Author's Notes: Alright, guys and gals. This is it – the third and final rewrite of Kingdom Hearts: Linked into One. This time, we're doing things the right way – no Mary Sues, no delays and definitely no god powers.
I think I've managed to come up with a decent start to the story's prologue – no more starting with the Dive to the Heart dream. It's getting a little old to be honest… Don't worry though – Mina will have her Dive to the Heart moment in the future chapters.
For now, let's get started – I don't own Kingdom Hearts nor its' characters. I only own my OCs.
Prologue – In the Beginning.
Deep within the universe where there was both light and darkness lay a city named Twilight Town – a town that was stuck in the endless sunset. Like its' name implied – the sun never set nor did it rise.
Every day, the citizens of Twilight Town would go about their normal day – either with school or doing odd jobs in order to raise some munny. Life was absolutely normal in this little village…
But nothing good ever lasts. The peace was interrupted by the arrival of strange black creatures with glowing yellow eyes. They were called the Heartless. Beings that were born from the darkness in people's hearts. Their goal was to find and consume as many hearts as possible, so that their numbers may grow bigger and bigger. However, they were not only the main problem.
Besides the Heartless, another group of creatures were also occupying the town. Strange grayish humanoid monsters that were able to change their shapes and bend in ways that cannot be done by a simple humans. A symbol which resembled a heart but was splintered at end was located at the top of their heads. They were called the Nobodies. Creatures that weren't supposed to exist. Nobodies were the body and soul of a person who had lost his or her heart to the Heartless. An interesting thing about these creatures was that they did not feel any emotion – in fact, they pretend to have feelings.
The Heartless and Nobodies were once powerful foes due to the fact that they endangered the universe and its worlds too many times. In the end, however – both were vanquished by a group of heroes. With the threat of the Heartless and Nobodies over, peace had returned. Or so everyone thought…
In one of Twilight Town's many areas – a place called Sunset Hill, there was a young man. He was wearing a guard's uniform which consisted of a dark slate grey jacket, silver highlights and two rows of gold buttons on the front. There was also a black belt, a pair of gloves with silver, curved heart symbols which adorned his hands, black knee-high boots and a tattered, red scarf. His hair which was dark, shoulder-length was slicked back, one of his eyes were colored gold and his ears were pointed. An interesting feature was the eye patch covering his right eye and the jagged scar over his left cheek.
To many people, this young man would be described as an ordinary person going about his everyday business. However, looks could be deceiving… What many didn't know was that this young man had a big secret – one that he was willing to keep to himself no matter.
The person clenched his fists in frustration and rubbed his eyes very slowly – currently, he was waiting for someone important to arrive at Sunset Hill… yet no arrival so far.
The man wearing the guard uniform had arrived nearly about an hour ago due to the fact that "an old friend" had something important to tell him. It didn't concern the younger person at first, but when he heard the word: "Keyblade" – he immediately agreed. So, here he was – standing at Sunset Hill and waiting for the "old friend" for about an hour. No show so far…
"Ugh… I swear to Kingdom Hearts, ya old coot… If your intention of inviting me here was to make me wait whilst being bored to death, then it's clearly work-" The younger man never finished his sentence due to a dark portal opening behind him.
Stepping out of the dark portal was a bald old man with a tanning complexion, a curled silver goatee, pointed ears and golden eyes. His clothing consisted of a black cloak with the hood being down, a silver zipper and pull strings. There was a devilish smirk plastered on his face.
The young man let out a frustrating sound. "Finally! Took your sweet ass time, ya old coot! Where the hell were you?" He asked, but the old man didn't give him an answer. Instead, he just chuckled and responded. "It's been a long time, Braig. I assume that you are finally whole again?" The old man asked the mysterious uniformed guard now known as Braig.
Braig on the other hand rolled his eyes and smirked. "What do you think?" He asked.
