The Game (Agito/Open)

[gamble]

((btw anyone who looks at this and says I lost. I'm sorry. xD but I lost too.))

Luxord's standard approach upon the city appeared nothing to the drunken wasteland that he was coming upon. During the day this town was a strong town. Full of prosperous people and even decisions. However, as soon as the darkness took over the sky the true nature came out. This time in the form of pirates.

Treacherous people these pirates appeared to be. Savage by nature, yet cunning in will. Luxord had taken an observation in this art of these people. Especially in one in particular, Jack Sparrow. A cunning devil in himself, and yet he had the appearance of an ignorant fool. How did he and Sora even defeat the Grim Reaper? A smirk appeared on his face as he dazzled into the answer. It was a heartless that's heart was simply needed for their destiny. It had to have a flaw. That was the only answer.

Walking into a building, faces turned quickly to see the hooded figure walk in. Luxord in reply only pulled down his hood and looked around. His grin still proudly on his face. The faces of the people around him were full of shock. Their minds quickly judged Luxord as an average newcomer.

"We don't accept your kind at this place," the bar owner said. "Now get out before I shoot you." Luxord strongly resisted the desire to finish off the man. He spoke slow and sluggish, as if thinking of the words one at a time. Such illiteracy should be a sin. Folding his arms, Luxord simply stared down the man with a look of not being impressed. Continuing to walk in, the barowner pulled out a gun and pointed it directly towards Luxord. "I'm tellin' ya. I'll shoot."

"Such ignorance through you mild nature varments," Luxord said to the man. Confusion flooded through the minds of everyone around. "Excuse my verbiage. I meant to say how foolish of you to approach me like this. I'm only here for a little card game." Luxord unfolded his arms revealing two cards in each hand. He twirled them around in a fancy motion, making sure to draw the attention of everyone. Suddenly he threw both of the cards towards the bar owner's gun. Stunned the owner's reaction time was completely off, and he watch his gun fell in two pieces.

All that was heard next was a familiar sounding bang to the pirates in the room. Their eyes set to see the bang of money Luxord dropped on the table in front of him.

"I'm only here for a little game," Luxord said as his treacherous grin made it's appearance again. Luxord pulled out the chair in front of him and sat on it quickly. Exactly as he sat at Organization meetings, Luxord took his pose. "Is anyone up?" Greed was the fuel to these people. What lead them to their hearts? Revealing their true selves would help open their hate to anger along with their cheating ways. Darkness would escape their hearts eventually. And then the heartless would retrieve the many hearts needed. May the game begin.

[agi]

A blinding yet soothing light portal had opened up. An eighteen year old boy walked out of the portal. He really did not look like the type to be around here. His hair was blond and down to his chin. It was rather 'organized'. His eyes were blue like the calm ocean sea crashing into the bay. He had on a black shirt with a golden armor pad on his right shoulder. The pants was light black and kind of baggy. His shoes were just a plain old white color.

The pirates walking about were momentarily stunned while the portal was out. Slowly, the light vanished into nothing. This boy's name is Agito. Again he had traveled for whole new adventure. Normally, he is a rather kind guy. Some people just slightly tweak his personality. Like anyone with a horrible(evil) attitude or anything along those lines gets him annoyed. It gets him annoyed because most people he meet are like that. Mainly because of the dictator on his world.

The pirates just stared at him but decided not to mess with him. Normally, he gives off the cool yet serious look all the time. Agito's eyes wandered around until he saw the bar doors. At his own pace, he made his way over to the doors. As he pushed them open and walked in he saw Luxord and a bunch of pirates. Just about every pirate looked at him. One shouted out aren't you a little too young to be here? Right away Agito glared at the pirate who said that.

This was one of the pirates at Luxords table. Gracefully, he walked over to the table and picked the pirate up with one hand. Slowly, he lifted him in the air and looked him in the eye. Agito just showing his soothing eyes. Then he put the pirate down on his feet and released him. Agito was showing no fear at all. He was trying to send a message to the pirates. That very message is don't judge a book bye its cover.

(Cards!)

