Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts, or any of the Squaresoft games. I do own the idea.
AnimeFan: Oh, boy. I just finished the ending of this story, now I need to do this chapter that leads to it. Damnit, I've got a problem with this sort of thing, don't I? Lol. I'm trying to write chapters to my stories and survive school final exams at the same time. Man...Well, this is the second final exams I've had to go through while writing here on fanfiction.net. Yep. I'm so glad you people are loving this. It's makes my day knowing that I'm writing a worthwhile fic that people love to read. ^-^ Well, to the story before I bore you with more talk.
(Once again I'll state, the ending may be exactly like the game's ending or not. I haven't gotten that far in the game, yes I haven't, so if I do hit it on or close to the mark it is purely coincidental. I do know what happens to Riku at the end of the game cause I talk to people and the internet with it's damn spoilers, so that I do know. Poor Riku. =*( We love you, Riku!!!)
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Chapter 13 -- Dragon Slaying
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This is it...there's no turning back...
Everything we've fought to protect...is at risk...
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Maleficent crouched and clutched at her heart, panting from exhaustion with the blood flowing down her face. Not far off, Riku and Sora were both giving Kairi appreciative smiles as she sprinkled potions on both of them. You know...for an all-powerful witch...she wasn't that tough, Riku sneered and wiped some of the sweat from his bangs. The other two laughed at his macho attitude and Sora punched him lightly in the shoulder, causing him to wince slightly. Oh, really...Why are you so bruised then, love? Riku stuck his tongue out and immediately pulled it back in as Sora snapped at it playfully. Kairi giggled and brushed some of her hair behind her ears, You two...quit that now. They all started laughing, unaware that their fight was yet to be over.
Look at them laughing, like children! How pathetic they all are, I'll show them just how funny this really is. This battle isn't over yet!! Maleficent scowled and stormed weakly towards the door, Keep laughing!! But now is the time for you all to say goodbye!! With that she thrust open the doors and began to grow as the blinding white light soaked into her.
Riku gasped and started after her as she pulled her way into and through the door. We have to stop her! Before she goes any further!! Nodding, Sora and Kairi followed him as they went through the door into the light. Within, Riku winced and held his arms over his eyes protectively as the light brightened then began to die down. When he figured it was safe to look again, he removed his arms and glanced around in shock. They were standing in a town square, but everything was dark and wet as rain poured down on them. The streets all around seemed deserted and a strong smell that he couldn't make out hovered in the air. This was what was beyond the door?
Where...where are we? Kairi took a step forward and glanced around the place in fright. Riku couldn't really answer her, I don't know, somewhere beyond the door. It-it seems so familiar though...like I've been here before or something. He continued to look around, straining to remember this strange place. So familiar...but why... Hey you to, I think we've got bigger problems right now! Look!! They looked in front of them where Sora was pointing and nearly screamed in surprise as Maleficent changed into a towering black dragon. She seemed to crack her neck then focus her glowing green eyes on them, hate burning deep within. This was going to be a problem. Letting loose a window shattering roar, the dragon charged towards them with teeth bared and ready. Riku didn't have time to think as he nearly dodged those snapping jaws and rolled out of the way of the bricks and dust as the dragon's tail smashed the walls of a building just above him. Great, one minute he was a witch hunter and now he's a dragon slayer.
In the definite struggle to stay alive, Riku couldn't help but notice no people or creatures running from the buildings around them in fright. This place really was deserted! Well, at least they wouldn't have to worry about the innocent being in danger. Jumping inside one of the broken buildings to dodge the dragons fiery breath, he spotted Kairi being snatched up by the beast's tail and tossed into the air. Without further thought, the white-haired warrior jumped onto the dragon's back, slid down the tail, and launched into the air...catching Kairi before landing a bit ungracefully on his feet. Setting her down, Riku smiled and turned back to the fight. Secretly he had to admit, sliding down the tail and launching into the air had been fun.
Anyway...Sora wasn't having much fun. He hadn't been so lucky to dodge from the dragon's face and was now struggling to deflect her attacks. Tightening his grip on Seph's blade, Riku ran at her and aimed a bone cutting blow to her front leg. It sliced through and struck the bone, causing the beast to draw back with a pained cry. Sora took this distraction gratefully and ran over to stand next to him. She's strong! Stronger then before! Riku nodded and tossed the brunette one of his high-potions. Get you and Kairi out of here! I'll deal with her.
No way I'm leaving you behind to fight her alone! We'll face this monster together...and win! Riku would have gladly agreed, but deep down he knew what he had to do. Even if it meant never seeing Sora or the others again. Sora! We can't put Kairi through this danger! I'll be fine, just get through the door and start closing it. Everything will be all right, trust me! The brunette scowled and grabbed hold of his arm stubbornly. Damnit, Sora could be a pest at times.
The dragon seemed to gain back it's control and turned towards the two fighting boys. Neither of them noticed this and continued arguing over what to do at the moment. Shrieking, Kairi spotted her and cried out to them both in a desperate attempt to get their attention. The dragon reared back on her legs and coiled her neck, springing it forward in a lunge to swallow both of them up.
Riku and Sora both quit and turned, frozen as those jaws came down on them...
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AnimeFan: Muahahahahaha!! Cliffy, big time! Just like the T.V. Always stopping the show right there when you're at the edge of your seat! All right, the next chapter is the last. I'm not sure how long it will be, but it will be longer then this one. Oh, I'm not sure if that was what it looks like behind the final so, once again it's my story...my idea. Ok, well. The next chapter soon once I've decided that you have all suffered enough in your wait.