"Hmph. Still as laid-back and cocky as ever, I see." The old man replied to which Braig snorted with the same smirk still plastered on his face. "Laid-back and cocky? As if. This is just how I behave." He explained.
Now it was the old man's turn to roll his eyes in disbelief. "I can see that even after becoming Xigbar, you are still the same mercenary I recruited many years ago. Do you remember that?" The old man asked and Braig nodded.
How could Braig ever forget about his important role a couple of years ago? It only seemed like yesterday that he became a Nobody… Many years ago, Braig was once an apprentice to a great scientist named Ansem the Wise in Radiant Garden. Unbeknownst to anyone, the mercenary swore his loyalty to an elderly man by the name of Xehanort – a Keyblade Master who harbored a secret agenda that was shrouded in darkness. His goal was to recreate a legendary conflict known as the Keyblade War using a powerful weapon called the X-Blade to unlock the heart of all worlds – Kingdom Hearts itself. To achieve this goal, he decided to recruit one of Ansem's apprentices – Braig. The mercenary agreed to do so under one condition – wield the Keyblade for himself.
And so, Xehanort and Braig began targeting a fellow Keyblade Master of Light known as Eraqus alongside his students – Aqua, Terra and Ventus. Unfortunately, the Dark Keyblade Master's attempts to recreate a second Keyblade War were unsuccessful due to the intervention of the Keyblade Wielders of Light. Despite this, Xehanort had managed to destroy the lives of Aqua, Terra and Ventus.
In an effort to keep himself young forever until his goal was achieved, Xehanort had forced his heart into Terra's body. Aqua was sent into the Realm of Darkness and Ventus… nobody knew where he was or where his heart had disappeared to. Not even Braig and Xehanort.
Meanwhile, the new Xehanort had awakened in Radiant Garden and became one of Ansem's apprentices alongside five others. Eventually, the Heartless arrived in the Realm of Light and terrible experiments began. Ansem forbade the apprentices to do more research on test subjects and he was soon banished into the Realm of Darkness. The new Xehanort, Braig and the four scientists soon lost their hearts to the Heartless and became Nobodies.
An organization of thirteen Nobodies was established in order to gain back the hearts they've lost to the Heartless. Unbeknownst to the rest of the members, Xemnas - Xehanort's Nobody and Xigbar – Braig's Nobody had their own agenda for forming the Organization.
Many years later, the Organization had been defeated by the efforts of a new Keyblade Master called Sora and his friends. Most of the members had gained their humans forms including Braig and the real Xehanort.
Originally, Xehanort's Heartless and Nobody – Ansem and Xemnas both planned to summon Kingdom Hearts. Yet, both were vanquished and destroyed by the Keyblade Master Sora.
However, even with the defeat of the Organization – Xehanort had so many other backup plans in store that he hadn't told anyone, not even the heroes of light – except for Braig.
The real Xehanort insisted that he keep his true plan in secret until it was time to unleash it. Braig was somewhat disappointed that they didn't go along with it immediately, but the mercenary was willing to wait.
So, a few months later – the restored Braig had begun acting as spy for Xehanort yet again. Just like in Radiant Garden or the other worlds many years ago…
One day, Xehanort had requested that Braig meet in Twilight Town. More specifically, Sunset Hill… away from civilian eyes.
And now here was Braig today – standing at Sunset Hill in Twilight Town and talking with the one who would grant him the ability to wield a Keyblade one day – Master Xehanort. The Keyblade Master who attempted to spark a second Keyblade War in the past… and failed.
But he wouldn't this time. No, he would not fail. His goal was going to be achieved… no matter what. With or without allies he would do it. Kingdom Hearts would Xehanort's… and nobody else's.
Braig snapped out of thoughts on remembering his past a couple of years ago and decided to get onto the main topic at hand – why he came here in the first place. "Alright, Xehanort – let's get onto why you wanted me to come here. What's so important that you made me come to this backwater world?" The mercenary asked.
