DISCLAIMER: NO I DO NOT OWN KINGDOM HEARTS, OR THE CAST
ALSO The 1st and 2nd chapter may be close to the game but chapter 3 onwards won't. I think haha
Honestly it's somewhat far from the original story
My POV:
"We're… We're back!" Sora smiled, slightly tearing up. I couldn't stop my own tears. Roxas… I mean Sora finally came back home.
"We're home." said Kairi, holding her hand up for the boy to take
Sora grabs it with Kairi's lucky charm in hand. Kairi pulls the boy up and gets tackled into a hug.
"Hey get a room you two!" said Rikku while carrying King Mickey on his shoulders. Kairi and Sora glare at him and blush.
Sora sees me sitting on the bridge that connects to the small island with the Paopu fruit. Sora waves at me. I wave back
"Welcome home… Sora!"
Somehow I still can't believe I met him, Kairi and Riku. I went on 2 journeys with him, beat half the Organization with him, saved the worlds twice with him and found something along the way. And to think it all started with a wish.
There's no better way of telling a story than when it all began. A simple wish
The Beginning
2 years ago before the journey began
*tick* *tock* *tick* *tock*
Seconds turned to hours waiting for the bell to ring and end my suffering. I don't like History, I actually hate it. Hate. HATE. HATE IT WITH FIERY PASSION! One time he was telling us about his summer vacation visiting museums and who-cares-where. Maybe I'd be interested if he told us some extra details, like how hot the tour guide was.
I rolled my eyes, Yeah right
"Projects will be submitted on Monday next month and the-" He continues on
end End END THE STUPID LESSON ALREADY! I screamed in my mind. I banged my head on the table for something fun to do. He was torturing me and he was enjoying it. My seatmates just stare at me, debating on either telling the teacher or do the same.
"C'mon bell ring already!" murmured a student on my right. It was my best friend, James. Cool, smart, sporty, outgoing, has red eyes and blonde hair. If Riku was real, they'd be twins. Except for the hair.
I grinned knowing it isn't just me itching to leave class and forget about school. I don't even know why I go to school anymore; I'd just sleep all day waiting for classes to end hoping something fun would happen. Adults would say something like "Education is the key to success" but I'm not so sure about that. I know someone who finished college and everything but ended up being a bum. Don't ask, LONG story
"-and I hope everyone will enjoy their long weekend break. Also don't forget we have-"
He didn't get the chance to finish. My wish granted, the bell rang and everyone ran out the door like they just escaped from a maximum security prison. I stayed behind until the mini-stampede ended even though I was itching to get out. I stood up, grabbed my books and bag and approached James who had also stayed behind, walking out of class before I went nuts.
"Finally! It seemed like forever for that stupid history lesson to end." said James
"Heh, for a second there I thought you were going to run outside the class, I couldn't stay still for another minute myself listening to another one of his infamous "exciting topics." I said. I stopped by the gate and saw our teacher looking at us by the entrance to school, he was about raise his hand to say something but I quickly looked away and started walking towards our houses a few blocks from here. You already killed two hours of my life! What else do you want? He was probably going ask me to text my classmates about his unfinished business in class.
"You know Jan there's this party at her house tonight." he grinned. This was the 'I-have-something-planned' grin and mostly ended up bad. Bad is an understatement. It usually ends up horrible.
"Her? Oh," I scrambled for an excuse "Uh I can't 'cause my pet dog ate my uh…homework! Yeah that's it" I mentally slapped myself after I thought about what I said. It's not that I didn't want to talk to her. She's everything I dreamed of, cute, has brown hair, brown eyes and matching smile.
He rolled his eyes "Very original J. Why don't you just admit you're a big fat chicken?" he made clucking noises
"Am not!" I got my book from my bag and pretended to hit him. "I really can't go tonight because I have to finish my game first."
"That Kingdom Hearts thing?" he was shocked. His face showed it.
"Don't call it a thing! It's one of the best games I've played so far." I glared
"Really? You'd really miss your chance to talk with the girl-you've-always-liked-since-first-grade for a game you can finish any other day? C'mon dude this might be your only chance!" he pressed
"Maybe, but I just really want to finish this game. Besides, I don't even know Elaine personally." I was half-sure of what I was saying, something was screaming at the back of my head telling me to go. This might be my only chance.
He gave up. "Suit yourself, don't blame me if someone gets to her first"
I smirked. "You won't let any of 'em come near her."
