In a cataclysm known as the Nightfall, the worlds were almost completely destroyed by a harrowing surge of darkness.
In the shadows of the ensuing chaos a new group has taken shape. Led by an Aegyl named Kalos, the 11th Hour touts an esoteric knowledge of how to combat the darkness and restore the worlds. They might be the worlds’ best chance at survival; but nobody really knows enough about them to confirm or deny their claims.
On the brink of collapse, the universe holds its breath in anticipation. Of restoration? Of destruction? It is up to individuals like yourself to decide.
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Jack walked around the Lotus Forest, thinking about his previous encounter with a cat. Damn cat wasn't any help at all...just a waste of time... he thought. As he walked in the Lotus Forest, he saw several shadow heartless lurking under trees, in bushes, in the dark corners of the forest, only visible by their yellow eyes.
Jack paid them no attention.
He would have welcomed a fight. He was bored of the same damn place, and the same damn trees, and the same damn walk that he took, looking for new people.
Marluxia had never really been to keen on spending too much time in Wonderland, even if it was one his favorite stories. It is one thing to read about something and another thing to be involved in it and the random antics of the inhabitants is something Marluxia was wanting to avoid today. His journey brought him to the Lotus Forest in search of a plant rumored to hold an antidote to any poison and one just the opposite. With his other now emerging from the Darkness an antidote to his poison blades would prove most effective.
"Suppose this plant is really here," Marluxia spoke to himself quietly as he strolled past a large blue and purple tree, "The anabolic and catabolic pathways of its enzymes would have to be the first thing studied. If a single plant can be an antidote to anything surely the enzymes are to blame. The inhibitors will most likely be the key...oh great" Marluxia unknowingly walked into a trap set by three Beserker Nobodies. It seems Saix is hunting him down more than anyone else, or perhaps Xemnas is making it appear that way.
With a flash Graceful Dahlia was in its masters hands and he was already charging at the Nobodies with great speed. Slashing sounds and the thunderous sounds of the large claymores filled the forest quickly and died out just as fast. If one was watching they would see Marluxia slicing his way through the last of the Nobodies with much grace.
...well...that was something I don't see everyday. He seems powerful, and he sure isn't from here. I wonder how he got here...I need to talk to him and maybe I'll be able to trick him into helping me get off this terrible place...[/color]And with that though, Jack stepped out from his hiding place, and walked slowly toward this stranger.
"Well, that was crazy. I've never seen anyone with such power here on Wonderland!"
Jack was hoping flattery would work with this stranger, if not he would have to change strategies.
Marluxia heard a voice come from his left as he put his scythe away into the realm of Nothingness and scoffed. Flattering him would not get anyone into his group, all it would do is agitate or worse. Annoy him. But if this kid wanted to chat it may give Marluxia cover if the XIII try to attack him or if Ienzo wanted to talk.
"There is one with the same if not more power than I. Her name is Alice, she is a frail girl with no natural fighting talent but her hidden power is quite the force to be reckoned with. There are six others with that power on other worlds, in fact. That's where I need to be going now."
Marluxia hopped that the boy would go away with that rude tone that he talked in but the Assassin doubted it. As he began to walk away more Berserkers and, to his surprise, Dragoons surrounded him and Jack. He let out a sigh and summoned his scythe once more and gave a word of caution to Jack. "Fight or die"
"I've never heard of anyone having any powers that are powerful but can't fight...Oh! You're going to other worlds to find them? Well...I might be able to help you..."
"Fight or die."
I'll just show him what I mean right now. But first...should I transform into him or one of those thingies that we're fighting? Jack thought. But as one of the Berserker Nobodies came at him with its claymore, he made his decision.
In a blink of an eye, Jack went from his human-self to the shape of a Berserker Nobody, complete with the claymore that is essentially part of the Nobody. And as the opposing Nobody swung the claymore at Jack, he brought his own claymore up to defend against the attack, blocking the downward swing with a two handed block. He pushed up, causing the Berserker Nobody to stumble back, and as it was stumbling, Jack swung the claymore in his hands with all his might, and caused the Nobody to go flying off into a tree where it disappeared.
With one Nobody down, Jack turned to a different one, and made his own downward swing while the Nobody wasn't looking, resulting on a hard hit to the head, causing the Nobody to disappear.
Marluxia was already slicing his way through the Dragoons that surrounded him as Jack turned into a Berserker Nobody, though Marluxia did not even notice. One Dragoon already fell to his blade as one dissipated and appeared above him with spear aimed at his head. Marluxia made a sunflower petal shoot out of his sleeve and connect with the spear and the Dragoon pulled away to attack again. But the Assassin was too quick, Marluxia used his control of Nature the send roots from the ground to shoot up and strangle the Dragoon and choke it till it disappeared.
The last remaining Dragoon stared at XI and vanished back into its own realm to give away his location to the others. Marluxia sighed as he put his scythe away only to turn around to see that a Berserker was fighting....other Berserkers? No, that thing did not have to scent of a Nobody. So it seemed that child could shapeshift, a very usual tool. Perhaps Marluxia could find use for that boy.
Jack took care of the last Berserker just seconds after Marluxia had finished with the Dragoons. Seeing that there were no more Nobodies around, Jack transformed back to his normal self in just a milisecond. I hope he saw what I can do. Maybe he'll be able to help me get off this dreadful world. Even if I must get rid of him later on, I just need to get off this dreadful world, and have a way to get from world to world.[/color] he thought.
