AN: I do not own Harry Potter, Kingdom Hearts, Bleach, Inuyasha, The Legend of Zelda, or any of the characters or ideas represented by them or other works involved in the making of this fan fiction, etc... etc... And without further adue, please enjoy A Wizard's Key...
Chapter One- The Keybearer's Trial
Harry stared at the letter in his hand, which had just been brought by a Hogwarts owl. It was from the school headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Harry, I need you to return to Hogwarts immediately. I have made this letter a portkey and it will activate in ten seconds. Harry swore. "Boll…" and he felt the familiar pull at his navel as he was transported to Hogwarts. "…ocks!" Dumbledore chuckled from his desk. "Harry, must you use such language?" Harry turned and glared at him. "Sorry sir. I felt it necessary at the time." Dumbledore just chuckled again as there was a knock at the door. It opened to reveal Professor McGonagall, Ron, and Hermione.
Hermione ran forward and hugged Harry and Ron just nodded in his direction. Harry then noticed Ginny walk into the office as well. He turned back to Dumbledore, who suddenly looked serious. "I called you all here for a matter I think is of great importance. As you know, Voldemort is now in the open due to events this past term. Not only has he begun attacking as he did in the first war, he has enlisted new minions." He waved his wand over the pensive, which sat on his desk. A small figure rose from the surface. It was all black, except for two beady yellow eyes, and it twitched almost constantly. It seemed to be searching for something.
Dumbledore waved his wand again, and the creature's image vanished. "This is one variety of creatures known as Heartless. Not much is known about them except for two things. Magic has no affect on them, and they are vulnerable to only one thing. A weapon known as the keyblade." Harry felt a sudden sign of recognition at the word, and Dumbledore gave him a satisfied look. "The stories say the keyblade can only be wielded by someone pure of heart. A person who always thinks of others before themselves, and is brave beyond reason." He and Harry made eye contact, and Harry knew that Dumbledore expected him to do it.
"Where is the keyblade, sir?" Dumbledore sighed. "Only you could know the answer to that, Harry. It comes from your heart, when you need it most. Only then can you wield it." Harry frowned. Another test, another battle. It was always the same. Just then, a sudden boom echoed through the castle, and Dumbledore stood. "He has arrived, and much sooner than I expected. Minerva, go gather the professors and set up wards. We can't hold back the Heartless indefinitely, but we can slow them down." McGonagall nodded and left the office in a hurry. Dumbledore pulled a cauldron from his desk and handed it to Harry.
"This portkey will take you to those who can help you. Beware though Harry, not all will be as it seems. And the battles in your past were nothing compared to those that lie ahead. You three, go with him." Ron, Hermione, and Ginny stepped up to Harry when another loud boom shook the castle. Ginny stumbled into Harry and touched the portkey. As they fell, the familiar pull took them both and transported them to a place unknown. They landed hard on soft grass, which cushioned the fall somewhat. Harry helped Ginny to her feet and looked around to find they were on a hill and they were not alone. Ginny caught on to where he was looking and turned to look for herself.
A figure in black stood atop the hill. He wore robes in the style of a samurai. And in fact, a katana hung at his belt. A long white scarf draped over his shoulders and swung in the wind, as did his long black hair. His eyes were cold, a faint gray like the color of the low hanging clouds before a storm. The man turned to them in surprise, his hand reaching for his sword. "Who are you? You obviously aren't Heartless." Harry clenched his fist, and there was a sudden flash. As the light faded, they saw that a large key was in his hand. Harry stared at it. Is this the keyblade? The man before them removed his hand from his sword, staring in awe at Harry.
This boy is the keybearer? He is barely old enough to wield a sword, let alone the one that will save us all. "I ask again, who are you?" The boy cleared his throat, and the girl clung to him nervously. "I'm Harry Potter. Now who are you, and where are we?" The man nodded in greeting. "I am Byakuya Kuchiki. As to where we are, I'm not the best one to tell you. For I too, am from another world." Harry nearly dropped the keyblade. Another world? Just what is going on here? Dumbledore never mentioned this! Then it hit him. Oh no, we left them back at Hogwarts! I hope they got away from Voldemort. The man, Byakuya, gave him an understanding look.
