AN: Ace, Sarah, Tai, and Calm belong to Ace31592. So do the elemental leaders, which I will be bringing in later in the story.
Ace31592: Thanks for letting me borrow your characters. I wasn't really sure about a description so I made it up for a few characters. Thanks agian for letting me use your characters.
Kingdom Heart III: The Reawakening
Ch. 7: Traverse Town Pt. 2
By: CRAZY-demented-WRITER-girl
"Keyholes?" Kenji cocked his head to the side.
"Yes, Heartless have been appearing out of nowhere lately and that only means that the Keyholes have come unsealed," Aerith spoke up.
"The Keyholes guard the heart of the world. If the Heartless were to get to it, then the world would be destroyed. Sora sealed them back a few years ago," Cloud added.
"Sora? That was my dad," Tori whispered.
"Your father?" Aerith asked, her voice full of surprise.
"Yes, but..."
"Where is he now?"
"Heartless attacked our island. It's been seven years since I've been there."
"I'm sorry..." Aerith trailed off.
"It's okay. I know that my daddy's out there somewhere," she piped up, wiping away a tear.
"So do you think this world has a Keyhole?" Amaya asked.
"Probably, but we're not entirely sure," Hikage replied.
"Well then, we need to go look for it," Kenji said, standing up.
"Hikage, go with them. You know your way around this place," Aerith said.
Hikage nodded and headed out the door, followed by Kenji, Tori and Amaya. They headed into the Second District and were suddenly surrounded by Heartless; their Keyblades appeared. Kenji charged at them and slashed at anything that got in his way. Hikage stabbed Fenrir into the ground. Rocks shot out of the ground and pummeled the Heartless.
Amaya raised her hand out in front of her and wall made out of fire appeared and destroyed every Heartless in its path. Tori put her Keyblades together and spun around, a ray of light shooting out of the ends of the Keyblades.
Kenji turned around just in time to block a charge attack from a Large Body. He knocked it back as it got ready to charge agian. He flipped over and slashed itin the back with the Keyblade. A pink heart fluttered up and disappeared into the night.
He turned around just in time to feel something make contact with his face and everything went dark.
Kenji's eyes fluttered open and the warmth of a fire filled him. He sat up and rubbed the back of his neck. He looked around and found himself in an unfamiliar place. He could feel the magic radiating off every object that filled the little round room. A fire glowed in the harth nearby. His eyes wondered over to where Amaya and Hikage slept peacefully. Where was Tori?
"So you're finally awake."
Kenji whirled around and was met by crimson eyes which were shielded by blond bangs. He stepped back and examined the man more. He was clad in a jeans, a black tank top, and red overcoat that looked like it had seen better days.
Kenji glowered and made the Kingdom Key appear. The red clad man only smirked and sat back down.
"I watched you fight. You were good, but not as good as him." A low growl escaped Kenji's throat as the man chuckled slightly. "You can put your Keyblade down. I'm not gonna hurt you."
"Then why did you hit me?" Kenji yelled.
"Hit you? I didn't hit. That Heartless did. Heartless nearly consumed you and your friends. I helped you. The least you could do is relax."
"Relax? Where's Tori?" He asked, worry and anger accenting his voice.
"Oh, you mean you're girlfriend? She's fine."
"Kenji!" Kenji stepped back slightly as Tori ran out and hugged him tightly.
"So now will you calm down?" Kenji nodded and sat down as Tori did.
"Where are we? Are my friends okay?" Kenji asked hastily.
"You're still in Traverse Town. This is an underground base eliminating the Heartless, but it looks like we found you," the red clad man stated. "Your friends are fine; they're just resting."
"Ace, what is this all about?" Tori asked.
Kenji raised an eyebrow and looked at her as if she had just grown a second head. "You know this guy?" he asked.
"Uh huh. He's from Destiny Islands, just like me. I thought I would never find anyone else, but I found Ace."
"Destiny Islands, huh? Okay, I believe you."
"Well, I'm glad that we finally found some Keyblade wielders. We could really use your help."
"What do you mean we?" Kenji asked.
Just then a woman with long blond hair came into the room and kissed Ace gently on the lips. She turned to face Kenji and Tori. A gentle smile crossed her face.
"Tori, I'm glad to see that you made it off the island okay. Wow, you've really grown up over the last seven years, You look more like your mom everyday."
"Um...Thank you," Tori replied, blushing slightly.
"Kenji right?"
"Uh, yeah," he nodded.
"What about those two?" She pointed at Hikage and Amaya.