"Why would I do that?"
"How about 'because I'm your best friend'? and-"I pulled out my wallet and got a ten dollar bill. "If you don't then I'll give you ten now and ten on Monday. Deal?"
"What? Now you're interested?" he grinned and held his and out.
We reached my house. I just shrugged, gave him his money and got inside before he could change the price; knowing him he'd probably use his mind tricks into getting me to pay him a hundred. I got upstairs and saw that it was already 5pm, grabbed my PSP and headed for my room to play
MUCH LATER… and WARNING SPOILERS SKIP UNTIL OTHER BOLD WORDS
"Stupid Mysterious Figure my foot! It's very obvious it's you Ansem!"
I was playing Birth by Sleep as Aqua. I spammed Barrier when he launched those laser shooting thingamajigs. Then he goes spamming Raging Storm. Then he spams Meteor. Of course the game creators would make the secret boss unbeatable. I was knocked out when he went Jedi Knight with his light sabers after the next meteor. After a few (hundred) failed attempts, I gave up.
Spoilers are done! (A/N: I do not own M&Ms, Jedi Knights and their flashy light sabers. If I did...)
I felt around for my bowl of m&ms. Empty. I saw the clock and it said 11:05 pm.
"11 already?" I grunted in denial. Tomorrow was Math class. Everybody loves Math.
I wish I could go away for a year or something. I scoffed. As if something like that would ever happen. I changed into my pajamas and ate an almost-midnight snack. Suddenly I remembered a fact or belief thing James once told me. "Numerologists believe that events linked to the time 11:11 appear more often than can be explained by chance or coincidence" So something's going to happen? I don't really know. I checked the time and it said 11:10.
"Maybe I should make a wish?" I questioned myself, something was making me want to but making wishes are for kids. But then again I feel like I should. Weirdo
Before I closed my eyes to sleep, I saw something flicker outside my window. I opened it and there was a meteor shower. I ran downstairs and sat on the lawn and checked the time. 11:11. The moon was full and much bigger than usual. I eagerly closed my eyes and wished for the one thing I've always wanted.
I wish I could travel to other worlds like Sora does
I opened my eyes and saw a star suddenly twinkles brighter than the other stars. Then they all did. The moon was also full and suddenly I could hear the ocean waves crashing on the shore. It was weird and disturbing because I lived in the middle of the city, no forests, no fresh air, no nearby resorts but somehow it felt natural. It was nice and relaxing. My body suddenly felt heavy so I lay in the grass and let dark oblivion take over.
Falling
This dream felt too real. I was swallowed up by the light and the next thing I knew I was falling from the sky with no parachute, no jetpack, just me. I closed my eyes and waited for someone to wake me up. But it didn't change. I tried pinching myself, hard, but no such luck, I saw that I was still falling and gaining speed. I looked up which was below and saw a town.
This is not good. I curled up and braced for impact
*THUD*
That was pathetic! I tried to laugh but all that came out of my mouth was
"OW!"
SOMETIME LATER...
I slowly regained consciousness but didn't open my eyes. I heard people talking and I had to make sure it was safe.
"How he alive?" asked a deep lazy voice
I felt a hand press on my chest. "Can't say for sure, but he's breathing" said an old cranky voice.
"That fall was way too high for a normal person to not leave bruises or fractures let alone survive" So I did fall? Awesome! I mean, OW.
"…Then maybe he isn't one?" the cranky one snorted
"Heartless maybe?" that comment made the hand on my chest remove itself quickly.
A new, calm girl's voice joins the conversation "Heartless that takes the form of a human? Impossible"
"It's not, we've seen some humanoid heartless. What if this is their next generation?" the lazy voice countered. They're calling me an it now? I fumed in my thoughts.
"You're over-thinking things Leon. You have to relax. You'll grow grey hair if you keep this up." the cranky one joked.
"We've seen a 14 year old Keyblade wielder about 5 feet high with no combat experience, another star goes out and the Third District gets taken by the Heartless. What else could go wrong?" said "Leon" which sounded all too familliar
"C'mon Leon, have a little faith in him. The Keyblade chose him for a reason. And well yeah we've had a few loses we still haven't given up, have we?" What were they? Enemies of the Heartless? ... wait HEARTLESS?
"Heh, the Keyblade should have chosen someone much more acquainted in the way of battle, like me." "Leon" scoffed.
