#thezoothatneverwas

[finchcritter]

At long last!! Here’s my half of an art trade for @melonseed11 I am VERY late on due to school and the plague. I’m so sorry for the wait!!!!

She wanted me to draw her animalized version of RIku, a snow leopard, while she drew me Jolteon!Roxas.

[finchcritter]

Hi qwality artwerks

succ gud frens

[finchcritter]

Doodle from a while back. This was originally supposed to be an example of how Demyx retaliates to Larxene telling him that he’s “not smart, or capable, or likeable or attractive,” and me lamely attempting to do him justice with his otter design. But then I decided to prove to myself that I hadn’t forgotten everything about painting–which I don’t know much of to begin with.

I also apologize for the bad anatomy.

[thezoothatneverwas]

“Why don’t you just try me?”

Just some bust practice with Roxas. Believe it or not, I actually have a hard time drawing him on most days.

[finchcritter]

So, um, apparently my friend @melonseed11 has her birthday on Axel day, and I also never did anything for Axel day before (strange, considering how much I draw him) so I’m making up for all that now with art. 

I started doing this yesterday on 08/08, but couldn’t finish it on time. Aaahhhh

btw, please don’t sh*p them :’) I don’t know if  if Mel would be okay with that lol, please don’t make this awkward just cause I drew them together.

[thezoothatneverwas]

Saix - Gray Wolf

Cold, mocking, sarcastic, rational, aggressive.

As a boss, he orders the rest of the organization around. He doesn't make any effort to be friendly, resulting in a deepened loneliness.

Has the ability to channel the moon's power in the form of a modified version of Light, giving him extraordinary strength. 

One of the most dangerous and intimidating members of the Organization, surpassing even Axel.

Used to be friends with Naminé and Subject X.

One of Axel's closest friends, though they have grown apart during their time in the Organization. The two saw each other as brother's and partners for the longest time, until ordeals in the Organization pulled them apart.

Enjoys going for nighttime walks.

Used to play the guitar. He still probably could, if he tried.

Travelled with Axel during their youth, before they joined the Organisation.

Xemnas's right-hand man.

Axel - Maned Wolf

Unpredictable, hard to read, trickster, sly, clever, manipulative, mysterious, free-spirited, playful, cool, fun, thrill-seeking, not very good with emotional people, protective, extremely close with and caring to those he loves, guilt-ridden somewhat sadistic.

The most competent assassin in the organization, Axel gets stuck with a lot of dirty work. Because of this, he has a feared reputation and has been nicknamed "Bloodhide." The old wives tale goes that he killed so many people it permanently stained his pelt red with blood. Stupid, I know.

An extravert who excels in social skills. He can read people so well it's creepy. He might have studied psychology at one point, but that could be a myth. There is much about Axel we don't know.

Loves the outdoors.

Unexpectedly good at chess. Even Vexen has trouble playing with him!

A heavy sleeper who naps a lot, and is prone to lounging about. But damn, is he ever energetic.

Forever single. Or at least that what what he says. 

Holds power over fire.

His fur is naturally very red. No blood hair dye added.

Has a green "snake tongue" which actually looks more like a light green monitor lizard tongue. Snake tongues like Axel's are linked to a gene that responsible for a very strong sense of smell. 

Identical twins with Reno, and cousin of Kairi.

Was known as "Lea" before he joined the Organization.

As a Demon cub, he was shunned by the people of his civilization, he left his hometown in the company of Isa (Who is later renamed to "Saix"), a young wanderer who he had just met. The two travelled until they came upon Twilight Town, a settlement for Demons ruled by the Organization.

When he was a cub, he would sneak into Vexen's lab and library so he could look at all the cool science stuff (and maybe even mess with equipment to play pranks on Vexen). He could have eventually become a research assistant at one point... Could have, if Vexen had liked him.

Hangs out most with Roxas, Xion and Saix.

The best friend of Roxas and Xion, who he adopted as a big brother/father figure. He can get a bit possessive at times though...

Escapes the Organization with Roxas after Xion's disappearance. The two are now fugitives of the Organization.

Roxas - Leo (fictional Big Cat hybrid)

Quiet, reserved, kind, individualistic, blunt, confident, feisty, short-tempered, curious. Can be rude and a bit rough around the edges due to his bluntness, but for this same reason, is one of the most open and honest people you could meet.

Because of his quiet, watchful, fleeting, melancholy but "zombie-like" persona, he earned the name "Twilight Ghost." 

Terrible liar.

Though ignorant, Roxas has a great thirst for knowledge, and is capable of reading and learning unusually fast.

Not very good at managing his emotions and can be very impulsive.

Is quite naive due to having lived only a few years. Needless to say, his greatest weakness is his inexperience and lack of knowledge.

Ability to manipulate Light.

One of the strongest Leos. He gives Vanitas a run for his money.

Very close with his sister, Xion, and his mentor, Axel.

Asexual. 

Was created, and raised by the Organization, alongside Xion.

While Naminé has the power to manipulate minds, Roxas has the ability to connect with them, as if their brain was an extension of his own.

Roxas has an artistic side to him, indulging in creating graffiti art and drawing when he can.

Likes to keep a journal as it is one of the things that keeps him sane. He likes to write his entries in the form of letters to his sister Xion. He is also pretty shy about showing it to people.

Defects from the organization after living for one year with them. Axel eventually joins him on his journey as a fugitive.

Xion - Leo (fictional Big Cat hybrid)

Like Roxas, she is quiet, reserved, reflective and curious, and can put a show of impressive fighting spirit.  However, she is much more shy, sensitive, and lacking in confidence then her brother. On the other hand, she tends to be more organized, focused and scholarly than Roxas.

Is extremely nosy and has a tendency to stick her nose where she "shouldn't."

