Half-Heartless
Chapter Five
Sora retaliates Stealth Sneak's charging attack at the beginning of the battle. Behind him, Storm weakly spreads his indigo wings and grips Maria. The two fly up on a ledge, where they can safely watch the war below. After a moment or two, Stealth Sneak appears in his true form. Lightning flashes and thunder growls.
The monster rears back and his eyes begin to glow. Energy beams strike Sora, dealing a large amount of damage. Laughing in a victorious way, Clayton shoots for the fun of it. Fortunately, the bullet barley misses Xavier, scaring my captor and causing him to release his hold. Taking the opportunity, I leap down from the high spot.
"No!" Xavier's voice calls, but I forget him and sink my claws into Stealth Sneak's flesh. The igauna-type Heartless yowls and rears up. Clayton falls off the beast.
The hunter is instantly surrounded, but Stealth Sneak charges and everyone scatters. Clayton rises to his feet and jumps back, aiming his rifle. Thunder roars in unison with the sound of the shot. Sora yells and stumbles slightly, clutching his side. When he slightly lifts it, the palm of his hand is covered in liquid scarlet.
I resist the urge to cover my eyes; I despise the sight of blood. My paw retaliates the chameleon's eye beam attack. My hands are severely burned, but I saved Sora's behind. The beast yowls and pounces on me. I can feel the immense, crushing weight...
"Fire!" Sora's commanding voice, broken from the pain of the bullet wedged into his body, cries, followed by a burst of flame smoldering Stealth Sneak. The creature cringes and leaps across the area.
Donald let loose a Thunder spell, electricuting Clayton and damaging Stealth Sneak at the same time. The chameleon creature claps and a shockwave emits from its connected hands, dealing immense damage to all in its path. Stealth Sneak then leaps across the area with a growl. I launch myself at him, knocking him off balance. The Heartless responds by clouting me so hard it sends me sprawling.
Tarzan yells and charges into the beast. It bites the monkeyman, then grips him and flings him against the wall. Donald shoots a fire spell at Stealth Sneak. Clayton blocks the attack and knocks the duck over with his gun. The iguana prepares to use his eye beam on me, but then rears back with a shriek. Sora jumps back from where he struck Stealth Sneak with his Keyblade. The beast whips around and clutches Sora.
Tarzan is unconscious; Donald is involved in a battle with the hunter. I watch helplessly as Stealth Sneak tightens his merciless hold on the Keyblade master. Sora struggles and gasps for breath. I rise shakily to my feet and dive at the chameleon-like Heartless' hand. I scratch it and draw blood. Stealth Sneak drops Sora, who is out of breath and too weak to budge. The creature grabs me by the tail. He holds me up, then throws me to the ground. The impact leaves me barely conscious.
Stealth Sneak towers above me, rising to his full height. His hands are lifted, ready to deliver the killing blow. I turn my head and close my eyes. I brace myself.
"Destiny! No!"
Maria? The Bouncywild is peering over the side of the cliff, fright clouding in her eyes. Her words give me a kind of inner strength, and as Stealth Sneak's fist comes down, I roll out of the way. Springing up, I swipe at the creature until I can't move anymore. Spotting my sudden disability, Maria jumps down and fires her slingshot. With the flash of a violet blade, Storm has summoned the strength to help us.
A blast resounds; Donald is down and out. Clayton rejoices in hopping around like a rabbit, shooting at us while we're already involved in battling Stealth Sneak. A wicked grin is plastered on his face. The hunter shouts words of encouragement to our gargantuan foe. The beast seems to be getting swifter, stronger, and more clever every attack we make. Finally, tiring of the seemingly neverending war, Stealth Sneak falls to his side, dead.
The three of us are instantly on top of the hunter. Storm dives at him from above, also slashing his sword, while Maria and I throw banana peels and shoot rocks with our slingshots. Clayton jumps out of our reach. But he fails to notice Sora, who has regained his strength and is right behind him. With a mighty blow from the Keyblade, Clayton falls off and steps back near the Stealth Sneak.
The hunter aims his rifle, but the Stealth Sneak, electricity shooting across its body, struggles to its feet behind him. Clayton lowers his gun and looks behind him just as the chameleon collapses on him. Both of them glow. A massive heart flies out of them and into the sky as the two disappear.
The battle is over.
The battle is won!
Sora uses a few potions to help Donald and Tarzan recover. I am amazed at how he puts up with the pain; the pain that shows with a wet, magenta- colored spot on his jacket. The Keybearer is truly a generous, kind person. Why do we want to hurt him simply because he bears the Keyblade?
I climb the newly opened area that the Stealth Sneak burst through. I gasp. It's... the place where the Keyhole is! Excitedly, I rush down and go up to Storm.
"Hey... Storm? Are you alright?" I ask first. Storm smiles and nods. I continue, "Do you know what happened to that notebook you were using to...?"
Before I can finish, Storm points to Sora and says in a raspy whisper, "In his pocket."
The half of my heart breaks. My friend sounds so weak. I glance at him sympathetically before walking up to Sora. The Keyblade master looks at me, curiousity burning in his eyes. Almost as if he was reading my mind, Sora takes out the small pocket notebook and hands it to me. I take the pencil and write down, [I have something to show you.]
"Where is it?" Sora asks after reading my note. I grab his arm and help him up the ledge. No one follows; they're too interested in conversing about the battle. How amazing everything was, stuff like that. I lead him into the cave.
