The following story is a [FAN-FICTION]! Kingdom Hearts series are all belong to Disney, Disney Interactive, Square Enix, and Tetsuya Nomura. Hyperdimension Neptunia series all belong to Compile Heart and Idea Factory. Please support the official franchises.
Before we get started, this is going to be my first ever Kingdom Hearts story since the release of the highly-anticipated sequel, Kingdom Hearts III. However, the game does contain massive spoilers so this story may or may not have a connection with Kingdom Hearts nor what timeline will it place with. So which is why I want to envision my own take of Kingdom Hearts and it's story. But it'll have some small connections here and there. Now the setting… It's going to set in the REAL WORLD like here today. However, it'll have some interesting Japanese folklores which will be part of it. Something like Reality meets Fantasy. But yeah, this story will have a possible crossover with anime/games on each Book of the story. Anyways, Let us begin the story. Shall we?
Keyblade: Infinite World
BOOK I: Continuum
Chapter 1 - The Reality: Continuity
"There is no end through there is a start in space — Infinity.
It has its own power, it ruins, and it goes through there is a start also in the star — Finite.
Only the person who has wisdom can read the most foolish one from the history.
The fish that lives in the sea doesn't know the world in the land. It also ruins and goes if they have wisdom.
It is funnier that man exceeds the speed of light than fish start living in the land.
It can be said that this is a final ultimatum from the god to the people who can fight" - Einstein's Gate
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*Kingdom Hearts III OST - Destati - Second Version-
The scene starts as the young man who was seen sinking into the unknown abyss down and down. He slowly opens his eyes as he began to slowly look around… everything was pitch black… dark… and filled with nothingness. He could see his own body. Just as he sank further… he suddenly stops and lands on some sort of surface… The surface reveals it's light as birds fly out of it as the light reveals it's surface more and more. He was confused. He looked around for a few seconds… just as that, the surface was fully revealed… He quickly noticed it. It was the surface of a stained glass. His appearance looked the same to himself. Yet, he was still confused.
"Hello? Anyone?" He yelled out to find help… but nobody came… "What is this place…?"
"So much to do, so little time…"
"H-Huh? What was that voice? Hey! Can you hear me!?" He noticed and yelled at the voice… it begun to ignore him…
"Take your time. Don't be afraid."
"Take my time? Well, Why ask me?" He asked once again but was still ignored.
"The door is still shut. Now, step forward. Can you do it?"
"I mean… I can…?" The young man responded. Suddenly, he walked forward to the center of the stained glass as he noticed three pedestals appearing around him… First was the Shield… Second was the Sword… and Third was the Staff…
"The power sleeps within you. If you give it form… It will give you strength. Choose well."
"So… three of them? Guess I gotta pick which one." The young man looked around and thinked. For a few seconds past, he decided to approach and held the Sword… which the voice spoke to him.
"The power of a warrior. Invincible courage. A sword of terrible destruction. Is this the power you seek?"
"Yes…" The young man agreed as the sword disappears in the light.
"Your path is set. Now, what will you give up in exchange?"
"What should I give up on… Hmm… Maybe this shield?" The young man approached to the shield and held it.
"The power of a guardian. Kindness to aid friends. A shield to repel all. You give up this power?"
"Yes…" The young man answered again as the shield disappears.
"You've chosen the power of a warrior. You've given up the power of a guardian. Is this the form you choose?"
"I accept." The young man accepts it as the three pedestals begun to crumble and disappear. He looked up from above as the body of water begun to fall upon him… "Wait wait wait! What is that-"
The pool of water splashed on him as he began to float underwater. He opened his eyes and looked up… it was the ray of light… the young man knew this would happen. He decided to swim up in the the surface… just as he did, he finally came out of the water's surface and stood there… however, the clouds were moving very fast as it was still daytime which remained unchanged. Suddenly, the sword appears right on his right hand and held it.
"You've gain the power to fight. Use this power to protect others. There will be times you have to fight. Keep your light burning strong."
The young man noticed as he saw something on the water's surface… three dark small create begun to appear as he held his sword ready. He did not hesitate. He begins to fight with all he got. The first shadowy creature begun to lunge at him. But he counter it with a downward slash. He proceeds to rush towards the two and slashes them with no problem.
"A well done performance!"
The sword begun to disappear from his hand as he noticed that it was gone. He looked up the sky again to hear the voice out of nowhere.
"Now then… let's proceed of who you are. First: What's most important to you?"
The voiced begun to ask him questions… he tried to think of something that important to him.
"Friendship… I guess?" The young man asked as the voice spoke.
"I see… could it be a big deal? Second: What are you afraid of?"
"Being indecisive…" The young man spoke of his fears.
"Being indecisive…? That could that be fearful for you? Last: What do you desire out of your life?"
"To be strong… That's what I care about." The young man spoke as the voice began to speak.
"Wishing to desire strength… Interesting. You want friendship. You're afraid of being indecisive. You desire to be strong. Your adventure begins in the dead of night. Your road won't be easy, but a rising sun awaits on your journey's end."
"Sounds good to me…" The young man responded.
"The day you will open the door is both far off and very near. The closer you get the light, the greater your shadow becomes. And don't be afraid… and don't forget…"
"What do you mean by- Ugh… Aggh… What is this…? Urgh… GAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" He felt the pain in his head as the water's surface becomes black and the cloudy skies begun to disappear.
"Remember… Don't be afraid… You hold the mightiest weapon of all."
"N-No! NO! HELP! HELP ME! SOMEONE!" The young man screamed for help as the darkness has begun to swallow him whole slowly…
"So don't forget:"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The young man screamed as loud as he can until his whole body… was swallowed by darkness itself…
"You are the one who will open the door."
And then… the pitch black starts to become brighter and brighter by the light… then, it has consumed everything in pure silence...
4/12/2018 Sanzaru City, Japan Daytime - Clear Sky
At the city of Sanzaru, people called this "The Bustling Peaceful City". Some called this a origin to all Japanese folklore… which they call them Yokai. However, the population holds over 250,000 people there. Everyone lives a normal and yet, peaceful life. People never knew if the yokai ever existed in this city. However for one young man… things weren't that easy as if it was occuring something strange…
"Help! Somebody! Help me!" The young man who was seen struggling to move under the overpass. However, he was trapped by a mysterious black goop of hands who are slowly grabbing him. "Please! Someone! I don't wanna die…!"
The young man tried yelling for help… no one came to hear him. He feared the moment that of why strange things has happened to him. But the dark hands slowly drags him down into the darkness unknown. The swarm of hands from the darkness cover him… Suddenly, the light surrounds the covered darkness as it bursts out, freeing the young man in the process. He starts to open his eye as he noticed something on his right hand… it was a strangely designed weapon. What appears to be a key-shaped sword that he was wielding. The strange weapon has a white handle and a rectangular, black guard with thin, orange edges. The guard has two small, rectangular spikes on each of its upper corners. The bottom of the guard is completely black, and does not have orange edges. The shaft of the weapon itself is wide, black, and has concave, silver edges. The tip of the weapon is flat and the teeth are comprised by three short, flat-tipped spikes on one side of the blade. There is an orange diamond at the base of the blade, and a thin, vertical line of the same color lines the entire blade. The keychain token is somewhat similar to the handle and the bottom of the guard, as it is a black semi-circle with a white spike in its center. Unknown to the man's surprise, he was confused of it.
