The Temple of Naught (Sora, open)

[Cap'n Failz]

The glittering crimson eyes under the hood of the new Number XI of the Organization stared unblinkingly at the Keyblade. It lived up to its name, surely; a blade that looked like a key. And it was far from just an oddly-shaped weapon; he could feel some sort of power coming from it. It reminded him faintly of the weapon the Black Knight had wielded. The same sort of holy sensation emanated from the weapon, though on a much different scale and type.

It was a curiosity, nothing more, though he had enough sense not to take unnecessary risks around it; he knew full-well that it, like any other weapon, was quite lethal. Likely more so with its....special properties.

As Number VII stepped forward and seemed to engane the Keyblade wielder, Kelvox merely folded his arms over his torso, and slowly took a step forward. He would watch this display...learn what he could of his foe and ally in one sitting. If it seemed that Xidhorn was on the failing end of the confrontation, he would intervene. But barring that, he would stand by....and wait.

[Ethereal Requiem]

Roxas narrowed his eyes, blue eyes sweeping across the many Organization members surrounding him. In just a moment, two more appeared. Though Roxas could not have known it, those two hooded figures were ones that he actually knew very well-- one of which was his very best friend. Axel and Demyx appeared from the corridors of darkness, as summoned by Xemnas. They stood impassively by the sides of the others, seemingly unconcerned by everything that was happening before them. And for Demyx, it was true. He was more interested in getting this done with so he could go back to playing on his sitar.

But for Axel? The moment that he saw that blond haired boy standing there, it was all that he could do to not shout out and tackle him. Roxas there there. Alive, well, seemingly unharmed by everything that had happened. But Roxas had returned to Sora, so how could he be here now? Axel trembled slightly, those turquoise, feline eyes narrowing under the hood. Roxas was here. That was great, wonderful. But they were surrounded by enemies, members of the organization who all wanted to dig their claws into him, and rip him into shreds. Axel narrowed his eyes.

He couldn't-- wouldn't-- let them take Roxas away from him again. His fingers clenched ever so slightly. If it really came down to it, he would openly betray the organization, grab the younger ex-member and flee through a corridor of darkness, going somewhere that the others wouldn't be able to follow or find them in... well at least for awhile. Either way, his mind was made up. He tensed, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

The one organization member struck, obviously not content to just wait for things to start happening. Roxas' eyes flashed, Oblivion raising up to easily deflect the knives, sending them backwards towards the black coated man, and a confident smirk raised on his face, a firaga spell exploding from Oathkeeper to rocket towards the man, exploding violently once it came close. "Oh c'mon." He drawled out, voice half that of Sora, and of Roxas. "I've beaten all of you guys into the dirt before, you think I can't do it again?" He grinned, watching them. "Better run now, unless you want to repeat of that!"

Even though he spoke so bravely and confidently, truth be told, the young keybearer was feeling nervous. Organization Thirteen was perfectly willing to fight dirty-- he highly doubted that he could fend off all of them if they chose to attack at once. Escape also seemed rather unlikely at this time, since they could easily pursue him. But of course, surrendering wasn't an option either. The only thing he could do was fight! The keyblades gleamed brightly in his hands, and he grinned slightly, before charging towards the other organization members!

[Kira Yamato]

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Aqua looked up at the city. This place, what was it? She frowned as she started in. There was a great Darkness gathered here, but in the middle of it a light. Two that seemed familiar to her. Almost as if she knew them. She focused a little more before almost stumbling. ”Ven!” she said to no one. It was him. She could feel it, but there were other Darkness there as well. And she knew three of them. All people she never wanted to see again. The boy with the mask, and Xehanort? But she felt the same presence twice? No, Terra had gotten rid of him once and for all. She knew he had. She hoped wherever he was, he was safe, but for now she had a job to do.

