Grotesquery

That doesn't necessarily mean that only 3 of the old Organization's members are part of the new one. Remember that there are still 9 other members who supposedly didn't make the cut, and any one of them could be in the True Organization.

His objective was to control Sora. As far as I know, he could have been working with Xehanort the whole time and only said he was betraying the Organization to get Larxene on his side. Everyone is a suspect, even traitors. I hope your joking, cause that actually made me laugh.

It looks like her head was added in Photoshop.

Now I know that this has been a subject of much debate in the Kingdom Hearts fandom as of late, but I just wanted to give my two cents on the subject, and see if anyone else had any ideas. Now I'm in no way saying that these picks are better than anyone else's; this is just what I've come up with so far. No.I Master Xehanort No.II Xehanort (In his prime, similar to No-Heart) No. III Young Xehanort No. IV Braig No. V Xemnas No. VI Xehanort's Heartless No. VII Vanitas No. VIII Isa No. IX Lumaria (Marluxia) No. X Rould (Luxord) No. XI Terra-Xehanort No. XII No. XIII So yeah, that's who I've been rooting for. And yes, I did list Luxord and Marluxia with human names. They're actual names are obviously unconfirmed, but I would imagine those as being the most probable. I did have some ideas for XII and XIII, but their so far-fetched that I won't even bother posting them here.

Numero 5: Zala Cruscio Zala suddenly felt an overwhelming power oppressing the area. She was able to pinpoint where it was coming from, and noticed a teenage boy crouching on the roof of a nearby building. She quickly discerned that he was a sniper, and was busy charging up a powerful shot. Fearing the worst, she darted towards the 8 Numero and began casting a reflective shield to protect the both of them. "Look out!" She screamed in warning, just barely making it to the young girl in peril. She steadied herself in front of the girl and prepared for the bullet's inevitable impact. "I must say I'm surprised..." She said. "Sniping off a defenseless little girl in such a big bad place as this? I didn't expect you to be such a coward number 2."

Please Nomura, no.

Numero 1: Xivel Sygnalis Xivel slowly walked past the numerous closed shops in the alley; shops which were obviously shut down in preparation of the war. However, one particularly large tavern on the corner seemed to still be open, and was currently packed to the brim with Numero who wished to wait out the violence. Xivel was curious as to what was happening in the city recently, and deemed this the perfect place to pick up on some information. He proceeded to enter the building silently, maneuvering his way through the crowds of people in an attempt to reach the bar while attracting as little attention as possible. When he finally reached the counter, he was approached by a burly looking bartender. “What can I get ya?” He asked. Xivel took his seat and answered, “A glass of milk will be fine.” The bartender did a double take. “Scuse’ me?” Xivel replied, “A glass of milk, and nothing else.” The bartender looked at him incredulously. “Are you serious?” Xivel gazed upwards. “Are you?” He replied. “People can’t afford to be intoxicated at a time like this.” The bartender stroked his stubbly chin. “I suppose’ you’re right.” He said, and then proceeded to fill out Xivel’s order. In the meantime, Xivel began listening in for any conversations around him that might prove interesting, when he heard two men behind him whose conversation had piqued his interest. “It’s getting pretty crazy out there huh?” Said the first man. “Yeah, those Numero are on a whole other level! I’m stayin’ in here until the Cero’s decided and everything blows over.” The second man replied. The first man took a sip of his cider, and then said, “So who do you think it’ll be? I heard that Numero 8 and 9 are pretty tough…” The second man nodded his head, and then replied, “Yeah, but what about the higher ups?” The man’s acquaintance scoffed. “Pfft, Xei and Frax? They might be TOO strong for their own good. They couldn’t take this war seriously even if they tried.” The second man tilted his head back in thought. “Well, what about Number One? Has anyone heard anything about him?” The other man gazed into his drink with a look of worry on his face. “That’s the strange thing; no one’s seen him anywhere since the war started. You’d think that with his reputation, we would at least have an increase in the insanity rates. But no, nothing.” He replied. “Where do you think he is?” The second man asked. The first man shook his head. “I don’t know. But with the way things are going, I hope he never shows up.” Xivel decided that he had heard enough. He got up and prepared to leave, but was stopped by the bartender. “Hey!” The bartender yelled. “Don’t you want your drink?” Xivel looked back and frowned. “No, I just remembered I don’t have any money on me.” He said, and then proceeded towards the door. The bartender yelled after him, “Wait! It’s dangerous out there!” Xivel looked back one last time. “No…” He said, and then turned forward. “Not yet it’s not.” And with that he proceeded out the door. As he was walking away, he felt Genkido burning at his waist. “What is it?” He asked, when his attention was suddenly drawn towards a large gathering of Numero several miles away. Xivel frowned, then slowly turned and walked in the other direction.

Zala gave the girl who had approached her a quizzical look. "If you're asking whether I'm looking for a fight or not, then the answer is no." She said. "I just sensed a powerful presence coming from over here, and I thought it might have been a friend of mine, but no such luck I'm afraid." She then turned to leave, but not before adding, " Good work taking out those Numero though. I imagine your quite powerful to have defeated them all so easily." She then turned her head one last time and said, "If your someone who's looking for a fight, then I would suggest talking to that guy over there." She then gestured to a man dressed in black and pink body armor who was facing off with several high-leveled Numero. "He seems to be quite powerful." She said. And with that, Zala turned and began to walk away, but stopped when she noticed several powerful Numero converging on their location. "Well..." She thought. "Maybe I wont be able to get off so easy this time..." She then turned and readied Oparison in self-defense, prepared for the approaching threat. She frowned slightly and thought, "Well, I did say I wanted things to liven up around here...!

