OOC: Oh, alright I get it xP. And, Shi, noooo xP. "Funny, because you have no right to harm and separate a innocent family that had nothing to do with your family's death. It only makes you look like a fool in the end," Axel countered in a snarl, the not that pleasant and almost manic look was still in his eyes and expression, and it wasn't leaving anytime soon, especially after his little act of playing brave card and not telling him. He had promised Shigiku that he'll get them back, despite not wanting to, he will get them back, just for her. And if Jack doesn't cooperate, then he just gave a him free ticket full of fun. He didn't do anything else though, just made sure his hold on him was unbreakable. He might be skinny, but his strength sure as hell wasn't weak. Looking at Jack with utmost fascination, he smirked, "Oooh, playing the tough kid? I did say I have no problems in killing you...oh, I would, trust me, I would. Done it before by order, it's what happens when you don't have a heart. But I never mentioned now. In fact, maybe I could take a page out of Larxene's book and see how torturing is..."
OOC: Lol, Namine's psychic xDD. Axel chuckled darkly, a devious and amused smirk appearing on his face as he pressed his arm more on his neck, making sure his circulation was almost block, but enough for him to speak. Otherwise, he didn't lessen the grip he had on him, and in fact, made it harder, hissing dangerously. "I'm not the type to waste time and play games, Jack, you know what I'm talking about. Tell me where are Shigiku's parents. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Your decision." As a added bonus, he made sure the cloth on his shoulder sizzled and burned a little, a thin line of smoke coming out of it, not letting his green eyes shift. "I have no problem killing you. Hey, it would suit you, you can join your family." OOC: Yep, angry and uncaring Axel's a a** xP.
Tifa scoffed, and rolled her eyes, giving him a "yeah right" look, but obviously knowing she would've liked to. She let it show by smiling and letting out a quiet chuckle, but it wasn't like she was horny or anything. Just to kiss him and hold him. That's all she really needed. Following beside him as they walked to the entrance and headed towards the office, she felt a bit better about the upcoming meeting with Aerith. A bit apprehensive, but at least the anxiety left a bit. As they stepped into the school's hall, she stared over at her lover, "I don't think is that serious, I mean, other than what happened at the mall, nothing else went wrong. So maybe everything will be alright..."
Axel narrowed his eyes, and simply took step by step behind him, not at all minding the fact that he was aware of him anymore. There was more to Jack than he realized, and he knew Shigiku was here, and with him and Naminé. Either that, or he just came to their door by simply walking, but he didn't believe that. That was a stretch, and everytime he eyed the man in front of him, he felt some type of anger at what he had done. It wasn't until he turned a corner, and Axel quickly followed, that he began as he spotted him. He landed a hit on his chest with a punch to knock the breath out of him, strong enough to slam him to the nearest wall, and pinning him by his lower arm now pressed chokingly in his throat, while the other held his wrists in a vice like grip. Glaring into his face in a burning and hateful glaze, he growled, getting to the point, "Where are they?"
Noticing that the guy was already attentive to the fact that he was being followed, he could see it by the way he looked right at him, he merely kept walking, also noting worriedly that he was in front of the suite. Did Jack know about Shigiku, or was he just coincidentially trailing after their path? Ignoring the question for now as he reached his room, knowing that Jack was in the way, he spoke coldly with a obvious fake smile on his face. The act was over. "Excuse me, but this is my room."
OOC: The first part was talking to you. I meant, that if you want Cloud and Aerith as a couple due to the time materia then? "I know..." Tifa muttered causally, already getting off her goggles, giving them to Cloud, and getting her stuff from the compartment that she placed them in. Once she checked that everything was in her hand, she swung her leg back and stood in the ground, now waiting for Cloud to turn the bike off, and make their way to the office and find Aerith's dorm. The most dangerous part was over, and there weren't no attacks in the way. Good. Now to treat his condition. "Come on, we got to get going..."
