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The yellow eyes of Heartless Shadows were the only thing visible in the dark cave. There was a bigger Heartless in another chamber that had been terrorizing a local town, the perfect target for an aspiring hero. A perfect location.

Suddenly, the Heartless Shadows sensed a heart in the cave with them. They began to swarm for this treat, but were met by the crackle of lightning and flames. Soon, not even the light of Heartless eyes illuminated the darkness. A mechanical light snapped on after it was set up on a wall. Below it, where the light pooled, a poster was put up. It told those that read it to a place to go and a time to be there.

The place, The Old Mansion in Twilight Town.

The time stated was one word. Now.

The figure that put the poster up stepped back to look at it. It was there for the bold and skilled to find. If they could reach it, they could help save the worlds. Of course, this poster and others like it were for those the figure had missed. Personal invitations had already been sent. It just remained to see who would come.

The figure stepped fully out of the pool of light and was gone from that world.

 

 

Standing in the main foyer of the Old Mansion in Twilight Town was Theek Shalma. He began to tap his foot, trying to contain his impatience. There were many things to be done, but he couldn't put off what was going to happen. It was too importance, too big an opportunity. He only hoped his waiting would be rewarded.

Keyblades retrieved and Magic Hour in full swing, beams of light rained down upon the knife-throwing controtionist thingy as Xion slid to Cody's side, casting Curaga before she even came to rest.

 

Zion batted the knives away, charging recklessly as she continued to rain Albion Strike down upon her foe.

"GET. AWAY. FROM. MY FRIEND!"

The creature dove out of the way of Zion's mad charge. It wasn't quiet fast enough and took a blow to the leg. It shrieked and hit the ground, sliding a few yards. It propped itself up immediately and threw another volley of crackling knives at Zion.

In a plume of darkness, Even appeared beside Zion, blocking the knives with his raised shield. He grunted in pain as a little bit of the shock from the lightning made it through his shield into him.

"Blasted upstart." He cursed.

"Idiot." The creature rasped in response as it tried to get up, but its wounded leg wouldn't take the weight.

Even dropped to a knee. He hadn't planned on the electricity. He was seeing spots and felt weak.

"If you would be so kind as to beat Larxene here heavily, but leave her alive, I'd be most greatful." He managed to say, propping up his shield.

The distorted Larxene managed to get up on both feet and started charging up a Lighting Ball.

The Heartless Witch Doctors, though seemed resistant to damage, still fell against Celas's attacks. One scrambled away and started to charge up an attack.

 

Celas saw one of the Heartless move in the corner of her eye."Where do you think your going?" she asked. "You can't escape and I will make sure you return to the darkness where you came from" slowly, Celas got surrounded by a dark aura. "You will fall...Dark Aura!" Celas vanished and suddenly appeared behind the Heartless and slashing through it and vanishing once again, she kept attacking that way until the Heartless was gone."Finally...that was harder than I expected" Celas sighed. "Who was that guy? Oh well, I need to keep looking for Ventus" she began to walk again but stopped almost immediately. "Mhm?" she glanced behind her. "I hope you're enjoying the show Even but don't get to comfortable, once I'm done with this little task and if you're still up to no good, I will go find you and I will take your heart, perhaps you remember the first time Ter...Xehanort did that, right? Celas turned around and smiled then blew a kiss and winked. "Well, see you soon Vexy!" with that she ran deeper into the halls of Castle Oblivion.

Keyblades retrieved and Magic Hour in full swing, beams of light rained down upon the knife-throwing controtionist thingy as Xion slid to Cody's side, casting Curaga before she even came to rest.

 

Zion batted the knives away, charging recklessly as she continued to rain Albion Strike down upon her foe.

"GET. AWAY. FROM. MY FRIEND!"

