Axel ran away from the angry mob and decided to join the Dark Hearts Organization. He had no choice but to join. He also found out that the legendary pokemon, Darkrai, is part of the DHO. Axel also met the leader, Zenith. However, Zenith was hidden in shadows, so Axel couldn't get an accurate look. Axel decided to join the DHO so that he will get his memory back. When Axel was going to start his first mission at the DHO, his mission was to kill Chatot.