Pairing: OcxSora

Genre: Romance, Adventure

Summary: She was not like the others, no. She was different. Special even. She had what they all lacked...memories. Spurred by this, she begins a long journey to find out more about the 'outside world'. One that will have many trials, tribulations and maybe even...

Disclaimer: The only thing i own is mah oc and this story.

Comments: Pancakes~! \o3o/

Chapter 1:

"Differences"

Darkness.

That is all it's ever known since waking up. Nothing but pitch black, with swirls of deep purple every now and then. No light could pierce this dark place, nothing but the yellow eyes of the others.

Looking around, it stared at the small, black creatures with yellow eyes, ambling around with no purpose. The others stayed clear of it, though, and it did the same. Why? Well that was easy, it was different from the other creatures in here. At least that's what it believed.

Either way, they avoided it, and it avoided them. In the off chance that one or another got near it, they would make a gurgling hiss sound, then attack it for no reason. That proved to it that the others were not like it, as they never fought with each other.

Ignoring the creatures for now, it turned its attention back to inspecting its clawed hand. This happened quite often, seeing as there wasn't much else to do. Finished inspecting its hand, it would then twitch its antennas, tilting its head side to side as it released a hissing hum.

Today is just like yesterday.

They were at it again, it observed.

The Others were walking around, agitated over something, and seemed to be intent on picking a fight with it. That was ok though, because it used this chance to its favor. It learned to fight.

Dodging One, it jumped on the head of another, vaulting off to kick the third in the face and away. Not waiting to see the creature fly away and hit the ground, it turned its attention back to the other two remaining.

Charging forward, it slid under the swiping claws of Second, kicking out and knocking it one swipe, it sent Second flying off as well, letting its focus return to One. This one was always the hardest to fell, as it was a larger one of them.

One charged first, giving off a gurgling hiss and swiping its thick claws at it. Ducking under the swipe, it backflipped away before charging back in. It managed to kick out one leg, causing One to fall face first onto the ground.

It seeped into the ground as it pounced, missing the chance to finally be rid of One. Jumping back, it narrowly missed getting a claw to the face. Darting back in, it faked a lunge, rolling to the side and leaping onto the head of One.

Slashing its claws across One's face, it flipped over and made sure to land on its back. Before One could retaliate, it lifed its legs up and kicked, sending the last creatures sailing out into the mass of Others.

Standing, it dusted itself off, watching at the three ambled away, uninterested in continuing. That was fine in its opinion. It didn't like fighting, another difference from it and the Others. A group would disappear, some returning injured, others never returning at all.

It made sure to remember this and the new moves it learned today. Another major difference it had compared to the Others.

Unlike them….it had memories.

Today was just like yesterday; the Others as it called them, were milling about without destination. Its three annoyances hadn't come by yet, which was a blessing in itself. But soon, things would change. It just knew it.

The how came in the form of a dark portal appearing in the center of the Others. From the portal, stepped a cloaked figure, much taller than them.

With the attention of every Other on it, the figure chuckled heartily, identifying itself as a man. Arm spread wide, it spoke, voice deep.

Now is the time, Shadow Heartless. It is time to leave the Realm of Darkness and wipe the slate clean.

The Others seemed eager to follow this man, but it was hesitant. It was unsure why, but it did not like, nor want to follow the man. So, while the Others eagerly flocked to follow the man's commands, it returned to its 'corner' of the darkness.

It had been poking around in the 'memories' that it possessed again. They fascinated it for sure. Not only did it have memories from when it first opened its eyes to the world of darkness, but it held memories from before the darkness.

In the memories, it was referred to as a female, so she took to thinking that she was. The name of the girl in her memories was never said, or clear when she thought it was said, so she stopped trying to figure it out.

She enjoyed poking around in her memories quite often, enjoying the biggest difference she had from the Others, or Heartless as the man continued to call them. She didn't care what they were called either way, so long as he did not call on her to leave the comfort and safety of her corner.

Through her memories, she learned of the outside worlds, and of the light and warmth they exerted. All she had ever felt was darkness and cold, she wondered what it was like to really feel the light and warmth.

She learned of cities, towns and people. There was all kinds, shapes and sizes of all, each intriguing her. It was more exciting than her world for sure.

Countless days passed like this, her sitting around, poking at her memories. When not doing that, she was practicing her fighting moves on the three idiots, a new word she'd learned from her memories. Today felt like it would be a new day, different from the others from before.

Her thoughts were confirmed true as the man came through the portal. Other heartless flocked around him, eager to be given a task in their purposeless life. She watched as he raised his arms again, speaking to all.

It has been set into motion. The Darkness grows. Worlds are consumed one by one. The wheels of Fate are turning once more. The Darkness will win this time.

Heartless began swarming into the portal he left open for them, leading them to their next destination. As she watched, a new feeling welled inside her small body. She wanted to see the outside world from her dreams. Feel the warmth and light.

With that thought in mind, she took her first step forward. The first of many that would lead her down a road of trials, hardships and even….friendship.

Hai hai! Shadow here! Sorry if the chapter seems a wee bit on the short side. It's been a long while since i wrote, so you'll have to forgive me until i get back in the groove of things. I've been debating on writing this or not, so i thought 'what the hay, why not?'. Depending on how it goes from here will determine if i continue with the story or not. Hope you all enjoyed chapter one~!