The creature dove out of the way of Zion's mad charge. It wasn't quiet fast enough and took a blow to the leg. It shrieked and hit the ground, sliding a few yards. It propped itself up immediately and threw another volley of crackling knives at Zion.In a plume of darkness, Even appeared beside Zion, blocking the knives with his raised shield. He grunted in pain as a little bit of the shock from the lightning made it through his shield into him."Blasted upstart." He cursed."Idiot." The creature rasped in response as it tried to get up, but its wounded leg wouldn't take the weight.Even dropped to a knee. He hadn't planned on the electricity. He was seeing spots and felt weak."If you would be so kind as to beat Larxene here heavily, but leave her alive, I'd be most greatful." He managed to say, propping up his shield.The distorted Larxene managed to get up on both feet and started charging up a Lighting Ball.

As Cody got up, Xion casted her healing magic. "Thanks, but it's gonna take a lot more than THAT to bring me down. I've faced worse while taking care of Kairi" he said aloud. The reassurance didn't help Luna much as she failed to fight back a tear, now streaming down one side of her eyes while still holding her keyblade and anticipating an attack. "Don't worry about me! Focus, Luna!" They were both shocked to see Even popping in to assist in the battle, unsure if this creature was his invention. "If you would be so kind as to beat Larxene here heavily, but leave her alive, I'd be most greatful."

 

Both Guardians smiled at the newly received information. Larxene. Organization Member Number XII. They both remembered the dossier file, and quickly implemented a new fighting tactic. "I'll distract her, you girls take her out!" he told Xion and Luna before charging towards the creature in a wide circle, practically roadie running while keeping one arm low to the ground to safely discharge her electrical attacks. As the distorted Larxene charged her attack, Cody tried for a taunt. "Hey! Over here!" he yelled, pointing his keyblade at her, hoping it would act as a lightning rod and dissipate the electric-based attack. He clenched his teeth in anticipation of her violent response. Playing the sentinel role sucks. This... is gonna hurt.

Edited July 2, 201312 yr by Javelin434

"Redirect it back at her." Even said as he got back to his feet, seconds before Larxene threw the half charged ball of lightning at Cody.

The Chilly Acedemic took out an elixir and drank it. He felt better now, though he was still taking a back seat on this fight. Let the little heroes do their thing.

 

Two figures appeared in the room Celas just left.

"She's better than I thought." Said the tall man in the ill fitting suit.

"Obviously." The other figure, Ansem Seeker Of Darkness, said. "Her powers of darkness are impressive."

"Can you use that against her?"

"It would take time and effort that we currently can not spare. Deal with it, Facilier."

Doctor Facilier bowed at the waist.

"Don't worry." He replied. "The girl maybe be good, but she don't got the right friends."

The Bayou Witch Doctor disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"Let us hope you do have the right friends." Xehanort's Heartless said before himself disappearing.

It was just for a brief moment but Celas managed to "smell" the scent of Darkness from a very peculiar individual."I am flattered that Xehanort's Heartless came to see my performance in Castle Oblivion"Celas made a turn on the nearest corner of the hallway and came to a sudden stop. There it was once again, the armored, helmetless figure of her late Master, Aether, was pacing around in the hallway."Tell me Celas... Who is more foolish? the Man that is afraid of the Darkness, or the Man that is afraid of the Light?" Aether asked."What?" Celas tilted her head."No matter how much you struggle, you can't live in the past forever. You can't go forward if you keep looking back." Aether then looked at Celas. "That is why we can only keep moving forwards. Never forget. You are not alone anymore..." Aether then walked into another hallway and disappeared.Celas didn't move for a couple of minutes, thinking about her late Master's words. That woman, she used to be a sisterly figure to her, but with the passing of years, Aether became more like a mother."You are not alone anymore...together we can change the world" Celas said. "Yes Master, I will change the world for the better, even if it means I have to fight against everybody who stands in my way" Celas then reasumed her way

Aero is seen somewhere in Castle Oblivion, he had gone there to explore it for answers about his nemesis, Xatsuno. He also plans to see what secrets the castle may hold. He is seen in a large hallway with a door at the end of it. He then speaks to himself by saying. "Hmm, I wonder where this leads to.." Said Aero, wondering where the door may lead. He begins to run towards the door.

"Redirect it back at her." Even said as he got back to his feet, seconds before Larxene threw the half charged ball of lightning at Cody.The Chilly Acedemic took out an elixir and drank it. He felt better now, though he was still taking a back seat on this fight. Let the little heroes do their thing.

