How I group Organization 13 members Part 1

Anytime you have a good-sized group of people, it's inevitable that cliques, groups, and factions(all of which pretty much mean the same thing huuuuurr) will form. Compared to some people, I haven't been in the fandom for very long(I'd say since August of 2006), but the longer I spent with Kingdom Hearts eating me alive, the easier it got to start "grouping" Organization 13. I tend to enjoy labels, categorizations, and lists, so here is mine. Do keep in mind that these are my own opinions and yes, my biases WILL show.

The Factions of Organization 13

1. The Triumvirate--Xemnas/Xigbar/Xaldin

People describe this threesome as HOT. So do I. However, these three are the top three for a reason. Obviously Xemnas is the leader, but Xigbar always struck me as the sort who kept things together in his own right. As for Xaldin, he always struck me as the "enforcer" of the three. Similar to Saix, only Xaldin is higher "ranked". Look at the elements they have power over. Xemnas controls "Nothingness"(or is is Darkness?), Xigbar controls Gravity, and Xaldin controls Wind. Wind is comprised of gasses, so the power of GAS(especially on Mexican night) would be under Xaldin's control. All three of these elements are the central components for Space itself. All three of the men in this Trio, pretty much Control the Organization.

2. Trio of Terror--Vexen/Lexaeus/Zexion

Vexen is the "mad scientist"(always scary), Lexaeus would be the "Dark Samurai" of the group, and Zexion is the creepy mastermind. Zexion is, in fact, as close to Xemnas as Saix is. The three of them, especially Vexen, don't seem to get along too well with the Neophytes. I can see Lexaeus being considered slightly less disgusting than the other two(and more respected), but I don't see him making too many friends among the "newer members". Zexion also complains of the Organization being "full of kinks" and I don't think he's speaking of just Axel, Marluxia, and Larxene either.

3. The Four Horseman of the ASScopolypse.

The "Trio of Terror" plus Saix. Since I SHIP both Vexen/Saix and Lex/Zex, this Foursome ended up being created, so to speak. Works well enough for me because they are my least favorite members in the Organization. Also, Zexion and Saix are both "Apprentices" to Donald Trump, I mean Xemnas.

Saix represents War
Lexaeus represents Famine
Vexen represents Pestilence
Zexion represents Death

4. The Watchers of the Sky--Xaldin, Saix, Axel

Even though Axel commands fire, I've also seen him as an opposite of Saix--the Sun. The Sun is nothing more than a ball of very hot gas, but it's often been seen as a "ball of fire", so I put Axel in the "Solar" category. Xaldin represents the sky, Saix the Moon(duur) and Axel, the Sun. They function as observers. That is, when Axel isn't being, well Axel.

5. Heavenly Bodies FROM HELL--Saix, Axel

Unless I read the Ansem reports wrong, it seems that Saix and Axel were "born" along with the Original Six. When I thought about it, I had a theory that Saix/Axel actually WERE friends at first, but slowly become the bitterest of enemies. Hell hath no fury and all of that. Before that, they were "cruel" together and functioned as enforces, spies, and general observers among the rest of the Org. Fun, I'm sure. Axel was "The Sun" and Saix was the "Moon".

6. The Ambivalent Duel (or, The Jokers)--Axel/Demyx

My OTP(that's One True Pairing) in all of Kingdom Hearts and one of my all time favorite pairings. Since this isn't Shipping Manifesto, I'll keep it brief. They are the "Jokers" of the Organization, and two most emotional Nobodies. I find myself having a lot of fun with these two because I can see a relationship that isn't easily definable. It isn't "Huuur! Axel hates him" or "Huuur! Axel really liked him". It's both. Love/Hate relationships are FUN because they are complex, and Axel/Demyx has the potential to be that way. As for the Elements, well, Fire/Water are considered opposites, but they're not necessarily the sort of opposites that traditionally hate each other or attack. Water generally douses fire, but fire BOILS water, which makes for a very angry Demyx tasty food, drinks and well, hot water. Fire can also evaporate water to make steam or even clouds(if you treat the Sun as a fire thing). I can't see how these are such bad things since it proves that water is never really destroyed unless the planet itself it. Water just changes into something else. Not so with fire. Once it's put out, it's gone, except for smoke.

Yikes, I think I've said too much about these two already. So needless to say, there'll be a "manifesto" on these two coming up who knows when.

7. Poker Buddies--Xemnas/Xigbar/Xaldin/Luxord/Marluxia

For some reason, I can see these five together playing cards and other group games. The rapport would be interesting, that's for sure.

8. Best Friends--Axel/Roxas

I don't have to say anything here.

9. The Golden Trio--Axel/Roxas/Demyx

I call these three "The Golden Trio" because these three are the most popular Organization members in the fandom. This is my OT3, and it surpassed "The Destiny Trio" for me. Again, this isn't a "manifesto", so I won't say much, except that I have fun with these three together. To exclude Demyx would simply be uncivilized, as far as I'm concerned, and I'll just leave it at at that.


And since Nine has been reached and this has gone on long enough, I'll stop right here for now. Part two will be up shortly.