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{{nihongo|'''Organization XIII'''|XIII機関|Jūsan Kikan}} is a fictional group of thirteen [[Organization XIII#Nobody|Nobodies]] created by [[Tetsuya Nomura]], [[Daisuke Watanabe]] and [[Kazushige Nojima]] and featured in [[Square Enix]] and [[Buena Vista Games]]' [[PlayStation 2]] [[console role-playing game|role-playing game]], ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. They were originally introduced in [[Kingdom Hearts#Final Mix|''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'']]'s secret ending video "Another Side, Another Story [deep dive]", where the Japanese was translated as "the '''Thirteenth Order'''", then as the {{nihongo|'''Organization'''|機関|Kikan}} in the game ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. They seek to discover the mysteries that lie within the heart and use the power of Kingdom Hearts to become complete humans.<ref name = HeartlessKH>'''Saïx:''' Pitiful Heartless, mindlessly collecting hearts. And yet they know not the true power of what they hold. The rage of the Keyblade releases those hearts. They gather in darkness, masterless and free…until they weave together to make Kingdom Hearts. And when that time comes, we can truly, finally exist. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> As Nobodies, they lack emotion and morality, unable to feel guilt and remorse for their actions.<ref name=emotion>'''Yen Sid:''' Nobodies may seem to have feelings, but this is a ruse---they only pretend to have hearts. You must not be deceived! {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> Most members mask their true nature by pretending to have emotions, deceiving both themselves and those they meet.
==Background==
The first six members of Organization XIII are Nobodies of the apprentices of [[DiZ|Ansem the Wise]], participating in his experiments with the heart. The assistants and Ansem built an underground facility in the Radiant Garden where they conducted experiments with the heart, using various test subjects. After speaking with the off-worlder, [[King Mickey]], Ansem saw the immorality of what he was doing and ceased his involvement. The assistants and their leader, [[Xehanort]], did not share his moral compunction and continued their experiments. This eventually led to tragedy and the creation of Nobody versions of the assistants. Xemnas, the Nobody of Xehanort, became the "Superior" and founded Organization XIII in order to learn about the secrets of the heart and to recover their hearts and become complete beings again. To that end, they deliberately send [[Heartless]] into various worlds with the expectation of Sora killing them, releasing the hearts inside the creatures, which then bond with Kingdom Hearts, the "heart of all worlds" located in the World That Never Was, granting more usable power for the Organization.<ref name = HeartlessKH/>
Each member's name is an [[anagram]] of their original self's name with an ''X'' added as a mark of brotherhood. The origins and original names of members VII to XII are unknown.
Weapons imprinted by "shadows" of Organization members that died in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' appear throughout ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', where they take the form of their respective members when challenged. These "shadows" are named "Absent Silhouettes" by the game.
==Nobody==
[[Image:NobodyKHII.jpg|thumb|A "Dusk" Nobody.]]
{{nihongo|'''Nobodies'''|ノーバディ|Nōbadi}} are creatures without hearts. They are leftovers "born" in a realm between light and darkness, and exist as merely the body and soul of people who lost their hearts to darkness. <ref>'''Secret Ansem Report #7:''' In search of a place to proceed with my research and planning away from prying eyes, I found myself in "Twilight Town." […] When a Heartless is born, the body and soul left behind are reborn into this world as a different being. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> As they lack hearts to possess light or darkness, they are shunned by both;<ref>'''Xemnas:''' Then allow me another question. You accept darkness, yet choose to live in the light. So why is it that you loathe us who teeter on the edge of nothing? We who were turned away by both light and dark---never given a choice? {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> they are nothing, according to the [[cosmology]] of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe,<ref>'''Yen Sid:''' An empty vessel whose heart has been stolen away… A spirit that goes on even as its body fades from existence---for you see, Nobodies do not truly exist at all. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> but still exist. Unlike [[Heartless]], Nobodies attack people with definite planning <ref>'''Yen Sid:''' While Heartless act on instinct, Nobodies function in a higher manner. They can think and plan. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> and feel the need to be complete (finding and reuniting their bodies with their lost hearts, but they will do anything to obtain any heart in order to end their feelings of incompleteness). The members of Organization XIII, being the most powerful Nobodies because of the strong hearts they had when they were "whole," kept human form while weaker ones assumed malformed, inhuman forms that are able to alter their physical shapes via contortions and stretches.<ref>'''Secret Ansem Report #7:''' A great number of Nobodies have lost human form, as have the Heartless. Yet
the Nobody born of someone with a strong heart retains its shape, with but the faintest visible changes. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts II|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix U.S.A., Buena Vista Games |date=2006-03-28 |platform=PlayStation 2 |language=English}}</ref> Most of the members of the Organization tend to control one type of Nobody, usually suited to their fighting style.<ref name="ultimania">{{cite book | year=2005 | editor=Studio BentStuff | title=Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania | publisher=Square Enix | language=Japanese | id=ISBN 4-7575-1621-5}}</ref>
Dusk is the most common type of Nobody, along with Creeper. The "high-ranking" lesser Nobodies (Assassin, Berserker, Dancer, Dragoon, Gambler, Samurai, Sniper, and Sorcerer) are direct servants of the Organization member that they represent. Other types of Nobodies include Twilight Thorn and multiple kinds of Nobody ships.