[gamble]

((Sorry for the late reply. Marching Band Practice, Football Game, and then College visit. horrible weekend.))

Slowly the pirates gathered around the table. Many of them with cocky attitudes and looks of confidence. Did they not know that the match was already won? Luxord's poker fact was set the whole time. A look of complete nothingness, which was easy because he was, after all, a nobody. His ocean blue eyes starred down each of his opponents, looking for their casual signs of facial expressions. Then the cards were passed out.

Two games turned into five. Five games turned into twelve. Twelve games eventually led to a big explosion of anger on the field. The pirates trashed themselves trying to find any piece of gold to lay on the table. However, Luxord sat calmly at the head of the table with the gold probably stacked in front of him. At this stage of the game, Luxord couldn't resist hiding some sign of laughter. This was amusing to him. He wasn't sure whether it was just simple facial arrangement, an actual stagnant emotion, or if it was naturally hilarious to see the failure and stress of the human mind.

With another toss of the cards to start the thirteenth game, the doors were heard being opened. Without even looking at the cards yet, the pirates turned their attention to the new entry. With a perched eyebrow, Luxord turned to see a boy enter the bar. Was he lost? Was the poor kid looking for his carriage? Luxord paid no attention to it and turned back to the game. The man to his left immediately yelled out if the boy was too young. Trying to ignore it Luxord studied his cards and began his scan of the pirates faces. Beards could not hide how the heart felt. Emotions spewed through humans like how bunnies were rapidly mad. Could they not stop doing it?

To Luxord's surprise, the boy walked over the man beside him and picked him up by the collar. Luxord turned his eyes sharply to the left to watch the scene. The intensity in the boy's eyes. The strength in his grip. The calmness to not even state a word. Was this boy a nobody also? In seconds the boy placed the man back down. Luxord sighed. He had a soft side to him, how sweet. But what was the fate that they would meet. From Luxord's sleeve a card slowly slipped out and caught his eye. The Star. The boy's aura was given off differently than that of a simple nobody. Perhaps he was more, perhaps he wasn't. Either way it was distinct that he was not a Heartless.

Luxord began to play the role rolling his temple and looked over to the boy.

"Dear boy," Luxord asked. "What exactly brings to this barren domain of puerile arguments? Your age states one impressions, but I'm sure you yourself have a different perspective." His eyes now glared back to the boy. In some style Luxord saw a younger kid version of himself. Both blond through hair and blue through the eyes. The rock solid personality and affirm actions. Completely confident in each decision they made as if already knowing the outcome. The irony.

[agi]

Suddenly, Agito herd a voice from another man. He was very different from the others. This man seemed to be at peace more than anyone here. "I'm Agito." He then took a short pause to choose his words. "I guess you could say i'm here for a card game." Five very unique cards appeared in his hands. These five cards were different from most cards. Mainly, because they were lethal like a sword. If he wanted to he could summon five more.

Within a blink of the eye, the five cards were completely gone. Just as though they vanished like magic. With one smooth step, he picked up a chair and sat down. Now he was sitting next to Luxord waiting for the game to begin. "So how do you play your game?" Agito asked with a curious tone. He very well knew Luxord could be a great ally. Perhaps it is because they share the same thing in common? That very 'thing' is cards.

The others at the table looked at Agito and then over to Luxord. They all said yes to Agito joining in. Mainly, because they were afraid of what Agito might do. After all he had abilities that the pirates could never have. "It seems I'm in the game." Agito said with a slight smile. Now all he could do was wait for a new game to begin. As well as his question being answered. Agito was also waiting to see what the man would say his name is.

(Sorry short post. Will be long next time.)

[gamble]

"I'm Agito. I guess you could say I'm here for a card game."

Luxord's left eyebrow rose. A kid coming out somewhere like this to play the faithful game of cards. They couldn't be more alike. Luxord watched as the five cards appeared in his hand and then in a matter of seconds disappeared in a blink of the eye. Many of questions wandered through his head but none were at the level of degree to be considered an interest to care for. Turning back to his hand, Luxord flipped over his cards while starring down the other pirates.

