TRACES OF SOLITUDE [a kingdom hearts roleplay]

[kingdomkeylight]

Looking at Kuxei, Castex knew his mind was made up. "Very well come as you please" the superior enigma said disappearing. Swish.
Castex appeared without a word or entrance of flash darkness into his seat the ones he wanted to talk to were there besides Syntraxs. Tora, Nelox and Angelox. They were all newbies but all showed great potential they almost Reminded Castex of a easy going nobody he used to know well actually you to be. Though Syntrax was by far the most interesting and promising Castex had a keen eye on Tora she had a wind about her.

"Sorry to keep you waiting" Castex said causing them to advert there attention to him. In reality these nobodies didnt really make up for the lost members. But hell Castex still had Xenjin and Kuxei.

"I have called you three here for a reason co....." Castex stopped his speech something felt different in the air and gravity. "Excuse me for a moment" Castex pulled out the white orb he always had though it seemed like a plan orb the fact was it gave off mayjor power. It was called the clock of time for it showed everything from the past and present to the future. The figure it was showing made Castex smiled. Sora.

"You finally awoken from that deep slumber ah wont be to long before the other two come into play" Castex said simple desummoning the orb. Looking at the three nobodies in the room Castex said.

"Theres been a change in plan you are here because you all desire something or wish to fight for purpose the fact is I can only give you in return for what your willing to do Show your loyalty and I shall help you get what you want Betray the organization and you get the ultimate punishment" Castex said as he got to the point.

"As of late you have all been getting acustom to your area well knows the time if you wish to ask me for anything before the wheels of destiny start there next plot" Castex said waiting for a awnser.

[Watson]

"Theres been a change in plan you are here because you all desire something or wish to fight for purpose the fact is I can only give you in return for what your willing to do Show your loyalty and I shall help you get what you want Betray the organization and you get the ultimate punishment" Castex said as he got to the point.

Nelox heard Castrex speak as he and Kuxei entered Where Nothing Gathers. "Milord... Ultimate Punishment? Are three traitors not still running around, and the whereabouts of the remaining original members in doubt save Kuxei, Xenjin and yourself? If I may, you should be doing more than simply telling us of this law. From what I have seen, people who betray others will not just walk up to you and say 'Hello Castex, I'm here to destroy your Organization.' I suggest you heavily enforce these rules, and keep tabs on all members." Nelox bowed his head in respect, then quietly looked at Tora. The girl had technically already betrayed them... Why would their leader be so lenient? Allowing a breaking of the laws referring to names... Maybe he should call her Rotax... It is slightly embarassing, as it reminds of some sort of pain relief medicine's name... or maybe not...

[Skitty Cat]

He moved through the library, sometimes pausing at shelves to look at one of the books, only to end up putting it back. Catching a glimpse of something, he made his way to the balcony of the library. The bookshelf unusually close to the edge, Riku leapt backwards as it tumbled over the edge, crashing to the ground scattering wood chips and books all over the floor. His hair bristling for a moment, he relaxed until he scented darkness heavily in the room. Wheeling to face behind him, Soul Eater in hand, he watched a group of Neo Shadows appear. "Brilliant, just my luck," he muttered under his breath.

His eyes held their yellow orbs, he already knew that the creatures could move fast; heck he was pretty sure he'd made a comment about their speed once. Waiting for the creatures to move, all at once they leapt at him. Twisting to the left, Riku slashed at one, but he didn't avoid damage. He grunted softly when it slashed his side, leaving a thin trail of blood beneath his clothes. A feral snarl escaping him, Riku returned the favor; slicing it across the chest.

It erupted into darkness, cutting at another one; Riku didn't say anything when it was still there. He knew that Aerith would kill him, or Sora if she got her hands on either one of them; she loved this library and all the books it held. He made sure that the Neo Shadows were following him, punching the button on the wall, he waited for a secret entrance to reveal itself.

A bookcase moving from its spot, Riku slipped through the barely open passage. After it had shut, locking him and the creatures within, Riku blinked to help his eyes adjust to the sudden darkness. After they did, he saw the yellow eyes in front of him. He slid his foot back, getting into an offense stance, Soul Eater at the ready, he knew that it was a long but not wide passage. You've got to make this work, remember your time in the realm of darkness and use it to your advantage. he told himself, waiting for the Neo Shadows to move.

~- Where Nothing Gathers -~

Tora ignored her fellow newbie colleagues, only shutting the book and turning off her music, removing the headphones, when Castex appeared in his chair. Keeping her eyes down, Tora tried not to feel subconscious, but couldn't help the wave of anxiety that washed over her. "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Castex said.

She looked his way briefly, before dropping her eyes to her hands; folded neatly in her lap. Tora hear Castex start to say something, but he stopped mid-sentence because of the white orb he liked to carry around. She took a chance and looked at it, she thought she saw something, but she couldn't get a good look at it.

