This is just to introduce the new clothes that I've decided them to wear and maybe some other stuff could happen. Just to point out, Sora and Kairi are both 16 and Riku 17 so you have to imagine them being just a bit older.
Wandering the Darkness
Chapter 7
Fresh Start
As the ship left dwarf woodland's atmosphere, Sora went up to the balcony dome, Kairi to her room and Riku at the controls trying to contact Yuffie.
"Hello Yuffie. Come in Yuffie. This is Riku reporting back from Dwarf Woodlands. Do you read?"
"…" No reply.
"Come in Yuffie."
"…BZZT… Hello?"
"Marcus?"
"Is that Riku?"
"Yes. How did your mission go?"
"Not good," said Marcus. "We still haven't found any of the creatures."
"Well we scouted the whole of Dwarf Woodlands and none what so ever."
"Neverland is quite a large world. You'll have to give us some time."
"Ok. Oh by the way, do you know where we are able to get some new clothes?"
"Why what happened?"
"Well it's a long story," said Riku. "Look do you know anywhere?"
"Patch through your current co-ordinates."
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"Ok put these co-ordinates in. There is a small world called Traverse Town nearby. No more that 20 minutes away and the standard speed." Riku received the co-ordinates in and put them up on screen.
"Ok. If you need help later, I'll take a radio and you just give me a call."
"Ok will do. Marcus over and out." Riku hit the auto pilot and ran to Kairi's room to tell her the news. They then went up to the balcony dome to see Sora looking up at the stars.
"You're thinking about home aren't you," said Kairi making Sora jump to his feet.
"Yeah I am," he sighed. "I'm just missing my parents. I wonder what they are thinking."
"Well I wouldn't dwell on it," said Riku. "The world has been covered in artificial darkness and it's our job to destroy it. Oh by the way Sora, soon we'll get to a small world called Traverse Town. We can get new gear there."
"Ok that's good. I think I'm going to go to my room." Sora walked past them and downstairs.
"I think he's still upset from when he thought that clone was you," Kairi sighed. "anyone would feel defeated if they thought their friend turned against them."
"I suppose," Riku said. "I'm gonna keep out of his way for now."
"Ok I'm gonna stay with him and give him company," said Kairi. "We haven't really had much time together as boyfriend and girlfriend recently."
"I'll see you later then. Just control yourself," Riku laughed.
"Just try and stop me." Kairi walked down the stairs and down the hall into Sora's room. Riku walked over to the control desk and rested his weight onto the metal. His head then dropped as he fell upset.
Not much time had passed when the ship landed on the outskirts of Traverse Town. They went through a large door and entered a courtyard. It looked very clean for a town. It also seemed quite quiet. Sora walked over to a shop that was just up a small set of stairs. Kairi and Riku followed. Inside was bright yellow giving it a warm feel. A man stood behind the green desk dusting the glass cabinets behind him. He turned around and saw the trio.
"What you kids doing in here?" he said.
"Uh sorry we're kinda lost. Do you know where we can get some clothes?"
"Yeah I can tell you need some. They look like self cleaning battle gear. You want pixel clothing. You'll find them in the second district," said the shop owner.
"Ok thanks. Umm so what do you sell?" Kairi asked.
"Me? Oh I sell Gummi Ship components. Now that I take a closer look at you, you aren't from around here are you?"
"No we're from a small world called Sunset islands," Riku said.
"Ahh, my friend's from Sunset Islands. Hardly ever see him now. You don't know Squall Leonhart do you?"
"Yeah went to our school. I don't think he mentioned anyone from another world before," said Sora.
"Well he wouldn't. Not seen him in years."
"Well we'll mention we met you," said Sora. "We'd better go and buy some gear."
"The name's Cid by the way," said the owner. "Tell him Cid would like to catch up with him."
"Ok well see you then," smiled Kairi. The three of them left the shop and headed for the pixel clothing.
The trio reached the second district and looked around for the pixel clothing sign. In the centre was another courtyard with a gizmo shop up at the far end.
"There!" Kairi pointed to the right at a shop with 3 different colours on the front with a shirt and shorts all in neon lights. They entered the store and again looked around. It was just as bright on the inside as it was on the outside. There seemed to be 3 tiers to the shop. The highest tier had some sort of large contraption, looking a bit like a car wash. Sora stepped forward but was immediately halted due to a loud noise emitting through the shop. 3 holograms appeared depicting the shapes of three women each in different coloured clothing.
"Hello customers. My name is Flora," said the red hologram.
"My name is Fauna," said the green hologram.
"And my name is Merryweather," said the blue hologram. "If this is you're first time hear, please say 'Blue.'"
"Blue!" said Sora.
"Ok then dears, here's how this works. As you can tell, we are just mere holograms," Merryweather explained. "In order to obtain you're desired clothes, you must insert 200 munny into the machine and choose a designated colour, preferably blue."
"Merryweather! Don't decide a colour for the customers," said Fauna. "You can choose any colour you like. When you have chosen your colour and inserted 200 munny, stand on the circular plate at the far end of the machine and hit 'Start.' From this point onwards, stand perfectly still or the machine will not work."
Fauna disappeared and reappeared next to the computer on the machine. "Insert your munny here and choose your colour on this," she said.
Sora walked over to the machine and took his wallet out. Thankfully for him, Sunset Islands also used munny as their currency. He inserted 200 munny and chose his colour.
"Very good," said Flora. She disappeared and reappeared at the far end of the machine. "Would you please stand here and hit 'Start.'" Sora walked over to the machine and stood on the circular platform.
"What did you choose Sora?" Riku asked.