"You've come to realize the fate of those on your world. If there is one controlling the Heartless there, your world is lost to the Darkness." Harry shuddered. The Darkness. He made it sound like a title. But Dumbledore never mentioned it. Unless he was unaware of it? Harry frowned, thinking hard. Byakuya gestured for them to follow him. "Come with me. You want answers, and those at the castle can give them better than I." Harry and Ginny exchanged nervous looks, and she shrugged. "We have no better options. I'd follow him, it's better than staying here." Harry nodded and they followed Byakuya down the hill. They could see a city in the distance, a castle towering over it.
As they got closer to the city, Harry could see through the gates that many people were going about their business. Two guards standing to either side of the gate nodded at Byakuya with respect as they passed. As they made their way through the town, they got several curious looks from the townsfolk. They were dressed simply, the men in tunics and pants, the women in dresses. Harry felt out of place in his woolen jumper. But then, they might've been staring at the keyblade, which Harry still carried in his hand. Byakuya turned to face them. "You might want to put that away, people are getting anxious." Harry nodded and focused. To his surprise, the keyblade vanished in a flash.
They finally made it past the town, and came to a long winding road that led to the castle ahead. Harry stared in awe at the towers, topped with flags that flapped in the wind. Amazing, it's even bigger than Hogwarts. What is this place? The castle guards spared them a glance as they entered, then returned to their previous positions staring out to the road. Past the doors was a long hallway with a set of double doors at the end, presumably to the throne room. A boy greeted them as they walked forward. "More additions? I'd wait on taking them in if I were you. The princess is in the middle of public audiences right now, and does not want to be disturbed."
The boy appeared no older than them, yet there was something in his golden eyes that said he was much older. His face was framed by long white hair, and he was wearing red robes in the Japanese style. A katana hung at his waist, and a rather arrogant smirk was on his face. But then, the dog ears atop his head twitched. That made Harry stare at the boy, who seemed to take it offensively. "What are you looking at?! You got a problem?" The boy drew his sword, and it grew in size, doubling in length and the blade becoming broader. Harry reacted instinctively, and the keyblade once again appeared in his hand in a flash of light.
The boy glared at Harry. "What the hell?! Byakuya, is that what I think it is?!" Byakuya nodded. "Yes Inuyasha that is the keyblade. Lower Tetsaiga immediately or I will be forced to put you in your place." The boy, Inuyasha, glared at him, but sheathed his blade into a case that looked far too small for the large weapon. "Whatever captain Jerk. If it wasn't for the meeting in there I'd kick your ass right here and now." Byakuya returned the glare. "I don't think you have the skill to fight me and survive, boy. A dog like you should know its place and lie down." Inuyasha lunged at Byakuya. "I'll show you! Iron Reaver, Soul Stealer!"
Inuyasha swung a clawed hand at Byakuya, who was gone in a flash, and appeared on the other side of the hall. "Too slow. And the attack looked weak enough I doubt it would've even grazed me." Ginny glared at him. "He's right, you are captain Jerk! I didn't much like you before, and now I have even less reason to think highly of you." Inuyasha grinned at Harry. "Well well, you have a tough one there kiddo. I'd hang on to her tight if I were you." Ginny blushed, and Harry stepped forward. "You're just itching to start a fight with someone aren't you? Why don't I just deliver?!" He held the keyblade in front of him in a fighting stance, and Inuyasha laughed.