She quickly activated her armor around herself as he made her way further into the castle. Those creatures that had attacked her in The Realm of Darkness. What she could only assume were heartless. If Ven and Vanitas were here and Xehanort were all here, the X-blade and Kingdom Hearts had to be their goal. Luckily Kingdom Hearts wasn't to be found anywhere, but the X-blade, she hadn't a clue. She had beaten it before with Ven and Terra's help, but in doing so she had lost both of them. She wasn't going to let that happen again. She wouldn't! It took but a few minutes to find the area she was searching for. Overwhelmed with Heartless and what she could only assume were these Nobodies.

The room was occupied by eight other people. The one in the center, was that Sora? And a Keyblade? And it wasn't Xehanort, but was that Terra? No, there was no way Terra would let the Darkness inside of him win. She charged forth a Keyblade in hand as a Firga launched from behind Xidhorn with no prior warning. The Keyblade itself was something that should be known to both Ansem and Xemnas. After all their Somebody had feared it's keeper enough to ensure his destruction. And now it was in her possession. For she was a Master and he had named her as such. Master Master Eraqus, someone else she sorely missed. And that should be all the introduction those two should need to know she herself was a danger.

She quickly made her way across the room dodging from Hearteless and Nobodies alike remembering Ansem's words of what had occurred. What he knew. As long as she kept from striking them with the Keyblade.... Instead she fired out series of Thundergas, Blizigas, and Firgas, at the approaching Heartless before finally making her way to where Sora stood. Sora. Another person she hadn't seen in so long. So many old faces from the past were here. She was certain she could hold her own if it came to it, but Sora. The fact he was still here meant he intended to keep fighting even against these odds. She wasn't sure she'd be able to protect him, and Ven was resting in his heart. That made he decision all the more clear in what she had to do.

She quickly turned her eyes to him. Obviously from her actions so far she was on his side, but she wouldn't be able to protect him at this rate. And it was clear he was overwhelmed. She quickly took the part she was holding and slammed it into Sora's chest knocking him out. Muttering one word to him before he did so. ”Sorry.” she said quietly. As for now to get out of her. Her Wayfinder began to glow as it took on the form of a Keyblade Guilder. She caught Sora's form as it fell and was quick to get on opening a portal of light in front of her as she zoomed through before anyone could stop her closing it behind her. She was going to make sure he was okay after this, but she needed information. Maybe those were the Heartless and Nobody versions of Terra, but why? He had to have kicked Xehanort out of his heart by now. So many questions. And this boy. He was a Keyblade Wielder now? What had happened to Roxas? To their home? It was the reason she herself hadn't given him one. A side effect of Ven taking a safe place in his heart? All things she would have to figure out in time.

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Tag: Person to Post Next
Song: “Fukai mori (Deep Forest)” by Do As Infinity
Key: Thoughts; ”Dialogue”
Notes: Permission for killing knocking out and taking away to torture getting him out safely granted prior.

[Madara Uchiha]

Xidhorn smiled at the well executed parry from Sora, and with his left hand, knocked the knives back on the ground, and then picked them up. Though he felt no emotions, talent did interest Xidhorn, though his smile faded when the firaga spell came towards him. He attempted to side step the firaga, but no avail. It began to come closer and closer, until a new noise was heard, a second firaga was launched, but this time from behind. Xidhorn turned and rushed the second firaga, taking notice to the girl in blue, and at the moment it got close, jumped into the air and did the splits. The two firagas readjusted, though they collided, causing an explosion that launched Xidhorn further in the air. Xidhorn landed back onto the ground, with the bottom of his cloak now a bit burnt.

He looked up and now saw the mysterious stranger next to Sora, opening up a gate of light. Without thinking, Xidhorn threw all of his knives at the two, but it was two late, they had already left through the portal. Xidhorn let out a sigh, and turned to Xemnas. "I am sorry sir, I could not stop them from escaping..." He bow towards Xemnas, and quickly turned right up. "But who was that person... and how do they know Sora...