"Black of course." He hit the 'Start' button and the machine buzzed into life sending him into the machine. Digital lights appeared around him and enclosed him in life. Lots and lots of 0's and 1's all the way through the light. [1]. His ripped clothes disappeared and he was left in his boxer shorts. The platform then started to rotate and the digital light went down to his feet. The light then rose up his body. Shoes and socks appeared on his feet. Long shorts appeared and then the top of his body is covered up. Sora then appeared on the other side of the machine, all covered in his new clothes.
Sora was kitted out with black and white trainers. Along the side was the keyblade in white on the black background. The rubber base was also white. Sora's shorts were pure black as well. They went over his knees with white thorns coming from the bottom of the legs. White straps crossed over each other around the crotch and a couple of waist bags, which were also white, held around his waist. His torso clothing had taken a complete change. He wore a black shirt with white lightning running up the side. The sleeves covered just over the elbow but were reasonably baggy. He wore a white, sleeveless coat which had black lightning running up the side. Although it had a zipper, the coat was too small to fasten up yet it was long enough to reach the top of his shorts. As an accessory, Sora had a black and white wristband which was in a zigzag pattern. He also had black, fingerless gloves with white X's across the back.
"Whoa this is cool," he exclaimed.
"These clothes are special," said the holographic Merryweather who was also now near the machine. "The lightning and thorns will grow as you defeat enemies. Once they grow to their maximum size, you will be able to unleash a devastating attack."
"This is certainly going to be useful," said Sora. He drew the Keyblade and stood in his battle stance. "What do you think guys?"
"Amazing," Kairi exclaimed.
"Very heroic," said Riku looking impressed.
"Ok my turn," Kairi cheered. She pulled out her purse and inserted 200 munny and chose her colour. "Pink was good, but I think white should have a chance." She stood on the circular platform and hit 'Start'. The digital light once again appeared and wrapped itself around Kairi. Her old clothes disappeared in the light leaving her in her underwear. Once again, the platform started to turn. The light raised itself over Kairi forming her new style. Once the machine stopped, she stepped out and looked down.
Kairi had white trainers on but had pink, flowery patterns on the sides. The rubber base stayed as white but had been outlined with pink. She wore a white dress which was quite large. Although the fabric went just over her knee, the dress was wide as to allow easy movement. The bottom was lined in pink and had a spiky cut. The dress covered her cleavage and had pink lining the edge. The dress was strapless allowing a more human figure around her shoulders. She had black waist bags to hold her items and a white, silk lace wrapped around her right arm. Attached to this was a white glove with pink petals on the back. She also had another, separate glove on the other had in the same pattern. [2].
Kairi turned around and looked into the mirror. She looked herself up and down and smiled.
"This is gorgeous," smiled Kairi.
"You too have special powers within the clothes," said the holographic Flora. "As you defeat enemies, the dress with become pinker around the bottom. When the pink reaches the waist, you can unleash a limited form. You will discover what this means when the time comes."
"Awesome," she said.
"You look very pretty Kai," Sora said. She smiled at the compliment. "Now you Riku."
"Ok, ok fine," he said. He took out his wallet and put in the required, 200 munny. He chose his colour and stood on the platform.
"The machine seems to take your body shape and colour choice to make the perfect clothes suited," Sora remarked.
"Well let's see what they do with grey," he laughed. Hitting the 'Start' button, he stood very still and waited for the light. It took a bit longer than the others but it eventually appeared. The digital light removed his clothes leaving him in his boxers. The platform rotated and the digital light went down to his feet. The light then span around Riku enclosing him in light. On the other side, his clothes too had formed.
His shoes were grey as he had chosen but the base was a mix of black and white, which had fused into swirls. He had grey trousers on that were baggy at the base and firm at the waist. The legs had black flames rising from his ankles. White lined the flame edges and grew in wisps up the legs. He wore a black belt with a silver buckle. Along the belt were metal studs shining in the light. He wore a plain black shirt but had a black coat over the top which could be fastened up. It was fastened halfway as to allow the shirt underneath to be seen. The short sleeves of the coat had white flames and were lined with black. The black of these flames also wisped up the shoulder and around the back. On one hand he had a fingerless glove which was black with white thorns on it.
"Whoa," Riku exclaimed.
"You also have powers," said the holographic Fauna. "As you defeat enemies, the thorns on your glove with start to grow up your arm in black tattoos. Once they reach your shoulder, you will unleash your power. Use it well."
"Man I can't wait to see these powers," said Sora.
"…BZZT… Riku!" The radio sounded from Riku's pocket. Marcus seemed to be in trouble.
"What's wrong Marcus?" Riku asked.
"The world's gone dark," Marcus yelled. "We found one of the creatures but the world has gone dark. We estimate survival low. We are far from the ship. We think the being of creation will leave if the world becomes too cold. We have to escape!"
"Hold on Marcus, we'll help you," Riku said. "Where is your current location?"
"I'll try and patch the co-ordinates of the location in the world," Marcus said. "You'll get them at the ship. Just hurry and transport us to our ship."
"We're on our way," Riku finished. He then turned to Kairi and Sora.
"What's wrong?" Kairi asked.
"Marcus and the gang are in trouble," he said. "Neverland has frozen over with darkness. They are trapped and too far from their ship, so for now were on a rescue mission."
"Come on then," said Sora and he ran out the store closely followed by Kairi and Riku.
"Thank you for choosing Pixel Clothes," said the three holograms which smiled as they disappeared.
[1] Think of Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded.
[2] Kinda reminiscent of Young Kairi isn't it.
So I would love for you guys to comment on their clothes. It was tough trying to come up with 3 individual designs that work well for the KH games. I have seen multiple stories that use clothing descriptions yet they all seem to use normal clothes. Believe me they do a great job but I don't think I've seen any stories yet that stick to the elaborate style of KH. Thank you for reading and stay tuned.