Sucking of teeth from the far right player. He'd be cocky and hit. Two hands dropped to the amazing Ace with a ten combination. The only player remaining was the daring go getter. Luxord's stare towards the man appeared to strive some fear within him. Luxord's simple poker face showed complete confidence. The other man could not say this. With a roll of his eyes the man dropped his hand. His threw his hands up asking to see what the next card was. His hand was a solid double five and the next card was the amazing black jack. His face turned cherry with anger.

"It seems you're not so good at this game," Luxord said collecting another round of glory.

"So how do you play your game?"

"It's a simple game of numbers," Luxord stated as if expected the question to come eventually. "Every card has it's number. Each number has it's place. Each winner hits 32. Each loser goes broke. Simple game. Simple rules. And plenty of excitement." The faces of the pirates turned into interest. Smiles began to creep on their greedy faces as they starred down Agito. Were they expecting to win back some of their loses? The probability of them even going back with a gold coin was impossible. Begs to let the boy in came at an instant. Luxord's eyes darted over to the teenager. There was something about this boy that gave Luxord that uncomfortable uncertainty.

"It seems I'm in the game."

Luxord gathered the cards. He began to shuffle the cards intensely having absolutely no problem perfectly forming the deck. Each person was given a card face down and then another card flipped over on top. The deck was placed calmly in front of Luxord and he began to look around at the pirates face. The top card on his pile was a perfect ten of diamonds. However, Luxord chose not to look at the facedown card. He was that confident. It was the Fate of a Gambler to know his future. A small grin crept on his face and already one hand was dropped. Too easy....

"Luxord is the name kid," Luxord stated turning an eye to him. "Let's see how you play."

[agi]

Agito looked at his cards, even the face down. Amazingly, he struck a thirty two. "Hm." He took a small breath and looked at the others. Each pirate was simply looking at their cards. Not only that they looked like they were wondering. "I suppose they're still wondering." Agito let out a sigh and looked around the room. Things are somewhat boring at the current moment.

Though that does not matter much. Suddenly, the ground started to rumble violently. Something was going on but what exactly? That is when the floors started to crack. Before anyone knew it heartless were swarming the bar. Right away the pirates started to fight the heartless. "These creatures again?" Agito slowly got up on his feet and punched his fist down onto one of the heartless. Moments later it turned into nothing but a black cloud.

Perhaps now was the time to play his own game? Ten cards appeared all around Agito. Each card was lethal like a sword. This is one of the things that made Agito a really interesting boy. His skills were far different from any type of skills. Suddenly, the ten cards started to spin faster and faster. Soon they were too hard to see. Right as a Neo shadow jumped in to make an attack its head got cut off like butter.

Then it turned into a cloud of black smoke. Agito loved his way of fighting. Sure the only other thing he uses close to a weapon is the fire sword. That is only when he is using his fire magic card. Each card he has is very powerful and interesting. "So Luxord how do you play?" What he meant was. How do you fight? Agito already knows how Luxord plays the game of cards. His game was similar to that of another card game.

[gamble]

It appeared to be another match in his favor. Everyone was full of stress and dilemma. Watching it was a laugh and entertaining. Their hearts would lead them down the right path they truly belonged. Feeling a rattle around the bar, Luxord looked around without much concern. As the cracks appeared he sensed the appalling smell of the Heartless' presence.

"These creatures again?"

Luxord turned to see the pirates beginning to fight the Heartless and even the boy going out. As a Heartless blitzed his way, Luxord had a card appeared behind him. Simply allowing himself to be absorbed by the card the attack missed. Heartless turned to the card in confusion to only see Luxord sitting in the chair in the card. All that was seen of the Heartless last was smoke. A rush of cards towards the heartless sliced it easier and Luxord walked out of the card without as much as a scratch.

"So Luxord how do you play?"

Luxord turned to Agito and folded his arms. He was the master of time and influence. Everything here was just too easy. Why was the kid so interested anyway. It wasn't of much concern to him personally unless he had more fascination over him than Luxord thought.