==Members==
The members are presented by assigned number order; the numbers show seniority of the members with I being the most senior, and XIII being the newest member. They all also receive titles indicating their role in Organization XIII and their personality, unique elemental powers, and their own breed of lesser Nobodies.<ref name="ultimania"/>
===I. Xemnas===
[[Image:Xemnashighreso.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 1 in the Organization: Xemnas, the leader of Organization XIII.]]
{{nihongo|'''Xemnas'''|ゼムナス|Zemunasu}} is the Nobody of '''[[Xehanort]]''', leader of the Organization, and the main antagonist of ''Kingdom Hearts II''. His name is derived from an anagram of "Ansem" with an "X", due to Xehanort taking his mentor's name prior to the discarding of his body.<!--Do not add anything about his name being an anagram for Mansex. You are neither contributing to Wikipedia or being particularly funny.--> His assigned Nobody is the Sorcerer.<ref name=ultimania /> Xemnas is voiced by [[Paul St. Peter]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and by [[Norio Wakamoto]] in the Japanese version.
In battle, Xemnas uses energy blades called Aerial Blades, which extend from his palms or are used as projectiles, and the power of [[nothing]]ness.<ref name=ultimania />
Xemnas first appears [[Kingdom Hearts#Final Mix|''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'']] as an additional [[boss (video game)|boss]] for that version. In this version, the player has the option of initiating a battle with {{nihongo|"'''Unknown'''"|謎の男|Nazo no Otoko|lit. "Unknown Man"}} in Hollow Bastion. Scenes before and after the battle serve as foreshadowing to later plot developments, including Roxas and "Unknown"'s identity.
In ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', Xemnas is referred to as the "'''Superior'''" by other members of the organization. Vexen quickly agrees to eliminate Sora when Marluxia makes the threat of reporting the failure of his Riku Replica to Xemnas.<ref>'''Marluxia:''' In the name of the Organization, I pronounce your project a failure. This lapse must be reported to the Superior. / '''Vexen:''' No… Please, don't! I beg of you! Leave him out of this! / '''Marluxia:''' I will, under one condition. / '''Vexen:''' What condition? / '''Marluxia:''' You must eliminate Sora personally. / '''Vexen:''' Eliminate him?! / '''Marluxia:''' You refuse? / '''Vexen:''' No…I mean…but…Why would you want that? / '''Marluxia:''' Just do it. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref>
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Xemnas initially appears in Roxas's dreams, as Roxas struggles to remember what he is. Xemnas makes two later appearances at Hollow Bastion; in the second, his identity is clarified and face revealed. His plot is explained as increasing the power of Kingdom Hearts, the source of hearts and where free-roaming hearts return to, by Sora destroying Heartless and releasing the hearts inside.
Xemnas is confronted again in the World That Never Was when [[DiZ]] attempts to contain Kingdom Hearts' power. They speak, and Xemnas reveals that he is trying to build a new empire one heart at a time, and he thanks his former master for this, stating that Ansem the Wise is "the source of all Heartless." DiZ, however, claims that Xemnas has learned nothing, and that is why his plot will ultimately fail. DiZ's machine explodes, leaving a huge hole in Kingdom Hearts which triggers many of the hearts to rain down and become Heartless. Xemnas uses what is left of Kingdom Hearts' power, calling up the emotions of rage and hatred and taking on a new form to fight Sora and company. Though he was thought to be defeated, Xemnas manages to separate Sora and Riku from the others to fight them. His efforts fail, and the two defeat Xemnas, who then fades back into darkness.
Many of the added scenes in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II#Final Mix+|Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' show Xemnas participating in Organization XIII meetings, and in one he is shown entering a personal room, named the "Room of Sleep", in the depths of his former laboratory, and there speaking to the empty armor of Aqua, a female Keyblade wielder, calling it "friend". In discussion with Zexion, Xigbar indicates a connection between Castle Oblivion, a corresponding "Room of Awakening", and the ___location of another "friend", which Xemnas seeks.
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===II. Xigbar===
[[Image:XIII Order 02 Xigbar.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 2 in the Organization: Xigbar, the Freeshooter.]]
{{nihongo|'''Xigbar''', the "Freeshooter"|『魔弾の射手』シグバール|"Madan no Ite" Shigubāru|lit. "'Magic Bullet Shooter' Xigbar"}}, is a senior member of the Organization who appears in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. His original self was {{nihongo|'''Braig'''|ブライグ|Buraigu|extra=mistranslated as '''Bleig''' in the North American version}}. Xigbar is voiced by [[James Patrick Stuart]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and [[Hōchū Ōtsuka]] in the Japanese version.
