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Breaking Point Ch 8: A Somber Refrain

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Demyx laughed for nearly two minutes. His lungs strained and his cackles switched to a broken staccato and gradually ceased. Drool mixed with drying blood and both dribbled down his chin. He glanced down at the scarlet puddle that proved to be all that was left of Xemnas' existence. Demyx cocked his head to the left and grinned at how if he ever had a chance to meet they keybearers they would personally thank him for his assistance in their endeavors.

Axel's fingers twitched as he could only stand there and stare. There was nothing left of the man who was once his friend. Roxas had mentioned that Demyx was the one who hurt him, though in his defense the thirteenth member mentioned Demyx was not in his right mind at the time. The Flurry of the Dancing Flames could not help but blame himself for allowing Demyx to simmer for so long.

If I had only forced him to speak.

"This can't be happening," whispered Vexen.

With a snarl Saix summoned his claymore. Just as he was about to lunge a firm hand grabbed his shoulder and pushed him into the wall.

"I'd advise you to move aside, II," Saix hissed with his fangs bared.

"Put your weapon away," ordered Xigbar.

"Who do you think you are?" Saix asked, turning his claymore on a different opponent.

"Don't be foolish," Xigbar replied.

Saix clenched his fist with his other hand tightening about the hilt of his weapon. "He destroyed Xemnas and his blood must pay the price."

"It has," Axel retorted. "Can't you see he's dying." The redhead turned to the blond. "Vexen, please, help him."

Vexen's eyes narrowed and he crossed his arms with his back to the pyrokinetic. "I'll do no such thing," the Chilly Academic stated.

Axel grabbed the older man's arms and squeezed firmly. "I'm not giving you a choice!" Axel shouted. Vexen's skin was heated to an uncomfortable temperature. "Now you help him or I'll swear I'll do to you what he did to Xemnas."

Vexen never looked at Axel. He replied, "He killed Zexion." Axel realized he had nothing to say that would either comfort or motivate the fourth member. Vexen zoned out and was treated to countless memories of his life before the Organization. He absently added in a near inaudible voice, "He killed my little Ienzo."

Number IV recalled the day Ienzo had scraped his knee on the concrete outside when he tripped over his the lab coat that was two sizes too big. Ienzo fought hard to push back the tears, but several slipped through when the peroxide was applied to the severed skin. Even shushed him while he bandaged the wound then kissed him on the forehead. He then held the child in his arms until all the pain vanished.

Vexen pulled himself out of Axel's grasp and wrapped his arms around an invisible child. He smiled down at the phantom and pushed a hair out of its face.

"You'll be okay, my son," Vexen said as he pulled the illusion closer to his bosom. He then turned his back on Axel while humming a familiar lullaby.

Axel could only watch wide-eyed as Vexen slowly walked down the hallway cradling the invisible boy, and his throat chiming out of tune.

The redhead returned his attention at the two nobodies arguing. Saix was two seconds from reaching his berserker state. At some point during his conversation with Vexen, Xigbar had summoned his gun.

"I'm now in control of the Organization and I order you to kill him!" Saix shouted.

Xigbar scoffed. "I'm the second member, and I'm now the Superior." He pointed his gun at Saix's forehead. "I suggest you submit." With a smirk he added, "You can fight for it, but we both know I'll kill you."

Saix lowered his claymore. His glower never left Xigbar as he thought of a hundred ways for the Freeshooter to meet with an accident.

Axel sighed. There was no need for Sora or any of his friends for the Organization had already begun to crumble.

"We'll play by your rules for now," Saix said.

Xigbar's eye narrowed and he shot Saix in the hand. The Luna Diviner yelped and hunched over to examine the bloody wound.

Xigbar grabbed Saix by the collar of his cloak. Through gritted teeth he said, "You better watch yourself, kiss ass." He tightened his grip and added, "I'm not Xemnas and you'll speak only when spoken to. Understood?" He released his hold on the seventh member and a grin spread across his face. He leaned towards Saix and whispered, "Otherwise I'll put your mouth to better use."

Xigbar heard Saix growl and pulled away. His glare promised that he would turn his threat into a reality if his authority was challenged. Saix's glower burned into Xigbar while he vowed to himself that the Freeshooter would meet his unfortunate end within the next seventy-two hours.

