The Temple of Naught (Sora, open)

[Xemnas]

Xemnas stoop upon the Temple of Naught overlooking the Castle That Never Was and the City That Never Was. The dimensions were merging into one, which put his city here on the Uncharted area of Elis. Xemnas looked to the starry sky and gaze upon where Kingdom Hearts should be, conforting all Nobodies with its eery light.

But it was not there.. and all Nobodies pretended to mourn for its appearance above the city. .... There was work to be done. He knew there were Keyblade wielders on this world, he would just have to find them. When he did, the keybladers would create Kingdom Hearts for them... oh how joyful he would be, or maybe not. He gave a false chuckle to himself as he continued his gaze upon the stars.... oh how far away they were...

[Ethereal Requiem]

It was dark.

Darkness seemed to be crawling in from all sides. His heart ached. Slowly, the brown haired boy's mouth opened in a silent mewl of pain. His hands clenched, unclenched, seeking anything solid. Something that he could grip. Touch, feel. Anything aside from this terrible darkness that was slowly consuming him, eating away at him until there was nothing, truly nothing.

"Augh!" Heart racing, body broken out in a cold sweat, eyes bluer then the sky opened, shock and something almost akin to panic visible clearly within those orbs. Breathing heavily, a hand gripping at his chest tightly, Sora, wielder of the mythical blade, the Keyblade, struggled to calm himself down. That nightmare, it had been horrible. So akin to those last moments before Young Xehanort had sunk him into a comatose sleep, and tried to pull his heart into the darkness. But at the last moment, Riku, Lea, everyone had saved him.

As it had been a dream eater that awoke Sora from his terrible sleep this time. His Meow Wow, chasing away the darkness and waking him from the sleep. Sighing softly, Sora rubbed the back of his head, staring down at the ground. Then froze as waking brought realization to him, and with realization came shock.

This was... No, it couldn't be. This was impossible. Yet, as he rose slowly to his feet, taking in the many sights, it became clear that it could only be one thing. The City That Never Was, and the Castle That Never Was looming over it eerily. The home world of the Organization Thirteen!

But how? He'd returned to Traverse Town to his Dream Eaters, and then... "I think... I fell asleep." Frowning, Sora crossed his arms, and tried to make sense of what was happening. Yet here he'd woken up, with no explanation of how he'd come to be here. Well, one thing was for sure. He wasn't going to be able to find any answers if he just hung around here, so the young keyblade wielder began to make his way towards the Castle. If there was going to be any answers to this situation, then surely he would find them there.

Nobodies and Heartless swarmed him with every step, just like usual in the waking world. No Nightmares, so that meant it wasn't a dream. But he was still in the clothes Master Yen Sid's magic had given him for the Mark of Mastery exam... "What the heck is going on?" The boy wondered out loud, striking a Neoshadow through the head with his keyblade and sending it back to the darkness with a puff of smokey blackness.

All through the city, even in the castle itself, everything was silent, dead, empty. Nothing moved, breathed, except himself. It was eerie, and brought shivers running up and down Sora's spine. This was like some kind of creepy dream. But it couldn't be. Eventually, Sora found himself heading to the Altar of Naught, where his battle with Xemnas had taken place so long ago.

Now, here was a shock. Long silver hair streaming down a black cloak, golden eyes as dead and empty as a corpse stood staring at him.

"Xemnas!"

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[Mewtwo]

Ansem walked around the city as his Heartless rapidly spawned in this dark place as they continued to seek more hearts to turn into more Heartless. He smiled as he wondered how long it would be before this place too fell into the darkness, he had been surprised to find the City That Never Was in this place, he knew that the dimensions were merging but he just never thought that he would be able to see this place again…he looked up to see the Castle That Never Was sitting there where the Nobodies would be as expected, he was quite excited to meet them, more so with Xemnas who was in fact his own Nobody.

”Go my Heartless, go and engulf all worlds into chaos” he commanded as the Heartless followed his orders and went to the different world in order to sow the seed of darkness. He then heard the sound of fighting as the familiar sound brought him back to the time he fought with the Keyblade wielders, at that time he had been unprepared for them and lost, but he would not lose to them a second time. No he would rend their heart from their body and he will turn them into Heartless, or at the very least Nobodies, as he laughed thinking of how wonderful that would be.

Continuing his way he soon reached the Temple of Naught and there he found the two people he wanted to see. Xemnas was standing there as stoic as ever while Sora, ever the hero, was also there ready to defeat the Nobody. ”My, my, my what a gathering we have here don’t we?” Ansem replied as his Guardian emerged ready to battle Sora as he hoped that Xemnas would help him defeat the keyblade wielder, no doubt he would at least be interested in eliminating a threat to his own plans, ”how are you Sora? Still fighting against the darkness?”