Xigbar initially appears before Sora at Hollow Bastion near the beginning of the game to taunt Sora, though he never takes off his hood, and compares him to Roxas out of the glare he got from Sora. Xigbar transforms a Dragon in the Land of Dragons, a world based on ''[[Mulan]]'', into a Heartless. Sora sees Xigbar and, due to his hooded appearance, confuses him with Riku, whom he had met earlier. Xigbar takes his leave, but not before summoning his Sniper Nobodies that he controls.<ref name="ultimania"/> He confronts Sora again at the World That Never Was and calls him Roxas, confusing the Keyblade master. Xigbar fights Sora, using [[raygun|Gun Arrow]]s and manipulating [[space]] to change the battlefield, to teleport himself and his bullets, and to levitate upside down.<ref name=ultimania /> Defeated, Xigbar fades into darkness, refusing to clarify the mystery of "Roxas."
A flashback scene in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' features him and Zexion discussing Xemnas' secretive behavior, Xigbar's task to recruit members, and the purpose of Castle Oblivion.
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===III. Xaldin===
[[Image:XIII Order 03 Xaldin.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 3 in the Organization: Xaldin, the Whirlwind Lancer.]]
{{nihongo|'''Xaldin''', the "Whirlwind Lancer"|『旋風の六槍』ザルディン|"Senpū no Roku Yari" Zarudin|lit. "'Whirlwind of Six Lances' Xaldin"}}, appears in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. His original self was {{nihongo|'''Dilan'''|ディラン|Diran|extra=mistranslated as '''Dilin''' in the North American version}}. Xaldin is voiced by [[David Dayan Fisher]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and [[Yōsuke Akimoto]] in the Japanese version.
With his powers, he uses [[wind]] to manipulate his six [[lance]]s and shield himself. His lances can transform into a dragon-shaped contraption to attack opponents with whirlwinds.<ref name=ultimania />
First appearing at Hollow Bastion, Xaldin confronts Sora in [[Beast (Disney)|Beast's]] Castle when he manipulates the Beast's rage by various means so that a powerful Nobody and Heartless could be created from the Beast, forcing the Beast to turn on those he cares about. But Sora's interference with his plan forces Xaldin to steal the Beast's mystical rose to temper the Beast's rage. Despite Xaldin's lance-wielding Dragoon Nobodies,<ref name="ultimania"/> Sora and the Beast find him, and he reveals that the Organization needs Kingdom Hearts to become complete beings. He then kidnaps [[Belle (Disney)|Belle]], forcing the Beast to choose whether Belle or the rose is more important to him. The plan fails when Belle gets away with the rose and Xaldin falls against Sora and the Beast.
An added scene in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' features Xaldin threatening Axel when Axel refuses to kill Roxas.
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===IV. Vexen===
[[Image:XIII Order 04 Vexen.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 4 in the Organization: Vexen, the Chilly Academic.]]
{{nihongo|'''Vexen''', the "Chilly Academic"|『いてつく学究』ヴィクセン|"Itetsuku Gakkyū" Vikusen}}, is a scientist who appears in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''. His original self was {{nihongo|'''Even'''|エヴェン}}, and he was interested in studying Xehanort's memories. Vexen can control [[ice]] and carries a large [[shield]] in battle that blocks any frontal attacks made against him.<ref name="ultimania"/> Vexen is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and [[Nachi Nozawa]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories''.
Vexen sides with Zexion and Lexaeus, other high-ranked members occupying the castle's basements, to prevent Marluxia from using Sora to overthrow the Organization.<ref name = RikuVsSora>'''Vexen:''' Yes, he and his companions arrived earlier. By now that dog Marluxia is already using Naminé to meddle with Sora's heart. / '''Zexion:''' Interesting. I had no idea. / '''Vexen:''' I don't think Marluxia plans to hand Sora over, but...he can play his little game. If he gets Sora, then we need only acquire Riku. If he truly is like the Superior, then we will be untouchable! {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> He first battles [[Riku (Kingdom Hearts)|Riku]] in order to gather data to create a replica of him.<ref name= BattleData>'''Vexen:''' Ha ha ha... This battle has made it clear. The darkness coursing through you is a tremendous power. All you needed was the right provocation. / '''Riku:''' Great. So this was a trick? / '''Vexen:''' Precisely. Your fiery reaction provided just the data I needed. You have my thanks, Riku!{{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref><ref name = ReplicaData>'''Lexaeus:''' Where did Vexen go? / '''Zexion:''' He's off using Riku's data to create some kind of replica. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> However, Vexen cares nothing for his "experiment" and allows [[Kairi (Kingdom_Hearts)#Naminé|Naminé]] to manipulate the [[List of characters in the Kingdom Hearts series#Riku_Replica|Riku Replica]]'s memories against his wishes.<ref name = ReplicaMemory>'''Larxene:''' This is your chance to get your hands on the real Riku's memories. All you need is that card and a little help from Naminé. Maybe we'll get her to make you forget you're fake...Better yet, we could remake your heart so you can be just like the real Riku. / '''Riku Replica:''' Hey, hold on! What do you mean, remake my heart?! The real Riku's a wimp who can't deal with the darkness inside him. What do I want with the heart of a loser? / '''Larxene:''' Any objections, Vexen? Do you or don't you want to test Sora? / '''Vexen:''' It must be done. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> When he encounters [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]], Vexen says that he came to collect his "debt" and provokes Sora's anger by making him believe that he controlled Riku rather than created a replica.<ref>'''Vexen:''' That's no way to greet a stranger, Sora. I am Vexen. I've come to collect your debt. / '''Goofy:''' Do you owe him something? / '''Sora:''' Of course not! / '''Vexen:''' Oh, but you do. You owe me for reuniting you with your former friend. / '''Sora:''' You don't mean — / '''Vexen:''' Yes. I am the one who brought Riku to you. / '''Sora:''' So...you're the one... You're the one who's been controlling him! What have you done with him? {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> After their battle, Vexen gives Sora the card to Twilight Town with the intention of revealing Roxas's existence.<ref>'''Vexen:''' As we fought, I delved deep into your memory...and look what I found. This is a card crafted from memories locked in the other side of your heart. If you want to fight me for real, then step into the world within this card! {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> Marluxia considers him a traitor as a result and sends Axel to kill him.<ref name = Traitor>'''Marluxia:''' Let Naminé handle this. In the meantime, Axel, you know what to do. / '''Axel:''' No, I don't. Maybe you could spell it out for me. / '''Marluxia:''' Rid us of our traitor. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref>
In Twilight Town, Vexen attempts to reveal to Sora why he feels as though he has been to Twilight Town despite being fairly certain that he had never been there.<ref>'''Vexen:''' Then recall that this place was made from another side of your memory. Yes, the other side of your heart knows this place. The other side remembers. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> Sora and Vexen battle again after Vexen tells Sora to throw away his memories and listen to his heart. After being defeated, Vexen sees Sora as a true threat; even after being weakened by false memories, Sora remained very strong.<ref>'''Vexen:''' Urrgh... Such strength, even at the mercy of your memory... You ARE dangerous! You must be exterminated! {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref> As Vexen is about to reveal Marluxia's plot, Vexen is killed by Axel.<ref name = VexenDies>'''Vexen:''' Put him back? Fool of a boy! Even now you understand nothing. The Riku you speak of has but one fate — to sink into the emptiness of darkness. And you will share that fate, Sora! If you continue to seek the girl Naminé, the shackles will tighten... You'll lose your heart and become Marluxia's pawn! / '''Sora:''' Marluxia? Who's that, and what do they have to do with Nami— / '''Vexen:''' Gaah?! / '''Sora:''' Axel! / '''Axel:''' Hey, Sora. Sorry to cut in right when he was getting to the juicy bits. / '''Vexen:''' Unnngh... Axel, wh...why...? / '''Axel:''' You sure love to talk. It's about time you shut up — forever. / '''Vexen:''' No... Don't do it...! / '''Axel:''' We're nobodies, Vexen. We've got no one to be — but we still "are." So look on the bright side. You're off the hook. Now you can be nothing instead of just being nobody. / '''Vexen:''' M-Mercy, Axel! I don't want to...go yet... / '''Axel:''' NOW you can tell me I don't respect my elders. {{cite video game|title=Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|developer=Square Enix|publisher=Square Enix|date=2004-12-07 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English}}</ref>
In the ''Chain of Memories'' manga, Vexen is portrayed as a buffoonish character, constantly upset with the lack of respect he receives from the younger members. He is in association with Lexaeus and Zexion in the underground of Castle Oblivion, all three switching mundane chores such as "cooking", "comms" and "patrol". He produces a set of Vexen Replicas that leave Castle Oblivion along with the Riku Replica in a humorous ''[[omake]]'' short.<ref name="CoM manga1">{{Citation| last =Amano| first =Shiro| author-link =Shiro Amano| title =Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories| place=Los Angeles| publisher =TOKYOPOP| year =2006| volume =1| isbn = 1-59816-637-9}}</ref><ref name="CoM manga2">{{Citation| last =Amano| first =Shiro| author-link =| title =Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories| place=Los Angeles| publisher =TOKYOPOP| year =2007| volume =2| isbn = 978-1-59816-638-5}}</ref>
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Vexen is shown in a flashback sequence, asking Zexion where Xemnas is while Xemnas is in the "Room of Sleep".
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===V. Lexaeus===
[[Image:XIII Order 05 Lexaeus.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 5 in the Organization: Lexaeus, the Silent Hero.]]
{{nihongo|'''Lexaeus''', the "Silent Hero"|『静かなる豪傑』レクセウス|"Shizuka naru Gōketsu" Rekuseusu}}, is a well-built fighter in Organization XIII's ranks, one of the two members of the Organization in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' that appear in [[Riku (Kingdom Hearts)|Riku]]'s story only. His original self was {{nihongo|<!--
No, "Aeleus" is not an incorrect spelling; it was established in the PAL version. "Elaeus" is outdated fanon.
-->'''Aeleus'''|エレウス|Ereusu|extra=mistranslated as '''Eleus''' in the North American version}}. Lexaeus is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories''.