Xigbar joined Axel who had knelt down beside Demyx. The blond seemed to be lost in thought.

"Demy," Axel said as he gently pinched the Nocturne's cheek.

Demyx blinked and he turned towards his friend. "Axel!" he shouted. He winced when he felt the protests from several areas of his body. He glanced down at himself and screamed at the sight of blood. His right eye had swelled. "Axel! Help me!"

Xigbar grabbed the flailing blond while Axel clamped his hands on either side of Demyx's face. Sea blue eyes bore into emerald ones.

Tears leaked down Demyx's face and seeped through Axel's fingers. The redhead shuddered at the fresh warm liquid dripping down his skin.

Demyx gasped and hoarsely cried, "Ax—Axel, why am I bleeding?" He switched his gaze over to the other man. "Xiggy, what's going on?" He sobbed and added, "It hurts so much."

"Calm down, Demy," Axel said as evenly as he could.

"You're okay, kid," Xigbar added and patted the boy on the back. "Xemnas can't hurt you anymore."

At the memory of the late nobody's name the memories crashed into the Nocturne. He gripped at his head while he relived his fight with those in the study, the battle with Xaldin, and finally the showdown with Xemnas. Tears fell freely down his bloodstained cheeks.

"Not again, no not again," IX sobbed.

"What's he talking about?" Axel asked. Xigbar shrugged and Axel probed him for information.

"He killed my family and I slaughtered him," Demyx said with a chuckle. "I bled him dry." He swallowed and added, "Xemnas killed my sister." His eyes widened. "I wanted him to feel everything he did to that defenseless girl." Demyx clenched his fists until fresh blood leaked through his fingers.

"Hey, hey, it's okay," Axel said as he rubbed Demyx's arm. If anyone were to ask his opinion he would promptly answer that the Superior deserved his fate.

Demyx's eyes widened and he gasped when the memories cleared. He sunk into himself and sobbed loudly followed by a shriek. "Oh, God, I killed Zexion!" His nails clawed into his temples. "No! No! I didn't mean to—I didn't mean to!" The fresh blood mingled with the falling tears and both dripped to the floor where they mixed with the blood of both victims. Demyx screamed causing both nobodies to pull away from him. "And Lexy! What have I done?"

"D—Demy," Axel said as he reached out for the Nocturne.

Demyx pushed him away and moved to his feet. Axel and Xigbar advanced on his retreating form. Demyx leaned against the wall while his back bobbed in synchrony with his sobs.

"Stay away!" Demyx shouted. "I'm a monster." He wrapped his arms around himself. "I murdered my friends."

Axel attempted to embrace the ninth member, but Demyx shoved him away. Axel glanced down at the bloody handprints on his sleeves.

"Larxene, Zexion, and Lexaeus," Demyx wept. "In three minute's time." He rubbed his hands over his face, getting blood in his eyes. "Marluxia must've seen it all."

"Marluxia?" Axel questioned. He wondered where the busybody was during the battle.

"He was there," Demyx wept. "I hoped he'd never see me that way."

"Marluxia's presence is not in the castle," Saix reported.

Demyx argued. "He was there with Larxene." Demyx slammed his back against the wall. "No! I didn't kill him."

Demyx bit down hard on his lip. He could not remember harming Marluxia and he had no reason to. The memories of himself and Lumaria in Radiant Garden flashed behind his eyes. He imagined the pink-haired nobody lying in a pool of his own blood.

Demyx repeated that he had not killed Marluxia. He would never have harmed a friend…but he severely injured Roxas. He had terminated numbers V and VI. Demyx sunk down in the blood puddle.

"Let's get him out of here," Axel said to Xigbar who nodded in reply.

Demyx stared blankly as he remininced each and every murder. Zexion had begged for mercy. Lexaeus had only tried to protect his closest friend. Roxas…the youngest member with a stubborn streak had only wanted to end senseless violence. It had temporarily cost him his mobility and possible permanent psychological damage.

"I'm sorry, Roxas," Demyx said between sobs. "I'm nothing but a monster."

Before his friends could get to him Demyx reached over to where the knife lie motionless in its last victim's liquid remains. He curled his fingers around the handle and raised it above his body. Axel lunged forward. His emerald eyes widened in synchrony with a painful cry as a mere second before his interference the blade forced itself into the Nocturne's chest.