"What the…" The young man shook his head as he held the weapon as the dark creatures form themselves as they tried to attack him. "HA!"
He swung his weapon as the dark creature took the hit as it faded away in a dark mist. The dark creatures were aware of him as they decided to melt themselves, forming into a large puddle as it centers on the young man. Then, he felt his foot that he is soon to slowly sink.
"D-Damn!" The young man cursed as he swings his weapon to hit the dark puddle away, but it was no use as the hands that rose from the puddle grabs both of his arms. "Gah! Not like this…!"
He struggles and tried to escape. Yet, it was no use for him… knowing that he somehow knows how to fight. However, the he risked himself to fight back… Did he regret this choice? Or what it a mistake? That until another occurrence happens. The young man heard a slash out of nowhere but was instantly freed from it's grasp. He was lying on the ground to take a deep breath while holding the weapon in hand. Then, he lift his body up and looked at the person… it was a woman whose face was concealed by the shadow but reveals her blue hair. However, she is also carrying a key-shaped weapon as well.
"Hey, are you okay?" The woman asked him as she noticed to see a weapon that he is holding on his hand. "Wait… You're a Keyblade wielder…"
"Keyblade…?" The young man asked her in a confused tone. She knew that he does not know anything about the so-called Keyblade.
"I see. You must be new to this. Perhaps I can help you." The woman continued. "You see, I'm not from this world when I entered here. It sure looks different. Now then, can you tell me your name? I am Master Aqua."
"Makoto Taniguchi… I don't know what's going on… but can you please help me? I… I want to prove myself by using this… Keyblade you mentioned." The young man known as Makoto asked her for help as she understands.
"Very well, I'll train you to use the Keyblade. And once I'm gone, I'm leaving this in your hands. You have a long way to fight against the darkness…" Aqua said as she asked him and the reasons here. Thus… a new journey has started…
[OBTAINED: Total Eclipse]
Description: The weapon of unknown origin.
[OPENING - COSMIC LOOPER by Itou Kanako]
*Theme plays*
The scene shows as the screen stops staticing as it shows the Keyblades slowly falling in the underwater ocean with light rays from above. The screen looks up and rises out of the water's surface to show the city of Sanzaru during the daytime. Then, the young man, Makoto Taniguchi who was seen holding a Keyblade on his hand while the wind blows his hair. He then points his Keyblade to the sky the ball of light appears from his weapon as everything turns white.
Time will come back, turning upside down
You live in the maze of all your sadness and pain
The scene shows Makoto who was seen sitting on the bench during the rain where the pedestrians passes by on the sidewalk. However, he felt down as he continued to look at the keychain on his hand as he clenched it tightly. Then, the skies fast forwards as the clouds fades away to become a clear sky.
If you want more games, look beyond the gate
The scene shows a large surface of a chessboard with Keyblades stabbed on the ground, zooming close to the large door. Then the door opens as it shows a mysterious woman silhouette with blue hair as she turned around and keeps walking towards the light inside the door.
I believe there is an unlimited beautiful world out there
The next scene shows Makoto's friends, Ren Karibuchi and Chifuyu Fujiwara who were seen standing on the sand near the ocean shore to look at the shimmering waters during the day.
Come what may, I'll reach there
Although I know it is not easy
The next scene shows a light-purple fox yokai, Provence who was seen holstering her crossbow as she noticed Makoto passing by in his home. She then turns into a fox version and leaps onto his neck, acting as his scarf while Makoto summons his Keyblade.
An experiment was a failure
The next scene shows Makoto's younger sister, Nozomi Taniguchi who was seen standing at the children's playground during the sunset.
The artificer of the universe
Everything is in the hand of God
Then, the scene shows where the yokais gave into the darkness, merging with the Heartless as it proceeds marching out of the burning temple along with other Heartless.
Who wrote this story I gotta play?
The next scene shows Makoto walking past the barren wasteland filled with rusted Keyblades stuck on the ground until the scenery statics to transition to a water landscape filled with shimmering reflection with blue cloudy skies while standing there.
We share the same fate. Do you believe in this fate?
The next scene shows Makoto, Provence, Ren, and Chifuyu who were seen walking down the dark corridor with a revealing light as they got closer to it.
There's nobody else like you who takes my heart away
Then, as they walked into the light. They arrived the streets of the city while surrounded by the Heartless. Only for Makoto and Provence draw out their respective weapons and take them on.
The place where one road forks endlessly
From the past, To the future
An infinite universe
The battle starts where Makoto rushed in with his Keyblade as he takes down tons of Heartless and proceeds to use various magic to clear them out. Provence joined in as she fired a few arrows from her crossbow as she leaps up and launches her explosive tip arrows to destroy the Heartless.
I'll wipe my tears to smile once again
I recognize your face, your voice
This story has just begun
After they wipe out the Heartless, they soon to encounter the hooded person who was seen standing on the top of the building to look below them while the two readied their weapons against them as Makoto pointed his Keyblade to create a light beam as it opened a rift, blinding everything in white.
The endless loop world, to other side
Then, the scene ends where Makoto wakes up on the beach with Provence, Ren, Chifuyu, and Nozomi standing with him as they looked up into the sky. Then at the background behinds them blurs out where it shows Makoto's Keyblade and other is a very familiar iconic Keyblade placed on the sand.
-[TWO YEARS LATER]-
5/21/2020 Taniguchi Residence, Sanzaru City, Japan Morning - Clear Sky
Makoto POV
TV News: "In today's topic, the next incoming event comic convention in Sanzaru has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding about the recent attacks of mysterious creatures that keeps appearing. According to the known novelist, Akagi Sonohara… she claimed she saw them with her own eyes and most of the people who has suddenly disappeared due to this reason. To prove it, she posted a live footage on social media showing the dark creatures attacking civilians left and right. The authorities has responded that they will handle this problem-"
"What a joke…" I sighed after I turned off the TV and layed on the couch. "I guess there's nothing going on… All I'm visioning is just dreams and things…"
I talked to myself on such things. To be honest, I don't seem to remember things ever since I continue to live a normal life. Well, not normal… more like semi-normal, that is. It's weird that there is things happening here in Sanzaru City. Majority of the people living here don't know of what's happening but I do. Right now, I'm just resting, thinking, relaxing. I always wanted to think more of something going on… my past from two years ago… I can't seem to remember… Oh well, I could call it a dream. Anyways, if you don't know who I am, that's fine. The name's Makoto Taniguchi. 20 years old, normal person, lost my dead-end job but who cares. As of right now, I'm currently living in this house with my younger sister named Nozomi. She's at school right now. Plus… my mother is busy with work, so I was tasked to take care of her with all of my responsibility. My father died when there was a gas leak happening last two months ago. And here I am, being alone in this house. I mean… I'm not alone here. I'm accompanied by a light-purple fox… who is also a yokai. She's a interesting one but I get along with her just fine. The fox was seen jumping up on the single seat couch as she felt comfy with it. However, she decided to look at me and speak.
