AnimeFan: For everyone out there to know, I've got three to four fics going and it's getting hard. Wahhh!! Well, at least I haven't gotten another flame since Agumons. ^-^ I don't care, but I'm running out of sparks for me and Riku's campfire. We can't even do S'mores. Wahh!!! ^___^ Yipee!! Hooray!!! I finally kicked that damn dragon's ass!!! Muahahahaha!! That's the power of the keyblade! Thank you all so much for your help and advice! I found that summoning Tinker Bell then casting Aero before constantly waking away at her worked! ^____^ You're all so great!

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Chapter 12 -- Maleficant's Finally: Part 1


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Just you and me...hanging out, playing games...
Didn't ever think it would get this hard...
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Sora followed his friends as they stepped through the door into the Grand Hall of Hollow Bastien. Inside, it was empty and bright with sunlight from outside reflecting off of six crystal coffins on the right and left wall. With a slight gulp, the brunette stepped forward a glanced around nervoulsy. It seemed so quiet and empty, where was Maleficant? Look! The final keyhole has been opened!! Everyone looked in the direction Yuffie was pointing, a quesy feeling in their stomachs at the sight of the giant Heartless shaped portal. Leon gripped his hand into a fist, glaring at the thing, Damnit. We're to late to stop them.

We have to free the princesses first, then we'll worry about what we need to do after. Everyone shook their heads in agreement with Kairi and looked to Sora. Nodding, he stepped in front of each casket and used his keyblade to free each princess from her prison. He stopped, however, when he stood in front of the last one and stared at the princess inside intently. Hey... Kairi, doesn't this princess look like Riku's mom? Kairi walked over next to him and looked at her as well, Yeah! It does look like Mrs. Rose!

Donald, Goofy, and the others walked over to stand behind them. Aerith smiled and gestured towards the golden-haired maiden, That's Princess Aurora Rose. Sora blinked and looked from Aerith to Aurora to Kairi, gaping as the thought hit him, Isn't Riku's mom's full name Aurora Rose!? Kairi stepped back, looking rather creeped out. Sora had to admit, this was getting really weird. This princess couldn't be Riku's mom...that would mean Riku was a...a prince! He knew that they always used to pretend Riku was the prince when they played together, but he never thought it would be true! It's probably just a coincidence, you know. Riku couldn't really be a, a prince...could he? I mean, we're talking about Riku here. Sora shook his head at his red-haired friend, I don't know Kairi. It seems strange to think that. But life's gotten to the point that nothing seems to surprise me anymore.

Well it shouldn't. That's my mom all right. Everyone whirled around as Riku spoke, appearing on the top balcony in front of the Heartless Keyhole. Gasping Sora pushed past the others to stare at his lover and friend, R-Riku! How did you get here! Wha- Sora watched as Riku walked slowly down the stairs in a slump, his head bowed so that Sora couldn't see those aqua eyes he loved so much. Furrowing his eyebrows in worry, Sora walked towards him till they stood only a foot apart, Riku...what's wrong? Finally Riku lifted his head, his tearsoaked eyes staring sadly at the brunette, I-It's all my fault...I opened the final keyhole. Everything you've worked so hard to save...will be destroyed, because of me.

Sora caught him as Riku threw himself into the brunette's arms, sobbing into his shirt. Sighing, he stroked the older boy's hair, tightening his arms around his waist. He wasn't sure how Riku had gotten there into the castle, but he was just glad that the boy was all right. Belle walked over and rested a hand on Riku's head soothingly, It's all right, Riku. We know you didn't do it willingly, you were just trying to save your mother. The other princesses all nodded their heads in agreement, Jasmine stepping up with a rueful frown, Riku, Maleficant doesn't have your mother's heart anymore. She gave it to a man who took it with him through the door.

Riku raised his head up and out of Sora's chest to blink at her with blurry eyes, What do you mean...the door?

(Ok, here's the time lapse, note I have never gotten this far in the game so this is made up.)


Riku, Sora, and Kairi all ran towards the black robed figure standing before the door, unsheithing their weapons for battle. Maleficant! This is it for you! Maleficant turned to smirk at Riku, unfazed by his threat. How ironic it all was, that in the end three best friends would face her in the ultimate battle with the fate of the universe at stake. Riku steadied the long blade of Sephiroth's, snarling at the bitch in front of him. Sora took a few steps so that he was a little bit in front of Riku and Kairi, his protective instincts kicking in. Maleficant frowned and stared over to a man leaning against the wall nearby, I should of known you wouldn't kill him. Sephiroth smiled cooly and pushed his bangs behind his ear, Yeah, you'd think you'd of learned by now, after the incident with Aurora. Scowling, Maleficant raised her staff, aiming a powerful blast of magic towards Seph, INSOLENT FOOL!! Your love will suffer for this!!

One black angel wing appeared out of Sephiroth's back and he took flight, successfully dodging the attack and disapearing from sight. Riku watched him go, glad to know his friend would be all right. Turning his attention back to Maleficant, the three of them prepared as she began her assualt...

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AnimeFan: Sorry, but as I specifically stated, I'm noted putting spoilers in this! Ok, so the end will be slight spoiler cause it's almost exactely like the end of the game, but we're skipping the battle procedure! Sorry peeps! I really don't feel like putting up a boss fight here. I will post the battle with the Dragon Maleficant form though but it won't be a huge spoiler! You'll see why. Oh, and I also beat Riku in the game! ^-^' Personally, he was easier then Maleficant the dragon. And I got Mushu!! YEAH!!!! I'm so happy! And that scene with Riku protecting you know who from you know who after you beat him was awesome!! O.O Ohhhh! Our Riku is still there somewhere! I like being a shadow! ^_____^ Bye now!