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==Story==
==Story==
===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Dilan, along with the other apprentices, was consumed by the darkness, producing a Heartless. However, the apprentices all had strong wills, and so Dilan also produced a [[Nobody]], Xaldin. The six Nobodies formed [[Organization XIII]], and banished Ansem the Wise to the [[Realm of Darkness]].{{fact}}<!--citation and storylink-->
Dilan, along with the other apprentices, was consumed by the [[darkness]], producing a Heartless. However, the apprentices all had strong wills, and so Dilan also produced a [[Nobody]], Xaldin. The six Nobodies formed [[Organization XIII]], and banished [[Ansem the Wise]] to the [[Realm of Darkness]].{{fact}}<!--citation and storylink-->


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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
[[File:Mission 43 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Xaldin accompanies Roxas on a mission to Beast's Castle.]]
[[File:Mission 43 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Xaldin accompanies Roxas on a mission to Beast's Castle.]]
Present when Xion joined Organization XIII, Xaldin aided Roxas on various missions, particularly to Beast's Castle. It was on one of these missions that Xaldin witnessed the Beast's power, his later quest to obtain the Beast's Heartless and Nobody beginning at this point. Xaldin's plan grew during the continuous visits to the castle, as he learned of the strong connections between the Beast, his rose, and the only human in the castle, [[Belle]]. He deemed that it was a spell that made the Beast what he was, and the rose and Belle were important to the breaking of this spell. Xaldin decided to use this to his advantage and his plan began.
Present when [[Xion]] joined Organization XIII, Xaldin aided Roxas on various missions, particularly to Beast's Castle. It was on one of these missions that Xaldin witnessed the Beast's power, his later quest to obtain the Beast's Heartless and Nobody beginning at this point. Xaldin's plan grew during the continuous visits to the castle, as he learned of the strong connections between the Beast, his rose, and the only human in the castle, [[Belle]]. He deemed that it was a spell that made the Beast what he was, and the rose and Belle were important to the breaking of this spell. Xaldin decided to use this to his advantage and his plan began.
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
[[File:The Organization's Thoughts A Traitor's End 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Xaldin threatens Axel when the latter displays hesitation at going after Roxas.]]
[[File:The Organization's Thoughts A Traitor's End 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|Xaldin threatens Axel when the latter displays hesitation at going after Roxas.]]
Xaldin is present when [[Axel]] is ordered to eliminate [[Roxas]] after it is clear that Roxas has no intention of returning to the Organization, driving the order home by sending one of his lances into the backrest of Axel's chair, inches from his head, before being halted by Xemnas. Two days later, he appears alongside [[Xemnas]], [[Saïx]], [[Xigbar]], [[Luxord]], and [[Demyx]] at [[Hollow Bastion]], and laughs emptily with the rest of the group at Xemnas's empty humor at Sora's expense. Following their return from Hollow Bastion, Xaldin remarks that Sora is too young to wield the Keyblade, though Xigbar remains optimistic since the Keyblade chose Sora for his pure heart. Xaldin then breaks up an argument between [[Xigbar]] and [[Demyx]], much to Luxord's disappointment, and lectures Demyx for acting as if he has true emotions.
Xaldin is present when [[Axel]] is ordered to eliminate [[Roxas]] after it is clear that Roxas has no intention of returning to the Organization, driving the order home by sending one of his lances into the backrest of Axel's chair, inches from his head, before being halted by Xemnas. Two days later, he appears alongside [[Xemnas]], [[Saïx]], [[Xigbar]], [[Luxord]], and [[Demyx]] at [[Hollow Bastion]], and laughs emptily with the rest of the group at Xemnas's empty humor at Sora's expense. Following their return from Hollow Bastion, Xaldin remarks that Sora is too young to wield the [[Keyblade]], though Xigbar remains optimistic since the Keyblade chose Sora for his pure [[heart]]. Xaldin then breaks up an argument between [[Xigbar]] and [[Demyx]], much to Luxord's disappointment, and lectures Demyx for acting as if he has true emotions.


Xaldin later returns to Beast's Castle, prior to Sora's first visit. At this time, Xaldin has already drained Beast of much of his hope and kindness by convincing him that Belle is plotting against him. Beast is unresponsive to [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]] when they first greet him, despite having met them before at Hollow Bastion. Xaldin's slippery words cause Beast to lock himself in his chambers and refuse contact with them or Belle.
Xaldin later returns to Beast's Castle, prior to Sora's first visit. At this time, Xaldin has already drained Beast of much of his hope and kindness by convincing him that Belle is plotting against him. Beast is unresponsive to [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]] when they first greet him, despite having met them before at Hollow Bastion. Xaldin's slippery words cause Beast to lock himself in his chambers and refuse contact with them or Belle.


