Kingdom Hearts: Eternal Core
Chapter 1 Camp Tryouts
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Nami woke up with a gasp. She looked around her bedroom and saw her bed above her.
How did I fall off my bed? Nami just shrugged and got up. Must've been one wild dream. I wonder if Aqua's awake. Hey, sleepyhead. Wake up. She then heard Aqua yawn inside of her.
What time is it? Aqua asked from inside of her.
I dunno. Lemme check. Nami looked at her clock from her bedroom. 10:00? I'M GONNA BE LATE!
Late for what? Aqua asked questionably.
I'll explain when I start going. Nami quickly got up and went to the bathroom.
10 minutes later…
Nami put on her clothes. A plain white shirt with short sleeves and black jeans. She brushed her short pink hair.
Will, you tell me now? Aqua asked with curiosity.
Fine, there are tryouts for a camp in a world called Hikari Academy. Nami replied quickly.
But if it's a camp then why do they call themselves an academy? Aqua asked with curiosity.
Nami thought for a second. Hell if I know.
So where are these tryouts? Asked Aqua.
I dunno. Riku said he would tell me once I met him at the Central Station by 10:30. She said as she put on her shoes, plain white sneakers.
Then we better get there fast. Aqua said as Nami ran out the door, took out her skateboard and skated through the streets of Twilight Town.
Where are we anyway? Asked Aqua as she enjoyed seeing the sights of Twilight Town.
We're in Twilight Town. Nami said as she did a grind on a rail and was getting close to Central Station.
Twilight Town? Never heard of it. Aqua said still enjoying the adrenaline that Nami gave her.
Of course you haven't. Nami stopped at Central Station and saw a boy with gray hair, yellow muscle vest and blue pants.
"Riku!" Nami said as she gave the 18 year old a tight hug.
I've seen him before… Nami ignored Aqua's comment to talk to one of her best friends.
"So where's the tryouts at?" Nami asked while scratching her head.
Riku pointed to a gummi ship that was bigger in size than the ones they usually use. "Go in the gummi ship. We'll take you over to Hikari Academy."
Nami did as told and went inside the gummi ship. The moment she did, she saw a forest of people who were ready to tryout for Hikari Academy.
Well, that explains the ship's size. Aqua said with a small chuckle.
No kidding. Nami squeezed through the crowd of applicants and sat on a small chair. She leaned over to listen as Riku came inside.
"Listen here, all of you are here to help against a threat and serve as an army against various enemies that will approach the worlds." Riku said as Nami leaned closer to hear what Riku is saying. "This is the place to tryout for Hikari Academy. The place to train for fighting against the challenges that will approach us later on."
All of the applicants cheered including Nami and Aqua.
Why are you cheering? Nami asked Aqua as she waited for the ship to lift off.
He's so inspirational. Aqua said as she waited along with Nami.
The ship lifted off of Central Station and blasted off into the sky. Nami looked through the window and watched Twilight Town grow smaller and smaller until she can only see a world that seemed so small from the ship's distance.
Aqua of course, noticed that Nami was sad and decided to talk to her. Hey, I know how it feels to leave your hometown. But you're gonna see it again, I promise.
Thanks Aqua. Nami looked through the window and saw the beautiful world of Space. Wow. It's so beautiful.
They continued to trek through space. They only watched in awe as Riku drove the ship dodging asteroids and projectiles. He seemed to be having trouble.
"I'm a terrible driver." Riku said as an asteroid hit the gummi ship which made the ship shake.
Nami had to hold the wall for support. No kidding. She walked up to Riku. "Need some help?" She asked playfully.
Riku looked at her and smiled. "I have everything under control." Bam! Another asteroid hit the ship. "Ok, maybe not. But you're only thirteen. You can't steer a ship, try handling the laser post.
Nami did as told and stood next to the laser post. "Hey, this is sorta like a video game." She pressed a red button and a laser shot out at an asteroid that was heading towards the gummi ship. She threw her hands up in the air in triumph. "Woo!"