Tora sighed mentally, Castex had put the orb away and continued, "There's been a change in plan you are here because you all desire something or wish to fight for purpose the fact is I can only give you in return for what your willing to do. Show your loyalty and I shall help you get what you want Betray the organization and you get the ultimate punishment."

"Milord... Ultimate Punishment? Are three traitors not still running around, and the whereabouts of the remaining original members in doubt save Kuxei, Xenjin and yourself? If I may, you should be doing more than simply telling us of this law. From what I have seen, people who betray others will not just walk up to you and say 'Hello Castex, I'm here to destroy your Organization.' I suggest you heavily enforce these rules, and keep tabs on all members." Nelox spoke.

She barely flinched at the last part, if it was anything like in the last group she was with; the ultimate punishment was death. The other reason was that he had glanced her way, impling the thing with her name. It wasn't her fault, she didn't know the rules. Tora tried to ignore it, so she paid close attention at what Castex said next, "As of late you have all been getting accustom to your area well knows the time if you wish to ask me for anything before the wheels of destiny start there next plot."

There wasn't anything she could think of that she wanted to ask, if anything she just wanted to get away from the others. Repositioning herself, Tora looked at Angelox and Nelox, curious if they had anything that they wanted to ask. Her hood remained over her face, but she felt her eyes drift toward Castex, the Superior and leader of the Embodiment.

[Takushi Rena]

What am I doing?! More like what are you doing!

A twitch of his head, cocking to the side and rolling back up straight as his neck stretched out. Those sharp points tinted yellow still were bared fiercely, enough that the pressure probably could've broken his jaw!

"Savin' your ass is what I'm doing! Getting caught by hyenas doesn't sound funnn..."

Well what do you know? I'm not surprised -

Wait... Quirking a brow, those emerald orbs suddenly narrowed, watching the brown fur cub trot off. His jaw finally loosened.

This kid knew who he was? He shook his head. How could he? You could look so different as a lion. Unless he was mistaking him for someone else...

Wait. No... This kid knew him, and, as Aoi's gaze snapped onto a pair of grey-rimmed goggles... he realized that he knew this kid!

"Punk!"

It was that stupid kid with the goggles and the... funky, green sword! Glowing green sword. Yeah, that kid!

I don't have time for you,

"Really?"

click... click...

Claws clicked against the dry, dusty earth beneath his pale yellow paws. A toothy grin spread like oil across his feline features, as those paws carried him forward to trail next to and behind Derrick.

"So," a pause came, as if Aoi was trying to be dramatic, "I guess you're too busy to save kiddo, huh?"

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Deep blue orbs reflected the stars shining overhead as Rena stared upwards. However, her gaze soon reflected not a pristine dark blue sky speckled with white, but brown, brick walls and neon lights, then dull, grey concrete.

Perhaps the concrete was more interesting to stare at? For those feeling pessimistic, at least.

What now? Of course, there were other places to look. Yet, she was so determined to believe that everyone would be in this district; just like before! No one was there except her and the sound of wind, paired with the mild hum of neon lights.

Slowly, her head still hanging, those blue pupils turned to the side, to the right.

There was a staircase, grey and made of concrete. She had caught side of a door at the top and back before, which she saw was still there. That lead somewhere, right? Then, her pupils turning, there was the First District.

Which way? She had to look everywhere, but... where did you even start? Right or forwards?

bulpbulpbulp

Bubbles? Or something bubbling...

click... click...

Shoes shifting, Rena turned around with two turns of her feet... almost wishing she had just stood still, not curious.

A Heartless! A really big one, looking more like a big, round balloon with eyes. The creature towered over her. Yet, it was no longer stationary, now diving into the ground!

"Nngh!"

A shockwave rippled through the concrete, and sent the girl stumbling back, scrambling to get away. With a flash of light surrounded by twisted black swirls, the light and black solidified and shaped into that metallic and sapphire weapon: her keyblade!

Those beady yellow eyes snapped onto her, its only target, and large hands slammed into its rounded stomach.

clickclickclick!

"Ahhh!"

Now it was attacking her! Charging right at the petite girl in an attempt to squash her; like a bull!

"Nngh!"

The Heartless' attack worked! The brunette was caught, and thrown forwards, slammed into the door to the First District. Back and torso both throbbing in unison, Rena turned, and pressed her pain-filled back against the wood. Staring up at the creature...

Knuckles flushed to white as she clenched onto her weapon. She could've fought this thing, not standing there and stare at it... Like she had time for that! She had to find her friends, not get beat up by a stupid Heartless.

"Nngh..." Slowly, but surely, her hand wrapped around the handle of the door. Rena planned on sneaking out to get away from this thing... and she accomplished that when the door flew open, the girl disappearing from sight.

"Ah--" But she was just on the other side of the door!

CLANG!

The key clattered onto the cobblestone, merely slipping out of her grasp as if its wielder had suddenly forgot about it. Gloved hands slammed against the door, snapped onto the handles of the door. She was going to keep that Heartless from getting out, too! At least for a moment.

Blue gaze darting to the side, Rena caught sight of the source of a pair of footsteps coming from nowhere.

