Author's Note: Hello, this is Yeshua, spewing forth another fanfic for your viewing pleasure. So let's get down to business.
Title: Twilight Existence
Characters: All original cast.
Plot Summary: Behind him, a shadow looms. It grows ever stronger with each exposure to the Heartless. It is Sora's anti-existence—the Anti Sora.
Rating: T; Due to blood, basically.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sora and any other character out of the Kingdom Hearts series. If I did, I wouldn't be broke.
Basically, this fic will follow most of the original plotline. I first had it so that it wouldn't, but I guess it turned out better this way. Please read and review.
Prelude
Sora:
Rain poured down in torrents, making it hard to see in any direction. It was the perfect setting for a Heartless ambush. Even though I had a lot of experience fighting the creatures, part of me still showed fear. It was the tiniest bit of fear, small enough not to be sensed by other humans…
I let out a small sigh as we walked down the paved streets of Hollow Bastion. Today had been absolutely exhausting. I know it was my job to preserve all worlds and stop the darkness, but today was…
My situation had gotten very complicated. The Organization was using me to open Kingdom Hearts. I had never felt so conflicted in my life. It was all too much to absorb. My spirit was crushed.
"Sowa, are you ok?"
I glanced down at Donald, bangs dripping down into my face.
"Oh, yeah. I'm fine. Just a little tired that's all."
Goofy gave me a worried look, but said nothing. They were worried about me. They had a reason to. I almost gave up. We rounded the corner in silence. It was then that I felt it…the brewing darkness that signified the arrival of the Heartless. Several dark portals appeared, spawning a huge group of the infernal creatures. I could feel the power of the keyblade brimming in my right hand, just waiting to appear at my call.
I denied it, choosing to hesitate than go into battle. Donald immediately lifted his wand into the air, summoning magic. Goofy charged forward, shield held high. I needed to help them. Yet hesitation had me fully by the throat. If I destroy them, I would be helping the Organization. If I didn't help, people that I loved would die.
"Sora!"
Goofy's shout tore me away from my thoughts. Donald was lying against the wall, dazed. Heartless had surrounded him and Goofy in a quickly tightening circle. There was way too many to take them all myself without using drive. They needed me. I could feel myself tense up as hesitation threatened to grip my mind again.
My friends need help.
But the Organization…they'll take the hearts…
They need you!
Don't help the Organization!
Help your friends!
I drew in a shuddering breath and closed my eyes, drawing on the power of my clothes. I could feel the familiar rush of power wash over me for a few moments…
All of a sudden, a searing pain cut through my chest. My hands immediately shot up to my chest over my heart. What was going on? I never felt like this before. The pain grew in intensity, ripping a scream from my throat. Only the scream didn't sound like a scream. It was much like a growl. I could feel my body changing of its own will. I was falling…falling…
My eyes shot open and I could see the Heartless and my friends. The only thing was…
What had been darkness and rain earlier was now shifting shadows. A low growl escaped from my throat inadvertently. Hunger rose unbidden in my mind. My gaze stayed locked on the Heartless. They'll do nicely. I took off on my hands and feet and plowed into the group. I tore through two Heartless. The impact sprayed black ooze all over my face. The rest of the Heartless backed away from me, cautiously.
Where are you going? I want to feed. Food. My body launched into again, forcing the Heartless to scatter. I managed to catch and pin one to the ground. Tearing into it sent me nearly into an euphoria. I lifted my head up and let out a triumphant growl.
"Sora!"
A flash of light blinded me and I screamed loudly. When it faded away, I was lying on the ground, face up. Donald and Goofy were standing above me, worry evident on their faces. What just happened? Did I just eat a Heartless? I ran my tongue along my lips. Just the taste of metal…
"You ok?" Goofy asked, extending his hand to help me up.
"I don't know."