A new return [Open]

[Xemnas]

New Orleans... A quaint town filled with Jazz, Soul, and great food. People running around as if they have all the time in the world, and just enjoying the great atmosphere. Sure it rained here a lot of the time, but the people of New Orleans didn't quite care as it allowed them to have a great time in the rain or the sun. But amidst all the fun and laughter that seemed to cover the life filled town, a shadowy figure marched through the streets, bringing an ominous aura following behind.

Xemnas, the Superior of Organization XIII, found himself returning after he believed to have been defeated for good by Sora. He spent days on end in the Chamber of Repose, deep within Radiant Garden's castle, staring at the armor of the keyblader named Aqua. And it was from this that he realized that it must have been the power of Kingdom Hearts that allowed him to linger on even after Sora and Riku had apparently bested him. But he was unsure as to whether or not his fellow members of the Organization were out there as well..

During this time, Xemnas had decided to traverse the worlds and see what had happened during his absence. All Organization members had been bested by Sora once before, but Xemnas was back once again, and if Organization XIII was not, Xemnas would make it so. A very faint moon had hovered above the castle that he called home. And so before he begun his traverse, he spoke to it, as if it were his friend.

"Kingdom Hearts... Grant me knowledge. My Organization has all but crumbled, but if you should wish to regain your wonderful power, I need them at my side once more... Allow me to ask of their whereabouts..... Ah... So they do not reside amongst the worlds... Then grant me the last of your power, so that I might restore it with more of your followers."[/color] He said, suddenly filled with an immense power. Nothingness swirled around him as he quickly shot it outward, reviving his Organization... every single one. Xigbar, Xaldin, Vexen, Zexion, Lexaeus, Saix, Axel, Demyx, Luxord, Marluxia, and Larxene. His nothingness also allowed for the separation of Sora from Roxas, and unbeknownst to him... Xion from Roxas. Even member XIV had returned somewhere, and so he would have to find all of them. None would have knowledge of the reasons to their revival.

And so we come back to New Orleans, a shadowy figure traversing the streets in looking for anyone he might know. Several had approached him, and some unlucky fool even tried to remove his hood in laughter. But he soon met his end to the heartless as yet another joined his heartless army. He shot his hand forward as the heartless started to swarm in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment. The heartless would reign supreme, and Sora would destroy the heartless, and Xemnas would collect the hearts. Kingdom Hearts would return to power once more, and the Organization will have all that they had worked hard for before.

[Marluxia]

Out of all of the places Marluxia could have gone, he had chosen this world. Why? Well... he actually didn't even know that answer, himself. Perhaps, just because he hadn't come to this world yet. The ones that he had visited, since, had triggered little interest.

Then again, since his return, a decent amount of time was spent 'brooding' at Castle Oblivion. Not that he really could, but it certainly seemed as though he had been. At least, one of his visits there had held some sort of importance to his mind. He had met a girl, who claimed to be part of the Organization, at least. The nobody held no recollection of her, but had let her go.

It wasn't as though she had really done anything wrong, anyway. And attacking a child, even in Marluxia's mind, was useless unless there was some gain.

His thoughts stopped short, as a child almost ran into him, forcing a quick side-step to avoid any contact. There wasn't even an apology from the brat, as they darted away, giggling and snickering, as another child followed after. What pests.

Maybe, the Graceful Assassin should have chosen a more... peaceful world. Any world, actually. Traverse Town was much more quiet than this, even. Plenty of open, empty space to wander, undisturbed. As if to prove further that he shouldn't stay on this world, a woman, likely intoxicated, danced over to the hooded man, and wrapped her arms around one of his own, saying something far too quickly for him to even grasp, as he turned his head.

Who was this woman?

Another moment of her babbling was all it took for the nobody to pry his arm free of her, and shove her away. Of course, the woman stumbled back, shouting something at him about, 'not being able to enjoy a good time if it...' before she stagger-danced in a direction that held little interest to him. But, with how everyone here acted, he actually couldn't tell if she was drunk, or just... energetic? Was that the term?