[[File:Temptation of the Organization 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Xaldin convinces Beast that Belle, Sora and the others are against him.]]
[[File:Temptation of the Organization 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Xaldin convinces Beast that Belle, Sora and the others are against him.]]
Sora, fighting his way through the [[Heartless]] that have settled into the castle, eventually reaches Beast's bedroom. Xaldin tells Beast that Sora and his party are only there to help Belle against Beast, and that she has sent them to steal the rose symbolizing his curse from him with the intention of eventually taking his life. Beast, still under Xaldin's influence, attacks Sora as Xaldin flees, but Sora is able to bring Beast back to his senses.
Sora, fighting his way through the [[Heartless]] that have settled into the castle, eventually reaches Beast's bedroom. Xaldin tells Beast that Sora and his [[party]] are only there to help Belle against Beast, and that she has sent them to steal the rose symbolizing his curse from him with the intention of eventually taking his life. Beast, still under Xaldin's influence, attacks Sora as Xaldin flees, but Sora is able to bring Beast back to his senses.


When Sora and Beast head downstairs into the ballroom, they encounter the [[Shadow Stalker]] Heartless, which attacks them. After being defeated, it evolves into the enormous [[Dark Thorn]], but that too is no match for Sora and is destroyed. Xaldin leaves the area without a fight, but states that this isn't over and retreats to continue scheming.
When Sora and Beast head downstairs into the ballroom, they encounter the [[Shadow Stalker]] Heartless, which attacks them. After being defeated, it evolves into the enormous [[Dark Thorn]], but that too is no match for Sora and is destroyed. Xaldin leaves the area without a fight, but states that this isn't over and retreats to continue scheming.
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[[File:Belle or the Rose 02 KHII.png|thumb|right|Xaldin ready to battle Beast and Sora.]]
[[File:Belle or the Rose 02 KHII.png|thumb|right|Xaldin ready to battle Beast and Sora.]]
Belle shuts herself in her room, confining herself to looking out on the balcony. There she finds Beast's rose, and gladly signals to Sora from the balcony. The rose is just a trap, however, and Xaldin appears behind her, kidnapping her as well as retaking the rose. Xaldin flies down in front of Beast in his courtyard, taunting him by saying he can only carry either the rose or Belle along with him, and forcing Beast to choose which one he wants him to leave behind. Before Beast has time to choose, however, Belle elbows Xaldin in the side and grabs the rose, taking the time from Xaldin's surprise to escape his grasp. Beast then attacks Xaldin, who leaps aside and conjures six long spears using his powers over wind. He battles Sora and Beast on the bridge, using his abilities to the fullest, but is defeated and fades into darkness, relinquishing his body and soul to reunite with his heart at Radiant Garden and recreate his human self, [[Dilan]].
Belle shuts herself in her room, confining herself to looking out on the balcony. There she finds Beast's rose, and gladly signals to Sora from the balcony. The rose is just a trap, however, and Xaldin appears behind her, kidnapping her as well as retaking the rose. Xaldin flies down in front of Beast in his courtyard, taunting him by saying he can only carry either the rose or Belle along with him, and forcing Beast to choose which one he wants him to leave behind. Before Beast has time to choose, however, Belle elbows Xaldin in the side and grabs the rose, taking the time from Xaldin's surprise to escape his grasp. Beast then attacks Xaldin, who leaps aside and conjures six long spears using his powers over wind. He battles Sora and Beast on the bridge, using his abilities to the fullest, but is defeated and fades into darkness, relinquishing his [[body]] and [[soul]] to reunite with his heart at [[Radiant Garden]] and recreate his human self, [[Dilan]].
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|In the manga, once Xaldin is defeated by Sora, he retreats to [[The World That Never Was]]. While walking back to headquarters, he is confronted by [[Vex Replica No. 44]]. After a brief conversation, Xaldin accuses the Replica of returning to attack the Organization in retribution for Vexen being betrayed at Castle Oblivion, and the Replica slays him in self-defense.
|In the manga, once Xaldin is defeated by Sora, he retreats to [[The World That Never Was]]. While walking back to headquarters, he is confronted by [[Vex Replica No. 44]]. After a brief conversation, Xaldin accuses the Replica of returning to attack the Organization in retribution for Vexen being betrayed at Castle Oblivion, and the Replica slays him in self-defense.