KINGDOM HEARTS
AWAKENING
THE KEYBLADE MASTER
Renard and Leela, Yen Sid's students were too talented; Renard was young but his magical skills were perfect, unfortunately needed something else to become someone even more powerful: courage. During his training always managed to avoid the "Strength Test" but where he failed every time; Leela, in the other hand has natural talent in the use of the sword but not very talented in the use of spells.
5 years passed since they started the "Keybalde Master" test and their teacher had one name on mind.
"Renard, Leela; both showed great skills, not only on wizardry but also with the use of the sword. After watching you for years, I can say that I'm proud of you; but only one will bear the title "Keybalde Master"
Both students were standing in front of him while explaining them why the Keyblade was created and how it could be used to protect the light or protect the darkness.
"Leela, I grant you the title of Keyblade Master"
She was pleased and honored but Yen Sid noticed that she needed to say something.
"I'm honored, master; but Renard should be named Master, not me; I don't have the kind heart he has and his magical skills"
The old wizard brushed his white, long beard with his fingers while staring at Renard, maybe Leela was right but inside his heart, Yen Sid had a strange feeling, something that he felt centuries ago.
"Renard" he said with a serious look
"Yes, master" the young student spoke with a shy, nervous voice
"What Leela says might be true and I must say that it's something generous of her; do you want to take the charge as Keyblade Master?"
"I… I…" Renard stared at Leela, thinking "is she crazy? I'm not as good as HER; I'm not strong, fast and most of all: I'm not brave"
After thinking about it for some minutes, Yen Sid asked again
"Renard, what's your answer" it sounded more like an order than a question and he was about to fell on his knees but Leela placed her hand on his shoulder.
"I know you can do it, I know it inside my heart; besides, you won't be alone, and I'll be at your side whenever you need a hand"
He smiled at her and then stared at Yen Sid with a serious look
"I will, I will be your Keyblade Master"
Leela and Yen Sid nodded while a shining light appeared in front of Renard's hands. His first mission consisted on presenting himself to King Mickey as the Keyblade Master, the travel would take days because Disney's Castle was far from Yen Sid's tower and the only way to get there was by foot.
"Don't worry, it's pretty easy to get your way to the King's castle; besides, Greenwood's Town is half way, so you can sleep there"
Greenwood's Town…
Renard arrived near afternoon, he was tired and hungry; the only place where he was able to get something to eat and rest was the Tubs McGee's tavern.
The place seemed nice, there were some guys telling some jokes near the back tables while others were eating roast beef and drinking berries juice. The only table available was in the middle, while he walked through the crowded place, some guy in a black coat passed next to him, making him trip. The owner came closer to Renard and helped him.
"I'm sorry"
"For what, it wasn't yer fault; or it was?"
"I… I guess not" Renard was so shy as always and wouldn't want to say something that might expose him as the Keyblade master.
"Ready to order? If you allow me to say it, this place offers the best food in town; and I'm not sayin' it because I'm the owner; ye know what? Now that I think ´bout it, we're the only place that offers food in town"
Renard couldn't help it but giggle a bit, maybe the old McGee seemed like a strong lumberjack but in fact he was gentle and funny bear.
"If ye need a room, I have one upstairs for visitors and I can see that ye need a good sleep"
He thanked kindly the offer and took the room after eating McGee's delicious food. It was nearly midnight and Renard couldn't sleep, he was thinking about everything he learned after years of training, especially on Leela who gave him the Keyblade. With a movement of his wrist the Keyblade appeared on his hand, he looked at that huge sword during hours.
"Yo, that's a Keyblade? Isn't?"
That voice made him fell from bed, hitting his head.
"Sorry, I didn't wanted to scare ya; the name's Berry, what's yours"
"Um, Renard…"
"So… "Um Renard" what bring ya to our little piece of heaven?"
"I'm heading to Disney's Castle"
Berry gave a jump and fell on her toes; the little rabbit seemed more like a boy than a girl.
"Wow, the Disney Castle… I always wanted to go there… say, will ya take me with ya?"
Renard stared at her little, adorable eyes.
"I'd love to, but what about your family, they won't miss…"
"Nope, no family; just me and my friends" she said showing her fists.
"Ok, I guess…"
"YAY! I'm goin' to visit the King's castle!"
He laughed aloud, making Berry think that she said something funny
"What? Something funny" said showing her fists.
"0h, nothing; if we're going to Disney castle then we need to sleep if we want to get there soon"
"Fair to me, see ya later "Um Renard" and with a big jump, she disappeared in the dark.
He was falling finally asleep and happy, somehow, Berry reminded him Leela; she was the same as her: the same attitude and the same sense of humor; he dreamed with the day that Yen Sid scolded Leela by using a spell that made the brooms move by themselves and do all the hard work while she was eating an ice popsicle with him.
Suddenly, he was awakened by Berry…
"Yo, wake up; we're in big troubles!"
The first thing Renard noticed was Berry's face covered with ashes and the fire coming from the houses outside….
I hope you liked the first chapter, maybe I'm not very good writing fantasy stories like this but I'm a Kingdom Hearts game fan. Anyways, this is just the beginning of the story for Renard; who is the guy in the black coat? And what's happening in the town?
The next Chapter: Invasion! The soul crusher's attack!