Lexaeus, along with Vexen and Zexion, are older members of the Organization who occupy the basement levels of Castle Oblivion. When they find Marluxia plans to overthrow the Organization by capturing and manipulating Sora, Lexaeus and Zexion decide to capture Riku and use him in the same fashion to counter Marluxia. When it became dangerously apparent that Sora might fall into Marluxia's grasp, Lexaeus confronts Riku directly, trying to convince him to open himself up to the power of the darkness in his heart. Riku refuses to give in and Lexaeus attacks him. He employs a large [[Tomahawk (axe)|tomahawk]] and [[soil|earth]], throwing his tomahawk, breaking rocks and shaking the arena itself.<ref name="ultimania"/> Riku manages to defeat the warrior, but with his last bits of strength, Lexaeus releases all of the darkness within him in hopes of overwhelming and consuming Riku. However, [[List of characters in the Kingdom Hearts series#King Mickey|King Mickey]] protects Riku from the part of Xehanort's Heartless in his heart.
''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories'' alters Lexaeus's death; Rather than being defeated by Riku, Lexaeus is able to knock Riku unconscious. However, Xehanort's Heartless possesses Riku's body and kills Lexaeus in an instant.
In the ''Chain of Memories'' [[manga]], Lexaeus is seen fiddling with puzzles and reading manga. He is in association with Vexen and Zexion in the underground of Castle Oblivion, all three switching mundane chores such as "cooking", "comms" and "patrol".<ref name="CoM manga1"/><ref name="CoM manga2"/>. He is apparently a fan of puzzles, suggesting an intellectual side.
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===VI. Zexion===
[[Image:XIII Order 06 Zexion.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 6 in the Organization: Zexion, the Cloaked Schemer.]]
{{nihongo|'''Zexion''', the "Cloaked Schemer"|『影歩む策士』ゼクシオン|"Kage Ayumu Sakushi" Zekushion|lit. "'Shadow-walking Schemer' Zexion"}}, is a manipulator appearing in ''Chain of Memories''. His original self was [[DiZ|Ansem the Wise]]'s youngest lab assistant, {{nihongo|'''Ienzo'''|イエンツォ|Ientso}}, who convinced Ansem the Wise that they should build an underground lab for research. He is voiced by [[Akira Ishida]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories''.
Zexion has the ability to identify individuals by their scent and is able to sense when they die by noticing their scents fading, and seems to be able to do so from great distances. His power is over [[illusion]], used to mimic others' weapons, disguise himself as others and create duplicates of himself.<ref>{{cite journal| quotes =no| author = | date = | year = 2006| month = December| title = Famitsū| journal = | volume = | issue = | pages = 19| doi = | id = | url = | language = Japanese| format = | accessdate =}}</ref> His unique weapon is a [[lexicon]]; with it, he is able to send out a flurry of pages to attack the opponent and trap them into the pages. Before ''[[Kingdom Hearts II#Final Mix+|Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]]'', Zexion's weapon and powers were unknown, as Nomura wanted an air of mystery to surround them, to the point that the weapon panel for Zexion in the World That Never Was that would show what he utilizes is completely destroyed.
He is one of two Organization members who appear only in Riku's story. Zexion informs Vexen and Lexaeus that he senses a scent "exactly similar" to that of Xemnas and identified as Riku. Riku's actions are tracked until Vexen's death, when Zexion and Lexaeus decide to use Riku to counter Marluxia's plan to use Sora. After Marluxia is killed, Zexion sees Riku as unnecessary and attempts to destroy Riku himself. He does not plan to use brute force, because of personal preference and the fact that Riku was able to defeat the powerful Lexaeus. He leads Riku into a manifestation of Destiny Islands, Riku's home. There, Zexion tells Riku about how he threw away his friends and his home and opened the door to darkness, thus destroying the islands.
Following Riku's battle with a large [[Heartless]], Zexion disguises himself as Sora and attacks Riku, telling him that he's become a pawn of the darkness. He engulfs Riku in light, but a vision of Kairi (who is actually Naminé in disguise) convinces Riku to accept darkness and light. With newfound confidence, Riku follows Zexion's scent through the light and strikes him; Zexion flees. Axel brings the [[List of Kingdom Hearts characters#Riku Replica|Riku Replica]] to Zexion and convinces the replica that he can become "real" by gaining power that the real Riku does not have. The replica agrees, and as per Axel's suggestion, kills Zexion.
In the ''Chain of Memories'' manga, Zexion is frequently seen preparing foods. He is in association with Vexen and Lexaeus in the underground of Castle Oblivion, all three switching mundane chores such as "cooking", "comms" and "patrol", with Zexion taking on less work than the other two. Zexion is killed in his confrontation with Riku.<ref name="CoM manga1"/><ref name="CoM manga2"/>
In ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Zexion is featured in a flashback sequence, in which he and Xigbar discuss Xemnas's secretive behavior, Xigbar's task to recruit members, and the purpose of Castle Oblivion.
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===VII. Saïx===
[[Image:XIII Order 07 Saix.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 7 in the Organization: Saïx, the Luna Diviner.]]
