Post by Lea on Jul 23, 2012 4:55:49 GMT -6
U-uh, Excuse me, kupo? What's your name, kupo?
A voice caused Lea to pause and turn, a grin appearing on his face. "Oh look a moogle out here in the middle of nowhere. The name's Lea. L-E-A. Got it memorized?"
Is that what everyone calls you, kupo?
Lea nodded to the Moogle's question, although he hesitated a bit at first. "You can also call me Axel, or even The Flurry of Dancing Flames. Just don't call me Number VIII. I'm not part of the Organization anymore so there's no sense in callin' me that ya know?"
That's a great name for a girl, kupo! You... are a girl, aren't you, kupo?
Lea's right arm reached up to scratch at the back of his head before speaking, motioning with his left hand as he did so. "Whoa whoa whoa whoa. I know I have long hair but that doesn't make me a girl. I'm a guy. Got it memorized?"
O-of course! I was just... messing around, kupo! Ahem. Anyway, kupo. Uh. How old are you, kupo?
Lea chuckled lightly at this question, not really knowing how old he is simply because he only recently got his human body back. "Why do you need to know that? Me just being here not good enough for ya?"
Really? Everyone lately seems to be strange, kupo... so... no offense...but what species are you, kupo?
Lea chuckled again, putting both arms behind his head as he leaned up against the wall. "I'm the person your mom dreams of every night." He offered the moogle a smirk before quickly being honest. "I'm just kidding man. I'm human."
I knew that... It's just this light in here, kupo... my eyes can't focus... what do you look like, kupo?
I-interesting...Which world is your home, kupo?
"I'm originally from Radiant Garden. Grew up there with my buddy Isa."
I see... That's an interesting looking weapon, kupo. What do you call it, kupo?
"Huh? You mean this thing? I can barely summon it.." He extended his hand out, Keyblade appearing in a flurry of flames as he swung it once. "It's called a Keyblade. Not quite sure what it's name is yet. When I know you'll know."
Cool! Do you know any attacks, kupo?
Lea actually laughed at this question as his weapon vanished in a burst of flame. "Do I know any attacks? I wasn't called The Flurry of Dancing Flames for nothin' ya know." He ran a hand through his hair before sighing. "But I guess I can tell ya a few of my moves."
Fire Immunity: Not necessarily an attack, just...solid fact really. Lea is immune to any and all fire based attacks.....with the exception of Dark Fire/Fira/Firaga. Should you even attempt to hit him with one it will simply have the same effect Cure magic would. However this immunity comes with a price. Water and Blizzard Magic do double damage against him.
Fire Wall: Lea will focus the power of fire to summon a wall that will close in around the perimeter of the battlefield. Wall lasts for 3 turns. Cooldown: 3 posts.
Magma Floor: Lea covers the entire floor with magma, damaging the opponent just by them standing there. The magma covers the ground for 3 posts. This technique can be obliterated by Roxas and Sora’s Clear Light ability.(reaction command in game) Cooldown: 3 posts. Cooldown will not initiate until the magma floor wears off.
Blazing Geyser: An unnamed attack in the game itself, however Lea will throw his weapon at his opponent 4 times for a combo before finishing by summoning a jet of flame directly beneath or in front of them. Cooldown: 3 posts
Blazing Camouflage: Due to his immunity to fire, Lea is capable of hiding within, as well as moving about within flames themselves. However this not only serves as a defensive technique, but an offensive one as well. This technique often gives him the element of surprise, allowing him to jump out at an opponent, with plumes of flames following him to deal Fire damage to his opponents. Cooldown: 2 posts
Firaga: The third tier of spells in fire magic. When used, a large and powerful fireball is launched towards his opponent, inflicting fire damage. Cooldown: 3 posts
Triple Firaga: A fourth spell in the fire magic tier. Unlike normal Firaga where one fireball is launched, three fireballs are launched. These fireballs have the ability to strike one opponent for massive fire damage, or split off and strike no more than three opponents separately. Cooldown: 4 posts
Fire Raid: Similar to Strike Raid, however this attack deals fire damage. Lea will throw his weapon at his opponent, hitting them twice(once on impact, once on return) unless it is deflected or blocked. His weapon then returns to his hand.
Cooldown: 1 Post
That's not bad, kupo..! Can you tell me anything about your past, kupo?
"Geez, for a little guy you sure have lots of questions." Reaching into his cloak, he withdrew a rather thick journal and tossed it to the moogle's feet. "Hope you enjoy your read.".
Lea is first met in Radiant Garden alongside his best friend Isa while Ven is training in Radiant Garden. They happened to be walking by when Lea noticed Ven's wooden Keyblade laying on the ground and picked it up. After asking Ven if it was his, once Ven responded he'd remark sarcastically how it was cute that Ven still played with wooden swords. However, despite his age and by pulling out his frisbees, he'd introduce himself to Ventus and challenge the boy to a one one one match which he would end up losing.
