A Deadly Bond
Author: Reneé
Chapter 1 – Day 1:
This takes place 2 years after Aizen was defeated, and 3 years after Sora and Riku defeated Xehanort.
Sora and Riku are sitting on the bent over tree watching the sunset like always.
Kairi walks up and sits on the tree as well.
Out of the clear blue Riku states," How about we take a trip somewhere?"
"Where did that come from?" Sora questions.
Riku responds,"I was just thinking out loud. I am so bored around here."
"That sound like fun, Riku." Kairi adds.
Sora is still confused,"Well I guess it couldn't hurt to try it."
Riku explains,"Me and Sora will head to Disney Castle to ask the King if we can use the Gummi ship."
So Riku and Sora head to Disney Castle to have an audience with King Mickey.
They arrive and walks toward the Audience Chamber and they find King Mickey, and Queen Minnie on their throne.
Also they see Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Scrooge, and his three nephews.
"Good afternoon your majesty," Riku bows respectfully.
Mickey responds,"Nice to see you again Riku, Sora. What brings you here?"
Sora steps forward," We were just wondering...Could we use the Gummi ship, King Mickey?"
"I don't see why not Sora. You have done us a great good in dealing with the Heartless and Nobodies." Mickey comments.
Riku adds," Thank you Mickey."
"May I ask where you plan to go?" Mickey asks.
Sora answers," Well either Land of Dragons, or Halloween Town. We haven't really decided yet."
"When you have decided let me know Riku. I need to inform the people that live there." Mickey explains.
Riku adds,"I believe we will head to Land of Dragons Mickey."
"Alright then. I shall tell The Emperor to expect you." Mickey adds.
Sora responds," Thank you King Mickey."
They both bow respectfully, head back to the Gummi ship, and head back to Destiny Islands.
Riku tells Kairi the news, and she exclaims,"That is great. Well everything is packed and ready."
Riku, Sora, and Kairi put their things in the ship, they then head out toward The Land of Dragons.
They land outside near where Sora first met Mulan, then they walk toward the encampment.
As they arrive in the encampment Mulan comes running up.
"Sora...!" She exclaims.
Sora responds," Hey there Mulan. Oh yeah this is Riku, and Kairi."
"A pleasure to finally meet you Riku, Kairi."She comments.
Kairi responds,"You too Mulan. Sora told us about his journey here."
"Yeah. I just can't believe you had the guts to do what you did Mulan."Riku comments.
Mulan wonders," So what brings you here this time Sora?"
"Just a little recreation to get away from the boredom." Sora responds.
Mulan explains," Well the Emperor is waiting for you."
"Well best to not keep him waiting,"Riku responds.
So they all head toward the palace.
As they get to the checkpoint they see Neoshadows attacking the three recruits Sora met on his journey.
Sora, Riku, and Mulan run toward the fight and help to kill the enemies.
Sora tells the recruits," We got 'em guys. Get to safety."
While they defeat the enemies, the three guys take cover behind some carts.
They kill all of the Neoshadows, but one sneaks up behind Riku and tries to strike him.
Just as it tries to strike Riku, a guy in black strikes it and kills it in one hit.
As they regain themselves, the guy vanishes in the blink of an eye.
"Who was that Riku?"Sora questions.
Riku responds," I couldn't tell. Man he is fast."
"Whoever he was he was awesome!" Sora exclaims.
They walk around to find the recruits," Are you three okay guys?" Sora asks.
"We're okay Sora, thanks."They respond.
Riku asks," What were you doing here guys?"
The three told them they were sent there by the Emperor to escort them to the palace.
"Well that was nice of..." Sora comments, then he looks at Riku.
Sora continues,"Is everything okay Riku?"
Riku shakes his head and responds," Yeah I'm okay, just wondering."
Sora looks confused at Riku,"About what buddy?"
"That guy that had my back, I wonder who...Oh no." Riku think.
Sora wonders,"What's wrong Riku?"
They both exclaim," Kairi!"
So they head back to the encampment to find her.
Kairi runs up to them,"What happened? Where did you two go?"
"We ran into trouble Kairi, sorry about that."Riku explains.
Kairi nods,"It's okay. Shall we get to the palace before the Emperor worries."
Riku and Sora nod in agreement, they soon head toward the palace and Riku is in the back looking around distracted.
When they get to the palace gates they are welcomed by the captain.
"Welcome back Sora. And I am guessing these are your friends?" He comments.
Sora explains," Yes this is Riku, and Kairi. You guys this is Captain Li Shang."
"A real pleasure Captain Li," Riku bows respectfully.
