out probably wasn't the best but at the same time, he didn't really care. It wasn't like Roxas liked him much any way so he had nothing to lose or gain from another fight with the surly blonde haired fellow.

(TWTNW) Xigbar followed along after The Superior and then turned as his vision caught something forming. If he had a heart, it would be to his dismay that he'd recognize the Cheshire Cat. "Actually in this case it's better to go from up to down for us because there's one way out of the castle for crap like that so your strategy sucketh, dude."

TWTNW Scene: Axel and others looking out to see the Heartless below could make out basic Heartless Neoshadows and Shadows possibly brought in from the city around and thorns and vines growing up about the lower levels of the Castle. Also there were two giant Behemoths standing guard on the main floor at the entrance to stomp all over anyone that might be 'dumb' enough to walk in along the light bridge to the Castle.

For Xemnas and Xigbar and the Cheshire Cat, you two would notice that outside the meeting room, there were thorns and vines guarding the doors and some minor Heartless that were pesky and well, those could be easily enough dispatched. It could be presumed that Maleficent must move the thorny vines of her free will or she had to dark portal into the meeting room because otherwise they would be in the way of her entry to the room as well as they were now in your way.

At Twilight Town: For Roxas, Namine and Repliku: The weather is sunny and it's such a nice day. Nothing seems too amiss yet as you continue on your way out of the mansion to outside.

For Destiny Islands: Kairi, Riku, awol Sombre and Sora: It's going towards 3:PM and still sunny and nice out, though perhaps a storm looks to be making its way slowly towards you as thick clouds look rather telling.

 

OOC: Is that what it's really called? "Where Nothing Gathers".

Naminé gazed at Roxas for a moment, studying him intently for a few seconds, before giving in, and letting a nod move her head. She would think they can portal to an alley, yet, considering this was Roxas's own meaningfully search, she'll let him do what he wished for the while. She at least wanted to know whether the group consisting of Sora, Riku, and Kairi, were aware of what happened, but maybe along the hours she could try to contact her other self, or feel her presence a little on her own. She didn't know how to, really. It was worth a shot, though, later on. They were connected, and that might be a way to reach each other. Giggling a little on the ice cream comment as she placed a hand over her mouth, not ever having the sea salt flavor, she started to walk alongside Roxas, unless he was planning to run again. It was there, Riku Replica began to question Roxas's motives, and she kind of tensed, wishing that nothing will go off from this. Nothing should, really.

She had to admit, she was looking forward to just exploring, and having a good time, in a way of living life. She couldn't remember ever having any good times, as much as normalcy allowed. It was just her, Roxas, and Riku Replica.



Xemnas, very much on the way to Where Nothing Gathers within the Corridor Of Darkness, stopped only temporarily as he saw a violet circle shine in front of him, and simply eyed it plainly when it slowly began to build a shape. It was transformed to a cat, a unbreakable grinning cat, and not knowing what to make of it this substance, or how did it come to their world, Xemnas just stared at it idly, wondering what Xigbar was thinking of this. It simply began to speak, its words in a riddle, though he could fairly understand. Xigbar didn't agree with it, and as for him, he didn't really care. He waited to see what else the creature will do, but other than visual, it disappeared off to nothing as his body fell in demonstration. Standing there at the spot for a half-second, questioning just what was it, he decided to brush it off, having a place to go to. From studying it as they got closer, he could clearly see her vines and thorns in the way. There were some Heartless, but with one warning look from him, they obeyed and backed away to let him pass. It was the same, join with who was much stronger. This would be simple, to rid of her. Xemnas had always thought their instincts were very formidable, for not having sense of mind.

In the end, he stepped into the other side, appearing in the destined path, and found himself in the white, marbled meeting chamber, 13 rows of high chairs, a few lower than others, circling around them, the raised dais in the very center where he settled, the Nobody symbol engraved on it under his feet. It was very much put into her usual preference of thorny covers, and for once, he was quite unsatisfied with the changes she was giving his creation. In his seat then, was the the ever present regal figure of a woman, green tinted face, blood colored lips, covered in black drags, and cloak, holding a staff, with the pet crow of hers rested on her shoulder. It had been long, since they had met in Hollow Bastion. No. Radient Garden.

He acknowledged her sternly and dismissively. "Maleficient." Skipping formalities, he wasn't going to delay it longer of why he was here, if she hadn't guessed. "You do know of why my presence is here, and is up to you which road you will want to take: the route where it shall be more difficult, and the very decision that will make you fall, into the very abyss in which you already beheld once before, or the other: where we can handle things at peace, if you agree to leave. I do not mind either way, though it is more befitting to me to destroy you."