Upon losing, Lea immediately calls Isa out for not making up some sort of excuse for as to why he lost to Ven, prompting all three of them to laugh. Lea then goes on to tell Ven that they will meet again because they are friends now. Following up telling that to Ven, Lea would explain to Isa how he wants to be remembered by everyone, hence the quote he is most famous for. Isa then goes on to tell him that he'll be remembered for being obnoxious. After bidding Ven farewell, the two head off to the castle, apparently ready for something. Just what they were planning exactly, was to sneak into the Castle at Radiant Garden, only to be thrown out by Dilan. A few years after that, Lea's heart was consumed by Darkness, yet the strength of his Heart allowed him to continue on as a Nobody. Eventually the other members of Organization XIII would find him, and go on to form the group. The only thing known about that time is he joined alongside Isa, both of them having a secret plan.
Axel: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Chain of Memories[/b]
We first meet Axel here after Xemnas inducts Roxas into the Organization, placing him under Axel's guidance. Due to Roxas acting like a zombie at first, Axel wasn't exactly sure how to teach him. That would change over time however as the two Nobodies began to bond with one another. After missions the two would eat sea salt ice cream atop the clock tower in Twilight Town, watching the sun set. However, this bond caused something unique to happen in Nobodies, Axel began to start showing emotions. He is present when Xion is inducted into the order, however he is assigned to Castle Oblivion to deal with the traitorous Marluxia and Larxene.
Now, regarding why he was assigned to take out Marluxia and Larxene. They were planning to usurp Xemnas by using Sora's powers along with Namine's power to alter memories. Having received these orders from Saix, Xemnas' second in command Axel set out at once. However Axel planned to eliminate one more member than was ordered, deciding to take out Zexion, viewing him as a threat to their plans to take out the Organization. Zexion had learned of Marluxia and Larxene's plan alongside Vexen and Lexaeus, deciding to manipulate Riku for their own ends.
Once inside Castle Oblivion, Axel allied himself with Larxene and Marluxia in attempt to worm his way into their ranks and gain their trust, as well as become the first Organization member to reveal himself to Sora. The fire master then pretended to battle Sora, when in all reality he was simply testing the young Keywielder. Upon the battles conclusion, Axel gave Sora his first set of World Cards, which would allow him to travel further into the Castle, as well as visit worlds from his memories.
Once the Keyblader leaves, Axel and Larxene have a serious conversation about how Axel was interested in the fact that despite becoming a Heartless, Sora retained his self consciousness. Larxene and Marluxia continued to be wary of Axel, that is until Vexen nearly revealed the existance of Roxas to Sora. Upon learning this, Marluxia ordered Axel to eliminate him, which the fire wielder did with ease. Having successfully taken out Vexen, he was officially accepted into Marluxia and Larxene's ranks. However unbeknownst to them, Axel had his own motives. Using his acceptance to his advantage, he allowed Namine to escape and make contact with Sora.
Something unusual happened following allowing Namine to escape. Within mere minutes, the Nobody found himself laughing at the chaos that was about to ensue. Later, he allowed Marluxia to figure out he was acting as a double agent during his tenure in the Castle. Remembering his orders to eliminate traitors, Axel prepared to do so, even with the other Nobody using Namine as a shield. However, Sora appeared then and had a rematch with Axel. The Nobody pretended to lose, stating it was worth saving Sora after all, which only confused the boy.
Axel isn't seen again until after Marluxia's defeat. The Nobody appeared in the basement of the Castle alongside Zexion. The younger, quieter Nobody would request the use of the Destiny Islands card, wishing to use it to dispose of Riku. Despite their previous issues however, Axel allows the Riku Replica to take out Zexion, promising him new powers and the ability to be able to defeat Riku. Having followed his orders, Axel would then return to The World That Never Was.
Upon his return, Axel began to feel as if Roxas had been replaced him with Xion, causing him to grow jealous. However upon Roxas' suggestion, the three of them began to spend time together, the duo now becoming a trio atop the Twilight Town Clock Tower, eating sea salt ice cream and watching sunsets after missions. Some time after this, Saix summons Axel, where it is learned that the other finds himself regretting not being able to talk to his former friend like he can Roxas and Xion. Saix then reminds Axel of their friendship and plans to take over the Organization.
Trouble soon followed this meeting however, as Xion learned of her true nature. She was attempting to leave the Organization, which left Axel pleading with her in front of a currently not on speaking terms with him Roxas. This dilemma between his friends left him torn in his attempt to save them both from Xemnas' intentions with either one of them. Xion and Axel were soon sent on a mission to Wonderland a few days after that argument ensued. During the mission Xion knocked out Xigbar and took off, with Axel not even attempting to stop her. A few days later, Roxas would learn of Xion's identity, as well as discover Axel kept it from him. In anger, Roxas would leave the Organization, leaving Axel distraught with his friends decision.