Junko! She was trotting up the staircase in front of a shop... seeming to ignore the red coming from a building.

Red? Rena quirked a brow, not sure if concern should be coming in or if it was nothing.

"What... the..."

[lumine]

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Click...Click...Click

Footsteps echoing into a rhythmic tune against the cobblestone floor. Where do they go? Where they came from? that is unknown. But one thing for sure is that they kept echoing alone in this seemingly ghost town, like some creepy music from a horror movie.

Click...Click...Click

The footsteps kept singing on as their owner ventured more. Calm and confident yet cautious.
Brown bricked houses with identical red tiled roofs stood side to side, empty and silent. Shops with bright inviting signs and glowing neon lights remained lifeless and still. No Customers, No Workers, No Residents, No ONE, Nothing. Not a sound nor a glimpse of a living human being. Traverse town never seemed so...empty and dead like now.

Click.Click.....

The Footsteps?. They stopped.

"Where's everyone?", Those majestic lime-green eyes darted around the various streets, looking...searching for someone, anyone but nothing showed up. Only the black and green clothed figure stood there alone, it's short black hair reflecting the pale moon light as the gentle wind slipped through it's silky locks.

Of course, the question was going to present itself sooner or later. The only hope was to have an answer to it but how could she get an answer when there was not even anybody to ask.

"What a Draaaaag, an' I thought I could finally get some clues here." The young teen gave a long frustrated sigh, a black gloved hand sliding through her pitch black hair as her head hung down. She was tired, really tired. She have been searching for so long.

Her head slowly tilted upwards towards the sky, lime-green orbs gazing at the magnificent sight. The night blue sky, no matter where she looked at it, it always stayed the same in every world she went to. Peaceful and full of sparkling diamond stars. If only she could feel the same tranquility.

I just have to look more., her glass-like eyes narrowed a bit as a smile full of hope crept upon her lips. How stupid! she could be very close to the truth, I mean who knows?, maybe she'll stumble upon it right around the next corner. She just have to have some faith and look more. yep, that's the right thing to do, isn't it?.

"yuuuuuuuup, Just hav'ta look more." The young girl announced cheerfully bringing down her gaze at a tightened fist raised in front of her face that now brimmed with determination. Can't give up now, not after all this, She clung to the words as if they gave her some more assurance.

Yumi's gaze once again steered towards the streets, a single gloved finger rested upon her cheek while her other hand wrapped itself around her hip, a single black eyebrow raised in contemplation.

"Ok, now where to?"

There was a moment of silence before Yumi finally straightened and began to walk, humming a cheerful tune as she strode towards the direction of the first district. She had only reached the stairs when she saw it.

"What the hell?!" she gasped, her feet taking her a couple of steps backward.

A Heartless. A Giant, stinking, Black Heartless stood in the way between her and the door of the first district, it's large bulky body slamming against the door trying to force it open. Her eyes suddenly were filled with fierceness, Hostility over taking her. She hated those Stupid Heartless, she hated them above anything else, They are the reason everything went wrong, How she despised them.

Yumi's hand reached behind her back pulling her staff -The Sun Shard- from it's strap, swinging and swiveling it in her grasp as she took a fighting stance. Now that she looked, she noticed that someone was holding the door from the other side, a small gi- Wait!!....SOMEONE!!!!.

"Finally." Yumi exclaimed with a wide grin before instantly regretting it. The Huge heartless realizing that there was somebody else turned around, it's malicious yellow gaze resting upon Yumi.

"Uh, great" Yumi readied herself, hostility returning.

Thwack.

The big heartless threw a black punch towards the teen trying to crush her. Luckily, Yumi was an expert fighter because she quickly dodged the attack letting the giant's fist hit the ground instead. Using that very chance, She took advantage of the large heartless's extended arm and jumped over it, running towards it's shoulder. The Heartless figuring out what was going on tried to straighten and shake Yumi off but...too late. As she reached it's shoulder, her staff had already re-shaped into a giant sword and with one big leap, Yumi made a clean slice across the heartless's head, leaving it to tumble and fade into darkness.

"That's what you deserve" Yumi smirked triumphantly at the fading darkness, her eyes carrying a glint of cheerfulness.

"Now..." She turned around on her feet towards the door. She walked up to it, extended a hand and pushed...only to find that the other girl was still holding it from the other side.

"Heyyyy, Let the door go" She shouted, still pushing" The Big heartless is gone...".

[Raynie]

She had felt it. An awful nausea hitting her stomach. Grabbing at her, her jumps slowing at the feeling.

Repulsion.

They were here. Those stupid things were actually here. The very same red pulse on the building catching the sight and smell of those pesky bugs.

She didn't want anything to do them. Not even be in the same world as them. Junko had fought the feeling, if it was even, before in the Land of Dragons, but this one was bigger. Much bigger than the other Heartless she had felt around the palace.

It wasn't even the presense of them that did her harm really, she just... hated their freaking guts!