I know everyone says he died at the end of Birth by Sleep, but I still have my doubts. When Ventus destroys the X-Blade and supposedly vanitas along with it, is it so much of a stretch to believe that Vanitas might have survived? If he was simply weakened and forced back into a corner of Ventus's heart, then his return might not be relegated to the past. I mean, we all know that Sora saw Vanitas in his first encounter with young Xehanort, and everyone assumes that means Xehanort took Vanitas's heart out of the past and now has it with him. But if Vanitas was still in Ventus's heart during the time it was with Sora, than it could be an explanation for this vision as well. Sorry if I'm missing any plot points that completely debunk this, I just wanted to give my thoughts on how Vanitas could return in Kingdom Hearts III.

Numero 5: Zala Cruscio Zala sat down at the bus stop and sighed. It had been nearly three days since the war had started, and at first, she was hopeful that she would find Xivel here. But she had gone through hundreds of Numero since her arrival, and all of them were little more than weak peons. She hadn’t even encountered anyone lower than 100. Quite frankly, this was getting old really fast. Zala tilted her head back and let loose another sigh. “I guess it’s time to start looking again…” She said, and reluctantly started getting up. Suddenly, she felt a strong presence coming from around the street corner. Anticipating a potential battle, she hurriedly made her way towards the entity, her intrigue piqued as to whether it was a high level Numero or not. When she stopped, she noticed a young brown haired girl surrounded by several dozen Numero. She was preparing to help the girl, until she realized where the presence was coming from. Zala cast her gaze back towards the girl, and a look of fascination appeared on her face. On the girls left cheek, was a black tattoo. Numero 8.

So, yeah. I'm the new guy. I was told that this is where the party's at and I should introduce myself before getting involved. Well, the names Mancer. You can also call me Mr. Mancer, Mister Mancer, or Mys dur the Mancer. And....That's me. Uh...Bye. Merry Christmas.

Name: Xivel Sygnalis Age: 26 Gender: Male Numero: 1 Tattoo location: Forehead (covered by bandages) Appearance: Bio: As a child, Xivel was very kind and sincere. He always sought the peaceful way out of situations, and detested any kind of violence. However, he was abnormally powerful for his young age, so much so, that his friends and classmates began to fear and hate him; including his best friend, Zala. One night, while Xivel’s town was fast asleep, they were attacked by the 1 numero, who was searching for a man who had conned him. The man turned out to be Zala’s father, and in a fit of rage, the 1 numero murdered him. But before he could do the same to Zala, he was stopped by Xivel. Xivel pleaded with the numero to spare his friend, and in exchange swore his life to the man. The numero, amused by the boy’s potential, agreed. Several years later, a travelling salesman found the 1 numero deceased in his home, stabbed through the heart. It is assumed that Xivel killed him, but the remaining numeros are still uncertain as to how he may have gone about killing someone so powerful. Regardless, Xivel took up the mantel of 1 numero, and committed to becoming a wanderer. Even to this very day, it is uncertain as to what his goals are, or how powerful he has become. Personality: While starting off as a kind and gentle spirit, Xivel’s personality has changed drastically throughout the course of his life. He has grown into a cold, emotionless man, with almost no regard for human life. To him, the title of numero cero is pointless, and he views all who desire it as fools. The only thing he shows some kind of emotion for is his past, namely his old friend Zala. He once said that the only things he will never destroy are, “My childhood, and the people connected to it. That was the only time I was truly happy, when everyone hated me.” Weapon: Genkido, the Black Mist. Fabled black sword rumored to derive power from its user’s hatred and happiness. Can morph into different shapes and forms, including the sword’s trademark “Black Mist”. Special Ability: Illusionary Rend. Can utilize opponent’s fears and emotions as a form of attack. When pushed to the extreme, this ability can alter a person’s mind, and even change their perception of reality. Theme: Garry Battle Theme: Winds of Madness Name: Zala Cruscio Age: 24 Gender: Female Numero: 5 Tatto Location: Back Appearance: Bio: After her friend sacrificed his life to protect her, Zala changed completely. From that point forward, she dedicated her life to finding Xivel and setting things right. She began training her mind and body, developing her power to the point where she was the most feared mage in the land. When she reached adulthood, her ailing mother called her to her deathbed. There, she bestowed her with a powerful staff that had been passed down through their family for generations. After that, Zala left her home village and began traveling the world, in search of her lost friend, and the title of numero cero. Because unlike Xivel, she does in fact have a reason for seeking the great throne. Personality: While starting of as somewhat of a rude brat, Zala matured into a very well-mannered young woman. She’s very patient and willing to take things in stride, and she faces each challenge with optimism and determination. She can be overly confident at times, but as the 5 numero, this rarely proves to be an issue in combat. Weapon: Oparison, The Lunar Crescent. Believed by many to be the original mage staff. At night its power is drawn from the moon, and it’s white and black magic becomes increasingly more potent. It can also be used as an effective melee weapon, although it is usually relegated to attacks to the throat. Special ability: Dimensional Glass. Can travel between dimensions and time-space as well as utilize dimensional planes in a form of attack. The most common rendition would be to break the dimensional planes in a specific area like “glass” and direct them toward the target. These “glass” shards can also be utilized as an energy source for other attacks. Theme: Everything’s Alright Battle Theme: Fly me to the Moon (Bayonetta Rendition)