Under orders the following day, Axel tracks down Xion to the Old Mansion in Twilight Town where he'd learn of her intentions. Angrily he tells her that he is fed up with both her and Roxas selfishly doing whatever they want. A battle ensued then, with Axel managing to knock Xion unconscious. Once they returned to the World That Never Was the battle took its toll, causing a fatigued Axel to faint once Xemnas took Xion from his arms. While he was passed out, Roxas and Xion fought..and upon discovering the aftermath of the fight, Axel would find a popsicle stick with the word WINNER written on it left on his bed as a gift from his best friend.
Axel: Kingdom Hearts II[/i]
Like everyone else who had encountered Xion, Axel too had lost his memory of her completely by this time. However, he is fully aware he will have to track down Roxas under Xemnas' orders. Roxas is soon tracked by the Organization, located in DiZ's simulated Twilight Town. Upon Roxas' slaying of Dusks that appeared courtesy of a fake Vivi, Axel makes an appearance, introducing himself to the other. However, the reports of Roxas' memories being wiped and replaced with artificial ones prove true. Failure to recognize him prompts the Flurry of Dancing Flames to challenge the other to a duel...however he pulled his punches. Roxas manages to win the duel regardless however, and upon his victory DiZ arrives, attempting to make Roxas believe his virtual town is real and that Axel and his appearance are nothing more than a mere dream.
Protesting, Axel would begin to attempt to get Roxas to remember him yet again, only to be booted from the program as DiZ performed a reboot. His failure here caused him to get pressed with threats by both Xaldin and Xemnas. Naturally of course he kept in mind that he was ordered to eliminate Roxas, or find himself destroyed. In their next meeting, Roxas would learn that the two had been best friends from Namine, and even began to get Axel to believe he remembered. However, as a test..which would reveal Roxas had only been bluffing, Axel asks him to say their bosses name. Unable to answer, Axel realized Roxas had lied, which despite feeling bad, prompted him to summon Dusks to weaken the other as he prepares to kill him. However DiZ intervened yet again, freezing him to allow Roxas to escape to the virtual copy of the Old Mansion.
Realizing what had happened, Axel finally admits his friend is gone, and that the only thing he could do was kill him. After Roxas destroys the computer copy and enters the basement, he is pursued by Dusks and Assassins. The lesser Nobodies however, proved powerless against the Keywielding Nobody. Once they met again, Axel comments on how he is amazed by Roxas' fighting and is glad to see he regained his true memories. Despite this however, he is hurt by his previous encounter with Roxas and fights him, learning something new about his friend. He could dual wield Keyblades. Roxas would prove the victor in this battle, prompting Axel to disappear.
Axel then would choose to not carry out his mission and promised to meet his friend in the next life. As Sora reawakens, Riku entrusts Axel with Namine's protection. Something Namine said, regarding those who are dear to them despite being Nobodies strangely moved him. While Sora was travelling the worlds, Axel appeared on the Destiny Islands, kidnapping Kairi in an attempt to draw Sora out. Axel had a plan of his own by doing so...he wanted to cause Sora to become a Heartless again..and by Sora becoming a Heartless, Roxas would be reborn. However Riku intervened, creating a Corridor of Darkness that enabled Kairi to escape, where she would hide in Twilight Town until Sora came for her.
Unfortunately for her, Axel follows her to Twilight Town and kidnaps her again, only for someone else to kidnap her. Under orders to truly give Axel something to worry about, Saix had shown up. After Radiant Garden's invasion, Xemnas would be confronted by Sora, however Xemnas decided to take his leave, leaving Axel to greet Sora. During their meeting, Axel hinted that the Keyblade caused the captured Hearts held by Heartless to flee, but refused to say what the Organization wanted with the Hearts. Sora would put two and two together and realize Axel is the one who kidnapped Kairi, and the Nobody confirmed this. However, Saix had appeared, and Axel exited through a Dark Corridor.
During their trip to the World That Never Was, Sora and his friends found themselves trapped in the Betwixt and Between by the Nobodies. Axel arrived on scene, this time stating he was here to help. Teaming up with Sora they would begin to take out the Nobodies. Axel however noticed the Dusks numbers were too great Axel put his entire being into his final attack, saving his best friends true self. Sora remained with him up until he faded away, with Axel apologizing for involving Kairi. Confused Sora asked him what he had been trying to do. Axel stated that he wanted to see Roxas, the only person who ever made him feel like he had a heart. He also told Sora that oddly enough, Sora made him feel teh same way and used the last of his powers to open up a passageway to the World That Never Was before he faded away entirely. Axel wouldn't appear again until right before Roxas and Sora's mental battle, giving his friend one final farewell.
After wandering the darkness for awhile, Axel soon reunited with his lost heart, becoming Lea once again...but that story will be continued in KINGDOM HEARTS: DREAM DROP DISTANCE
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance[/i]
Lea, after dreaming of Roxas reminding him of a promise he made, finds himself waking up in Radiant Garden with his memories of his time as Axel intact. He notices Dilan(Xaldin),Aeleus(Lexaeus),Even(Vexen),and Ienzo(Zexion) are revived as well and human once more. After being talked out of searching for the others by Aeleus, Lea finds Ansem the Wise's notes on the DTD and leaves in search of the others.