Another new voice joins in, "HAH! Yeah right, just because you beat the little squirt on his first try doesn't mean you're better than him. I mean he was fighting a twenty-two year old on his FIRST TRY." It was kind of tomboyish but still kind of girly… somehow.
"Yuffie don't start with me" "Leon" growled.
I finally had enough info and I was getting annoyed from pretending to be asleep so...
*groan* This was the only action I thought possible of telling them I was awake and not get suspicious.
Suddenly everyone stopped talking. I heard metal moving and guns being loaded. Big mistake, I thought someone would help me up or ask if I was ok but they had other plans. I opened my eyes and pushed myself up from bed and looked around. My clothes changed from pajamas to a blue V-neck shirt, black denim pants, white rubber running shoes and fingerless gloves. How the~? Who? DID THEY? I shouted in my mind. When I finally got my act back together, I stared up to see who were talking earlier.
"!" Everyone was staring at me anxiously. There was a hint of fear and confusion in their eyes, debating on whether they should attack or wait for me to make the first move. There was a ninja girl with a big shuriken in her left hand prepared to launch, a long browns haired guy in something that resembled a biker's jacket holding a very sharp gun blade pointing at me, a blond well built mechanic holding wrench and lastly a girl in a pink dress with a big pink bow on her brown hair with a pole. They all looked very familiar. Nah, it can't be...
The atmosphere was tense until the ninja spoke. She lowered her weapon and said "Hiya! Name's Yuffie what's yours?" I almost fell of the bed, it IS Yuffie! I screamed in my head. The awesome ninja Yuffie was standing in front of me! Then that means-
"Haloooo, it's rude to keep a lady waiting you know!"
I wanted to shake her hand, feel her shurikens and learn some epic moves from her but something told me I'd get hit by less than a hundred kunai's and shurikens if I let the fan boy me take over. I finally had the courage to speak.
"Uh, hello… My name's Jan Sanada." I tried to smile. Nothing else came up, what else can you say when two persons in the room have their weapons, plus a wrench, pointed at you?
The brunette with the gunblade lowered his weapon "Oh you can speak that's good," said Leon, "plus you can show emotions, that's enough proof that you're not a Heartless. Name's Le-"
"Squall Leonhart" The fan boy me finished for him. He winced, I covered my mouth before I could say anything else. They all looked at me surprised; I mentally slapped myself for blurting something out like that. I scrambled for an explanation maybe something like "I've been stalking you guys since birth"? I can't actually say something like "I know you from another world or dimension." Speaking of which, where was my world?
"Yes that's my whole name but I prefer being called Leon" there was a hint of anger in his voice and I knew why. He didn't want to be called "Squall" or "Leonhart" for a certain reason but it didn't come up 'til now.
"Sorry"
"Don't worry I know you meant well." said the girl in pink, obviously Aerith. I smiled to show my thanks.
"Are you a mind reader or something? Maybe psychic?" asked the old man, Cid
"Uh sort of ehehe," It was the perfect excuse, THANK YOU CID! "I can also tell that your name is Cid Highwind, The lady in the pink dress is Aerith Gainsborough." They all look at me, impressed. If only you guys knew
"Where'd ya come from anyway? We haven't seen any more stars disappearing from the sky. Except maybe that kid named Sora and Tidus who came here just before you crash landed." Cid asked
I had trouble with this one "I came from…" I thought about what to say. Which world was the best option? I had to pick a world already taken by the Heartless. If I said Radiant Garden they might say they've never seen me before, if I tell them I came from the Destiny Islands they might ask Sora and blow my cover and my last option was to tell them I came from Earth but I can't tell them that. It's not in this universe. Right?
"You came from?" asked Leon, eyes full of suspicion
I only had one shot. "I don't really know…" I tried to use the saddest tone I could produce and grabbed my head to show confusion. I also tried to cry a bit which worked perfectly; they all glared at Leon who was thinking of a way to apologize.
Leon was about to say something but I cut in "No, it's ok." I saw Leon give me a silent "Sorry" anyway before I continued "Anyway I heard you guys talking earlier. Sora's here?" Woah, too fast!
Leon didn't seem to mind, "Yeah so you know him?" he asked. "You can talk to him later after he wakes up. Why though?"
"I know someone named Sora from my world, maybe it's the same kid." I was half lying. I really knew Sora in my world. In my PS2.
