Author's Note: Introductory entry for the A Winner is Two! Tournament held by avatarjk137. :P

Disclaimer: I do not own Rave Master and Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters featured in this fic.

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Introductory Entry

Haru Glory

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The sun was shining happily over Grand Cross Isle, as if mocking the two lost souls that were, almost literally, stranded by the western part of the island.

"Pluuuuuee!!!! Pluuueeee!!!"

No matter how loud Haru had shouted, there was no 'puuuuung' reply anywhere. The silver haired young man sighed, gritted his teeth, then shouted again. A blonde haired companion he met the island was quiet, watching him with calm blue eyes as if calculating what he would do next. After trying for the next ten minutes, Haru turned to see his companion—his eyes turned watery from the realization of what had just happened.

"W-Where is P-Plue?"

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A day before, Garage Island...

Haru walked happily to the beach, swinging his bucket and fishing kit like someone going to the amusement park. Plue, the fluffy snow white small creature with the nose of a golden drill-like material (?), accompanied him by his heels, its mouth was full of candies. Everyone in Garage Island loved Plue—and Plue most definitely loved them too. They showered him with lolipops and candies which meant all the more reason for Plue to be fond of them. If Plue's happy, Haru was more than happy. Engaged and enjoying his peaceful life, nothing could make the second Rave Master happier. As if signifying the euphoria, the Ravelt strapped diagonally on Haru's back shone under the light of the afternoon sun.

"Let's catch a big one, Plue!" Haru threw a bright smile at the small white Rave Bearer. "Big Sis will be more than happy to have a shark for dinner!"

What kind of being caught a shark using plain ordinary fishing pole was out of Haru's mind. He set up his fishing kit, baited the fishing pole, then using the force no man should have used just to throw a baited fish hook, he swished his fishing pole. After watching the bait plunged to the sea quite some distance away, Haru made himself comfortable by sitting on a rock. He sighed in contentment. Plue by his side, the sun over his head, and everything was just perfect.

"Puuung..."

SPLASH!

"PLUE!"

Haru almost jumped from his rock when Plue plunged itself to the water. He knew the dog (?) was fond of doing strange thing, but suicide plunge to the water was definitely not something it should do. Haru quickly unbuckled his shoes but when he was just about to take a plunge, a strong hand caught his shoulder. The silver haired young man quickly turned around in alert—only to see a fist swishing towards his face…

SMACK!

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And the next thing he knew, he was on an unknown island he had never seen before—not even on the world map he saw in the projection years ago at the deserted land of Symphonia. He didn't even remember when he got there. All that he remembered was that the blonde haired man that had accompanied him had released him from ropes and blindfold that sealed him from hours before. At first Haru thought he was a bad guy since he wore long black cloak and a hood, but he released him and even accompanied him when he shouted here and there for Plue.

"Who is… this Plue?" His blonde haired companion blinked in confusion. "Is it the name of someone you're coming here for?"

"I was fishing with Plue when someone knocked me unconscious with just a hit…" Haru sighed. He then gritted his teeth. "I don't mind being hit, but if anything happened to Plue… I will not forgive them!"

His companion's eyes widened by his words. He seemed to contemplate it a bit, then after a while, held up his hand.

"I am Roxas," he said warmly. "It seems as if our situation is similar. I am looking for someone, just like you."

Haru looked up at him then took the hand Roxas held out for him. Roxas's eyes and words were definitely warm. Haru grinned at him, pointing to himself.

"I'm Haru Glory! From the Garage Island!" He said lightly. "How do you end up here, I wonder?"

"More or less in the same way as you."

His blue eyes wavered by his words, but other than the statement, he made no other response. Instead, he looked around then pointed to the huge volcano by the center of the land.

"Perhaps if you find your way to that place, you will know more about the island and the reason of your coming."

Haru squinted his eyes to look at the volcano then gave a grin.

"Yeah! I guess I'll do that," He straightened Ravelt's strap on his back. "Standing here and moping won't do me any good. If I don't move, who knows when I will find Plue! You're coming with me too, Roxas? Two is better than one, they all say!"

Roxas seemed to think about it. He smiled and answered quietly, "No. I will go separate way. There is something I want to confirm."

Haru looked at him, blinking. Roxas was a good man, undoubtedly, but it seemed as if he was hiding something.

"Well! If that is what you chose, then we will separate path," His grin broadened. "Nice to meet you, Roxas! I hope we'll meet again!"

Roxas didn't answer his last statement but Haru didn't mind. If there was anything Roxas needed to hide, then he was free to do so. The Rave Master smiled for the last time before he turned and walked away. Just a few meters away from his new acquaintance, Roxas's voice rose.

"Be careful of strangers."

Haru looked back in confusion.

"Eh?"

"Be careful. Of strangers," said the blonde man again. He turned around. "Something is definitely not right with this island."

As Roxas went farther away, Haru could only look at his back with confusion. He folded his arms, raising his eyebrows as he reminisced on how he got there. Punched on the face… Tied with ropes and being blindfolded… there definitely was something wrong with the way he got here.

"Be careful of strangers, huh…"

Haru sighed. He glanced at the volcanic mountain Roxas had pointed and grinned—the optimistic, usual grin he had no matter what loomed ahead of him.

"Then all I need to do is explore the island!"

He gripped the hilt of his Ravelt, grinning wider.

"With Rave, there is nothing fear! Onward to another adventure, Ravelt!!!!"

And he took big, sure steps forward. If there was danger, he could always believe in the power of the Holy Bring. And anyway, danger was not something new to the kid. He had met them countless time and still lived till today.

Little did he know that what awaited him was more than just a regular adventure—one that would shake not only his physical being, but also his whole belief of the world.

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To be Continued

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Author's Note: End of Entry. Sorry if it's boring :P The truth is, I got a slight writer's block and was rushing XO I've never written Haru before and he grinned so much in the manga that I don't know what expression to write other than 'grin'. Lol XD Blame my limited vocab.

Anyway, I'm looking forward for the tournament. :) See you around, everyone!

Ps: is there any other female contestant here other than me? XD