Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is the fourth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series. Like Chain of Memories, It bridges the gap between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. The game was released in the United States on September, 2009.

Axel

Got it memorized?
What's your problem? You both...think you can do whatever you want. Well I'm sick of it. Go on, you just keep running. But I'll always be there to bring you back!
You get on their bad side and they'll destroy you!
[After Roxas saying no one would miss him] That's not true! I would....
"Man I miss the old times, Still got it memorized? The day we met when you got your new name, you and I sat right here, just like this, and watched the sun set.”
[After trying to explain to Roxas about the need for Xion's dissolution] Why can't you understand...
Friends eat ice-cream together, and talk and laugh about the stupidest things.

Jack Skellington

Luxord

If only the whispers at the top of the ladder carried down to the bottom rung.

King Mickey Mouse

Is that you Riku?

Riku

[To Roxas] C'mon Sora, I thought you were stronger than that
That secret stays with me.
Why?! Why do you have a keyblade...?
So it's true. You really are his Nobody. Guess DiZ was right after all.

Roxas

Have to hang onto something, right? It's not like I have memories from before the Organization. Don't you remember? I acted like a zombie.
[In the 358/2 Days Trailer] I will disappear from this world in 181 days.
[To Riku] SHUT UP!
Xion! Who else will I have ice cream with?!
I dunno, I can't just look inside. But I figure, if there is something in there, inside of us, we'd feel it, wouldn't we?
(To Saix After he says We don't accept resignations.) I've got nothing to say to you
[To Axel] No one would miss me
[To Riku] What are you talking about? I am me! Nobody else!!!

Saïx

Fight
- You ingrate!
- (Berserk Mode) I will leave you with nothing!
(To Roxas) We don't accept resignations.
(To Roxas) Then let's keep this short and sweet.

Xaldin

Xemnas

Good tidings, friends. Today is a momentous day. I am pleased to announce that a new comrade has been chosen to wear the coat. Number XIV. Let us all welcome one of the Keyblade's chosen.

Xion

Who am I? What am I...here for?
You're next, Roxas. I have to make you a part of me, too. Don't you see? This is why I was created.
My time is up.
Thank you, Riku.
Riku would know what to do.
Roxas, that's a stick.
(To Riku) So, do you hate me for taking your friend away from you?
Please don't hold back, Axel. Promise!