Er, heart... no, wait... whatever it was they still had inside! They were and are disgusting to her, just like Nobodies were.

'Bleeegh.'

Junko's tongue slipped out at the image of them entering her head. But then... something else entered. Her brows pushed together and not a second longer...

'I'm forgetting something.''

"The girl is in trouble! They took her heart, oh cra--!" And when the doors slammed open and her foot allowed her to turn, she caught the sight of the very same girl. Rena.

Violet eyes widened in surprise, barely keeping herself from tumbling over a step.

'Whoaaa... I must be maagic.'

"Rena!" She shouted, jumping once over the steps and running toward her, zori tapping on the cobblestone, stopping a good space away. Once she had made it over the steps, the red pulse simply vanished, the cracks dissolving and blending into the wall. Weird...

"The Heartless didn't get you! Ahhh, I'm so glad. You must be a good fighter then." Junko nodded in determination, knowing her words were true. Psh, when were they not? Just as she was going to add another comment or praise, another voice rung through, not one she knew of.

"Heyyyy, Let the door go"

She leaned her body to one side, glancing at the door by Rena.

"The Big heartless is gone..."

"Friend of yours, hmm?"

[Aphex]

"So, "I guess you're too busy to save kiddo, huh?"

"What do you think?" was all Derrick could say, figuring it was best to just ignore Aoi. But apparently, from the looks of it, it didn't seem to work as he was now being followed by him. Letting out a sigh, the cub merely shook his head as he spotted a field off in the distance. On the verge of just ditching Aoi, something else ended up happening. . .

The cub's pace began to slow down, coming to a complete stop. A grin start to curl across his face while staring off in the distance.

"I see you're still have nothing better to do." said Derrick, a heavy British accent escaping his lips. An accent? Never in his life had he spoken with such an accent before, so why now?

Turning around slowly, Derrick's eyes were no longer hazel but instead, a pair of reds. "Surprised? Thought I was dead, eh?" With a laugh, the cub ended up stretching before continuing. "I believe we have a little catching up to do."

[Endless Warrior Sora]

Kuxei smirked. It was just like Castex to just leave him there. He let the cool salty air rush through him, enjoying something other than heat for a change. He took a seat and placed his hand on the ground of the ship.

"Welp, it was fun while it lasted." He said, and used any remaining strength to form a Dark Corridor below him, sinking in to the portal and appearing the Castex's castle, where he was met by more Nobodies. He gave an amused whistle.

"Wooow, this looks more promising than last time. Are any of you good at Halo?" He said to the group, with a sincere smirk. Hopefully he could get some competition.


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Kaijen moved around, stumbling over his feet, his steps uneven and bothered, he needed to get to the Clock tower. Grunting in effort, he kept truding on, his body felt numb. Almost as if he was inside Kingdom Hearts again, the pressure like weights bearing down on the body, the feeling of not being able to move o, mixed with the drive to do the opposite. It was difficult to stop. He kept moving forward though, he had to and would until he collapsed. He kept his eyes trained on the clock tower, needing a visual of his destination, otherwise he would proabably give up, having no clear goal.

[thechasersblade]

"As of late you have all been getting acustom to your area well knows the time if you wish to ask me for anything before the wheels of destiny start there next plot" Castex said waiting for a awnser

"uhh leader sir i wish to form a team of sorts to hunt down and destroy the traitors of the proud Orgnization of 13" proposed Angelox in an almost graceful voice.

as Angelox was waiting for an answer fron castex a weird man poped up and said "Wooow, this looks more promising than last time. Are any of you good at Halo?"
the man said smiling "depends which halo your playing sir" replied Angelox

"oh and Nelox pull your head out of your ass names dont matter here only experience and rank"replied angelox while glaring at Nelox.

[Rhapsody]

Brown eyes eagerly stared back into the faintly lit green orbs. Thistle awaited Gravios's response as she gazed at glowing eyes that peered through the shadowed interior of the mask. Dropping her hand from the cover and curling her arm around her legs, she waited, a sense of hope beginning to slowly stir within the girl's being. Hope that she might actually be able to reunite with everyone someday soon.

It seemed like an eternity before the mask answered back to the awaiting Thistle.

"I can't tell. But there is a possibility."

Gravios's succinct response earned him a wide-eyed stare from Thistle, her mind busily working its imaginary gears as she took in all of what he had just said.

Finally, a small sigh escaped through her parted lips. The long exhale of breathe was not out of relief, but out of disappointment. Thistle's head drooped to the side, almost as if resting her left shoulder. "I knew you'd say something like that." In a small pout, she poked her bottom lip out and let her eyelids flutter to a close, the same expression she took on just moments ago. The space between her brows wrinkled when they knitted together in a sourly manner. "Thanks for ruining the mood," she mumbled dejectedly. Her eyes went back to the wall, darting over the collage of paintings spread on the surface. Then out of the blue, a dark creature, seemingly from out of nowhere, dropped down and made its presence known to Thistle on the tagged wall.