"In time," Luxord stated. He snapped his finger and watched as the heartless began to look around stopping their attacks. Everyone no longer had a set energy level as it was gradually depleting. Luxord rushed around instantly with his card blitz. Two main cards were in his hands and with his extension of his arm another card appeared attached to it. The timing on the Heartless was depleting every second and eventually each one just exploded to smoke with their lack of time.

As the numbers dropped Luxord snapped his finger again reverting the time back to normal. Everyone would feel a little dazed but the threat of the Heartless dramatically dropped. A grin appeared on Luxord's face as he disappeared. When he came back 15 cards lay stacked in castle form. They slowly disappeared to the ground becoming a part of it and roamed around to the remaining heartless. Moving back above the ground they circled the heartless with their backs facing. They could choose to flip the cards around but everyone had bombs behind them except for Luxord's card.

"How well do you play the game?" Luxord's voice came out. He was probably enjoying this too much. His power was not up to par as it was before his disappearance but it was close. Then again why would one even think to judge their power based around Heartless. The main target to worry about was the heart-wielders. Two explosions were heard as the Heartless began to learn how to flip the cards. Luxord removed himself from his card appearing behind Agito. "Come. I need a word with you."

Luxord extended his hand. The pirates around were stunned with the fascination of the card work to even think that they were undermined or even see Luxord and Agito talking. His eyes still had that purpose as the funny tone he had was gone. There was something more to see with this boy than he imagined and only discussion would unveil the truth. Luxord was not a villain, so the choice was Agito's.

[agi]

With each hand movement, the cards moved faster and faster. Each heartless vanishing like no tomorrow. Agito was not all to impressed with the heartless so far. Every time they were either too weak or too strong. He was rather disappointed he found no one good enough to fight. Agito had not used his magic cards in such a long time. It was a shame that there was no one strong enough. However, he shrugged it off and looked around.

That is when he spotted Luxord moving about taking each heartless out one by one. He was rather impressive with his skills to use cards to fight as well. This was one person he knew he could get along with. Agito could tell they had quite a bit in common. Not only that but the man was not even a villain. So that was clearly a good thing for him. For some reason, villains make him angry. Perhaps it is because they have such horrible attitudes?

A few minutes passed and Agito managed to kill some more heartless. They were slowly wearing down and down. It was good to get some exercise in right? He slightly laughed to himself and noticed the heartless were now dying even faster. Then he herd Luxord's voice from behind him. Slowly, he turned around with his cards still circling him at high speeds. "As you wish." He said with a slight smile. Though he did wonder what Luxord wanted to speak with him about.

Now it was time to wait again. So in the meantime it would be best to stop his cards. His left hand shot outwards and the cards suddenly stopped. Basically, they were just floating around him now rather slowly. In a few seconds, they vanished into nothing but a white mist. The mist made the room light up with some sort of excitement. For the mist was giving off a good aura. Thus making everyone feel rather happy. It was rather odd.

[gamble]

"As you wish."

Luxord at that moment noticed the power of the boy. He was also a card manipulator. A spark of interest, never before seen, had went through. It only lasted a shortest second, but there was a spark in his eye. Before Luxord even continued to think more about it, the room was covered in a mist from the boy's power. The Heartless appeared to make their leave and the pirates quickly went into a calm rest. Pirates at ease? Even the thought confused the Gambler of Fate. Perhaps there was an emotion derived from their hearts. His time here was finished.

Assuming the boy would take no mind in a trip, a spread of his cards surrounded the group. The pirates looked over only seeing what would appear to be a simple card trick. As the cards unraveled from around the two card manipulators they were in a quiet section of Port Royal. The terrain was more forestry and dark. It was still a clearing and the main source of light was the full moon that never seemed to change. With each passing cloud the vision around the area changed. Luxord had come across this place upon his return but that was another story irrelevant for the time being.

Luxord's arms folded and he starred down the boy, looking about him as if he was a super being. He was trying to analyze how the boy could have these powers. Was he gifted nobody? Was he truly a heartless? One of those talented humans? Luxord was not a man based off of assumptions but simply off the facts. His knowledge and unquestionable sense of vocabulary gave him the advantage over his opponents because he was always assured of the answer and outcome. This situation was different because he had never come over one that was like him before. Even with what memories he held as a human, he had never before seen a human gracing these powers.