"Good job. You're a natural. Now focus on your post." Riku continued to steer the ship. Maybe steering the ship will be easier now that the asteroids are out of the way.
20 points if you get that asteroid on your left. Aqua said as Nami shot a laser at her left. 100 points if you get that big asteroid on your right. Nami shot a laser at her right and destroyed the asteroid.
"Ok, Nami we're almost there. You can sit back down now." Riku said with more confidence now.
"Glad I could help." Nami got out of her post and turned around to see all of the other applicants staring at her.
Stalker much? Aqua said in disgust as Nami just sat back down to her chair with the other applicants staring at her. Will you get them to stop staring at us?
Us? They don't even know you exist. Nami pointed out blankly.
We are one. So technically they're looking at both of us. Nami sighed and looked at the crowd.
"Don't you have anything better to do?" Nami said as she just fell asleep.
The crowd just shrugged and went back to what they were doing.
Riku looked at Nami with a smile. She's kinda like Sora. All she's missing are those dorky clown shoes. Riku laughed to himself and continued to pilot the ship.
"You have to be strong. Strength of heart will carry you through all trails."
"Fear leads to obsession with power, and obsession beckons the darkness."
"The three of us will always be one."
"He has no control over the darkness in his heart. The keyblade is not his to bear. He's an abomination beyond hope of salvation."
"My friends are my power…and I'm theirs!"
Nami looked around and saw that she was standing on a mosaic again. This time with a picture of a girl with blue hair, a black tank top, shorts with long socks, and a scarf around her waist. She seemed to be sleeping.
Aqua. Nami thought as she stepped into the middle of the mosaic.
Nami watch out! Aqua said as a fury of blades came and slammed into the mosaic, breaking it into millions of tiny little pieces. Nami was falling, falling into nothingness.
Nami woke up with a gasp. Her heart was beating like a freight train. I thought I was a goner.
Do me a favor Nami and sleep less. Aqua said breathing heavily inside of her.
Nami looked outside and saw a world getting closer to the ship. It seemed to revolve around light. Nami squeezed her face into the window to get a closer look.
So much light. Aqua said in awe.
Riku put the ship on autopilot and stood up while facing the crowd of applicants. "Welcome to Hikari Academy."
The gummi ship was floating down to the ground slowly.
Riku. Thought a spiky haired teen with black clothes and black clown shoes.
Thud! The gummi ship crashed to the ground leaving a small crater on the ground.
The spiky haired adult scratched his head and looked at Riku who was in embarrassment. He could pass a Mark Of Mastery exam but he can't pilot a simple ship.
Riku came over to the spiky haired adult. "Probably shouldn't have tured off autopilot don't you think Sora?"
Sora face palmed. "You think?"
The crowd of applicants walked out of the ship. Some of them were in shock, some of them were laughing, the rest were trying to keep themselves from vomiting.
Sora looked at the crowd. And I thought I was a bad pilot. Sora looked at the crowd. (Author's Note: Sora and Riku are eighteen and they are considered legal adults since they are eighteen.)
"As you know. You have been taken here to become warriors and defend the worlds from many threats. But to do that you must prove yourself. Each one of you will go through a test that will show if you are strong enough to stay at this camp or if you must go back home and either try again next year or give up." Sora said looking at all the applicants. "There are so many of you. But only 8 will be accepted. Why? Because first off, this place is not very big. And I don't want to make their parents and siblings worry about you guys."
I don't even know who my parents are. And I don't have any siblings. Nami thought to herself.
Riku looked at Sora and raised an eyebrow. He's referring to us. He must not want another person to go through the same things we went through.
Sora held back the tears in his eyes at the remembrance of all the people he had to leave at that day. "Just try your best. That's all I have to say." Sora walked to the camp not saying a word to Riku.
