My Other Half

~One year prior of Kingdom Hearts~

A gentle breeze blew across my face as I stared into the endless sea. The heat beats down on me as if someone had turned up a temperature gauge on the sun. I turn around and noticed that I was on some type island in the middle of nowhere. A voice quiet as a whisper could be heard behind me. I quickly turn to see whose voice it belongs to. There stood a boy with silver hair that was like the colors of the stars of the night sky. His eyes were an aqua, which resembles the sea itself when it was calm. I felt like I could stare at them endlessly.

I finally found my voice after staring at the boy a few minutes. "Who are you? Where am I?" I waited for him to reply back. All he did was extended his hand out to me as if he wants me to grab it. I stood there confused wondering what I should do. Out of the corner of my eye I notice a thick black shadow beginning to wade over to the boy. My legs began to move on their own. I began to run over to boy. I tried to move with all my strength, so I could protect the boy from the obsidian entity. It moved like the tides as it grew two times bigger and began to engulf the boy. I failed to make it to him before the shadow could reach him. I grab onto his hand. It was like a tug-a-war between the shadow and me. The boy just smirked as he began to draw me closer. I pulled back with all of my might. The darkness began to inch closer to me. I began to feel an emotion that was an adversary of a powerful warrior. The emotion was fear. I feared the darkness itself, and it had sense my fear deep inside me. I tried to release my hand from the boy, but he had an iron grip on me. I never would have been this terrified in my entire life. My mind became blank and all I knew was fear. It was too late to save both of us. The entity surrounds us like a cocoon. The boy disappears from my vision leaving me alone in ever vastness of darkness. It began to suffocate me. I struggle to fight it. I knew I was going to die soon if I didn't catch a breath. My vision blurred. I was going to pass out in darkness; oh the irony.

…

I opened my eyes to find myself in my brother's arms, and Reika, my friend, saying comforting words. What the fuck is going on? I looked at them with a confused face. I never need comforting. I pushed my brother away from me.

"What the hell are you guys doing in my room?" I said with an angry tone.

Kale just smirked at me and said, "I'm not the one who is screaming at the top of my lungs. I just was being caring brother comforting his little sister."

He ruffled my hair. I brushed his hand away from my head. He is so going to pay for this. I glared at him.

"Hurry up and get ready squirt. Breakfast will be done soon." He walked out of the room laughing at me.

"GRRRR! I'm going to make him pay double for messing my hair up in even more." I mumbled as I unwound myself from my covers. I guess I really did toss and turn last night.

"Boo!"

I screamed. What the hell? Reika peaked from the behind the door.

"Hehe…..You should have seen the look on your face! I wish I had camera because it was so priceless." She laughed her ass off. "Fearless warrior my ass."

If I could shoot lighting out of my eyes I would do it right now, but I do not possess that trait. I took a hold of her arm and threw her out of my room. She yelped as she hit the ground.

"Watch it Reika. If you keep taunting me I will tell your crush you like him." I smirked.

She quickly dashed out of the hallway. I laughed. I never have seen her run as fast as she did just now. I cannot believe how much I was affected by that dream. I kept telling myself it was only a nightmare. I went into my bathroom to take a quick shower and get ready for the day. I came out of the bathroom in a daze. I did my normal routine like any other day. I grabbed my Kimeran warrior trainee outfit. It bore my family symbol, which was a ruby dragon holding a jewel. It represented my family heritage and our power. In the Kimeran society there are families who control the power of guardians. There are also warriors who bear magical gifts from the mother crystal. The guardians are protectors of the Kirmera crystal. There are a few selected persons to bear the power of the guardians; they are referred to as sages. Each individual who has a magical gift wear smaller crystals, which were formed from the mother crystal. These crystals are bonded to their owner, so if they were stolen they cannot be used by another individual. My own crystal has the family symbol as well. It said the Kimera crystal protects us from the darkness. It gives our people hope and it has never failed us.

I walked over to my mirror and began to brush my navy blue hair into a ponytail. I stared at myself in the mirror. I looked at my facial tattoo… I still had the trainee symbol. I sighed. I have been waiting for the day when I could become a true kimeran warrior. Our tattoos show our rank and what our blood relations are. The tattoos are magic infused, so when we change class, or when you are born a female the tattoo changes with each status. Sometimes if the woman is first born then they do not change their family tattoo. My people bear tattoos mostly everywhere on our bodies. Each tattoo has a meaning behind it. I grabbed my daggers and put them in their sheathes. I walked downstairs where my brother was doing his usual whistling. He really annoys me, though he makes killer meals. Kale is not the average ideal warrior, or rather sage. Lucky bastard. My dream is to become a sage as well, though technically there can only be one sage at a time in a given family. The way to achieve the sage status is to be the first born. The predecessor must be either dead or retire in order for the next in line to receive the regal powers.

