The World That Never Was
This article is about the City that Never Was, and The World That Never Was as a whole. For the castle above the world, see Castle That Never Was.
The world of Organization XIII. It appears only in Kingdom Hearts II. It is home to a seemingly endless supply of Heartless and Nobodies that fill the castle that floats above the world.
Heartless
Nobodies
Areas
Alley to Between
Alley to Between is a location in The World That Never Was. It hides a portal to Betwixt and Between. Sora, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey used this portal to get into the world, thanks to the sacrifice of Axel. The alley way connects to the main route that leads to the Castle That Never Was.
Fragment Crossing
Fragment Crossing is a location in The World That Never Was. It is a long series of winding streets the lead to the Memory's Skyscraper. It is full of neon signs attached to vacant buildings. Many Shadow Heartless are here. Sora, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey took this route on their way to the Castle That Never Was. Pluto also had an encounter with Axel here.
Memory's Skyscraper
Memory's Skyscraper is a tall building in The World That Never Was. Located near the Castle That Never Was, the building kept watch over the residents of the Dark. Roxas was battling a legion of neoshadows when Riku appeared at the top of the building, and when the two began their duel.
After arriving at the World That Never Was, Sora was confronted by Roxas at Memory's Skyscraper, while two Samurai blocked Donald and Goofy. Sora and Roxas soon disappeared to the Station of Awakening, but Donald and Goofy claimed to not see Roxas.
During his battle with Xemnas, Sora was pulled into an area that included Memory's Skyscraper, in a battle similar to the one Roxas and Riku had.
The Brink of Despair
The Brink of Despair is a location in The World That Never Was. It is a deep chasm that leads to presumably another part of the World of Darkness. The Castle That Never Was hovers above the Brink of Despair. Sora, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey arrive here and access the castle via a path using the Keyblade.
Nothing's Call
Nothing's Call is the lowest known area of the Castle That Never Was, acting as a sort of "basement". It appears to be the only entrance into the castle for people who are not members of the Organization. Sora, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey enter the castle here, Sora calling for Kairi. King Mickey silences him, reminding him that they are in the stronghold of the enemy. He rushes off to find Ansem the Wise. The trio are soon attacked by Nobodies but make it to the next area.
Crooked Ascension
Crooked Ascension is an area of the Castle That Never Was. It seems to be a giant elevator that ascends and descends without actually appearing to do anything. While inside, Sora, Donald and Goofy may be attacked by either Samurai or Dragoon Nobodies.
Twilights View
Twilight's View is a location in the Castle That Never Was. It is a stairway leading to the next floor of the castle. Sora can meet a Moogle here and synthesize new items. Before the events of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II, Zexion and Xigbar discussed Xemnas's frequent visits to the Room of Sleep and the discovery of Castle Oblivion. Kairi and Naminé escape from the prison cells of the castle and are confronted by Saïx on the stairs, but are saved by Riku.
Hall of Empty Melodies
Hall of Empty Melodies is a large room in the Castle That Never Was, located in The World That Never Was. A large platform makes up the room with large walls facing eitherside of it. Several primary events happen here in the final battle involving Sora, his companions and the surviving members of Organization XIII. Sora, Donald and Goofy encounter Saïx here who informs them that their role is no longer needed due to the finalising of Kingdom Hearts. He summons Heartless to destroy them. Kairi suddenly appears on an overhead balcony, and leaps down with Riku in the form of Xehanort's Heartless to help Sora. Maleficent and Pete also arrive in the castle.
Xigbar eliminates all of the Heartless so he can take on Sora himself, but the following battle ends with Xigbar dying. Sora, Donald and Goofy head off to the upper level of the room where Sora has an emotional reunion with Kairi and Riku. Sniper and Assassin Nobodies appear during navigation through the room.
Naught's Skyway
Naught's Skyway is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. It is a small outside path in a high section of the castle. No major events happen here during Kingdom Hearts II but Sora and his companions pass through here in order to find King Mickey and Ansem the Wise.
Proof of Existence
Proof of Existence is a room in the Castle That Never Was. Sora, Donald, and Goofy pass through here after reuniting with Kairi and Riku. Kairi felt uncomfortable in the room, saying it felt like a graveyard. The passage through the room was blocked, and Sora was forced to defeat Saïx and Luxord before they could pass through.
The room was characterized with panels on the floor representing the members of Organization XIII, save for Xemnas, indicating their title, weapon, and rank by going from left to right. The panels of the Organization members who had died were colored red and damaged. Zexion's panel was so damaged it was unable to show his weapon. As Roxas had united with Sora, his panel was intact and blue.
