Xehanort: Difference between revisions

===''Kingdom Hearts III''===

{{Q|Today, we join these other wielders and leave our mark on fate. I have waited patiently... But together, we shall unlock the Keyblade War's secrets. Now we forge it. The ultimate key...The χ-blade!|Master Xehanort to the guardians of light.}}

After Ansem, Xemnas, Dark Riku and Vanitas vanished back into their respective pasts, Master Xehanort retreated to the Keyblade Graveyard with Saïx and Xigbar; Terra-Xehanort left on stand by, Luxord went looking for the Black Box, and Marluxia and Larxene went looking for the New Seven Hearts.

Once all the seven guardians have been found they travel to the Keyblade Graveyard where Master Xehanort waits. He appears alongside Ansem, Xemnas, Vanitas, and his younger self, giving a similar speech to the one he gave Eraqus many years ago. The group summons a massive horde of Heartless, Nobodies, and Unversed to stall the guardians before departing.

Once the guardians make it back to the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort and the rest of the Real Organization XIII confront them at the crossroads where he once confronted Terra, Aqua, and Ventus. He states that the secrets of the Keyblade War will finally be unlocked, then summons [[No Name]] and creates a sprawling labyrinth known as [[The Skein of Severance]] as the battleground for the final clash, signifying the beginning of the war. Xehanort himself remains on a larger pillar behind the labyrinth to observe the coming battles.

After a difficult battle, in which Master Xehanort frequently interferes via a storm of Keyblades, his three past selves are defeated.

After Ansem and Xemnas are also defeated, Master Xehanort declares that only one more key is needed, uses No Name to summon Kingdom Hearts, and beckons Sora to battle him. While Sora initially refuses, Xehanort reminds him that he plans for every eventuality and reveals Kairi, whom Xemnas had kidnapped. Before Sora can reach her, Xehanort destroys Kairi's body. Sora, Riku, and Mickey all attempt to attack Master Xehanort, but are easily repelled.

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After Sora defeats the [[Replica Xehanort]]s, Xehanort appears again and explains that Scala ad Caelum used to be the seat of power for all Keyblade wielders, and that he and his other selves can reunite here. Xehanort proceeds to absorb the replicas, granting him a set of [[Keyblade Armor]]. Summoning No Name, he proceeds to reshape the world to trap Sora, Donald, and Goofy, and engages them in battle. After a grueling battle both within the town and under its waters, Xehanort's armor is destroyed, but he escapes through a Corridor to the peak of the town. Sora, Donald, and Goofy pursue him to the tower, where he summons the χ-blade, summons Kingdom Hearts once again, and challenges the three to a final battle. Eventually, Xehanort uses the power of both Kingdom Hearts and the χ-blade to nearly slay Sora, but he is called back by Donald and Goofy. Together, they use the Keyblade and the power of friendship to break through Xehanort's attack and deal a final blow.

Sora urges Xehanort to admit defeat, but Xehanort states that it's too late. Xehanort reveals that Kingdom Hearts will trigger a purge, destroying all Worlds and returning them to their original state, giving them a new beginning where he may shepherd all those who would pollute the world with the darkness that sprouts endlessly within their hearts. Sora rebukes him, stating that a true leader would know that destiny cannot be controlled, reminding Xehanort of Eraqus.

The rest of the guardians of light arrive, having followed their hearts to find Sora. Terra approaches Master Xehanort and reminds him that there's more to light than meets the eye, causing Xehanort to remember that Eraqus's heart has been with Terra all along. Eraqus emerges from within Terra and tells Xehanort to hand the χ-blade over. Xehanort initially refuses to admit defeat, but Eraqus declares checkmate.