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I hated my last KH III fic with a burning passion, so I'm doing this one. I really hope it doesn't suck like the last one.
Chapter 1: Prolouge
The Highwind sailed through the strange and vast Gummi Space. The ship didn't look special, just a basic design. Anyone who would have seen it would never had guessed it carried two Keyblade Wielders and a Princess of Heart. Anyone who would have known the status of these three individuals would also never have guessed none of them were over 18. But, that was the truth.
"Can you believe it's been 10 months?" Sora, a bouncy 15 year old with spiked brown hair and black clothes, asked his friend Riku, a silver haired boy of 17 in a yellow jacket and blue jeans.
"No," Riku admitted, "It's been weird, y'know, not fighting Heartless and such. I haven't summoned my Keyblade in eight months!"
"Me neither," Sora lied. Actually, he had to look at it once or twice everyday to make sure it was actually real. He also kept his collection of Keychain attachments handy as well, just in case. He had also brought them all on this trip.
"I don't even have a Keyblade to look at anymore," Kairi, a red-headed girl of 15, and Princess of Heart, whined playfully, "You guys are lucky."
"Yeah, Riku, I never asked you," Sora said, "Where did you get that Keyblade you gave to Kairi?"
"Well…" Riku started to explain, but was cut off by the Princess of Heart herself.
"Look! It's Radiant Garden!" She exclaimed. Indeed it was. The world looked the same as when Sora had last been here. The city hosted a small, but ever growing, town known as Radiant Garden, and fascinating blue cliffs made of glittering crystals. But there was something Sora didn't recognize…
"Is that ship normal?" Kairi asked, pointing to the hulking ship orbiting the world.
"No, I've never seen it before," Sora said nervously. The ship was about three times to size of the teens Gummi.
"Well, uh, let's see if they're friendly," Kairi said, being optimistic as usual.
"Sure, I'll call them…" Sora started to say, but was cut off by a voice from the communications.
"Gummi ship-Highwind class, identify yourselves," the voice commanded.
"Hello, there," Sora said, "Umm, I'm Sora, and my two friends, Riku and Kairi. Leon said to…"
"You're clear," the voice said, "Dock in Bay 32 B in the main Citadel. Move along." Sora nodded nervously and continued down to the surface. The cityscape of Radiant Garden had improved in their absence. Flying cars zipped around everywhere, going to their destinations. The streets were jam packed with people, with shops off to the side, and Moogles were just barely visible, sitting in alleyways, selling their wares. It seemed like a normal city.
Dominating the skyline was the repaired Radiant Garden Citadel. The sun gleamed off its finish, giving it glamorous appeal. Sora and Kairi were in awe, and even Riku looked a little impressed. Sora shook his head to clear it, and then smoothly maneuvered the Gummi Ship to land in the docking bay. As soon as he heard the sound of the landing gear touching the ground, Sora was out of his seat. Kairi quickly followed, and Riku checked over the systems one last time before coming too. The exit ram slid down, and Sora stepped out. He looked to his right, and saw something he had never expected to see.
About a dozen men in blue armor stood at attention. They had blue visors on their helmets, and carried strange guns Sora had never seen. "Sora and Riku, wielders of the Keyblade. Kairi, Princess of Heart. We, the 21st Radiant Garden Security division would like to personally welcome you to Radiant Garden, newest world under the banner of the Galactic Federation. General Leon wishes to see you immediately."
"Umm, who are you guys?" Sora asked. Riku looked suspicious.
"We are the 21st Radiant Garden security division," the blue clad soldier explained again, "We were sent to escort you to General Leon."
"O-okay," Sora said, "Sure, let's go see Leon!" The soldiers nodded and about-faced, leading Sora, Riku, and Kairi to the door.
"there's something up with these guys," Riku whispered to Sora.
"Oh, Riku, don't be so paranoid," Kairi told him, giggling slightly, "If Leon sent them, they're obviously not going to hurt us."
"I wouldn't be too sure," Riku said, still skeptical, "I'm sensing Darkness somewhere in this city." Sora shook his head and Kairi giggled some more. But Riku didn't find anything funny about the situation. His Darkness detecting instincts were rarely wrong. There was definitely something wrong with this picture.
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Cid continued typing away on Ansem's supercomputer, with Tron directing him on a secondary screen. "Power levels all over the city are at 97. That's greater than they've been in two months!" Tron exclaimed. Despite immense help from the Galactic Federation, things still weren't running as smoothly as needed in Radiant Garden. There had been two power outages in the last two months, something that had never happened under Ansem the Wise's rule.
"Yeah, but it still ain't 100," Cid said, sighing dejectedly, "And it's gonna need to be for us to get the defenses running proper again. I just don't know, Tron."
"Don't worry," said a voice, and it wasn't Tron's. Cid turned around in his swivel chair to see Sora, Riku, Kairi, and the 21st Radiant Garden Security Division.
"Sora!" Cid exclaimed, getting up out of his chair, "How the hell are you?"
"I'm fine Cid," Sora told the mechanic, "These are my friends, Riku and Kairi!" Cid nodded in the two's direction, then Tron spoke up.
"User Sora, is that you?" asked the program. Sora quickly crossed over to the console, Riku and Kairi following curiously, while Cid all but shoved the soldiers out of the door.
"Hey, Tron, what's happening?" Sora asked excitedly.
"Oh, well, the system has been relatively virus free since you left," Tron informed Sora.
"How's the dancing coming along?" Sora asked the program.
"Oh, that," Tron said, chuckling nervously, "Well, User Yuffie gave me a program to that effect. I've got a few moves down, but some I can't quite manage."
"We'll help you out after we've talked to Leon," Sora said, chuckling and shaking his head. "Speaking of which, where is Leon?"
"He went out with a few troops to check the surrounding cliffs," Cid explained.
"Yeah," Riku said, tearing himself away from Tron, "What's up with those guys? They said something about the Galactic Federation…"
"Oh, well they came here about nine months ago," Cid explained, "said it was vital that this world be restored. We figured we needed help with Restoration, so they came with tools and big machines. But, most importantly, they drove away the Heartless from the Town. They've been a big help, and there's only been one minor Heartless attack on the city."
"Uh, Cid, I think that's about to change," Tron said nervously, "Heartless moving in on the city. Shadows, easy enough to beat, but the sheer numbers are a bit worrisome."
"We'll take care of it," Sora said, eager to use his Keyblade to fight again.
"Leon's already out there," Cid said, and Sora's face fell, "But I'm sure he wouldn't mind a little help." Sora brightened up again, and rushed out the door, leaving Riku and Kairi behind. "He do this often?" Cid asked Riku.
"Oh yeah," Riku replied, and followed Sora out, Kairi trailing behind him.
End Chapter one! Now, you don't need to be nice, give me all the CC (Constructive Criticism) You want! Next Chapter soon!