"Say, Makoto-kun. You don't feel so well, did you hit yourself in the head?" The fox spoke to me. Her name is Provence. She's one of the fox yokais I met during my trip to Kyoto. Her kind fell into some darkness and started attack humanity. Suddenly, they're not around. However, they'll come out of nowhere anytime and anywhere.
"No, not really. It's just that I'm just tired so there's nothing for me to do. Yet, I'm too lazy to think for some reason." I replied while trying to rest with my arm covering my eyes.
"C'mon, Why can't you just go outside? Or why don't you tell me stories about this woman with blue hair who trained you with that key weapon of yours. You told me that story once so I wanna listen to it again." Provence said as she yawns and rest on the couch pillow.
"Oh her? I can't seem to remember her name. I do remember training with her for two years. Suddenly, she went off on her own and disappeared. I wonder where'd she go. Yet… she didn't even say a goodbye…" I sighed and wondered of her disappearance.
"Really? That's a shame…" Provence continued as she lifted her ears up. "Speaking of which! You wanna go shopping around the city today? You better buy me some of that good, fresh meat! Wait no… Sirloin steak! Those we're my favorites when you cooked one for me!~"
"Great… I swear, Provence. You're unbelievable… alright, let's go. I'll go buy some food just for you." I sighed of her lust for meat as I got off the couch, only for Provence to climbs up and wrap around my neck like a scarf.
"What are you waiting for? Let's get going, Makoto-kun!" Provence started to pant happily as I knew already. I had my wallet ready as I headed out to the house and locked the doors just in case. Here I am, walking down the one road asphalt of the residential area. It's pretty peaceful around here with the blue skies around during the daytime. The outdoor market is nearby so it should be completely fine.
5/21/2020 Outdoor Market, Sanzaru City, Japan Daytime - Clear Sky
*Persona 3 OST - Joy
And so, here we are. The outdoor market, this is quite popular for people who wants to properly set up a shop outside for customers to buy that is rather interesting. I go there sometimes when I feel like it. My sister likes to buy kebabs there as well. However, People do get attracted to me when they see Provence on my neck. People find it cute but to be honest, I'm okay with it. Though, Provence seems to be bothered by that. In other words, she dislikes being pet by others. Right now, she's keeping her eyes closed while I'm just exploring thing around to see what's going on in this market? There's not much people if I remember. Trust me, it's very crowded once.
"Hey, Makoto. Buy me a kebab on the way. I'm so hungry right now." Provence said to me as I sighed.
"Whatever you say. Just please don't waste my money for nothing." I replied and continued walking down the market. Yet, everything felt so peaceful. "Anyways… I feel like we're living a normal everyday life… There's no baddies to fight or something."
"Oh, you're right. I forgot about that. Something feels strange… but everything seems normal to me as well." Provence added as she yawns as she prepares to sleep. "So sleepy… and hungry…"
"That again? I'll buy you kebabs and steak today so don't go dying on me." I deadpanned of her response as she lifts her ears up.
"Hey, don't make me bite your ear, ya hear? I ain't dying yet-" Provence was about to finish her sentence until she heard screams coming from afar. "Wait, Makoto. Do you hear it?"
"Hear what?" I asked.
"The sound of trouble? You should check it out. Yet, I don't like the sound of this…" Provence had a serious look on her face as I nodded. I soon ran to see what's going on.
*Persona 3 OST - Crisis
As soon we arrived to find the commotion going on. We approached to this man who was running away in fear. I needed to get a few words from him. However, I took a quick look with my eye to see dark creatures roaming around the market while a pack of people were running away. Knew it… But first…
"Hey, hold it. What's going on here? Care to explain?" I asked the young man as he starts talking.
"T-There's a monster attacking people! You shouldn't go near it! This… monster… covered in black with a heart emblem thing! It'll kill you!" The young man explained as he made a run for it. Provence leaped off my neck and looked at me.
"What that guy said… it's the Heartless… Just like you explained to me of who they are." Provence said as I scratched the back of my head.
"True. But the lady with blue hair explained it to me with all that information. Still rusty about learning them but fighting those Heartless is our specialty. Let's get rid of them before there will be more casualties." I continued. "Plus, there's no time. Our enemy should be near so we can't miss it."
"Right! What are you waiting for? Let's go!" Provence told me as I made a run for it as the people were seen running away from it.
-[A FEW MINUTES LATER…]-
Just as we arrived to the area where there was a commotion… This was not surprising to see. It may be a Heartless but there's no doubt that me and Provence know who they are… That dark creature took a form of a tall demon donning a samurai armor. The oni mask covered it's face with glowing yellow eyes. However, he is also wielding a long katana fit for its hands. Plus, they have a name. They're called, "Heartless-Yokai". A Yokai consumed by the Heartless, taking over it's original host to continue hunting down hearts.
"Great… as I was expecting to be a Heartless… it's just… this…" Provence said in a disappointed tone.
"I know, Provence. It's just a another Yokai consumed by Heartlesses and this is what resulted of your kind…" I replied to her calmly as I proceed to summon my Keyblade.
Provence then hopped off my neck as she lands down. Causing to emit a light purple smoke. After that, she revealed herself her Yokai form. She was wearing her black and purple combat hoodie and combat boots attached with short foot claws while having a long purple braid and a long fluffy fox tail. She flicked her fox ears once and held her crossbow. Yes, this is her true form.
*Final Fantasy VIII OST - Force Your Way
"I get it. Let's just get rid of him… I seen enough of my kind suffer so much pain by the darkness itself. Makoto, get ready!" Provence had to focus as she reloads her crossbow with a single arrow attached to it's launcher.
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅" The oni Heartless-Yokai roared with absolute rage as it began to swing it's sword down. Only for the both of us to evade so quickly. He doesn't seem to give up that easily. Not only that, it left a small straight crater on the asphalt. Talk about brute strength… like an ogre.
"Provence. Try to attack this bastard from behind! I'll try to distract him as best as I can! You know what it means… Whoop-ass time!" I yelled at my Yokai partner as she sends it off with a salute and a cocky smile.
"Aye aye, Captain Makoto!~" Provence replied with her cocky tone as she rushed up on the building to get a clear shot.
While I myself. All I need to do is to distract this big angry oni so I can try taking advantage of it. I run towards to the oni as he was ready to swing down his sword once again. I reacted quickly enough with a hell stop defending myself with my Keyblade. The sparks collided each other as i held my keyblade with two hands each as I tried pushing it back… yet, his strength is out of control! What are you waiting for, Provence… Take the shot!
"Got you…" Provence spoke as she fires an explosive-tipped arrow as it explodes the oni's back. I got myself a chance to push this bastard back as I pointed my Keyblade towards his head.
"Have a taste of this good crap! FIRE!" I casted the ball of fire from my weapon as it propelled towards the oni's head as it explodes on impact, causing the Heartless-Yokai to tumble and fall to the ground. "He's down!"
"What are you waiting for!? It's gonna heal itself if you do nothing and stand around!" Provence yelled as I leaped up in the sky.