{{nihongo|'''Saïx''', the "Luna Diviner"|『月に舞う魔人』サイクス|"Tsuki ni Mau Majin" Saikusu|lit. "'Demon Man Dancing in the Moon' Saix"}}, who is treated as second to Xemnas in the Organization, appears in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Saïx is voiced by [[Kirk Thornton]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and [[Ginpei Sato]] in the Japanese version.
First appearing in Hollow Bastion and then in Twilight Town, Saïx, after Sora defeats his Berserker Nobodies, who wield weapons much like his own,<ref name="ultimania"/> warns Sora of Axel's intention to turn him into a Heartless. After Sora defeats the Heartless army at Hollow Bastion, Saïx appears and explains Sora's purpose in the Organization's plans and refuses Sora's request to meet Kairi, who Saïx kidnapped. After Saïx summons Heartless, [[Maleficent]] attempts to use her own Heartless to battle Saïx, but his Nobodies quickly dispatch them and overwhelm Maleficent.
Later, at the World That Never Was, when Naminé helps Kairi escape, Saïx appears to deal with the two, but is stopped by Riku in the guise of Xehanort's Heartless; Saïx fled. Once Kingdom Hearts neared completion, Xemnas gives him permission to destroy Sora and his friends, and Saïx appears quite happy to be allowed to do so. Despite appearing calm, Saïx shows his true beast-like nature when he fights Sora in the World That Never Was, going into a [[lunatic|berserk]] state by absorbing the light from the Kingdom Hearts [[moon]], attacking with a [[claymore]].<ref name="ultimania" /> After Sora defeats him, he dies while pining for Kingdom Hearts to give him his heart.
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===VIII. Axel===
[[Image:XIII Order 08 Axel.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 8 in the Organization: Axel, Flurry of Dancing Flames.]]
{{nihongo|'''Axel''', "Flurry of Dancing Flames"|『おどる火の風』アクセル|"Odoru Hi no Kaze" Akuseru}}, who utilizes a pair of [[chakram]], as well as [[fire]] with the Assassin Nobodies under his control,<ref name="ultimania"/> appears in both ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Axel is a strong fighter, and can create walls of fire or throw his weapons. Axel is voiced by [[Keiji Fujiwara]] in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories'', and the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', while he is voiced by [[Quinton Flynn]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
In ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', Axel pretends to join with Larxene and Marluxia in their plan to seize control of the Organization using Sora. To gain their trust, he assassinates Vexen when ordered by Marluxia to rid them of "traitors".<ref name = Traitor/><ref name= VexenDies/> Afterwards, to derail Marluxia's plans, Axel sets [[Naminé]] free so that she can reveal to Sora the truth about how she manipulated his memory.
Eventually, Axel confronts Marluxia, prepared to destroy him. Marluxia uses Naminé as a shield to keep Axel at bay, though Axel resolves to go through anyone, even Naminé. When Sora makes a sudden appearance, Marluxia vanishes with Naminé, leaving Sora to fight Axel. Sora defeats Axel, after which he states the existence of their relation before vanishing, letting Sora believe him to be gone for good. After Marluxia is defeated by Sora, Axel enlists the aid of the [[List of Kingdom Hearts characters#Riku Replica|Riku Replica]] that Vexen created to get rid of Zexion in Castle Oblivion's basement levels.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Axel attempts to rescue Roxas from DiZ's virtual Twilight Town. Despite Axel's efforts, Roxas merges with Sora. Later, acting separately from the Organization, Axel kidnaps Kairi to bait Sora to him. However, Saïx takes her away so the Organization can use her to fuel Sora's anger. During a visit to Twilight Town, Saïx warns Sora that Axel desires to turn him into a Heartless. Axel appears after the Heartless invasion of Hollow Bastion to Sora, and informs him that Organization XIII has been using him to get hearts. He then apologizes for getting Kairi involved. Before he elaborates, Saїx appears and Axel promptly flees.
Axel finds Sora in a pathway to the World That Never Was and chooses to fight Nobodies with him. The numbers get overwhelming and Axel performs a [[Suicide attack|kamikaze]] attack to save Sora. Fading away, Axel apologizes for kidnapping Kairi and asks Sora to rescue her. When asked what he was trying to do, Axel admits he wanted to see Roxas, who made him feel like he had a heart, and Sora made him feel the same way. With the last of his strength, Axel opens an entrance to the World That Never Was.
Three added scenes in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' feature Axel. In the first, he receives orders to bring back or kill Roxas, and the second features Riku putting Naminé in Axel's care. The third takes place after Sora defeats Roxas, in which Axel and Roxas say a final farewell to one another in Roxas' conscience.
===IX. Demyx===
[[Image:XIII Order 09 Demyx.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 9 in the Organization: Demyx, the Melodious Nocturne.]]
A [[blond]] fighting musician from ''Kingdom Hearts II'', {{nihongo|'''Demyx''', the "Melodious Nocturne"|『夜想のしらべ』デミックス|"Yasō no Shirabe" Demikkusu}} does not enjoy fighting. Demyx is voiced by [[Ryan O'Donohue]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and [[Kenichi Suzumura]] in the Japanese version.
