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Disguising his actions as a thirst for knowledge, Ansem sent the Heartless to many worlds in | Disguising his actions as a thirst for knowledge, Ansem sent the Heartless to many worlds in search of the [[Princesses of Heart]] to serve as the pure [[light]]s to forge the [[χ-blade]]; many worlds fell in the process. Though in time, he took to observing [[Maleficent]]'s cabal as they carried out the task, unknowingly, for him. Regardless if Xemnas could create thirteen darknesses, Ansem could create the lesser [[Keyblade of heart]] from the seven pure lights to open the [[Door to Darkness]], which leads to [[Kingdom Hearts (world)|Kingdom Hearts]]. | ||
Ansem had secretly intended this to ensure Xehanort was put in contact with the right hearts; which could be brought to the future to fill the ranks of the second Seekers of Darkness should the original Organization prove inadequate. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III}} | Ansem had secretly intended this to ensure Xehanort was put in contact with the right hearts; which could be brought to the future to fill the ranks of the second Seekers of Darkness should the original Organization prove inadequate. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III}} | ||
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Ansem shortly returns, having shaped Riku's body to resemble his original self, [[Terra-Xehanort]]. Now that the final Keyhole is open from Sora's sacrifice, he plans to kill Kairi now that her purpose in his plans has been fulfilled. Donald and Goofy bravely make a stand against Ansem in order to protect Kairi, but both know that, without Sora, they may not be able to stop him. Before he can dispose of the three, Riku projects himself from Xehanort's stolen body and manages to establish enough control to stop the Heartless in his tracks, allowing Donald and Goofy to escape with Kairi. This leads to an internal struggle between the two that Riku ultimately loses; Riku's heart is sent to the [[Dark World]]{{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts Final Mix}} while Ansem takes complete control. Ansem then allows himself to be enveloped by the darkness flowing out of the Keyhole, and travels to the [[End of the World]] and Kingdom Hearts. | Ansem shortly returns, having shaped Riku's body to resemble his original self, [[Terra-Xehanort]]. Now that the final Keyhole is open from Sora's sacrifice, he plans to kill Kairi now that her purpose in his plans has been fulfilled. Donald and Goofy bravely make a stand against Ansem in order to protect Kairi, but both know that, without Sora, they may not be able to stop him. Before he can dispose of the three, Riku projects himself from Xehanort's stolen body and manages to establish enough control to stop the Heartless in his tracks, allowing Donald and Goofy to escape with Kairi. This leads to an internal struggle between the two that Riku ultimately loses; Riku's heart is sent to the [[Dark World]]{{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts Final Mix}} while Ansem takes complete control. Ansem then allows himself to be enveloped by the darkness flowing out of the Keyhole, and travels to the [[End of the World]] and Kingdom Hearts. | ||
Around this time,<ref>'''''Riku, gummiphone post''''': Ansem didn't have a form until he possessed me.</ref> Young Xehanort collected Ansem's heart to serve as a member of the second Organization XIII. However, his time ran out as he could not coexist with Master Xehanort at the time,<ref>'''''Secret Reports'', ''Vexen''': The old man's humanity prevents his Heartless and Nobody, others vanquished in the last from existing.</ref> and Ansem was forced to return to the past with his memory erased.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''''', '''Xigbar''': "Are you sure everyone made it back to their own times?"/ '''Saïx''': "The hearts of Ansem, Xemnas, Vanitas, Riku Replica, and Young Xehanort returned the past and have been completed once more."</ref> | Around this time,<ref>'''''Riku, gummiphone post''''': Ansem didn't have a form until he possessed me.</ref> Young Xehanort collected Ansem's heart to serve as a member of the second Organization XIII. However, his time ran out as he could not coexist with Master Xehanort at the time,<ref>'''''Secret Reports'', ''Vexen''': The old man's humanity prevents his Heartless and Nobody, others vanquished in the last from existing.</ref> and Ansem was forced to return to the past with his memory erased.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''''', '''Xigbar''': "Are you sure everyone made it back to their own times?"/ '''Saïx''': "The hearts of Ansem, Xemnas, Vanitas, Riku Replica, and Young Xehanort returned to the past and have been completed once more."</ref> | ||
