Xion rode passed the countless worlds in her armor, eyes searching for the Radiant Garden so she could see Even and his master. She had to admit that flying through the stars definitely got her mind off of everything, especially with what had happened with Riku at the Disney Castle…
Xion heart ached when she thought about the fight they had, when she basically told Riku that they had to end their relationship. Looking at him when she said those words hurt her as much as Riku looked like he hurt. But the problem was Xion could not be with people that lied and kept secrets from her after what happened with Vanitas. Xion thought he really did love her, that what they had was real and that she should join the Organization. But it was all lies that were being fed to her like food.
When Xion finally saw the Radiant Garden, she quickly rode over and landed on the world right by Merlin's house. Much to her surprise, she did not see any people that she recognized. As she unsummoned her armor however, she looked over, seeing a young woman with greenish hair glance over at her. She wore a red dress with a purple sash around her waist with flowered white tights and a matching pair of red boots and red gloves. Even though Xion did not recognize the woman, she seemed to know who Xion was and walked over to her calmly.
"Hey, your Xion right?" She asked
"Uh, yeah," Xion replied, not really sure of what to say.
"Sorry, my name is Terra Branford, and I believe we have mutual friends with Aqua, Ventus, Lea and the guy Terra?"
The information hit Xion like a brick that fell from the sky. The black haired teen remembered the few times she wrote to the Land of Departure trio and talked to Lea about this Terra Branford. Xion remembered it clearly since the first time the guy Terra told her he shared his name with a girl, she laughed so hard she teared up. Form what Xion remembered, she was a new member of the Radiant garden Restoration Committee but had to leave shortly after since her nemesis, Kefka, was causing a lot of trouble. She also recalled briefly meeting her before she left the Keyblade War but it was so quick she didn't even know if they exchanged names.
"Oh, hi, I remember them talking about you," Xion said as she held out a hand to the young woman before recalling something Aqua told her. "Sorry, Aqua told me that you left to go and try to find the creepy clown guy."
Terra giggled at this comment slightly. "You mean Kefka? Well I was trying to find him and bring him to justice but after I heard what happened with Kairi…"
Terra stopped, which was understandable since Xion knew what she was going to say after that. "I figured that the RGRC could use a little more help around here, protecting the worlds and trying to find her."
"I didn't know you got to meet Kairi." Xion blurted out, wishing she hadn't said that.
"We talked after the Keyblade War and wrote to each other for while actually, I mean she does seem to make friends easily."
"You can say that again," Xion said, "I'm sorry to cut this conversation short, but I need to see Even, he says he has someone that could help us find Kairi."
Terra blushed at the comment, which made Xion confused for a moment. "Oh, you mean him, yup, he could definitely help." Terra replied.
Xion looked at Terra awkwardly for a moment. Wasn't Even's master like a nerdy, old scientist or something? From Terra's expression, she was acting like this guy was on the cover of Playboy or something.
"Do you know where they are? I need to talk to them urgently." Xion asked, trying to keep her mind off of Terra's strange reaction.
"Oh, Even was showing his master around here not too long ago, they are probably by the Marketplace by now," Terra replied, "I can take you there if you want."
"That would be great, thanks." Xion said as they began to walk over to the Marketplace. As they walked, the only thing that was running through Xion's mind was what made Terra act like that…
When they finally got to the Marketplace, the two girls looked over, seeing Even and another man talking to one of the sellers. Xion looked at the man next to Even strangely, wondering who he was and where Even's master had gone too. The man next to Even had dark brown hair with a goatee and was wearing a plain black shirt with a leather jacket over it and dark blue jeans. In his right hand was a red and gold briefcase that looked like metal.
Xion had to take a double look at the man because she could have sworn she saw something glowing from the center of his chest.
"Hey Even!" Terra said as he and the other man turned to look at the two girls that approached them.
"Why Terra, it is nice to see you," Even said. He was wearing his regular lab coat that he normal wore and his blonde hair was down like always. When Even turned to look at Xion, he paused saying, "Xion."
"Even," Xion replied coldly. She honestly wasn't sure how to feel about the scientist yet. In a way, Even really was her creator, so she felt like she had to respect him, but at the same time he did create her for the wrong reasons.