[Xemnas]

"Ah Sora...", Xemnas said as he turned with a interested look on his face.. "How long has it been since I have seen you... It is... wonderful that you arrived at this wonderful hour.... and my my my... could it be my other? This is most pleasing.... Why do you intrude here Sora? Do you wish to comply with my plans or.... perhaps something else...", Xemnas said with a sly smile playing across his face. As usual his hand gestures added a dramatic effect to his speech. Of course he did this because it helped him think.

"Ansem, My other... It may be wise to let this boy be... after all... he is crucial to our plan", Xemnas inquired as he summoned a swarm of Soldier heartless, all surrounding Sora. Sora would create Kingdom Hearts for them, and eventually aid them as they recreate the universe. "Defeat the Heartless, fulfill your destiny!" Xemnas exclaimed as more heartless spawned around the ring of Soldier heartless. The Emblem heartless released a heart when destroyed, and if killed by the keyblade, it begin to form Kingdom Hearts above this fair city. Oh how things have fallen to place so easily.

[Kuxir]

Kuxir had smelled a familiar scent, even if it was a continent away. A corridor of darkness would open up on the Alter of Naught, out stepping Riku's Nobody. Kuxir was suprised to find Xemnas here, along with another with the same scent as Xemnas. He couldn't help but chuckle a bit before closing the portal. "Lord Xemnas", he acknologed with a respectful bow before turning to the keyblade wielder Sora. "I dont smell much darkness from you, but it is still there... allow me to unlock it and relieve you of this burdon you face", he said as he summoned the Keyblade of People's Hearts to his hand.

"I wonder... what I will find in that heart of yours. What could I learn from you?", the blind Nobody wondered as he spun the dark keyblade skillfully in his hand. He wondered how the boy got here. It was rare to find intruders here, or so he was told. After all, few knew of its existance.

[Ethereal Requiem]

The cool steel of the Keyblade was comforting in Sora's hands. Xemnas had been difficult enough already to take down the first time, and now he was here again. No one to help him this time, just the two of them. Of course, Sora had gotten stronger too! No matter what happened, he would be able to find a way to come out on top! That's what heroes did, after all.

"Is this some kind of new plot, Xemnas?" Sora demanded to know, gripping the keyblade ever so slightly tighter, shifting to enter a battle stance. Obviously, he wasn't going to be able to just stroll on out of here. Why was Xemnas here, why was the Castle That Never Was here, and more importantly, why was HE here? Something seemed very wrong about this whole situation, and for a moment, Sora was worried that he'd somehow managed to end up trapped in a nightmare again. But that was impossible!

”My, my, my what a gathering we have here don’t we?”

Wow, someone must really have it out for him today, or something. "Ansem, you're here too!?" Whirling around to face the Master of the Heartless, Sora narrowed his eyes, warily. Alright, so maybe the odds weren't looking too good against him right now. But that was alright! He was Sora, the Keyblade Wielder, and he could take them both on if he needed to! ...Even with all of the Heartless that were just summoned.

"You're still trying to make Kingdom Hearts?" Sora called out, both in surprise and shock. "Wasn't failing pathetically at that plan the last time enough of a lesson for ya?" Sora grinned lightly, swiping the Keyblade through a Shadow that had jumped at him, claws outstretched. Looked like the Heartless were still as easy to defeat as ever. But still, if they were trying to make Kingdom Hearts, every Heartless he killed was only helping them!

But it wasn't like he could just stand by and watch as all of the Heartless ran off amuck, or let himself get turned into one of them. So, it was fight, or fight, pretty much. Gritting his teeth, even as the two silver haired men stood there and watched him triumphantly, Sora fought. Keyblade slicing through the darkness, every victorious hit releasing another precious heart that would eventually create Kingdom Hearts. "Helping you guys is not my destiny!" He growled, narrowly dodging a NeoShadow ripping his shirt. "I'm one of the seven guardians of light! NOT a seeker of darkness!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice froze Sora in his tracks. Not so much the voice, as the fact as what the voice had said. Was that Riku? More importantly, had Riku just called Xemnas his lord? Spinning around, Sora found his silver haired best friend facing him, a calm and blank look on his face. "Riku!?"

But it was like Riku didn't even know who he was. More shockingly was the fact he had just summoned the Keyblade of People's Hearts. Turning to Xemnas again, Sora yelled angrily, "What did you do to Riku!?"

