Axel Revamped

[Member Formerly Known As Axel]

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~Basic info~

"You won't forget this!"

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Username ~ : TheFlurry

Display Name: ~ : VIII. Axel

Other characters ~ : Zero - Ifrit's Pyromancer

Is this character canon? ~ : Yes

Link to audition thread ~ : None

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~Character Info~

"It's me. You know. Axel."[/center][/i]

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Name ~ : Axel

Alias ~ : VIII - The Flurry of Dancing Flames

Age ~ : Early Twenties

Birthplace ~ : Unknown

Gender ~ : Male

Race ~ : Nobody [Humanoid]

Special Class ~ :

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~Appearance~

"Hey... I feel like we're friends already."

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Physical appearance ~ :

• Height: Approximately six foot three
  
• Hair color: Fiery red with darker shades near the roots
  
• Eye Color: Emerald Green
  
• Build: Thin, profound muscle structure
  
• Clothing: The traditional Organization XIII cloak

With only Lexaeus towering over him, Axel measures up as one of the tallest members of the Organization. His tall but thin frame allows him to be agile in fights and the sculpted muscle backs up his quick actions with harder hits. Being light, damn near featherweight means that Axel is particularly light on his feel and sly in his motions. Like a feline, he seemingly glides over surfaces as he walks and rarely makes a sound when he does so.

Probably one of the most vivacious characters from the Organization, Axel is nothing short of a firecracker. Bright, fiery red hair spikes back in almost all directions and causes him to stick out like a sore thumb unless the hood of his cloak is up. Axel is the only member of the Organization that has tattoos, at least on his face. He has two elongated diamond-shaped tattoos, one under each of his cunning, emerald eye and the roman numerals VIII on his left breast.

Clothing/Accessories ~ :

Typically, he wears the traditional Organization XIII cloak; a night black trench coat with a silver, double zipper that trails all the way up the attire. Two silver ornaments hang from a single strap, one on each end, that slides through the brim of the deep hood allowing it to be tightened but it never is. From under the clock are black boots that are lighter than typical boots as to not weigh him down. When not encumbered by the leather cloak, Axel likes to wear slick, black suits on occasions. Neatly pressed black pants and blazer with a bright red shirt and black tie. His casual wear varies from jeans and t-shirts to shorts.

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~Personality~

"Hey, do I ring any bells yet?!"[/center][/i]

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Alignment ~ : Neutral

Behavior ~ : Axel is the very embodiment of a satirically clever smartass. Most of his witty jokes are aimed…were aimed at his fellow Organization members; but even after his exile, his sarcastic overtone hasn’t been snuffed out. His messages can be jumbled with both riddles and sarcasm which can make it difficult to decipher the pyro’s true thoughts and intentions. But more times than not, he just gets a kick out of harassing others and watching them get steamed.

In serious circumstances, the nature of the double agent is erratic. Only The Flurry would know his next move in the game of chess. Precise calculations are usually balanced out by impulsive actions which have gotten him into ruts in the past. He may appear indecisive but he knows exactly what he wants to do and follows through with fiery passion, even if his decisions may not be the most well thought out plans.

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~Weapons~

"Fight, Fight, Fight!"

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Primary Weapon(s)

ID: Eternal Flame
Quality: Supreme
Element: Fire
Chakrams are unique weapons that only a few can use and even less can master. Durable steel rings adorned with sharp spikes, four of which protrude from four smaller rings on the main one. Four more spikes are attached directly to the main ring. The inside edge of the ring is vibrant red. A cross-section in the middle of the main ring gives Axel something to grip onto when swinging and throwing these weapons.

Cyclone
After duplicating his chakrams for a total of four, these weapons will begin to spin and rotate around Axel at a rapid rate. One spins directly over Axel's head and the other three spiral in a dome shape around him. The chakrams will act as an offensive and defensive force by blocking all incoming attacks and slicing at anyone that ventures too close to the tornado of steel. Axel can choose to ignite all four of his chakrams with fire to add extra damage and protection. The weapons spin out to a distance of four feet on every side of Axel, lasting up to two turns. The cyclone creates such a force that it actually begins to pull objects and people towards it if its not nailed down. Enough room remains inside the twirling chakrams to allow Axel to move around.
Stength: Strong
Uses: Three uses. Five post cooldown between uses.