Lea's travels eventually lead him to Disney Castle, where he arrives just in time to help Mickey, Donald, and Goofy save Queen Minnie who had been kidnapped by Pete and Maleficent. He later joins the group in Yen Sid's Tower where he requests to become a Keyblade Wielder. Yen Sid warns him the path ahead is a hard one. He is then sent to Merlin and the three Fairies from Cinderella who use their magic to compress the time his training would take. He'd eventually learn of what was happening in The World That Never was and arrive just in time to save Sora from what Master Xehanort had planned for him.
Hmm... well, could you tell me what kind of person you are, kupo?
Lea…well you can say his personality has many sides to it. As a teenager when he met Ventus, he was childish and extremely competitive, even going so far as to disrupt his friend Isa’s planned schedule to fight Ventus. This is again seen when they are being thrown out of the castle in Radiant Garden by Dilan during the ending credits, who had a flailing Lea in his arms attempting to escape. Lea also has a want to be remembered by everyone he meets, a trait that was apparently passed on to his Nobody Axel. The need to be remembered by everyone he meets is what coined the phrase everyone knows him for ”Got it memorized?”
As Axel, however his personality undergoes quite a few changes. When he is first seen, he has a calm, stoic, and very mysterious demeanor. In fact those traits are said to rival yet another member of Organization XIII that had them; Marluxia himself. He also is gifted with a silver tongue, proving to be a very good liar, a trait that has helped people be unable to read him. While he comes off as fooling around when it comes to work and other things, he is in fact manipulating you. While in conversation, you can see he is in fact very witty, as seen in conversations with Larxene whenever Marluxia wasn’t around. However he appears to be blind in a few areas, especially women as he seemed unphased by Larxene’s slightly flirtatious behavior towards him.
He is also quick to betrayal, willing to betray anyone so long as his goals are accomplished. Death is nothing but a joke to him as Axel also, seeing as he killed Vexen with no hesitation whatsoever, and was willing to go so far as to threaten to kill Namine when she was being used as a human shield by Marluxia. He is secretive when he wants to be, keeping his actions hidden from the Organization, especially when he is in Castle Oblivion. However he will do what is necessary to see his plans or his allies plans succeed.
However, despite all that mentioned above, he has a very go with the flow, sarcastic, and laid back attitude, especially when it comes to missions or orders from the Organization. Now, despite being a Nobody and his actions at Castle Oblivion, he is very protective of Roxas and Xion, taking a sort of older brother role when it comes to them. He didn't like talking about his past much, and as Lea still won't and will change the subject quickly. However, being around Roxas..and Sora gave him a semblance of humanity you could say. This is moreso seen around his death where he begins to feel various emotions like sadness, happiness and other emotions. While unsure, it is at least suspected by Xemnas that he, Roxas, and Xion have begun to form emotions by being in close contact with Sora's heart. As Lea, he will maintain that sarcastic, go with the flow, laid back personality, however he will be trying to atone for his actions while working for Organization XIII.
...Oh, kupo... Then... what side do you fight for, kupo?[/color][/b]
"I fight on the side of Light..for now anyway."
I don't mean to seem like I'm prying, but what dreams and aspirations do you have, kupo?
"Hmmm...dreams and aspirations you ask?" Lea brought a hand to his chin then as he contemplated this. "I guess..I want to keep the worlds safe. I don't want to see that crazy old man Xehanort's plans happen. I want to make up for the harm I may have caused in the Organization. And above all..I want to keep my promise to Roxas."
Ah, that makes sense, kupo... sorta... well, what do you like, kupo?
Lea leaned up against the wall, arms folded in front of his chest as he thought for a moment. What did he like? It had been so long since someone asked him this. Finally after a minute or two he spoke up. "Well, I like Sea Salt Ice Cream. I also like making new friends. With every new friend I make..I get remembered by just one more person.
Me too! Then, what do you dislike, kupo?
"Oh so you want to know what I dislike now? You certainly have a lot of questions." Lea said with a grin before continuing. "I dislike those that mess with my friends. I extremely dislike Xehanort for what he's trying to pull as well.
I'll remember that... what's your weakness, kupo?
"My weakness is easy. Ya see...I'm sort of a..fire master. Like I'm immune to it and everything. Got it memorized? However that immunity comes with a price. I'm extremely weak against ice and water magic."
N-not that I'd ever attempt to use that against you or anything, kupo...! Er... next question! W-what is your strength, kupo?
Lea rubbed his temples next, amazed that such a little guy had so many questions. "My strength lies in my fire magic. I excell there. I'm even immune to it. Using fire on me will have the same effect casting Cure will.
I never would have guessed, kupo! So, tell me, kupo.. What's the secret password, kupo?