OOC: And so we shall *gets long book to read* "The point is you're stealing, I'm not opening it. Is that what you used to do back in the 'you're whole' days?" Roxas asked blaringly, stepping up to the see-through glass, and staring at Axel in the other side questionably.The only way else Axel could take the jewels was if he broke through the glass, but he was sure these were the types that were specialized in that department, and bullet proof. It was proven when Axel sat on the surface lazily now. "Roxas, there's nobody here. Some Max creature can come out of nowhere and wiped this place clean," Axel defended, ignoring his friend's question for the moment. And if he was going to get something for Larxene, he wasn't going to get it by stealing, what was that? 'Oh look, I stole this from some random empty jewelry store without paying crap, but is a present from the bottom of my nonexistent heart though! :3' Yeah, that'll work. And he wouldn't like it either. Glancing back at Roxas seriously, he continued to say, almost reluctantly, "And whether I stole in my other life? Truth?" He nodded, waiting for him to say. "I did. I robbed, I stole, I was a pickpocket, I pilfered, I did shady jobs, I did anything to get money, because I needed it...my family needed it, or rather, my sick mom," Axel shared, his expression desolating as he frowned. Sighing deeply as he shook his head from not wanting to think anymore on the past, he raised a eyebrow at Roxas's concerned and sympathetic gaze as he gave a weak grin. "Don't look at me like that, I hate it. Besides, I wasn't going to steal, there's no reason for me to. I was just messing around. Though I'm tempted to get a necklace for her now...I think. Maybe in Twilight Town..."
OOC: I don't know, so you want Cloud and Aerith then? xP Just to say, you have to know that Aerith will be more innocent. But if so, do so. No more hating on Cloud, he's free. Lol, cat looking at you *.*. Since I have no idea what to make Tifa think anymore xP: Tifa nodded once more, noticing they were getting closer to the school, still not sure how is it she was going to feel when seeing Aerith, not for their friendship, but for Cloud. "You put a mix station, didn't you?" Axel questioned with a grin as the radio shouted "FLASHBACK 80s" in a echo before placing the said flashback music on. He perked up when he heard the beat, grinning, chuckling a little. Turning one hand off the wheel to raise the volume a bit louder, he heard Roy Orbison's voice blasting out, who was returning back in the eighties until...well, he went pushing up daisies. However, admittingly, Axel thought he left behind a very epic song to be remembered and used. Quirking his shoulders jokingly as he drove, he pretended to sing with the words. Every time I look into your lovely eyes, I see a love that money just can't buy. One look from you, I drift away, I pray that you are here to stay. Once they reached the chorus and he stopped the car at red, Axel did used his voice this time, but came out sounding like Elvis Presley as he bobbled his head exaggeratingly, pointing at Rei with his index finger sternly everytime it said "You got it" as he snapped his head at her with the flow as well only to place his face front again. "Anything you want, you got it. Anything you need, you got it. Anything at all, you got it. Baaaaaby!" Shaking his head to show he was kidding with a smile, he waved a nonchalant hand towards Rei as he concentrated back on the road as the light turned green, exclaiming, "You can change it if you want." Though he said that, he kept singing it under his breath as he did a turn, as this was the type of song that got into his head. Great. Hopefully, there'll be something else that will take his mind off it.
Yeah, I guess. We'll probably know when 358/2 Days comes out, so, agree to disagree then xP. But as you said, our opinions aren't that far apart.
Marluxia went mano-a-mano with Sora as well the first time. The second time, was when you have to fight the replica Marluxia created, or rather, both. The difference between Vexen and this, is that what Vexen simply created was a puppet, not as strong, not meant to be strong, you saw how Repliku was thrown around half the time. It wasn't until he had drained Zexion of his energy that he was a real true threat. What Marluxia created was from himself, and had his essence, call it almost a machine that was controlled and powered by him as we could see, it didn't pop out of nowhere, it didn't come from air, and it wasn't a normal replica that had its own surge, and Sora and Riku sensed that, no matter how you look at it. And also, now that I think about it, who's to say that Sora and Riku weren't referring to Marluxia himself? When Sora mentioned that the power beyond that door is great, Marluxia still hadn't taken out the replica, that wasn't until Sora went in and they were about to battle. Hmm. He was not meant to be simply average. To make it short, the game presented it differently. Compared to the rest of the members in Castle Oblivion, the game enhanced and expanded to show what Marluxia is capable of and to be impressed, it was meant to make him that incredible of a figure, and it probably didn't work for you because I think what you want is more prove from the members saying it outright. Either way, that's the energy and power I was talking about, it might've not come from the members themselves, but it was severely implied in the game. That's the situation here. If the rest were just as tough, there