Had it been any other form that landed on the wall, the young girl might have been on her feet in a heartbeat to remove the unwanted presence; she was the sort of child whom was very protective of her creations, not letting a single living soul dare cause any damage to her artwork. However, the girl stayed glued to the ground, feet hugged close to her chest and brown eyes staring at the creature in puzzlement. There was something very familiar about this being....

As the creature descended down the wall in a fluid manner, Thistle's curious eyes followed the creature's movements intently. When the shadowed being was finally on the ground, her brown eyes were met with round, yellow orbs. An unblinking and unfazed stare right into the own girl's chocolate pupils. The figure moved closer to the girl, still keeping its eyes locked with hers, yet Thistle did nothing but blink quizzically as the carrier of the yellow eyes shifted its head from her, to the wall ,and then back. An eerie silence blanketed the area… only to be broken by a sharp intake of breath that resonated from the female's parted lips. Long arms unlaced from around Thistle's legs and stationed themselves at her sides as of ready to help bring the girl to her feet. Eyes wide in realization, her lips parted wider. "You're a -"

Before she could even finish her sentence, the creature took one full leap into the air, latching onto the wall and crawling away and disappearing into the shadows. Thistle was left to stare at the wall in paralyzing shock. Even though it was gone, her mind still recalled the events that had just taken place only seconds ago. There was no mistaking those wide yellow eyes and shadowed form: That was a Heartless!

The girl blinked a few times at the wall in an oblivious state before finally exclaiming, "Hey, wait a minute!" The girl scrambled to her feet hurriedly and went for her bag. She swiftly shrugged it on her shoulders, causing the items inside the bag to clank wildly against one another. In her rush, the girl had forgotten to reclaim the pink spray can that lay not too far from her bag. But her thoughts were most definitely elsewhere as she hurried to catch up with the stealthy being. Where it was going, Thistle had no idea. Then again, surely it wouldn’t be too hard to locate the lost Heartless, right? Something deep down told Thistle otherwise, yet she paid no heed to the troubled feeling. Without another thought, the girl took off, heading out of the Castle Gates and to the Bailey.

"Don't go yet!" she cried out loud.

She ran, shoes rapidly tapping against the ground below. Thistle followed behind the lone Heartless that made its way to an unknown destination. Still, a flicker of hope began to ignite itself inside the girl. "This is great!" the girl exclaimed. A brief chuckle managed to slip from the girl's curled lips. A sense of relief welled up inside the girl, rejuvenating her once down spirits like a fountain of pure, refreshing water would a dehydrated individual. Some would have been frightened to know that there was a Heartless running round; Thistle, on the other hand, was simply thrilled.

Not turning her head away from the path, she let another faint chuckle pass through uneven pants. "Do you know what this means, Gravios? Sleif's gotta be somewhere nearby!" But was following the Heartless the right choice? What if the girl was wrong? Could Sleif possibly be here in Radiant Garden? Thistle shook her head violently as she ran, desperately trying to suppress the looming thoughts that began to show themselves, haunting the recesses of her mind.

[KurtZisa]

"Thanks for ruining the mood,"

Gravios replied with an another brief moment of silence, if he would know, he would tell her anyway. And besides, his power is to bless normal indiviuals with the power of light, not predict the upcoming series of events. But regardless, Gravios' eyes was still open for anything, because he senses another presence of darkness nearby. And as expected, a stray heartless appeared before them.

Thistle just sprang out from her position and then pursued the heartless.

"Do you know what this means, Gravios? Sleif's gotta be somewhere nearby!"

"No! Wait!" Gravios called, not that she follows this heartless to lead her to Sleif but also she has that very odd expression on her face that she is excited to see him again. All of a sudden a series of yellow orbs began popping around them, utterly surrounding Thistle.

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After hours of sleep, Ragna woke up from his operating bed. As he stood up, he easily snaps the straps holding him down without even noticing. Disoriented, he carefully took the first step and then another, but something's strange, he feels light as a feather and as if he can do anything.

He stumbled upon the steel door and then give it a little push with his new mechanical arm, and it bursted through effortlessly. "This strength..." it seems that he can destroy anything he touches if he's not careful with his new limbs. Finally pulling himself back together. He grabbed his things and then strapped his gear and his massive sword on his back, though he never really uses it for any purpose except for desparate measure.

He then caught a glance of his reflection, Ragna is now bulked-up, and then his hair turned from powder white to glistening white and his pupils from gold to red. Must have been the effect of the new Quad-drive system his gear has. The cyberpunk then took a good look at his mechanical arm, and he was surprised how fast the reaction time was. He didn't felt the weight of the arm and it just moved normally and naturally like having a real right arm. A soft smile then drew upon his face as he looked up the ceiling of his workshop.

He then went into a squatting position then just jumped through the ceiling like a bullet piercing through cardboard. Ragna bursted out from the ground and then appeared on the shoreline. From up ahead was Port Royale itself but he doesn't have the ship to go there so, he flicked his belt.

Exceed Clock Up!