"It's come upon me that you demonstrate a sagacious dexterity to play the game," Luxord began as he turned away from the boy but still never moved his distance. "Where do you come from?" His face turned back around again. His eyes looking dead into the boy. It was a trick he had learned from the Silent Hero. People gave off signs from their physical aspects that changed the truly meanings of their words. What would Agito do?

[agi]

Before Agito knew it they had an area change. It was just like a good magic act. Then Luxord started to stare him down for a little while. Hopefully, this would not be some sort of trap. "I come from a far away planet. That's all I can say for now." Agito simply shrugged and looked deep into the eyes of Luxord. Could they actually have more in common than they know?

Agito did not really care what actions Luxord had taken. For in the end they were just simple action made in an un-harming way. He knew he was probably going to have a new ally today. "Your not the ordinary person yourself." Agito could not even tell if this man was on the light or dark. However, it did not matter too much after all an ally was an ally.

New friends always come in al shapes and sizes. If they were there to help you why would it matter? Soon those very beings attended to become a friend. So many great things could happen when making an ally. "It is interesting that we both can manipulate cards in our own little way. Thus giving us our own little style for fighting." Agito was pretty amazed at that.

(Finally not that short. lol)

[gamble]

"I come from a far away planet. That's all I can say for now."

An eyebrow rose again. He was keeping things secret already. Probably respectful. Even Luxord wouldn't spew out all his information to a stranger. Even the boy's word choice was perfect. 'A far away planet.' Every world was considered a far off planet for those who could not easily travel to them. However, one with the power of nothing can accomplish more than the average living person.

"Your not the ordinary person yourself."

Luxord smirked at the simply sound of the words. Of course he was not ordinary. He was a master of the cards, a standing oracle for the future, and an outstanding impression of perfect semblance. Being different was more of a compliment but Luxord know exactly what the boy meant. He had seen Luxord's power in action. His quick movement, his precision with the cards, his calm demeanor. It left questions through the boy's mind. Questions that could be answered through time.

"It is interesting that we both can manipulate cards in our own little way. Thus giving us our own little style for fighting."

Ah! Finally the childish quotes came out. He truly was as old as he looked. Still a fun kid looking for amusement through the destruction of the Heartless. If only the boy was a keyblader. The hearts could be released easily and manipulating the boy would be all too simple. However, the Gambler only moved his arms to a grandmaster position behind his back. There were many thoughts running through his mind and questions that he needed answered before progress could be made. The boy's approach appeared to look for an answer to his curiosity while spawning for an alliance, if not a friendship.

"Cards are simply an compelling component to predict the outcomes of life and death," Luxord stated. "Only those of extreme intellect and concentration can truly learn to master them. However...you appear to be on the correct track." Luxord clapped his hands together in response. It was only a small applause for the show the boy had pulled off with the Heartless. As he dropped his hands, they resolved in a position similar to "The Thinker's" pose.

"I find it uncanny with the similarity between us," Luxord blatantly stated. "Even through physical features. I must say...I'm quite amused."

[agi]

Agito listened and watched Luxord very carefully. He did agree to what Luxord had said. "Now let's get down to business. What is it that you really wanted to talk about?" He knew there had to be another reason for bringing him here to talk. Why would a man like Luxord just want to talk about this small stuff? It would probably be a waste of his time right? So what was it that he really wanted to talk about? Only in time would he find out.

Agito took a small breath and stood still. He felt a slight breeze moving about. Along with the moonlight shining down on the both of them. It seemed to be all very peaceful for now.

[gamble]

"Now let's get down to business. What is it that you really wanted to talk about?"

The boy was feisty. Quick to decisions and safe on his answers. Reserved personality but still having the stature and mind frame of an aging kid. This boy was a lot different than Luxord had thought, but this was surprisingly a good thing.

"Where did you learn the power of the cards?" Luxord stated immediately after Agito finished. "Not everyone in this concocted reverie can harness this power, yet you, at a mere boy age, have the power. Even with your control. The matter....intrigues me."