Xehanort gave him a smirk in response. "You'll be happy to know that I am moving forward with my next plan to summon Kingdom Hearts." At this reply, Braig's eyebrows were raised in confusion. "What makes you so sure that this time you'll succeed?" The mercenary asked.
Xehanort gave him a cold murderous glare. "It… will… succeed! This time I won't be stopped by mere children! This I swear!" At Xehanort's reply, Braig rolled his eyes in disbelief.
"What about Sora and his friends?" The mercenary asked with an amused smirk to which Xehanort summoned his own Keyblade – No Name and aimed it towards Braig's throat.
The mercenary's smile disappeared and he gulped in response. "Okay! Okay! Fine, fine! I won't joke around anymore! Just put that thing away from my throat!" He pleaded.
Xehanort continued glaring at him for a few more seconds until he sighed in frustration and dismissed his Keyblade away. Braig took a deep breath and relaxed.
"Jeez, old coot. Almost forgot about that move..." Braig stated with a nervous smile in fear that he might be threatened by Xehanort yet again.
The elder Keyblade Master did no such thing and turned to look at the never-ending sun. "Hmph! To answer your question, Braig… This "Sora" and his friends might be a force to be reckoned with, but I am not afraid to challenge them. Aqua, Terra, Ventus and even Eraqus! They were the true opponents! Keyblade Wielders of such power and magnitude! Yet, I doubt this Sora and his friends are too much trouble." He finished explaining.
"I don't know, old coot. Sora seems like no pushover… not to mention he defeated your Heartless and Nobody. Plus, according to him – his friends are his power or something like that. Lastly, let's not forget he has a strong heart and has heavy resistance to darkness." Braig explained to which Xehanort went into deep thinking.
Xehanort had to consider Braig's point – even though Sora was an ordinary teenager who had just inherited the ability to wield the Keyblade, he was already a force to be reckoned with. The boy had never received any training in wielding the legendary weapon and already he had managed to best both Xehanort's Heartless and Nobody – Ansem and Xemnas.
Both his halves had underestimated Sora and his friends. Ansem – The Seeker of Darkness's plan involved manipulating a witch called Maleficent to find seven maidens of the purest heart and flood the Realm of Light with Heartless in order to open the way to Kingdom Hearts. Xemnas – Xehanort's Nobody formed Organization XIII alongside Xigbar, the apprentices and rest of the members. Their goal was also gaining an entrance into Kingdom Hearts and retrieving the hearts that they lost.
Unfortunately, both the Seeker of Darkness and the Organization Superior fell to the wrath of the new Keyblade Bearer Sora. Granted, the death of his halves were a necessary sacrifice in order for the real Xehanort to return to the Realm of Light… still, Sora and his friends did seem like a real threat.
"Hmmm… I see your point. Very well, then… we'll keep our eyes and ears open for this "Sora" or his allies to make a move. I've sent you on reconnaissance to my home world of Destiny Island since the new Keybearer and his two other friends live there as well. Tell me what you've learnt so far." Xehanort demanded.
Braig gave him a nod. "For now, we don't have to worry about Sora or his two other friends – Riku and Kairi. From what I've gathered by secretly spying on them – turns out the brats' parents grounded them from going on anymore "outer space adventures" – the punishment has gone on for months." He explained and Xehanort's eyebrows were raised in interest.
"Really? Then this is good news… since Sora and his friends' parents ground them, we'll be able to proceed forward with my new plan to unlock Kingdom Hearts. Hence the reason why I had you summoned here in order to explain what I need you to do…" Xehanort finished.
"Oh, yea… the reason why I was summoned here. Let's get it on, old coot. What's the plan and what do I need to do?" Braig asked.
"First things first, my plan… Braig, we're going to create a new Organization." Xehanort revealed to which Braig was surprised. "A new Organization? Like Xemnas's…?" The mercenary asked, but the elder Keyblade Master shook his head.
