Woo! A new story! So I got this idea for a story in a dream last night, I know weird, ne? And I was like ooh! I should write it. So here it is. This was sorta my original plan for my other story, Unrequited, but then I changed it. So it might sound a little similar, but other than the beginning, it's different. And I will tell you now that this story doesn't have a happy ending. Well...it's kind of bittersweet. But, if you wish, when we get to the end, I shall write an alternate ending for those who review and say they want one. Alrighty! So onto the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts. But trust me, I've tried.
There they were. Sitting on the pier, looking out at the vast ocean. Bright shades of pinks, oranges, and blues filled the sky as the sun set. The water was a clear blue, that stretched out across the island. It was the prettiest shade of blue and green she had ever seen. Except for the eyes of the person sitting next to her.
"Hey Riku, let's get going. It's getting pretty dark out" A girl spoke as she stood up and held out her hand to help him up.
"Alright, Akemi. Come on guys." Riku said as he took her hand and got up. Sora and Kairi followed as they pushed themselves off the pier and onto the sand. The four were currently on the little island just off the coast of the main one.
"You know, it's getting boring again on this island. I know we haven't been back for long, but still. I would like to go on another adventure like that again." Riku said as they walked towards their boats on the other side of the island.
"What, you're going to join the darkness and put us all in danger again?" Sora joked. His smile immediatly fell when Riku turned to him with a look of pain in his eyes.
"God Sora! Way to be mean! You know that Riku has been brooding over it since he got back!" Akemi exclaimed as she pushed Sora into the water. Sora fell in with a splash and just glared at Akemi as he got up.
"Sorry Riku. I didn't mean it that way." Sora mumbled as he joined the group once again.
"It's ok Sora. And it's true, I cause you guys too much trouble. I should've never come back. I should have just stayed in the darkness, cause I'm probably gonna do it again--"
"Riku! Stop talking like that! We forgave you ok?!" Akemi interupted, as she was very annoyed with his constant brooding.
"Yeah Riku. I forgive you. And you saved us at the end, remember? They always say that heroes come at the last minute" Kairi said as she snuggled up against his arm.
Akemi's point of view
"I guess you're right, thanks Kairi." Riku said as he hugged her back. Oh my God! I seriously hate her!
"Hey!" Sora yelled out in jealousy.
"Don't worry, I love you too Sora." Kairi said as she blew him a kiss. Seriously, I can't tell whether she likes Sora or Riku. It's so annoying! And when I try to make a move on Riku, she get's all hissy. And when I'm nice to Sora, she goes crazy bitch on me. It's like she's out to get me or something. Don't get me wrong, Kairi can be a nice girl. Key word there: can. It doesn't necessarily mean she is. The guys are too preoccupied with vying for her attention to even notice me. Tsk tsk. Everyone practically knows I'm in love with Riku. And have always been. That is except for Riku. It's like he's under some kind of spell or something. Jesus Christ!
It's not that I'm ugly, or fat, or weird. Actually, some people say I'm really pretty. But I don't believe them. I'm just your average 5'6" girl with purple eyes and straight dark blue, almost black hair that goes down to just about a little lower than my shoulders. I have side weeping bangs. Nothing too special. It's just I'm not, Kairi. I'm not a princess with an oh so pure heart. I'm not a great keyblade master who saves worlds. I'm not someone who's been to the darkside and back. I'm just...me! Nothing special.
Actually, it's always been that way. I mean I've lived here my entire life, been friends with Sora and Riku my entire life, then when I was about 5 or 6, she showed up. And as soon as that happened. Oh, here we go with the hormones and the guys' "who can get Kairi" competiton begins. And where does that leave me? Just on the sidelines, watching as they try to get her attention. While I'm over here just dying for someone to at least say hi. Well, I guess I'm used to it. And nothing can be done.
Normal POV:
The four teens reached their boats and hopped in to go home.
"Hey, you guys wanna sleepover at my house?" Riku suggested as they tied up their boats.
"Sure." They all agreed as they piled into Riku's car and drove to his house.
When they went inside Riku's house, it was completely pitch black except for the glowing hole in the wall.
"What the fuck?!" Riku exclaimed as he went to examine the wall.
"Oh my god...it's it;s...it looks just like the hole Pence made. Riku, it's a portal." Sora explained. "I got to Roxas' Twilight Town through a hole just like that."