was no other reason to make Marluxia appear like someone with much importance. But what favor with Xemnas? Xemnas wouldn't place someone who can be easily defeated by those who he placed under Marluxia in Castle Oblivion, or place someone who couldn't gain control, what would be the actual point of getting him instead of someone like Saïx and Xaldin then? Most of the members could have the right personality and completed missions succesfully, I'm sure Marluxia wasn't the only one there with that in his bag. Saïx had the right personality as well. He even had more of the strength, and proved more loyalty. It wasn't simply out a favor. Something must've have been going on when there were other perfect candidates in the Thirteen. What it is? Only the game can answer. If we ever find out. In Castle Oblivion, Zexion and Lexaeus appear to be keeping to themselves, Vexen looks to be the character that just because he's the eldest and is in fourth, deserves respect, no matter how you look it at, or what type of power you have, he showed this side enough concerning Axel. Axel will be around, as so will Larxene. I don't think these type of things will change even if Saïx or Xaldin were placed there instead of Marluxia to watch over them and the building. There was nothing really to say or worry about in the meanwhile, it wasn't as if they were predicting Marluxia turning traitor and going to fight them. Maybe the rest didn't appreciate Marluxia because of his attitude or how he carried himself? Is hard to have respect for someone who you dislike despite his or her strength. Things didn't even really start out bad until word of betrayal started to go around and be suspected, and I'm sure the others wouldn't stand by and, let's say, if Saïx or Xaldin were in the spot, let them gain control of Sora and make the pathway to overthrow the Organization. You think they will allow it? Marluxia or no Marluxia? I think the same plot would've have followed, a bit differently, but it would be the same event. We can't even really say either, because Marluxia, Xaldin, and Saïx are different characters that had different purposes. In fact, if Xaldin was there as the Lord and in CoM by that point when the game came out, I bet he wouldn't be in the Top Five. The point is that there could've been a personal reason for Marluxia to do this type of act. Whatever it was, and you keep hammering at him hard for this. He was already facing Axel by the point until they took a small pause, and he suddenly summoned Naminé as he senses who was coming, into which he calls out to Sora as he appears. He had no problems or qualms on facing Axel when they started the battle, so why would he later? He was enjoying their little fight as seen by his grin. If it's strategically planned, it means that while it may seem like he hid behind a girl, that wasn't all that was there to it in doing so. It might've been misconduct, but the stakes were up. I wouldn't say he hid behind Naminé exactly (I'm sure if Axel would've attacked him again, he would've countered. I'm sure Marluxia knew Naminé wouldn't stop the redhead from going after him), but more like used her too, in this case. And it worked. Then again, this was simply a example that produced from the event itself. So I think we'll leave it at that. Yes, but the script is not the only thing that makes the game, only a part of it, and there are other influential outcomes that the script cannot show. It's just words, it doesn't show tones or expressions, either when talking or in the scene itself. That's why I put all the reasons of the countenance I got everytime Marluxia came on the screen and his presence, about his attacks, his death, his flow, etc. The director and the team putting it there makes it have a reason. If Marluxia wasn't to be known as dangerous, then the game wouldn't flow with that thought, or else is contradicting itself. Perhaps because he had known about Vexen's defeat against Sora? Perhaps because Vexen was in his team and mentioned him out of simply necessity, just to present a example, and didn't think of Marluxia at the time, who's above the top floor? Perhaps because it showed in the moment after a battle and he commented on it? Yes, of course, I understand the comparison, but we're not talking about having a normal team of kids being good at one thing, compared to the others that is lacking. I know where you're going with this. Yet, going by that, there can also be that special team player that has something above the rest that gains attention. Anyone can speak well, play by the rules, looks good, but sometimes, a person who has something there that harness some kind of interest, is what makes them get chosen to be captain in the end by the coach. Xemnas chose Marluxia. Again. For whatever reason other than what I mentioned before (suspected of betrayal), he must have done something impressive in the Organization otherwise. And I'm going to stand by that unless the canon says so differently. That's what I'm trying to point out. I'll give if in 358/2 Days it shows the truth (if this thread is even alive by then), but as for now, there's nothing saying it isn't or is. It seems you took misinterpretation on me as well , because I never said, in the first place, that he's among the top five, he's just the close to it. I'm just saying, the whole reason I even posted that comment in the first place, is because there was something there that caught attention that made Marluxia be in control of the castle out of everyone else.