"I get it… leave this to me! Impaling Diver!" I pointed my Keyblade once again in the air as I controlled my momentum to spin very fast. And suddenly, I performed a large impact as I destroyed its chest. Thus, it has been skewered. I pulled my Keyblade out from his chest to step back. "Now stay down. May your souls be freed-"
Just as I was about to finish the sentence… The oni starts to get back up while it was gravely wounded. Provence regrouped with me and looked at her kind with a confused head tilt. Yes, I'm confused as well. But he's starting to stand so awkwardly. However, he starts to roar once again but is interrupted as it's oni mask shatters and proceeds to vomit out some sort of… black substance. Can't comment on that… Then, he continues to vomit one more times as it lets out… a book… which was dried off from the substance. Geez, what did this guy eat? At the library? Can't seem to know. And just as that… the Oni fell and started to fade away, releasing a pink heart that fades away as well.
*Final Fantasy VIII OST - Balamb Garden
"It's over… But what the hell was he puking for? I mean… he puked out a book so… that's weird. Is this our reward? What is this… an RPG game?" I looked at my Yokai partner as she left with a shrug.
"I dunno. But you should grab the book. It COULD be our reward so it shouldn't be that bad, right?" Provence nudged my right arm with a smirk on her face as I left with a sigh.
"Okay, okay. Let's take our reward and go home. We missed our chance on buying you… meat. Sorry…" I had to apologize to her that we missed out chance due to this. The Heartless-Yokai is done and there's no point of staying here. So, I grabbed the book and as I let my Keyblade disappear in the light. "But hey… I guess earning our first reward was not too shabby."
So, I decided to grab a book and have a closer look at it. The book itself had a dark blue with a golden bordering on the front with a big green gem in the center. However, it's wrapped around with a chain to prevent from someone from opening it. This looks like a tome… Book? Tome? Can't tell of which to say. But surely, this might be something good once I keep this with me at all times.
"Now my appetite is ruined… I have a better idea! Cook me a premium caviar so that way my hunger can be saved.~" Provence pointed at me like a child as I sighed and shook my head.
"I swear… You're unbelievable. That's supposed to be my lunch in case we run out of food…" I responded with a deadpan look on my face. However, she returned it with a glare on her face.
"Oh? Then perhaps I can chew off your arms so you can't summon your Keyblades? A Yokai such as myself requires more food that I can chew." Provence spoke like she is threatening me or rather she's joking.
"Okay, okay. I'll cook one for you, alright?" I groaned in annoyance as she felt cheerful as she poofs once again into her fox form as she leaped up and curled around my neck.
"Yay!~ As expected from a Keyblade Wielder! Now, let's go home so I can eat.~" Provence was cheerful as we decided to head back home. Thanks, fox. For taking my lunch.
"Help… me…" The voice of a female spoke into my mind. I suddenly stopped for a second and looked around.
"Hey, something wrong?" Provence asked me as I shook my head.
"No, it's nothing…" I simply responded as I decided to walk my way back home. What was that voice… did it just said it needs help? Great… this is so confusing…
[OBTAINED: Mysterious Book]
Description: A book with a green gem on the cover. It remains a mystery.
5/21/2020 Taniguchi Residence, Sanzaru City, Japan Evening - Clear Sky
*Persona 4 OST - Signs of Love
Back at my home, Provence was seen simply enjoying her caviar… which was no longer my lunch for tomorrow. It was the last one honestly. Right now, she's enjoying much of herself with that food. Plus, my young sister is asleep so we can't make too much noise.
"I gotta say… you'd make a great cook. Thanks!" Provence had a smile on her face as she was in her Yokai form.
"Yeah, yeah. Eat it up. But I'm still mad." I felt a little irritated over it but I guess it's not wise to get mad over something.
"C'mon, cheer up! Plus, aren't you gonna do something about that book. You haven't opened it, right?" The yokai asked me as she pointed the book with her fork. "Good thing that one didn't got filled with darkness or something. Have you tried reading it?"
"To be honest… I didn't. I don't feel like reading right now. But, Provence… you sure this was a right thing? I know those Heartless are bad but… there's no other way to free your kind from the grasp of the Heartless?" I asked her about it. If there was any way to free them… Provence puts down her fork and shook her head as she looks down on herself…
"No… there's no other way to free them. Once they gave into the darkness. They're beyond saving, sorry…" Provence had her fox ears flop as I petted her head.
"Hey, don't sweat it. I'm sure we can solve this somehow." I replied with a smile on my face. To be honest, I feel like Provence here is my one and only partner who is useful to deal with constant Heartless threats.
"Help me… Someone…" The voice spoke again… it was the same one… this time, she heard it as well.
"Huh? What the hell was that? Makoto, can you explain of what's going on?" Provence noticed as she looked at me.
"I don't know. I heard that voice before after we killed that Heartless-Yokai." I continued and looked at the book. Just as we saw… that Book was seen lightly hopping on the table… what was it doing? Besides… that book is trying to open itself despite the chain. So, I decided to try taking to this voice. "Umm… we can hear you. Is something wrong?"
"Yes. As you see, I am currently sealed as of right now. I mean… I sealed myself despite I'm not to fond of this… world that I was placed in." The voice spoke to us as I come to approach the book.
"Okay…? You want me? To get rid of that chains on you? I mean, you casted it on yourself-" My sentence was cut off as the book hopped again as if she's angry.
"Please unbind me of these chains! I've been trapped and I can't get out for weeks!" The book expressed her anger as I jumped a bit.
"Okay! Okay! Just calm down. Don't wake my sister up. I'll get rid of your chains, alright. Hold still." I calmed her down as I summoned my Keyblade from my hand.
"Hey, is it safe to get rid of her chains? What if she attacks us?" Provence asked me as I shook my head.
"No, I don't think she will. It's best to free her." I replied as I tapped the chains with my keyblade about two times. Then for a few seconds… the chains started to disappear as if it was shattered magically. "There. It's done."
"Thank you. The seal is finally broken. Allow me to introduce myself…" The book continued as it starts to open itself while floating, flipping many pages to a point it stops. Then, the ball of light appears out of the book as it begins to materialize…
"N-No way…" Both of us spoke in unison as we were surprised as the light starts to take shape. As it was taking shape, It was a young women that small who was sitting on the floating open book with two blonde pigtails at medium length along with the purple and orange with a hat that has a letter N on the center. Her dress is rather purple but interesting and has a teal tie. Her leg-wear consists of thigh high socks and white shoes with green circles with a black lining on the center. She has teal eyes as well. Not to mention her wings.
"Hello, you two. My name is Histoire. Please to meet you all but…" The fairy looking girl named Histoire looked around to her surroundings. "I do not know where I am. It feels familiar but rather different."
"You're in my home. Though… seeing you is rather… cute." I asked her while Provence was seen blushing and wagging her tail.
"S-She's cute… I wanna pet her…" Provence whispered and whimpered to herself as I sighed at her. Seriously… get a grip.
"Your home? I see. Though, it sure looks different. But you two… It seems this is our first time meeting you." Histoire seemed interested to meet us. She does look harmless, to say at least.
"Umm… it sure does. Histoire-san, right? We can introduce ourselves. My name is Makoto Taniguchi. And this here is my partner who is also a surviving Yokai, Provence." I continued. "By that look of yours… Are you a Yokai as well?"
