An anniversary/Christmas/birthday gift for Cassandra Cassidy, whose patience with me and this story spanned in that order. She gave me a list of requests to choose from and since I couldn't decide between writing Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy I cheated and smashed the two together. Than I got carried away with it again...and again...and again.
The story will go in parts: first with a Dissidia character and followed by Sora's POV, both featuring the latter's involvement in the game. Beta read by Keppiehed, who is also very patient and understanding of me!
In nature, symmetry was an integral part of the order set in motion. Discord couldn't subsist without harmony; chaos counteracted peace. Both sides made up a whole: a blessing and a curse that pushed and pulled for eternity.
Cosmos was wise to this rule, but despite nature's course, something had changed. Cosmos sensed the tides of war drifting – the push and pull no longer maintained equality. This instance would not be akin to the previous time.
She must prepare differently, then.
Her criterion was not the same as when she searched the time stream in the past. Cosmos already possessed knights and mages; what she needed was perspective.
Ah.
As it turned out, her newest hero came to her. Cosmos cradled his essence near and dear.
Welcome, Sora. There were no outward signs of comprehension as he pulsed steadily in her hands. I must ask of you a favor. There will be abounding hardships and challenges, but I can promise you friendship in return. Will you help me, traveler of the stars, boy of worlds?
Sora radiated in assent.
"Will he be ready?" Cid inquired.
"It is his destiny," she confirmed.
Unfurling her fingers, Cosmos let the child join the other Warriors of Light. The outcome would now depend on their combined efforts.