Running through lightspeeds, Ragna ran through the vast sea effortlessly and smoothly like he was flowing through the frozen waves in suspended time, until finally reaching the Port. He landed on the concrete ground and then.

Exceed Clock Over!

He got up from his knees, and then lifted his mechanical arm, "I'm back." he said as he arrived at Port Royale.

[sephiroth2]

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As Thistle ran off in her haste to catch up with the stray Neo Shadow, the single pink spray can she left behind, gently blew in the wind as it started to roll, making the familiar rattling inside it as it moved along the ground, before suddenly stopping as a black boot lightly pressed itself against it, just prior to a normal hand bending down as it picked up the small rattling object. Holding it up to their face, the mysterious man smiled as he tilted the can from side to side, moving around its insides with every movement. Watching intently as two of their kind was quickly taken out swiftly by the short silver haired boy, the remaining Neo Shadows slowly approached Riku, moving around in an attempt to surround the keyblader, though soon realising as this was useless, as the boy pressed a button behind him, before disappearing through the darkness of a secret pathway.

Instantly following after him, the remaining four heartless watched Riku through the darkness, their bright yellow eyes illuminating for anyone looking upon them as they moved closer and closer to the teenager almost as if they never were truly there. Suddenly, two sets of the yellow eyes seemed to get closer and closer towards the ground, until they completely disappeared from sight, leaving only two sets of heartless eyes for Riku to contend with. While the first two Neo Shadows in the darkness slowly moved closer towards Riku, the remaining two that disappeared, quickly rose from the ground a few feet behind the keyblader as they leapt into the darkness of the tight hallway with their claws ready to slice the boy's back to pieces.

Still constantly running faster and faster, the lone Neo Shadow turned its head around as it watched Thistle with her mechanical arm chasing after it without relent. Upon turning its head back to infront of it however, the heartless soon found itself in what appeared to be a dead end of rock and earth, rising into the air created a sort of trench the two had ran into. Spinning around to face Thistle now, the heartless raised its claws in defence, obviously feeling provoked and cornered, like a rat when being chased. Though as it had its claws raised to protect itself, many yellow eyes soon began to appear throughout the shadows and darkness casted by the sun and the taller cliffs of blue rock around Thistle.

Growling and roaring as the it slammed its stomach and then fists into the large District door, causing it to violently shake and boom with every strike, the Large Body growled as it turned its head and locked its yellow eyes onto that young girl that just entered the area through the other higher district doors. Growling again as it launched itself towards Yumi to crush her, the young girl swiftly was able to dodge the creature's attack, before readying her weapon, and taking out the heartless with a single swipe of her sword, an explosion of dark smoke the only sign of its defeat as it rose into the air and disappeared from sight.

Scratching its claws as it swiftly climbed the wall of one of the buildings, the single Shadow looked down at Rena as she tried to keep the large district doors closed from the attacking heartless. Soon, the loud banging on the reinforced wood abruptly stopped, just as the strange being Junko dashed towards the keybearer, landing beside her by the district doors and asking about the new voice calling from behind it. Sinking into the shadows of the rooftop, the heartless disappeared from sight and presence within the district, finally bringing a strange sense of calm in the air.

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"So....do you remember anything about what happened now?" the inn keeper asked Abeo, as he sat up in the large bed, gently drinking some freshly made soup the large man brought when he returned to the young man's room. "No....I'm sorry, I don't." Abeo said as he looked down into his soup, taking another spoon full before he suddenly lost his appetite, placing the bowl on the bedside table before him. "Well...." the inn keeper started to say, as he looked around the room, trying to think of a way in which he could help Abeo, before a smile formed as he noticed the strange object that the young man was carrying with him. "....what about this? Do you remember anything about this?" he asked, as he held the strange object, looking like a sword and scabbard with a single long hand guard to protect the knuckles, placing it into Abeo's hand as he tilted it from side to side examining it all over.

Slowly raising his hand towards the handle of the resembling sword, Abeo gripped the hard but smooth surface, before suddenly pulling on it with as much of his strength he could muster, even making a face of pain and will power as he continued to try and pull what could be the blade, from its scabbard, but with no such luck. Letting go of the handle and breathing quite heavily, Abeo dropped the heavy solid object to the side of the bed, shaking his head to the inn keeper as he continued to take in hard breaths. "That's.....tough...it won't even...budge!" Abeo said through each in take of breath, as he looked at the sword, and then the man , who nodded as he took the weapon and placed it back where it was.

"It was the same for us when you arrived. We tried to pull the sword out, but it wouldn't even move, not one bit. But, no matter, I'm sure it’s of some importance to you anyway." said the large man as he stood up, taking the bowl of soup with him as he smiled and moved to the door for the room. "You're recovering quite well, it shouldn't be too long until you're able to be up and about again." the man said smiling as he exited the room, leaving Abeo in his thoughts as he stared at the large object that refused to move for him, with his bright blue eyes, while the still twilight sun shone through the windows of his room.