"No… not like Organization XIII. Xemnas's attempts to reach Kingdom Hearts is in the past along with the Nobodies. Braig, you and I will be forming a new group. One that is comprised of the finest hearts of pure darkness. A group so powerful and deadly that the Heroes of Light will have no choice but to bow before for us!" Xehanort declared with a smirk.
Braig whistled in an impressed tone and with a smirk plastered on his face. "Even after you've returned to the Realm of Light… you're still the same dark Keyblade Master I knew all those years ago. So… what's our new Organization's name?" The mercenary asked.
Xehanort chuckled in response to Braig's question. "We will call ourselves… the Dark Order. Together – you, myself and our others future members will open the way to Kingdom Hearts… and create a new universe! One in which light and darkness will be in perfect balance!" The elderly Keyblade Master declared.
Braig smirked – so far it was a good plan… for now at least. "Alright, old coot. I'll join the Dark Order under one condition – obtain the Keyblade in the end. Do we have a deal?" He asked as he pulled his gloved hand for Xehanort to shake.
Xehanort shook it. "Of course. Remain loyal to me… and the Keyblade will be yours in the end. Understood?" He asked and Braig nodded.
"Loud and clear, old coot. So, what's the first objective? Finding people that are easily corrupted and bring them to our new headquarters?" Braig asked in the hopes of getting this job done soon, so he can get his hands on the Keyblade fast.
Surprisingly, he wasn't expecting Xehanort to shake his head. "No… for now, I have a job for you. One that is important for the future of the Dark Order. If you succeed, you'll be one step closer to obtaining the Keyblade as your own. Are you listening?" Xehanort asked.
Braig nodded with a bored look on his face. "Yeah, yeah… just tell me what I need to do, old coot." He demanded.
"Very well, then… a few days ago, one of the Heartless managed to pick up a very strong reading coming from a world that I've never heard about until now." Xehanort explained and Braig became surprised yet again – a new world?
"A new world, huh? Why didn't Xemnas, myself or the rest of the Organization discovered this world whilst we were Nobodies?" Braig asked.
"I have no idea to be honest… it seems that this mysterious world has done a good job of staying hidden. Even Xemnas and Ansem couldn't find it using their Heartless and Nobody soldiers." Xehanort explained and Braig gave him a somewhat small nod. "I see… so, what exactly do I need to do? Go to this new and recently discovered world, command the Heartless to find the Keyhole and devoir the heart of the world? Is that it?" The mercenary asked.
"Yes… and no. You will command a small number of Heartless and order them to devoir the heart of this new world… but not before you finish the task I've prepared for you." Xehanort explained.
"And that task would be…?" Braig asked.
"The Heartless have managed to detect an incredible power coming from one of this mysterious new world's inhabitants. At first, I didn't believe it… but when I was told that this power rivals that of the Princesses of Hearts – I immediately became interested." Xehanort explained.
"So… this power that the Heartless discovered – is it shrouded in Light only? Like the Princesses of Heart?" Braig asked, but Xehanort shook his head and smirked. "Not just shrouded in Light… here's the interesting part – there is also darkness located somewhere inside the individual's power or maybe even – Heart." He finished explained and the mercenary was impressed.
An individual that had a Light and Dark power inside of him or her? That was a first – even for Braig.
"Someone who has both a Light and Darkness power inside them? That's a first… I mean you've told me about the Princesses of Heart, but I've never heard of someone who has power over both Light and Darkness. You sure that's what the Heartless told you, old coot?" Braig asked with a suspicious look on his face.
Xehanort nodded. "Indeed they have, Braig. I am not surprised that you haven't heard of an individual who has the power of Light and Darkness inside him or her. I have told you about the Princesses of Heart and the abilities they possess… but never have I told you of another individual who is the key to unlocking the gateway to Kingdom Hearts itself." Braig was surprised and intrigued.
