Hi all.
This is A New Pencil speaking.
As you can see in the summary, this crossover is inspired by The OC Maniac's story: May Your Heart Go Beyond. However, though it follows the same storyline, it will have several differences to make the story a little more unique.
This is my first time writing a crossover here. I hope you enjoy it, and feel free to critique it!
Huge thanks to The OC Maniac for inspiring this story.
I do not own Kingdom Hearts, My Hero Academia, Omori, or any of its characters.
Chapter 1: Secrets of the Night
After so many experiences… so much pain... can a heart endure another journey?
(Play: Sanctuary - After the Battle)
It was over.
At long last, after a decade of suffering and pain caused by the Seekers of Darkness, it was done. History was made, though not in the way it was written. On that fated land, a great war transpired… but darkness did not prevail, and light did not expire. The 7 Guardians of Light and their allies had succeeded in defeating Master Xehanort and his 13 Seekers of Darkness. It took them years, over a decade, but they did it. Now they could rest, and live out their lives the way they wanted to before the darkness came and changed everything. It would all be fine, and they could breathe again.
But…
They couldn't.
They just couldn't.
It wasn't because there were still other loose ends to take care of.
It wasn't because the scars had yet to fade.
No.
It was because the one who had kept them together. The boy who had touched so many hearts, including their own, was gone. For some unknown reason, the Guardian of Light who had dealt the final blow to Xehanort has mysteriously disappeared.
His name… is Sora.
"By breaking the taboo… you yourself… will vanish from this world. You'll lose your powers. And without your powers, you won't be able to return to the world you came from."
"I don't care."
"What?!"
"There's a lot I don't understand… but what I know… is that this is all I can do right now. You know me. I'll follow my heart till the end."
This was the final exchange between him and the one called Chirithy. After that, Sora embarked on one final quest to rescue his best friend Kairi from her death at Xehanort's hands, using his newfound power of waking. However, the way he had and would use it would come at an extraordinary price. A price Sora was willing to pay for the sake of the one he promised his other childhood friend Riku to take care of and protect.
Sora's quest to rescue Kairi was successful, but there was still a price to pay for misusing the power of waking. But unfazed and content with his decision, Sora spent his final moments with his two childhood friends, sharing one final moment on the islands they came from.
After that, he faded, dimmed, and vanished… without a trace.
(Play: KH3 Re:Mind OST: Yozora (with cutscene intro))
He lay face up. He couldn't hear anything, but he could definitely feel something on his back, so he was definitely lying down on some surface. Which meant that he existed, but this begged the question.
Where am I?
Slowly, he opens his eyes.
"This place…"
He knew this place. But for some reason… it was different. Instead of a blue sky with clouds floating in the air, he was met with a dark night sky with stars surrounding his vision. Sora couldn't help but smile.
Each star is another world… he remembered.
He got up to a sitting position and looked at his hands, to make sure that they weren't transparent like his first visit here. Sure enough, and thankfully, his hands were still filled with color. Good.
"At least… I'm all here."
Sora pushed himself up, not feeling any soreness or tiredness. So he didn't lose his powers like before… at least not yet. Hopefully, he thought, that wouldn't be the case.
I wonder… Sora thought. He looked around, but couldn't see or feel any presence nearby. Not even the faintest trace of a twinkle.
Strange.
If this was where he thought he was, then there should be some floating stars around, representing the small fragments of hearts and lingering wills, who still have ties to the realm Sora came from. Only when all of those ties have vanished from said realm, would these lingering wills finally move on. The wills could range from old people, to mothers, to rivals, even children. In many ways, this was very sad to think about.
But Sora would not dwell on these thoughts. He had to be sure he wasn't alone here.
"Heeeey!" he cupped his hands and called out, "Is anyone out there?"
He looked out into the distance, but heard nothing.
"Helloooo!" he called out again, this time placing a hand near his ear to help him hear better. One second. Two seconds….
"...Hey."
A voice. It was there. But muffled. That gave Sora something to work with. The voice called out again, louder this time.
"Hey."