[Mewtwo]

Ansem chuckled to himself when he thought about the odds that Sora was facing right now, not only was he facing the Master of the Heartless himself but he was also facing the leader of the Nobodies. Anyone other then a skilled keyblade wielder would be destroyed instantly but perhaps…perhaps Sora would be able to fend them off for a short while but inevitably he would fall before their might and his heart would be theirs. He nodded at his other as he laughed at Sora’s futile attempts at being a hero, he thought he could stop them find Kingdoms Hearts? By himself he had no chance for the darkness would always be present wherever there is light…it was the fundamental truth that Ansem acknowledged and even if one shadow fell there were still thousands more to take its place.

”We may have failed the first time but we will never give up on our quest to find Kingdoms Hearts” he said as Sora then said he would never help them with their plans as he told them that he was one of the 7 Guardians of Light as Ansem had to admit that if all 7 were to arise then it would cause a substantial problem in the long run, ”well after today there will be 6 Guardians of Light” Ansem taunted as he was surprised to find a Riku-replica standing here before him, he nearly attacked him thinking that it was the other Guardians of Light but on close inspection it looked nothing like the real Riku and Ansem wondered who exactly this person was.

”You have been busy Xemnas, recruiting more Nobodies into your ranks have you?” he asked as he had not seen this particuluar Nobody before and therefore he would have to gauge his strength. The fact that he was able to retain a human form was indicative enough that he had a strong will and strong wills were always good in a fight.

[Xemnas]

"Indeed, This is Number XV, Kuxir, the remnant of Riku and you Ansem. He is... half you that is.", Xemnas said in his laid back voice. He knew that Ansem did not know this of course, this is why he mentioned it. Kuxir was indeed a rare and lucky find, his final trump card. Honestly, he had forgotten about him as he handled and lost to Sora and his friends.

"My dear Ansem, I have not found a suitable test for Kuxir. Allow him to fight Sora alone if you will... for now at least", Xemnas said as he crossed his arms seriously, a gesture he rarely used. He needed to know Kuxir's weakness should he decide rebel against Xemnas. He doubted it because he was indeed half Xehanort, but it was a good idea to always have a plan.

[Cap'n Failz]

A second corridor of darkness would open as Xemnas revealed the identity of Number XV. The swirling darkness remained undisturbed for a handful of moments, before a figure slowly paced out. Movements precise and measured, his stride was unearthly light. The dark portal closed behind him after another handful of seconds, and as the figure stepped forward, it was revealed he was clad in the black coat of the Organization. The hood was drawn up, revealing little of the features beneath it save for glittering crimson eyes.

He drew to a stop t o the right of the Superior, arms hanging loosely at his sides. He fixed Sora with a firm, searching stare, his eyes resting on the Keyblade a moment longer than anywhere else. ".....Superior." He spoke, his voice carrying surprising weight despite how quietly he spoke. "This is the Keyblade and one of its chosen wielders, I would assume?"

[Madara Uchiha]

A new corridor of darkness opened up, and out came a new being, one with dark green hair. His name was Xidhorn, number VII. He had nothing with him except his cloak, but it did not mean he was unarmed. He looked around at the group before him. Four of the people he felt darkness coming from, which he enjoyed, but one, one was out of place. He didn't care for this though, and turned to the darkest of them all. "I presume that you are the one who beckoned me... master". Xidhorn bowed to the man with long silver hair. He regained his posture, and looked at the one whose darkness was not present, though still talked to his master. "May I ask though, what is he doing here... and is he supposed to be here.

[Xemnas]

"Yes indeed, but we have one of our own now. Ah my Xidhorn... It seems this boy Sora has eluded our defenses... see to it that it will never happen again. As Number VII, you have a great responsibility.. nurture this responsibility and it will provide for you.", said Xemnas in an almost forgiving manner. His organization was yet to be complete, and executing a new member was not good for business.

"Sora... your fate is upon you... you are of no need to us any longer the way you are... allow us to take Roxas back and what would be left of you will be spared.... failure to comply will mean our first sacrifice to our Kingdom Hearts. You have quite the dilemma Sora... so now is the time to choose.", Xemnas continued directing his voice toward Sora.

[Madara Uchiha]

Xidhorn was glad that he chose the right person to bow to, because the most likely situation that would happen is that he would meet the weapon of the master. "Hm... I take it that you do not want this boy here, shall I dispose of him? Xidhorn knew that if this boy... who was not like the rest of them were to attack, there would be some challenge. Xidhorn's face remained expressionless as he looked at the boy, who was obviously not someone like him. "If you so choose to, is there any particular way for me to do it...

