Seniority

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Xemnas exhaled slowly as he looked forlornly to the sky for answers. Here on his altar he sat in a moment of weakness. The gods forbid anyone ever see him in such a state of disarray, or they would all lose their faith in him completely.

He inhaled, feeling the energy charged air vibrating around him. He closed his eyes and tilted his head upwards towards Kingdom Heart's light. He exhaled again, very slowly. It was the same ritual he did day in and day out, regardless of the others or their politics. This was his time, his sweet alone time with his one true love.

He spread his arms like an eagle preparing to take flight and inhaled deeply. "Heed me! My Kingdom Hearts. Give us the strength—" He paused for a moment, deviating from his usual incantation. "Give me the strength to serve you, to rid us of the fools that hinder us. Cast your blessings upon us true followers. Send those that betray you back to nothing..."

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Vexen shakily grasped at a test tube on the desk, trembling feverishly as he attempted to pour its contents into another test tube. A sudden creak caused him to jump, dropping the tube one the floor. He looked around in terror, grasping at the front of his coat. "H-Hello? N-number six? ....S-superior? ...n-number eleven?"

He clenched his eyes shut at the though. He braced himself for the feel of the assassin's grip on his shoulder and the heavy, sickly sweet smell of flowers. It didn't come though. His eyes darted about the lab, wide with madness and paranoia.

Marluxia had turned him into a mass of raw nerve. Now the chilly academic was always on edge, always watching, waiting. He hadn't been around as much lately, but he always returned. They were treading a fine line between victory and oblivion. Marluxia's plan was too far under way to go back now. Oh, what had he gotten himself into? Agreeing to Marluxia's plan? He should have known better. It was only a matter of time before the Superior put them out of his misery.

"You're not going to crack on us now are you Vexy~"

Vexen looked up, a jolt running down his spine. He clenched his chest and he realized in horror who's voice it was long before their eyes met.

Larxene smiled at the academic, laying cocking her head and setting a hand on her side. Behind her stood the ominous barer of betrayal himself, Marluxia. He smirked at Vexen silently, a doting taunt for the elder to say something. 'I told you so' was written all over his face, and in sparkly bright pink ink too.

Larxene strolled forward with all the grace and confidence of her old self. He eyes never left Vexen's even as she came before him, prodding him pointedly in the chest. "So, you're in on it to. Fan-fucking-tastic. I thought you said this plan was going to work Marluxia," she said, casting a glance back at the other male.

Marluxia smirked and took several steps closer. "Do not worry, Larxene. Vexen is far more a capable accomplice than he will at first appear," he purred, a slight grin playing at his lips.

"How dare you speak of me in such a manner! I am number four in this organization! I am your sup—" but he couldn't bring himself to finish his train of thought as Marluxia suddenly appeared by his side, hands on his shoulders once more.

"Vexen," he said in his soft but authoritative tone. "You serve me now. We are an organization unto our own now. Our family is slowly growing. Soon will have the strength to strike back at those narrow-minded fools that prevent us from reaching our true potential! But, in order to do that, you must trust me."

Vexen shuddered, his knees going weak as he felt Marluxia's breath on his neck. He draped his head, then nodded slowly. He was a weak fool. He could not stand up to Xemnas, far less Marluxia. He knew he was in over his head, but he couldn't get out now.

Larxene cackled maniacally, her shrill, evil laughter shaking him to the bones. "They won't stand a chance against us Marlu~ Even if science boy is no help at all!"

Vexen was ready to retort, but a gently placed finger on his lips stopped him dead in his tracks. "There is one more piece yet to the puzzle, Larxene. Once the whole picture is displayed for you I'm sure you can appreciate our comrade much more. After all, we are not Xemnas' organization. Our shall be built on unshakable loyalty and strength. A new era is coming. The dawn of a great age for the nobodies is arising."

Larxene regarded him with a blank face, then nodded solemnly. Then a devilish grin found its way onto her lips.

"Whatever you say....Superior."