"I like this kid, Byakuya! He's got spunk! However…" Before Harry could react, Inuyasha was behind him, bringing his blade down. Harry just barely got the keyblade up in time to block it, and Inuyasha looked somewhat surprised. "…he lacks experience. Hmm, maybe I was wrong?" Harry shoved him back. "You're somewhat right. I have no experience wielding a sword. That doesn't mean I've never been in a fight before." He raised his wand at Inuyasha. "Petrificus Totalus!" Inuyasha fell to the floor stiff as a board, swearing like a mad man. "You little shit! What did you just do?! Let me up!" Harry smirked. "You can just stay like that for a while, till you cool off."
A giggle drew Harry's attention to the other end of the hall, where a young woman stood. She was a woman of grace, that much could be seen. A golden crown sat upon her head, atop long blonde hair that draped over the shoulders and framed her elegant face. She wore a gown of pale pink trimmed with gold. And even with all the elegance, she still had a sword at her hip. Byakuya turned to her and kneeled. "Your majesty, is the meeting over already? Or did we disrupt you? I am sorry for the noise." She smiled and gestured for him to rise. "No, it had been over for some time. It seems Inuyasha just wanted to stir up trouble again. Who are our guests?"
She approached Harry and Ginny, a bright smile on her face. She spared a glance for Inuyasha on the floor, and then turned back to them. "I am Princess Zelda. I see that you are a keybearer. What is your name?" Harry glanced at Ginny, who gave him an encouraging nod. "I am Harry Potter. And this is Ginny Weasley. Could you tell us what is going on? Byakuya said we are on another world, and he is from another as well. Our world was in the midst of a war, and the one responsible enlisted the Heartless. He came to our school where we had been summoned to prepare for resistance. He then attacked, and then Ginny and I were sent here."
Zelda lowered her gaze. "Another world lost to the Darkness. The moment a world's keybearer leaves or falls, the world is immediately taken by the Heartless. And those upon it either become Heartless themselves, or are lost in the void between the worlds. I'm sorry for both of you." Harry turned to Ginny, who had tears forming in her eyes. "They'll be alright. They have Dumbledore. He will make them be fine, I trust him to." Ginny nodded once, and then hugged him. "I'll trust you too. We'll find them, somehow. We'll fix all this somehow. Together." Inuyasha groaned. "Ugh, if you two are gonna get all lovey-dovey, let me up so I can escape to the other room first!"
Ginny stuck her tongue out at him. "Why don't we just go in the other room and leave you there? Or we could put you outside where dogs belong." Inuyasha growled. "Just wait till I get up pipsqueak! I'll show you to never call me dog again!" Zelda cleared her throat. "Enough! Harry, would you please let him up? He's a pain in the butt, but he can fight the Heartless. That's the only reason we keep him around." Inuyasha glared at her, but said nothing as Harry lifted the body bind. He sat in a sort of squatted position, like a dog. So, it's not just the ears? But still, Byakuya is an arse. No wonder Inuyasha gives him shit.
Zelda turned to Harry and smiled. "Well Harry, there is the matter of your training now. While most of using the keyblade will come from instinct, a little extra practice can never go amiss. I know just the person to do it. And a little stamina training won't hurt either. Byakuya, can you track down that old friend of yours here? She took off somewhere and you're best suited to find her." Byakuya nodded and vanished. Zelda turned to Inuyasha. "Now, I need you to take Harry to Kakariko Village. Can you do that and come back here? Cause I have more tasks for you later." Inuyasha nodded, his expression showing that he was all business on the princess's orders.
He then sniffed in Harry's direction. "But first he's getting a bath and a change of clothes. He reeks like a ten day old demon corpse." Zelda laughed. "Perhaps a change of clothing would be appropriate. You stand out too much dressed like that Harry. I'll have something arranged that is more suited for the training you are to undertake." Harry nodded and turned to Ginny. "What about Ginny? What is she gonna do?" Zelda smiled at her. "Well, she can use magic like you, correct? I'm sure we can find a use for her skills around here. We will keep her busy." Ginny frowned, but said nothing as Zelda turned to Harry once more.