Xigbar

Other

Dialogue

(Roxas walks in the Grey Area. Saïx and Marluxia are there, waiting for him.)
Saïx: Roxas, today you will be working with Marluxia. Come see me when you're ready.
(Saïx leaves)
Marluxia:(to Roxas, smiling) Well, there you have it. Welcome to the fold, Roxas.
(They both head to Twilight Town. Marluxia turns to Roxas)
Marluxia: Roxas, was it? I never properly introduced myself. I am Marluxia, Number XI.
Roxas: Okay. What do I have to do today?
Marluxia: Today, your job is to collect hearts.
Roxas: Um, how do I do that?
Marluxia: Roxas, could you summon your Keyblade for me?
Roxas: Well...sure, all right.
(The Keyblade appears in Roxas's hand)
Marluxia: Lucky Number XIII...At last, a chosen wielder of the Keyblade amongst our ranks.
(Heartless appears, gaining their attention)
Roxas: Whoa, what are those?
Marluxia:(smirking) Hmph. Nothing to be feared. So, Roxas, shall we put that power of yours to a little test? Use your Keyblade...and defeat those Heartless.
(After Roxas defeats them)
Marluxia: Good. Those Heartless were called Shadows
Roxas: But what are Heartless?
Marluxia: Dark creatures who roam about, searching for hearts. They come in two larger varieties. The ones you just defeated are known as Purebloods. Purebloods don't release any hearts when you defeat them. In other words, don't bother with them. Your mission is to collect hearts, after all. The other variety-
(More Heartless appears)
Marluxia: (smirking) Hmph...Is right over there. Forget about the Shadows. (turns to Roxas) Take these out, Roxas. They are your real targets.
(After Roxas defeated them)
Marluxia: Those were what we call Emblem Heartless.
Roxas: Why are they so special?
Marluxia: Did you notice? Hearts appeared when you defeated them.
Roxas: Right...
Marluxia: Your job is to collect those hearts.
Roxas: Is there any trick to it?
Marluxia: None. So long as the Heartless are felled by your weapon, the Keyblade, the hearts will be captured.
Roxas: I see. And what happens to the hearts I collect?
Marluxia: They will gather as one, and create an almighty force known as Kingdom Hearts.
Roxas: Which is...good, right?
Marluxia: Completing Kingdom Hearts is the Organization's primary objective. And to do that, we need all the hearts we can possibly find.
Roxas: So that's what the Organization does? Collect hearts?
Marluxia: Actually, you are the first of us to accomplish it.
Roxas: Wait, then-
Marluxia: The rest of us can defeat Heartless, but we have no way of collecting the hearts they release. Eventually, the hearts will turn right back into Heartless. You see, then, how special you are?
Roxas: Hmm...
Marluxia: With powers like yours-
(More Heartless appears, catching their attention)
Marluxia: (smirking) Heh. Here come more of them. Each of them is a gift, Roxas. Squeeze every last heart out of them!
(After Roxas defeated the Heartless again)
Marluxia: Excellant, Roxas. Your work today is done. I am amazed. (looks at the Keyblade in Roxas's hand) That Keyblade...The things that could be done with that sort of power...
Roxas: (turns to Marluxia) Umm...
Marluxia: I have high hopes for you, Roxas-as do we all. Defeat the Heartless, and help the Organization reach our noble goal.
Roxas: (nods) Um, all right...
Marluxia: Shall we RTC, then?
(They both head back to the World That Never Was)

(Roxas walks into the Grey Area)
Zexion: Good morning, Roxas.
(Roxas turns his head to see Zexion)
Zexion: I shall be joining you on your mission today. Take care of what you need to and then check in with Saïx. I am all ready to go.
(Zexion walks away. After Roxas is finished, they both head to Twilight Town.)
Zexion: (to Roxas) Your mission today is to eliminate a set of quantity of Heartless. The Organization may call upon you to meet other objectives-perform recon, for example. But regardless of the task you have been given, your primary orders still hold. You and that Keyblade of yours serve us by collecting hearts.
Roxas: So, even if I'm given another job, I should keep taking out Heartless while I do it?
Zexion: (smiling) Correct. Today, however, the two happily coincide.
(They both head deeper into Twilight Town and defeats the Heartless. After they're done, Roxas turns to Zexion)
Roxas: All done. I defeated the number of Heartless you said. Now we get to RTC, right?
Zexion: Leave, already? I, for one, would apply myself a bit more.
Roxas: But I-
Zexion: Yes, yes, you did as you were asked. Mission accomplished...but...
(A Heartless appears a few feet away from they are)
Zexion: As you can plainly see, there are still Heartless wandering about.
(The Heartless disappears)
Zexion: You don't have to emliminate them all. It's your choice. Just like I don't have to respect you for slinking back to the castle while there's still work to be done. And if that doesn't matter to you, just remember the Organization rewards those who make the extra effort.
(They both go on and defeats more Heartless. Afterwards, Zexion turns to Roxas)
Zexion: Much better. (smiles) I trust you'll exhibit equal diligence in your missions going forward. All right, now that the mission is over, do you have any questions?
Roxas:(looks down) Yeah, umm...(looks up) Just what is Kingdom Hearts? Marluxia said it was some kind of...of force.
Zexion: Yes...?
Roxas: And when I defeat the Heartless, those hearts pop out and become part of Kingdom Hearts, right? But like, what's the point?
Zexion: Kingdom Hearts will complete us. That's the Organization's goal.
Roxas: Complete us? Complete us how?
Zexion: Roxas, you and I and all the Organization's members are what we call Nobodies.
Roxas: Well, that's not very nice.
Zexion: With a capital N. It's a name, for those of us who are missing a vital piece of who we are: our hearts.
Roxas: I don't have a heart?
Zexion:(nods) Correct. Like all of us, you entered the world without one. But you can help us get them. Kingdom Hearts is made up of the very things we lack-a multitude of hearts. It was the power to complete us. Are you starting to see why you're so important? Each of us have a vital role in the Organization. Yours is collecting hearts.
Roxas: Yeah, I get it.
Zexion: (smiling) Well, I just hope we can count of you to "get it" done.
(Roxas looks down, somewhat sad and deep in thought)
Zexion: (smiles) Any more questions?
Roxas: (looks up) No...Sorry.
Zexion:(still smiling) Then we should get back. Come on.
(They both step through the Dark Corridor and return to the Castle That Never Was)