"Redirect it back at her." Cody had to think fast as the deadly ball of lightning quickly approached him. Letting his instincts take over, he twisted his keyblade until the crescent-shaped blade end of the weapon was facing the incoming attack. He braced himself as the attack connected, the crescent blade now neatly cradling the ball-shaped projectile over his shoulder as he was sent sliding back a few feet. Finally coming to a complete stop, he quickly switched hands before bracing the shaft of the weapon with his right hand. With one powerful push, he was able to send the lightning ball back towards the disfigured Larxene, similar to how a lacrosse player would pass the ball. 

As Aero ran towards the door, Heartless Witch Doctors popped into being with a puff of smoke. They snarled and jabbered at Aero before charging him with daggers and claws. A few stood back and prepared spells.

 

Doctor Facilier frowned at the large crystal ball in the center of the room. He had been told it was how the old Organization expedition had kept an eye on the rooms.

"This place is getting more crowded than Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras." He snorted.

He had been sent here to secure the castle and find a room. A room none of the organization was able to find. But maybe one of his guests could. He dismissed some of the Witch Doctors going after Aero, but left enough for the boy to felt he did something.

He also made an ambush for Celas more obvious.

He then pulled out a little patchwork doll from his pocket. It looked like Larxene's current state.

"Now, deary, about the others."

 

Larxene was hit full in the chest by the Lightning ball Cody sent back to her. Sheirking some more, she fell back. Even moved closer towards her.

"Stop fighting, you stupid nobody." He shouted. "We are going to help!"

With the flexibility that nobody with bones had, Larxene's warped body floated up right, as if blown by a breeze. For a bare moment, where her eyes should be under the hood glowed purple. She growled, then ran out of the room.

Aero looks at the Heartless Witch Doctors coming at him. He sighs and summons his Keyblade, and covers it in Light. He charges right at them and slashes them hard in a a similar fashion to Omnislash. He then speaks  out loud by saying. "Out of my way!" Shouted Aero, as he attacks the Heartless Witch Doctors. 

"Alright...this is getting ridiculous!" Celas yelled.How much time had passed since she began to run through the hallways? minutes? hours? her sense of time was completely messed up. In every corner she turned, there was an echo of a memory from one of the former residents of the castle, there were even moments when the Hero of Light and the Hero of Twilight would appear."I don't understand. The rules of time travel won't let me...No, I bet they are only memories leaking on the hallways, yeah...that must be it"But then, Celas stopped, she was having a strange feeling on her chest."What? Something feels different here, is this the path I must follow?" Celas then took out the blank card from under her sleeve. "Are you the key to find the Chamber of Waking?" she shook her head. "No, that can't be...this was meant to keep my memories and use it on the White Rooms." Celas sighed. "Alright let's keep moving" after that, she began to run once again.

The Heartless Witch Doctor's scrabbled and dodged out of Aero's way, but some weren't so lucky. One bounded off a wall and landed on it's feet. It threw out its hand and a shadowy effigy of it shot out at Ero, aiming for his throat.

 

"A dark Keyblade Wielder." A voice said a little ahead of Celas.

A middle aged man materialized through the wall and gave her a severe look. He wore lose clothing with bits of armor seen.

"Never thought it would be one like you she sent. But since I am here, you must be working with Master Aqua. I am Master Eraqus. Or, at least, the memory of him."

Suddenly, Sarah appears out of a portal and slashes at the incoming Heartless Witch Doctor that's going at Aero. He smiles at her as he takes his Keyblade and jumps at another Heartless Witch Doctor to slash it. Sarah smiles at Aero's actions that's going on currently. Aero then speaks to her while attacking by saying. "Thanks, Sarah... I owe you one.." Said Aero, thanking Sarah. Sarah speaks to him by saying. "You're welcome.." Said Sarah, as she blushes.