OOC: Materia stealer! xP And hey, if you do that, Cloud and Axel won't hate each other as much (considering Tifa didn't go through that episode of when Cloud broke up with her, which is what really started Axel's dislike). Tifa just nodded, knowing he could feel it in his back, not willing to think about the tone in Cloud's voice when mentioning her get to her skin. However, it couldn't help but ignite Axel's warning about that he didn't trust Cloud and that he wasn't good for her, yet she said it would be her mistake then and she'll grow from it. Will Cloud be a mistake? The certain lapse of judgement? Tifa wasn't kidding herself about that heartbreak wouldn't be hard, she just hoped she had strength enough to make it through, especially since Axel said he'll be there for her if anything, along with her other friends, she was sure. And if it comes to the fact that she was pregnant, she'll try and work for the baby as well. No...she knew she was going to make it. And if Cloud hurts her, then it just wasn't fated as she dreamed and thought to be. Sighing, as her eyes closed and which were covered by the goggles, she asked calmly, "Getting there yet?"
OOC: I wonder how that's going to work since Axel... But anyway, I don't knwo what Vexen can say anything more now, unelss Max and him insult each other xD. So now, we wait for Nymph, whenever she will appear.
Then that's simply the game play's fault. If it was suppose to be more powerful, than they should've worked on making it powerful, because that's just inconsistency if it was suppose to be strong, and the player doesn't feel it. And the things is, Riku mentioned that the power coming from beyond is great, yet the replica came from Marluxia himself. It flows with the fact of Xemnas being able to turn members into dusks. It's his own essence and power, and that's enough for me. It doesn't matter if it's a differen entity, is still part of Marluxia and he's the one that created its existence. I also never implied that he was that powerful either, what I said was, that he had to hold over some type of strength to get the position of where he is at now. Unless Xemnas suspected Marluxia directly of planning betrayal (in which we cannot prove or disprove), I don't see why else would they place him in charge of a castle. When he was new. When he hasn't been there for that long and got chosen over veterans. That's what I'm trying to say. Throughout the game, the expression I got, whether it contrasts with yours, that's not the problem, is that they showed Marluxia to have a certain dangerous energy and power. Every attack he did, and every move he made, was made to appear serious. The attack he did on Axel, his summoning of his scythe, the way he flows, the way he disappears suddenly, how he led Sora to Castle Oblivion, the way he died. I'm sorry, but if it's not obvious that the whole point of those factors was to show the players that this man isn't one to take lightly, is all you. As for the rest, I also do not understand why the members would 'fear' him. Wait. Did I even mention anything about fear? *checks posts* Okay, no, I didn't, fine. I'm not even going to argue about Axel, because I know the redhead didn't fear him, and I never disagreed or argued against that, especially when before I was highlighting it thoroughly. I even said, and you can requote me on this, that Axel and Marluxia's power levels aren't too atrociously apart on what that short battle they had showed (keep in mind, I'm talking about the short battle). I don't know what point you're trying to make to me for something I already know. Axel is Axel, man. Yet, is also good to point out that Marluxia was just as sure of himself, and when fighting, you could see a close-up where he's actually grinning. It's hard to tell what Marluxia is thinking, or what he thought when summoning Naminé to him, while Axel said it to be one thing in his view, it could be a whole other different reason. Also, he didn't only have to take care of Axel by that point. Is good to note that Marluxia sensed Sora coming while they were in the midst of fighting. Combined with his plan foiled, and with the fact that Axel could easily twist words around and make Sora against him, or simply that Sora is hunting him down and Axel might join him, Marluxia took the initiative (He isn't stupid. A Keyblade, as we all know, on a Organization is a pretty drastic thing to deal with, hence, why he pursued it, but then have to deal with two people? Not even Xaldin or Xigbar dealt well with the Keyblade, who you say, and I say, is among the strongest. Then to have a little extra amo on the side? The tides were against him). That's why he wasn't surprised when Sora came in, he was prepared, so, he made Sora go against Axel instead. That way, he took one problem down at a time, and he went to face Sora alone in the end. It also makes it understandable and can explain why he was chuckling and being so smug about getting Naminé to him. Not even when Axel mentioned about the "cower behind a girl" (mind you, I don't think he said this in Re: CoM), it didn't bother him. As arrogant and self-confident as Marluxia presented himself, I doubt he will make himself look bad by appearing a coward. I personally think he knew what he was doing. As for Vexen, is not the words, is his expressions. I'm very sure no one missed the look on his face when Marluxia pointed the end of his scythe to his face, and this was before he