"Earth to Aya. Anyone in there?" My brother tapped my shoulder. "Wow I guess you like to stare into space." He joked.

I snapped out of my thoughts. "I am a warrior. I do not muse the day away."

I sat down at the table, with my breakfast directly in front of me. I began to scarf down the food. Yum! This is the best food in the whole universe. However, I can't tell my brother that because he will get arrogant.

Reika came out of nowhere and tackled me. "Hey Aya let's go shopping today. Please? You so owe me for throwing me across the floor."

She did the oldest trick in the book. The famous puppy eyes, which I could easily ignore. "No! I have training to do. I'm not going shopping."

She glared at me, and then her expression changed as if she just acquired an idea. "Kale! Aya refuses to act like a normal girl. She hurt me this morning." Reika did the whole show of damsel in distress.

My brother always falls for it. I'm starting to think Kale has a crush on Reika. "Come on little Aya you need to get out and enjoy life for once instead of training all the time." Kale said.

My eye twitched. "Who knows maybe you'll meet a boy. When you start dating you'll be going out all the time, so you should enjoy yourself."

My eye twitched even more. "I WILL NOT BE DATING! Quit calling me little. I'm 15 years old!" I yelled. I hate it when he pulls the little card and having a boyfriend.

"Oh come on Aya you have to think about boys sometimes. You know what I mean." She winked. "Men will kneel before me…."

Suddenly the boy on the beach popped into my mind. Why was he in my thoughts? I usually stated that men will kneel before me and kiss my ass for beating them before I even think about dating them. It seems that a boy is penetrating my thoughts. He was kind of cute…NO NO NO! I cleared my mind. I will not let thoughts about a boy take a hold of my mind.

"I think Aya does think about boys."She whispered to my brother.

He looked kind of concerned. "Aya are you alright. You seemed to be a bit off today."

"I'm fine!" I told him. "We can go shopping, but don't make it a habit."

Reika jumped up and down. This is the only time I am going to surrender to her wishes. "Time for us to hit the outlets." She pulled me out of the house. I really wasn't going to have a good day today.

…

After 4 hours at may different stores, which I lost count after the last ten of them, we walked up a few blocks where we encountered dumb and dumber.

"Well what do we have here? We have the trainee and the follow-ee." I might add that they are not very bright. A squirrel has a higher I.Q. then them.

"What brings you two dummies to the smart section? Do you plan to suffocate us with your stupidity?" I laughed at them. I gave them the cockiest smirk ever.

"Oh, I see you are still as cocky as ever Aya. And you still don't have your warrior status." He touched my cheek.

"Watch it Mitch or you might lose something important." I held my dagger at his groin. No one gets away with touching me like that.

"Well you're still as feisty as ever. You know Aya you should accept me as your boyfriend, since I am a first born and a kimeran warrior. Yours and my blood line are one of the oldest." He grinned.

"Not even if you were the last man on the face of this world." I growled as Mitch reached for me.

"It seems someone is challenging you Mitch." Jacob said. "I think we should teach her a lesson by challenging her to a gauntlet and offer something up for the winner to take." Mitch grinned at the idea.

They both make me sick. I could easily wipe the floor with them, though I rather not risk losing something important to me.

"So how about it Aya you and me in a gauntlet where the winner gets to choose what happens to the loser? I know you never back down in a challenge. Once I win you'll be my bride. We'll be bonded for life. I can see you know in a white gown…"

You can easily defeat him. Give in to your anger. Show him your might. A voice said in my head. I gave in. I slashed at him leaving a small gash on his arm. I was pissed off. Once I'm ticked off, I will not stop until I finish my opponent. He hit my sore spot.

"It seems you have initiated my challenge. I can't wait until I have you kneeling at my feet." Mitch laughed evilly.

"Aya you have to stop. You know the law states you cannot fight in a public place where there are innocent bystanders around." Reika shouted.

She was right about the law. It clearly stated no combating shall be allowed in the inner city or any places with innocent bystanders unless it is a tournament or showing for citizens. If we are caught then we could face unspeakable punishments. I didn't really give a damn. I kept on fighting him, matching each swipe of his sword with a radiant flurry of my daggers.

"Let's us leave the two lovers alone Reika. We can discuss our relationship. I know you are an orphan. Don't worry Reika I'll over look that fact. Your bloodline is an ancient one. It could even rival Aya's." He grinned.

"There is no you and me Jacob." Reika pushed him away.

