"As you ordered, I went to the world VI and VIII examined. Roxas and I decided to split up; he investigated the small village belonging to the Black Mages, and I went to investigate the Iifa Tree. VI had sent me a sample of it by using the Dusks and I wanted to get a look at it myself."
Marluxia relaxed a little in his chair, crossing his legs, one over the other, as he watched Xemnas with a faint smile. "When I got there, I found him. I gave him the choice of joining us and he did. I wasn't certain if he would survive the loss of his heart, but his will was strong enough as you can see."