mentioned Xemnas. He stood up for himself, but it was blatant Marluxia wasn't going to kill him then (and I admit, you have to give credit to Vexen in this part). When Vexen and Sora battled, his side was with Zexion and Lexaeus, he was weak, and he perhaps knew that there wasn't much he could do anymore (remember, he was already threatened by Marluxia reporting Xemnas of his "failure", and this was a chance to prove himself and avoid that), so, now that Sora was here, and he lost, why not show him and reveal the truth so he will snap back out of Marluxia using him? Why not take the chance now? That's what he did, but before he could reveal anything more, we know what happens. This is not out of fear or not fear, this is simply taking a hold of a chance and grasp it. What I don't understand is where you are going with this overpowered thought that you seem to have in your mind? My argument is that Marluxia might've shown gifted strength from others that must have impressed, but you're exceeding it to another level, the way I read it. Marluxia's plan was to overtake the Organization. He needed extra help to take care of that. Of course, he's going to need it, of course he's going to need the wielder of the Keyblade. I don't think fighting ten members (if it comes down to it) by himself (let's say, as strong as he is or how I'm making it to be) is possible. The only one who can come unharm out of that is Xemnas himself. Not even Xaldin. Xigbar. Saïx, in my opinion, can be capable of that feat. That's the thing. Is good to show your strength when one vs. one, but when it becomes three vs. one, or two vs. one, it gets to the point where is extra power to deal with. I think it fits for all Org. members, again, except, Xemnas. While Marluxia is strong, he's not all powerful to take one more than he can handle like a breeze. As you said yourself, every member is strong, aren't they? He knew he needed the help, so he thought of a plan to obtain it. It seems to me that while Zexion and the rest are suspecting Marluxia, as they should, while Riku can be used to counter Sora, Zexion has it in his mind that just because Riku has the essence of their Superior, that they have it in their hands, and will be untouchable. We all know Riku's story and the consequences it might have for him, especially to go against Sora (I'm not going to mention which one is stronger as that isn't the point in this whole thing, is debatable anyway, but it is something to think about. Am I going to have to expect a few paragraphs on this just for mentioning it?). It would've been a interesting battle, I'd say, the outcome, I can't predict. Anyway... I don't see in that quote where Lexaeus says that Vexen may have been more powerful than Marluxia. Is well known Sora exceeds everyone's strength, and while I also don't agree that Vexen is as weak as people place him to be (poor guy...seriously), this is simply taking your interpretation on the line. Is vague and it can be perceived differently. It doesn't stand on its own.
Larxene scoffed, rolling her eyes. Better than her? She'd like to see that. He was just lucky that a splash of soup was all he was getting from her at the moment, which wasn't even really that great of a counter, but it was the best she could do with the energy she had amongst her cold and fever. The rest of his words weren't really worth replying to, so she decided to leave it there and get her orange juice, perhaps go out and get some medicine as she didn't want to ask the members for it. She made her way to get up as she fought off a yawn and rubbed her watery eyes, the headache getting pass breaking point now and knowing she needed to get rid of it soon. However, she felt a sudden rough jerk on her seat, and her mind, despite suffering, clicked on what was going to happen next, and she tried to grab unto something, but by then it was too late. All she remembered was her body falling to the ground, and her head hitting the hard tiled floor, and not even the ache in her whole body could fathom the strike of anguish that just went through her skull. Her vision went white for a while as the pang stung her eyes, and her hands went up to hold her head, however, she didn't whimper or cry out. As she laid on the floor, at least waiting for her now pounding, drilling, aching, the type of hurt that would make you want to rip your hair out from pain to subside, she instead flowed that into anger. Larxene was going to kill...literally, cut his flesh, make him suffer...kill him. Her murderous thoughts were disrupted as she sneezed twice, coughing hard from her dry throat, and she felt her eyes burn even more. Ignoring the agony, she refused to stay down. Forcing herself up with the help of her hands as she felt a bit dizzy, she grabbed hold of the fallen bar stool, struggling to compose herself. Her expression filled with disdain, not exactly sure of where she was moving, she reached her hand and body up and grasped the edge of the table, and with all the remaining strength she could muster, lifted herself up to her feet, letting out a exhausted breath, trying to get herself together. Chuckling as if nothing was wrong, she commented with a wry tone, "Well, this just proves just what a complete and utter jacka** you are...congratulations." Her voice lowered there, as a warning, smiling, but working on getting her brain together to pass through the affliction. "Though is nothing special to my b*tch status."