Immolation
By channeling the power through himself, Axel can focus energy onto his chakrams and set them ablaze with fire and darkness. These flames and shadows will stay attached to the chakrams for up to five turns and can resist all forms of extinguishing like water and suffocation. With each hit dealt by the chakrams while under this enchantment, extra damage will be inflicted on the target. Each hit will do up to twice as much damage per chakram and can effect up to four of Axel's chakrams at once. The fire and darkness will simply dissolve after five turns, reverting them to a normal state.
Strength: Moderate
Uses: Infinite. Five post cooldown between uses.

Hell Wheels
Axel's chakrams can grow up to double in size and will proceed to spin like a buzzsaw while hunting down its target like a homing missile. They can fly through the air or low to the ground at around 20 mph and can be struck away but will proceed to begin spinning and start charging at the target again. The onslaught can last for two posts but leaves Axel with no weapons while in use.
Strength: Weak
Uses: Twice. Five post cooldown between uses.

Status Effect:

Burn
Upon contact with a target, the target will be set ablaze. The initial damage of the hit is high and will continue to do damage over time for three more posts following the hit. These flames are unique as they cannot be put out by standard means. The target will find it difficult to attack, defend, and use magic while on fire. While the flames aren't particularly strong, they have the potential to give second degree burns and permanent scarring if not dealt with. Failing to deal with them after the first post will leave the victim with First Degree Burns. After another post, Second Degree Burns will begin. The flames will automatically dissolve after two posts.

Secondary Weapon(s)

ID: Organization XIII Cloak

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~Abilities~

"It's about time you gave me one hell of a show!"

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AP left:

Firetooth
Axel summons two more chakrams before setting them on fire. With fluid movements and in quick succession, Axel and volley these chakrams at a target. The speed at which each chakram is thrown is tripled to what his normal speed is, even more astonishing is the skill Axel handles each as he catches them and relaunches them. They can fly any direction up to twenty feet out.
Strength: Strong
Uses: Unlimited. One post cooldown between uses.

Firestarter
One chakram will begin to spin over Axel's head while engulfed in fire while the other spins down around his body until it hits the ground in front of him, orbitting around him for a little over a second. Upon contact, a pillar of fire will erupt from the ground where the chakram struck. From the base of the pillar, molten rock radiates out in a circle of fire about 30 feet in radius. Anything caught within the boundaries of the area will be caught on fire or will receive damage over time for as long as they remain in it.
Strength: Strong
Uses: Five uses. Five post cooldown between uses.

Flamethrower
After conjuring flames in his hands, he'll raise them to about chest level and take a deep breath in and the flames will enter his lungs. He can exhale them in a powerful torrent of fire that will cone out to a reach of about 15 feet. This ability has a chance of catching the victim on fire [See Burn]
Strength: Strong
Uses: Five uses. Three post cooldown between uses.

Immolation
Without harming himself, Axel can cascade his body in an aura of fire powerful enough to melt metal. Its mainly a defense mechanism and can be set off at will. Flames engulf his entire body but rarely extend out past a few inches and while they don't prevent all forms of attacks, it can ward enemies off of binding him or other similar attacks. It can last up to three turns.
Strength: Strong
Uses: Five uses. Five post cooldown between uses.

Trailblazer
Axel can make very quick dashes around an area leaving a wall of fire in his wake. He can move up to 30 feet in a single, two second dash. The flames can reach up to ten feet tall. Coming in contact with the fire can leave horrible burns so it makes good barricades.
Strength: Moderate
Uses: Unlimited. Two post cooldown between uses.

Hell Wave
Flames manifest around Axel's hand. Upon striking the ground with the engulfed hand, a shockwave of fire will radiate out to a diameter of 15 feet. The ring of fire is about three feet high and anything hit by the wave will be thrown backwards about 10 to 15 feet after doing minimal damage and will deal a concussion stun on them for one turn.
Strength: Moderate
Uses: Unlimited. One post cooldown between uses.

Conflagration
Upon will, Axel can beckon pillars of flame up from the ground. Each pillar can reach up to fifteen feet in height in less than a second and up to five pillars can be summoned at a time. The radius of the pillars is about two meters. The entire pillar can move but only at a speed of about 10 mph. They cannot appear anywhere within 1 meter of an opponent. Each pillar can last from up to two turns.
Strength: Weak
Uses: Unlimited. 1 pillar, one each turn no cooldown. 2 pillars, one post cooldown. Three pillars, two post cooldown. etc.