First appearing in Hollow Bastion, Demyx appears in the [[List of worlds in the Kingdom Hearts series#Olympus Coliseum|Underworld]] from ''[[Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules]]'', where he is confronted by Sora for stealing the Olympus Stone, an object that protects the bearer from the restrictive effects of the Underworld. Demyx seems not to take his mission seriously at first, complaining that his superiors had mistakenly chosen him for the mission. He refers to Sora as Roxas, having been given orders by his superiors to "liberate" Sora's true disposition with aggression. He fights Sora with the use of his [[water]] abilities and [[sitar]]<ref name="ultimania"/> to create duplicates, giving the player a time limit to defeat them all and leaving after losing. The two cross paths again at Hollow Bastion during the Heartless attack, which involves Demyx's Dancer Nobodies.<ref name=ultimania /> Upon being reminded that he is a Nobody, and therefore has no heart, thus little, if any, actual emotion, Demyx commands the "traitor" to be silent, and uses his duplicates, large water bubbles, and geysers;<ref name=ultimania /> Demyx fades into darkness at the conclusion of the battle.
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===X. Luxord===
[[Image:XIII Order 10 Luxord.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 10 in the Organization: Luxord, the Gambler of Fate.]]
{{nihongo|'''Luxord''', the "Gambler of Fate"|『運命を賭す者』ルクソード|"Unmei o Tosu Mono" Rukusōdo}}, described by Jiminy Cricket as "a master of rhetoric", appears in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Luxord is voiced by [[Robin Atkin Downes]] with an English accent in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and by [[Jouji Nakata]] in the Japanese version.
Luxord appears at [[Port Royal]] from ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', where he revives the curse of the Aztec gold, and the cursed pirates along with it. Luxord makes use of the opportunity to scout the powerful Grim Reaper Heartless and the gold's curse to ascertain as to whether or not they would be useful to the Organization in terms of Sora's part in their plan and making Port Royal's people assist in it as Heartless. For amusement, he has his Gambler Nobodies<ref name="ultimania"/> steal four of the Aztec medallions while having Grim Reaper curse [[Jack Sparrow]], resulting in a "scavenger hunt game" to get the medallions back. Sora defeats Grim Reaper in order to free Jack from his curse and Luxord collects the forthcoming heart before escaping without fighting Sora and his party himself. At the World That Never Was, Luxord traps Sora's companions in his [[playing card|card]]s, leaving Sora to fight alone in a battle where Luxord uses his [[time]] attribute to enforce a time limit. With luck games, Luxord transforms Sora into a card or a <!-- Die is the singular form of the word. -->die<!-- Die is the singular form of the word. -->; and uses his cards as weapons, defense or hiding places.<ref name=ultimania /> Luxord fades back into darkness, unable to comprehend how "Roxas" could kill him.
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===XI. Marluxia===
[[Image:XIII Order 11 Marluxia.png|left|150px|thumb|No. 11 in the Organization: Marluxia, the Graceful Assassin.]]A relatively new recruit to the Organization, courtesy of Xigbar, {{nihongo|'''Marluxia''', the "Graceful Assassin"|『優雅なる凶刀』マールーシャ|"Yūga naru Kyōgatana" Mārūsha|lit. "'Graceful Assassin's Blade' Marluxia"}} is lord of Castle Oblivion and the main antagonist of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''. Marluxia is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and [[Shūichi Ikeda]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories''.
Along with Larxene, Marluxia conspires to overthrow the Organization by using [[Naminé]] to manipulate Sora's memories. He is the first member of the Organization to battle with Sora in Castle Oblivion after luring Sora into his ___domain, though the fight is nothing more than a test of Sora's strength. He gives Sora his first set of world cards to proceed through the castle.
He declares Vexen's replica of Riku a failure and threatens to tell Xemnas about it. The intimidation tactic is effective and Vexen reluctantly agrees to Marluxia's order to kill Sora. Axel remarks that Vexen would kill Sora, thus rendering their plans useless, but Marluxia is confident Vexen will fail. He assigns Axel to eliminate Vexen when the latter fails to kill Sora and almost tells Sora about Roxas.
Upon Axel's return, Marluxia extends his trust to Axel as he has done with Larxene. However, Axel betrays them and convinces Naminé to do what she thinks is right. Larxene fails to kill Sora and is eliminated as well. Marluxia recaptures Naminé and is confronted by Axel, who accuses Marluxia and Larxene of being traitors for conspiring against the Organization. Axel attempts to kill Marluxia, however, Marluxia returns to the thirteenth floor with Naminé, tricking Sora into fighting Axel for him.
Seeing that Axel has been defeated, Marluxia anticipates Sora's arrival on the thirteenth floor. He orders Naminé to erase Sora's memories, but she refuses. When Marluxia implies that he will kill her for disobeying him, Sora demands that Naminé erase his memories for her safety, as his promise will remain and he can protect her. Marluxia says that Sora would become just like the Riku Replica, but the [[List of Kingdom Hearts characters#Riku Replica|Riku Replica]] surprises Marluxia, who then engages Sora. The two fight, Marluxia using a [[scythe]] and a [[flower]] attribute to attack,<ref name="ultimania"/> only for Sora to realize he has been fighting a replica of Marluxia; he enters a door to a dark, starry realm to begin the final showdown. The real Marluxia, in a new form, confronts Sora and the final battle ensues. Marluxia, like the other members of the Organization, is killed, and Sora seals the door with his Keyblade.