[Ethereal Requiem]

Suddenly, everything was happening so quickly.

In just moments after Ansem appeared, more black coated figures stepped out of Corridors of Darkness, to face Sora. To stand beside the two figures of darkness. Had the Organization Thirteen revived itself somehow?! Sora's eyes widened in shock. Xemnas was moving fast-- too fast. The keyblade felt heavy in Sora's hand, the weight of his responsibility weighing down on him heavily. But he stoodfast. He couldn't let Xemnas and Xehanort get away with what they were plotting!

His heart burned with a determined fire. Eyes narrowed, the tiniest streaks of gold visible within if you looked closely. His hair, too seemed to have blond and black streaks through it. His stance seemed oddly reminiscent of Roxas. Seemed like since arriving in Elim, those that lay sleeping within his heart had begun to awaken. This current event only helping to speed along the process. In Sora's dive to the heart, Roxas opened his eyes. Within the depths of Sora's heart, Ventus stirred, and Vanitas growled in the darkness. Pure darkness and light contained within one heart... An χ-blade just waiting to happen?

It seemed like Riku had his own nobody too, although Sora had not known this. In surprise, he stared at Kuxir, briefly. He looked exactly like Riku. Except for the black organization cloak, and the cloth around his eyes. It explained though, why he had called Xemnas Lord. And why he was able to wield a keyblade. But still, it boded no good for the Seven Guardians of Light. It seemed like the Thirteen Seekers of Darkness were gathering far too quickly. But still, Sora reminded himself. If there wasn't Seven Guardians of Light, it didn't matter; they could not create the χ-blade without all of the pieces. And at least Xehanort wasn't here. That was a definite upside.

The newcomers spoke to Xemnas, surprising the young Keyblade wielder somewhat. They did not sound like the members of the Organization that he'd come to know, nor did they sound like Xehanort. So it must mean that Xemnas was recruiting new Nobodies into his ranks. His grip on the handle tightened slightly. No doubt that he hadn't told them the real reason that Organization Thirteen existed. He was manipulating them!

At least if Kuxir fought him, Sora was fairly certain that he could hold his own against him. But if all of the current members of the organization were to take him on at once? Then he was certain that he wouldn't stand a chance. Too much strength, against just one person? At best he might be able to use a Corridor of Light in order to escape. But he doubted that Xemnas was going to be willing to let him escape right through their fingers like that so easily. He wanted something from him. Ansem, it seemed, was much more interesting in just wiping him off the map. Although Sora knew he couldn't achieve that so easily.

Sora glared at Xemnas as he spoke once again. He wanted Roxas, it made sense. Suddenly his heart seemed to give a pulse and it was not Sora at all who was standing there, but Roxas. His keyblade changed to Oblivion, another appearing in his hands, the Oathkeeper. Pointing the Keyblade at Xemnas, Roxas shouted. "Never!" He declared, his voice full of complete conviction. "I left the Organization for a damn good reason. I'll never help you again. I'm apart of Sora's heart now, and I have no intention of returning to you!" Anger, fiery anger laced through Roxas' voice. He wasn't going to stand for any of this. If they wanted a fight, then they were going to get a damn good one!

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[Mewtwo]

Ansem looked at the event unfolding before him, it was quite a sight to see new members of the Organization fighting against the lone Keyblade wielder, as expected of someone of Xemnas' power and charisma. With this many darkness around the boy there was no chance that he would be able to escape such a thing and his death is only inevitable as he nodded at Xemnas, "Do what you will with the boy...I shall watch and see what he does" Ansem replied.

Roxas...the Nobody that was once a far cry from Sora's heart, he had been surprised when in the end the two of them became one once more, but it only served to heightened the danger around the boy as he now wielded two Keyblades as Ansem floated beside his Nobody, "I must commend you for gathering more followers, I did not think that there are other strong Nobodies out there other then the old Organisation XIII members" he commented.

[Madara Uchiha]

Xidhorn bowed to the man simular to Xamnas, the turned back to Sora. "Hm... it seems that there were others before me... tell me, who was VII before me. Actually, it doesn't matter, after all, you won't be able to tell me after we are finished. Xidhorn crossed his arms, to make an X, and darkness surrounded his hand, with small lights within it. The darkness vanished, revealing three knives within each hand, with near invisible wire attached to it. Despite not being 100% invisible, from his distance from Sora, he couldn't tell. "Don't assume these are all the knives I get, trust me, there are more where this came from." With that, Xidhorn threw the knives in his right hand towards Sora. With his left hand, he gripped the knives within his hand, acting like a claw. "You may as surrender now, how could you possibly win.