"Once you reach the village, ask for Amidamauru. He is the ghost of a samurai who will train you in using a sword. But first, you probably want to freshen up. I think I know just the person to take you. Gelbin, are you around? Gelbin?" A door opened to the side, and a figure walked into the hall. The figure before them was short, but his energy demanded your full attention. On his back was a small hammer that served as his weapon of choice. Strapped to his arm was a large gear that he could use as a shield. And behind those large eyes was a cunning mind that made up for his small stature. He then spoke with a rather squeaky voice.
"Yes princess, what can I do for you?" She smiled at the short man and gestured at Harry. "These are our new guests, Harry and Ginny. Could you find rooms for them right fast? I know you're very busy, but you know this place almost better than myself." Gelbin grinned and nodded at her. "Yes princess. Gelbin Mekkatorque at your service. If you'll follow me you two, I shall take you to your rooms." He gave a bow to the princess, and then took them through the door he came from. He turned to Harry as they walked. "So, you're the keybearer huh? It's good that you arrived, cause everyone has been going insane wondering when you'd show up."
Harry stared at him. "Doesn't this world have a keybearer? Zelda said that a world without its keybearer falls to the Darkness." Gelbin nodded. "Normally that is the case. But not every world has a keybearer, so they rely on others to help them keep the Heartless away. It is common belief that only the keyblade can harm them, but there are other weapons and skills that work too. Shinigami wield special swords known as Zanpakuto, like Byakuya. Then there are others like Inuyasha's Tetsaiga that are just as effective. Certain kinds of magic can work too, but they're mostly elemental in nature. We actually have a specialist on that here now."
He stopped outside a door. "This one will be yours sir. And yours is across the hall, miss. If you have anything you need, feel free to ask one of the castle servants. I shall return to my lab now. Good day to you both." After a bow to them both, he turned and continued down the hall. Harry raised an eyebrow, and Ginny nodded and opened the door to her room. Before going in, she turned and smiled at him. "This is a lot to take in, isn't it? But I'm sure everything will be fine. See you later Harry." With that, she went in her room and shut the door. Harry went in his room then and took a shower in the bathroom. When he came out, there was a package in brown paper on his bed.
A note sat on top. Harry, I had these brought for you. I hope they fit properly. Princess Zelda. Inside was a pair of simple black pants, and a green tunic like those the villagers had worn. Also was a black, short sleeved jacket and a pair of brown leather boots. It all fit perfectly, and Harry made a mental note to thank the princess when he next saw her. Finally presentable, he left the room and made his way to the throne room where he was most likely to find everyone. As he entered, he saw Inuyasha leaning against the wall near the doorway. He gestured for Harry to come over, and then pointed towards the throne, where a crowd of people seemed to be arguing with the princess.
"I wouldn't go over there just yet. It's a pretty heated argument, over you. The nobles all want a piece of you, seeing as you're the keybearer and all." Harry sighed and leaned against the wall himself, arms crossed. "Just like back home. I wasn't the keybearer there, but I was wanted by many people. Can't I get a break?" Inuyasha turned to him. "What? Were you famous or something?" Harry nodded. "Famous for something I can't remember. It all started with a prophecy and a wizard named Voldemort…" Harry then told his story. By then end of it, Inuyasha was staring at him in complete awe. "Wow. So that's what you meant by being in fights before?"
At that moment, Zelda caught their attention with a wave. "Harry, Inuyasha, over here please." They walked over to the throne and knelt before her. She smiled graciously and gestured for them to rise. "Harry, some of the nobles doubt my story. Would you be so kind to enlighten them of who you are?" Harry nodded and extended his hand, and then the keyblade appeared. Many of the nobles gasped. But one of them gave him a venomous look. "This boy can't be worthy to wield the keyblade! Give it to me!" The man reached for the keyblade, and Harry dismissed it. Zelda stood. "Know your place! He is the keybearer because the keyblade chose him."