"Yokai? I'm sorry. I don't understand of what you mean." Histoire was confused with a concerned look on her face. "What I am is a tomb fairy."
"Tomb Fairy, huh? That's… new." I replied with a surprised tone until I clear my throat. "Ahem… With that out of the way. Can you tell me more of yourself and what happened? You were trapped inside that Heartless-Yokai until… he vomited you out."
"O-Oh… I see. Anyways… I am also the Oracle of Planeptune from Gamindustri. I am tasked to look over our current CPU goddess of Planeptune." Histoire explained about herself as I crossed my arms together and nodded with my eyes closed.
"Ahh… I see… and who is the name of the Goddess you speak?" I asked her.
"Neptune." The tome fairy replied as I nodded again.
"I see, I see. So Nep- Wait… Planeptune? We don't have that in Japan…" I took noticed and looked at her with my open eyes.
"Hmm… Now I understand, I must be sent to this another world. This is rather interesting." Histoire spoke as if she was aware. So… this has got to be real.
"This tomb fairy is literally from the another world. This is exciting… but she's still cute!~" Provence was still affected by Histoire's adorableness.
"Anyways, How did you get here to our world. Aside from the Heartless-Yokai, I mean." I asked her of why she came to our world.
"Very well. Please give me a time to remember. My information of my arrival will take me 3 minutes to remember." Historie said to us as I sighed.
"Just three minutes?" I asked.
"I'm sincerely sorry, my processing is never that great. So, could you two kindly wait until I'm ready?" Historie decided to ask us to wait for three minutes. I guess this isn't a problem. So, we decided to wait. After three minutes has passed, she was ready to explain her story of her arrival. "Thank you for your patience, Makoto and Provence."
"Aww, geez. It's problem! Go on, give us your explanation, cutie.~" Provence kindly asked her to proceeds as she nods.
"Very well. As you see… As I was in charge of preserving history back in my world. Neptune and her sister, Nepgear payed me a visit and talked about unrelated questions that isn't part of Neptune's duty of being a goddess. However, when I told the two when I sensed something troubling… Neptune and Nepgear left right away just to simply help me. But I was wrong… I was all along until this strange man in black hood stood there. He approached me and forced to seal myself out of fear. I tried to call Neptune to save me… but I was too late. He threw me into the darkness and then… here I am. And that is how I arrive here. It's been one week since I've been stuck in this world until I met you." Histoire finished telling us her story of why she came here. But this got my attention.
"A man in black hood? Were you able to see that face?" I asked her as she shook her head with a sigh.
"Sadly, I couldn't see what he looks like. But, if you want me to remember that man' face. That will take me 3 days to remember." Histoire asked us again if she wants to remember of that man. But, I had to halt her.
"No, no, no. We're fine. Scratch that." I continued. "But, I'm sure that guy is responsible for sending you to our world. We'll keep out a eye on that man for you. Trust us."
"Thank you. That would be most appreciated- Aba! Ababababa aba aba abababababa…" Histoire suddenly started to stutter for no reason.
"Look at Histy!~ She's so cute when she stutters.~ God, I wanna cuddle her so badly!~" Provence couldn't handle her cuteness as I sighed… she's not helping..
"Honestly… Hey, Histoire. You okay? Is there something wrong with you?" I asked her as she continued stuttering on.
"I-I d-don't know! Aba! Abababa…" Histoire was confused as I scratched the back of my head.
"Provence… you're not helping… Is there a way to stop her stuttering?" I asked my partner as she calms down.
"Alright, alright! Tap on her head or something. I think that'll do the trick, right?" Provence suggested about it as I thinked for a few seconds.
"Okay? Let's try it." I shrugged as I grabbed Histoire's book while she is still sitting on it. However, I could feel the shake from her. However, I tried tapping on her head once. Thus, her stuttering stops as she begun to open her mouth as it was emitting a sound…
"Hello? Hello? Makoto-san? Did you pick up my call? I've been trying to call you about four times today. I hope you're not busy." The voice of a male came out of Historie's mouth. I jumped a bit due to my surprise. Wait… She's a phone? I don't get it… my phone's in my pocket and- ooooh… My phone is out of battery… But I know that voice. It's Ren Karibuchi. One of my friends who I've known since high school.
"Ren-san? Is that you?" I asked his name.
"Yeah. It's me! Did you hit yourself in a head or something?" Ren asked me in a confused tone as I sighed.
"No, it's not like that. Today's been weird for me, honestly. Remember the day that I saved you and Chifuyu-san from that Heartless-Yokai a few weeks back?" I asked him as he responded.
"Yeah. I remember that. You still have that Keyblade with you. Without you around, we're done for." Ren explained things here and there. To be honest, he's a chill guy.
"I know. However, there's something going on. New weird stuff is happening. Aside from the Heartless-Yokai that you're still studying on. It's something new." I asked my friend about of what's going on.
"Something new? Care to explain to me, Makoto-san?" Ren asked as I nodded as I spoke.
"You see, we recently dealt this Heartless-Yokai at the market this today during the afternoon. Suddenly, it puked out a book after we killed it. When I bought this book home… it turned to be a Tome fairy from the another world. Crazy, isn't it?" I explained to him about the current situation. He seemed skeptical about it.
"Doesn't seem crazy? Not sure if it's fake or something." Ren replied as I sighed.
"Alright… How about we can meet up tomorrow. The same usual place? I'll bring a Tome Fairy with me just to show you proof. Is that okay?" I decided to ask him for our meetup since we haven't done them for weeks. But now's the right moment to do so for tomorrow.
"Sounds great. I'll contact Chifuyu-san as well. Looks like our team is back in action. See you tomorrow?" Ren asked me as I nodded.
"Yeah. See you tomorrow." So, I decided to end the call by tapping on her head once again. Then, Histoire blinks as she clears her throat as it was gone now.
"Ahem… I had a feeling that this would happen…" Histoire sighs as I let the tomb go as she starts to float mid-air. "Now then, I assume you were talking to your friend for a moment, Makoto?"
"Yeah. I trust both of them. After all, I saved them thanks to my Keyblade." I told her about as if she notices of what I said.
"I'm sorry, did I just hear the word 'Keyblade'? I must have heard it somewhere when Neptune was talking about it back in my world." Histoire mentioned it as I had my head tilt a bit.
"Huh? Oh! You mean this?" I asked her as I let out my right hand, summoning my own Keyblade as light particles forms it as I held it. Much to her surprise, the Tome Fairy took a glance at it as she hovers around my weapon and examine it.
"Hmm… I see. So this must be true. As what people call this term based on my information… Does this make you a Keyblade Wielder, Makoto?" Histoire asked me about it as I thinked for a few seconds.
"Hmm… I guess? I could put it as a yes so… Yeah. I am." I had to confirm it that I'm a Keyblade Wielder. That is until…
"Hmm? Makoto-nii… Are you still awake?" The voice of a young girl spoke as I quickly made my Keyblade disappear and we all looked towards the voice… It was Nozomi. She has long black hair and wore a white shirt as she noticed to see what's going on. "Huh? Who's she? Why is she sitting on a book?"
"Oh… Uhh… Umm… This here is Histoire. I uhh… Made her! It was my secret project I've been working on. Pretty neat, huh?" Man, I had to lie… However, she was seen yawning as Nozomi was tired.
