Kingdom Hearts: The New Master

Chapter 10: Crisis Core part 1

I only own me and my keyblade, any world I put in belong to their respective owners.

Ugh recap time, me and Aqua were helping the characters from soul eater defeat the heartless; we had just beat them too and were about to leave, but then Maleficent got in the way. Pete was there too, I tried to make him see the error of his ways and join the side of good but I think it'll take a while... or at least after a few chapters. I just woke up from the attack Maleficent gave me and found myself in a dark room, I couldn't even tell where I was. "Great, now where am I... Aqua? We must've gotten seperated, I gotta see where I am."

I got up from the ground and looked for a door, when I found the door it opened like a door from the future; I checked to see where if anyone was here, but it looked like the ghost was clear. "Okay time to go, and I'm talking to myself again... it sucks traveling by yourself."

"Hey you!"

I jumped out of my skin to see two warriors in masks behind me, they wore the same uniforms and had swords on their backs; I have no idea what to do, so I guess I have to wait and see what happens next. "Who are you, and what where you doing in the taining simulator?"

Training simulator, dude just gave me an awesome excuse. "I was training of course, what else would I be doing there?"

"I see, are you a new member in SOILDER," One of them asked. "You don't look like a 1st or 2nd class."

Did he just say what I think he said, "Hey look, a distraction!"

They actually turned around, so much for trained warriors; but oh my god I'm in the world of final fantasy 7, and since I don't remember SOILDER being around this must be the crisis core game. This doesn't make since... actually it does since there was the timeless river world, and that was a world from the past. I guess Maleficent brought me to a world from the past, now what do I do? I guess I go back to my mission of taking out the unversed, then I'll try to find Aqua. "Nothing's there."

Oh right, time to get back to reality. "Sorry about that, but yeah I'm a 3rd class SOILDER. My name's Kisuke."

"Pleased to meet you, and welcome to the SOILDER ranks," The second soilder greeted. "So, have you taken any missions yet?"

"Not yet, I'm still pretty new."

"Well I heard there's an important mission from director Lazard, if your lucky you can help."

Is this the beginning of the game, Maleficent brought me way into the past; oh well, I might find some unversed. "Thanks, you know where I can find Lazard?"

"He's in the command room."

"Right, later."

I quickly left and started looking for the command room, even though I still don't know which direction I'm supposed to go; I really need some... ow! "Sorry about that, I wasn't paying...!?"

There he was, Zack Fair himself; he wore the SOILDER 2nd class uniform with a sword on his back, and he also had black spikey hair. When he looked at me and said, "Don't worry about it, are you new here? My name's Zack, and you are?"

"Uh Kisuke, 3rd class." I answered.

"Cool, got any missions yet?"

"Actually, I'm still pretty new here."

"Oh, don't worry you'll get there," Zack assured "I gotta go, see you later."

I waved goodbye and... wait a sec, "Zack's going to see Lazard, I have to follow him if I'm going to do my mission."

I quickly followed him and hid behind the door he went through, I peeked to see two other figures; the one who was standing was definetly Angeal, since he had the buster sword on him, and the one sitting down wearing glasses was director Lazard. If I remember correctly, Lazard is talking about the mission to find and capture the 1st class SOILDER, Genesis. They thought he would be in an anti-shinra base, so the two of them along with another unit led by Sephiroth try to see if he's there. "May I help you?"

I wasn't even paying attention when I saw Angeal in front of me, I thought I was in deep trouble; but luckily Zack came between us and said, "Don't worry Angeal, that's Kisuke. He's a new 3rd class so he doesn't know his way around, looking for someone?"

"Actually, I wanted to ask director Lazard if I can help in this mission." I answered, sheepishly

"I'm sorry, but a 3rd class like you would only be in the others way." Lazard explained

"I can do it, just tell me what I have to do to prove it!" I protested

I think Angeal saw my determination, he smiled and said, "Director, I'd like to make a proposal."

"What would that be, Angeal?" Lazard asked

"If he can pass the training simulator, then he can join us." Angeal answered

Another test, I guess it's another way to become a keyblade master; I think it would be a good idea to try it. "I'll accept, I want to show you that I can do this!"

"Good, then if it's alright?"

"Very well Angeal, I'll allow it." Lazard agreed

Training Simulator

I was kind of surprised at what Angeal had in mind, it was the same simulated mission at the beggining of the game where you first meet him and Zack; we were on a helicopter that was pursuing a fast speeding train, I felt sick to my stomach since I knew we were gonna have to jump after we get above the train. "Is this really your first time?"

"Y-Yeah, I don't think I'll make this," I admited. "I just started learning how to do high jumps, and I don't think I'll make this landing."

"Here's a tip, if you visualize where you're about to jump to, then you can make a successful landing," Angeal explained. "Like visualizing an attack, just stay calm, dodge, then counter."

"Thanks, I needed that."

"Wutai troops have hijacked Shinraa express MK93 II," The person riding the helicopter announced. "The train is currently heading to Midgar Sector 8, A SOILDER operative will be inserted to neutralize the situation. We are to proceed as scheduled. Commence mission in 3... 2... 1... mark. Begin mission. Operative is ready for insertion."

The side hanger opened and I could feel the air go through my hair, for a simulation it sure was realistic; I walked slowly to see the outside, we were moving so fast that I felt a jolt of fear hit the back of my spine. "The train is overrun by Wutai troops. Eliminate them and gain control of the train."

"Okay!" I said, then I jumped and said, "Bonzai!"

I think I totally lost my mind, what was I thinking jumping of a helicopter like this; no I have to focus, I had to visualize myself making a perfect landing. I opened my mind to it, and when I saw the roof of the train I quickly did a frontflip and made the landing. I slipped a little but quickly regained my balance, "Not perfect, but I did it."