Lea grinned as he held his hand out, summoning the very thing that was the password. "Keyblade"
Ah, well I am afraid I must go, kupo. One last question before I do, kupo. How did you find your way here, kupo?
-points to Caius-
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A voice caused Lea to pause and turn, a grin appearing on his face. "Oh look a moogle out here in the middle of nowhere. The name's Lea. L-E-A. Got it memorized?"
Is that what everyone calls you, kupo?
Lea nodded to the Moogle's question, although he hesitated a bit at first. "You can also call me Axel, or even The Flurry of Dancing Flames. Just don't call me Number VIII. I'm not part of the Organization anymore so there's no sense in callin' me that ya know?"
That's a great name for a girl, kupo! You... are a girl, aren't you, kupo?
Lea's right arm reached up to scratch at the back of his head before speaking, motioning with his left hand as he did so. "Whoa whoa whoa whoa. I know I have long hair but that doesn't make me a girl. I'm a guy. Got it memorized?"
O-of course! I was just... messing around, kupo! Ahem. Anyway, kupo. Uh. How old are you, kupo?
Lea chuckled lightly at this question, not really knowing how old he is simply because he only recently got his human body back. "Why do you need to know that? Me just being here not good enough for ya?"
Really? Everyone lately seems to be strange, kupo... so... no offense...but what species are you, kupo?
Lea chuckled again, putting both arms behind his head as he leaned up against the wall. "I'm the person your mom dreams of every night." He offered the moogle a smirk before quickly being honest. "I'm just kidding man. I'm human."
I knew that... It's just this light in here, kupo... my eyes can't focus... what do you look like, kupo?
I-interesting...Which world is your home, kupo?
"I'm originally from Radiant Garden. Grew up there with my buddy Isa."
I see... That's an interesting looking weapon, kupo. What do you call it, kupo?
Cool! Do you know any attacks, kupo?
Lea actually laughed at this question as his weapon vanished in a burst of flame. "Do I know any attacks? I wasn't called The Flurry of Dancing Flames for nothin' ya know." He ran a hand through his hair before sighing. "But I guess I can tell ya a few of my moves."
Fire Immunity: Not necessarily an attack, just...solid fact really. Lea is immune to any and all fire based attacks.....with the exception of Dark Fire/Fira/Firaga. Should you even attempt to hit him with one it will simply have the same effect Cure magic would. However this immunity comes with a price. Water and Blizzard Magic do double damage against him.
Fire Wall: Lea will focus the power of fire to summon a wall that will close in around the perimeter of the battlefield. Wall lasts for 3 turns. Cooldown: 3 posts.
Magma Floor: Lea covers the entire floor with magma, damaging the opponent just by them standing there. The magma covers the ground for 3 posts. This technique can be obliterated by Roxas and Sora’s Clear Light ability.(reaction command in game) Cooldown: 3 posts. Cooldown will not initiate until the magma floor wears off.
Blazing Geyser: An unnamed attack in the game itself, however Lea will throw his weapon at his opponent 4 times for a combo before finishing by summoning a jet of flame directly beneath or in front of them. Cooldown: 3 posts
Blazing Camouflage: Due to his immunity to fire, Lea is capable of hiding within, as well as moving about within flames themselves. However this not only serves as a defensive technique, but an offensive one as well. This technique often gives him the element of surprise, allowing him to jump out at an opponent, with plumes of flames following him to deal Fire damage to his opponents. Cooldown: 2 posts
Firaga: The third tier of spells in fire magic. When used, a large and powerful fireball is launched towards his opponent, inflicting fire damage. Cooldown: 3 posts
Triple Firaga: A fourth spell in the fire magic tier. Unlike normal Firaga where one fireball is launched, three fireballs are launched. These fireballs have the ability to strike one opponent for massive fire damage, or split off and strike no more than three opponents separately. Cooldown: 4 posts
Fire Raid: Similar to Strike Raid, however this attack deals fire damage. Lea will throw his weapon at his opponent, hitting them twice(once on impact, once on return) unless it is deflected or blocked. His weapon then returns to his hand.
Cooldown: 1 Post
That's not bad, kupo..! Can you tell me anything about your past, kupo?
"Geez, for a little guy you sure have lots of questions." Reaching into his cloak, he withdrew a rather thick journal and tossed it to the moogle's feet. "Hope you enjoy your read.".
Lea is first met in Radiant Garden alongside his best friend Isa while Ven is training in Radiant Garden. They happened to be walking by when Lea noticed Ven's wooden Keyblade laying on the ground and picked it up. After asking Ven if it was his, once Ven responded he'd remark sarcastically how it was cute that Ven still played with wooden swords. However, despite his age and by pulling out his frisbees, he'd introduce himself to Ventus and challenge the boy to a one one one match which he would end up losing.