In the ''Chain of Memories'' [[manga]], Marluxia is constantly surrounded with floating flower petals, and shows greater control over plants, possessing a rose garden that snares Naminé and traps Donald and Goofy in large [[Venus Flytrap]]s in the climax of the plot. Sora defeats Marluxia without him resorting to a second form.<ref name="CoM manga1"/><ref name="CoM manga2"/>
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===XII. Larxene===
[[Image:XIII Order 12 Larxene.png|right|150px|thumb|No. 12 in the Organization: Larxene, the Savage Nymph.]]
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The only female member, {{nihongo|'''Larxene''', the "Savage Nymph"|『非情の妖姫』ラクシーヌ|"Hijō no Yōki" Rakushīnu}} conspires with Marluxia to overthrow Organization XIII by using Sora to achieve their ends. Larxene uses [[electricity|thunder]] to fight and wields [[knives]] held between her fingers and thrown as her weapons.<ref name="ultimania"/> Larxene is agile and can call forth bolts of lightning in battle. Larxene is voiced by Rieko Katayama in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and [[Yuko Miyamura]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories''.
In her first encounter with Sora, she kicks Marluxia's plans into high gear when she attacks Sora, causing him to see his lucky charm, which Naminé has turned into a shape of a star different from Kairi's. After the battle, Larxene mocks Sora, claiming he's trying to "play" the hero. The trust Marluxia and Larxene place in Axel proves to be a mistake when he derails their plans by setting Naminé free. Naminé reveals to Sora that the Organization has been using him since he stepped into Castle Oblivion. Larxene appears to Sora, after he fought the [[List of Kingdom Hearts characters#Riku Replica|Riku Replica]] for the fourth time, planning to destroy them all. Again, Larxene mocks Sora for "chaining" himself to false memories of Naminé and the "promise" he made to her. She abuses Naminé by violently pushing her to the ground, knocking her out. This proves fatal, as her taunting delays her destroying Sora long enough for Donald and Goofy to return to Sora's aid, and, with Sora's anger aroused, the three of them fight and kill Larxene, leaving only Marluxia to contend with.
In the ''Chain of Memories'' manga, Larxene is first seen reading a book entitled ''[[Marquis de Sade]]'', presumably about the infamous French writer, who was the namesake of sadism. Her death is the result of getting wet from Blizzard spells being melted by Fire spells, causing her to explode.<ref name="CoM manga1"/><ref name="CoM manga2"/>
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===XIII. Roxas===
[[Image:Roxas_ultimania.jpg|left|150px|thumb|No. 13 in the Organization: Roxas, the Key of Destiny.]]
The youngest and newest member of the Organization, {{nihongo|'''Roxas''', the "Key of Destiny"|『めぐりあう鍵』ロクサス|"Meguriau Kagi" Rokusasu}}, is "born" when [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]] becomes a Heartless in ''Kingdom Hearts''. His name is an anagram of "Sora" with an "x" added. He is voiced by [[Jesse McCartney]] in the English version of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and [[Koki Uchiyama]] in the Japanese version.
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Roxas came into existence in Twilight Town, where he was found by Xemnas and recruited into the Organization. Due to Sora's short time as a Heartless, he had none of Sora's memories. During Roxas's time in the Organization, he and Axel became friends. Roxas could not understand why he possessed the Keyblade, and so left the Organization to find answers.
Riku, to help Sora regain his memories and awaken, confronts Roxas in the World that Never Was. The two battle, and Riku is forced to use the power of darkness to defeat Roxas. Riku takes him to DiZ who places Roxas in a [[Virtual reality|virtual]] Twilight Town created within Sora's memories without any memory of the Organization and with a fabricated identity to throw off his pursuers. While Naminé restores Sora's memories as DiZ wishes, Roxas is affected by seeing his other self's memories in dreams. Roxas lives an apparently normal life in the simulated Twilight Town until Axel infiltrates the town to save him.
Despite Axel's attempts to stop him and gaining back his memories of the Organization, Roxas merges with Sora in the beginning of the game. Roxas appears two more times near the end of the game in the World That Never Was. The first is a battle with Sora, with Roxas's Samurai Nobodies<ref name="ultimania"/> holding off Goofy and Donald. The fight, where Roxas uses his Keyblades and the power of [[light]],<ref name="ultimania"/> is never fully explained and is left open for interpretation. Roxas appears once again with Naminé before Kairi enters the corridor of darkness back to Destiny Islands. He and Naminé imply that they will not fade but live on within Sora and Kairi as a part of them and as individuals, as seen in the ending cinematic when they smile at each other through their other selves.
In an added scene in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', Xemnas explains that Axel's death triggered the appearance of Roxas to Sora at the World That Never Was.
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