Axel was a member in Organization XIII, ranked at VIII.  Ranked just below Saix, the members above him were quick to call him a neophyte.  Axel kept his cool however, and for the most part kept himself isolated.

Trouble stirred when Xemnas (I), suspecting ill plots amongst the Organization, placed Axel in a tricky position in Castle Oblivion.  Axel was ordered to find, infiltrate, interrogate, and eliminate any and all traitors.  You could argue that technically, he did as assigned, though the problem here was it was left to Axel's discretion to choose and perform a course of action at any given moment.

These orders required Axel to step into a double agent role, investigating the plots made by junior members Marluxia (XI) and Larxene (XII).  When trying to join in, Marluxia was wisely wary of him.  As a form of test for the nobody, Marluxia ordered him to eliminate a senior ranking member, Vexen (IV).  Axel completed the task, putting a foot in Marluxia's circle and giving him the distinction of being the first to kill a member of the Organization.  Once Axel proved that he could knock-off a senior ranking member, Marluxia was more open with him.  That was how Axel got close.

After this, Axel spent his time 'plotting' with Marluxia, helping him scheme plots to gain control of the keyblade wielder (Sora) and, ultimately, Organization XIII.  Later on, Axel also plays a hand in eliminating Zexion (VI) by releasing the replica on him.  Not bothered by the cold-blooded murders, Axel continued to plot with Marluxia, right up until the point he turned on him as well.

After Sora took care of Marluxia and Larxene, Axel found he was the only member who survived the events in Castle Oblivion, and returned to the Organization.  There, they questioned and looked down at him with doubt, but he didn't let it get to him.  Life was about as comfortable as it could get, for Axel.

The problem came when Roxas left.  Axel, who had always worked so hard to convince himself he was better off alone, found out just what he feared:  being alone.  Roxas was someone Axel found kinship with, and possibly even loved.  Whether platonic or romantic, this is quite an achievement for Axel.  Thus, this proved to be rather a dilemma for Axel. 

Upset over the departure, more bad news came when Xemnas placed a bounty on Roxas' head, and made Axel the cat in the chase.  Axel was assigned a mission to bring Roxas back, and if Roxas failed to comply, Axel was then expected to kill him.  For a person who didn't let the murders of the other members weigh in on him, this was a suprisingly heavy weight for him.

When he found Roxas in Twilight Town, he had every intention of following orders (because hey, who wants to become a mindless, heartless dusk?), but upon seeing the boy he found he just couldn't do it.

That was when he left the organization and set out with his own plans, ones that involved scheming to get Roxas back.  Along the way, he kidnapped Kairi, who he was going to use against Sora in an attempt to draw Roxas out. 

His flight from the Organization hardly went unnoticed, and soon Axel found there was now a bounty on his head as well.  Running out of options and gaining more and more enemies, Axel found he was backed into a corner.  Saix, placed in charge of the head-hunt, found Axel and attempted to carry out his orders, taking Kairi back with him.

Axel, half-dead, wasn't about to give up that easily.  Thumbing his nose at them, he sought Sora out, finding him in a bind.  Lost in a world between and surrounded by nobodies.  Axel joined the fray, helping Sora fight them one by one.  When things started to look hopeless, Axel finally gave his life in one last kamikaze move that wiped out the army, and ultimately, wiped out him.

Little is known about Axel's origins from before he was a nobody. 

 Character Basics

•  Name/s - Axel, VIII, Flurry of Dancing Flames, Mrs. Cerberus
•  Age - 19
•  Birthday - November 5th
•  Power - Fire
•  Weapon - Chakram
•  Job - Reception Center
•  Hut - #1
•  Roomate - Rinoa
•  Alignment - Does as he pleases.
•  Likes - Fire, Zexion, Being Destructive, Burning Shit
•  Dislikes - Moogles, Water, Moogle Island, Cerberus
•  Fears - Losing his heart, losing his friends, water
•  Strengths - Axel controls the element of fire, and controls it well.  They don't call him the Flurry of Dancing Flames for nothing.  Get on his bad side and he'll gladly give you a fireworks display, one that'll leave you hurting for a while.  Also, he's rather accomplished with his two beloved Chakram, and it's quite apparent he knows how to use them.  As far as he's concerned, no one can outrun or outwit him.  Minus the arrogance, this is mostly true, as Axel is very fast and very smart.  Despite being a hothead, he can keep his cool suprisingly well in most situations. 
•  Weaknesses- Though he's an accomplished fighter and fire-wielder, without those items he can appear to be a little less than a threat.  His small frame on its own isn't good for defending, and makes it easy to knock him around.  Also, being a passionate being, he often can't control his emotions, making him rather irrational.  Though he can keep calm, certain things make him tick, and make him tick fast.  His arrogance could also be considered a weakness.  The way he carries himself can be a bit offsetting to most people, and he is utterly blunt and 99% tactless.  Whatever's on his mind, he'll share without any filters.
•  Hobbies - Burning stuff, drinking, playing with fire

•  Appearance - Axel is tall and rather skinny, having a bit of a girl's figure to him.  (It's the hips, I swear it.)  His eyes are a bright, vivid green color and his hair is a bright, vibrant red, coming back in great spikes.  Just below his eyes are two markings coming down in straight lines, and his complexion is on the fairer side.  As for wardrobe, Axel can still be seen wearing the all-black leather cloak worn by the Organization.