Upon losing, Lea immediately calls Isa out for not making up some sort of excuse for as to why he lost to Ven, prompting all three of them to laugh. Lea then goes on to tell Ven that they will meet again because they are friends now. Following up telling that to Ven, Lea would explain to Isa how he wants to be remembered by everyone, hence the quote he is most famous for. Isa then goes on to tell him that he'll be remembered for being obnoxious. After bidding Ven farewell, the two head off to the castle, apparently ready for something. Just what they were planning exactly, was to sneak into the Castle at Radiant Garden, only to be thrown out by Dilan. A few years after that, Lea's heart was consumed by Darkness, yet the strength of his Heart allowed him to continue on as a Nobody. Eventually the other members of Organization XIII would find him, and go on to form the group. The only thing known about that time is he joined alongside Isa, both of them having a secret plan.
Axel: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Chain of Memories[/b]
We first meet Axel here after Xemnas inducts Roxas into the Organization, placing him under Axel's guidance. Due to Roxas acting like a zombie at first, Axel wasn't exactly sure how to teach him. That would change over time however as the two Nobodies began to bond with one another. After missions the two would eat sea salt ice cream atop the clock tower in Twilight Town, watching the sun set. However, this bond caused something unique to happen in Nobodies, Axel began to start showing emotions. He is present when Xion is inducted into the order, however he is assigned to Castle Oblivion to deal with the traitorous Marluxia and Larxene.
Now, regarding why he was assigned to take out Marluxia and Larxene. They were planning to usurp Xemnas by using Sora's powers along with Namine's power to alter memories. Having received these orders from Saix, Xemnas' second in command Axel set out at once. However Axel planned to eliminate one more member than was ordered, deciding to take out Zexion, viewing him as a threat to their plans to take out the Organization. Zexion had learned of Marluxia and Larxene's plan alongside Vexen and Lexaeus, deciding to manipulate Riku for their own ends.
Once inside Castle Oblivion, Axel allied himself with Larxene and Marluxia in attempt to worm his way into their ranks and gain their trust, as well as become the first Organization member to reveal himself to Sora. The fire master then pretended to battle Sora, when in all reality he was simply testing the young Keywielder. Upon the battles conclusion, Axel gave Sora his first set of World Cards, which would allow him to travel further into the Castle, as well as visit worlds from his memories.
Once the Keyblader leaves, Axel and Larxene have a serious conversation about how Axel was interested in the fact that despite becoming a Heartless, Sora retained his self consciousness. Larxene and Marluxia continued to be wary of Axel, that is until Vexen nearly revealed the existance of Roxas to Sora. Upon learning this, Marluxia ordered Axel to eliminate him, which the fire wielder did with ease. Having successfully taken out Vexen, he was officially accepted into Marluxia and Larxene's ranks. However unbeknownst to them, Axel had his own motives. Using his acceptance to his advantage, he allowed Namine to escape and make contact with Sora.
Something unusual happened following allowing Namine to escape. Within mere minutes, the Nobody found himself laughing at the chaos that was about to ensue. Later, he allowed Marluxia to figure out he was acting as a double agent during his tenure in the Castle. Remembering his orders to eliminate traitors, Axel prepared to do so, even with the other Nobody using Namine as a shield. However, Sora appeared then and had a rematch with Axel. The Nobody pretended to lose, stating it was worth saving Sora after all, which only confused the boy.
Axel isn't seen again until after Marluxia's defeat. The Nobody appeared in the basement of the Castle alongside Zexion. The younger, quieter Nobody would request the use of the Destiny Islands card, wishing to use it to dispose of Riku. Despite their previous issues however, Axel allows the Riku Replica to take out Zexion, promising him new powers and the ability to be able to defeat Riku. Having followed his orders, Axel would then return to The World That Never Was.
Upon his return, Axel began to feel as if Roxas had been replaced him with Xion, causing him to grow jealous. However upon Roxas' suggestion, the three of them began to spend time together, the duo now becoming a trio atop the Twilight Town Clock Tower, eating sea salt ice cream and watching sunsets after missions. Some time after this, Saix summons Axel, where it is learned that the other finds himself regretting not being able to talk to his former friend like he can Roxas and Xion. Saix then reminds Axel of their friendship and plans to take over the Organization.
Trouble soon followed this meeting however, as Xion learned of her true nature. She was attempting to leave the Organization, which left Axel pleading with her in front of a currently not on speaking terms with him Roxas. This dilemma between his friends left him torn in his attempt to save them both from Xemnas' intentions with either one of them. Xion and Axel were soon sent on a mission to Wonderland a few days after that argument ensued. During the mission Xion knocked out Xigbar and took off, with Axel not even attempting to stop her. A few days later, Roxas would learn of Xion's identity, as well as discover Axel kept it from him. In anger, Roxas would leave the Organization, leaving Axel distraught with his friends decision.
Under orders the following day, Axel tracks down Xion to the Old Mansion in Twilight Town where he'd learn of her intentions. Angrily he tells her that he is fed up with both her and Roxas selfishly doing whatever they want. A battle ensued then, with Axel managing to knock Xion unconscious. Once they returned to the World That Never Was the battle took its toll, causing a fatigued Axel to faint once Xemnas took Xion from his arms. While he was passed out, Roxas and Xion fought..and upon discovering the aftermath of the fight, Axel would find a popsicle stick with the word WINNER written on it left on his bed as a gift from his best friend.