"Who is that?" Sora thought aloud. It wasn't a voice he was familiar with. One second… two seconds…
"Where are you?" the voice demanded. It was closer. Maybe they heard Sora.
"Over here!" Sora called out loudly. He could make a shape out in the distance. Another person. Without hesitation, Sora rushed toward him.
"I see you." the figure replied, already walking to Sora. It took them awhile, but Sora finally managed to see him properly.
In all honesty, he looked almost exactly like Sora's best friend Riku, hair and clothes, though they seemed a bit more detailed and more… darker… than the outfit that Sora's best friend wore the last time he saw him. Except that unlike Riku, this person seemed to have different colored eyes, and his expression was cold, colder than what Sora could remember Riku displaying face-wise. And if one could look closely, this man had earrings, unlike Riku. And he certainly looked way taller than Riku did. But Sora recalled seeing a similar figure in Woody and Buzz's world. A person that Rex and Hamm mistook him for.
"Hey… aren't you…?"
The figure looked a bit surprised, before asking, "You… know me?"
"Yeah," Sora said, "You're Yozora, right?"
"Wait. How do you know that?" the figure asked, "Who are you, first off?"
"I'm Sora," the Keyblade wielder grinned, pointing to himself, "And actually… there's something I wanted to ask you—"
"Sora?" the man called Yozora interrupted him, "You're Sora?"
"Huh?" Sora looked confused, "Yeah. You know who I am?"
Yozora regarded him with an unreadable expression, before relaxing a bit, "Sure. I've heard of you."
Sora looked back at him. How could Yozora be here in the Final World? What was he doing here in the first place if he was supposed to be a video game character in Woody and Buzz's world?
"Okay… if you're Yozora… and you're here talking to me… then this can't be the real world, can it?" Sora said out loud, before recalling something. A conversation with a particular star on his first journey here.
"They took away my name—everything about me."
"Really? There's no way they could've taken your heart!"
"Only because it pines for another."
"Yeah? Someone's coming for you?"
"I cannot be certain. He's been changed beyond recognition—his heart replaced with another's. But, were he to regain his old self again, he would be distressed by my absence. So I choose to wait here, where he can find me."
"That girl… she told me about you." Sora said out loud again, putting his hands behind his head, "So… maybe you are real after all."
Yozora just looked at him with a deadpan expression. Though Sora couldn't see it, he was pretty annoyed by the boy's rambling. "Are you done?" he asked. It was only then Sora realized what he was doing.
"Oh. Uh…" Sora said awkwardly. Maybe he rambled a bit too much. Yozora sighed.
"To answer your question. No, this isn't the real world, and I am here." Yozora replied, in the same expression he wore since they met, "But this isn't what I really look like."
Sora looked at him stunned. So this wasn't really Yozora standing in front of him, or was this Yozora, but in the body of that other Yozora in Toy Box? He didn't have time to think as Yozora began to question him.
"How'd you recognize me as Yozora?"
"Huh?" Sora asked. Was this not Yozora? He was so confused.
"Why are you using Sora's name?" Yozora demanded.
Okay, this guy was seriously weird. Sora looked at him with a hurt expression. He just said he was Sora. What was going on?
"Because I am Sora." the Keyblade wielder replied.
"Is that right?" Yozora said, looking at him with distrust.
"Yeah." Sora nodded, his expression turning serious. He wasn't sure if he could trust this guy anymore. Xemnas had tried to pull a similar trick in the Sleeping Worlds, but it wouldn't work here. But Sora became surprised when Yozora… or whoever this guy was… relaxed.
"If you are you say you are," Yozora began, "And if it was fate that brought us together…" He clenched his fist, "Then… my path is clear."
"What?" Sora asked. To Sora's surprise, Yozora then summoned a crossbow-like weapon, similar to his Twin Arrowguns. The same weapon that the Yozora in Toy Box wielded. Sora grew cautious, going into a defensive stance as Yozora pointed the weapon and aimed it directly at Sora. Suddenly, a bright light came from below Sora, blinding him for a brief second, and when he opened his eyes, he was met with a familiar sight.
