XIII's Rebirth

Journey

Entering the ORC I sit down next to Ruby who looks me up and down. "Not that I hate the look, but could you return to normal Roxas." Ruby says and I sigh. "If I had the knowledge of how to do so, then I would have by now." I say as I look at her and then the rest of them. Rias decides to cut the silence. "Alright, now because you were challenged you have been granted one wish, and access to The Underworld." Rias begins and I look up at her. "That will not be necessary" o say and stand up.

Rias then looks at me confused before I continue. "It is clear that this world has no need for our assistance as no Heartless have appeared here. The same cannot be said for other worlds." I say and Xion looks up at me. "Wait, we're leaving." She says and a portal opens up. "Indeed you are" a voice is heard from the other side. Exiting shows the visage of Stratos in his 'human' form. He fixes his eyes on me and sighs. "Roxas, I thought you would have a greater understanding of that power by now." He says sarcastically as I walk up to him. "Just focus your mind on your true power. You should revert back to normal." He says with a wave of his hand as I feel light rush over me and I'm back to normal.

Ruby gets up off the couch and goes to Stratos. "Already, thought we might get more time." She says as Axel and Xion walk over as well. "Yeah, well I think a change of worldly scenery is needed. Honestly I think this world needs a cataclysmic event to happen to reset the chain of being." He says and I sigh. "Alright, can we wait a bit though Aqua has passed out from stress." I say and he looks at me. "Why would that hap... Oh, nevermind." He says but stops himself. Rias then looks at us and questions. "What is going on and who is he?!" Stratos then looks at The ORC and then whispers to us. "Wow tough crowd, mind we take this to your place." He says and teleports us to the house.

We arrive at the Grey Area and Aqua is seen sitting there looking down with a solemn look on her face. "Aqua, your up already." I say and she looks back at me. "Oh, Hey Roxas." She says with a low tone. I take note of it but don't bring it up yet. "Alright! Now that everyone is here, let me explain." Stratos declares as everyone sits down. Umbra then appears out of Xion's Shadow. "Umbra,Where were you in the fight?" I ask and she looks at me. "Oh, I was helping Xion by defending her from the back. No one suspects your shadow to attack you." She says and I nod.

Stratos then looks at us all and sits down. "Now then, as I said before you lot are leaving this world. Reason being is that this world has no real reason for you and... Them." He says as he points to me and Ruby. Aqua after hearing this looks down, so does Xion. "In all honesty, I would have moved you out the moment I found out it was this world but I needed to be sure that Roxas' memories would be complete." He further explains. Axel then begins to ponder. "So, where are we going" Stratos points at Ruby and she shifts uncontrollably. "Her world, reason being is that it is a melting pot for light and darkness, with darkness being the main ingredient. I want you lot to help counter this." He says and stands up, pacing in front of us. "Instead Of Heartless Or Unversed you'll be fighting creatures known as Grimm. There larger but aren't very durable, well to your weapons and magic that is." He says which gets a chuckle from all of us bar Aqua.

"Anyway, I also came here to collect your heart Roxas, like I said before the world survived somehow and he needs to return." I nod and he holds his hand out. A small spark of light exits my chest and goes to his palm. I put my hand on my chest and feel something odd. "I don't feel different." I say and he looks at me. "Huh, I was expecting you to say something along the lines of 'I feel nothing' but... WHAT THE!" He says as he backs up. "What?" We all ask as we stand up. "Oh, sorry for the outburst, it's just that it seems Roxas still has a heart." He says and we look shocked. "R-really" Xion asks and he nods.

He then shakes his head. "Anyway, ignoring that little distraction. The time has come." He says as he creates a portal in front of us. "This shall take you right to Ruby's world. Now once there she'll act as your guide to help fit in." He say and she jumps towards the portal. "What about Umbra." I ask and he looks at the humanoid Heartless. "Hmm, I think it'll be alright. Besides her world has got some quirks just like this one." He states and I walk to the portal. Axel and Umbra walk up to it as well. "You lot go first, I need to have a word with these 2 in private." He says as we walk through.