Axel: Kingdom Hearts II[/i]
Like everyone else who had encountered Xion, Axel too had lost his memory of her completely by this time. However, he is fully aware he will have to track down Roxas under Xemnas' orders. Roxas is soon tracked by the Organization, located in DiZ's simulated Twilight Town. Upon Roxas' slaying of Dusks that appeared courtesy of a fake Vivi, Axel makes an appearance, introducing himself to the other. However, the reports of Roxas' memories being wiped and replaced with artificial ones prove true. Failure to recognize him prompts the Flurry of Dancing Flames to challenge the other to a duel...however he pulled his punches. Roxas manages to win the duel regardless however, and upon his victory DiZ arrives, attempting to make Roxas believe his virtual town is real and that Axel and his appearance are nothing more than a mere dream.
Protesting, Axel would begin to attempt to get Roxas to remember him yet again, only to be booted from the program as DiZ performed a reboot. His failure here caused him to get pressed with threats by both Xaldin and Xemnas. Naturally of course he kept in mind that he was ordered to eliminate Roxas, or find himself destroyed. In their next meeting, Roxas would learn that the two had been best friends from Namine, and even began to get Axel to believe he remembered. However, as a test..which would reveal Roxas had only been bluffing, Axel asks him to say their bosses name. Unable to answer, Axel realized Roxas had lied, which despite feeling bad, prompted him to summon Dusks to weaken the other as he prepares to kill him. However DiZ intervened yet again, freezing him to allow Roxas to escape to the virtual copy of the Old Mansion.
Realizing what had happened, Axel finally admits his friend is gone, and that the only thing he could do was kill him. After Roxas destroys the computer copy and enters the basement, he is pursued by Dusks and Assassins. The lesser Nobodies however, proved powerless against the Keywielding Nobody. Once they met again, Axel comments on how he is amazed by Roxas' fighting and is glad to see he regained his true memories. Despite this however, he is hurt by his previous encounter with Roxas and fights him, learning something new about his friend. He could dual wield Keyblades. Roxas would prove the victor in this battle, prompting Axel to disappear.
Axel then would choose to not carry out his mission and promised to meet his friend in the next life. As Sora reawakens, Riku entrusts Axel with Namine's protection. Something Namine said, regarding those who are dear to them despite being Nobodies strangely moved him. While Sora was travelling the worlds, Axel appeared on the Destiny Islands, kidnapping Kairi in an attempt to draw Sora out. Axel had a plan of his own by doing so...he wanted to cause Sora to become a Heartless again..and by Sora becoming a Heartless, Roxas would be reborn. However Riku intervened, creating a Corridor of Darkness that enabled Kairi to escape, where she would hide in Twilight Town until Sora came for her.
Unfortunately for her, Axel follows her to Twilight Town and kidnaps her again, only for someone else to kidnap her. Under orders to truly give Axel something to worry about, Saix had shown up. After Radiant Garden's invasion, Xemnas would be confronted by Sora, however Xemnas decided to take his leave, leaving Axel to greet Sora. During their meeting, Axel hinted that the Keyblade caused the captured Hearts held by Heartless to flee, but refused to say what the Organization wanted with the Hearts. Sora would put two and two together and realize Axel is the one who kidnapped Kairi, and the Nobody confirmed this. However, Saix had appeared, and Axel exited through a Dark Corridor.
During their trip to the World That Never Was, Sora and his friends found themselves trapped in the Betwixt and Between by the Nobodies. Axel arrived on scene, this time stating he was here to help. Teaming up with Sora they would begin to take out the Nobodies. Axel however noticed the Dusks numbers were too great Axel put his entire being into his final attack, saving his best friends true self. Sora remained with him up until he faded away, with Axel apologizing for involving Kairi. Confused Sora asked him what he had been trying to do. Axel stated that he wanted to see Roxas, the only person who ever made him feel like he had a heart. He also told Sora that oddly enough, Sora made him feel teh same way and used the last of his powers to open up a passageway to the World That Never Was before he faded away entirely. Axel wouldn't appear again until right before Roxas and Sora's mental battle, giving his friend one final farewell.
After wandering the darkness for awhile, Axel soon reunited with his lost heart, becoming Lea once again...but that story will be continued in KINGDOM HEARTS: DREAM DROP DISTANCE
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance[/i]
Lea, after dreaming of Roxas reminding him of a promise he made, finds himself waking up in Radiant Garden with his memories of his time as Axel intact. He notices Dilan(Xaldin),Aeleus(Lexaeus),Even(Vexen),and Ienzo(Zexion) are revived as well and human once more. After being talked out of searching for the others by Aeleus, Lea finds Ansem the Wise's notes on the DTD and leaves in search of the others.