"They're Keyblade wielders too," Ace explained.
"Hm...I see. I haven't seen the Keyblade since Sora, Kairi and Riku."
"Riku?" Tori whispered.
"Yes. We haven't seen him since the island was attacked. Have you?" Tori shook her head dejectedly.
"Wha-?" Amaya groaned.
"Amaya!" Kenji ran over to Amaya and smiled, glad to see his friend awake
"Where are we? And why are these people staring at us?" she growled.
"Okay, now that you're all awake, maybe we should explain."
"What's the big idea attacking us like that?" Hikage asked.
"Okay, for one thing, I didn't attack you. The Heartless did, and I saved all of your asses."
"Maybe I should explain from here on. My name is Sarah and this Ace. We've been looking for Keyblade wielders like yourself. Something is going on. That's why the Keyblades are back and we need your help. The Heartless and Nobodies have grown in size for some reason."
"The Keyholes..."
"What?" Ace asked.
"The Keyholes have come unsealed. That's why there are so many Heartless around."
"Great, another problem to worry about."
"If this world's Keyhole is unsealed, then all of the other have come unsealed too."
"Great, then we'll go find it," Kenji replied, getting up and dusting hisself off.
"Wait, Kenji, I wanna go with you. You might need my help."
"Fine, but don't get in my way," Kenji growled.
Ace only nodded and went over to the side wall and picked up a crimson colored sword. Crimson Vengeance crossed Kenji's mind as he stared at the crimson colored blade.
"A Keyblade?"
"Yep, looks like you're not the only one with a fancy sword."
"Ace!" They turned around as two men ran in, panting heavily, sweat beading their skin.
"Calm, what's going on?"
"Heartless are everywhere. It's big this time," Calm said calmly.
"We gotta find that Keyhole!" Kenji exclaimed.
"It's more than that. The Guard Armor Nobody is back," Tai explained.
"Alright, I bet that if we beat the Guard Armor, the Heartless and Nobodies will let up enough for us to find the Keyhole," Ace said swinging his Keyblade. "You ready Kenji?"
"Yeah, let's crush this thing!"
They all headed into the Second District and braced themselves as the ground began to shake. The Guard Armor Nobody landed in front of them except this time its feet and hands were switched and the helmet was turned inside out. The Nobody insignia glowed faintly on its head as the ground began to shake agian. Then a purple replica of the Nobody landed right beside it, the Nobody's Heartless.
"Two of them!" Tai yelled, bringing out his sword.
"Less talk and more fighting," Calm quipped as he braced his spear.
Kenji, Amaya, Tori, Hikage, and Ace got their Keyblades ready as Sarah got her staff out. Kenji, Ace, Tori, and Tai took after the Nobody as Sarah, Calm, Hikage, and Amaya went after the Heartless. Kenji and Ace charged at the Nobody and split up and ran around it. Kenji's Keyblade lit up and the Keyblade got longer. He swung it, nailing the Nobody's leg. It exploded and little green balls burst out of them,
Tai back up agianst Ace and they swung their swords in a 360 degrees circle, cutting through the remaining leg. Tori's Keyblade lit up and she shot a ray of light out at the Nobody's left arm, but it swung back. Kenji pushed her out of hte way before it could hit her.
On the other side of the Second District, Sarah, Calm, Hikage, and Amaya struggled with the Heartless. Amaya shot fire balls at scorching its left arm, while Hikage drove Fenrir into the ground. As the rocks burst from the ground, Calm used his spear to hit them toward the Heartless. Its arms exploded as the rocks made contact with it.
Kenji cast Blizzard on the Nobody's right arm then hit it with Fire. It exploded and green balls pummeled the ground, healing anyone that grabbed them. Sarah cast Reflect as the Heartless's hand swooped down. When the barrier disappeared, Amaya and she launched a series of Fire, hitting the legs, both exploding.
The Guard Armor Heartless and Nobody now stood back to back as the group surrounded them. Kenji and Ace stood side by side, facing them. Kenji looked over at Ace and nodded.
"FIRE!" They yelled simutaneously. Their Keyblades glowed majestically then let loose a torrent of swirling fire that joined together and hit the Heartless and it's Nobody. They both disapeared and the group watched as a single heart floated away, only to be lost in the darkness of the night.
As they cheered and celebrated their victory, they were interrupted as the ground began to shake. Kenji jumped as the Keyblade began to shake and glow. They watched in awe as the fountain's water spurted up and the painting twisted around to reveal a Keyhole. Instinctively, Kenji twirled the Keyblade andpointed it at the Keyhole. A bright light shot out of the end and into the Keyhole. The light disapeared and was followed by click of a lock.
