Olivia: Okay can anyone guess who i slapped?
Avery: whats the point in asking? they'll read it later and if you mumpfh
Amanda: SHUT UP AVERY! it'll add to the suspence of it all!
Avery: fine...! anywho! we no own KH, be happy, i have muffinz so hide!
Olivia: everyone. TAKE HER ADVICE AND RUN FOR THE BOMB SHELTERS!
Amanda: what is with the "z" at the the end of muffinz?
Avery: it is a special brand of muffinz made for me! so i can get REALLY hyper.
Amanda & Olivia: yep we're doomed...RUN!
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New Faces and Places
Diz ushered the girls to a strange looking ship, which he called a 'gummi' ship. He led them inside, and quickly explained that the gummi ship was their way to other worlds, and that, yes, there are other worlds out there. He also advised them to sit down, because the gummi ship was capable of traveling at warp speed, literally.
"Okay, everyone strapped in? Good, now, let's get out of here." Diz said, with a burst of speed and light that forced the twins back into their seats. They saw a bright flash of light, and, suddenly, they were in a swirling mass of color and emptiness. They knew at that moment that they were no longer in the camp, not even in that world anymore. The initial flight took little more than an hour, in which Diz explained what their importance was, while he steered the ship.
"Like I said earlier, you two are the keys that will either close the door to darkness, or open it. The Organization XIII wants you to close the door to light, and immerse the world in darkness. They almost had you two tonight. I just thank the heavens that I got there in time."
"Like we said, there's no possible way for us to have any powers, much less some that immense. We believe the keyblades and magic are possible, but, not this. Is there any way that you can prove to us that we can do what you say we can?" Amanda said.
"No, I cannot. But, I can show you many other things, like how to wield and use the keyblade, and how to use magic. Just a few spells, but, better than what you have now."
"What about Cloud? Riku? Sora? Do they know about all of this? Will we ever see them again?" Avery demanded
"Your brother intentionally has no clue as to what's going on, because he'd oppose, and, as for your friends, I'm sure that you will eventually see them again."
"So, you took us away, and our older brother has no idea where we are? Will he ever know? And, what does the 'eventually' mean?" Amanda asked.
"Cloud has no idea where you'll be, and won't until his friend tells him what's going on. And, the eventually means that you will see them, but not for years to come."
"So, what you're saying is that Cloud won't know if we're okay until Leon tells him. Leon might not even get out of the camp. He was with us when we were first ambushed, and the organization knows that. They'll take him captive, and possibly kill him. And, we won't be able to see our friends for who knows how many years. Is that about right?"
Diz just nodded, which concluded the conversation. The twins sat in silence, until Diz announced that they were at Twighlight Town. They looked out at their new home, and saw a pleasant looking place that seemed safe enough. Diz landed the ship at what he called Sunset Station, which turned out to be a train station.
"There are some kids around your age here, and I'm sure that they'd like you."
"What makes you say that? We're twins, we're pranksters, and we're not even from this world. I'd say that that's pretty weird, and, if that ever happened on Destiny Island, I'd think that the person moving was really different."
"Which sets Twighlight Town apart from Destiny Islands. They love new people, and welcome them with almost literally open arms. You'll be okay, I promise."
"That's what Cloud said. And, look what happened. Here we are, in a new world, and our brother has absolutely no idea where we are. If anything else were to go wrong, which it probably will later on. You will mostly end up leaving us in this world, and we'll get into even more trouble."
"You're being cynical. It will only make your adjustment tougher. I would suggest relaxing, or you will, without a doubt, be shunned." Diz said, looking intently, as though he was looking for something. He obviously found it, because he started heading towards a message board. He read the board, and, nodding about something, he turned back to the girls.
"Your first act here in Twighlight Town will be to participate in the Struggle tournament. It will show me what sword skills you already possess, along with what we need to work on. You will be introduced to Master Yen Sid tomorrow, which is also the date of the tournament." Diz instructed.
"Okay, that's all fine, but, what is a Struggle tournament?" Amanda asked.
"Why don't you read the advertisement, and find out?" So Amanda walked over to the board and read the poster, which boasted bright colors, and what looked like two foam swords crossed. "Come test your skills, at the Struggle tournament! Battle as far as you can get, while still maintaining your glory as a fighter! First prize is a rare trophy, the only one in this world! See the proprietor in the sandlot for entry details." Avery looked at Amanda, and vice-versa, and both their eyes lit up with the excitement of a challenge.
"Not only will we get to show Diz our skills as fighters, we get to completely kick stranger ass here! It's a win-win situation. Everyone wins. We show off our skills, and people can see how good we are, which means that we'll have more of a chance at fitting in." Amanda said, jumping on the spot.