Fate Morgana
Fate Morgana is categorized as a superior mirage meaning that they form images more complex than a pool of water in the middle of the road on a hot day. Axel can raise the temperature to create these circumstances in which Fate Morgana would appear and he could use it to manifest different images to throw enemies off. These are simply images and optical illusions that can be up to seven feet tall and 15 feet wide and can appear as separated illusions or one large field. It can last three posts and cannot be interrupted unless Axel is hit or the temperature is lowered.
Strength: Weak
Uses: Three uses. Five post cooldown between uses.

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Special Abilities

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Minions

Grade: S

Name(s): Assassin King

Appearance: Looks exactly like typical Assassin nobodies except Assassin King stands five feet tall and dons a golden crown.

Abilities:

Meld:
The Assassin King is able to melt into the floor, or any other solid surface, where they're protected from attacks. Often, he will leave his jagged razor arms exposed so he may attack the enemy.

Strength: Moderate
Uses: Unlimited. May remain inside a surface for only up to two posts. Four post cooldown between uses.

Kamikaze:
The Assassin King, if left alone for two turns or more, will rise into the air and divebomb a target. Upon impact, The Assassin King will explode in a blast of fire and razor sharp body parts. The blast radius extends to five feet from the epicenter and the shrapnel can haphazardly be flung up to thirty feet.

Strength: Moderate
Uses: Once

Elemental Weakness: Physical Damage

History: Stronger than any of the other Assassin nobodies, Assassin King became Axel's right hand man.

Grade: C

Name(s): Assassin

Appearance: Typical Assassin nobody. Long, sharp arms for attackingwith thin bodies.

Abilities:

Meld:
An Assassin is able to melt into the floor, or any other solid surface, where they're protected from attacks. Often, they will leave their jagged razor arms exposed so they may attack the enemy.

Strength: Weak
Uses: Unlimited. May remain inside a surface for only up to two posts. Five post cooldown between uses.

Kamikaze:
The Assassins, if left alone for three turns or more, will rise into the air and divebomb a target. Upon impact, the Assassin will explode in a blast of fire and razor sharp body parts. The blast radius extends to five feet from the epicenter and the shrapnel can haphazardly be flung up to thirty feet.

Strength: Weak
Uses: Once

Elemental Weakness: Physical Damage

Summons

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~History~

"Got it memorized?"

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Axel’s life as a Somebody is a pure enigma to everyone but Axel himself. He was recruited into the Organization, as Number VIII, not too long after his life as a Nobody had begun. Along with the roman numeral VIII he was given, he was given another title as well, ‘The Flurry of Dancing Flames’. His time in the Organization shaped him.

He became the Double Agent of Organization XIII. He played a part in Marluxia’s plan to conquer the Organization. Alongside Larxene and Marluxia, they began testing the Keyblader when he entered Castle Oblivion for Sora played the key role in Marluxia’s mission. Using Namine like a tool, she altered Sora’s memories so that he would delve deeper into the castle. Axel became a traitor among traitors when he released Namine from her confines and she revealed the truth to Sora about what she had done to him.

Even though he had not been loyal to the Higher Ranking members of the Organization, he took up arms against Marluxia but he used Namine to deter him. Much to Marluxia’s displeasure, Axel didn’t back down. Before he could strike Marluxia down, The Keyblader made his appearance and The Graceful Assassin vanished with Namine. Sora turned his attention to Axel and after the heated battle, Axel was defeated and disappears after telling Sora of their relations.

Nearly two years later, Axel made his appearance when the Organization’s higher ups ordered him to capture the rogue Nobody, Roxas, dead or alive. After numerous fights, Roxas finally beats him, in the Mansion’s Basement in Twilight Town. Roxas was more like a brother to Axel, making feel like he actually had a heart, so he didn’t want to kill Roxas. And even despite his efforts, he was not able to take Roxas back before he became on with his Somebody: Sora. The only way to reach Roxas now was to reach Sora. To do that, he needed to draw Sora in. He kidnapped Kairi to do just that but Saix managed to take her and bring her back to The Castle That Never Was. The next time Axel meets Sora, after the invasion of heartless at Hollow Bastion, he tells Sora of the Organizations plans about them using Sora to get hearts that they’d use to reconstruct Kingdom Hearts.