He gave the princess a dirty look. "Impossible! This boy isn't even old enough to wield the blade properly. No more than that forest brat was worthy to wield the Master Sword!" The doors swung open at that moment, startling everyone. Byakuya entered the room, followed by a sleek black cat which was obviously more than it seemed. The noble who spoke against Harry grinned maliciously. "Ah my lord Kuchiki, you're timing could not be better. I'm sure you'll agree with your fellow noble, when I say this boy is far from worthy to wield the keyblade!" Byakuya merely stared at him. "Even if I agreed with you, it would not matter. It chose him, and I agree with it, not you."
From behind the nobles, Zelda gave him a gracious smile, and then returned her face to its previously neutral expression. Harry noticed and forced his face to be blank. Apparently, this meeting revolved around politics of some sort, and it would not do him well to seem more inclined to one side or the other. Zelda turned to Harry. "Are you ready to go, Harry? The sooner your training is complete, the faster we can address the Heartless menace." He nodded and she nodded in return. "Very well. And since Byakuya has returned with his companion, she will guide you to Kakariko instead of Inuyasha." The cat stood. But then, it did something unexpected; it spoke.
"So this is the keybearer? Hmm, it seems I have a lot to work with." It circled Harry, staring him down. "So Amidamauru is to train him in sword fighting? What is my purpose?" Zelda grinned. "You're to give him stamina training once the sword master is done with him. You may use whatever method you see fit. Teach him well, Yoruichi." The cat nodded to the princess, then with a twitch of its tail, gestured for Harry to follow it. He bowed to the princess and the gathered nobles, and then rushed after the cat. He caught up with it just outside the gates. They passed through the city without event, and left through the east gate, along a rough road surrounded by rolling hills.
The cat spoke as they walked. "Your name is Harry? I am Yoruichi. Do not let my appearance deceive you. I am more than I seem, and will show you once the training begins. It won't be easy on you." Harry nodded. He was used to pain, and had been through much in these past five years. Yoruichi stared at him through narrowed eyes. "Does my appearance not bother you? Most people get jumpy once a cat starts talking to them." Harry shrugged. "One of my teachers was an animagus; she could turn into a cat too. It was something to see." Yoruichi said nothing more and returned to staring ahead at the road. The road started to veer to the south and became a downward incline.
After crossing a bridge over a fast flowing river, Harry got his first view of Kakariko Village. The buildings were topped with red tiles, and built from a sturdy white brick. The village itself sat at the foot of a tall volcano, which was smoking slightly as it dominated the skyline. Harry asked several people about Amidamauru, and finally one of them directed him to the back of the village, where a large graveyard spread before them. Ghosts drifted here and there, but none of them looked like a samurai. Yoruichi slunk between the gravestones, and Harry followed the cat. Near the back of the graveyard was a large decorated stone. And floating above it was the ghost they sought.
He indeed was once a samurai, as he wore the robes and armor of that style. Two swords rested at his hip as he floated over the gravestone. He was in a meditative stance and gave off a soothing aura of calmness. He opened his eyes to look at them, the look full of unknown meaning. A grim smile came on his face at the sight of Yoruichi. He then noticed Harry, and his expression became grimmer. "So, you've arrived keybearer. Most of the keyblade comes from instinct, but I will teach you skills that may save your life in many situations. Bring forth your weapon." Harry raised his arm, and the keyblade materialized before them.
Amidamauru stared at it, his eyes focused on every detail. "This blade is not what I am accustomed to using, but it will have to do. Are you ready to show me what you can do keybearer?" Harry was getting annoyed with the ghost's attitude. "My name is Harry. And yes, I'm ready." Amidamauru floated higher above the stone, and drew one of his swords. "Very well. We fight now, till you are incapable of fighting anymore." He lunged at Harry without warning, and he barely got the keyblade up in time to parry the blow. Amidamauru nodded in appreciation. "Decent reflexes. By time we're done here, you shall be more than able to handle any opponent."