[Takushi Rena]

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Those orbs, more cat-like than as a person, trailed along behind the brown-furred cub. Back arched, Aoi's shoulder blades visibly moved up and down as he stalked along slowly behind; just trying to creep the kid out!

What do you think?

"Phft." A scoff. Didn't this kid get it? The kid wasn't in trouble before; none of them were. All safe and secure inside each of their own worlds, though all trying to escape from those supposed 'cages'. There wasn't trouble for them. However...

"No, I mean... Kid is here. Kay?"

A soft nod, his head barely shaking. That fierce light yellow tail slapped back and forth at the tip, the golden blonde fur jerking side to side.

"Kid is in trouble. I thought you just had to keep 'er safe, but you're doing a freakin' craptastic job of..."

The cub started to slow down in his steps. Repeated steps, the only thing showing that Derrick tried to get away from Aoi, were now stationary and halted. Aoi followed along in slowing, now standing there on all four paws, as his brow became quirked.

"It..."

I see you're still have nothing better to do.

A freakin' accent? Since when did this kid talk like that?

When the boy turned around, those sharp paws barely quivered, claws contracting back as his toes curled inward.

Not hazel. Red. Red like bright, unnatural, and theatrical blood.

The whites of his eyes flashed. "Bloody..."

Surprised? Thought I was dead, eh?

That voice was becoming more and more familiar. That damn voice! A voice once considered just belonging to that of an ally... was now like thick, thick nails crawling down scratchy, slick, caky chalkboard.

His eyebrows raised high, tensing, as those round orbs jerked to the side. Away from the boy's gaze! Aoi now sat, standing up straight... leaning back and to the side.

"Oh... Hi Wrath-y..." A toothy grin, paired the flexing of his claws. He was not happy to see this guy.

I believe we have a little catching up to do.

Catching up? No! None! At all! He was so determined to point off to the side, saying 'Yeah, I've got other things to take care of...' then blatantly walk off. Tensing up in his arms and back showed his repulsion against even speaking to Wrath a second more.

Yet... there was something still gone unfinished...

A sigh breathed through his nose, mouth firmly squeezed shut. Green orbs flickered as they set on the punk, controlled by Aoi's former comrade, and those eyes narrowed. Pulling himself up, the teenaged lion now stood straight and tall, no longer leaning which way.

A smirk crawled like oil onto his yellow features.

"Yeah, well... I'm the freakin' leader of the Parasites," he begun with his smile growing rather smug.

"And I see that you're pathetic enough to get trapped inside of a wimpy kid and do nothin' but taunt," That smile spread apart, a toothy grin forming, "Freakin' low-life, worthless Nobody! Can't do anything good, can ya?

"Can you even control that stupid kid? I control this guy and that Keyblade wielding brat, and they're on their knees begging for me to let them go! Is the punk screaming for you to screw off? Doubt it."

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The red mark on the wall... She could only see the strange glow that it emitted, cast onto another wall cast in shadows. What was it...?

Rena!

Footsteps, sounding like jumps and rapid running. Rena jumped at the sight of Junko now hovering over her, a small 'Ah!' emitted from her agog mouth. Her hands clenched on the door handles, but they loosened... Hands that now hung by her sides.

The Heartless didn't get you! Ahhh, I'm so glad. You must be a good fighter then.

A nervous grin formed on her features, eyebrows arching upwards. Her gloved hand found itself behind her neck, curled fingers rubbing up and down on her neck.

"Uhh... sure?" A shrug rolled through her shoulders, as her hand fell like a leave back besides her side.

click... click...

Sneakers squeaked for a moment, as the girl went to retrieve her weapon from off to the side. Her fingers curled around the mesh handle, and the key-shaped sword stayed safely next to her side; it didn't disappear just yet...

Heyyyy, Let the door go

A voice? Muffled; certainly coming from the door, in the next district.

The Big heartless is gone...

The tomboy's brow quirked. There wasn't anyone there before... Were there people in the next district, just hiding?

Friend of yours, hmm?

"I..." Those blue orbs flickered, "dunno..."

Or, perhaps, that was a friend. Could it have been Thistle or Lillia? Maybe... everyone else was in that district now, too! They were waiting on the other side of the door, all she had to do was open it!

Those thoughts sent Rena running at the door, keyblade disappearing from sight in a swirl of light and dark. Her clammy hands snapped onto the door handle, pushing those heavy doors wide open.

"Thistle?" a grin formed on her features, a chuckle echoing out of her mouth, "Lillia?"

Those bright eyes turned dark, at the sight of this girl.

It wasn't Thistle. It wasn't Lillia.

It was just... someone. No one familiar.

Her hand fell away from the door, the second following behind. For a moment, Rena just stared. Her eyes would narrow, squinting as if trying to see through an illusion. Maybe, she told herself, if she squinted her eyes, she would see through that illusion and there would be one of her friends! But this girl didn't look familiar, Rena staring at her with her eyes wide open or not.

"Mhm."

That was the only muttered word that came.

clickclick...