Riku looked at the group. "Ok. Here's the test. You will each fight on a tournament here in this camp."
All of the applicants cheered.
A tournament? That seems easy. Nami thought with a smile.
"All magic spells and items are allowed." Riku said as he looked at the list.
I'm screwed. Nami thought.
Don't worry. I'm here to help. Aqua said to reassure Nami.
One of the applicants raised their hand. "But don't we need weapons?"
Riku looked at the applicant. "Do you really think I would let you use a weapon? No. You're only using sticks, struggle bats, or anything that is non-lethal."
Sora came back to the group. "Since when were you responsible Riku?" He joked.
Riku slapped him on the back of the head. Man. He really does recover fast.
Nami laughed at this. When is the tournament gonna start yet?
Her question got answered when Riku pointed his finger at a big arena similar to a stadium. "The preliminaries start there. Make or get some weapons because the preliminaries start in two hours."
The applicants then spread out around the academy looking around the camp to find materials for weapons.
Nami was looking in the forest section for some materials. So what should I make?
I've got an idea. Aqua said while she directed Nami to get some tree bark and some rope.
"The tournament! The tournament!" The crowd was saying as they ran into the stadium to get ready for the tournament.
Nami walked to the stadium with a weapon made of wood and was held together by rope. It was a weapon in the shape of a key. Why did you want me to make it in the shape of a key?
Just reminds me of a friend that I lost. Aqua said with sadness.
I'm sorry. Nami went into the crowd when she saw Sora and Riku on the arena. She stood on her toes to try and see the two friends.
"Welcome to the Hikari Academy Tournament. May the odds ever be in your favor." Riku said as he flinched. Where have I heard that before?
Sora read a list. "Ok first up. Nami and Sai. Step forward."
With my luck of course I would be first. Nami stepped forward along with a boy who seemed to be her age. He wore a blue muscle shirt, black jeans, and white shoes. His hair was so white it seemed to resemble snow.
"Step into the arena." Riku said gesturing to the arena. They both did so and stood on opposite sides of the arena.
"The first match is between Nami and Sai. Competitors, get ready." Nami took out her wooden keyblade while Sai took out a long gray pole.
That pole looks like it could cause some real damage. Nami thought.
He probably got that from a telephone pole. Not very creative if you ask me. Aqua said inside Nami.
"Ready? Fight!" The two charged at each other and clashed their weapons together.
Sai laughed. "What are you gonna do? Open a door?" Sai jumped on Nami's wooden keyblade and skyrocketed to the air. He plummeted down like a rocket and slammed onto Nami.
You can tell that these guys are serious about getting in this camp. Aqua said but Nami ignored it as she got up and did an upward slash at Sai's chin which made a big mark on him and made him stumble backward. Nami saw this and took this chance to launch a fury of attacks at Sai which hurt him even more.
Sai was trying to block the hits but Nami was surprisingly faster than he thought she would be. So instead, he dodged an attack and slammed his pole onto Nami's ankle and kicked her stomach. Nami fell to the floor and gripped her ankle.
Get up! Hurry! Aqua was saying in her mind. She got up quickly and held her weapon in a backhand stance.
Sai laughed and pointed his pole at Nami. "You're better than I thought."
This might be harder than I thought. Aqua said in Nami's mind.
You're not the one controlling the body! Nami replied.
Little did they know, that two men in black coats with a hoods was watching them from a distance. "What do you think?" One of them said to the other.
"Of what?" The other one replied.
"The girl of course. What do you think?"
The man in the hood thought for a second. "She is strong. She will slowly play her part in our quest for world domination."
"But there's more than one-"
"I KNOW THAT! Just prepare the invasion."
"Ok." The hooded man ran over to assemble an army of heartless, nobodies, and unversed. The man came back to the other hooded man. "It's all ready Vanitas."
Vanitas smiled under his hood. "Everything is falling right into place."
Yes. Vanitas is back. Why? Read the next coming chapter to find out.
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