"is this the end...for me?" the green haired boy thought to himself.his limp body stillfalling as the wind pushed his hair back.
He closed his eye's remembering what that oldNinetales told him.
"This world is balanced by Dark and Light. Andthough's who seek to vanquish all Darkness...will fall to Darkness."
a small boy pouted at the wise Pokemon, with his two friends behind him, one was a female. her hair was a light ice blue: donein a ponytail, her eye's were a much duller gray. His other friend on his right was a tanned brown eyed boy, his hair was a dullashy black.
"How does that make any sense...if there's always Darkness...then people will always get hurt...and make there family's cry..."
the green haired boy sniffled, with a tear sitting in his eye.
"I want to save the world! defeat all bad things...so my friends don't ever have to worry anymore..so-so Ivory doesn't have to cry ever again! I promise..." his green eye's shone brightly
A giant Heartless appeared to are Village and forced us all to avacuate...unfortunately...not everyone made it out...Ivory'sfamily died...I was still just a child so, what could I do... I remember how she cried...me and Bruno couldn't comfort her...after a painfulmonth's of traveling, finally, we found anew place near by a very peaceful seeming forest...we called it: Paistere Forest. that waswhere weused the vast tree's to build a new Village...as children,me Bruno and Ivory played at the edge of the Forest, where wetook advice from that old Ninetales.
When I opened my Eye's again I saw him...that blue haired 'Nobody' I saw his cold golden eye's piercing downat me...like 'I' wasthe Nobody.
he stood on the tall black building, his weapon vanished in his hands...heh! like he thought he won...
Shoru hit the ground hard at the same time Ivory came screaming to him.
"Shoru!!...this is bad!" Ivory kneeled at his side, gazing fearfully at the stab wound in his stomach, she propped his back in her arms, tears started welling up in her eye's. She couldn't imagine losing such a close friend. She knew coming here was a bad idea.
"is...B-Bruno Ok?" Shoru chocked his words out...
It didn't surprise her that he was not concerned about himself. He was kind and confident.
"Uh!...S-Shoru..." she looked around.before her eye caught sight of herfamiliar dearfriend struggling against Neoshadows...
"B-Bruno's in trouble! what should I do?!" tearsstreamed downher face,giving himadesperate plea.
"don't cry...I-I can still...ugh-" he winced trying to get up griping tightly to his silver hilted sword. he stood hunched...holding his sword in front of him with both hands. blood poured out of his stomach splattering on the floor and coating his weapon.
"Brunooo!!"Shoruscreamed through his teeth from pain. he ranbluntly slashingat a Neoshadow inhis way of Bruno.
Bruno's eye's widened as he turned in shock to see Shoru's fatal condition from a distance.
Neoshadow's started consuming the area, as more and more started blocking Shoru and Ivory's vision of Bruno...
"thunder!" Ivory flung her staff into the air followed by a electric strike. all her attempts to destroy those slipperyHeartlessseem to fail, in the meantime she is being slashed repeatedlyby the beasts surrounding them.
my body won't move...my vision is melting away: although I want to tell you, I just can't seem to open my mouth...Ivory I can't see you, I can't even hear you. I-I can't feel anymore pain...I'm slipping away and I don't think I can keep my promise, don't cry over me Ivory...I love you...
Shoru's body gave in, he dropped his sword and fell to the ground, lying in his own blood, barley breathing.
"Shoru...! NO!!" Ivory turned kneelingto face the bloodstained boy. her eye's streaming with warm tears. she screamed one last time as the Neoshadows were held back no more and flooded them, ripping both there hearts out. It was not a sight to be seen.
Bruno struggling to defend himself, hewaspushed down by the beasts when he was let of guard by the familiar scream.
protecting himself with his blade as defense he managed to run awaywith his life.Ivory's screamstill lingers in his grieving mind, knowing there's no way his dear friends were going to be okay.
its beenfive month'snow, andon the other side of Paistere Forest was another growing Village called: Taraka Village. the peoples of that villagepaved a pathway that cuts strait into the forest to easily transport goods to Paistere Village witch live's on the other side.
"Varuna! go with Qamar today! make sure shedoesn't mess with those shadows again... me and Zoroark will be back; we were promised to battle with this kid today...I think her name was...Icy? I dunno, she seemed strange." the older sibling placed her hands on her hips waiting for a response from her annoyed younger sister. Zoroark stoodby her with his arms crossed.