"Yeah, but then we need to pass by the office to get it, and they usually don't give out information like that, in case, you know? But I'm sure since our profiles have pictures of us, we'll get Aerith's..." Tifa replied softly, explaining halfheartedly as she halted a yawn from coming. Judging from the road sign, they were getting near, which was good, and since it was the weekend, she hoped they'll find a space close to the entrance, as cars would be scarce. "Yeah, we'll get it. Hope she's there, though."
OOC: Change history in what way? >.< Tifa nodded, for some reaoson, feeling a bit too lazy or exhausted to speak anymore, and she didn't know what else to say, or think about what's going to be like meeting Aerith. Did she know..about them? She didn't want to exactly tell her, as she didn't want her to hurt, even though Aerith was the type of person to be understandable. This was quite a predicament now, maybe if they just come to see and cure what was happening to Cloud... "Is going to be odd, seeing Aerith, isn't?" Tifa wondered aloud, as the gentle but strong wind of the bike blew her ebony hair back. "I don't know her dorm number though."
*sigh* There isn't a need for one, well, it's going to be short. Vexen and Max were basically arguing about what is it the Heartless does,and how Max made it untraceable so no members could know about it (and the funny things is, if that was the case, how come Zexion will be able to track it, since if it was suppose to be hidden, you would've thought Max will make sure that no 'scenting' is possible. That's what Vexen is asking). Anyway, he still needs Zexion's help, and what Vexen usually did is think to himself (and Max answered your question, saying harshly that he hates Moogles *cough*). Nymph hasn't been on, so that's it really. Axel and Roxas are already in the jewelry store, and Axel was commeting on stealing the jewelry to sell them, but is mostly to mess around with Roxas's mind xP (and it distracts him from thoughts of Larxene). I'm honestly starting to believe that I had it easy in high school if there's so much work going around o.O.
OOC: Lol xP. Is like around Saturday afternoon. As Tifa felt the bike, the hold she had on Cloud tightened, goggles in place, and now moving. For some reason, it felt like it couldn't be that serious, that's what she was hoping for, at least. The stuff was placed safely in a little compartment that she found close to the swords where they wouldn't fall, and the only funny thing in this whole spectacle was that the Tylenol was bought for nothing. She smiled at that. Oh, well, she did need medicine anyway. Sighing as he laid her head tiredly on his back, her gazed drifted to the left arm, gazing at it so much, that she thought she could be a personall X-Ray. "Are you worried?"
OOC: I really have no idea what to write anymore :/, this is mostly Zexion's part, and Nymph isn't here yet.
This is what I posted before on it: I've also never heard or read Marluxia or even Zexion saying any more than that, except just mentioning Xemnas a few times, Marluxia specifically to Vexen about how he was disobeying him, and in turn, disobeying the Superior, who gave him the job as the castle's Lord. So, yeah, it would be worth to post some quotes on how it hints that Xemnas was vulnerable around that time. ------ And that's it. Though you have to give Marluxia the benefit of the doubt, he was placed in that job for a reason, and considering he was partly a newcomer, it's telling. If Marluxia wasn't as powerful as the rest of the members in the castle, Zexion, Lexaeus, or even Vexen, didn't need to do what they did on Riku to solve the betrayal problem. Sora wasn't even in complete control yet by Naminé, and it would've been a clean job if that was case to face him alone, instead of going through all that trouble. Yes, Marluxia is in charge, but if all the three (not to mention the apprentices) and Axel explained to the Superior the cause for his death (and depending if Larxene would've died), I'm sure he wouldn't have minded. And while I did agree that Marluxia isn't all powerful as Axel went head to head with him without a problem, unlike Axel and Saïx (who he feared), the fight was cut short, and all Marluxia really did was block and throw his scythe in a black/pink wisped attack at Axel, which trembled from the force. In the end, if the fight would've continued, the winner wouldn't be Axel, in my opinion. I never said Marluxia was on top power as Xemnas, Xaldin, Roxas, or Saïx, but he was surely gifted to cause a impression, and I would believe he would be the closest in line in that rank next. And almost everyone can agree, that the first final battle with Marluxia, where you actually fight him head to head, was much harder than he was when he hopped on his Nobody creature. That merely held his power back in my opinion, and I'm still not sure whether which one should've been first. That, and I don't think Marluxia seems that type of person who carries a aura of arrogance, superiority, and confidence without backing it up. I'm just saying you shouldn't ride on the "he's not that great" bandwagon just yet. You might get more than you expected in 358/2. And so will I. Who knows?