Jacob only laughed more. "What is wrong? I'm not good enough in comparison to Kale? Has he even slept with you yet? I am guessing that's the reason why he took you in."

I wanted to pound Jacob in the ground for saying that to Reika, but I was kind of busy with the other dumb-dumb.

"Oh hell no! You did not just say that. At least Kale is a kinder guy, and he's way more handsome than you." Reika shouted back.

"Oh did I hit a nerve? You look beautiful when you're angry." He smirked.

Now he just unleashed the worse fury anyone can think of. Take cover!

"You know what Jacob I think I might like you when you shut up." She clenched her hands into fists. "Time to teach you a thing or two about manners." Reika began to chant.

Oh no! She is one of the best damn mages around. Run, idiot! Run! What happen to my sweet friend? I suppose to be one who goes into a berserk rage. Oh wait, I already did.

Mitch's sword and my daggers clanged against each other in a deadlock. He then rammed his head into me. Ow! My head! I got up and kicked him in the back of his shin. He grunted as he fell.

"I see….someone likes to play rough." Mitch came up and swung his sword at my head.

It whistled past me. All of the training I have been doing had prepared me for a situation like this one. One of my daggers twirled in my hand. It craved down his back, leaving a streak of blood flowing down his spine. Mitch turned his sword around and slammed its blunt side into my back. OW! What is with him and using weapons as a blunt object! My back feels like it was ran over with a semi-trunk! I hesitatedfor a mere second, however it consequentially cost me big time. He slashed across my right bicep. I quickly reacted by plunging my dagger into his left thigh. Mitch shrieked in immense pain; even a banshee would cringe at the sound.

"You little bitch. I swear you pay for that!" He howled.

I tried to move away from him, but he pinned me to the ground with his whole body. His hands coiled around my neck. Mitch began to choke the life out of me, and my lungs began to constrict.

"Aya!" Reika screamed. She began to chant words which I could hear over the beating of my blood in my ears. "I summon you Fintan the white wolf."

White flames danced on the street. They began to gather into a form of a wolf. It had a pelt that looked as if the hair itself could ignite anyone. It was a whitish red, and bore a jewel upon its crown.

"Fintan use your flames to burn Mitch's flesh!" Reika command it.

"What the fuck are you doing Mitch?! We aren't trying to kill them!" Jacob screamed.

The wolf dashed after his prey. He unleashed it pure flames that began to eat into Mitch's flesh. The boy yelped in pain as he back away. I gasped for air, and withdrew my dagger from his leg as he moved away from me. I did a back summersault and landed back on to my feet.

"That was too close!" I said hoarsely as I continued to gasp for air. I moved over to Reika. "Damn! Mitch has just gone over the deep end!"

He then began to laugh maniacally. Shiver! It sends chills down my spine.

"You'll all will grovel at my feet and beg me to spare you!" Mitch smile became so insidious. I think he really isn't kidding.

"I concede to you Reika! I think your going to need help with crazy man over there!" Jacob raised his hands in defeat.

"Glad to have you aboard!" Reika gave him a small smile.

Mitch curled his lips back to reveal a toothy grin. Repositioning his weapon in his grasp, he quickly twirls the weapon once in a large circle before thrusting the weapon's tip into the ground. Reika, Jacob and I clenched our jaws before retreating a few steps as a gale of wind rose forth from the fractured ground. Unleashing a cry to the darkening sky, a large circle with interwoven designs and ancient symbols materialize, singing the ground upon its creation.

"Ho, shit!" I bluntly cursed as Mitch proceeded to chant, his hands folded in a particular position necessary for summoning. A vapor mass begins to form in the middle of the seal. The form begins to take an astro projection of a wolf with ebony fur which glistens in the sun light.

"He summoned the guardian Aesir. We won't be able to defeat it." Reika panicked.

"How the hell did he learn that trick at such a low level?" Jacob's mouth dropped.

I had to come up with something fast before this situation got out of hand. Innocent bystanders may be shredded to pieces. Aesir the vicious tends to attack anyone in his way. This guardian is cruel and a vicious being who cares for nothing, but its lust for power. "Reika, I need you to create a protective shell around the area. This battle is going to nasty!" I shouted.

Reika nodded and began to create the symbols for the protective barrier, which we warriors use to protect the surrounding area. Once she formed the last seal a bubble formed around us. It creates another dimension where our battle could be fought without causing harm to others. "As long as we don't get seriously injured the barrier should hold." She stated.

"I guess there was no point in putting it since we won't last a second against a guardian. What the hell are we going to do?" Jacob whined even louder. "WE are only one warrior and two apprentices. We don't have enough strength to overcome him."