"Well, there's your adventure for you Riku." Akemi said as she went to take a closer look.
"Should we go in?" Kairi suggested.
"I think we should." Riku answered with a mischievious grin.
"But Riku! Remember last time you stepped through something unknown, you became all evil." Sora argued.
"I think we should."
"Alright then. Let's go in!" Akemi exclaimed as she stepped through, the others following behind her. They got led into a passage way with flowing colors of orange, red, pink, and blue. Surrounding them was nothingness, just these colors.
"This is just like the place inbetween Twilight Town and The World That Never Was...it was where Axel saved us. Then he..." Sora cut off his explanation thinking back to previous events. (AN: Sorry! But I like seriously cried my eyes out when Axel died.T.T) "Well, we have to keep going straight until we reach our destination."
The teens kept on walking until they tumbled out into a familiar scene.
"I think...I've been here before..." Sora said as he looked around. The ceilings were high, there was an insignia on the floor, a door way to their right, and big doors leading to the exit. There was also another glowing hole in the wall before them.
"It's...Hollow Bastion..." Riku said quietly as all his memories came flooding back to him. Ansem(aka Xehanort's heartless), the heartless, Maleficent, how he'd betrayed Sora, took Kairi, even fought Sora twice. \
"You're right. It's the Castle Chapel." Kairi said as she looked around.
"I guess Leon and the rest of the restoration commity hasn't gotten to this part yet. Oh that's right! Now I can introduce you to all of them! There's Leon and Cloud and--" Sora was interupted when they heard an echoing voice coming from the doorway. Riku led them through it to reveal the place where Sora had fought Riku for the second time, and also when he temporarily turned into a heartless.
They were at the bottom of the steps and heard the voice again. Now, instead of a muffled voice, they could hear it loud and clear.
"So you're saying that there's someone who can open up all the pathways and keyholes permanently?" A woman's voice boomed.
"Yes. I've been researching and found that that is the only way the final keyhole shall stay open without the princesses of heart. We can once again wreak havoc until this world belongs to me! I-I mean us.." A males voice answered. The teens slowly and carefully walked up the steps, to get a closer look at who was talking. They remained hidden until Kairi gasped when they saw who the voices belonged to.
"Intruders!" Maleficent called out.
"Not to worry, they are my guests." The man called out. Suddenly, all doors shut, leaving no escape for them. He had long gray hair, a lab coat on, and piercing amber eyes. It all somehow looked familiar to Sora, Riku, and Kairi.
"You're probably wondering who I am. Well, for one, I was the one who put that portal in Riku's house. And it was a good plan too. Making the same mistake again. Tsk tsk. You should've known better Riku. I am the all powerful Xehanort." He called out as he rose his hands. So this was the man responsible for all of the trouble these past years, Sora thought.
"Xehanort! You've been the one casuing all this trouble, you and you heartless and nobody! I'm going to finish this once and for all!" Sora rushed forward, his keyblade appearing by his side. Xehanort was too quick though, and caught Sora in a bubble, just like the one Xemnas had caught him in from the final battle. Riku rushed to his aid, his Way to Dawn keyblade coming to his side also. This original form of Xehanort seemd to be more powerful than all the others combined. He sent a shock through everyone's body without even coming in contact with them. He then held him in a forcefield too. Trapping everyone else.
"Now, I've summoned you here for a reason. We need someone to open up the worlds. And not just any, a special one. And that would be one of you. Oh blessed ones. Ha!." Xehanort explained as they struggled to get out.
"One who heart is not tainted by the darkness, well that certainly means it's not Riku." Xehanort spoke slowly as he paced around them.."One whose heart is pure, ah well that sounds like Sora or Kairi.. One whose bracery supasses all. Definitely Sora or Kairi. Ah, but wait! One who hasn't been turned into a heartless. How interesting. If I recall correctly, I believe both Sora and Kairi have been turned into heartlesses. Isn't that right Maleficent?"
"Yes, it is true. How interesting indeed."
"Well then. That only leaves...you" Xehanort said in a chilling voice as he walked closer to Akemi. He let the forcefield go around her, but despite her actions to runaway, he caught her by her shirt collar and lifted her up to face him. "There's no escaping. So I wouldn't waste my energy."
The others just continued pounding on the invisible force that kept them in.