Probably not, but he wasn't going to dwell on it. There were more important things to think about, than debating if the people here were drunk or insane.

Just as the man was about to leave the world, something caught his eye. A black cloak. Was it Axel, again? Moving a little closer, he came to realize that it definitely was not. Perhaps, it could be considered disappointment. He hadn't been quite friendly enough to the redhead, yet. The pink haired assassin still needed to thank him for the damage caused before his demise.

But, no. It seems that, not only was this the worst world, but he had chosen the worst nobody to come across. Surely, some would think otherwise, but not Marluxia. Why couldn't it have been Larxene? He liked Larxene, at least. Or, liked her as much as a person without feelings could.

No point in turning away, now that he had spotted another Organization member, however. Any member that was aware of their surroundings probably would have taken note of someone advancing on them, regardless of how light their footsteps were. Unless, of course, it was Demyx. Demyx probably wouldn't even know if an elephant was approaching him.

Regardless. Turning away now would hold no point, but to prove that he was unwilling to socialize with another member of the Organization. Perhaps, it would even prove to be an act of cowardice. Little choice now, but to make himself obvious.

"What brings you to this place?"

[Xemnas]

Xemnas continued to walk through the streets, taking note of all that rested around him. There was one presence that stood above all the rest. It was Organization member Marluxia. But he continued to walk forward, curious as to if he would approach him after all. And shortly after wondering such a thought, that answer came to him as he heard a voice from behind him stating 'What brings you to this place?' No emotion came from Xemnas as he kept his head down, his hood covering any facial features. Even his long silver hair was hidden behind the cloak. But as soon as he would speak, the knowledge of who he truly was would be given to Marluxia immediately.

But before he could speak, random townsfolk started to scream and run around the area. Seemed that the heartless were not as stealthy as he had wanted them to be. One was spotted, then another. And soon, heartless were seen everywhere. The panicking humans made them excited as they chased after the humans of New Orleans. Xemnas watched them chase the humans that ran in mass panic. A soft shake of his head came as he finally decided that this was enough panic. Speaking to the nobody that stood behind him would be easier now that the humans were distracted.

It was at this point that Xemnas finally turned to face The Graceful Assassin. Looking up into the eyes of the nobody, The Superior said "I could ask the same of you, Marluxia. A world as lively as this... Seems as though it is a difficult place to hide from those you once betrayed. Was I not the one you had expected to see?"[/color] He said, completely emotionless. Xemnas was not pleased with the previous endeavors of Marluxia. He had wanted some answers, and wanted them now. For now, Xemnas would be able to find Marluxia should he try to leave. But he doubted that the nobody would run. Not when he was staring Xemnas in the face right now.

[Sorry if its not the best in the world. I tried to give you a post cuz I felt bad, but I need to play KH 2 again, I think.]

[Marluxia]

It seemed something that Marluxia ignored, as people began screaming. Only for a second, did he allow his eyes to shift, to understand the sudden event. Sure, there had been screaming before, but in delight. The sudden shift was almost something of a surprise.

Of course, how many times were two Organization members around the same world without something of interest happening?

"Who's to say that I was hiding?" the nobody dully retorted. With an almost listless point in the Superior's direction, he uttered, "your body type is much different than Larxene's, and you are surely aware that I don't care enough for the other members to bother trying to meet with one of them." Sure, the Superior was annoyed with Marluxia. Even if they lacked emotions, it was, at the least, what he would feel if he had them. And, if anything, Marluxia's record was enough to keep the leader wary of him.

With a short pause, the nobody added, "of course, I mean no offense by saying that you lack the female figure of Larxene, if you were hoping to have one." The emotionless joke likely wouldn't be taken well, and the Graceful Assassin wasn't much for the idea of Xemnas taking offense and, though highly unlikely, attacking him. Then again, to say something in such a manner could make the leader realize that Marluxia really wasn't going to cause any harm at the moment. And, since he had yet to back up, or create a portal, he had little interest in leaving.

With a slight shift of his weight, the man added, "from how you're acting right now, I assume you had no desire to find me."