"I see… Well, I'm going to bed now… you should do the same…" Nozomi said in a lazy tone as she headed back to her own room. After that, I was met with Histoire's disappointment.
"You really had to do that, Makoto?" Histoire doesn't seemed pleased. I thought it was the only excuse to come up with.
"Wow, nice job. What a great lie, Makoto-kun.~" Provence then teased me as I sighed.
"S-Shut up… It's not… Nevermind, let's go to sleep already. We still gotta meet up with my friends tomorrow." I decided to head to my room just to sleep. Damn, I feel tired…
"Right, I guess we should go to bed. But first. I gotta finish my food." Provence spoke as she goes back to chew down her food.
"Sure, go finish your food." I said sarcastically. "Let's go, Histoire. It's best to get ready for tomorrow."
"O-Okay." Histoire hurried as she hovered next to me.
And so, we decided to sleep. To be honest, tomorrow is going to be a long day for me. Besides, we have Histoire now. Provence is still useful. After all, I saved her when I first met that Yokai. Though, she doesn't seem okay when she kills her own kind. That, I understand. Which is why getting rid of Heartless and Heartless-Yokai is my specialty. Then, inside my room. It was still clean as usual. I rested on my bed as Histoire hovers down and lands on my desk.
"If you're thinking about Provence. Don't worry, she'll sleep later." I asked her as she shook her head.
"It's not that… I'm just trying to think about of how do I get back to my own world. This darkness took me and I came to your world." Histoire sighs. "I just hope Neptune doesn't do anything reckless or lazy as a Goddess."
"Hmm? Why are you worried about this Neptune?" I asked her as she explained to me.
"You see, Neptune is a Goddess but she doesn't tend to her duties sometimes and be lazy such as playing games. I told her many times but she does listen… sometimes. Which is why she must ensure that Planeptune mustn't fall as long our nation still has the remaining Shares." Histoire explained to me about Neptune and terms that I never heard of before.
"Okay? That seems reasonable of why you look over your Neptune. And Shares? Never heard of it but I'm not interested of learning more. But… is there a way for you to return back to your own world?" I asked her about it as she begun to think.
"Hmm… I do have the ability to do so by opening portals. From here to my world? That would take me approximately 3 years to create a portal if it's alright with you." Histoire explained of her abilities and time as I seemed confused by it. Three years? That's way worse!
"N-No, I mean… You can scratch that! I'll try to find a way to take you back to your own world so everything can be normal once again." Then, I started to yawn. "Oh great… seems I gotta go to sleep. We can pick this up tomorrow., okay?"
"Okay then. Have a good night." Histoire nodded as she disappears and closes herself on the table.
"Night." I replied as I relaxed on my bed, relaxing my mind for a bit once. All that fighting against that Heartless-Yokai makes me a bit sleepy. After all, I feel like meeting Histoire herself from the another world is sure something. So, I decided to close my eyes and sink in as the noise surrounds me begins to become silent.
5/22/2020 Mizuhara Overpass, Sanzaru City, Japan Daytime - Clear Sky
*Persona 4 OST - Heartbeat, Heartbreak
And so it was the next day. Me and Provence managed to arrive to our usual hideout during our youth days. As soon we saw two of their bikes. I can tell my friends has already arrived early. Or they were waiting for us? Oh well, I decided to slide down the grass slope and I propelled myself and landed near to my friends.
"Hey, Makoto-san! Glad you arrived! I see you bought your Yokai friend with you, huh?" The blonde haired man wearing a green t-shirt and white shorts as he was seen learning against the wall. That's Ren Karibuchi.
Next to him was a tall women with red long wavy hair with light yellow eyes. She was seen wearing a black tank top with a black unzipped hoodie, tight jeans, and grey laced boots. She had her arms crossed as she kept her chill expression on her face. Her name is Chifuyu Fujiwara, she's actually my childhood friend which I known her for that long.
"Yeah, I did. Also, I'm glad you came, Chifuyu-san. I guess Ren-san has notified you as well?" I asked her as she nods.
"Indeed. You told me about something strange is going on so I'd be happy to listen, Makoto-kun." Chifuyu said as I nodded and took a deep breath.
"Right… the reason why I called you to is because something is going on in this world…" I explained to the two as Ren begun to think.
"We know that something is going on as you mentioned. But what kind?" Ren asked as I decided to present something to them.
"This." I proceed to grab out a book from my strap holster made for carrying books. Oh and, Provence made it for me.
"Huh? A Book? You just came to present us a book?" Chifuyu was slightly confused as I shook my head.
"Not any kind of book. It's a Tome… a living Tome." I continued to look at Histoire. "Hey, you can reveal yourself now."
The tome starts to respond as it floats up away from my hand. She then opens herself up, revealing her fairy form as she sat on her pages. Much to my friend's surprise. I hope that really interest them as strange things are going on.
"H-Holy crap! You're not joking!" Ren gasped as he looked at Histoire with his very own eyes. "Chifuyu-san! Are you seeing this?! This has gotta be real!"
"Not gonna lie… he's telling us the truth…" Chifuyu has the same response.
"You two, I would like you to meet Histoire. She's from the another world known as Gamindustri. Also the Oracle of Planeptune." I introduced Histoire to my friends as they still quite surprised to meet her.
"Hello there, you two. I take it you must be Ren Karibuchi and Chifuyu Fujiwara?" Histoire asked their names as both nodded. "Splendid. I'm looking forward to knowing each other."
"See? She's harmless. Like I said, we came here to discuss of what's going on." I told the two as I continued. "Besides, there's still Heartless I need to slay if they ever show up."
"Right! Discussions! We forgot about that. Anyways… let's begin." Ren then clears his throat as he begins explaining things that are going on. "First off, Makoto-san here recently met Histoire-chan from the another world. Say, how did you meet her?"
"Okay… We killed a Heartless-Yokai taking form of a oni samurai. Then it puked her out and that's… how we met her." I had to explain that kind of weird story.
"That's… interesting." Chifuyu continued. "Speaking of which. Is she capable of fighting?"
"To put it at that… Yes. I can fight. However, I am told by Makoto himself that I'm not allowed to use my abilities. Instead, I am going to record his journey within my pages." Histoire explained as I talked in.
"When we were walking our way to you. I wanted to see Histoire's abilities and it's… devastating. I mean, I told her to target that big tree but her magic is off the charts. So, I asked her to keep record of my journey. That's the reason why." I explained to my friends about it as they seem to agree.
"Okay, so… Why is Historie doing here in our world, then? Doesn't she need to return to her friends? I feel like they're worries for her…" Chifuyu held her right arm. I understand her feelings.
"That's why I'm trying to find a way to send her back to her own world. She could create a portal from here to Gamindustri… but it would take 3 years to wait. So, I wanted to send her back in my own way if possible. Besides, all I can do is use a Keyblade and cast magic. That's about it." I told my Chifuyu as she approaches to Histoire and lightly pets her.
"But… she's adorable… Just look her. Don't you think, Ren-san?" Chifuyu pets the tome fairy as Ren nods.
"Y-Yeah. She is… but that's no the time! We're here for a reason. This discussion is important!" Ren told us as Chifuyu noticed as she stopped petting her.