Axel later finds Sora at Between Betwix and aids Sora in defeating the ambush of Nobodies. After being overwhelmed, Axel performs a suicidal attack that saves Sora. The attack literally stole the life from him. He began to fade into Oblivion, but not before helping Sora one last time by opening a portal to The World That Never Was.

The everlasting shadows consumed Axel into oblivion. He couldn’t see a thing but could feel the darkness swirling around his thin frame like millions of serpents. He was falling…floating…and flying, all at the same time. Up and down, left and right; all were naught. His emerald eyes attempt to search the area but resulted in failure. It was impossible to tell if the darkness was right in his face or a million miles away; it encircled him completely. His green orbs closed slowly, only to open once again a few moments later. He realized that it was actually darker in this hell of nothingness with his eyes open. Any normal man would have been driven and hurled pass the brink of insanity if he had to be imprisoned here for much longer. The seclusion was enough to break even the most experienced man. Axel could consider himself lucky in this occasion that he lacked the human emotions that would lead to his mental peril. It only seemed that he would hover in the darkness endlessly for all eternity…and that would be the best case scenario. He couldn’t even sense much at this point.

The feeling of something washed through him; the feeling of losing something important. Memories…his memories. They had begun to fade along away, along with his non-existent body. It was strange…He wasn’t fighting it. Axel had absolutely no fight left in him. After aiding Sora in Between/Betwixt, his body had been riddled with fatigue. Images flashed through his mind of past experiences and he could feel those very thoughts and memories leave him completely, unable to draw upon them again. The darkness was blacker than black. He lifted his gloved hand; attempting to reach out to something, anything really. It was futile. His fingers simply slipped through the lack of existence. Reaching down, he touched his own body just to feel something solid. Chest, stomach, thigh, knee…and then naught. He could sense his body begin to fade away from him. His expression changed not. There was no use to call upon false emotions in this situation. More images flashed behind his jade eyes. A feminine, pink haired man with a smirk; a blonde female with slicked back hair and a tongue sharper than daggers; a silver haired man standing under the incomplete Kingdom Hearts. A boy with spiky brown hair, wielding a large key, surrounded by white creatures. A confused blonde youth in a town of twilight. Who were these people? They seemed familiar…but…from where? The questions danced in his head over and over.

A…X…E…L…He continued to repeat it to himself within the confines of his head. The enlightenment of his fading memories hit him like a brick wall. He didn’t want to forget anymore. His name, he needed to remember that at least…Axel. A-X-E-L…A-X-E…A-X…A…It slowly but surely slipped away from him. And it only took mere seconds. He went to grab the garbs he wore to make sure he was still real…his hand moved silently and effortlessly through nothingness. His body had been fading quickly…nothing below his chest remained. It was inevitable…

The scenery hadn’t changed when he closed his eyes again. His mind was as empty as the sea he floated in. It was physically uncomfortable; he could draw nothing from his mind. A strange noise echoed out, he was unable to decipher whether it was in his head or in the blackness. Luminosity shone brilliantly from the nothingness, blinding him painfully as he attempted to look. It was more than difficult to see anything but the light. A single, thin beam blasted out, stabbing his body. Pain shot through him but the darkness that was enveloping his body peeled back, revealing that which had once been lost. Once cleansed, he could feel the light tugging on his limp figure. It looked as if the light was drawing closer to him…or he was drawing closer to it.

It enshrouded him in brilliance, the light impossible to escape. His fists clenched as tight as his eyes were. The light faded and his sensory feelings faded as well. All was dark once again but a new feeling had him wondering. There was a heavy force weighing down on him. He opened his eyes to see dark blue, almost black, scenery. More hues intruded into his vision. Rippling yellow of a light post’s reflection in a small puddle. Bright blue or neon lights within the darkened area. Planting his palms flat on the solid ground below him, he lifted himself up. His vision swayed in and out of clarity and blurriness numerous times. An intense and stabbing pain engulfed him from head to toe. Wait….

Axel looked down to see that his body had been given back to him. The pain had suddenly intensified and he crippled over, curling in on himself. Memories flooded back into him like a dam that had just been released in front of him. It was all back, all the memories. And the pain vanished just as quickly as it came. Axel panted heavily, beads of sweat forming on his brow. He kept an earth-bound gaze as a bead slithered down the bridge of his nose, all the way to the tip and fell off. It seemed to fall in slow motion until it collided with the dark ground and splashed out in all directions. His limbs trembled with weakness as he attempted to stand once again. Managing to get back on his feet, he clumsily treaded around. He almost fell again but caught himself against a stone building. Quick and shallow breaths entered and exited him as his head bobbed backward. Lingering in the sky like a celestial guarding was Kingdom Hearts. Axel stared at it for a moment or two before turning back to face his path once more.