(Roxas walks in the Grey Area. Saïx is there, waiting for him)
Saïx: Roxas. Larxene will be your partner today.
Roxas: Larxene...right. Um...
(Roxas looks towards his right at the couches, only to to see Xigbar there. Roxas turns back to Saïx)
Saïx: She already left. Meet her on-site.
Roxas: (nods) Oh...All right.
Saïx: This time, we expect you to try out magic for a change, instead of relying solely on the Keyblade.
Roxas: Magic? I know magic?
Saïx: Only if you arm yourself with some before you leave for the mission. See me when you're ready.
(Saïx walks away. After Roxas armed himself with magic, we heads to Twilight Town. He looks around the Sandlot for Larxene. She walks up tp him from the side)
Larxene: Nice of you to show up.
Roxas: Umm, hi.
Larxene: Ugh, this is the worst? Whose idea was it to send me on your stupid baby mission? Do I look like I run a nursery school?
Roxas:...
Larxene: Let Demyx handle this stuff. It's not like he's good at anything else.
Roxas:...
Larxene: What? WHAT? You got something to say?
Roxas: No...
Larxene: (turns her head to the side) Pfft, you'd be nothing without that Keyblade. (turns back to Roxas, smiling) Oh ho! I just got an idea.
Roxas: (thinking) (Uh-oh.)
Larxene: You can do today's mission WITHOUT your Keyblade.
Roxas: (shocked) What? Why!?
Larxene: (smiles) Because I said so, that's why! Saïx told you to practice magic today, didn't he? Well, sink or swim.
Roxas: Yeah-sink! I don't know how to use magic.
Larxene: Well, you're not gonna learn if you keep whipping around that oversized key.
Roxas: (looks down) Yeah, but...
(A Heartless appears, catching their attention.)
Larxene: Ah, perfect. There's a Heartless (to Roxas, smiling) Go on, take it out-and you have to use magic! I'll stand here and watch.
Roxas: (thinking) (Thanks...)
(Roxas defeat the Heartless using only magic. He heads back to Larxene, but more Heartless appears)
Larxene: (grinning) Ooh ooh, here come some more. Go on, wipe 'em out!
Roxas: (looks down) .....
Larxene: Ugh, at this speed you move, we'll be here all month...Go ahead. You can use your Keyblade this time.
Roxas: (looks at her) Wait, what happened to learning magic?
Larxene: Do you want to finish this awful mission or don't you? Just get to it.
Roxas:(looks down, thinking sarcastically) (Well, since you asked so nicely...)
Larxene: Oh, by the way, if you need to heal...do it yourself.
Roxas:.....
(Roxas takes out the Heartless with his Keyblade. He goes back to Larxene)
Larxene: Sheesh, about time. Worst. Mission. Ever...
Roxas: (looks down) .....
Larxene: If you're our big-shot Keyblade wielder, then we're in deep doo-doo.
Roxas:.....
Larxene: Ugh, can't you even hold up your end of a conversation?
Roxas:.....
Larxene: You'd better pull it together, or we'll never finish Kingdom Hearts. (turns her back to Roxas) Unless, of course, we put somebody else on Keyblade duty...
Roxas: (looks up, surprised) What? You have somebody else?
Larxene: (looks back at him) None of your beeswax. You just worry about defeating Heartless and collecting hearts for us. Maybe, one day, you'll be almost mediocre at it.
Roxas: (looks down again) .....
Larxene: Ugh, let's go-before you kill any more of my brain cells.
(They both RTC)