"Another individual? Someone like the Princesses?" Braig asked and Xehanort nodded. "Not like the Princesses of Heart, no… while the seven pure hearts have only light and no darkness in their hearts… this one has both. Which brings me to the main story at hand – Braig, are you familiar with the lore of the Keyblade Princess?" Xehanort asked and Braig immediately became confused.
The Keyblade Princess? Now that was a title that Braig wasn't familiar with… granted, he was knowledgeable in the story about the Princesses of Hearts since Xehanort told him many years ago… but this is the first time he ever heard of this individual. The Keyblade Princess and the story about her… Braig had to hear this one.
Braig shook his head. "As if, you old coot. I don't know the lore of this "Keyblade Princess" – mind explaining it to me?" He asked.
"I thought so… Braig, allow me to share with the tale of the Keyblade Princess. Now then…" He took a deep breath and began to explain. "In ancient times, before the start of the first Keyblade War, people believed that light was a gift from the heart of all worlds – Kingdom Hearts. As I've told you many years ago back in Radiant Garden, Kingdom Hearts was safeguarded by its counterpart – the X-Blade. Yet, the heart of all worlds needed more than just a weapon to protect the Realm of Light and the Universe. It need a human guardian – a worthy Knight. One day, a baby girl was born… Kingdom Hearts chose this individual to be its knight. Thus… the Keyblade Princess was born. Soon, many wielders desired the power of light for themselves and thus the Keyblade War began. Darkness was introduced soon after into the world when it was whole. Unlike the wielders who desired the light for themselves… the Keyblade Princess remained loyal to Kingdom Hearts and protect it with all her might. In the aftermath of the war, the X-blade was shattered into twenty pieces – seven of light and thirteen of darkness. In the end, Kingdom Hearts disappeared within the darkness. Yet, the light survived… in the hearts of children. As for the first Keyblade Princess… she still remained the guardian of Kingdom Hearts – protecting its secret and ensuring that no one will find a way to summon it. She continued to do this until she grew old and passed away. The power of the first Keyblade Princess was transferred into her child and so on… and so on… And thus, Braig – this is the end of the tale." The elderly Keyblade Master finished.
Braig made out a whistling noise which indicated that he was impressed – it seems that the Keyblade Princess tale did indeed intrigued him.
"Alright, old coot. Ya caught my interest with the story of this "Keyblade Princess"… So, tell me – how does one become the princess actually?" Braig asked.
"Originally, the first Keyblade Princess was chosen due to there being light and darkness inside her heart. What makes this individual so special is that she's the only one who has the power to recreate and wield the completed X-blade and open the door that will lead me to Kingdom Hearts." Xehanort explained.
"I see… so, does she have any god powers or secret abilities? Anything unusual about her?" Braig asked, but Xehanort shook his head.
"No… she is an ordinary human – just like you and I. Granted, she does possess the ability to use the X-blade… but nothing unusual in the lore. Not god powers, no immortality, no secret abilities… A normal human being." Xehanort explained.
"Understood, old coot… also, does she have the ability to wield a normal Keyblade?" Braig asked and Xehanort gave him a nod in response.
"Right… Hmmm…" Braig stopped and went in deep thought. Both men were silent for a few seconds until…
Braig's eyes immediately widened with shock. "Wait a damn minute… Xehanort, the individual that lives in the recently discovered new world by the Heartless… you can't be seriously telling me that..." Xehanort began to chuckle very slowly.
"You've figured it out at last, Braig… yes, I do believe that the individual that lives on this new world is the current Keyblade Princess. Unfortunately, I have not learned her first name or that of her family's. The Heartless do not know either…" Xehanort explained.
Braig gave him a small nod. "I r-read ya, old coot… So, what's my task?" The mercenary asked.
"Take a small number of Heartless with you and go to this recently discovered world. Find out where the current Keyblade Princess is… and bring her to me. Alive and well. Do you understand, my loyal mercenary?" Xehanort asked.
Braig nodded with a determined look on his face. "Loud and clear. Anything else?"