Luxord began pacing back and forth while looking at the boy. His eyes wandered the boy up and down trying to figure what world he could be from. His disdainful clothing was not noticed except from those of the Restoration Committee. Even then it had it's own flare. His hair was similar to his, and even his eyes. But his world was taken by the darkness which explains his simple existence. No leads...no hints. The Perfect Game!

Stopping his folded his arms and looked off to the sky in darkness. The thought of what side the boy was on came to him. His site and attitude divulged the sense of a hero, but then secrecy of the boy without fear could give another impression. Luxord's eye twitched as he unraveled a thought. A quick sound from his fingers was heard and two Gamblers appeared to his side.

"I have a test," Luxord stated. "But your actions will depict the future. Hopefully you can play right." A cunning grin shined on his face as he pointed towards the boy and the two Gamblers sprinted towards the boy.

[agi]

Luxord then asked him where he learned the power of cards. "I was simply born with the power. Certain things you just can't learn." Agito simply shrugged and then slightly laughed. For some reason, the man started to pace and look like he was think a lot. That was kind of amusing Agito now. So he had to wait for Luxord to say something?

"Test?" Suddenly to nobodies appeared and went into attack him. He was going to be tested by fighting? This was going to be very interesting then. How should he play the game this time? Multiple cards appeared in his left hand. Slowly, he drew the card on the far left. Then he quickly swirled between both gamblers to avoid their attack. The other cards vanished and now only one remained.

The card in his hand slowly burned to ashes. A red light in the shape of a dragon appeared on his chest. Now he could use the power of fire. He summoned ten cards, which suddenly turned on fire. Not only his cards were lethal like a sword, but they burn like fire now. With the fire added his attacks were going to be even stronger with the cards.

With one hand motion all ten cards darted inwards for the gambler. For the other gambler, he created two fire balls and then jumped up in the air. Once in hair he threw both of them and several more at the gamblers. He threw a total of ten fire balls at the second one. He landed gently on his feet, as if he were a feather landing on the ground.

(Sorry late reply)

[gamble]

Luxord's eyes stayed focus as Agito began to fight the targets. His movements were precise but were overall slow. Judgment was reasonable but even the Gambler of Fate could tell the boy was merely showing off. Overall it would prove that the boy was indeed using a novice to how to strategically use his power but could use it efficiently. Through the small matter of time the boy did manage to completely destroy both of his Gambler nobodies. They were third in strongest power, only downgraded by the Dragoons and the Sorcerers.

A steady clap was heard from Luxord as Agito finished. His stirring smirk still remained on his face. With a slow pace, Luxord began to approach the boy. Cards suddenly appeared in his hands, being distinct revealed as their bright color stood out from his black attire. Quickly shuffling them the cards appeared and disappeared. The speed slowly increased until finally a card popped into the air just as he stopped before the boy. As the card fell to the ground it grew in size separating the two from each other. The Nobody insignia was revealed to Agito. The card then swirled around Luxord revealing a chain of cards. As the card came around an opening was revealed and Luxord was gone.

"Through time you can learn to manifest the power of the cards," the Gambler of Fate spoke. His voice appeared to come from no where, or maybe even from everywhere. A complete mind game to handle. Luxord had to find some enjoyment through this deplorable life. The cards feel to the ground and wandered around. They appeared to be gliding across the tip of the ground but instead were apart of the ground itself. In time the cards floated back onto the surface. They twirled in a domino fashion and the last card turned to reveal Luxord, in the exact same place where he started.

"Your talents are quite tremendous if I do say so myself," Luxord stated. "But you overuse your abilities and therefore leave openings in other areas of your combat. Even for your age there's much to learn. Tell me,...why did you leave your world? A boy of your age traveling the worlds. Dare I say you're here to fight the Darkness of the worlds?" Luxord's voice appeared sarcastic in some sense. The sudden rise and fall of voice through his sentence strained some words and others just appeared dull. With their location barely anything would divert Agito's attention to him. Something had to stand out.