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'''Zexion''', the {{nihongo|''Cloaked Schemer''|影歩む策士|Kageayumu Sakushi|lit. ''Shadow-Walking Schemer''}}, is the [[Nobody]] of [[Ienzo]] and Rank VI in the original [[Organization XIII]]. In battle, he weaves illusions to fight for him. Unlike the other Organization members, Zexion's weapon was originally unknown, and his talents were used only outside of normal combat. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Zexion's weapon was revealed to be a book called a Lexicon.

Xigbar, who was eavesdropping on the conversation, reveals his presence to Zexion, who scolds Xigbar and tells him that he should continue his mission with Xaldin to recruit new members. After a short argument, Zexion is pleased with how Xigbar handled the job. As he prepares to leave, Xigbar stops him and asks to learn about [[Terra|Xemnas's secret]]. Reminiscing on [[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep|the battle that took place ten years ago]] and [[Final Episode|how they found Xehanort]], and how the Chamber of Repose came to be, Xigbar discloses that he had heard Xemnas conversing with [[Aqua|someone]] in the underground laboratory, even though no one was supposed to be there besides Xemnas himself. Zexion chastises him for eavesdropping again, though Xigbar claims that he could not clearly hear Xemnas's words regardless. Uninterested, Zexion prepares to leave, feeling that it would be better for him to complete his work: help the Organization prepare their new stronghold in [[Castle Oblivion]]. When asked on Xemnas's intentions for their new facility by Xigbar, he states that everyone knew his intentions, as they were informed about them earlier. However, Xigbar reveals the truth on how the Chamber of Repose is connected to the Chamber of Waking, piquing Zexion's interest. Xigbar suspects that Xemnas is using Castle Oblivion to find the Chamber of Waking to locate his "[[Ventus|other friend]]", leaving Zexion speechless.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix}}

===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===

Zexion is present when [[Xion]] joins Organization XIII. Zexion later teaches [[Roxas]] how to fill the mission gauge in [[Twilight Town]] before being sent away to Castle Oblivion. True to his personality, he was patient with the Keyblade wielder, carefully and calmly explaining the filling of the gauge in great detail.

 

 

During Xion's nightmare on [[Destiny Islands]], Roxas stands on the beach of the island, missing his friend. He later sees the hooded Xion and approaches her. She removes her hood and turns out to be none other than Zexion, who proceeds to taunt a younger version of Riku as he did in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''. The scene then begins to fade, Xion (in the form of the shocked Roxas) undergoing a series of transformations until she finally takes [[Sora]]'s form for the first time.

[[File:The Other Hero 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|Zexion consults with Lexaeus and Vexen after Riku's entry.]]

After Sora had been lured into Castle Oblivion, Zexion discovers two other scents deep in the dungeons of the castle. One of them belongs to a Maleficent formed from someone's memory, having been given life by Castle Oblivion's unique properties. Originally, he mistakes the other scent to be that of "The [[Xemnas|Superior]]". Eventually, however, Zexion and his cohorts determine that the scent belongs to Riku, who had appeared in the Castle by force of will after Sora's arrival. Vexen hypothesizes that the darkness in Riku's heart, "[[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]]", caused Zexion to mistake him for "the Superior", calling the effect "fascinating." Specifically, Riku's heart is plagued by the presence of Ansem.

Zexion, as well as [[Lexaeus]] and Vexen, come to see that [[Marluxia]], keeper of Castle Oblivion, intends to take control of Organization XIII, with the help of [[Larxene]], by using Sora as their puppet. Though they see that they can use Riku to counter Sora, they decide to oppose Marluxia's plot by having Vexen investigate Marluxia under the guise of offering to help using the [[Riku Replica]] he creates with combat data from the real Riku. However, Vexen is eventually killed on Marluxia's orders by Axel, whom Zexion and Lexaeus had been unsure about trusting. Axel later tells them he had performed the deed only to gain Marluxia's trust, and continues to cooperate with Zexion in tracking Sora and Riku.

[[File:A Card of Home 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Zexion gives Riku the Destiny Islands card.]]

[[File:Yours Alone 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|Zexion is struck down by Riku while disguised as Sora.]]

While he explores it, Zexion reappears, and continues to play on his guilt, telling him Sora will always oppose him as a host of the dark. Zexion vanishes and Riku winds up facing a [[Darkside]] Heartless.  After he defeats it, Zexion disguises himself as Sora and accuses Riku of being corrupt. He envelops Riku in light, rendering him unable to do anything. Instead of drowning Riku into helplessness, however, the predicament causes [[Naminé]] to come to his aid, in the guise of [[Kairi]], telling him that he should stop rejecting the darkness within his heart, and instead tells him to draw on that power to free himself of the oppressing light and strike out. Riku strikes out at Zexion, whose disguise falters. Zexion is astounded by Riku's ability to control the darkness, and is also enraged at his perseverance. He decides to engage Riku in combat himself, but is eventually defeated.

[[File:The Tactician's End 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Zexion is absorbed by the Riku Replica.]]

Zexion hastily retreats from Riku to the Organization's meeting room, where Axel and the Riku Replica are waiting. In a panic, Zexion initially mistakes the Replica for the real Riku, but feels reassured when he recognizes him as the Organization's Replica. However, Axel tempts the Replica by claiming that he can become whole by claiming power that the real Riku lacks, and suggests he should start by eliminating Zexion and stealing his power. Zexion is horrified by Axel's suggestion, but before he can do anything, the replica eliminates Zexion and takes his power; judging by Axel's line of Zexion finding out "way too much", Axel having purposefully set this up in order to move Saïx up within the ranks of the Organization.

As a Nobody, Zexion appears as a calm and collected individual that shows little emotions, although he is sometimes seen smirking or grinning. Unlike the other members, he conducts his tasks in a veil of secrecy, suggesting an enigmatic sort of persona. Zexion apparently also holds a fondness for literature and the humanities, which is noticed in the weapons he utilizes and his manner of speech when speaking to other members. It was most notable in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' when he had assisted Roxas in his tutorial mission, thoroughly explaining details in a polite fashion. During the same mission, he indicated that he strongly dislikes laziness, insisting that Roxas should continue even after his main mission objectives have been fulfilled.

 

Zexion stands out in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' as the mastermind behind the actions of those members who are actually loyal to the Organization. He is aware of the Organization's decline, calling it "deplorable". Of the three senior members (the other two being Lexaeus and Vexen) with the lowest thrones in their meeting chamber, named "Where Nothing Gathers", he seems to have the highest, while Vexen's is the lowest, indicating he might be the most competent of the three.

The fact that he acts as the mastermind behind Lexaeus and Vexen shows that his rank in the Organization may in fact be higher than his number would lead one to believe. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' where he is seen to have a conversation with [[Xigbar]], he reprimands Xigbar's habit of eavesdropping and even talks down to him, stating that he should get back to work. When Xigbar informs him that he was hoping to just have a "friendly chat" with him, Zexion tells him he has more work to attend to and finishes the conversation by telling Xigbar that if he is through working, then it would be in his best interest to get rest. In addition to this, Saïx had him eliminated so that he could rise in the ranks of Organization XIII.

[[File:Zexion Battle 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|right|Zexion and his copies using the Soul Eater.]]