"Nothing for now… once you have retrieved the Keyblade Princess – command the Heartless to find the world's Keyhole. We don't need any nosy witnesses landing in Traverse Town… understood?" Braig nodded yet again.
"Yeah, I hear ya… if I encounter any trouble or come across a witness who won't mind his own business?" Braig asked and Xehanort immediately responded. "Take care of them as you see fit." The mercenary smirked sadistically in response.
"One last thing – what about the girl's family?" Braig asked, yet Xehanort already had the answer. "Dispose of them using the Heartless… we need the creatures' numbers to grow after all. Understood?" Xehanort asked and Braig nodded.
"Very well, then – one last thing… do we have a name for the new world?" Braig asked.
Xehanort smirked and responded. "The name of this world is called… Serenity Ville. A peaceful small town somewhere in the universe with no wars, conflicts or fights. Just ordinary people going about their every day – greeting their neighbors in the morning and living in peace."
Braig laughed. "Not for long they won't be… so, that's everything we need to discuss right?" The mercenary asked with an excited tone in his voice.
"Yes… that is everything we need to discuss. Once you've acquired the princess, we can begin corrupting her heart and mind. Soon, the Dark Order will have a Knight of its own…" Xehanort explained with a smirk.
Braig agreed with Xehanort. "Alright, ya old coot. This will be loads of fun it seems… so, how do I get to Serenity Ville?" The mercenary asked.
Xehanort already had the answers as he raised his hand conjured a dark portal – one that would no doubt lead to Serenity Ville.
"Enter this portal and you'll come out in one of Serenity Ville's many parks – away from civilian eyes. The Heartless are already there to meet you… search high and low for the Keyblade Princess and her family. Once you've retrieved her, command the Heartless to find the world's Keyhole and devour it. Understand, Braig?" The mercenary in response gave him a mocking salute.
Xehanort rolled his eyes. "Whilst I'm in Serenity Ville, what will you be doing?" Braig asked.
"I will return to our headquarters and prepare to search for people that have weak and easily corrupted hearts. Do not concern yourself with what my task is… focus on yours." Xehanort told him.
"Yea, yea… I hear ya." Braig finished speaking and began to enter the portal. Before he could enter fully, Xehanort spoke up. "Braig… do not fail me. This task is very important for the future of the Dark Order. Do I make myself clear?" The elder Keyblade Master asked.
Braig turned to look at him and gave him a serious nod. "I won't fail, Xehanort. Trust me, old coot… I'll take care of Serenity Ville and retrieve the Princess. You can count on me." He finished and entered the portal.
"I hope so, Braig. For your sake…" The portal soon closed after Xehanort finished speaking.
The elderly Keyblade Master of Darkness couldn't help but sigh in corner. The task that he assigned Braig to handle was an important one that he couldn't afford to have any failures whatsoever. Still, Xehanort had to wonder if assigning his mercenary and right hand man was a good idea…
Even if someone of the Organization XIII members did survive or both Ansem and Xemnas did, he still wouldn't have trusted the extraction of the Keyblade Princess to any of them.
Throughout his life, Master Xehanort obtained vast knowledge on the Keyblade War, the Princesses of Heart, the light and darkness… but most importantly – Kingdom Hearts and the Keyblade Princess. They were his main goal now.
First things first… he had to wait for Braig to recover the current Keyblade Princess. She was more important right now… the corruption and unlocking of Kingdom Hearts could wait. For now… Braig's task was more important right now.
Giving a sigh to himself and then smirking, Xehanort raised his hand and opened a dark portal for himself – the Keyblade Master had wasted enough time in Twilight Town. It was time to return to the new headquarters - the birth place of the Dark Order.
Xehanort raised his hood up in order to cover his face and then walked slowly towards the portal. Before he entered it, however – the old man turned and looked at Twilight Town once last time.
"Hmph. Twilight Town… what a name for such a churlish and lumpish place." Xehanort declared and then entered the corridor which closed soon afterwards.