She is kind and generous, but also tends to be rather calculating at times.

Like Zexion, she has an "emo" mode where she will retreat into herself when she is feeling upset or has some tough logical puzzle on her mind.

Non-binary, though she prefers to use female pronouns. 

Ability to manipulate Darkness. 

Due to her frame being modelled on Roxas's during her conception, her physical strength and speed matches his.

Is surprisingly good with computers.

As Roxas's (slightly) younger sister, she was born and raised by the organization, around the same time as he was.

She discovered the Organization's evil motives and attempted to stop them. She failed, and was (presumably) executed by her former comrades.

A bit of a naturalist, she has a  massive collection of treasures she has found while beach-combing, and on walks in the park.

Keeps a "secret" journal, as a record book and therapeutic thing. Like her brother, she is self-conscious about showing it to other people.

Joins Vexen's research team for a time.

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Sorry about how grossly brief these descriptions are compared to the other character posts. I think these guys will be a group that is a bit more of a surprise thing, meaning I’ll figure out what to do with them later on. I still haven’t decided on how to represent them in this universe. I think I’ll they’ll have a greater role in later chapters of the AU. I’ll update this post later.

Aqua - Dog (Portugese Water Dog)

Tactful, respectful, soft-spoken and hardworking. She is one of the most accomplished soldiers among Xehanort's army.

Has a tendency to hold the world on her shoulders and overwork herself.

Best friends with Terra, whom had helped her raise Ventus.

Bisexual.

Terra - Brown Bear

Soft-spoken, and kindhearted, Terra has a fatherly disposition, making him the "dad friend" between Aqua, himself and Ven. He is competitive, and a bit overzealous at times, leading him to make irresponsible decisions he will regret later on. Though protective and mild, it doesn't take much for him to lose his temper. 

Possess immense strength.

He trained hard to become a leader of a group of dandelions, but this title was given to Aqua, as she had a better track record and is known for more prudent decisions.

Ventus - Leo (fictional Big Cat hybrid)

Was part of the Organization as a cub, but was then sent away to train under a mysterious figure. Where he trains to be an elite soldier of sorts.

Lived a rather sheltered life, as far as he knows, but this does not mean that Ventus isn't a tough cookie. He is highly trained in martial arts and is known to be very resilient.

He is friendly, upbeat, and innocent. He is usually very polite, hardworking and considerate of others. He can be very focused when he is given an important task.

He can get overzealous at times, leading to poorly planned actions. (actually, impulsiveness tends to be a negative trait most of the Leo Siblings struggle with).

He is extremely close with his fellow apprentices, Aqua and Terra. However, one aspect of their relationship that Ventus finds to be slightly irksome is their overprotectiveness characteristic of doting parents.

The fastest and most agile of the Leo Siblings.

Vanitas - Leo (fictional Big Cat hybrid)

Brash, aggressive, mean, ambitious and impatient.

Potentially one of the deadliest and strongest of the Leo siblings.

A juvenile delinquent in every sense of the word.

Has little respect for other people or life.

Is actually very knowledgeable about a variety of subjects, making him cynical and nihilistic. He often mocks the people for being stupid and ignorant for his own enjoyment.

Was once a member of the organization, until he was banished to conduct work in an isolated territory in the mountains. He had committed many crimes while he was in the company of the organization, and thus they had banished due to his dangerousness. Vanitas currently trains under a figure rumoured to be Xemnas's grandfather.

Enjoys harassing his siblings.

Has a peculiar fascination with Ventus, to whom he is cruel, but also protective and possessive. 

Widely thought to be a psychopath. Whether he actually is one is unknown.

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Sora - Leo (fictional Big Cat hybrid)

One of the Leo litter, his siblings are Ventus, Roxas, Xion, Namine and Vanitas, all of who are Nobodies. Yes, they’re all nobodies in this universe.

Outgoing, kindhearted, and makes friends easily. 

He has the strange ability to connect with and communicate with anything capable of consciousness. This means he can bypass language barriers of any people, creature–well–anything really.

As a cub, he was found passed out on the beach by his future best friends, Riku and Kairi

He and his two best friends join Donald and Goofy on their pilgrimage.

Riku - Island Wolf

Grew up with Kairi and Sora in a small Island village.

Was a bit of a delinquent growing up. Good student though.

Adventurous, competitive, curious, smart, loyal, protective, and superficially menacing at times. Is kind and pleasant, though a bit snarky.

Favourite pastimes include playing sports, exploring, and reading.

A Dream Eater, Riku has a natural affinity for Nobodies, like Sora, which is part of the reasons he never felt hostile towards Sora like most other people. However this might not be so apparent with Roxas and Vanitas. The Dream Eater's mark is hidden under Riku's thick mane.

Kairi - Island Fox

Axel and Reno's cousin

Strives to bring people and families together.

Sweet, caring, and outgoing.

Broke Seifer's wrist in a fight once.

Since she's pretty much been raised by dudes, she is a super competitive Tomboy, and is tougher than most other girls.

The necklace around her neck is a gift (for now, I'm gonna say it's from Aqua, like in the canon).

Childhood friend of Sora and Riku. Sees them as platonic besties (or at least for now, I don't know if anything is actually going to happen).

Is able to tolerate the scent of Nobody.

Namine - Leo (fictional big cat hybrid)

Shy, gentle, and timid. Though docile and soft-spoken, she has a stronger side to her personality that few are aware of.

Has the ability to create visions and dreams in the minds of others, and can read minds. She can also control minds to an extent. 

Was initially held prisoner in the Organization's dungeon. They were using her unique powers to their advantage.

Was rescued by Riku and a mysterious figure. Namine then allied with them to help find a way to stop the rampage of the Heartless and the reign of Organization 13.