Retrieved again from this point,<ref>'''Saix''': While Young Xehanort is busy depositing hearts...</ref> Ansem fulfilled his role in the new Organization. Following his defeat, Ansem's heart returned to its proper place in time. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III}} | Retrieved again from this point,<ref>'''Saix''': While Young Xehanort is busy depositing hearts...</ref> Ansem fulfilled his role in the new Organization. Following his defeat, Ansem's heart returned to its proper place in time. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III}} | ||
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[[File:An Unexpected Encounter 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|left|Ansem locates his old master and demands to know the whereabouts of Subject X.]] | [[File:An Unexpected Encounter 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|left|Ansem locates his old master and demands to know the whereabouts of Subject X.]] | ||
Later, Ansem goes to the [[Dark World]] to retrieve his old master, as he wishes to know of the whereabouts of [[Subject X]], a mysterious amnesiac girl | Later, Ansem goes to the [[Dark World]] to retrieve his old master, as he wishes to know of the whereabouts of [[Subject X]], a mysterious amnesiac girl who had become his favorite test subject before her disappearance. Assuming she was taken away by Ansem the Wise, this brings him into conflict with [[Aqua]], who kept Ansem company. Despite her resistance, Aqua could do nothing without her Keyblade, and was cast into the ocean by the [[Dark Figure]], which causes her transformation into [[Anti-Aqua]]. | ||
Bringing Ansem the Wise back to his old HQ at the Old Mansion, Ansem begs his treacherous apprentice to cease, as he doesn't wish for more victims. Xehanort's Heartless is not convinced by Ansem's act, reminding him of all the children sacrificed in their research on the heart, as well as his treatment of Roxas and [[Naminé]]. Suddenly, [[Hayner]], [[Pence]] and [[Olette]], who had been watching all along, enter into action. While Hayner distracts Xehanort's Heartless, Olette helps Ansem escape. The group is able to evade pursuit by Ansem thanks to a small troop of [[Dusk]]s sent by [[Vexen]], whose true loyalties lie with Ansem the Wise. | Bringing Ansem the Wise back to his old HQ at the Old Mansion, Ansem begs his treacherous apprentice to cease, as he doesn't wish for more victims. Xehanort's Heartless is not convinced by Ansem's act, reminding him of all the children sacrificed in their research on the heart, as well as his treatment of Roxas and [[Naminé]]. Suddenly, [[Hayner]], [[Pence]] and [[Olette]], who had been watching all along, enter into action. While Hayner distracts Xehanort's Heartless, Olette helps Ansem escape. The group is able to evade pursuit by Ansem thanks to a small troop of [[Dusk]]s sent by [[Vexen]], whose true loyalties lie with Ansem the Wise. | ||
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[[File:More to Seek 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Ansem reflects on his journey with Riku as he fades into darkness.]] | [[File:More to Seek 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Ansem reflects on his journey with Riku as he fades into darkness.]] | ||
Ansem appears for the last time alongside Xemnas and Young Xehanort, as the last line of defense before Sora can reach the elderly Master Xehanort. Defeated by Sora, Riku and Mickey in a battle alongside his aforementioned incarnations, Ansem voices his final thoughts on his relationship with Riku, stating that Riku's might is "vaster than darkness" and showing he is proud the boy he chose as his vessel has grown into such a powerful [[Keyblade Master]]. Riku even states he is going to miss his nemesis. After their parting words, Ansem's replica body fades away into darkness and his heart returns to its proper place in time. | Ansem appears for the last time alongside Xemnas and Young Xehanort, as the last line of defense before Sora can reach the elderly Master Xehanort. Defeated by Sora, Riku, and Mickey in a battle alongside his aforementioned incarnations, Ansem voices his final thoughts on his relationship with Riku, stating that Riku's might is "vaster than darkness" and showing he is proud the boy he chose as his vessel has grown into such a powerful [[Keyblade Master]]. Riku even states he is going to miss his nemesis. After their parting words, Ansem's replica body fades away into darkness and his heart returns to its proper place in time. | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Before possessing Riku, Ansem was little more than a wandering heart and could only appear as a figure in a brown hooded robe. This robe has two dark brown straps crossing over his shoulders and chest with five metal studs lining either strap. | Before possessing Riku, Ansem was little more than a wandering heart and could only appear as a figure in a brown hooded robe. This robe has two dark brown straps crossing over his shoulders and chest with five metal studs lining either strap. In this form, Ansem is significantly shorter than he'll later be once he gains a proper body. | ||