"R-Right. Sorry, Histoire-chan." Chifuyu blushed as she looked away, only for Histoire to nod.
"It's okay. I'm surprised to meet new people such as you and Ren." Histoire spoke as Provence stepped in.
"Look, I know we're having good talks and all. But can we all just listen to what Ren has to say?" Provence told us all as we decided to listen to our friend as he starts talking.
"Thank you, Provence-san. Now then… Makoto-san. I know this is going to be a tough journey for you. You have to find a way to send Histoire back home. If I could take a hint… Your Keyblade might be capable of… you know, creating portals that leads to the another world?" Ren suggested about my Keyblade as I begun to think… My Keyblade is capable of creating portals to the another world? I don't think that's possible… If I can do it… but how?
"That… requires me to take time to master it. It ain't easy, Ren-san." I only explained to him about using Keyblades here and there. To be honest, That is possible… but it's not easy, still.
"I know, I know. So, with that said. We all need to keep an eye on our surroundings if there is any Heartless attacks. Makoto-san and Provence-san here are the only two who can fight against those freaks. Plus, I'll let you know if there's any Heartless sightings. Same goes for you as well, Chifuyu-san. Understood?" Ren said as we all nodded.
"No problem. Though, I'm still busy with my sword practice with my sensei so I may don't have time, Ren-san." Chifuyu spoke to him.
"No worries. Just do your best, Chifuyu-san." Ren then continued. "Anyways… I guess this concludes our meeting. I gotta head to work now. Can't be late or else I'm gonna get screwed over!"
"Good luck, Ren-san. I'll be heading my way to the dojo to train once again. You best take care, Makoto-kun." Chifuyu kindly smiled as she waved and parted ways.
"Yeah! Take care of yourself when you're dealing with Heartlesses!" Ren yelled as he parted ways and started running.
"Yeah…" I said to myself as Histoire looked at me.
"Makoto-san. I know you are determined to bring me home somehow. I want to say you have my deepest gratitude." Histoire then thanked me as I chuckled a bit.
"It's no problem. I just gotta do my best, honestly. I promise you that we're in this together. You, Me, and Provence." I spoke with my confidence as Histoire smiled.
"That's our Makoto for ya'. He's a real handful when it comes to things." Provence talked in as I looked at her.
"Hey, we're a team. So we can't lose easily. All we just gotta do is to live on… and hopefully do our best." I gave the two thumbs up just to encourage them. The both nodded as I grabbed Histoire as she turns back in her tome form as we decided to explore around the city to look out for more Heartless.
Third Person POV
*Persona 3 OST - Fearful Expierence
"So… it seems that Keyblade boy is making his move, huh?" The mysterious man in a black hood as he was seen standing on the top of the building from afar. However, his face was covered by darkness within his hood. "Something tells me… this guy really peaks my interest. If he is capable of creating portals that leads to new worlds. Then I won't have to be bored anymore. Heheh… Makoto Taniguchi… Let's see if you catch me if you can."
Thus, the man in black hood walked away from the building as he suddenly disappeared out of sight…
5/22/2020 Residential Area, Sanzaru City, Japan Evening - Clear Sky
Makoto POV
It was nighttime… light poles were left on as Me and Provence were seen walking our way back. I still have Histoire with me as she is on my book holster strapped to my waist. However, I was looking at my partner who was seen putting one arrow to her crossbow of her.
"I gotta say, Provence… You did well sniping those Heartless a few hours ago. I hope treating you a beef steak ramen would help you out." I asked her as Provence puts her crossbow on her back.
"It sure did! Hey, Makoto. Do you mind taking me to that same place again?" Provence asked me with her twinkling eyes as I sighed.
"If you behave and do well of helping me. Then, I'll treat you." I told her as she smiled. To be honest, I feel like we did well working together.
"Well… aren't you the colorful crew." The mysterious cocky voice spoke out of nowhere as we stand alert… I'm not liking this…
*Persona 3 OST - A Voice Someone Calls
"Huh!? Who's there!? Show yourself!" I yelled to the voice as Provence readied her crossbow… However, her ears flicked once as she detects something.
"Makoto… someone is coming towards us…" Provence warned as I stood ready with my Keyblade out. Just as that… a mystery hooded figure steps out from the shadows as he stood in there, revealing himself by the light pole.
"What you never heard of me before? Geez… I mean like… C'mon. You can do better than that. You're so cliche and dramatic. It's not like you're trying to act to stupid." The hooded figure spoke as he facepalms in some… dramatic way. What?
"To be honest, I never heard of you. You got a nice hood there, not gonna lie. Trying to conceal your ugly face of yours? Perhaps you dipped your skin right into the bonfire." I taunted him with that smirk on my face. He seemed to be unimpressed.
"I'll take that as an compliment but no." He continued. "But seriously. I'm not here to meet you. I'm only here to meet that book that you have."
"A book? Wait, no… You mean… Histoire?" I asked him as the Tome Fairy responded while she is in my holster.
"That voice… I know you! You're that hooded man who took me to this world! There's no denying that you're the culprit here." Histoire spoke as the hooded man clapped.
"Yup! That's me! Guilty as charged!" The hooded man continued. "Now then… Keyblade Wielder, will you please entertain me? I'm not here to fight you."
"Entertain you? What will it be, hooded man?" I held my Keyblade to point.
"H-Hey. Don't start pointing at me if it's my fault. Okay, look. I'm going to make this short… Just because I'm not here to fight you… Means you'll be fighting them instead." Suddenly, the hooded man snapped his fingers of his left hand… He started summoning two weird white squidly monsters squirming… Wait a second… what is that? It's not the Heartless or the Heartless-Yokai… The emblem is different. I prepared myself. Same goes for Provence.
*Kingdom Hearts OST - Night of Fate
"Those are not Heartless… What are they!?" I demanded answers from him as he laughs.
"Why yell at me? You know I can still hear you, you know? This is a test to see if you're good enough. After all, these Nobodies are quite the handful. Again, if you're good enough for my attention. I'd be happy to fight you! Until then, Impress me. Cya!~" The hooded man bowed as he begun to quickly disappear in a flash.
"W-Wait! Damn! He's gone… Provence, you know what we have to do." I asked my partner as she nods.
"We beat them!" Provence then dashed towards them as she fired her crossbow. However, the white monster that the person called a "Nobody" dodged the shot as she noticed. "W-What!?"
"I see. They love to squirm around and dodge projectiles… Leave the beatings to me!" I jumped into action as I swung my keyblade down below as the Nobody dodged it. "Don't think so!"
I changed the direction of my attack to swing it upwards as I launched a Nobody into the air. I leaped up high as it swung it to the left and right. I controlled my momentum mid-air as I frontflip once to smack the Nobody to the ground as I went for the kill, piercing the Nobody completely as it disappears. Good, first one down.
"Provence! Try to focus on your kicks!" I commanded my Yokai partner as she was seen going up close and personal as she tried to land some kicks.
"I'm trying to!" Provence yelled as she tried to get close but the second Nobody kept dogging and swerving. "You bastard… Just die!"
"Makoto, Provence is in danger. You must save her!" Histoire warned me as I nodded.
