Editing Quotes:Ansem, Seeker of Darkness

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This page contains a list of quotes said by [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] during the course of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''.

==Cutscene Quotes==
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
*"''My waypoint.''"<br>— <small>greeting Xehanort.</small>
*"''The world from your dreams... It does indeed exist. This is nothing but a prison surrounded by ocean. There is nothing for you here. Is this where you wish to carry out your life?''"<br>— <small>talking about the Destiny Islands.</small>
*"''I am your waypoint, as you are mine.''"<br>— <small>introducing himself to Xehanort.</small>
*"''Answers are meaningless if you lack the knowledge to understand them. Here, there is only so much you can learn. You must explore the world outside.''"<br>— <small>to Xehanort.</small>
*"''It's easier than you'd think. One step forward is all it takes. But if you lack the courage and strength, your dreams will remain dreams forever.''"<br>— <small>opening a portal to Scala ad Caelum.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*"''I've come to see the door to this world.''"<br>— <small>talking to Sora on Destiny Islands.</small>
*"''This world has been connected. Tied to the darkness...soon to be completely eclipsed.''"<br>— <small>discussing the Destiny Islands.</small>
*"''You do not yet know what lies beyond the door.''"<br>— <small>when Sora asks where he came from.</small>
*"''There is so very much to learn. You understand so little.''"<br>— <small>when Sora notes he's from another world.</small>
*"''A meaningless effort. One who knows nothing can understand nothing.''"<br>— <small>before disappearing.</small>
*"''Know this. The heart that is strong and true shall win the Keyblade.''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku.</small>
*"''For that instant, it was. However, you can become stronger. You showed no fear in stepping through the door to darkness. It held no terror for you. Plunge deeper into the darkness, and your heart will grow even stronger.''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku.</small>
*"''It's really quite simple. Open yourself to the darkness. That is all. Let your heart, your being, become darkness itself.''"<br>— <small>before he gives Riku power over darkness.</small>
*"''So, I see the path has emerged at last.''"<br>— <small>to Maleficent after possessing Riku.</small>
*"''Unlock it and the Heartless will overrun this world.''"<br>— <small>about the Final Keyhole.</small>
*"''Such confidence.''"<br>— <small>after Maleficent says she can use the darkness for her own benefit.</small>
*"''Without her heart, she will never be able to release her power.''"<br>— <small>about Kairi.</small>
*"''Do you need some help?''"<br>— <small>to Maleficent after her battle with Sora and company.</small>
*''"Yes. A Keyblade. But unlike yours, this Keyblade holds the power to unlock people's hearts. Allow me to demonstrate... Behold!"''<br>— <small>stabbing Maleficent.</small>
*"''Now, open your heart, surrender it to the darkness! Become darkness itself!''"<br>— <small>transforming Maleficent.</small>
*"''How ironic. She was just another puppet after all.''"<br>— <small>about Maleficent following her death.</small>
*"''The Heartless were using Maleficent from the beginning. She failed to notice the darkness in her heart eating away at her. A fitting end for such a fool.''"<br>— <small>upon Maleficent's defeat.</small>
*"''It's no use. That girl has lost her heart. She cannot wake up.''"<br>— <small>about Kairi.</small>
*"''The Keyhole cannot be completed so long as the last princess of heart still sleeps.''"<br>— <small>revealing that Kairi is a princess of heart.</small>
*"''Yes, and without her power, the Keyhole will remain incomplete. It is time she awakened.''"<br>— <small>about Kairi and the Final Keyhole.</small>
*"''But first, you must give the princess back her heart.''"<br>— <small>before using the Keyblade of heart to stir Kairi's heart within Sora.</small>
*"''Don't you see yet? The princess's heart is responding. It has been there all along. Kairi's heart rests within you!''"<br>— <small>revealing the whereabouts of Kairi's heart to Sora.</small>
*"''I know all that there is to know.''"<br>— <small>to Sora.</small>
*"''It is I, Ansem, the seeker of darkness.''"<br>— <small>revealing his true identity.</small>
*"''So, I shall release you now, Princess. Complete the Keyhole with your power. Open the door, lead me into everlasting darkness!''"<br>— <small>before he attacks Sora.</small>
*"''So, you have awakened at last, Princess. The Keyhole is now complete. You have served your purpose. But now it's over.''"<br>— <small>when showing himself to Kairi, Donald, and Goofy.</small>
*"''Impossible...''"<br>— <small>when Riku resists him.</small>
*"''Take a look at this tiny place. To the heart seeking freedom this island is a prison surrounded by water. And so this boy sought out to escape from his prison. He sought a way to cross over into other worlds. And he opened his heart to darkness.''"<br>— <small>revealing his true form on the remnants of Destiny Islands.</small>
*"''Don't bother. Your voice can no longer reach him where he is. His heart belongs again to darkness. All worlds begin in darkness, and all so end. The heart is no different. Darkness sprouts within it, it grows, consumes it. Such is its nature. In the end, every heart returns to the darkness whence it came. You see, darkness is the heart's true essence.''"<br>— <small>talking to Sora about the darkness.</small>
