Desolation.
That's all Sora could see was desolation. The castle of Hollow Bastian was a desolate wasteland. The angry rush of the upstream falls, blackened waters and grey crashes swirled around the mystic and dangerous world that was Hollow Bastian.
He stared up at the twisted and mangled black brick towers of the castle. Rushing waters coursed under his feet and yet he did not fall into the deadly waters below. He looked back at his companions, Donald and Goofy, for strength but all he could muster was fears for Kairi's safety.
Please be safe. Please be safe. He thought as he began the ascent to the gates of the castle. Donald and Goofy are not far behind him as he reaches a platform holding a fountain of crystal waters. It glittered against the orange sunlight of the strange new world.
It must have been the only beautiful thing there. Hanging over their heads were vine covered pillars of peach and balance beam like platforms hanging on thin beams of light blue. If this wasn't the most dangerous place to be he would find it breathtaking. If only Kairi was here. She would love it. He thought sadly.
In the distance he can hear a low tone speaking gruffly; then a familiar tone, kinda cocky but deadly familiar. "Riku…" Sora said softly. He tightened his grip on the keyblade and motioned for the others to start walking.
All Sora could hear was the rushing waters and his low breath. Kairi had to be here, she had to be here. There was no other world left since his was destroyed, he had searched everywhere. This was the only thing standing between him and seeing her again. Love for my friends… that's what has to drive me.
As he turns the corner he sees a beast standing with its back to him. Sora ducked behind a pillar to watch in silence. It was tall and hairy with sharp talons. Clipped around its neck was a violet cape that fluttered in the wind. Sora caught his breath as it spoke "I came for Belle now where is she?" it snarled.
"No vessel and no heartless. How did you get here?" Riku said flatly. He had already dismissed this "Hero". This monster was nothing compared to the power he has.
"I believed and nothing more. I believed I can get Belle back, no matter the cost. And I will bring her back." Melancholy weighed down the beasts' heart and voice.
Riku scoffed "well then you mean nothing to me."
Sora watched in a cold horror as Riku quickly struck down the beast. "Stop!" he cried as he slid into view "Riku,"
"So you finally came, I was tired of waiting for you." Riku said behind a slick malicious smile.
Out of habit Sora gripped the keyblade. Riku couldn't help but laugh "We've always been rivals. I've pushed you to your limits and you've pushed me. However it ends here because there can only be one keyblade master." He swung out his hand and then the impossible happened.
The keyblade disappeared from within Sora's grip and entered the grasp of Riku's hand.
This is my first Kingdom hearts fanfic, not my first fanfic however so I have experiance. I am a long time fan and I just really wanted to write one. I do not own Kingdom hearts I just play it. Hope you enjoy :D