(Roxas walks into the Grey Area. Vexen is there, waiting for him.)
Vexen: You're mine today, Roxas.
Roxas: (nods) Uh, all right...
Vexen: Report to Saïx when you're ready.
(Vexen leaves. Roxas checks in with Saïx. He and Vexen heads to Twilight Town)
Vexen: Now, listen carefully. Your mission today is to perform reconnaissance in this area.
Roxas: Reconna-what? What about fighting Heartless and collecting hearts?
Vexen: Oh, there's far more to the Organization than that, boy. Our work wouldn't go half as smoothly if we hadn't gather the needed intelligence beforehand. (smiles) Fortunately, you are in good hands. I will be by you side today to help simulate that insensate mind of yours. First, take a look around the immediate area, and report anything unusual you find. And don't go wandering too far until you've carefully examined the clues closest at hand.
(Roxas nods. They go deeper into Twilight Town, examining everything, but Roxas did a poor job. After a while, Vexen turns to him)
Vexen: Roxas, you are looking but not seeing. Here's what I see: This whole town was built along a mountain. (looks at the road) That's why the roads slope. Houses have been built along the terrace. And at the top is a station. The trains there are the town's primary system of transit. (looks at the Twilight Town's Clock Tower) Up there, see the clock tower? That's the station building. Based on its location, we know the tracks are probably elevated. (turns to one of the shops) And this must be downtown. All these shops in one place...(turns to Roxas, looking down on the path they're on) Now, what about this path you pointed out? Trams must run here. See, look closer. There are marks.
Roxas: You figured all that out just now?
Vexen: But that's just it! I only stated what I saw. There was no "figuring" involved. That's the next step: analyzing the data you find. The clothing and the jewelry shops tell us how these people live. This whole town is a blueprint of their whole lives.
Roxas: .....
Vexen: Distressing. Very distressing. Your mind wasn't made for this, was it? Well, you're not off the hook yet, boy. If I let you quit with these results, I'll be the laughingstock of the castle. Follow this path and investigate the remainder of the area. And stay of the path, if you please! Everything you need to know about this plaza lies along it-provided you are capable of connecting the dots.
(Roxas and Vexen investigates the rest of the town. After they are finished, they walk along th path they came from)
Roxas: (stops walking as Vexen stops as well) We've been through the whole area.
Vexen: (turns to Roxas) All right, then, what have you learned?
Roxas: Well, umm...let's see. The town has a lot of overpasses and underpasses. And the tram seems to circle the plaza. Oh, and there was that entrance that looked like it led underground, but it was shuttered.
Vexen: Anything else?
Roxas: Huh? Oh, ummm...Err...
Vexen: Never mind. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. You're showing some improvement, at least, even if your natural talents do fall woefully short of my own.
Roxas: .....
Vexen: You're done, boy. Go ahead and RTC.
(Vexen turns and starts walking away)
Roxas: (looks down) I could've figured it out if I had more time.
(Vexen stops and turns to Roxas)
Vexen: Oh? Is that so? Then take all the time you like. But don't hold yourself to my standards. Little steps for little minds.
(Roxas explores more of the town and then returns back to Vexen)
Vexen: Hmm, not bad. You're finally starting to see the bigger picture. But while I applaud your effort, you need to be able to see these things at first glance.
Roxas: Oh...right.
Vexen: Your goal should be to gather the maximum about of data in the minimum amount of time. Spend too much time dallying, and you'll risk being seen. Sometimes the locals will be wary. You need to be warier.
Roxas:(nods) I understand.
Vexen: Today's mission was just an exercise. I am satisfied. Let's return. That concludes today's mission. Any questions or concerns?
Roxas: Umn...How often do I have to do this?
Vexen: Whenever the Organization needs to know more about a world, naturally. Every world is unique, with its own terrain, values, Hearts population-any number of variables that could be turned to our advantage in the missions ahead.
Roxas; Wait, "every world"? You mean there's more than one?
Vexen: Yes, boy. You didn't think you'd be mulling about here forever, did you? You will visit many worlds for many reasons...but our ultimate goal remains the same.
Roxas: (nods) Kingdom Hearts.
Vexen: That's right. Now come along.
(They both steps through a Dark Corridor and RTC)