Edited July 6, 201312 yr by Tom13

"A dark Keyblade Wielder" a voice said."Uh? Who is there?" Celas asked as a middle aged man materialized through the wall and she jumped back."Never thought it would be one like you she sent. But since I am here, you must be working with Master Aqua. I am Master Eraqus. Or, at least, the memory of him." the man said to Celas."Right, I remember you..." Celas closed her eyes. "The Foolish Man who was afraid of the Darkness" she then opened her eyes and gave Master Eraqus a completely bored look. "You know, I used to look up to you just like my Master, Aether, once did, but you were blinded by the Light, you thought that the Light was absolute and only the Light was capable to rule the Greater World" Celas then laughed. "But your precious Light was your downfall and the downfall of your pupils."It had been such a long time ago but Celas remembered, how the three Keyblade Warriors slowly fell apart and their relationship was nearly broken."I remember it very well...Terra was just the first...the one you wanted to keep under "control" because he had Darkness in his heart, and now, he is just an empty shell waiting in the Keyblade Graveyard. Ventus was the second and he ended up in a room on this awful place in a comatose state...And Master Aqua, oh poor Master Aqua, completely unaware of the events that took place during her absence, only what she learned thanks to Ansem The Wise...but tell me...Master Eraqus. What do you want from me?" she asked the old Keyblade Master. 

Larxene was hit full in the chest by the Lightning ball Cody sent back to her. Sheirking some more, she fell back. Even moved closer towards her."Stop fighting, you stupid nobody." He shouted. "We are going to help!"With the flexibility that nobody with bones had, Larxene's warped body floated up right, as if blown by a breeze. For a bare moment, where her eyes should be under the hood glowed purple. She growled, then ran out of the room.

As Even moved closer to the creature that was once Larxene, Cody dropped his attack stance and moved immediately to Xion's side, holding his keyblade diagonally out in front of him. Luna dropped her attack stance as well before moving back into formation near Cody, eyeing Xion before looking over to Even and Larxene. Neither of the Guardians spotted Zion or anyone else as the scientist conversed with the creature. "Stop fighting, you stupid nobody. We are going to help!" As she ran out the room, Cody dashed after her, intent on finishing the fight before Luna called for him. "Wait!" she yelled out, "Let's consolidate and regroup before heading back into that fight." He immediately stopped before turning back around, slowly walking back towards Luna and the rest of the crew.

 

(Vague enough for Kai and Valor to fit in. Quite nicely, I must add...)

(It is Rikunobodyxiii's turn to post and I sent him a pm.)

Edited July 6, 201312 yr by Tom13

Master Eraqus's face remained stern through out Celas's speech.

"You are reminding a memory of its faults." He asked. "Somethings I can't forget or correct."

He waved an irritable hand.

"But debating the conflict of Light and Darkness is useless. I am a memory. I can exactly change, so you arguments would be rather wasted. Besides, there are other, more important things to be done. Aqua placed Ventus here to keep him safe, but soon this place will not be safe. Since you can see me, you are in a position to help."

 

Even glowered in the direction that the lessor Larxene had gone. There was something...odd about her retreat. He would have to consider it for a bit.

He moved so that he was among the gathering heroes, but didn't have his back to the way Larxene had gone, deeper in the Castle.

"Any major injuries?" He asked.

 

With Sarah's arrival, the remaining Heartless disappeared.

"Forgive me Master Eraqus" Celas told the former Keyblade Master. "It's just that I've had that inside my chest for a very long time...and I guess I just had to take it out" she looked somewhat sad."Anyways. What do you mean this place will not be safe? I thought nothing could find its way into the inner hallways of the castle, only Master Aqua of course." she crossed her arms. "And if that is the case, what could I do to help? Celas asked.

Edited July 7, 201312 yr by Elrandir

Xion kissed Zion. "She's overtaxed herself. She needs a few minutes to exit this catatonic state.:

The raven-haired girl looked at Zion, stroking her hair. "She'll be fine...she should have just entered Radiance Unleashed mode..."

The girl shook her head. "Stupid..."

"Your apology is unnecessary, but...appreciated." The memory of Master Eraqus said. "When Master Aqua remade the castle, she made certain areas cut off from the main hallways. Only Keyblade Wielders, and Light aligned ones at that, can access them."

The memory paused.