"So, what were you saying about searching for people like this Alice you speak of? These people with no fighting abilities, but abilities that are powerful nonetheless?"
"I never said I was searching for those women. I simply stated that there was a person with powers equal to mine as well as six others. I already know where each one is and may go and kill them to be rid of their stain. But yes, they have very powerful abilities. Able to open the Final Keyhole, one wields a Keyblade and one can even fend back Maleficent all on her own. Though I doubt you know who any of these people are."
Marluxia began to walk away again when he was done speaking but stopped some feet ahead of the boy and shouted back to him. "Do you know of the Darkness in your heart yet boy? Or are you just waiting for an invitation to let it grow?"
"Darkness in my heart? What are you talking about? Tell me more, sounds fun!"
Jack had wondered what these Heartless were all about. Every time he had killed one, it had disappeared in a poof of darkness. Perhaps that is what happens to a person when their darkness grows...or maybe not. Of course Jack had no idea what happened to make someone/something into a heartless.
Marluxia forced a smile when the boy sounded excited about darkness. A seed of evil? Or just pure malice? Marluxia wanted to know, so he held out his hand and his scythe appeared back to its master and the Flora Elemental spoke again. "All creatures have darkness in them. Be it so small it means nothing or so great it consumes their entire body. But never forget that every living being has darkness."
Marluxia turned around and his scythe remained in place some feet back as the Nobody began walking towards Jack. This boy was a human, no doubt about that, but as Marluxia has learned all humans can be manipulated under his palm to an extent. Even if all this boy would be good for is bait for attacks and raids at least he would be useful. XI stopped a few feet in front of the boy and explained further, "If the darkness grows your power and strength can reach unexpected limits. But a price comes with it, allow it to reign supreme and you will become a Heartless. Allow too little reign and it will cause madness, a perfect balance is needed." Marluxia snapped his fingers and a Viper Nobody slithered out of the Twilight and took its place next to his master and waited for an order. "Now, attack the Viper and kill it without allowing me to attack back. Do that and I might consider helping you."
Jack listened to the stranger talk about this darkness, and thought to himself, Wow...this guy really knows about the darkness. Speaking of darkness, what is it? Just the amount of evil? Or...something else? From his description, I'd say it's how evil someone is.
Jack mulled over everything that the stranger said to him, and finally deciding that he would follow along in what this guy wanted. He was sure he could achieve this perfect balance. Now the thing was how to kill this...thing. Finally, Jack decided.
He drew his sword, and promptly transformed into the beetle he had seen a few seconds ago. Small enough to not really be noticed, but big enough to travel under the Viper quickly. Once he got under it, he transformed back into himself, and stabbed upward with his sword. Most likely killing the Viper immediately, seeing as how the stranger wouldn't have been able to see a small beetle, then all of a sudden, Jack appeared, with a hopefully impaled Viper ontop of his sword.
Marluxia eyed to young lad as he shrunk and became unforeseeable, but Marluxia could guess that he transformed into a small insect or something of the sort. He waited patiently as the seconds clicked by and the Viper Nobody hissed softly as the breeze of the forest delicately flowed through Marluxia's hair and the Vipers empty shell of a body. But, in an instant, the Viper was obliterated and taken back to the darkness and left a surprised master eying the youth standing where his servant once slithered.
"Impressive," Marluxia said, sounding a tad unsurprised, "That ability could very well get you anything you would wish in life. But yet here you are wondering around an insane forest in an even more insane world. Have you not taken this power to a new level? You could very well pose as the Red Queen and take command over a vast army and name yourself supreme being over all. But then again, why wast such time in this world when there are others waiting to be commanded and stomped under an iron fist." the Assassin opened two portals, each leading to a new world. The left; going to Traverse Town. The right; leading to Twilight Town. He nodded at each one and played his card of recruiting.
"My name is Marluxia and I offer you a way out of this world. But at a price, you will be drug into a war between three species and must be trained by me and trust me. I do not guarantee you will live long in this war. But the rewards to reap will be great. If you accept, walk into the portal of your choice." Marluxia folded his arms and his weapon vanished before the men and the Nobody waited for an answer.
Jack looked at the stranger with a smirk on his face, certain he had impressed him. "I'm glad you understand me so well so quickly. I wish not to stay on this world and rule. I've been here since birth. I wish to explore, and conquer others. I have seen and interacted with people from other worlds, but they've all been too much trouble to bother with."
Then, two...dark things were opened. They appeared to be portals leading somewhere...but where? Then, the stranger finally introduced himself. Learning from someone as powerful as him? Definitely fine with me! The war I could live with! I get to kill people with an excuse! The not being guarenteed that I'll live is a little unnerving...but great rewards sound very nice! I'll do it. Now..which portal...[/i] he mulled as Marluxia was talking. Then, he decided.
"Well, Marluxia, I thank you or offering your assistance, and I gratefully accept! So, it is off to another world! Finally!" he said as he sheathed his sword seeing that Marluxia had made his sword disappear. And, as he did so, Jack stepped forward, leaving this world behind and entering a whole new world...Twilight Town.
((Mkay, how about you make the next thread? Just let me know what it's called and stuffs))
