Xion (Nightverse)/Destiny's Reach

Xion is a character in Destiny's Reach: Kingdom Hearts, and is a protagonist summoned by Riku. She represents the Nightverse, and stands opposing Xolduc/Destiny's Reach.

Abilities
Being a Master of the Keyblade (so proclaimed by the Lingering Sentiment), Xion used to just wield the Binding Chains (similar to Oblivion) or Innocent Blood (a more powerful version of Two Become One), depending on the situation, but can now dual-wield them after absorbing Roxas. In addition, she can also summon the ultimate Keyblade, the Pinnacle of Light, which has stronger stats than any other Keyblade, is Light-elemental, and has numerous powers which have yet to be discovered. However, Xion can't yet summon it at will, and due to its massive size (approx. the same as the Fenrir model) she can't dual-wield with it.

Xion also controls the element of Light, and many of her abilities are light-based versions of Riku's Dark powers. Xion also has found numerous other applications, though, including but not limited to:
 * Blinding the enemy
 * Optical illusions and holograms
 * Healing injuries
 * Exorcising darkness

Finally, Xion has another ability similar to Sora's Drive Forms, although due to the fact that she doesn't need to merge with anyone else and it works on a principle best described as "Momentum" rather than "Drive", she calls it Mode Change. Using Mode Change, Xion can change to one of three alternate forms: Paragon Mode, Avenger Mode, and La Nova Encante.

In Paragon Mode, Xion's cloak turns into brown body armor of a design similar to what would've been worn by ancient Celtic warriors, and all of her attacks gain a randomized Elemental attribute, which can be Wind, Ice, Earth, Fire, Water, or Lightning. Beyond that, Xion's Defense and Magic stats increase, and she gains the status effect Regen.



In Avenger Mode, Xion's cloak becomes blood red with thorny black vines across it. In this state, all of Xion's attacks and abilities are dual-elemental but the second element is Darkness. Another difference is that Avenger Mode is primarily offense-oriented, so her Strength and Speed stats increase, rather than Magic and Defense. Xion also gains the status effect Haste.

Sometimes, in dire circumstances or during periods of intense stress (often in the form of righteous anger or "all-hope-is-just-about-lost" scenarios), Xion's entire body is suffused with a holy Light from within, temporarily transforming her into La Nova Encante, The Singing Nova. This is Mode Change is closer to the Trance Modes in Final Fantasy IX than her other Mode Changes are. As La Nova Encante, Xion automatically summons the Pinnacle of Light and Silencing Darkness Keyblades, which also speak through her, turning Xion into an entity with "Tri-Conciousness". La Nova Encante is much faster than Xion is normally, and this also extends to attack speed and reflexes; with just one weapon, La Nova Encante can get in twice as many attacks as Xion's dual-wielding can in the same amount of time. Xion's HP is also fully restored, and all of her stats are drastically increased. Xion's cloak changes color to a pale white (about the same as Namine's dress), but with ice-blue flame patterns at the bottom and on the sleeves. Like Roxian's Angel Wing Limit Break, Xion also temporarily sprouts a pair of angelic wings from her shoulders, and she levitates for the remainder of the transformation. Due to her Inner Light shining through, Xion's eyes glow a bright but soft white, which obscures the iris and pupil.



See also: Xion (Nightverse)/Abilities.

Quotes
A brief list of quotations associated with Xion.

In Battle
"Guardian Angel!" (Just before using Seraphic Guard) "I! Want! THROUGH!!" (Using Gae Bolg combo. Each shout accompanies a spear thrust) "Hey, didja check the Weather Channel? There's a hailstorm on the way..." (Before using Hail of Light) "All things are born of Light..." (Start of battle) "And thus, all things come to an end!" (Victory) "Open your eyes to the Light!" (Just before victory) "At last... an end to the agony..." (defeat)

Themes
Xion's first theme is Unforgiven II, by Metallica, which shows her regret and reveals her feelings for Roxas. (What I've felt, what I've known, sick and tired, I stand alone. Behind the door, should I open it for you... or are you unforgiven too?)

Xion's battle theme is "Cry For Help", by Shinedown. This song is much faster and harsher than either of her other songs, which is fitting, since Xion has a slight tendency to go berserk when fighting Nobodies, blaming the entire "race" for her situation, even though it's mainly just Xemnas and Vexen whom she hates. ( 'Cause the mind is a weapon, see? But you're NOT gonna use it on me! Pull the trigger if you're gonna, we all know that you wanna!)

Trivia

 * Xion's third form, La Nova Encante, translates roughly to "Enchanting Nova" in Spanish.
 * Her Silencing Darkness and Pinnacle of Light Keyblades are references to Fire Emblem: The Sword of Seals.