"You did it Kenji! You locked the Keyhole!" Tori yelled excitedly, throwing her arms around Kenji. Kenji jumped back at her sudden unexpected behavior.
"You're acting like your mom more everyday, too," Sarah laughed. Kenji and Tori blushed, their faces getting as red as tomatoes.
"So do you really think there are more of those, er, Keyhole?" Tai asked.
"Probably, but I don't think they will be much of a threat to Kenji. He's already proven that he's worthy of the Keyblade. Hey, where did he go?" Ace looked around but didn't see Kenji or Tori.
"Come on!" Tori said eagerly pulling Kenji by the hand.
"Hey! Where are we going?"
"You'll see," she replied smugly, her sapphire eyes glittering with mischief. He followed her down dark wet tunnel then she finally stopped. "Light it with your fire."
Kenji nodded and held out the Keyblade and a small fireball shot out of the end and onto a torch, lighting everything up. He looked back and saw her staring at him, her eyes misty and dreamy. They walked a few more steps then he turned and stared at the moon mural painted at the end of the far wall. He winced as a light blinded him.
When he looked back at Tori, she wasn't blond, but a redhead. Her white shorts and shirt had been replaced by white tank top and a purple skirt while her white wrist bands were yellow and purple.
He looked back down at himself. He clothes had been replaced by what looked like a red rubber suit, a grey and white jacket, and yellow clown shoes. His black gloves with the white tips were now fingerless and white.
"A light at the end of a tunnel..."
"Oh, your grandma's story, right?"
"That's right. We were together."
"You know what's funny? I looked everywhere for you, but you were with my all along. Finally we're together, Kairi. Now, it's time to get RIku back."
"You think it'll ever be the same agian between us? Riku's lost his..."
"When I turned into a Hearless, you saved me, remember? I was lost in the darkness. I couldn't find my way. As I stumbled through the dark, I started forgetting things--my friends, who I was. The darkness lmost swallowed me. But then I heard a voice--your voice. You brought me back."
"I didn't want to just forget about you. Sora. I couldn't."
"That's just it! Our hearts are connected."
"Our hearts are connected..."
"Kenji..."
"Huh? Wha--?" Kenji looked back and was met by the gaze of Tori's sapphire eyes.
"What do you mean our hearts are connected?"
"Oh, never mind." He scratched his the back of his head nervously. "Maybe we should go. Ya know, before we get in trouble."
"Yeah, c'mon."
Kenji blushed as Tori took his hand and they walked out together.
"So, you sealed the Keyhole?" Cloud asked once they had gotten back to the house in the Third District.
"Yeah. It was kinda weird. When I sealed it, it felt like I had done it before."
"Kenji, for the sake of the universe, please seal the other Keyholes."
A broad smile crept onto his face. "I will. I really wanna go and see the worlds."
"I want to go with you." Kenji turned around met Hikage's stone glare.
"Um...Okay. Heck, the more the merrier." His smile broadened.
Hikage's eyes widened and the stone glare disappeared as Aerith hugged him. Cloud smile slightly and hugged his son good-bye. They said their good-byes and headed to the entrance.
"Kenji!" Kenji turned and saw Ace and his friends.
"Hey, Ace."
"Good thing I caught you before you left. I need to ask you a favor."
"Don't worry. I'm gonna seal the Keyholes."
"I know that. I need you to stop by a place called Elemental Tower."
"Um, okay. Why?"
"Some friends of mine are there, but I've been sensing this really strange darkness there. Will you stop by there and check it out for me?"
"Sure. We don't mind, do we?"
"Where does he get off at this we business?"
"Great. Come back sometimes. Maybe we can put that Keyblade of your's to the test. Oh, and you had better protect Tori, or I'll come after you," Ace threatened, pointing his Keyblade at Kenji.
"Okay, I will. See ya."
They headed to the front doors of Traverse Town and Amaya opened the Gummi ship. As Kenji climbed into the hatch he turned around and saw someone with long silver hair staring at him. He blinked and rubbed his eyes, but when he opened them agian, he was gone. Kenji just shrugged and went in. He just couldn't wait to get to the next world.
AN: This feels like it took forever to write. Anyways, I would like to thank Ace31592 agian for letting me borrow his characters. I've read his stories and they are really good. Read them if you love Kingdom Hearts and kick ass fanfiction. Wait, don't go read them yet. You have to review first. You are not allowed to leave this page without reviewing. I command it!