(Roxas walks in the Grey Area. Saïx is there.)
Saïx: Roxas, I have decided to pair you up with Lexaeus for your mission today. Come see me when you're ready.
(Saïx leaves as Roxas looks at Lexaeus from across the room. After preparing, they both head to Twilight Town)
Lexaeus: .....
Roxas:(turns to him) So, um-
Lexaeus: Do you know what a Limit Break is?
Roxas: No...
Lexaeus: It is your most powerful move at your disposal-one that only works when you are on your last legs.
(A Heartless appears, gaining their attention.)
Roxas: A Heartless.
Lexaeus: Time for some practical application.
Roxas: (looks at him) Huh?
(Lexaeus raises him arm and hits Roxas, weakening him. He hunches over in pain)
Roxas: Oww...Mutt muzz zat for!?! Nngh...
Lexaeus: (looks down on Roxas) There. Now you're on your last legs. (smirks) Let's see you see your Limit Break and defeat the Heartless.
(Roxas uses the his Limit Break to defeat the Heartless and then went back to Lexaeus. Roxas still hunches over, tiredly)
Lexaeus: Well fought.
Roxas: (looks at him) Yeah?
Lexaeus: Organization members are often asked to conduct solo missions. The only person you can count on out here is yourself.
Roxas: So I've noticed. Nngh...
Lexaeus: You and that Keyblade are invaluable to the Organization. With your job, however, comes risk. Each mission will pit you against more and more Heartless.
Roxas: And I have to face them if we're gonna complete Kingdom Hearts, right?
Lexaeus: (nods) Correct.
Roxas: So what happens when Kingdom Hearts is finished? What good does that do us?
Lexaeus: (looks to the sky) We will unite with it. You and I will gain hearts of our own.
Roxas: I don't understand.
Lexaeus: When the time comes, you will. In the meantime, there are deeds to be done, and only you can do them.
(Roxas finally recovers and stands up straight)
Roxas: So you need me.
Lexaeus: (nods) Yes.
Roxas: Are they good deeds?
Lexaeus: Good for the Organization.
Roxas: (unsure) Right...
Lexaeus: .....
(Lexaeus turns his back to Roxas)
Lexaeus: We should return.
(They both RTC)

(Roxas and Xion enter Beast's Castle. Roxas turns to look at Xion)
Roxas: You okay?
Xion: I don’t know what I’m gonna do starting tomorrow.
(Xion tries to summon her Keyblade, only to have it disappear)
Xion: (disappointed) It’s no use…
(Roxas summons his Keyblade)
Roxas: What about my Keyblade? Can you control mine?
(Roxas hands Xion his Keyblade. She takes it, then makes a swipe with it)
Xion: I guess… I can.
Roxas: (smiles) Then go ahead and use it for the day.
Xion: But Roxas–
Roxas: Maybe it’ll help you remember how to summon your own.
Xion: What are you gonna use?
Roxas: Well… (picks a stick up off the ground) I can improvise.
Xion: Roxas, that’s a stick.
Roxas: Hey, you managed without the Keyblade. You think I’m not up to it? Just take it. It’s fine.
Xion: (smiles) Okay, if you’re sure. Thanks, Roxas.