*"''So, you have come this far and still you understand nothing. Every light must fade, every heart return to darkness!''"<br>— <small>before battling Sora.</small>
*"''Behold the endless abyss! Within it lies the heart of all worlds: Kingdom Hearts!''"<br>— <small>after being defeated the second time.</small>
*"''Look as hard as you are able. You'll not find even the smallest glimmer of light. From those dark depths are all hearts born. Even yours.''"<br>— <small>showing Sora his Kingdom Hearts.</small>
*"''Darkness conquers all worlds!''"<br>— <small>before showing the World of Chaos.</small>
*"''It is futile. The Keyblade alone cannot seal the door to darkness. Kingdom Hearts! Fill me with the power of darkness...''"<br>— <small>after the World of Chaos has been defeated.</small>
*"''Supreme darkness...''"<br>— <small>when Kingdom Hearts starts spurring darkness.</small>
*"''Light... But... Why...''"<br>— <small>before his death.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
====Reverse/Rebirth====
*"''I can see... I can see clearly! Riku... I can see your heart...''"<br>— <small>before vanishing.</small>
*"''That's it, remember me... Let me drift into your heart...''"<br>— <small>to Riku.</small>
*"''Mwa ha ha... You called my name, Riku... You're thinking about me... You're afraid of the darkness I command. Good... The more you think of me, the closer my return draws. And when I awaken... Your heart will me mine!''"<br>— <small>preparing to control Riku once more.</small>
*"''Meddlesome king!''"<br>— <small>angered at Mickey's interference.</small>
*"''Riku... Riku... I know you can feel it, Riku—the grip I have on your heart. You've let the darkness in. And all-consuming darkness is what your heart shall become!''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku about his darkness.</small>
*"''The deeper the darkness runs in you, the stronger I become. Controlling your body is an effortless task.''"<br>— <small>to Riku.</small>
*"''Graah... You, interfering again!''"<br>— <small>to Mickey.</small>
*"''Ha ha ha... What's the rush? I'll be here... At the heart of darkness... I'll be watching as you plunge into the very darkness you wield.''"<br>— <small>after Riku enters the last basement.</small>
*"''Very well. Then sink into the dark abyss!''"<br>— <small>before battling Riku again.</small>
*"''Oh, I know what you can do. Your skill with darkness has matured. But I do not understand. Why accept darkness and still refuse me? You and I are similar. We both follow where the darkness leads. We exist in the same space—so why deny me? Perhaps some part of your heart still fears the dark?''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku about his darkness.</small>
*"''You're a fool to choose a fight with me. You've been conquered by me once before. You should know what sort of power you face.''"<br>— <small>to Xehanort's Heartless.</small>
*"''Very well. Then sink into the dark abyss!''"<br>— <small>before battling Riku again.</small>
*"''Insolent brat!''"<br>— <small>to Riku.</small>
*"''Hardly...finished... I gave you...the dark... My shadow...lingers... I will return!''"<br>— <small>before vanishing.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
====Reverse/Rebirth====
*"''Too slow.''"<br>— <small>killing Lexaeus after possessing Riku.</small>
*"''I see you now...clearly.''"<br>— <small>to Riku in his heart.</small>
*"''Riku... I can see your heart.''"<br>— <small>to Riku in his heart.</small>
*"''That's it, remember me... Let me drift into your heart.''"<br>— <small>encouraging Riku to open his heart to him.</small>
*"''You called out my name. You have been thinking about me... You're afraid of the darkness I command. Good... The more you think of me, the closer my return draws. And when I have awoken, I will take hold... Your heart will be mine!''"<br>— <small>preparing to control Riku once more.</small>
*"''You meddlesome king!''"<br>— <small>when Mickey appears in Riku's heart.</small>
*"''Riku... Riku...''"<br>— <small>calling to Riku in Castle Oblivion.</small>
*"''I know you can feel it... The grip that I have on your heart. You have let in the darkness, Riku. That means very soon your heart shall become an all-consuming darkness.''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku about his darkness.</small>
*"''Yes, you are.''"<br>— <small>when Riku says he isn't the way he used to be.</small>
*"''The deeper the darkness runs inside you, the stronger I become. Controlling you is effortless. Must you interfere again!?''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku about his darkness and expressing frustration when Mickey helps him again.</small>
*"''Why in such a hurry? I'll be here at the very heart of darkness... Watching you plunge into the same darkness—inside of you.''"<br>— <small>after Riku enters the last basement.</small>
*"''I have watched you fight. I know your strength. Your skill with darkness has grown. It has become more mature. And yet, why... Why do you accept the darkness—but still refuse me? You know you and I are similar. We both follow where the darkness leads. Indeed, we are the same, so why? Does some part of your heart still have a fear of the dark?''"<br>— <small>talking to Riku about his darkness.</small>
