King of Darkness
"You're..?" Leon tried finishing his sentence but couldn't manage. He was far beyond surprised and wasn't expecting this outcome at all.
"This is nothing like Riku's condition. It's almost normal, besides the difference in sex. I believe you're going to have a healthy child, if all works out well." Aerith added.
"H-how..?" Leon choked.
"I think it might be a result of the fact that Cloud is tainted by Jenova. Being created by Jenova cells and injected with Mako doesn't make him the same as everyone else and new possibilities can take place. Such as pregnancy, I'm assuming," She stated, "Although this is only an assumption."
Leon buried his head into his hands again, not being able to believe what he was being told. He heard something hit the floor and looked up only to see Cloud sprawled on the floor; passed out.
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The front door swung open, revealing both Yuffie and Cid. The two of them appeared to be injured although Yuffie still held her enthusiastic demeanor.
"The Heartless all ran off! They retreated!" Yuffie shouted, nearly tripping over her own feet as she stumbled through the entrance.
"Nearly had us beaten, too. I suppose we got lucky." Cid added.
"So it's already started.." Aerith mumbled.
"Hm? Hey, what's going on? What's wrong with Cloud?" Yuffie asked, squatting down next to Leon to look down at Cloud. She poked him.
"It's a long story.." Leon answered.
"There's no time to explain. We have to hurry and destroy it before it's too late." Aerith said.
"Before it's too late?"
"It will be at its weakest immediately after it exits Kingdom Hearts. It'll take a few minutes to adapt to the atmosphere and begin its rampage that will kill many, no doubt. Again, this is only an assumption. It's stronger in its own realm, therefore leaving it will obviously have some effect, I'm assuming."
"When do you think it will leave Kingdom Hearts?"
"That's what I don't know. We need to leave as soon as possible. Leaving right now would be the best decision."
"Whoa. Wait. The Heartless retreating wasn't a good thing?" Yuffie piped up, still not understanding the situation.
Aerith nodded.
"I'll help, too. I'm sure you'll need all the help you can get in destroying whatever you're talking about." She said.
"Thank you. Your help would be appreciated."
"Don't count me out. I'm in, too." Cid added, somehow managing to grin in such a situation.
"All we need is the keyblade master." Leon said, turning to look at the bedroom he and Riku were in, "I think it's better Cloud doesn't join us."
"I'll talk to Sora." Aerith finished, standing and walking into the bedroom. Although, she didn't get to say anything related to convincing Sora to join them. Riku was sitting up in the bed, his arms loosely wrapped around his stomach.
"The door to Kingdom Hearts.. is opening." He muttered, his voice barely audible. Sora was standing beside him.
"Where? Where is it? Why are they doing this to you?" Sora screamed.
"It's here." Riku mumbled, causing both Aerith and Sora to turn their gazes towards the window. Thousands of Heartless were gathering, surrounding the door to Kingdom Hearts, welcoming the arrival of their King; the ultimate Heartless. The keyblade master didn't give any hesitation before bolting out of the room, heading outside.
"Sora!" Aerith yelled after him but she received no response. She looked back at Riku, who appeared almost lifeless, the pupils in his eyes having grown to cover the iris'. He appeared like he was an empty shell, awake yet unconscious.
Sora's trying to protect him.. But what has Riku become..?
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Sora held his keyblade before him, prepared for when the door opened. He had a hard time keeping himself in position, the wind whirling around the area becoming intense. The heartless that surrounded the door paid no attention to him, just as eager for the door to open.
I won't forgive you.. for hurting Riku. For taking away our child..
He waited for something to happen, but nothing did. Not until his injured lover stepped out of the house.
"Riku!" Sora shouted, "What are you-..?"
Riku's expression remained emotionless and he walked closer. He was hunched over, still keeping one arm around his abdomen. When he got close enough, Sora stepped towards him in order to help him stand but Riku gave him no recognition. The boy continued to walk until he reached the giant door. When this occurred, the massive door began to open, revealing many more Heartless.
"What are you doing?" Sora screamed. Riku ignored his cries and stepped through the door, immediately being swallowed by the wall of Heartless.
"Riku?"
"Is he insane?" Yuffie cried.
"The Heartless weren't finished with him yet.. They must need—Oh God." Aerith mumbled to herself, cutting off her own words. The mass of Heartless gradually began to dissipate in numbers, as if being absorbed. Sora kept screaming Riku's name in hopes of his voice reaching him. It didn't. The winds began to die down as the Heartless numbers decreased. As the final one was absorbed, it revealed the King of Heartless. Riku had become the ultimate Heartless.