"Kisuke!"

When I slowly got up I turned to see Angeal land behind me, his face was stern like a army commander; when he stood up he said, "That was good, but you need more balance."

I only sighed from his comment, I had nothing to say since he was right. "Remember, there are no Shinra troops on this train. Understood?"

"Right, here I go!"

I seriously couldn't believe it, first I was landing and now I'm running on the roof of a train; it looked like I was doing good at first, but then guns started shooting from under me, luckily they missed. "Whoa, I guess they heard me."

I kept going with even more guns shooting under me, that's when I saw the troops coming up and charging; I summoned black beast and charged also, when they started shooting I dodged as much as I could and attacked before they could get a good shot. When more came I did the samething, I dodged and attacked while running forward to the front of the train, but I almost stopped when I saw a group have three rocket launchers in front of me. I had nowhere to go but up. 'Here it goes, high jump time. Please let me do it again!'

With one giant lunge I jumped through them all like a game of leap frog, I felt like I was having fun; when I got through I stabbed the keyblade in the middle of the connector, causing the two parts to split. With that out of the way, I ran towards the front while the enemies were stuck on the part of the train that wasn't moving. "Train MK93 II re-routed to Sector 1 Station near Mako Reactor 1. Proceed to mission phase 2 and change surveillance rank."

The train finally slowed to a stop, and I jumped down gracefully to the ground; I wondered what I was supposed to do next until I got a call, Angeal gave me a cell phone before the mission so I could stay in communication with him. "Hello, this is Kisuke."

"Making progress?" Angeal asked

"Yeah, so are these guys really Wutai troops?" I replied

"Their in disguise, now head for the open area above." He explained

"Towards Sector 8?" I asked

"Yes, but first you have to clear a path."

"People in my way, huh?"

"You'll see what I mean, be careful."

I looked to see the Wutai troops charging at me with guns blazing, I didn't even look like they were trying to hit me; I really felt like I was in a game. "Can I go all out on them?"

"Use some descretion." Angeal answered, which really wasn't a no.

I summoned black beast and got ready to fight, "Game on!"

I went all out and started attacking, I went for the ones reloading first and went off from there; it was a lot harder when they started shooting again, all I could do was dodge and gaurd. But when they stopped I launched a thunder spell and they were completely unconcious. My cell rung again and I answered it, "Not too bad."

"Thanks, just wait when I get into a real battle!" I was exaggerating, but I was too pumped to care.

"Go up the stairs at the end of the platform." Angeal replied

"Roger."

With that I started running again, that's when I reached a bunch of people running for their lives; I went through them to see what was to cause, and when I got to the middle of town I found a giant behemoth with horns and a spiked tail. Its roar freaked me out, but I was ready to pay it back with an attack. The behemoth lunged at me and started to attack with its claws, I moved further back and launched a few fire spells at its face. It seemed blind from it so I took the advantage and started attacking from behind, but its tail got me and threw me to a wall. Before it started to charge at me I did a dodge roll and it ended up hitting the wall, with that as a distraction I charged and gave it a finishing blow. The behemoth fell to the ground and completely dead. I felt like I accomplished something, wait a minute. 'After beating that, Sephiroth came and attacked Zack. It doesn't look like that'll happen now, so I guess I passed.'

"Showing your back to the enemy, overconfidence will destroy you."

Couldn't I be right for once, I technically was but instead of Sephiroth it was Vanitas behind me; his keyblade was right at my chest and was about to attack, but since I had black beast in hand I was able to block his attacks and move away before he could do another. "The hell, what are you doing here!?"

"Seeing how strong you became, not much in my opinion." Vanitas said... I still can't tell the look on his face with that freaking mask on!

"Screw you, eat fire!" I retorted

But he ended up destroying it with his own, and he shot it out through his hand and not his keyblade; I got ready for anything else he had in store, just in case he tried to attack again. "You know, using the keyblade as a medium for your magic does help, but it takes a real master to use magic without it."

"So you're just showing off, can anyone else see you?" I asked

"I messed with their connections, they can't see or contact you till I'm gone." Vanitas answered

"Then get out!"

"Hold it, like I said I want you to get stronger," He explained. "You have strength but you lack a strong defense, try this spell when you need help."

I light started to appear in his hand and then automatically enveloped me, it felt weird but I felt like I learned a new spell; now I just felt confused, why was he doing this? "There, now you can use the reflect spell when you're in a pinch."

"Hang on, why are you helping me," I asked. "You're a bad guy right, so why help an enemy?"

"Because I want to fight you again, only I want a better match next time," Vanitas then opened a corridor of darkness, before he entered he said, "Get strong, I'll be watching."

He left, I'm confused as all hell; the guy acts like an enemy, but helps me do better!? It's like he's trying to make me into his own personal rival, so annoying! "What the hell Vanitas, why me!?"

"Kisuke!"

It was Angeal, I guess he decided to find me himself instead of calling; I hope he didn't hear me before. "Angeal, how did I do?"

"Tell me, did you know what happened to our communications?" Angeal asked

"Communications were down, I had no clue." I was totally lying, but I think he already knew that.

"Alright, congrats on passing the test."

The area suddenly started to disappear, and then I found myself back in the training simulator; since I had virtural reality goggles on me I totally forgot about this. "Really, I passed!?"

"Yes, you actually did better than Zack," Angeal said, smiling. "Are you sure you're a 3rd class?"

"As sure as my hair is black and white." I said, even though I knew that answer sucked

"Alright, let's head back to Lazard to tell him that you're joining us on the mission."

"Wahoo!"

To be continued

I thought I'd start at the beginning of crisis core, hope my idea of this being a world was alright. Chapter 11 coming soon after chapter 5 of demon slayer.