   

•  Personality - What someone would first notice about meeting Axel would be that he is selfish, sarcastic, and arrogant. Amazingly blunt, he has no problem speaking his mind, to whoever will listen. If there's something he wants to tell you, he probably won't hesitate.

   

  Also, his arrogance can be something of a bother for anyone talking to him, as he does appear to be rather full of himself. Confident and cocky, he can stroll into any situation with his head up and grin wide.

   

  On the note of him being selfish, Axel's philosophy is 'save yourself'. His pride has no issue leaving someone behind, or letting him simply run away. As long as he gets out alive, he doesn't care about pride or honor. It might be kind of harsh to say it, but there's no denying the fact he only cares about himself.

   

  Also, if it comes down to it, he'll go through whoever he has to, whether they're ally or not. Just because he's working with you doesn't mean he cares about you, and the truth of it his he probably honestly thinks he'd be better off without you. He's the type who prefers to work alone, and is fully confident in his ability to do so.

   

  On top of this, he doesn't really share anything with anyone.  Naturally a secretive, withdrawn being, you never know what's on Axel's mind, and this can make him rather dangerous.  He leaves no room for prediction when it comes to himself, and he'd like to keep it that way.  Good luck trying to figure him out, because chances are, you won't.  People are rarely let close to him to see his other sides, and there are only a select few who've ever seen all of them.  This unpredictability can make him seem rather unstable, as you never know what he'll do next.

   

  Axel would also never admit there's anything wrong. Truth be told, he'd rather die than admit he needs help. He hides his problems and dilemmas behind that grin of his and his sense of humor, trying to turn any situation around.

   

  Like his element, Axel is a hothead. A ticking bomb, it's not hard to set him off. Quick to anger, it is possible for him to throw aside the jokes and become all business. Not a pleasant person to deal with in the best of moods, this is a mood to watch out for.

   

  If he's an enemy to you, you'd be wise to watch your step. Not only is he a skilled fighter, he's also amazingly crafty. Alot of people make the mistake that's he's stupid, when he's quite the opposite. Though he's no scientist, he's got 'street smarts', and is able to worm his way out of almost any situation. One of his skills is he's an amazing talker. He can twist words against the most charismatic of opponents. Also, he's a fast thinker, quick to outwit any of his opponents.

   

  That's probably one of the reasons Axel appears so careless. His actions are often rash and in most cases, appear irrational. We shouldn't underestimate him, however, as somehow it all comes together in the end for him. Most of the time he reacts on pure instinct, and that instinct has gotten him through a number of close shaves.

   

  Sometimes, his rashness can take him to rather desperate measures. Axel's pride has no problem with him running away from a confrontation as long as it saves his own skin, but it also means he won't let nobody, I repeat, nobody have the pleasure of besting him. He'd sooner take himself out than let them get the bragging rights.

   

  Overall, it's safe to say he doesn't seem like a very nice guy on the surface. However, there are much deeper layers to him that give him quite a contrast, layers that are probably most important to really understanding him.

   

  It's rather shocking to find that, despite appearing calm and in control of himself, he can sometimes let his 'emotions' get the best of him. Deep down, Axel is a passionate being, always living on the edge, and enjoying the rush of the moment.

   

  Though he is overly selfish almost all of the time, there are times when he can be rather selfless. The masses don't mean a thing to him, but if there is even one person he cares for, he'll do almost anything for them. That one person will earn his undying loyalty and friendship, and if it came to it, he might even put them before himself (quite the feat for Axel).

   

   

   

•  Player - Missy.

   

•  Journal - xflameswillrise

   

Moogle Island History

•   Doings - You don't want to know.

   

   

   

•   Regained Memories/Powers - Axel has regained damn near all of his memories, owing to the fact he's been here so long.  As for powers, he's gained semi-control of his beloved fire once more.

 Relationships

•   Intimate - Zexion

   

•   Friends - Seifer, Faris, Larxene

   

•   Enemies-  Moogles, Marluxia, Xemnas, Yazoo, Kadaj, Cerberus, Sephiroth

   

 Testimonials

   "As insufferable as Axel can be he is someone worth fighting for." - Zexion