Sunset Hill became quiet yet again – nobody in sight, no wind howling… no nothing.
Unfortunately, the peace was shattered by approaching footsteps. Someone stood in the middle of the hill and looked at Twilight Town.
It was a young woman who looked liked she was in her early 30s. She had a well-toned and lightly muscular build with sandy blonde hair that was tied into a bun, fair skin and light red eyes. Her clothes consisted of a dark blue dress shirt which sleeves were rolled up, a pair of green cargo pants with pockets on the side, gray-blackish short boots, a sash wrapped around her waist and two green gloves. The most noticeable features about this woman were two scars that were on her face - across her nose and a simple eye wound.
Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she inhaled the air around her inside her nostrils. The woman made out a small gasp.
"He was here…" The woman stated, as she opened her eyes and looked around.
"It reeks of darkness – Xehanort was here… along with someone else. Hmm…" She closed her eyes and inhaled the air once more.
Soon, she opened them and made out a gasping noise. "Braig…" She gritted her teeth in anger… and immediately went into a thinking pose.
"So… Braig has returned to the Realm of Light after being a Nobody for eleven years. Just as I thought – he is still the same Heartless mercenary I met a long time ago…" The woman explained to herself and then inhaled the air yet again.
"Hmmm… it seems that the real Xehanort is still planning to recreate the X-Blade and trigger a new Keyblade War. But what's this...?" She closed her eyes and went into deep thinking.
Soon, her eyes widened in shock. "Xehanort's searching for the Keyblade Princess!? Oh, that's definitely not good…" She declared and then closed her eyes yet again.
Inhaling the air once more, she was determined to find out who Xehanort assigned the task of retrieving the Keyblade Princess and where she was located.
The young woman was quiet for a few minutes until she opened her eyes and a determined look appeared on her face. "So, Xehanort assigned Braig the task of recovering the current Keyblade Princess and bringing her to their newest Organization called the Dark Order. Hmmm… she lives with her family in Serenity Ville, huh?" She asked herself.
"Very well, then… I have to get to Serenity Ville immediately and find the princess along with her family quick. I can't let Braig or the Heartless have their way. I'm still a Keyblade Master of Light after all…" The woman declared with that determined look still on her face.
She held out her left hand and a key-shaped sword appeared. It was the most unusual weapon anyone had ever seen - the teeth of the blade were a pair of thorns while its guard was spiky. The blade was colored in a gray and black pattern and the Keychain was a small bow. The interesting thing about this weapons was that it was completely covered in thorns.
The woman raised her weapon forward and a beam of white light was released. Soon, a portal was conjured – but this one wasn't one that was shrouded in darkness. No, it was one conjured by a Keyblade Wielder of Light.
"Gotta hurry and get to Serenity Ville, on the double! Hopefully the current Keyblade Princess isn't very hard to find. I mean… she's just a child. How hard can it be to find a little girl or maybe a teenager?" She asked herself and entered her conjured light portal very quick in an attempt to get to Serenity Ville and find the current Keyblade Princess…
(Meanwhile on the peaceful world known as Serenity Ville…)
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*WHAM!*
"That mother of mine buys the worst birthday presents ever…" a female voice groaned as a female teenager stood up and stretched her arms whilst giving out a big yawn. The glare of the rising sunlight gleamed through the window.
"Damn it… too bright." The teenager stated, as she used her arm to block out the sunlight.
The female teenager was a 16 year old girl with long chocolate brown hair, a pair of ruby red eyes and pale skin. She was currently wearing pajamas with little bats on them.
The teenager yawned yet again and turned her attention to another bed in the room where a loud snoring was heard.
Giving a sigh to herself, she didn't turn her eyes away from the bed. "Chelly, wake up. It's morning." Yet, the occupant called Chelly of the second bed didn't hear the teenager and continued to snore.