A stained glass circular platform, with him as the main focus, and his friends' portraits in different parts of the glass. His Station of Awakening.
But why was this showing up now?
As Sora watched, the area around him slowly became more and more industrial and modern as buildings began to appear around the Station of Awakening, making it look like a nighttime version of San Fransokyo. But this was clearly a different place. Sora then saw the Station disappear, being replaced with the top of what seemed to be a building.
What in the world?
"Wait a minute!" Sora shouted to Yozora, "What's going on?"
"I accidentally wandered into this place, and went through some tedious trials." Yozora responded, "Then… I was told to 'save Sora',"
At this, Sora perked up in confusion, "Huh?! T-then what's with the weapon?". What kind of person saved people by attacking them?
Yozora didn't answer, and simply summoned another weapon in his left hand, which extended and activated, becoming a beam-like sword. It was clear that he wasn't going to let Sora walk away from what appeared to be a one-on-one duel.
(Play: KH3 Re:Mind OST - Nachtflügel)
"Time to end this." he said.
Sora gritted his teeth. First, this guy said he wasn't really Yozora. Then, he went on to say he was going to "save him", but Sora couldn't see any saving here. Only a battle. With a firm expression, Sora summoned his Kingdom Key, ready to take him on.
What happened next was one of, if not the most toughest, battles he had ever faced. Yozora was unlike any other opponent he had ever encountered. Sora could barely keep up with Yozora when he went on the offensive, dodging and blocking most of his strikes, however, he couldn't do it forever. Many times Yozora broke through his guard, and Sora was barely able to evade, let alone counter him, at those times. Sora couldn't even stockpile enough energy into his Keyblade to Formchange at all, as Yozora wouldn't give him many openings during his attacks. It didn't help either that Yozora also fought at a distance, firing lasers from his crossbow to attack Sora. Yozora could keep up with Sora, just as Sora could with him. Yozora actually managed to go as far as to steal his Keyblade from him, implementing it into his own blade, forcing Sora to run and dodge Yozora as he attacked him relentlessly. Eventually, Sora was able to get it back, as a Keyblade couldn't obviously stay with one who isn't worthy.
The two of them were almost evenly matched, but many a time Yozora seemed to have the upper hand, since Sora had no idea what he could do, but Sora was able to counter as well, adapting to Yozora's attacks as best he could, allowing him to keep up and knock him back a few times. However, he still had no idea what his powers were, or where they came from.
Now, the two of them were at a standstill, both of them panting.
"You're pretty good," Sora complimented through breaths. His body was battered and his outfit ruffled up, but he stood tall.
"I'll take that as a compliment." Yozora replied, exhausted as well, but doing really well to not display any weakness.
"It is."
"Fair enough. You're one of the very few to actually push me this far." Yozora revealed, "But now it's time to finish this. Once and for all."
With that, Yozora aimed his blade to the sky, firing a blast of energy and summoning a sphere of some kind, entrapping the two of them in an enclosed space. Yozora began attacking Sora relentlessly, but the Keyblade wielder managed to block and roll away from the attacks, before parrying a slash from Yozora's blade and rushing in to strike him as hard as he could. Yozora blocked his first strike, but Sora spun around and attacked Yozora from behind, stunning him briefly, allowing Sora to hit him at least 10 times before Yozora leapt away from him and warped away.
Sora suddenly started to float up in the air. Whatever the projector-like sphere was doing was altering his gravity, and it was clear he couldn't attack it without Yozora trying to stop him. Sora quickly focused on the gray-haired man as he attacked him with laser blasts that Sora had to block or dash away from.
The sphere then split apart, revealing a white background. Then, to Sora's surprise, Giygases from Toy Box suddenly appeared to attack him, the first three managing to knock Sora off balance before he could roll away and take them out. The rest then charged at him, forcing Sora to duck and roll away from their attacks, taking no chances.