Physically, he needed rest, mentally…he needed answers. Wondering thoughts of if the other Organization members had experienced this two passed through him. It was his only possibility for answers. He doubted their inclination to tell him because of his treachery to both the rebels and The Superior. His pace was wrought of instability, but he continued to press on through The World That Never Was. No matter what he did, the thoughts of ‘Why?” and “How?” weren’t shaken from his psyche. The massive gray castle drifted in the air ahead of him. That was the closes possible place where he could obtain answers…or be cast out once again. His normal acts of satire were replaced by the thoughts of that which he had just experienced. If Axel had a heart, it would be beating a mile a minute from exhaustion and anxiety.

He stopped for a moment at the bottom of the long ascension into the castle. Looking up one more time, he took in the scenery of the colossal structure and the luminous moon partially hidden behind it. A long-winded breath escaped his maw as he started up the translucent pathway. He greatly doubted to gain anyone’s acceptance, if they were there at all, but he didn’t need their acceptance to get information…

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~Class~

Before you embark on your journey a vision comes upon you. You see three weapons in front of you.

~ A sword of terrible destruction - The power of the warrior: Invincible courage.

~ A shield to repel all - The power of the guardian: Kindness to aid friends.

~ A staff of wonder and ruin - The power of the mystic: Inner strength.

You know that one of them must be chosen. What power will you seek?

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~Other~

[Locked abilities cannot be used]

[Requesting Akito to look over this]
Supreme Weapon: 1700
Ability Transfers x5: 500
Ability Upgrade x2 [Immolation [ability]], [Fate Morgana] [HellWave]: 900
Canon Discount: 1/2
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Total: 1550

[Akito]

>>How fast do the Hell's Wheels move?

>>In immolation, after the sentence that says "With each hit dealt by the chakrams while under this enchantment, extra damage will be inflicted on the target." You should add (See Status Effect: Burn)

>>With Burn, say that THIS fire especially is magical and cannot be put up by standard means; so an opponent will most likely have to wait out the two turns burning (Remember the status effect is more or less only equal to a weak ability). They can STILL attack or use magic if they want, but really they'd be under a good deal of pain so unless they have a high pain threshold or some ability to resist the flames, it is unlikely. Also, mention that the extra burning status effect are not particularly powerful flames, so they are not life threatening by themselves and won't turn any body part to ashes; though they may blacken some parts of exposed flesh.

>>With Firestarter, when the chakram lands on the ground and creates a pillar, since it orbitted Axel, it'd probably consume him yeah? You won't get hurt since you have immunity to your own abilities; but I want to check. Also, you realize you'd be pretty vulnerable as the second chakram circles and spins around your body before it invokes the pillar, right? Just checking.

>>You don't mention whether or not the pillars can move in Conflagration. They did in our fight. Remember to mention their speed if they can move.

>>So, does Firetooth increase the rate at which his Chakrams are thrown? If so, by how much? (e.g. twice as normal sounds fair)

>>The Meld and Kamikaze of the Assassin King and Assassin are identical. I'm actually alright with that. But you need to give Meld a cooldown (Five? They are immune to attack but can attack themselves, so yeah) and change if the Assassin is left along for three turns instead of two (The Assassin King's moderate level is enough to leave it as two turns). The two turns they're left alone for could just be the time they spent Melding, you know? Sort of defeats the purpose.

If I were you, I'd rethink the Assassin King and make him a wee bit stronger.

[Member Formerly Known As Axel]

>> Fixed.

>> Fixed.

>> Fixed.

>> No, it hits the ground in front of him but is far enough to not hit him. And the chakram starts and hits the ground. And it only takes about a second for it to spin around him and hit the floor so its all good. Fixed.

>> They only moved in height. I don't remember having them actually move entirely. But yeah. Clarified and Fixed.

>> Fixed.

>> Fixed.

>> Can't really think of a way of making AK stronger...

>>>New info. Ability trasfers from Zero, and two ability upgrades.

[Akito]

Everything sorted out on IM.

Approved and locked