*"''You are a fool. You should know my powers well by now.''"<br>— <small>when Riku draws the Soul Eater.</small>
*"''Very well. In that case— You shall sink into the abyss!''"<br>— <small>before battling Riku again.</small>
*"''Insolent brat!''"<br>— <small>attacking Riku.</small>
*"''This...is hardly...the end... Your darkness—I gave it... all to you... My dark shadow...lingers... Someday... Someday... I will return!''"<br>— <small>before vanishing.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*''"So sad, the cost of yielding to the darkness."''<br>— <small>confronting Riku at La Cite des Cloches..</small>
*''"But I embrace the darkness. And unless you hurry up and learn to do the same, your story will end just like his."''<br>— <small>threatening Riku before leaving.</small>
*"''That is right. Sora can no longer wake up, no matter how many nightmares you consume. You cannot wake someone who has fallen into the chasm of dreams.''"
*"''Dreams hold our memories. Sleep holds our dreams. And darkness—it holds our sleep. Sora's heart belong the darkness now.''"
*"''But you feel it, don't you? This world, the nightmare, the abyss. Why haven't you returned to the reality whence you came?''"
*"''Dream of a dream. A two fold nightmare. This whole journey, you have been inside Sora's dreams. And now darkness within darkness awaits you.''"
*''"At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."''<br>— <small>explaining what Riku has become.</small>
*''"After all your efforts to command the darkness and protect those you cherish, it is a shame you locked that power away in the end."''
*''"So you understand what to do. Set the darkness in you free, and you can rescue your friend."''
*''"At last, you see clearly."''
*''"That is your answer?"''
*''"You can try!"''<br>— <small>before battling Riku.</small>
*"''Ever the fool, boy. And forever a pawn of the darkness!''"<br>— <small>before merging with his Guardian for a final duel with Riku.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*"''So, you think you can bring Roxas back?''"<br>— <small>taunting Sora about whether he can revive Roxas fully.</small>
*"''Do you even realize what you are saying? The other Twilight Town is just data.''"<br>— <small>to Sora.</small>
*"''In that case, by all means.''"<br>— <small>when Sora declares his intention to bring Roxas back no matter what.</small>
*"''Go on then. The shadows are never out of reach.''"<br>— <small>to Sora.</small>
*"''Now, set your heart free.''"<br>— <small>to Sora.</small>
*"''Yes...just look at them. They wouldn't get far if we did not spell it out.''"<br>— <small>to Xigbar about Sora and his gang.</small>
*"''If he wavers from the path we lay, we destroy him.''"<br>— <small>to Xigbar.</small>
*"''Master...I must have a word with you.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''Do you recall those experiments of the heart you bade me cease? Among the test subjects was a girl. She had lost her memory, just as I had. But...you can reconstruct memories. You did with Sora. I believe you have seen the girl's memories.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise about Subject X.</small>
*"''Where did you put the girl?''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''Very well. If you won't tell me here...''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''A lost guardian of light? You wait here...for the King and his fool.''"<br>— <small>to Aqua.</small>
*"''Where's your Keyblade?''"<br>— <small>to Aqua.</small>
*"''You are wise.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''Poor thing. I mustn't leave you with nothing.''"<br>— <small>to Aqua.</small>
*"''What now?''"<br>— <small>when Ansem the Wise stops on their way to the Twilight Town mansion.</small>
*"''Yes, you have. All the children sacrificed in the name of your research... So make things right.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''And that makes you honorable? You used Roxas and Naminé and threw them away. I doubt there's a merciful bone in your body. You took the girl, and hid her. Now, show me the data you are hiding here.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''The child's memory holds a mystery to unravel—one concerning the battle we seek between light and darkness. You know something and that...is why you stopped the experiments.''"<br>— <small>to Ansem the Wise.</small>
*"''We shall soon see.''"<br>— <small>when Ansem the Wise calls him deluded.</small>
*"''Who are you?''"<br>— <small>upon being stopped by Pence.</small>
*"''No one lives here. Begone. No, no, no! Not one more step. Get out!''"<br>— <small>to Pence.</small>
*"''I serve the Organization. This is treason. I see what is happening. Have it your way then.''"<br>— <small>to the Nobodies.</small>
*"''Or will all of creation be instead returned to the shadows? Today, we will recreate the legend and see.''"<br>— <small>to the guardians of light.</small>
*"''What...a journey you and I have had...''"<br>— <small>reflecting on his and Riku's journey after his defeat.</small>
*"''Your strength is vaster than darkness. I knew I never stood a chance. Part of me wanted to defy my fate...but when the others betrayed us, I found I did not care. And then, nothing else seemed to matter anymore.''"<br>— <small>to Riku.</small>
*"''What? It is time to move on, boy... There is more to seek...so go forth now, and seek it...''"<br>— <small>his last words to Sora, Riku, and Mickey before fading away.</small>