They went at it for hours, well past sunset. They developed a large audience made up of various ghosts and townsfolk. Harry had just parried a rather rapid thrust from Amidamauru, when Yoruichi called the fight to a halt. "Harry, I have us a place to stay tonight. We'll come back tomorrow." Harry dismissed the keyblade, and gave Amidamauru a bow. He returned it graciously. "You did well today Harry. I look forward to seeing what progress we can make tomorrow." Harry nodded and ran to catch up with Yoruichi. They took a path out of the village that led to the base of the mountain. As they rounded a bend in the pass, a huge outdoor hot spring came into view.
Several figures sat around and in the warm water. Some of them were Hylian, but the others were large and looked as though they were made of rock. Yoruichi saw where he was staring. "Those are Gorons, another one of the races native to this world. They are a pleasant people, and their leader is quite the drinker." Harry grinned as Yoruichi led him to a secluded pool just for themselves. He felt embarrassed undressing, and was quite relieved to get into the water that was cloudy enough to conceal his body. The cat sat on the other side of the pool, clearly enjoying the warm water as much as he was. "Yoruichi, you said you'd reveal your true form once my training started. Why you still a cat?"
Yoruichi chuckled. "Curious I see. Very well, this is what I really look like." If he hadn't seen McGonagall change into a cat before, this might've startled Harry. But the fact that this rather striking looking woman was completely nude was a shocker. She grinned at him as though amused by his reaction. She got out of the pool and pulled some clothes out of a bag on the ground, still grinning as she slipped into a bathing suit. Reaching back into the bag, Yoruichi pulled out a pair of swim trunks and tossed them to Harry. He pulled them on, keeping his lower body submerged. Yoruichi laughed. "Good lord. You come here with a woman, and you still act like such a prude."
Harry shook his head, his cheeks reddening. "It's not like that! Ginny is just a friend. It was a sort of accident that just she and I came here. She tripped and fell onto me just as the portkey activated." Yoruichi smiled slyly. "So this is the first time you've seen a girl naked? How about another peek?" Harry glared at her till she frowned and shrugged. "Relax, you're so uptight. Or is it more that you'd like to see Ginny nude?" The sly grin returned, and Harry splashed water in her face. Yoruichi shook the water out of her hair, then sat back with her eyes closed, the smirk still there. "So, what is your relationship with her? People who come here seldom come with anyone without reason."
Shrugging, Harry sunk deeper into the water. "I told you, it was an accident. I mean, yes she has feelings for me. But I'm not completely sure where things are gonna go between her and I." Yoruichi cocked her head to the side. "Really? Hmm… I wonder?"
For several moments, they sat in silence. But Harry had questions, and Yoruichi seemed willing to answer. "What can you tell me about the Heartless? I have yet to fight one, and I want to know what I'm up against." Sighing, she leaned back and yawned. "Well, there are hundreds of various species of Heartless. They go to the various worlds and steal the hearts of the inhabitants, and eventually, the hearts of the worlds' as well."
"It all started many years ago, and nobody is sure where or how. Apparently, a researcher named Ansem began studying the heart and all it entails. Several hearts were experimented on, and resulted in basic Heartless appearing in the basement of his lab. They escaped, and started stealing the hearts of others. They multiplied before Ansem could do anything about it, and his world was lost to the Darkness. Now they steal more hearts around the many worlds. But their goal is the heart of all, known as Kingdom Hearts." Harry had a feeling of recognition at her words, and let out the breath he had been holding without realizing it.
Yoruichi nodded. "It's a lot to take in. There are many worlds out there, like this one that serve as havens for those who managed to escape their own before the Darkness took them. Yours may well have survived to this day." Harry nodded, his face set in a look of determination. "I'll do what I can for those who come here. I'll find a way to get to those other worlds and fight the Heartless off. I will find a way to protect the hearts of the worlds that remain." Yoruichi nodded. "That's what the keyblade is for. It locks the hearts of the worlds, so the Heartless can't get to them. The hearts will appear as a giant keyhole, and you must find them and lock them."
