Disclaimer: Kraken the Assassin is an original character that I have created. The setting his adventures take place in a slightly different version of an alternate history for the Kingdom Hearts Universe, created by a friend of mine, Storm Pikagirl, another author on Fanfiction.net. The original universe, and any mentions of characters from the game, Kingdom Hearts, are not my creations, they are property of both Disney and Squaresoft. There will be mature content in regards to violence and gore in this story, so if it is offensive, please do not read.
The Kraken Missions

Mission One: The Test of Loyalty

Sora, Keyblade Master. Now, a black, corrupted shadow of himself, sat upon his throne of darkness in his castle at the End of the World.

He had defeated Ansem and Malificent, and sealed Kingdom Hearts, restoring the worlds destroyed by the Heartless, but shortly after he escaped the dark realm, he and his friends had been overtaken by a large force of Heartless, and he was killed, transformed into the dark parody of his former self.

Kraken stood before the dark throne in silent confusion. He had gone to the far reaches of the multiverse to heal his wounds and regain his strength, so that he might return to his former master Ansem's domain and kill the warrior of light, Sora. But now, he found him, here a castle of darkness and hate, holding the power over the Heartless, he who was Kraken's greatest nemesis.

"Who comes here now? Another of my subjects?" The dark king asked, peering down at the befuddled Heartless. "Answer, slave, or feel the wrath of your king."

*Kraken..is Kraken.Invisible Heartless warrior for Lord Ansem and Lady Maleficent...* Kraken answered timidly, unsure of what the truth might be. Perhaps Lord Ansem had taken this boy as another host.

"Wrong, slave. You belong to me. Ansem and Maleficent are dead, and I am now ruler of the Heartless." The Dark King responded as he tapped one of his fingers idly on the arm of his throne.

Kraken just blinked. His thoughts still a jumble of confusion, of mixed emotions. He could feel the terror in himself as he looked upon the black form of his new master. He was terrified being in the presence of his greatest foe, the only mortal to have ever defeated him, but now, he was also terrified at the thought that he had now not only lost his queen, but also his king, and that Sora, wielder of the one weapon that could destroy their race, was his new lord and master, free to dispense with him as he wished. He felt his anger rising as he looked at the boy, sitting smugly in his chair, he would strike him down in a second if he only had the opportunity.

"I grow tired of your silence, slave. If you value your existence, speak, or flee before my blade finds you."

Kraken's fist clenched and unclenched his fists, but slowly began to lower himself down to one knee, *Kraken.lives only.to serve, 'Master' Sora.*

"Good. Then serve me you shall." Sora said, quickly standing from his throne. He moved forward, walking a few feet before him, "I have a greater purpose for you then just being a normal warrior in my army. No, if you can pass one important task and prove your undying loyalty, you shall become the first of my personal assassins. Now then, are you ready?"

Kraken looked up into the eyes of his master, *Kraken is always ready to serve his...master.*

And there ends the first chapter of Mission One. I hope you all liked it, and you'll just have to wait till next chapter to see what his mission is! ^__^