The brown-haired girl was not amused, rubbed her eyes and spoke up a little louder. "Chelly, get up from bed. It's morning." She demanded.
Rustling could be heard coming from Chelly's bed along with: "Not now, Mom… just five more minutes… please."
The teenager sighed in frustration and decided to raise her voice to the maximum. "CHELLY, WAKE UP! IT'S TIME TO GET OUT OF BED!"
That seemed to have worked as Chelly sat up with her eyes widening in shock and looking around frantically as if she had just woken up from a nightmare.
The 16-year old girl took this time to examine Chelly a bit more closely – a 15 year old teenager with pale skin, a pair of gray-blue eyes and light brown bob hair-style. She was wearing pajamas, only this time they were light blue.
Once Chelly realized that she wasn't in any danger whatsoever, she turned around and glared at the person responsible for waking her up in the first place – her big sister.
"Mina, what the hell was that!? Why did you yell!?" Chelly demanded an answer from her 1-year older sibling who was called Mina.
Mina in turn just grinned at her and replied. "No reason, sis. Just wanted to tell you to get up since its morning…" She laid back onto her bed.
"Ugh…" Chelly sighed in frustration and rubbed her eyes. "Well, you shouldn't have yelled at me, sis. I could have woken up…"
Mina snorted in response. "Yeah, right… by waking up – do you mean continuing to snore whilst I'm telling you to get up from bed?" She asked.
Chelly laid back onto her bed just like her sister and sighed. "Blah, blah, blah…" She replied.
The atmosphere in the bedroom was silent and quiet for a few minutes as both sisters stared at the celling.
Soon, they smiled warmly and began to laugh.
"It's a good life we lead, sis…" Chelly began.
"The best one ever… May it never change." Mina replied.
"And may we never change as well." Chelly finished.
Both sisters kept their smiles for a few seconds, but were quiet. This peaceful silence was going on for a while until…
"Alright, sis – let's make our beds and get dressed. We don't want to be late for breakfast like last time. Plus, I don't think Mom would appreciate it since this is the first week of summer vacation for us…" Mina stated as she got up from her bed and stretched her arms.
"Yeah, we should… plus, I think we better be quick this time cause Mom might-" Chelly didn't finish due to being cut off by a loud yelling coming from downstairs. "Mina! Chelly! Breakfast is being prepared as we speak! You'll both be in big trouble if you are late again! Get dressed and come quickly! Lest you want your breakfast to become cold! Five minutes, girls…" – It was the voice of Mina and Chelly's mother yelling from downstairs. Possibly the kitchen.
"Whelp… that answers your question. Come on, Chel… let's go wash ourselves and then find out where the hell we put our clothing last night." Mina said and Chelly nodded in agreement.
Mina equipped a pair of slippers on her feet whilst Chelly placed flip-flops on her own. The two girls began to make their beds and then head straight towards the washroom since this was the first week of summer vacation and they didn't want to miss it…
What the two sisters didn't know was that today would not just be an ordinary day for them…
Today was the day that everything would change for Mina and Chelly Marley.
Author's Notes: Whelp, that's the end of the prologue! A great start to the rewrite of Linked into One and more importantly the tale of how Mina becomes a Keyblade Wielder!
I want to thank someone for agreeing to help me with beta reading the prologue – Chirithy564. It was thanks to her that I was able to get the go ahead for me to post the chapter. BTW, for those that want to read a good Kingdom Hearts fanfiction by Chirithy – check out her story Kingdom Hearts: Guardians of Tomorrow. It's an interesting fanfic and a good story! If you have time, do her some respect and check it out! You won't be disappointed!
In the meantime, I'm planning to write a couple of stories – crossovers and single. One with Soul Eater and another with Fairy Tail. They'll be good – I promise you all that! Just give me a chance and I'll make them enjoyable for all of you to read. Promise!
Right, that's it for me! Time to post this on and begin the rewrite of Linked into One. Until next time – goodbye!