"Get ready." he heard Yozora say as he turned to see Yozora actually copy himself and rush at him. Sora could barely block all of their attacks as the clones attacked him as relentlessly as the real Yozora did. However, Sora managed to eliminate the clones by using Reflect at the last second, but the real Yozora took the opportunity to land a hit on Sora as the barrier shattered, sending him flying back into the center of the platform.
Sora watched as the sphere descended towards him, becoming a fiery orb that was drawing him into it. Not wanting to know what happened if he was near it, Sora used his Flowmotion to rush away from it, enveloped in a blue aura. He didn't notice that Yozora was charging towards him, until he was hit by Yozora's blade and forced a few feet back. Not good. He had to focus on the sun-like orb and Yozora at the same time. He wasn't catching a break anytime soon.
Sora activated Flowmotion again, running away from the sun-like orb. Yozora rushed at him again, but this time Sora was ready. He blocked the blade and let it scrape past his own, allowing Sora to pass his opponent without delay, much to Yozora's surprise. He warped again, attacking Sora from another angle, forcing Sora to stop his run and block the attack. Though he blocked the attack, he was once again pushed back. Suddenly, more Yozora clones came after him and attacked, Sora barely able to dodge their assaults, but knew he couldn't do so forever. He was forced to block and parry every attack the clones threw at him, moving him closer and closer to the sun-like orb, which was expanding.
Sora grunted as two Yozora clones pushed him back closer to the orb. He was running out of steam. He looked behind him to see that Yozora was there, and saw him slash his blade into the sun, making a deep cut. Sora knew he wasn't going to be able to dodge.
"It's over."
Sora cast Reflect once more and braced himself. The sun-like orb exploded and shattered through Sora's barrier, hitting him head on. He felt like he was burning up from all over his body, and he couldn't help but let out a scream of pain. Even with his magically enhanced outfit, the sun still burned him severely.
Sora collapsed onto his knees, barely able to stand. He saw his Keyblade on the floor to his right. Despite the pain he was feeling, Sora sprinted towards it, his right hand extending to grab it…
Too late. Yozora planted his blade between the handle and the hand guard of the Keyblade, causing Sora to stop and look up to Yozora, who had his crossbow pointed at him, the same unreadable expression on his face.
"Sorry." the older teen replied, "But I don't lose."
(Silence)
Sora gritted his teeth, cursing himself for his weakness. He was practically on his last legs, while Yozora looked unaffected by their long battle, despite the injuries visible around his body. He was pretty much beaten, outmatched by the young man.
But…
He couldn't let it end here.
Everyone back home was waiting for him to return!
I can't fail them!
Yozora's trigger finger was ready to fire, but Sora made a last-ditch effort to get his Keyblade to come to him, extending his right hand. Yozora noticed the movement, and without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.
But what happened next surprised them both.
(Play: KH OST - Miracle)
One moment, Sora was at Yozora's mercy, disarmed and practically beaten, making a useless effort to get his weapon back. The next, Sora was behind his opponent, Keyblade outstretched with bright energy coursing through it, making it a blade of powerful light, while Yozora stood shocked, as a slash mark was visible across his torso and chest. He coughed out blood, dropping his weapons and clutching his chest.
Sora was also shocked at what he just did. What had happened?
"Dammit…" he heard Yozora say, "I messed up…"
Sora looked to his Keyblade, but for a brief moment, it looked as though it had taken a different shape. But when he blinked, he saw that it was still his Kingdom Key. He turned around to face Yozora, who staggered a bit, but regained himself, turning towards the boy who had defeated him. The slash mark was gone from Yozora's chest, but his clothing was torn from where Sora had struck him, exposing some of his skin.
(Play: KH3 Re:Mind OST: Good Ending)
Yozora looked towards his left hand, noticing that it was disintegrating into particles of light. He sighed. Sora looked to his opponent with worry. Even though Yozora had tried to kill him, Sora couldn't help but worry that he might have pushed it too far and caused a fatal injury.
"I guess… that my powers aren't needed yet, huh?" he said out loud.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Sora asked, "Are you going to be okay?"
"..." Yozora was silent, before looking towards the boy, "Never mind."