After some time relaxing in the pool, they went to a tunnel that led to a small Goron village. They were placed in a small two bed cave, where they would stay for the night. As they lay down for the night, Yoruichi spoke again. "Tomorrow will be your last day with Amidamauru. Then we will move on up the mountain to the Fire Temple, where the Gorons train for strength and stamina. And while we're there, I think we'll deal with the Heartless that has been causing them trouble. I think it is called a Magma Lord. It has lesser Heartless serving it of the Red Nocturne and Fiery Globe varieties. Small fries, no pun intended." Harry nodded, falling back on his mattress into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Harry woke to see that Yoruichi had already left for the temple to scout ahead, according to the note left on her mattress. He was to follow once he awoke. After getting directions from the Gorons, he ascended the mountain trail to the peak, where he found Yoruichi standing before the temple doors, which were closed tight. She turned at his approach and grinned. "Perfect timing. The doors are locked for some reason, and the guards are missing. Whip out that keyblade and get them open." Harry nodded and stepped forward, calling the keyblade to him. He pointed it at the door, and a beam of light shot out. There was a loud click, and the doors slowly opened.
The inside was pitch black, and Yoruichi entered a fighting stance. "Be wary, we have unwanted company." Several small spherical creatures skittered through the doorway, with small tufts of flame sprouting from their tops periodically. Behind them floated even smaller Heartless with red bodies and yellow heads. A crest was on their chests that Harry didn't recognize. Then one of the floating ones launched a ball of fire at him, and he didn't worry about their appearance anymore. Dodging the fire, he ran forward striking the spherical Heartless he could reach, while Yoruichi leapt into the air after the floating ones. In seconds, the initial wave was eliminated, but more kept coming.
Harry slashed through one Heartless after another, Yoruichi taking down just as many beside him. "Bloody hell, they just keep coming!" He recalled an attack that Amidamauru had used, and decided now was the time to attempt it. Raising the keyblade high, he swung in a wide arc. "Celestial Slash!" A wave of pure energy was released from the keyblade, striking down many of the Heartless at once. Harry unleashed the attack again and again, eventually taking out every one of them. Beside him, Yoruichi was breathing heavily. "Well done, but it's not over yet." Several of the fallen Fiery Globes got up and ran to each other, seeming to mesh as one.
In seconds, a much larger Heartless stood before them. Its body seemed to be constantly afire, and it radiated waves of heat that made Harry back up several steps. "This must be the Magma Lord. Let's get it Yoruichi!" She nodded and disappeared in a flash, stopping behind the Heartless. "We need to wedge it between us and the mountain, and then beat it to submission before it can attack!" They darted in and out, pushing the Heartless back, but never staying in its reach for long. Yoruichi found an opening and launched four large ribbons to bind its arms and legs. Harry leapt into the air and brought the keyblade down on it. "Celestial Slash!"
The Heartless shuddered for a moment, before it split in two, and vanished. A glowing red object floated where it once stood. "Harry, use the keyblade on that heart, so the Heartless can't use it again!" He nodded and did just that, making the heart vanish in a faint pink light. When the light vanished, a Goron stood in its place. He was elderly, as he had many wrinkles on his face. He bowed to Harry, giving him what he assumed was a smile. "I thank you keybearer, for your brave actions have freed me from the Darkness. I am Elder Darumini, the keeper of the Fire Temple." Yoruichi kneeled before him, and gestured for Harry to do the same.
Darumini chuckled. "Rise Yoruichi Shihoin. You aided the keybearer in freeing me, and I can never thank you enough." He swept his arm toward the temple entrance. "You may use our sacred training grounds however long you may like. Our homes are always open to you both." The elder then made his way down the path to the Goron village, and soon became lost to view. Yoruichi nodded, and then led Harry into the temple. They would stay there for three more days, sparring and exercising in the extreme heat and pressure within the volcano. When they finally emerged, their clothes were stained with sweat, and their faces covered in soot. They then returned to the castle.
AN: Well what did you think? Please review, this is my first fan fiction...