Qamar smiled "ssshh, Varuna. I will be okay...don't listen to Shami..."she whispered to her little companion; who was a silvery colored Fennekin.tilted his head with a look of disbelief and concern.
the four walked out of there little house laughing, before they parted ways. Shami: the oldersister to Qamar stopped with a serious look on her face. "I meant what I said before...DON'T mess with those Shadows. they are dangerous...and I'm tired of seeing scratches on you..." her gaze turned to concern as she saw all of the scares on her younger sisters arms.
Qamar immediately hid her arms behind her back, scufflingher feetin the ground, looking away. "Shami...I'm sorry...I just feel like theres-" Zoroark cut her off growling: telling shortlittle Varuna;that him and Shami are counting on him to keep an eye out for the ignorant Qamar.
"you can count on me!" Varuna yipped back to Zoroark proudly. the two smiled and nodded and separated with both there human companions by there side.
"and you know to be back before dark!" Shami yelled as her voice dissipated in the distance.
Varuna who was now on Qamars shoulder howled in excitement when they started passing bywild Pokemon and beautiful tree's in the forest.
with quite a bit of time walking; Qamar started to veer of the stone path as if it were normal, Varuna nudged her face with worry.
"its all right Varuna, I always go this way. how about we eat lunch when we get to that rock over there?" she smiled reassuringly.
the little Fennekin let out a small cry, wagging his tail out of happiness.
'at least she knows her way around?'
he thought passively.
they passed through the large thicket were the area was cleared and wherethe great smooth rock wouldlay in front of them.
"see, there it is.ready toeat?" she grinned looking at her companion.
he jumped off her shoulder and ran up to the rock impatiently. jumping up on top of the smooth stone,he then started scratching his ear waiting for Qamar.
as she calmly came to his side she pulled out her pouch on her hip; opening it to reveal delicious Sitrus Berries. just enough to fill the both of them. "this is what I brought for us." she sat next to him on the rock, handing the ripe fruit to Varuna.
the two dug into there meal and relaxed for the day in there peaceful surroundings.
"come on Varuna, this way." Qamar said with gusto, running deeper into the woods.
Varuna barked with a uneasy feeling, but was left with no choice butto follow. seeing as how Qamar was not going to turn around. he knew how she loved the forest.
'I just have to make sure she stay's safe...' he thought.
Qamar giggled. "it will be okay Varuna? I know my way around here. and as long as you're around I'm safe, right?" she continued walking with her chest held high.
"you're right." Varuna yipped proudly.
their walk came to a halt whena flock of Tailow flew out from just a few tree's away.
"that's weird...? what's going on over there?" she rose a brow speaking just barely above a whisper.
Varuna let out a low growl twitching his ears. He had given Qamar's leg a nudge; letting her know there might be danger nearby.
he stood in front of her in a protective manner.
'I can smell Darkness...and...a Human?!' unsure of what to do he waited silently. Listening for any subtle movements in the forest.
a white haired boy dressed in white robes ran out from the brush running towards the confused pair screaming in terror.
"there's Heartless out there!" heyelled running pastin a panic, while Shadow Heartless followed inhis footsteps.
"H-Heartless? wait! the village is back this way!?" Qamar yelled put he already fled into the forest. is he possibly from Takara?
"its to late, he ran off already..." Varuna barked.
the shadowy creatures faced the duo. twitching theirantennae. they crept closer in a large group.
"are those themonsters thatyou like to mess with Qamar?" Varuna barked with a growl. To him they were almost creepy.
"they just want Hearts..." she spoke just barely above a whisper; taking a few steps back.
"we don't have to hurt them Varuna...? we could just head back home."she tried reasoning with him.
"no. They will likely follow us home! and hurt the other villagers." he barked and shot a Psybeam from his mouth at a singlereadying Shadow: destroyingit completely. Qamar watched behind Varuna at a safe distance.
after a few more shots, all was left but one last Shadow standing there seemingly oblivious to the Heartful beings in front of it.
Varuna's body was engulfed by flame,readyinghis Flame Charge.
"VARUNA! wait-" Qamar ran in between the two with her arms out.
"wha- Q-Qamar?!" he whined confused. the fire on his body dissipated.
she knelt before the dark creature with a hand out.
the Heartless remained quiet. its antennae wiggling aggressively toward her presence.
"that's dangerous Qamar?!" Varuna was shocked at the behavior of the monster.
"its okay little guy." she spoke calmly, gently placing a hand on the Shadows head.
it began twitching its limbs and scratched Qamar in the face: causing her to fall over, holding theopen wound.
"ouch...ugh, it hurts..." she groaned. the Shadow crept closer, ready to rip her heart out.
Varuna widened his eye's, regretting not killing it in the first place. he charged his Flame thrower, not hesitant to vanquish it this time.