I walked over causally and gave him a slap across the face. "If you don't stop whining then we'll definitely meet our end. I got a plan, so just stay with me or you'll meet your end."

"I don't want to die so young!" Jacob screamed.

I rolled my eyes. There was only a couple ways of defeating a guardian and luckily I knew all of them. I grinned. If Mitch could summon one of the guardians, so could I. I reposition my daggers at my side and began to chant. I was going to summon a lower creature in order to further my plan. Reika caught on to what I was doing. She formed symbols with her hands and began to recite with me.

"I summoned thee Lasair the wandering dragon." A small dragon sprouted from tiny flame. It wings expanded as she gave a loud cry.

"Come to me Conlaodh the phoenix flame." Reika called to her trusty little flame bird. I remember him really well. It burnt me when I was younger.

"Do you really think those weaker creatures can beat the mighty Aesir? I thought you could give me a better fight then this, Aya." He laughed like a loony bird.

"Geez Mitch you couldn't get anymore creepier could you?" I mocked him. The idiot's brain has left the building. He couldn't even pick up on my lousy plan. It shows even morons can become a kimeran warrior. "Even though you may have summoned Aesir it is still in its spirit form meaning we can defeat it."

"Shall we test your pitiful little theory out? Aesir show this bitch what it means to be a guardian." Mitch formed another few ancient symbols. The wolf solidified into this new dimension. Only the sages had this power. A normal warrior couldn't even a tempted this without paying a high price.

"Why do I feel like a third wheel right now? Quit ignoring me guys!" Jacob yelled as he inched his way over to us. "You know what I think I might stay over here. Hey fun you two."

"You fucking coward! You are either fighting with us or against us take your pick!" I shouted. Great why do I get the cowards on my side?

"I'm starting to rethink my alliance….. Hmmm….." Jacob was contemplating whose side to join.

I, being the very cunning one, devised a plan which is fool proof. Even the moron in the corner couldn't mess it up. I'm going to bring my own guardian here. Their powers are flowing even in our blood. It was key part in my plan. All I need is one droplet to bring Nuadha into our plain. I took one of my daggers and pricked my finger. The blood oozed out of my wound. I pinched it in order for the amount of blood I need to bring the dragon forth. Droplets began to patter against the magical circle. My blood began to morph the seal into my family's insignia.

"Aya what the hell are you doing? Your brother is going to slaughter you." Reika tried to pry my dagger from my hand.

"This is the only way to survive unless you got other ideas." I read her expression. "I thought so. Let me handle this. You take care of chicken butt over there, while I put loony here into a coma." I recited the spell in which I could take control of the dragon after he was beckon. It had to work or Aesir would surely kill us all without any hesitation. After forming the final the symbol I called forth Nuadha from his deep slumber. Boy can he get cranky. "Nuadha I need your strength in order to prevail in this fight come forth dragon I beckon thee." A slight wind blew by, but nothing happened.

"HAHA! Where is your great dragon now?" Mitch mocked me.

Grr! That stupid dragon is going to pay. "Come forth you lazy ass son of bitch! I said come here dragon!" I shouted into the air. A rumble could be heard from the ground. The ground began to shake.

"I think you pissed him off Aya!" Reika holding onto Jacob for dear life.

The dragon plowed through the hallow ground like it was cutting butter. Its ruby shone in the sunlight as its head pointed towards me. Its mouth began to smoke. Oh shit! It's going to fry me. "Why have you disturbed me young Nesse?" It spoke in a low tone of voice. I quivered in fear for a second.

"I need you to silence this fool. He summoned Aesir without being an elite or sage." I trembled.

The dragon moved its large body closer to me. Nuadha's scales were a color of a sunburst. He eyes were of a earthy color. He going fry me then eat me great just what I need. "You're giving me a third degree burn just being next to me." I joked nervously.

"Silence! You have broken an old law which was set for a reason. A sage is supposed to handle this matter not a wimpy cocky low life." Nuadha growled.

Ouch! That hurt. He could hit me any lower could he. "I'm the…." I got interrupted.

"I said be quiet. Ayaria Nesse you do not have the necessary traits to call me. You disturb me for no reason what so ever. You are just one lowly being. I think it is time for me to send you on your way to your destiny. I know you are having visions which are signs when you become a full fledged warrior.'' He grunted as he inched closer. "Sleep now young one."

I was stunned. I was going to be a warrior when I woke up. "Wait…" I mouthed as I fell into a deep slumber. What is my destiny? Does it have to deal with that boy? Why do I always have to be the one to look like a fool? There are so many question, but no reply. I shall only fade into darkness.