"It's good to see you again," Even said. Xion looked at him oddly for a moment before nodding, making the man standing next to Even snicker.
"Ah, Even, I don't think she feels the same way about you." He said, which made Xion grin.
"No, it's alright," she said, "It's good to see you too, Even." Xion then glanced over to Terra, who was smiling at the man next to Even.
"It's good to see you sir," Terra told him.
"To you too," the man replied.
Xion then paid her attention back on Even. "Sorry to make this so rushed, but if your master wants to help, he needs to get here quick so we can go to the Disney Castle."
Even looked at Xion oddly. "Well then let me give the proper introduction," Even then gestured his hands to the man next to him, "This is Anthony Stark, my former science master."
Xion looked over at this Stark guy shocked, which he seemed to notice. "It there a problem?" Anthony asked.
"No, there's no problem sir, I just," Xion paused, "I thought you would have glasses and be wearing a lab coat or something…"
Anthony laughed. "A lab coat? My grandfather wore a lab coat, no one wears lab coats anymore."
Xion wanted to burst out laughing when she saw the look on Even's face when Anthony said those words, but remained silent and only smiled. She did however wait for Even's response which was, "I always wear a lab coat…"
Anthony looked at Even with wide eyes, clearly not regretting what he said. "Well there were some things even I, the great genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, couldn't teach you."
Xion laughed; this Anthony Stark reminded her of Lea, but a much more extreme version of him, which made her thankful for Lea's lower level of sarcasm.
Even sighed. "Well I suppose you should be going Mr. Stark," he said, "The King does need your assistance."
Xion laughed to herself again, knowing that Even just wanted to get rid of his master after what had just happened.
"I will call Leon to get your Gummi Ship ready—"
"Woah, hold on their Dasher," Anthony interrupted, "A Gummi Ship? That's no fun…"
"Sir, you cannot go flying around in that," Even pointed his fingers to the briefcase he held in his hand, "Everywhere, besides the Gummi Ship is safer."
"Is it state of the art Stark Industry Technology?"
Even did not respond.
"I thought so."
Anthony then sighed. "But if I must, we can take the Gummi Ship, but I call shot gun."
"It's not a problem with me sir," Xion said as she turned to look at Terra. "Could you ask Leon to get the Gummi Ship for us so we can get to the Castle?"
"No problem," Terra said as she turned to Anthony, "Have a nice trip Mr. Stark."
"Thanks," he said back as Terra began to walk back to Merlin's house.
Xion could have sworn she saw Terra mouth 'I love him' but she decided to save her the embarrassment and not say anything about it.
"I will see you when the King doesn't need your services anymore?" Even asked his former master. "Do you want me to send Ienzo of Dilan to come and get you once you wish to return here?"
"I am a big boy Even, I'll get back myself." Anthony replied.
"Every well then," Even continued, "Have a safe trip sir."
As soon as Even left, Xion could see the relief wipe off of Anthony's face, which made her giggle to herself again. "So Anthony—"
"Kid, there is no need to call me Anthony," he said, "The only one that calls me Anthony is my girlfriend when she has clearly had enough of me. Just call me Tony, k?"
"Sure, Tony." Xion replied as she looked over to see the Gummi Ship landing not too far away from where they were, ready to pick the two up and take them to the castle. "Let's head out then."
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I am sorry, I had to! If I didn't put him in here my little fangirl mind wouldn't be able to take it anymore! I mean, I used to greatly dislike the idea of Marvel being in Kingdom Hearts but now that I am getting into Marvel more and more every second of the day I needed to do it!
But I do apologize to any of you who are not fond of Tony Stark being in this story. He is not going to have a huge roll in the story and will act more like how Final Fantasy characters appear in KH. He will however be important in these next few chapters so be prepared.
Also, since I am such a perfectionist, I can not just add one Marvel character in this story. Currently, I have four planned, two that have already appeared (looks back at chapter 33) and two that will appear as a special surprise towards the end of this story that will has not been revealed yet... hint hint. And depending if you guys like the idea of this Marvel thing, there could possibly be more if a lot of you request one.
I also apologize for this chapter being kind of short, but if I added more to it this chapter would have been easily over 3000 words, and my hands are already tired from typing so... yeah.
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