Sora was shocked as Yozora then flashed a small smile, his legs disappearing into light as well. That smile was filled with a multitude of emotions, but one of them Sora was able to recognize.
Respect.
"You fought well," he heard the gray-haired man say. Sora now understood why he smiled. He had technically defeated him in a fair fight. Both of them didn't pull their punches towards one another, and because of that, Yozora was acknowledging Sora's strength.
"Thanks. You did too." Sora said, feeling a smile of his own reach his face. Yozora closed his eyes in resignation, as Sora was blinded by the light emanating from the fading Yozora. The light engulfed him and the surrounding cityscape, and Sora braced himself in case something bad happened.
But it didn't.
Instead, when Sora opened his eyes, he found himself in the Final World once again with blue skies and clouds, with the particles of light that he assumed to be Yozora drifting off into the distance. His wounds were gone, but it took all his strength to even stand. He and Yozora were so evenly matched, that the fight dragged on for a very long time and practically drained him of much of his stamina.
So many questions rung through his head. What was Yozora doing there in the first place? Why was he trying to save him this way? What did he mean when he said that this wasn't who he looked like? What was he supposed to save him from? What did he mean by "not the real world"? Where even was he?
His head started spinning. His vision began fading.
So many thoughts… Were they even real?
"None of this… makes sense to me…" Sora got out before he finally collapsed and lost consciousness.
(Play: KH3 OST - Stranded Beyond)
When Sora finally regained consciousness, he found himself standing alone. He was still in the Final World, it seemed. But something felt different. Why, though? Seeing no reason to stand around, Sora began walking in an unspecified direction.
"What to do now? I can't use the power of waking to travel back. Not that I really can…" Sora thought aloud, "I wonder how everybody's doing…"
He already knew the answer though. After seeing Kairi and Riku's anguished faces after seeing him go, it was obvious that they and the others were likely mourning the loss of him. But they would be okay. They always pulled through in the end.
Right?
Sora continued walking. He thought back to his previous adventures, recalling the first time he met Donald and Goofy. The two had been his emotional support when he was stranded and lost before in Traverse Town, and with adventure after adventure, from Wonderland to the Keyblade Graveyard, they became the closest of friends, despite Sora and Donald's bickering. He knew that the two of them were always by his side, no matter what.
But now? They couldn't follow him, wherever he was now. They couldn't be there to cheer him up when he was sad. Laugh with him when jokes were exchanged. Talk with him about the little things. He was all alone again. Just like back then…
Sora had to admit it.
He missed them.
He missed them all. Riku, Kairi, Donald, Goofy. And the friends that he had made on his journeys through the worlds, and the ones he had managed to save as well. He would miss all of them.
He felt a tear go down his cheek. Even if he was content with the decision he'd made, the thought of potentially never seeing his friends again still hurt. He was going to be here for a good long while.
He sniffled, before wiping the tear away.
"I've made my choice. Now I have to pay for it." Sora reminded himself, "But if that's what it takes to give my friends a happy ending… then that's okay. I'll be waiting for them here. For as long as it takes."
He kept walking. He didn't know how long he had been doing so, but he felt had been walking in the same direction for at least over an hour. In this endless world of ocean and sky, he felt like he was making little to no progress. It didn't help that he could see any twinkling stars either. Where was he, anyways?
Sora stopped, intent on taking a break. There was no one to talk to. If this was the punishment he was to face, then this would be a long, boring one. He sighed, lying down on the ground with his hands behind his head.
"Just me again…" he said aloud. He closed his eyes, listening to nothing in particular.
He lay there, eyes closed, for a long while. How long… he had no idea.
(Silence)
…Young one.
Sora's eyes shot open, and he bolted up in surprise. Another voice?
"Huh?"
Young one.
He heard it again. It didn't sound like anyone he knew, and this definitely wasn't Yozora.
"Who's there? Where are you?" Sora called out, now on his feet.
…Fascinating.