Riku: Find a new crowd. Trust me. Those guys are bad news.
Xion: Why? You're the real sham.
Riku: Fair enough. You could say I am...the biggest nobody of them all.

Riku: Xion...your memories...they really belong to Sora.
Xion: So you mean...I'm like a part of him?
Riku: When his memories were scattered, some of them...found their way inside you. Now, Sora has been put to sleep so that we can piece together his memory. Except...
Xion: You can't, because part of it is inside of me. That means...he can't wake up.
Riku: Yeah. You got it.

(In Xion's dream. Axel, Xion, and Roxas are at Destiny Islands, sitting at a Papou Tree, watching the sun set.)
Xion: Is it that I'm not supposed to exist?
(Xion looks down, sadly.)
Axel: Well, what do you want to do, Xion?
Xion: (putting her hands together) I want...I wanna...be with you two.
Roxas: (put a comforting hand over Xion's) Then, come back with us.
Xion: I can't... Not the way I am now. (looks up) But...what would it take for me to be like you?

(Coming out from a Dark Corridor, looking down)
Axel: Why do I always get stuck with the icky jobs?
(Close the Corridor and walks towards the Twilight Town's Old Mansion. Xion is there, a sad look on her face.)'
Xion: Axel...
Axel: Xion...what are you gonna do?
Xion: I've decided that I have to go back to where I belong.
Axel: Well, to be honest, I really thought that was best, right from the beginning. But you know, it still really bugs me. Something about this just stinks.
Xion: It's for the good of everyone.
Axel: (ticked off) But how do you know that? Everybody thinks they're right...
Xion: (looking down) This is right.
Axel: (screams) They're gonna destroy you!
(Xion summons her Keyblade and takes her stance as Axel gasps.)
Xion: Please don't hold back, Axel. Promise.
Axel: (yells) What's your problem? You both...Think you can do whatever you want. Well, I'm sick of it. (Summons his Chakrams) Go on, you just keep running. But I'll always be there to bring you back!

Axel: Your mind's made up?
Roxas: Why did the Keyblade choose me? I have to know.
Axel: You can't turn on the Organization! You get on their bad side, and they'll destroy you!
Roxas: No one would miss me.
Axel: That's not true. I would.

(DiZ walks up to Naminé)
DiZ: It appears we've come to a standstill.
Naminé: Yes.
DiZ: This has gone on long enough. (turns to Riku) Riku...I think you know what needs to be done.
Riku: Right.

Riku: Why?! Why do you have the Keyblade?.
Roxas: Shut up! [Strikes Riku.]
(They fight)
Roxas: Why don't you quit!
Riku: Come on Sora, I thought you were stronger than that.
Roxas:(Speaking in Sora's voice) Get real. Look which one of us is winning!
(Roxas gasps, covering his mouth with his hand)
Riku: So it's true. You really are his Nobody...I guess DiZ was right after all.
Roxas: What are you talking about?! I'm me! No one else!
(Roxas charges with his Keyblades and hits Riku.)
Xion (voice): Riku, please! You have to stop him!
Roxas: How many times do I have to beat you?
Riku: All right. You've left me with no other choice.
Roxas: What?
Riku: (taking off blindfold) I have to release the power in my heart—the dark power that I've been holding back. Even...if it changes me forever.
(Riku screams and changes to his "Ansem"'s form. He uses Guardian to capture Roxas, who struggles before losing consciousness.)
"Ansem": I have accepted it.
(Roxas is now unconcious. A portal opens and steps out DiZ. Noticing DiZ's arrival, "Ansem" dons his hood.)
"Ansem": DiZ...he could feel Sora.
DiZ: Oh, he told you how he "felt," did he? Ridiculous. A Nobody cannot feel anything.
"Ansem": If he had met Sora, things might have been different.

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