"Though since you are aware of me, Light might not be as much of a factor as I had thought. Either way, Xehanort or his minions haven't been able to find the room where Ven sleeps. But there are now a number of Keyblade Wielders that might possibly stumble onto his room. This place is still a labyrinth, but if you all remain, it could only be a matter of time before Ven is found. Which is what some watchers want."

 

Doctor Facilier watched Celas apparently talking to herself. He had thought it was a memory she was in, but he would be able to see that, or so he was told. He snorted in frustration and changed the view. The group fighting that Nobody creature were licking their wounds. Facilier changed views again to see what Aero and Sarah were up to.

 

Even watched Xion and Zion for a moment with a puzzled look on his face.

"Will she be ready soon?" he asked.

Behind Even, a portal opened and Lumiara stepped into the room.

"I understand you've found Larxene." The Graceful Assassin stated as he closed his portal.

"What is left of her." Even corrected.

Aero and Sarah look on at the door and run towards it. They want to know what's behind it and about what the others are doing right now. Aero can feel caution in his mind, making sure that that no one was behind the door, waiting to ambush him and Sarah. He then speaks out loud as he and Sarah go through the door by saying. "We need to find the others and help them out!" Shouted Aero, determined to help Even and the others.

Xion kissed Zion. "She's overtaxed herself. She needs a few minutes to exit this catatonic state.:

The raven-haired girl looked at Zion, stroking her hair. "She'll be fine...she should have just entered Radiance Unleashed mode..."

The girl shook her head. "Stupid..."

Even watched Xion and Zion for a moment with a puzzled look on his face.

"Will she be ready soon?" he asked.

Behind Even, a portal opened and Lumiara stepped into the room.

"I understand you've found Larxene." The Graceful Assassin stated as he closed his portal.

"What is left of her." Even corrected.

Worried about Zion, Cody walked over to her before kneeling to her side. After listening intently on her breathing for a couple of seconds, he was able to make is own diagnosis. He nodded towards to Luna to come over. "You heard what Xion said, help her in any way possible."

 

"But..." Luna interjected, slightly amazed by the idea of giving up the opportunity of being that close to Xion, "where are you going?"

 

"That way." he remarked before pointing towards the empty corridor at the other side of the room. "I'm going after that... Larxene. Keep that thing occupied while she recovers. Once she's up, regroup back to me. Understood?"

 

"Yes, Commander." she snapped, letting her strict side take over for a moment.

 

"Drop that formality, Luna. We're the same rank." he growled before starting to head over to the corridor. As he took the first step, Lumiara popped in. "I understand you've found Larxene." As Even corrected him, he was already in the corridor, off to find and take down the formerly identified Organization member. Keep her alive, huh? No promises.

Xion motioned Luna over. "Got water and a rag?" She asked, lifting Zion's head into her lap. "Or at least water?"

The girl was tucking Zion's hair behind her ears, making sure her forehead was clear. "Just so she stays cool..."

Even grunted in frustration and knelt down beside Zion. He took one of her hands and concentrated. A slight frost formed on the hand Even was holding.

"That should keep her temperature down." He said.

He gave Xion a sharp look.

"And before you ask, no, i didn't hurt her."

He stood up and nearly ran into Lumiara who was behind him.

"How is Larxene still here?" He asked. "She was destroyed by Sora. Shouldn't she be whole again?"

"I don't know." Even snapped. "It is possible something powerful brought her Nobody back. Whether it was an outside influence or her own clawing to stay alive, she lost some of her memories, leaving her in a state like the lessor nobodies."

"But still rather powerful." Lumiara observed, looking around the room.

 

The Lessor Larxene stopped one floor above where she had battled the heroes, at the stairs to the next floor up. She huddled in a corner, trying to make the world stop.

 

Beyond the door Aero and Sarah went through was an empty room. Due to their speed, memories became harder to keep from forming the room around them.

Aero and Sarah see another door up ahead and they start to run faster towards it. They can tell that they may be getting closer to Even and the others at this rate. Aero is thinking about the battles ahead after this. He then speaks out loud by saying. "Let's go!" Shouted Aero, preparing to go to the door. He and Sarah approach the door to open it.