"I suppose, but, what if we lose?" Avery questioned.
"Even if we get disqualified, it'll probably be in the finals or semi-finals."
"You don't know that. Some of the fighters here are exceptional. I could name three fighters who've won this tournament every year since it came. Not all at the same time, but it's always the same three people who win." Diz broke in.
"Tell us the names, and we'll probably be able to tell if they'll be good or not."
"Just from their names?"
"It's a trick that Riku taught us, back in Destiny Islands. Now, what're the names?"
"Seifer, Hayner, and Roxas."
"They all sound pretty tough. But, I think that the one that sounds the toughest is Roxas." Amanda said.
"What about me?" a voice from behind them said, sounding almost angry. "If you're from Seifer's group, I swear I'll…"
"We're not from Seifer's group. We don't even know him! So, you're Roxas. We were just talking about the Struggle tournament, and judging how tough you are, by your names."
"I have to go, you two. I'm going to check in with Yen Sid, and I'll see you here, in this spot, at 9:30, alright?" Diz said, politely excusing himself from the conversation. Roxas watched as the man turned around, his cloak swirling, which enabled him to see that the man wore all red.
"Anyway, yeah, I'm Roxas, and you are…?"
"I'm Amanda, and that's my sister, Avery." Amanda introduced.
"Who else were you judging by our names?" Roxas asked.
"You, Seifer, and Hayner. We know who you are, and we've heard about Seifer, but who's Hayner?
"Where've you heard about Seifer?"
"You. You made him sound like a total creep, by the tone in your voice." Avery said.
"Oh, yeah. Seifer is the self-appointed head of the Twighlight Town Disciplinary Committee. A real big head, with an even bigger ego. His little posse is made up of three other just as bad characters. There's Raijin, Rai for short, Fuujin, Fuu for short, and there's Vivi. Vivi isn't that bad, when he isn't trying to be tougher, like Rai. Fuu only talks when necessary, and it's only one-worders. Rai is this big, tough guy, or so he thinks. He says "y'know" a lot, and it's really annoying."
"You know what's really annoying, Roxas? The fact that you and your little friends are still causing trouble in my town. Now, let me explain Roxas and his little group. Hayner says he's their leader, but, in all actuality, he a wuss. Pence is a big softie, and you always get your way with him. It's like he has no mind of his own. And Olette, well the name says it all. A big pansy." And enter Seifer
"Your town? Since when is Twighlight Town personal property of Seifer? And, people only talk bad about other people when they're jealous." Amanda broke in, definitely sounding angry.
"Who's this? Your girlfriend, Roxas? She even has a twin for Hayner, how cute. Now, you listen here. This town is under the protection of the Twighlight Town Disciplinary Committee, and, since you're here, you have to follow our rules."
"And, what might they be? Don't cross Seifer's path, worship Seifer with every single opportunity, and pay tribute to Seifer? Well, here's my tribute." Amanda said, as she picked up a handful of mud, and flung it into Seifer's face.
"You little…" Seifer stuttered, his face dripping with mud, splattering his white jacket. Roxas was off to the side, laughing his head off, and barely managed to congratulate Amanda through his shortness of breath.
"You are definitely coming to meet the rest of the gang with me." He wheezed.
"Is that a good thing?" Avery asked.
"Oh, yes. They hate Seifer as much as I do. There's Hayner, Pence, and Olette. You'll like them, I promise."
"So many promises, I wonder if everyone can keep them." Avery said, looking slightly sad.
"What d'you mean?" asked Roxas.
"I'll explain after we meet Hayner, Pence, and Olette. It's really no big deal." Avery explained.
"It has to be a pretty big deal, if it's got you this sad. But, I'll let you explain to us what happened after you get settled. Where are you guys staying, anyways?"
"I don't know. Wherever Diz takes us." Amanda said. That statement closed the conversation as Roxas took off running, and Avery and Amanda followed closely, trying not to get lost.
Roxas led them to a back alley, which in turn, led into the usual hangout spot for Roxas and his friends. Hayner, Pence, and Olette were strewn throughout the place, and looked comfortable doing just that. Hayner looked up as he entered the Usual Spot, and his eyed widened at the sight of the twins following him.
"Hayner, Pence, Olette, these are new members of our group. This is Amanda, and this is Avery." Roxas said.
"Wait a minute, Roxas. You just can't be bringing new members in whenever you want. For all we know, they're from Seifer's group."
"Would members of Seifer's group throw mud in his face?"
"Are you serious? That's reason enough to invite them into our group!" Pence said excitedly.