For the first time since he became a nobody tears fell from Axel's eyes. He nearly pulled out the knife when he realized that the action would only increase the flow of blood. Axel cupped one large hand around Demyx's face and the other grabbed his hand.

"Dem—Demy," Axel wailed. "No. Buddy, don't do this." He slapped Demyx's cheek. "Stay with me."

Demyx's blue eyes met with Axel's green ones. He inhaled sharply, wincing at the plethora of pain due to the very natural function and managed a tiny smile.

"Tell…" Demyx said. Blood spilled from his lips. "Tell Roxas I'm sorry." He gurgled and the wad of red splattered on Axel's face. A falling tear immediately washed it away. "I never meant to hurt him."

"He knows that," Axel said tightening his hold on Demyx's hand. "Don't put him through more pain." He turned towards Xigbar and Saix. "Please tell me one of you have a potion." He turned back to see any action was useless.

Demyx smiled at his friend before taking his last breath. His blue eyes stared blankly ahead of him while the blood continued to seep from the wound.

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Vexen followed the running child. Ienzo looked back at him and waved with a smile. Vexen returned the smile wondering how time had flown. In a few years his little boy would no longer be so tiny. He walked slowly, slighting hunched so that the hem of his leather coat swept the tiled floor.

The Chilly Academic followed the laughing boy to the Altar of Naught. The boy's blue hair glistened in Kingdom Heart's light. When he leapt in the air his hair flipped revealing that second blue eye that was constantly hidden by the fringe.

"Not so fast, Ienzo," Vexen called out.

"Come on, Even!" Ienzo replied with a beckon of his hand. He smiled then turned disappearing into the darkness.

"Not so fast, son!" Vexen cried.

With a large smile he continued to walk in a straight line after the boy. He squinted to see his shadow in the haze. How had he allowed work to interfere to what was truly important? He felt grateful that someone had granted him a second chance.

As he neared the edge he saw a second figure. The mist parted to unveil the smiling face of Lumaria. Inezo's right hand clamped tightly about the pinkette's and his left out stretched out waiting for his father's grasp.

"My family," Vexen said to himself.

He extended his hand and his smile mirrored Ienzo's. He dragged the soles of his boots along the floor. he reached the edge he watched the child's face vanish and he stared only at his own reflection reflecting from the glowing heart.

"Ienzo?" Vexen called. "Ienzo!" The mist engulfed his body. "Wait for me!" he called as he stepped off the altar of naught. With a face displaying euphoria he plummeted to the pavement below.

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Roxas sat up too quickly when Axel entered. He held his pounding head and slowly opened his eyes, hating the intense white light of the laboratory. He subconsciously lowered the lighting just so he could comfortably keep his eyes open.

Axel sat down across from the youngest member with remnants of blood and tears caked on his face. Roxas wanted to ask, but refrained until Axel was ready to speak.

Axel waved his hands towards himself and Roxas instantly moved forward and leaned into the pyrokinetic's embrace. Axel wrapped his arms around the smaller man and accidentally squeezed too tight. He had to keep from applying any pressure to his head.

Roxas leaned against Axel's bony shoulder. The redhead bit his lip in an effort to keep himself from crying in front of his best friend. He inhaled sharply and coughed in a failed attempt to stifle a sob.

"Axel, what happened?" Roxas asked in a whisper.

"I'm sorry, little buddy," Axel replied as he leaned his face against Roxas' shoulder. "I couldn't…"

Roxas felt the back of his shirt dampen with warm droplets.

"Demyx is gone," Axel choked out behind a sob.

At that moment Roxas knew he possessed a heart for he felt it hitch in his chest. He slowly buried his face in Axel's chest where he released emotion he had been denying for too long.

Softly the thirteenth member said, "I never got a chance to forgive him."
This is a Kingdom Hearts fanfiction. This is the final chapter in the story, I hope you all enjoy.

Summary: Axel notices Demyx has been acting strange lately. No one else seems to notice, either that or they don't care. After all, why should he worry that Demyx is finally taking his job seriously. And besides, Nobodies don't have hearts, therefore they can't have breaking points.

Characters: Demyx, Axel, Xigbar, Vexen, Saix, Ienzo, and Roxas

Warnings: This is a very depressing chapter. :(
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omg it so good but sad! nice job and did vexen die and poor roxas