"Let us go Xehanort!" Riku yelled as he started bashing his keyblade against it. It was no use though. It was much too strong.
"Now come, girl. I will give you true power. Open the door. Open it!" Xehanort called out as he lead Akemi to the front of the giant heart keyhole. "I know you have been longing for adventure in your life. You've always wanted to be special. Always having to watch those three go off on their own adventures. Now, it is your time. You, are the hero of this story!" Akemi looked cautiously at her hands as they started glowing. She somehow felt stronger, even though nothing had happened. She started to like the feeling.
"No! Don't Akemi! Don't! You'll regret it! Don't!" Riku yelled out as loud as he could to stop her from taking this power.
"Yeah come on Akemi, you're better than this. Power isn't everything. Please." Sora pleaded. Kairi was too busy crying to say anything, scared about what would happen to them again.
"No! Why do you even care?! You never noticed me anyways. Why shouldn't I take this chance?!" Akemi argued back as she started to get closer to the keyhole. "So what do I have to do?"
"All you have to do is to wish it, deep inside your heart. The power will unlock inside of you." Xehanort explained as he began to get excited. Maleficent just watched, amused at the current situation. She was ready to rule once again.
"That's all? Then I become allpowerful? Alright then." She stepped closer towards the keyhole. Soon, she started glowing a bluish hue.
"No don't! Please don't!" The three others begged. It was too late though, the keyhole had opened and Akemi had aquired a new weapon. A blad like weapon that was silvery and blue in color. On the blade, was etched a pattern of wings, crystals and hearts, flaming in a blue fire. On the part she was holding onto, black hearts with spikes, and crescent moons appeared on it.
Xehanort looked extatic and moved closer to the keyhole. "Finally! These worlds will get what they deserve. Mass chaos! All the worlds perishing. To the rule of Heartless! And I will once again, find Kingdom Hearts. It will belong to me!" He laughed, and Maleficent joined in. Their voices echoing through the hallways.
Dark shadows swirled out of the keyhole, emerging the room into darkness.
"Akemi! Look what you've done!" Sora shouted. Akemi just watched all of them with a look of sadness in her eyes. And almost to say goodbye, she flashed a smile at them and towards Xehanort.
"Good job, my dear. Good job in--" Akemi stabbed her blade into his stomach and watch him struggle to the floor, thus releasing the three other teens from their prisons. Maleficent fled as soon as she realized that their plan had failed.
"Akemi..." All three of them stared in shock, still wondering what had happened.
"It was the only way I could get us out. I'm sorry. But now we're left with this mess." Akemi apoligized sadly.
"That't ok. You forgot that me and Sora are the keyblade masters. We'll handle it." Riku said as he smirked and nudged Sora towards the keyhole. But when they pointed it at the keyhole, nothing happened.
"He said...it was opened for good..." Akemi said as the answer dawned on her. "The only way to close it is..."
"No! You don't have to! We'll find some other way." Riku yelled as he realized what she was going to do.
"Come on Akemi. Sora and Riku can fix this. Let's just go home." Kairi pleaded.
"Oi, if I had known it would cause this much trouble. I would have thought of something else. Well, what's done is done. Hmph, you know, I always evied you guys because you were all special, and were a part of this great adventure. And here's mine." She said as she forced a smile and headed back towards the keyhole that was still spewing darkness. 3 pairs of eyes watched her as she approached the keyhole."I guess this is goodbye then..." Akemi stabbed herself with her blade. The darkness and shadows immediately shrunk and started flowing back into the keyhole as the light filled the room.
"Noooo!" Riku ran to catch Akemi as she fell to the floor.. Riku hugged her close to him and looked up to see Kairi crying again, and Sora on the brink of tears.
"I'm sorry Akemi..."
"It's...ok Riku." Akemi struggled as she tried to hold onto her life for a little longer. "So what if you did ignore me all this time. I still admired you. And...I love you..." Akemi said as she closed her eyes. Her body became cold and started losing color. Then, it just dissapeared in a flash of light.
The room became back to normal. Another loss had occured in this room. And the three headed back to their own world.
T.T Well, there's my first chapter. This is NOT a oneshot. there's more chapters to come! But it is going to be fairly short...maybe like 7 or 8 chapters? Maybe more? Maybe less? It all depends. So review review review! If you think I should continue.