"Leon we should let him get ready first." Aerith cut in. Being bombarded with questions wasn't a great way of starting a day. I looked outside. or night
Leon agrees and everyone goes out of the room to check on Sora
Except Aerith
Aerith on the other hand stays and points at the book on the table "That yours? We found it next to you after you crash landed on Cid's roof. The moogles weren't happy." She laughed, "Does that mean you can cast spells?"
The book was very small, smaller than a pocketbook and had a star inside the circle symbol. I picked it up and opened it. It had many spells such as fire, aero, blizzard, and thunder in the Basic Spells Section and each had details on how to cast. I also checked the Advanced Spells. While scanning, there was a note tucked in the middle part of the book. It said:
You have chosen to walk by this path, walk by it with no regrets
May the light within you forever shine bright
Doubt, fright be gone with thy might
With this power comes great responsibility
Thus protect the keybearer and all world's light
-KH
PS. A small gift: The Book of Magi
PSS. Beware of darkness
Heh don't need to remind me twice. I pinched myself, Nope definitely not dreaming
I chose this path
"Hey are you done?" She waved in front of my face "Can you cast a fire spell? Outside that is," She grinned, "I don't want to get blamed for burning the inn to ashes, the owner would kill us. Or Leon will kill us" Laughing, we headed out to the balcony. I read the details of a simple Fire spell: small flaming balls which can ignite targets. Perfect for target shooting.
"I think I can?" I was half sure, this would be my first time casting spells.
"Well go on, we'll see if you have what it takes." She insisted. What it takes for what exactly?
I pointed up to the sky and casted.
"FIRE!" Nothing happened, not even a spark. I just screwed up big time.
Aerith didn't laugh or try to hide one, she just instructed, "You need to focus your mind and think about the spell. If its fire you need to think of heat. Some spells require emotions. You need to think of the corresponding emotion for some Basic Spells like fire, think about rage or hate, though it's only applicable on elemental spells." She winked at me and pointed up to the sky.
"FIRA!" A fireball that was the size if a basketball lunged up to the sky and exploded like a firework, except this one was less loud and much more destructive.
She looked back at me and smiled "Now you try, though it might take a few days before you can even manage to light up a spark." She winked
"Show-off…" I muttered under my breath. That ticked me off, she was underestimating me. Even though she was speaking as-a-matter-of-fact I knew she was mocking me. I searched for the incantations for Firaga: A giant fireball that could cause massive damage. Not an ideal spell of beginners. I know I was overdoing it. Pointing up to the sky, I used every bit of my hate and anger into this spell.
"FIRAGA!" Then a bigger fireball lunged to the sky, Bigger than anything Aerith will ever make, I grinned at the thought, Hah take that miss Goody two-shoes! The fireball blew up and lit up the night sky for 3 seconds as if it was daytime. That spell took quite a bit of my mana.
"That worked better than I expected." Aerith was smiling, She set this up? Oh...
"That it for today's lesson teach?" I grinned after catching my breath
"Ok, ok you showed me you can use magic, too good for a beginner." She eyed me warily, "You have talent. Just don't get reckless or show-off and start casting fireballs wherever." I'm not that reckless, ok so maybe I overdid it with Firaga but I'm not a big fan of getting my butt kicked by Leon and the others when they find out I burned the town to ashes.
"Do you cast spells in your home world too? How come you're so good with them?" she inquired.
I just shrugged, That's what happens when you play Final Fantasy all your life
(A/N: No I do not own Final Fantasy! Don't arrest me!)
"So do you want something to eat? You've been asleep for a few hours." I nod. "I'll send Yuffie to get you some food. I'm gonna check on Donald and Goofy, Leon 's probably talking to Sora right now, apologizing for knocking him out." Aerith giggled and left the room.
"…" I can't believe I can cast spells now. It all happened in a day. Too fast for my liking. Actually I can't believe this is all happening. Maybe wizard is a more precise term though. Why couldn't do it when I was in Earth? Is this all just a dream? I frowned and pinched myself again. Nope this is really happening.
Yuffie arrives and disturbs my thought with her "Presenting the Great Ninja Yuffie! ... with your food." she sets down the food on the table. Iced tea, veggies and sea food. "A balanced diet is important for a fighter to have y'know! Especially figure" she points to her slim belly. Not a hint of fat! Except that spot riiight there.
She saw what I was looking at and turned red, "I-i-I just had supper! And yoghurt!" she frowned.
"Too much yoghurt" I mumbled.
"What was that?" she demanded.