Li Shang responds," Likewise Riku, Kairi. Sora has told us about you."
"Yeah Sora told us about the battles against Shan –Yu and the Storm Rider. Mulan sure is a skilled fighter." Kairi comments.
Li Shang notices Riku looking back toward the checkpoint," Is he okay Sora?"
"Hey Riku! You okay buddy?" Sora wonders.
Riku shakes his head," Yeah I'm fine Sora, it's nothing."
"Well the Emperor is waiting. So shall we?" Li Shang asks as he leads them to the throne room.
They get there and see the Emperor, walk up and bow.
Mulan speaks," We're back Your Excellency."
"Thank you Fa Mulan. Greetings Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Welcome to Land of Dragons." The Emperor greets the visitors.
Riku adds,"It is a pleasure to meet you Your Excellency."
"Likewise Riku. You must all be tired from your journey. Captain Li, show our guests to their rooms please." The Emperor instructs.
Li Shang leads them to their rooms, which are across from each other.
Li Shang comments,"If you need anything just let me or the guards know."
"Thank you Shang...I mean captain. Sorry about that, sir." Riku stutters.
Li Shang questions Riku," Are you okay Riku? You seem to be distracted."
"Is it that easy to tell Captain?" Riku asks.
Li Shang nods.
Riku responds" I'm just thinking about that guy. It's no big deal."
"Well you need to get some rest. I'll be patrolling around the grounds if you need anything."Li Shang comments.
Riku bows to the captain and then walks in the room and tries to get some sleep.
He then senses a weird presence, gets up, puts his shirt back on, and walks outside to look around.
As he walks out carefully, he sees the guy in black from the Checkpoint.
The person turns their head and then vanishes again, Riku decides to find the person.
By the time he gets outside the palace he doesn't find the guy.
'Maybe I just imagined him?' Riku thinks to himself.
Just as he turns around the guy is right behind him.
"Who are...?" As Riku asks the person knocks him over the head.
Li Shang hears the commotion and runs into the hallway, he sees Riku being carried away by two guys in black.
"Stop right there intruders!" Li Shang yells.
But the two guys vanish, and hearing the yell Kairi wakes Sora,"Something is wrong Sora."
Sora gets outside only to find Li Shang sorrowful.
"What is the matter Captain?" Sora asks worried.
Li Shang looks at Sora," I'm sorry Sora, they took Riku. I couldn't stop them."
"Who took him Captain Li?" Sora questions.
Li Shang responds," Two guys in black."
"It's okay captain, we'll find him" Sora encourages Li Shang.
Li Shang replies," But how Sora we have nothing to tell us who did this?"
"Oh my...Sora look!" Kairi exclaims.
They all turn and see a guy in black standing there.
Sora questions the guy," Hey who are you?!"
Sora charges the guy but the guy evades and knocks Sora to the floor with great ease.
"Please don't hurt him." Kairi pleads with the guy.
He looks up, and seeing the worried look in her eyes, he lowers his guard.
Kairi interrogates the guy," Who are you? Please answer."
The guy turns and walks toward them, as he does the lights reveal a guy with blonde hair.
"I am called Lieutenant Izuru Kira of the 3rd squad of Soul Reapers." He explains.
Sora asks puzzled," What in the world is the Soul Society?"
Night falls on The Land of Dragons as Izuru explains,"I come from another world, same as you three."
"Wait you know about us?" Kairi wonders.
Izuru nods and continues," The place I'm from is called the Seireitei. And there are 13 squads that protect it from enemies called Hollows."
"I think I get it Izuru." Sora concludes.
Izuru comments," Now for this "friend" you mentioned, I can't really say much. Just that he must have been kidnapped by the two fugitives We're after."
"So you aren't here alone Izuru?" Kairi asks.
Izuru shakes his head," No I am here..."
Before he can continue another guy shows up, this one with orange hair.
Sora then readies his keyblade and starts to charge the guy, but Izuru stops him.
"What are you doing? He kidnapped Riku" Sora protests.
Izuru shakes his head,"No Sora, he is my help in the pursuit of the real culprits."
The guy walks up and introduces himself," Name's Ichigo Kurosaki, the Deputy Soul reaper for Karakura Town."
"Nice to meet you. I'm Sora and this is Kairi," Sora explains.
Izuru asks,"Have you found them Ichigo?"
"No not a trace of them yet. But don't worry Izuru, we'll find them tomorrow." Ichigo consoles Izuru.
Li Shang walks up," You had better get some rest Sora, it is getting late."
So Sora and Kairi go to their rooms and falls asleep.