HotXbun: Before we start, here are the answers to questions I asked in the last chapter.
Answer #1: Suta's dogs are based on Umbra and Pryna from Final Fantasy XV.
Answer #2: Tsuki is based on Ravus from Final Fantasy XV
Answer #3: Suta's outfit is based on an outfit Luna wore in Kingsglaive.
Now, on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts. Disney and Square Enix do.
Chapter 9 The Power of Waking
Riku's POV
I had just finished explaining to my friends what had happened to Sora.
"Sora used the Power of Waking to save Kairi even though he knew what would happen to him", Shiki asked. "That's so romantic!"
"It's stupid", Neku stated.
"Hey", Shiki yelled.
"Focus", Joshua commanded. "Riku, are you sure that this is was caused Sora to disappear?"
"It's the only explanation", I replied.
"And you have no idea what happened to him", Neku asked.
"Nothing", I replied sadly.
And before anything else could happen...Kuro ran up to us.
"Puppy", Shiki and Rhyme yelled before kneeling down to pet Kuro.
"Riku", I heard somebody say.
I turned around...and saw Yozora.
"Wow", Beat said in shock. "He looks just like you dog!"
"Maybe he's his brother", Rhyme asked.
"Riku", Yozora started. "Can I talk to you?"
"Sure", I replied. "What is it?"
Yozora didn't answer. Instead, he grabbed onto my arm and pulled me away from the rest of the group.
"I overheard you and your friends talking", he revealed. "This 'Power of Waking.' Is it true that it can bring back lost hearts?"
"Yeah", I replied. "Why do you ask?"
Then...Yozora said something that took me by surprise.
"Riku", he started. "Please teach me the Power of Waking!"
"What", I asked in shock. "Why?"
"Remember what I told you", Yozora asked. "I came here to save someone, and I can do that if you teach me this power. Please Riku!"
When Yozora said this...I looked down sadly.
"I can't", I replied.
"Why not", Yozora asked angrily.
"Because my friend disappeared when he used the Power of Waking", I replied. "And I won't let the same happen to you!"
"I don't care what happens to me", Yozora revealed. "Please Riku!"
"No", I said firmly.
Yozora looked at me hurt. Then he turned around.
"Then I'll learn how to do it on my own", he stated. "Let's go Kuro!"
With that...Yozora and Kuro left.
"That seemed intense", Beat pointed out. "What was that all about?"
"He wanted me to teach him the Power of Waking", I revealed. "He wants to save someone."
"What did you say", Shiki asked.
"I said no", I replied. "I won't be responsible for somebody else disappearing."
Yozora's POV
I was walking down the street with Kuro.
"It's awful to lose someone you care about, isn't it?"
When I heard this I turned around, and saw a man...wearing a black coat.
"Who are you", I asked.
"That doesn't matter", the man replied. "I couldn't help but overhear that you want to learn the Power of Waking."
"Do you know how to do it", I asked hopefully.
"I do", the man replied. "And I can teach it to you, it you do something for me in return.
My Answer: Uh oh.
Challenge: Tell me what you think this man wants Yozora to do for him.
My Answer: Anybody who has played the secret episode may have an idea.