The boy was hopelessly confused again. Suddenly, a brilliant light appeared in front of him. Sora had to cover his eyes to try and not get them burned. The light receded a little, but when Sora turned to look, he was met with a bizarre sight.
(Play: KH3 OST: Dive to the Heart - Third Inception)
Seven figures appeared in front of him, obscured in light. Sora couldn't even make them out, but one of them walked towards him, regarding him intensely.
"Who… who are you?" Sora asked as the figure.
I should ask you that question. We are not akin to having visitors, the figure replied.
"Oh. Sorry." Sora pointed to himself, "My name is Sora. Yours?"
The figure simply chuckled, My name isn't important right now.
"Really?" Sora wondered aloud.
I sense you've come a long way, the figure replied, What brought you to this place?
"It's… complicated," Sora looked at him solemnly, before asking, "How long have you been here?"
A very long time.
"Oh. I see. You know where you are?" Sora asked him.
No. But I know that I have been here for a long while. As have the others that came after me, the figure regarded their companions.
"You know them?"
I know a few of them. The others I have only just begun to know. the figure replied politely, But you are different. I can't tell where you've come from, but you're definitely not from our world.
"Wait… so you know about the existence of other worlds?" Sora asked.
Initially, no. Now that you have pointed it out, it seems like it's in the realm of possibility.
So they didn't. Sora mentally facepalmed. He accidentally told them about the existence of other worlds. But they didn't seem to mind. Sora decided to roll along with it.
"I remember vanishing from my world after I helped rescue it from forces of darkness. Then I had to fight someone, and I barely won. Then I ended up here," Sora recalled, "I'm not sure if I can't come back to the world I came from."
I see, the figure replied, I am sorry to hear that. It's not easy to leave behind friends and loved ones.
"I know. But I had to take the risk. If it meant that my friends could live in peace and away from the torment they suffered in the past, then I'm satisfied with what I've done." Sora smiled, "It hurts, yeah. But I'm willing to pay the price for it. Even if it means being stuck in here for who knows how long."
You have spirit. I like that, the figure chuckled again, From what you have told me, and from that look in your eyes, I can tell you were a great hero in your world. One who has gone through and overcome many hardships and trials. The fact that you're here and smiling regardless is truly admirable. For that, you have my respect, Sora.
"I'm flattered. But I didn't do it alone," Sora admitted, "I had friends who helped me along my journey. If it wasn't for them, I never would've made it this far. The memories shared with them are ones I'll never forget."
The figure looked back towards the others, as if asking something of them. Many of them nodded, but two simply made iffy gestures. The figure turned back to Sora.
Sora, the figure asked him, I sense that your spirit has yet to fade. Do you know why that is?
The Keyblade wielder looked down. He wasn't so sure himself.
"If I remember correctly… someone has to be holding on to me. Refusing to let me go. That's what a friend of mine told me when talking about this place," Sora said, "But I was supposed to fade completely. That was the price I had to pay. Unless…"
There is more to it than that, the figure theorized, I also sense that your spirit is cracked. There are things that plague it that I can't seem to understand as of now. Sora… I'm afraid your journey hasn't ended yet.
"Why do you say that?" Sora asked. The figure hesitated.
I don't believe for a second that your story is meant to end here, in a land of nothing but sea and sky. the figure said, For someone so young, it was wrong for your life to be cut short by the evil that existed in your world. It is a punishment that you do not deserve. You still have much to live for, young one. I believe that's why you have yet to fade and disappear.
Sora looked at them thoughtfully, "You think so?"
That's what I believe. the figure replied.
"Thanks for that. But I have no clue what to do now." Sora replied.
Then perhaps I can tell you a little more about myself and my companions. the figure explained, Though I doubt it will be of any help, you can be at ease with the fact you are in good company.
(Silence)
"Really?" Sora asked.
Yes. One dead hero to another, the figure said, looking to the other figures behind them. They stared at one another before the six other figures nodded in agreement. Then he looked back to Sora.
(Play: KH3 OST - Ventus)
We are the remnants of those who were united by a single power, the figure began, A power that we hoped would eventually grow and become strong. Strong enough to defeat the evil that created it.