"Itadakimasu!" I happily get the spoon and fork and start hogging down the food.
"Wow you're easier to feed than our two other guests. The duck won't eat seafood and the kid won't eat vegetables." she 'tsk'ed
"But *munch* this is *munch* great! *gulp*"
"I know right!" she made a peace hand sign. "All made by the Great -awesome- Ninja Yuffie!"
"Believe it!" I said (A/N: Yeah you should know where I got that. I don't own it)
"Oh, that's not such a bad addition to my introduction!" I clasped her hands
"Yuffie!" We heard Leon calling in the other room
"Oh better get back, eat those veggies!" with that she went to the next room
After the meal I called room service and they cleaned up my mess and asked for 150 munny. I checked my pockets. Empty. The inn keeper looked at me with a questioning stare.
I made something up. "Leon said he'll pay for the whole thing." and since the innkeeper agreed, "He says bring me towels for bath and more tea. Oh and an orchestra!" but unfortunately, they didn't have one. "A buffet then." the innkeeper debated on whether he should or he shouldn't
"The customer is always right!" I told him and he scampers off.
LATER ON
My buffet was served! All from the very generous Squall Leonhart, who didn't have a clue what was going on. I was about to eat when I heard screams and shouts.
"Heartless!" a girl screamed.
Yuffie came barging into my room, "Jan! There's no time to eat that nice juicy lobster! We have enemy Heart- is that a lobster?" her mouth gaped open.
"Let's eat!" I said.
She agreed, sat down and ate the nice mouth-watering lobster. A hot ninja joining me for dinner. Nothing could get better than this! The moment was short-lived. Aerith came barging in from the hallway.
"No time to waste! Heartless on the loose! Let's EAT!" she screamed when she saw the quarter-eaten lobster.
She sits down and Yuffie passes her a plate. It was perfect. Two hots girls eating lobster I (Leon) ordered. We talked about the Heartless weaknesses and stuff.
"Yeah you should cast Blizzard on the Red Nocturnes. They get annoying when they fly around you and you miss hitting them." Yuffie said as she casually poured some iced tea on her cup.
"I know right! Oh yeah when you try shooting shurikens, you should aim for their eyes and watch the blood spurt out! It's very helpful against Neo-Shadows." Aerith said and they both laughed. My mouth hanged open. Did she just JOKE about that?
A growl came from behind, "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING?" Leon shouted at the top of his lungs. We all turned around, we saw Leon and a couple of Soldiers with their hands on their hips and their feet tapping were glaring at the three of us.
He pinched the bridge of his nose. "OK, we are gonna try this again." We all nod, "One, two, three..."
"Heartless!" Aerith and Yuffie screamed and ran out the door and the Soldiers followed. I stare at them, dumbfounded.
"Go!" Leon ordered.
I ran for the balcony. I looked down below. A bit too high to jump down but then again I did crash land into Cid's roof. I crash landed into Cid's roof from the sky! To be on the safe, I casted Float on myself. I was now levitating a few inches above the ground. I jumped down with no second thoughts.
I landed with no problem
"Heh that wasn't so bad" I smiled at my accomplishment. However my amusement was short lived
I saw Heartless surrounding me, lunging at me from left to right. I used "Protect" which blocked the sharp claws. I checked the book I got and casted a few "Thunder" spells which gave me a good distance from the enemy. I heard shouts from above.
"Run!" I heard Leon shout. I saw 2 figures jumping down the balcony. Leon was with a kid with brown hair, blue eyes, blue jacket, red shorts, silver crown necklace, fingerless gloves and an oversized key.
Sora!
Sora began rushing towards me and said "Duck!" I obeyed and he slashed through the shadows that were closing in behind me.
"Thanks Sora!"
"Don't bother with the small fry! Go find the boss" he ran towards the First District "We'll protect the First District."
"You're leaving me and Sora to take down the boss?" I whined, and then again that is where we'll meet Donald and Goofy. I guess the four of us can handle it. "OK! You can count on us!"
Sora stared at me with a 'how did you?' expression on his face.
"Leon told me about you." Sora was just about to ask a question but I cut in "No time for chit-chat, we have a heartless infestation to take care of"
He nodded and began taking down the new wave of Heartless.
Thus protect the keybearer and all world's light
I promise, I grinned, I'll help you Sora. I'll help you until the end of your Journey. With that I began casting Fire spells at every Heartless that came.