"Well, Hayner? They sound pretty cool, and brave, not to mention. Not many people would throw mud at Seifer." Olette said calmly. The twins stood off to one side, listening to Hayner, Pence, Olette, and Roxas talk about them as if they weren't even there.
"I don't know, we still don't know anything about them. Tell you what. If you guys can beat me in a Struggle match, then you can join us. But, if not, then you're on your own." Hayner decided.
"That's a little harsh, don't you think? We don't know how the match works, and…" Avery trailed off
"Don't know how it works? What world are you from? I don't know how you'll fit in, if you don't even know how to Struggle." Hayner said.
"You can teach us. Or, we can go to Seifer, and see if maybe he wants us in his group. And, by the way, we're from Destiny Islands." Amanda offered.
"I don't think so. I'll teach you guys. Follow me." Roxas said. "Do you know anything about sword fighting?"
"Yeah, tons. We used to fight a lot on Destiny Islands."
"Well, it's practically sword fighting, except you don't use actual swords. You use these foam blades, as advertised in the poster." Roxas said, handing each of the girls a foam sword.
"It's too light. It'll take a while to get used to it."
"Don't worry, you guys can practice on me."
"Are you sure? I mean, we don't want to hurt you."
"That's okay. Just take turns, and you'll catch in right away." So, the girls took Roxas's advice, and took turns getting used to the swords. They actually managed to beat Roxas, about an hour and a half after learning, and Roxas is one of the strongest Strugglers in his group. They called it quits when Roxas declared that the twins were ready to fight Hayner, which was after Avery had bruised Roxas's face with a well-placed spin attack. He led them back to the Usual Spot, where he pronounced them ready.
"Well, it's too late, we'll have to do it tomorrow." Hayner said, almost regretfully.
"What time is it?" Amanda asked.
"Almost 9:30. Why?" Olette said.
"We have to go, like, right now. Can someone take us to the message board that tells about the tournament?' Avery asked.
"I will. Come one." Roxas said.
"We'll see you here, tomorrow. Roxas will meet you at the message board, at about 8:00, okay?' Hayner asked, as the girls and Roxas hurtled out of the Usual Spot.
"We'll try. We might not be able to make it, though. I think we have to start training with Diz tomorrow.
"Training for what?" Roxas asked.
"Oh, that's right. We never told you. We'll have to explain tomorrow, if we get the chance." Amanda said.
"Okay, well, here's the board. If you get the chance, come by here tomorrow, and we'll see you there. Don't forget, you're fighting Hayner." Roxas reminded.
"Yeah, looking forward to it."
"I'd watch out. He's a lot better than I am."
"We'll take our chances. There's Diz. See you tomorrow." The girls waved as they watched Roxas turn back to the Usual Spot. Diz came up behind them, and asked if they were ready to go. They said yes, and also asked if they started their training tomorrow.
"Well, no. Yen Sid is away, and won't be back for a couple of days."
"That's a relief. We get to fight tomorrow, then." Avery sighed.
"Fight? What do you mean? By the way, did you sign up for that tournament yet?" Diz asked.
"No, but we will tomorrow. And we get to fight Hayner, the leader of a group of people that want us to join their group. If we beat Hayner, then we're in. if not, then, he said too bad."
"Do you mean sword fight, or physical fight?"
"Sword fight. Not actual swords, but these foam ones." Amanda said, and both twins held out the swords that Roxas had given them. Diz took one, and examined it.
"You'll never get anywhere with this thing. We start your keyblade training after the Struggle tournament. How about that?"
"That works. Are you going to be at the tournament, Diz?"
"Yes. Now, let's go. Yen Sid has agreed to let us stay in the tower that he lives in." Diz started walking off, and the twins followed.
--00lol i love doing this!
CONTINUATION OF THE CLIFFHANGER MINI-SODE!
Olivia: OMG I'M SOOO SORRY CLOUD!
Cloud: No thats okay, i'm good.
(Note: Clouds face has a huge, glowing red, hand mark on it now)
Riku: You know something Cloud, i think ur face has an indent in it now!
Amanda: Olivia that was so mean of you! DON'T TOUCH OUR BROTHER TILL TOMMOROW!
Olivia: I don't think i will be able to stay away from him that long.
Sora: ...there is something i really want to say right now but i won't 'cuz Olivia will keel me...
Avery: good choice Sora! stick to that "listening to your heart" thing of yours!
Sora: that was instinct.
Avery: ...oooooookaaaaaaaaaaayyy! ...that was strange...
okay more mini-sodes later but please Are & Are (read and review) so more good things will come!