"Wow. That's incredible," Sora stated, "But why are you all here?"
We are here because each of us has failed, the figure explained solemnly, Failed to stop this evil that dwelled within our world. Time and again we would rise to face it, but time and again, we were struck down. But despite our failings, we held on to hope, that someone stronger with our power would rise in our place and eventually defeat this great evil. However, we do not know if we were successful. We have caught glimpses, but not enough to know the state of the world we left.
"Oh… I'm sorry," Sora felt bad for the figures. They had been waiting here for who knows how long, hoping that their efforts to stop the darkness in their world wouldn't be in vain. But they couldn't see or hear the results of their labor, because they were dead. Sora, at least, was able to get a glimpse of the happy ending that he and his fellow Guardians of Light had worked so hard to achieve before fading away for good.
Well, not for good, if this spirit's words were anything to go by.
Do not be sad. the figure replied, I along with many of my comrades here are content with what we've done. We've done what we could, and now we must place our faith in the one who now bears our power.
"Is there anything I can do?" Sora asked, "I know a few words of encouragement aren't gonna cut it."
You wish to help us?
"Of course," Sora said with a warm smile, "It isn't fair that you guys can't see the world you left behind and see how much of an impact you guys made on the world. Take it from me. It's really satisfying to know that all your hard work paid off, and that it helped lead to a better future for the people you care about. If there is a way to help you guys see the results of your hard work, then I'll find it for you."
Sora couldn't really see the figure's face, but if he could, he probably guessed that he had left them speechless.
Young one… you are too kind. the figure chuckled, If you were still alive, who knows how many more lives could be saved just from your kindness.
"Yeah…but…" Sora replied solemnly, "I can't do that anymore…"
You still wish to help us, yes?
"I do. I want to help you guys with all my heart. But what can I do?"
(Silence)
As Sora says that, he notices something materializing in the distance. He squints his eyes a bit, before they widen in recognition.
What do you see? the figure asked.
Sora replied, "It's… a treasure chest. I think I know where it came from. Hang on. Wait here."
Sora runs over to the chest, while the figure looks back towards their glowing comrades.
What do you think of him? they asked.
He is too nice for his own good. one of the figures stated, It will be his downfall.
Don't look so glum, another figure replied, He's a real hero because of that kindness. Like you said, old timer. Who knows how many more people he can save just by being himself?
It didn't stop him from dying at such a young age.
Enough, a third figure said sternly, Regardless of how you see him, you cannot deny the boy possesses a good spirit. If he were alive, he might have been worthy of holding the power.
But we do not know what he can do. The first figure replied, But his words are kind and his heart is true. It's simply wrong to have a life like his cut short by the evil in his world. I wish there were more people like him around.
But that is what makes him special. the third figure replied earnestly.
Most of the figures nodded in agreement.
They heard splashes of water, and they all turned to see Sora running back to them.
"Sorry. I'm back." he replied, holding the red and gold chest, "I wonder what's inside."
Sora plopped the chest onto the ground, before extending his hand and summoning his Keyblade, catching the eyes of all the figures.
What is that? the first figure asked him, I've never seen a weapon like that before.
"Oh, this?" Sora replied, "It's what we in our world call a Keyblade. It's a magical weapon that I use to help keep the darkness in my world at bay, and to defend the light in my world as well,"
I see. So you were a hero in your world.
"You could say that. Again, I'm flattered," Sora said, before pointing the weapon towards the keyhole on the chest. As the figures watched, a sparkle of light appeared from the tip of Sora's weapon, before the keyhole sparkled back in response, before fading from view. Sora then tapped the chest with his Keyblade, and slowly, but surely, it opened.
Inside the chest were many letters. What made his heart leap was that they were all addressed to him.
"I… I don't believe it…" Sora uttered out.
What is it?
"Letters… addressed to me… they're from my friends." Sora said happily.
Is that true? All the way from your world?
"In my world… if your hearts are strongly connected to one another… things like this are possible. It's happened with me before… I just didn't think it would happen again. I knew they would pull through." Sora said.
