Xion

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Xion is a new member introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Xion was first shown in trailers for the new game and has also made brief appearances in demonstrations. She was first believed to have been Naminé, but Nomura later informed the press that it was a different character. ~!Xion is an imperfect replica of Sora created by Xemnas in case Sora turned out to be useless to the Organization's plans. She was part of an intended series of replicas (her name being an anagram of her initial designation number, "No. i", based on the imaginary unit), though this series ultimately went unrealized. As Sora's memories are the basis of her being, Xion resembles Kairi, who is Sora's strongest memory. Like Sora and Roxas, Xion can wield a Keyblade leading to a brief confrontation with Riku. During her time with the Organization, Xion befriends Roxas and Axel, but eventually questions the nature of existence as she develops more of Sora's traits in conjunction with Naminé's restoration of Sora's memories. After learning of her origins from Riku, Xion resolves to return to her original self and leaves the Organization. After being c