==Battle Quotes==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*"''Come, guardian!''"<br>— <small>shielding himself with his Guardian.</small>
*"''You insolent little...!''"<br>— <small>before entering "submission" phase.</small>
*"''Submit!''"<br>— <small>ordering the Guardian to possess Sora.</small>
*"''Come, open your heart.''"<br>— <small>using the energy shield.</small>
*"''My strength returns.''"<br>— <small>powering up for Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''What do you hope to accomplish?''"<br>— <small>using Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''Do not deny your fear!''"<br>— <small>when using Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''The final darkness is nigh!''"<br>— <small>finishing Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''Take this!''"<br>— <small>using Dark Rush.</small>

====World of Chaos====
*"''Return to darkness!''"<br>— <small>spinning his dual-bladed Soul Eater.</small>
*"''Welcome the darkness into your heart.''"<br>— <small>summoning laser orbs.</small>
*"''All shall be extinguished.''"<br>— <small>summoning laser orbs.</small>
*"''Still confused? Then perhaps this will enlighten you!''"<br>— <small>summoning laser orbs.</small>
*"''Come forth!''"<br>— <small>summoning Bit Snipers.</small>
*"''Come... Darkness!''"<br>— <small>using energy vacuum during the final phase.</small>
*"''Now, you weak-hearted fools, witness real power!''"<br>— <small>using energy vacuum during the final phase.</small>
*"''Is this the answer? It can't be!''"<br>— <small>upon defeat.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*"''Come, guardian!''"<br>— <small>shielding himself with his Guardian.</small>
*"''Come, open your heart.''"<br>— <small>after half of his health is depleted.</small>
*"''Do not deny your fear!''"<br>— <small>after he is almost on his last bar of health.</small>
*"''Take this!''"<br>— <small>using Dark Rush.</small>
*"''The final darkness is nigh.''"<br>— <small>powering up for Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''Submit!''"<br>— <small>finishing Dark Shadow.</small>
*"''Why do you refuse the darkness?''"<br>— <small>upon defeat.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*"''Is that all you've got?''"<br>— <small>taunt after landing an attack during the first battle.</small>
*"''You can't protect anything.''"<br>— <small>taunt after landing an attack during the first battle.</small>
*"''Drown in Darkness.''"<br>— <small>taunt after landing an attack during the first battle.</small>
*"''Protect me!''"<br>— <small>shielding himself with his Guardian during the first battle.</small>
*"''Accept the Darkness.''"<br>— <small>taunt after landing an attack during the second battle.</small>
*"''Feel the Darkness.''"<br>— <small>taunt after landing an attack during the second battle.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*"''Sleep in darkness.''"<br>— <small>before battle.</small>
*"''All begins and ends in darkness.''"<br>— <small>summoning homing orbs of darkness.</small>
*"''Return to darkness!''"<br>— <small>before unleashing a torrent of darkness from his body.</small>
*"''Surrender to it!''"<br>— <small>before unleashing a torrent of darkness from his body.</small>
*"''Come forth!''"<br>— <small>summoning homing orbs of darkness or surrounding himself in a protective barrier.</small>
*"''Submit!''"<br>— <small>summoning homing orbs of darkness or surrounding himself in a protective barrier (prior to update 1.09) or using large orbs of darkness during his data fight.</small>
*"''Yield!''"<br>— <small>summoning homing orbs of darkness or surrounding himself in a protective barrier (as of update 1.09).</small>
*"''Embrace the dark!''"<br>— <small>summoning mines of darkness.</small>
*"''Shadows!''"<br>— <small>summoning mines of darkness.</small>
*"''Desist!''"<br>— <small>surrounding himself with in a protective barrier or orbs.</small>
*"''Enough!''"<br>— <small>teleporting away from a combo.</small>
*"''Fall to darkness.''"<br>—  <small>upon defeating Sora.</small>
*"''I reach for... the darkness...!''"<br>— <small>upon defeat.</small>

===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
*"''You are most disappointing.''"<br>—  <small>upon defeating Riku at the start of the fight with Xigbar and Dark Riku.</small>

===Removed Quotes===
*"''Now show me what your precious "light" can do.''"{{fact}}<!--add context-->

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