"no!" Qamar jumped on top of the Heartless, squishing it into the ground.
"Qamar?! its going to hurt you!!" Varuna growled, swallowinghis fiery breath.
"its okay, I promise we wont hurt you..." she directed her gentle words towards the Heartlesscreature, ignoring Varuna's warning.
the Heartless laid underneath her motionless. The word somehow lingered in its mind.
'Promise...'
she lifted off of the Shadow and started stroking its back. "see, he's just confused." she smiled at her companion.
"now its a HE?!" Varuna stared wide eyed.
"well, we should probably head home huh. lets just leave this little guy." she started walking away without a care.
Varuna whimpered and went along with it, constantly looking over their shoulder.
they walked through the tallthicket where the road came into view.
"awwww...Shami is going to be upsetwhen she see's my wound...ugh."
Varuna looked at Qamar with concern.
"please don't tell anyone about that Heartless...she would be mad if she found out we let one live!" she pleaded.
"all right..." Varuna whined.
Qamar stopped to pet Varuna on the head. "I'm sorry to make you worry..."
Varuna leaped onto her shoulder giving her cheek a lick. He knew she is just a kind girl. But she always seems to get in trouble...and one of these days it could seriously hurt her. Still, she is his friend and he can forgive her...
By the time they arrived back to Paistere Village it was nearly dark out already, stars peeking out on the edge of the orange sky.
with Varuna now back on his feet they finally made it to their house.
All seemed quiet as normal. A few pokemon tending to a neighboring garden. A napping Skitty, folks sweeping their porch. These familiar sounds always bring peace to her heart.
Qamar opened the door to the entrée way and was met by her upset older sister blocking the entrance. her expression went to angry, to shocked when she saw the scratch on her adopted sisters face. "Varuna?! what happened?!" Shami bent over Qamar, her blond locks falling over her shoulders and her dress flowing behind her.
Varuna whimpered with his head down. He felt as though it was his fault.
"please! its not Varuna's fault! we got attacked by some Heartless along the way...but, Varuna was so strong! he got rid of them with ease." she pleaded to her sister looking into her blue eyes.
Shami sighed. "well, no matter...at least you're in one piece..." she dragged her sisterinside, Varuna followed greeting Zoroark.
"I'm going to go get some supplies for that wound of yours, just sit tight" she walked off into the kitchen.
Qamar sighed plopping herself down on the sofa.
"so, how was you're battle Zoroark?" she smiled holding her painful cheek.
Zoroark looked down in silence. almost a look of disappointment.
Varuna jumped on the couch to lie down by Qamar, after a yawn the room was filled with silence until Shami came back with some jellified herbs, bandages and a wet rag. "so,was destroying the Heartless with 'ease'the reason why you guy's took so long?" shecleaned the blood off Qamar's wound with the dripping rag.
"well- its the truth..." she winced at the sting of her scratch being rubbed.
"I told you I was just going to have a battle..." she said while applying the jellified herb next.
"and 'I' was just hanging out in Paistere Forest. I got back before dark. just like you asked" she argued. Her arms folded.
"and what else happened? huh?" she put just enough bandagedstrips to cover the wound.
"nothing." she dismissed her sister. getting up from her position.
"oh, really? well, I don't want you going back their again." she startedpacking her stuff in the pouch.
"so then, how was you're battle? Zoroark sure seemed 'thrilled'." she asked sarcastically, failing to ignore what Shami said.
"we lost to her Grovyle..." she replied hesitantly while glaring.
"oh, well, sorry to hear that." her breath full of bitterness.
Varuna looked at Qamar with concern.
Shami rolled her eye's with a deep sigh "are you hungry Qamar?"
"no, thank you, I already ate. and I think I will go to sleep early." she dragged herselfup stairs with a feeling of betrayal. And to be honest she was hungry.
"good night then!" Shami yelled from down stairs.
Qamar collapsed onto her bed, closing her eye's. suddenly she opened them again when she realized Varuna hadjumped on top of her, making himself comfortable and curling up.
"it'll be okay, she probably didn't mean what she said."
she sighed,stroking herlittle buddy. "thanks, but I think she meant it. she's worried about me, and its my fault...but she can't stop me from going back"she closed her eye's.
I just want to see the world. And find my purpose...to find the origins of my own self...I know so little of this world and its meaning...
And who was that boy, anyway? I hope he is okay? I didn't see him in the village...but I'll just assume he's fine...though he was quite cowardly...it almost seemed rude that he would just leave us behind like that. Everyone should help each other out.