Havoc's Divide
Havoc's Divide is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. It appears to be Luxord's chamber, as he attacks Sora and his companions here. The area is sloped and leads to a seer drop downwards. Here, Riku reveals DiZ is actually Ansem the Wise. Luxord appears and traps Riku, Kairi, Donald and Goofy in his cards and challenges Sora to a duel. After a close fight, Sora defeats Luxord who fades into darkness. Sora's friends are returned.
Addled Impasse
Addled Impasse is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. The chamber is large in size with a clear view of the Kingdom Hearts moon. This area appears to be where Saïx stays, due to his presence their. Sora and his companions arrive to see Saïx there looking up at Kingdom Hearts, which relates to his moon element. Saïx comments that only Sora could have made it there in one piece, addressing him as Roxas. Annoyed, Sora shouts at Saïx. Saïx summons his claymore weapon and sends a large blast of wind at the group. Sora, Donald and Goofy evade the attack, but Riku and Kairi are blown backwards, unable to help their friends. Sora, Donald and Goofy battle Saïx - who has become stronger due to being in the presence of the moon, turning him into an almost beast-like fighter. He is eventually defeated and fades in darkness. Sora asks Riku why everyone is calling him "Roxas". Riku promptly reveals to Sora that Roxas is his Nobody, much to Sora's surprise.
Naught's Approach
Naught's Approach is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. It is an exterior passage which leads to Xemnas' tower. Here, Ansem the Wise and King Mickey set up Ansem's machine so he can digitally absorb Kingdom Hearts. Sora, Riku, Kairi, Donald and Goofy make their way up to the area after viewing them from Havoc's Divide. Ansem realises the machine cannot contain Kingdom Hearts and monologues what a fool is he. Sora and his friends arrive, as does Xemnas who has a "heart-to-heart" with his former teacher. Ansem tells Xemnas his plans will fall, and apologises to Roxas and the King before being engulfed by his exploding machine. The explosion damages Kingdom Hearts and restores Riku to his normal body.
Ruin and Creation's Passage
Ruin and Creation's Passage is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. It is the biggest area in the castle with platforms floating in the air. Invisible paths can be used to reach each path and eventually navigate to the other side. Sora, Riku, Kairi, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey make their way across, battling Nobodies on the way. Kairi spots endless Heartless streaming in through the windows towards them. Maleficent and Pete appear and send the group to take down Xemnas, Maleficent reminding Sora and King Mickey that the castle will be hers. Sora tries to help them, but King Mickey desuades him.
The Altar of Naught
The Altar of Naught is an area in the Castle That Never Was, in The World That Never Was. It is a giant tower that is high above the rest of the castle. Xemnas ofen comes here to speak to Kingdom Hearts. Sora, Riku, Kairi, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey arrive to see Xemnas lamenting over how his plans have failed, asking them to find more hearts. They refuse and they converse about how Xemnas cannot show emotions. Xemnas battles Sora but is defeated. Xemnas fuses with Kingdom Hearts and leads the group into a battle against him. He is defeated again and apparentely fades into darkness. Trapped in the world, the group seem helpless, until Naminé opens a portal to Destiny Islands. Naminé and Roxas join with Sora and Kairi at long last. Everyone passes through except Sora and Riku who end up trapped when a giant Nobody dragon flies in and slams into the side of the tower. Sora and Riku slide down the tower which tilts sideways. Riku spots an odd aircraft and hops onto it, Sora following. They fly after the dragon as the tower collapses.
Where Nothing Gathers
This room has chairs ranging in height, where the Nobodies of Organization XIII can gather and discuss developments and for Xemnas to give out orders. There are thirteen throne-like chairs that are rather high is size, each occupied by a member of the Organization. The chair sizes seem to vary on the rank of a Nobody, due Xemnas' being the highest and Roxas' the lowest. The Organization XIII members sit in order of rank: (from clockwise): Xemnas, Xaldin, Lexaeus, Saïx, Demyx, Marluxia, Roxas, Larxene, Luxord, Axel, Zexion, Vexen, Xigbar. It is unknown where the fourteenth member sits if she will become a full member of the Organization.
Trivia
- This room can only be found by using a special code in Kingdom Hearts II or Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+. The code allows you to enter any room even room that are only seen in cutscenes.
- Xemnas' chair is always the highest while Roxas' chair is always the lowest, the other members move depending on who is talking.
See Also
- Castle That Never Was
- Kingdom Hearts (combined heart)