"Leave that to me!" I agreed as I decided to cast my Keyblade some magic to concentrate… "Blizzard!"
I let out a ball of misty ice as it was coming towards to the Nobody. Just as it made contact, the freak is completely frozen in one place. Provence noticed and looked at me. So, I gave her a thumbs up. She nodded as she grabs out her Crossbow again to reload it. Then, she aims it towards the head.
"Farewell…" Provence said as she pulled the trigger, letting the arrow pierce the Nobody as it disappears, causing the ice to shatter. So, it was over… I had my Keyblade disappear as Provence approached to me with her Crossbow on her back.
"Makoto… I feel like this is not going to be easy… that man who knows Histoire is not going to pull some punches. Man, he's so annoying… I wanna punch him in the face and eat him." Provence pounded her fist. I patted her head to calm her.
"Now, now. There's no need to get angry. We were prepared and that's good. For now, let's just go home and call it a day. I'm getting tired so I shouldn't make my sister worry." I talked to her as she seems to understand and sighs.
"I guess you're right… But I'm still hungry!" Provence then lets out a happy tone as she poofs back into her fox form and wraps around my neck. "C'mon, cook me something meaty!"
"I swear, Provence… you're unbelievable." I couldn't let go but I still kept a smile on my face as I decided to walk home. To be honest… it felt like our journey has already just begun. Whatever this hooded man is doing… I'll find him for sure and eradicate all Heartless in my world."
Third Person POV
Meanwhile… the hooded man watches Makoto from afar once again during the night sky. He had a smile on his face under the hood. Though, he felt like he couldn't waste any time. So, he opened up a portal made out of darkness and turns around.
"Hmph. We'll meet once again, Keyblade Wielder. I'm going to enjoy this…" The hooded man spoke his last words as he enters inside the portal as it closes itself…
Makoto and Provence's journey is yet far from over… Thus, the real journey has just begun.
ENDING THEME - Dog Days by MAN WITH A MISSION
*Theme plays*
The scene starts to show Makoto sitting on the edge of the tall building to look at the view of Sanzaru City as the time of days starts to pass by fast while the wind blows his face.
Counting on the cracks in the pavement
Counting on till I reach a better place
What is wrong l can't figure out but
l feel alright feel alright feel all
The scene starts to show a transition of Makoto walking down the sidewalk at night in the city where people pass through him. Suddenly, the time stops as he stood there and turns to his right to look at the glass reflection of himself holding a Keyblade on his hand.
Let it out find a replacement
Let it out cause it's restless everywhere
What is wrong l can't figure out but
I'll be alright be alright
The next scene shows Provence in her fox form as she was seen roaming around in the Taniguchi Residence until she looks at the reflection of the sliding glass door to show herself in her Yokai form while holding her Crossbow on her right hand.
Recalling out the days I remember
Recalling out all the scenes of yesterday
Innocent blue and too young but I feel so right feel so right feel so
The next scene shows Ren sitting on the top of the house rooftops to gaze at the rising sun in the morning. Next shows Chifuyu who was seen kneeling alone inside the dojo as it was slightly dark inside.
I'm so high and dry and
l don't even know the reason why
How much more will I be drifting on to try to clean these pile of lies
The next scene shows Makoto trapped inside the darkness as blue glowing chains starts to wrap around his arms and legs as he felt pain. Suddenly, the light shines on him as he notices it. He then tries to break out the chain from his right hand as it finally shatters as he starts to reach out his hand towards the light as it blinds him completely.
Yeah Yeah and I'm losing it
Yeah Yeah When I'm choosing it
Yeah Yeah Breaking out out for the better way
Calling up the dog days to be
Yeah Yeah Can I seize it to
Yeah Yeah And reveal it to
Yeah Yeah Breaking out
Out from the boring days
Calling up the dog days to live again
Then the next scene shows Makoto running along the dirt path near the beach as he was seen holding his Keyblade as the time of day starts to slowly progress. Then, Provence in her yokai form arrives to run with him. Histoire appears out of Makoto's book holster as she follows him. Ren, Chifuyu, and Nozomi joins in as they run as the sun slowly rises. Then, the scene transitions to where they arrived to the beach with the sun rising. Makoto then raised up his Keyblade as it created a beam of light, blinding everyone as it ends with a pure white background.
-[Next Chapter - The Reality: Pursuit]-
Makoto Taniguchi, the Keyblade Wielder who lives in the real world known as "The Reality". Trained by the blue haired women named Aqua. After she suddenly disappeared and leaves the world in Makoto's hands. Partnered with a surviving Yokai named Provence and encountered a Tome Fairy from the another world named Histoire. Now, his world is placed in danger when the hooded man makes his presence, testing Makoto's worthiness. Now, he made up his mind. To save his world, his friends, his family. He must pursuit the man who challenged him to a unjust game. A chase to different worlds.
Author's Note: Thank you so much for reading my first ever Kingdom Hearts story. I've been wanting to do this since 2016. Yet, I never got a chance to do so but now it's done. I know Kingdom Hearts 3 is out now so everyone's is enjoying it. Now, before you ask "Can you include more anime and game worlds plox? DBZ is my favorite because overpowered characters etc etc plz plz plz plox pretty please." No. I'm NOT taking any requests. They're completely pointless. I myself, have decided what worlds I have already choose and it's FINAL. Sorry, this is my story and I will decide what to do with it. And no, I'm not taking any requests on another story idea based on mine. Again, I'm sorry. But yeah… I've been working on this story's worlds, details, etc for years now. Got my motivation back so that's good. Anyways, the next chapter will conclude his Beginning Arc in The Reality and possibility open new world for Makoto to visit. He still need to take Histoire back to her own world tho but that's a mystery. Until then… Switch on your Youth!
-[The Histoire Compendium]-
[Keyblade - Total Eclipse]
Strength: 7+
Magic: 7+
Ability: Parry (Allows the user to parry incoming attacks, staggering them. Parrying projectiles can deflect back to enemies.)
Formchange: Not Yet Discovered
Type: Power
Wielder: Makoto Taniguchi
Information: A weapon of unknown origin. A weapon that said to be shaped like a key. However, it has a potential of opening to new worlds or towards people's heart. Thus, this weapon possess great strength and magic. Making it a perfectly balanced Keyblade.
[World - The Reality]
Origin: The Real World
Information: The Reality is basically the real world itself like today. Magic does not exist in this world. However, due to an strange anomaly. Heartless has begun their attack, even turning Yokais of the Japanese Folklore into Heartless-Yokai as well. The current resident, Makoto Taniguchi is from this world and tasked to protect The Reality from the Heartlesses and potentially the strange man in black robes.
[Character - Makoto Taniguchi]
Age: 20
Origin: Sanzaru City, Japan (The Reality)
Role: Protagonist/Party Leader
Information: He is the protagonist and the leader of his own party. Before he had a Keyblade, he was a normal man who lost his dead end job and desires to find his new career. During the attack of the Heartless, Makoto was one of them until he was saved by a woman named Aqua. Trained by her for two years until she suddenly left. Now tasked to protect his world from the Heartless and Nobodies. He is partnered with his yokai named Provence. His motto was "To save of what remains".