Lea's travels eventually lead him to Disney Castle, where he arrives just in time to help Mickey, Donald, and Goofy save Queen Minnie who had been kidnapped by Pete and Maleficent. He later joins the group in Yen Sid's Tower where he requests to become a Keyblade Wielder. Yen Sid warns him the path ahead is a hard one. He is then sent to Merlin and the three Fairies from Cinderella who use their magic to compress the time his training would take. He'd eventually learn of what was happening in The World That Never was and arrive just in time to save Sora from what Master Xehanort had planned for him.
Hmm... well, could you tell me what kind of person you are, kupo?
Lea…well you can say his personality has many sides to it. As a teenager when he met Ventus, he was childish and extremely competitive, even going so far as to disrupt his friend Isa’s planned schedule to fight Ventus. This is again seen when they are being thrown out of the castle in Radiant Garden by Dilan during the ending credits, who had a flailing Lea in his arms attempting to escape. Lea also has a want to be remembered by everyone he meets, a trait that was apparently passed on to his Nobody Axel. The need to be remembered by everyone he meets is what coined the phrase everyone knows him for ”Got it memorized?”
As Axel, however his personality undergoes quite a few changes. When he is first seen, he has a calm, stoic, and very mysterious demeanor. In fact those traits are said to rival yet another member of Organization XIII that had them; Marluxia himself. He also is gifted with a silver tongue, proving to be a very good liar, a trait that has helped people be unable to read him. While he comes off as fooling around when it comes to work and other things, he is in fact manipulating you. While in conversation, you can see he is in fact very witty, as seen in conversations with Larxene whenever Marluxia wasn’t around. However he appears to be blind in a few areas, especially women as he seemed unphased by Larxene’s slightly flirtatious behavior towards him.
He is also quick to betrayal, willing to betray anyone so long as his goals are accomplished. Death is nothing but a joke to him as Axel also, seeing as he killed Vexen with no hesitation whatsoever, and was willing to go so far as to threaten to kill Namine when she was being used as a human shield by Marluxia. He is secretive when he wants to be, keeping his actions hidden from the Organization, especially when he is in Castle Oblivion. However he will do what is necessary to see his plans or his allies plans succeed.
However, despite all that mentioned above, he has a very go with the flow, sarcastic, and laid back attitude, especially when it comes to missions or orders from the Organization. Now, despite being a Nobody and his actions at Castle Oblivion, he is very protective of Roxas and Xion, taking a sort of older brother role when it comes to them. He didn't like talking about his past much, and as Lea still won't and will change the subject quickly. However, being around Roxas..and Sora gave him a semblance of humanity you could say. This is moreso seen around his death where he begins to feel various emotions like sadness, happiness and other emotions. While unsure, it is at least suspected by Xemnas that he, Roxas, and Xion have begun to form emotions by being in close contact with Sora's heart. As Lea, he will maintain that sarcastic, go with the flow, laid back personality, however he will be trying to atone for his actions while working for Organization XIII.
...Oh, kupo... Then... what side do you fight for, kupo?[/color][/b]
"I fight on the side of Light..for now anyway."
I don't mean to seem like I'm prying, but what dreams and aspirations do you have, kupo?
"Hmmm...dreams and aspirations you ask?" Lea brought a hand to his chin then as he contemplated this. "I guess..I want to keep the worlds safe. I don't want to see that crazy old man Xehanort's plans happen. I want to make up for the harm I may have caused in the Organization. And above all..I want to keep my promise to Roxas."
Ah, that makes sense, kupo... sorta... well, what do you like, kupo?
Lea leaned up against the wall, arms folded in front of his chest as he thought for a moment. What did he like? It had been so long since someone asked him this. Finally after a minute or two he spoke up. "Well, I like Sea Salt Ice Cream. I also like making new friends. With every new friend I make..I get remembered by just one more person.
Me too! Then, what do you dislike, kupo?
"Oh so you want to know what I dislike now? You certainly have a lot of questions." Lea said with a grin before continuing. "I dislike those that mess with my friends. I extremely dislike Xehanort for what he's trying to pull as well.
I'll remember that... what's your weakness, kupo?
"My weakness is easy. Ya see...I'm sort of a..fire master. Like I'm immune to it and everything. Got it memorized? However that immunity comes with a price. I'm extremely weak against ice and water magic."
N-not that I'd ever attempt to use that against you or anything, kupo...! Er... next question! W-what is your strength, kupo?
Lea rubbed his temples next, amazed that such a little guy had so many questions. "My strength lies in my fire magic. I excell there. I'm even immune to it. Using fire on me will have the same effect casting Cure will.
I never would have guessed, kupo! So, tell me, kupo.. What's the secret password, kupo?
Lea grinned as he held his hand out, summoning the very thing that was the password. "Keyblade"
Ah, well I am afraid I must go, kupo. One last question before I do, kupo. How did you find your way here, kupo?
-points to Caius-
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