Ansem gains a body by possessing Riku, though at first, his presence is only evident from the change to Riku's voice. In his physical form, like his [[Nobody]] counterpart Xemnas, Ansem's skin color varies by being depicted as tan in the game to quite dark in official artwork. He shares Terra-Xehanort's long white hair, as well as the three spikes on the top and sides of his head, but he lacks Terra-Xehanort's bangs. | Ansem gains a body by possessing Riku, though at first, his presence is only evident from the change to Riku's voice. In his physical form, like his [[Nobody]] counterpart Xemnas, Ansem's skin color varies by being depicted as tan in the game to quite dark in official artwork. He shares Terra-Xehanort's long white hair, as well as the three spikes on the top and sides of his head, but he lacks Terra-Xehanort's bangs. | ||
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==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
Ansem is, thus far, one of only three Heartless with human-level intelligence, the others being Sora's Heartless and [[Scar]]. His knowledge of the worlds and hearts shows that Xehanort's keen intellect has survived the transition into a Heartless. However, the few shreds of humanity | Ansem is, thus far, one of only three Heartless with human-level intelligence, the others being Sora's Heartless and [[Scar]]. His knowledge of the worlds and hearts shows that Xehanort's keen intellect has survived the transition into a Heartless. However, the few shreds of humanity that remained in the researcher have been obliterated. Ansem is cold, calculating, and utterly ruthless. He treats people and their hearts as either tools to be manipulated and disposed of, or as cattle for his ravenous Heartless legions. He reveres power and knowledge above all things, and he despises ignorance. | ||
The only times when Ansem's voice rises above a cold, monotonous drone is when he is berating [[Sora]] for his foolishness, or when he is reveling in his latest triumph. However, Ansem's scientific genius is blinded by an obsession with the darkness. His arrogance ultimately leads to his destruction when the door to Kingdom Hearts is opened, and his greatest thesis is, in the end, proved wrong. | The only times when Ansem's voice rises above a cold, monotonous drone is when he is berating [[Sora]] for his foolishness, or when he is reveling in his latest triumph. However, Ansem's scientific genius is blinded by an obsession with the darkness. His arrogance ultimately leads to his destruction when the door to Kingdom Hearts is opened, and his greatest thesis is, in the end, proved wrong. | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
{{main|Game:Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Game:Riku|World of Chaos}} | {{main|Game:Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Game:Riku#Riku (Keyblade)|World of Chaos}} | ||
As a Heartless, Ansem has control over darkness, which he can use to attack others, steal hearts, and create Corridors of Darkness. He can also possess other beings and has command over the Dark Figure. | As a Heartless, Ansem has control over darkness, which he can use to attack others, steal hearts, and create Corridors of Darkness. He can also possess other beings and has command over the Dark Figure. | ||
Ansem can time travel without aid, as he is just a heart. However, he is limited to points in time where he existed; additionally, he can only briefly exist in those times he is not native to unless a vessel is provided for his heart. | Ansem can time travel without aid, as he is just a heart. However, he is limited to points in time where he existed; additionally, he can only briefly exist in those times he is not native to unless a vessel is provided for his heart. | ||
When Ansem takes possession of Riku's body to procure a physical form, his fighting capabilities | When Ansem takes possession of Riku's body to procure a physical form, his fighting capabilities increase greatly, and he gains the ability to fly. His new body allows him to fight alongside the Dark Figure by having it possess others to trap them while he utilizes an energy shield to both protect himself and damage foes. | ||
When necessary, Ansem becomes more powerful by merging with either the Dark Figure or the [[World of Chaos]]. | When necessary, Ansem becomes more powerful by merging with either the Dark Figure or the [[World of Chaos]]. | ||