Larxene frowned at the portal closing in front of her, hands on her hips, and Axel's pathetic little remark didn't help the less respect she felt from the whole "order", not that this was anything new. And not that she was going to follow it. It seems times hadn't changed, and she was back to square one, after all. Now, though? Now she didn't give a damn. The Organization was made with members wanting their Hearts back in the first place, the reason why they joined before they figured what they were really getting into, with Xemnas at head. At this point, they weren't sure what their goal was other than figuring out the mystery of their return, and even so, then what? As far as she knew, she can do what the hell she desired, as there was nothing tying her down any longer. She was here, for information, and nothing else, unless something changes. And right now, she wanted to kill some Heartless waste.

Before she could portal, however, she turned her body a little sideways when Demyx referred to her from Axel's own portal. What she heard made her squint a eye, almost as if it was burning, and she found herself gritting her teeth roughly, though she wasn't quite sure how to answer that. No one can deny her actions in Castle Oblivion with the insufferable redhead, and he wasn't exactly ugly...as far from the word, admittingly. He was still in her Torture List anyway, and if only he wouldn't be missing when a meeting started, she would've gotten him out of her hair sooner. If anything, touching him, whether to annoy him, or in the real truth, simply wanting to whether he liked it or not, as she will do what she pleased, and it was rather fun at the time on his reactions, was the most regretful thing she had ever done, other than ever giving her trust. And she felt sick at the reminder, in the nauseating aspect of the whole thing as memories swirled. Whatever the case, she'll take all of it back. Clenching her fists, in the end, she just swung in perfect aim two electrified kunai at Demyx's empty head, and didn't even bother to stay and watch as she then transported out, a black, wisped sphere encompassing her body as she disappeared, and materialized in a dark, hollow space, leaving the two aggravations behind. She'll abandon Axel to deal with that nutcase. One of them was bound to die if she stayed there any longer. Heated, she glared around The Soundless Prison area, finding that the most lower levels will be a good start to get rid of Heartless scum. While having cells, and not a very high place to be, usually, it was filled with light, and some type of color, yet now...now it was as ebony as the night sky, and dark thorns, from the ceiling, raging into the walls like moss, took their decoration almost everywhere.

This witch had a nasty odd sense of style.

It wasn't long when she saw pools of darkness cover some of the floors, familiar creatures rising, from Shadows, to NeoShadows. To even higher leveled ones. There were even a few Emblems. It was weird. Before, they were killed because of the Hearts they harbored, but now...they were for play. She knew that they go with who was most powerful, but what joy will that partake in? She gave a wicked grin as with flashes of electricity, her full kunai appeared on her hands, ready to launch and get some well-needed exercise.

 

"..Sora isn't a problem.."Roxas answered the fake,trying his best to stay calm as he took note of a sunny day..well,it was almost always sunny anyway.And Riku..Roxas just couldn't explain..while he did capture him to save his friend,Roxas couldn't help but feel a bit of hate towards him.But maybe it was inevitable..if Riku didn't get him,someone from the Organization would have,and they would end his existence."..I can't explain my problem with Riku,since he did what he had to for Sora..but--''he cut himself off and let out a small groan of frustration as he reached the locked gate.Well..if he held half of what Sora is,he should be able to unlock it again..but unfortunately the opening was on the other side.Roxas stepped forward whilst summoning the Oblivion,and sliced the chains holding the lock off.He gently pushed the gate open and eyed Repliku."..Ladies first..''he mumbled.

OOC: Rep..I'd like an answer..and I forgot if they pulled or pushed the gates open from where they are.sorry.

 

OOC: I'm not sure whether that's suppose to be Naminé, or if its a insult to Repliku xD.

 

OOC: It's an insult,but he means for Namine to go,then him xD

EDIT: once again,I won't be online tomorrow.

 

OOC: Oh, alright :P.

And, darn >.>. At least it won't be long.

Naminé halted once they reached the gates, and knowing she wasn't useful in this type of case, sticking around for one of the two to do so. It kind of bothered her, that she can be someone in the way, rather than a help with something she couldn't really do, but she had begun to kind of stand up for herself. This time, like before with Sora and his memories, and again after, she would do the best she can. Listening to Roxas answering Riku Replica, she didn't say anything, knowing how Riku had acted with him at that time, and understanding Roxas's own reason. Did..they ever really forgave each other? Blinking at that thought, she went to lower her dress a little more, feeling it too high up for her taste , only to hear Roxas politely say for ladies to go in, missing who he was actually looking at. Smiling at him, she said quite shyly, "Thank you..."