You must have very good friends for you to speak of them so highly, the figure regarded.
"They really are. They are a significant part of my strength. I am who I am… because of them," Sora replied sheepishly. He unraveled the rope binding a letter in its rolled-up position, opened it, and began to read it:
(Play: KH3 OST Dearly Beloved - Forest Memory)
Thinking of you, wherever you are,
I am so sorry that I caused you to leave, but I will continue to look for you for as long as I breathe. Even though you're gone, you'll always be here in my heart. Remember what I told you, my dear Sora. Though we may be worlds apart, we still share the same sky. One sky. One destiny.
No matter how long it takes, I will never stop looking for you, just as I know you will never stop looking for me and a way back home. Just a head's up, Riku's gonna say something similar in his letter. I know you will eventually make it through this new adventure and find your way home to us. How else will you give this back to me?
As Sora looked next to the letter, his heart nearly leapt out of his chest. It was Kairi's good luck charm. He took it and softly caressed it near his chest, before looking back to the letter.
Don't worry about us. We'll all be okay, thanks to you.
So never forget.
Wherever you go.
I'm always with you.
I miss you. Take care of yourself, Sora. Wherever you may be.
Kairi
As Sora finished the letter, tears threatening to leave his eyes, another flash of light appeared behind him, blinding the figures and having Sora turn around in shock. What met his eyes was a very familiar sight.
It was… a door. But it wasn't just any door. Sora had seen this before, twice in his travels. Now, it appeared to him again.
"Now, Sora! Let's close this door for good!"
"What about you?!"
"Don't worry! There will always be a Door to the Light!"
…
"What is that?"
"...The door to the light…"
"Do you think it leads back home?"
"Let's find out, Riku. We'll go together."
"Yes. Together."
…
"Riku… what do you think that was? That door to the light?"
"Heh… it was in there. I think that that door to other realms… it's never far off."
Sora looked at it in surprise.
What… the figure exclaimed, What just happened?
"The Door to the Light…" Sora said in awe.
I beg your pardon?
"The Door to the Light," Sora repeated, "I know this door."
Where does it lead?
"I don't know…" Sora said, "Only one way to find out."
Sora placed the letter back into the chest, closed it, and took it in his left arm. He placed Kairi's good luck charm in his right pocket, and walked towards the door, taking a handle in his hand, before looking back to the other figures. "Well?" Sora asked, "What are you standing there for?"
Hmm? the figure asked.
"Dontcha wanna see where this leads?"
The figure was taken aback, before looking towards their comrades.
"Who knows? Maybe it could lead to your world. I dunno. But I'm feeling like going out on one last adventure. How about you?"
Are you sure? the figure asked, We haven't even done anything for you.
"No need." Sora grinned, "Besides, this might be your chance to see what you've worked hard to achieve. But if you wanna stay here, I won't stop you. I know where my heart wants to go, and it's through that door."
The figure stared at Sora for a few seconds, before they began to laugh. Not at Sora, but true genuine laughter.
Sora. the figure said after getting some air, You truly are someone special.
"It's what I do," Sora replied happily, "So what are you waiting for, guys? Let's go through this door. Together."
The figure looked towards their comrades, beckoning them to follow. As they obliged, Sora opened the door.
And everything went white.
Riku…
Kairi…
Everyone…
Don't worry. I'm coming home soon.
(Silence)
And there you have it. That's Chapter 1! I hoped you enjoyed that little preview of what's to come. Feel free to tell me what you think about it, and if you don't like it as it is, you can stop reading if you want to.
As you can see, this takes place just after Sora's fight with Yozora in Re:Mind. And as a little heads-up, this version of Sora comes from a version of KH3 that is slightly altered for my personal use. How altered... we'll have to see.
As for My Hero Academia, the storyline isn't gonna be changed.
One more thing. Each chapter isn't going to be published on a consistent pace. I'll update when I feel it is ready, so don't expect it anytime soon.
Thanks again for reading, and until our paths cross again.