Then, all of a sudden, that girl just walked away from the door. Walking away from Junko and this new girl, feeling sorry for doing something so abruptly...

Yet, that girl wasn't familiar; she wasn't her friend. That's all she cared about: finding her friends! Nothing else mattered. At all.

The girl, seeming to be wandering aimlessly, trailed up the steps in front of the Accessory Shop. Her mouth was agog, words spilling out. Muttered names, whispers that seemed inaudible. How were they supposed to hear her like that? Yet, she didn't seem to notice much.

To Rena, she was certainly calling out their names, loud and clear.

[Skitty Cat]

Riku watched the Neo Shadows, two moved closer to him. Tightening his grip on his blade, he watched them disappear. Keeping his eyes on the two in front of him, searching for the other two with his remaining senses. He felt his muscles stiffen as they appeared behind him. He turned on his heel, swinging his blade at the one closest to him, destroying it. Ducking, he watched one of the ones behind him collide with the last one facing him.

He smirked and straightened, turning to face the one remaining, he scowled at it. It twitched a little, staring at him with its yellow orbs. He hesitated for a heartbeat, after that he attacked it; and like its friends, it vanished a moment later. Pulling the hood up, the silver headed keybearer made a beeline for the end of the narrow passageway. He reached it and instantly reached out to the right, his fingers gliding over the smooth, dark surface.

Riku smiled when his fingers slid over what he was searching for, pressing the switched he waited for it to finish revealing the exit. His aquamarine eyes widened behind the blindfold. Grabbing the fabric located over his heart, the silver-headed teen leaned again the opposing wall for support. His breathing a little heavy, he closed his eyes and rested his head against the wall. Maleficent was right, I was foolish all those years ago, I shouldn't have used the darkness so carelessly he thought.

Only after the pain ceased did he move away, his breathing back too normal, he pushed the button to close the door. Stepping into the basic room, he didn't look over to the bed. Riku thought about the recent attempt to kill him. Obviously someone, or something, didn't want him here. What is it that I'm not supposed to find? he asked himself, if there was something he wasn't supposed to learn about, than that person or thing shouldn't have done that. Riku was planning on leaving after the library, but now he was planning on sticking around for a while.

Yes, he knew he should leave; but now he was curious.

~- Meeting -~

Tora wasn't surprised when Angelox asked Castex about that mission, but she was taken aback by Angelox's snappy retort to Nelox. She knew Angelox hated meetings, and quite frankly, she couldn't blame him. Another member show up, he seemed too happy by all the new faces. She listened as this member asked, "Wooow, this looks more promising than last time. Are any of you good at Halo?"

She shook her head, Tora had heard of Halo but she never played it. Her attention was dragged away from the member as Angelox replied, "Depends which Halo you're playing sir."

A sudden question coming to her mind, she asked quietly, "Is there any missions you want to send us on, Superior?" Maybe it was just Tora, but those words seemed louder than she intended. Quieting down after those words escaped, Tora kept her head down and waited for Castex's response.

[kingdomkeylight]

"Yes its true that there have been traitors lose then again one of them Aoi is a slave to a being known as a parasite the other two Water head isnt a traitor but A man who has completed his use for the organization and I will take care of him when I see him" Castex said pulling out a heart whos it was wasnt a mystery.

"As for Xargin well he has his reasons he attacked me i wounded him hes been laying low for the longest time, and wrath lets just say he actually still on are side for reasons I cant tell you" Castex said awnsering Nelox first part of the statment then he continued.

"As for Reinforcing rules lately I have been having more issues dealing with Sleif, Monte, Maleficant, Hades, oh and the bigger threat this Parasite breed has on us so reinforcing silly rules like coded names is not really what I am worried about at the moment" Castex said his voice raising as the air in the room was starting to get very, very dense until Castex realized what he was doing and took a deep breath. Lately Castex had been having to deal with a lot since the incident at KH.

"Sorry I understand Nelox and highly respect that you try to keep the rules I set and enforce them but to keep order I need to first deal with the bigger issues, like threats on are very existence" Castex said as he then heard Angeloxs question.

"At this time Angelox going after traitories while be some of the missions about to be set" Castex said.

"Is there any missions you want to send us on, Superior?"

"Gggooossshhh all work and no fun well none game fun" a seductive voice said as a being tackled Nelox thougth Nelox was strong the woman on top of him was stronger however well while she was ontop anyways.. Removing her hood Yixll showed off her long blue hair as some of it touched Nelox's face her Ocean blue eyes stared straight down at Nelox as she simple smiled and kissed his nose as she got off him.

"Hey Castyyy" Yixll said in her mind he wasnt her superior but really a brother. "So what did I miss oh Tora I love what you have done with your hair" Yixll said hopping over to Tora as she moved her handed glove through her hair. "So soft a fluffy" She said as Castex scoffed catching her attention.

"Quiet to the point today" Castex said as he looked at Tora. "Yes I do have assignments for you but first of all i was hoping to ask what do you all want in return for you loyalty I just want to know so when its time to give you your reward I can"