Gazing back up again, she saw them opened, by the blond's work, and went to walk forward and through it silently, only tuning around to the two boys once she was outside, waiting.

 

OOC: Sure, you can have Lexaeus.

(Twilight Town) Repliku snerked and disappeared through a smoke of Darkness to appear outside the gate and walking towards the forest. "You really aren't as smart as you pretend to be. Maybe you should put your arrogance in check. You aren't as great as you imagine in any way. I know you want to be real and whole but being a pompous jerk still makes you just as fake as me."

(TWTNW) Maleficent peered down at Xemnas and lofted a brow, surprised to see him. Diablo, the raven, cawed angrily and rustled its feathers. "I see it seems you have returned. I did so hope those two boys would actually be of -real- use for once but it seems both are yet again disappointments." She stood up, her robes fluttering as a wind moved by her gesture to get her staff and some kind of magic was activated. "However, if I must lose this castle...I can just restore it to its former appearance that you left it in." The castle began to shake as vines and thorns began to move now strongly about against walls. Her arms outspread and some aura orb of protection that glowed a purple color encircled around her.

Heartless were just there to mercilessly slaughter, Larxene, because since you did not have a Heart, at first they would not really react...however, once the attacks began, their instinct to survive kicked in and they began to do some earnest fighting you back. However, they were just no match for Larxene's coolness factor.

 

ooc. SOOOOOORRY for being AWOL for so long, god you guy post long replies but I suppose that that is the nature of the thread.

Sombre sighed. She was outside of her house on the eastern island. Once again she was bemoaning to her self about her memories, or the lack of them. She got up and stretched. By the sun it was 3.15 in the afternoon. Due to the low melolin levels in her skin, she decided to go to the shaded high street now so that she didn't burn to a crisp. She walked about half of the way to the path to get out of the beach area and then stopped.

Something was different. There was no more wind. Then a voice spoke. Female and low pitched. At first it was but a whisper but then it grew to a soft tone.

The world is changing ... The trinity have returned but their task is not over ... The ones they sought to destroy and their reflections have appeared once again, their purpose changed and destiny renewed ... Go to them ... seek out the one known by the water and the light ... She will be kind to you ... she and the others bear the mark of the star and of the key ...

The voice faded away into nothingness and Sombre tried to work out the riddles within riddles.

"The trinity has returned? I heard about three kids coming back from the darkness, what were their names? Riku ... Sora ... Kairi? Kairi ... that sounds like ... umi ... sea ... water ... could she be the one that the ... voice spoke of? Only one way to find out." Sombre decided. She began to run up the hill to the bridge between the east and north islands. That's where she had heard that the children were but some thing still puzzled her. Who were the reflections and the ones they sought to destroy and What were the marks of the star and key?

 

a reflection on the gate gleamed brightly, almost irresistible to look at. It showed a copy, but a warped one. Roxas, Namine and Repliku were all together, but it also showed a cat stretched out between their shoulders. The glimmer caught the sunlight, hitting the group. When it faded, it returned to normal, but the cat had become reality. It lazily draped a tail over Repliku, and ran its claws gently along Roxas' and Namine's backs'. Almost as if time had slowed down, it delivered its message.
"A puppet and two nothings, what a sorry sight. Two of them hostile, spoiling for a fight. The key refuses to meet and lock, the puppet's history shall always mock. The siren keeps calling in men, people get hurt, but who knows when? The others my word did not heed, I suspect one of them is smoking weed. Do not ignore my useful aid, or your hearts could start to fade!"
A paw had idly started fiddling with Repliku's hair, pulling it like strings, while the tail had flicked over to Roxas, and was making strange gestures around his heart. One by one, his body parts moved towards Namine, and as they did, they randomly disappeared, while others fondled up to her face. Finally a claw was left, and it struck out, deeply cutting her face. But when it finally dropped down and vanished, the cut was gone, only a cold trace left.


OoC: Talking gibberish is so much fun!

Demyx saw the kunai coming towards his face, and something Zexion had mentioned came unbidden into his head. Not knowing what he was doing, he turned and started running from the Kunai. he had just reached the wall when they vanished, summoned back to Larxane. "Zexy was right..." Demyx muttered.