The sight is breath-taking, but I don't allow myself to be wavered. As if I knew this place by heart, I weave across the ledges bearing the Gorilla nests. Then... the cavern. I know it's in there. I can feel the power of the Keyhole radiating from within the enclosed area. What'll happen to me if Sora locks the Keyhole? Aren't all the Heartless supposed to vanish? I decide no, because I'm half-Heartless. But what about Storm and Maria?
Taking a deep breath, I take Sora's hand and take him into the small cavern. I can hear the waterfalls all the way here. They're distant, but I can still hear them. It's a great spot if you wanted some alone-time. Blue butterflies are crowded on a glowing substance. I know, deep down, that it's the Keyhole. I run up and chase all the insects away.
Sora pats my head and lifts his Keyblade to the Keyhole. The end glows and a ray of light shoots into the hole. It shines intensely for a moment, then disintegrates. A green crystal-shaped thing comes out, and Sora picks it up. That's it. He locked Deep Jungle. I'm safe. Nothing happened to me.
I'm almost too frightened to venture back to the cliffs and see if my friends are still there. But I wanted to travel with the Keybearer, and that's what I'm going to do. So I follow Sora back out and admire the waterfall for a few moments. The sapphire liquid spills over the edge, flashing in the sunlight. I see the wiggling shadows of fish squirming in the water.
"You coming or not?" asks Sora, standing by the edge of the newly-opened area. I cast one last, lingering glance at the thundering falls and run up to the Keyblade master.
Seeing my old allies, I'm overjoyed. I dash over to Storm and hug him, then hug Maria. They both seem kind of surprised. I don't think they remember the last time anyone hugged them. Jane is talking to Sora. She hands him something that looks like a chained-up butterfly, then the Keybearer gives her a happy grin.
We manage to pull the Gummi Ship out of its place between the branches of the old tree. It plunges through the roof, but after a few hours under a blistering hot sun and wearing myself out before I have no more strength than an ant, we eventually get it on the ground. After a quick farewell (and trying to squeeze into the fit-for-three size of the cockpit) I hear the engine come on. We rise into the sky. I look down, but it makes me nauseous, so I slump down in the seat that I'm, unfortunately, having to share with Donald.
This is it... I'm leaving the place I've called home for who-knows-how-long and going out seeking adventure. Fighting against my own kind for the good will of the universe. Confidence and excitement bubbles up inside of me. I'm free from the bondage that has chained me for so long. Onward!
[Author's Note]
Maji: *comes back from the FF9 section dragging the real Vivi* ^^
Vivi: Erm... please let me go.
Maji: NO!!
Vivi: If I have to fight to get outta here, I will!
Maji: If you try to get out... then I'll sick Gypsy on ya!
Vivi: I'LL BE GOOD! I'LL BE GOOD!
Gypsy: *pokes the reviews* Soraoathkeeper, here. *gives Chibi Sora to Soraoathkeeper* MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Chibi Sora: G'bye, Gypsy! Bye Maji! ;-; *thinking* Thank the Lord...
[Disclaimer]
I don't own FF9 or Kingdom Hearts *tries to beat Ansem II again and fails... again*. Confound it! Ahem. I own anything that didn't appear in Kingdom Hearts or FF9.
Chapter Five
Sora retaliates Stealth Sneak's charging attack at the beginning of the battle. Behind him, Storm weakly spreads his indigo wings and grips Maria. The two fly up on a ledge, where they can safely watch the war below. After a moment or two, Stealth Sneak appears in his true form. Lightning flashes and thunder growls.
The monster rears back and his eyes begin to glow. Energy beams strike Sora, dealing a large amount of damage. Laughing in a victorious way, Clayton shoots for the fun of it. Fortunately, the bullet barley misses Xavier, scaring my captor and causing him to release his hold. Taking the opportunity, I leap down from the high spot.
"No!" Xavier's voice calls, but I forget him and sink my claws into Stealth Sneak's flesh. The igauna-type Heartless yowls and rears up. Clayton falls off the beast.
The hunter is instantly surrounded, but Stealth Sneak charges and everyone scatters. Clayton rises to his feet and jumps back, aiming his rifle. Thunder roars in unison with the sound of the shot. Sora yells and stumbles slightly, clutching his side. When he slightly lifts it, the palm of his hand is covered in liquid scarlet.
I resist the urge to cover my eyes; I despise the sight of blood. My paw retaliates the chameleon's eye beam attack. My hands are severely burned, but I saved Sora's behind. The beast yowls and pounces on me. I can feel the immense, crushing weight...
"Fire!" Sora's commanding voice, broken from the pain of the bullet wedged into his body, cries, followed by a burst of flame smoldering Stealth Sneak. The creature cringes and leaps across the area.
Donald let loose a Thunder spell, electricuting Clayton and damaging Stealth Sneak at the same time. The chameleon creature claps and a shockwave emits from its connected hands, dealing immense damage to all in its path. Stealth Sneak then leaps across the area with a growl. I launch myself at him, knocking him off balance. The Heartless responds by clouting me so hard it sends me sprawling.
Tarzan yells and charges into the beast. It bites the monkeyman, then grips him and flings him against the wall. Donald shoots a fire spell at Stealth Sneak. Clayton blocks the attack and knocks the duck over with his gun. The iguana prepares to use his eye beam on me, but then rears back with a shriek. Sora jumps back from where he struck Stealth Sneak with his Keyblade. The beast whips around and clutches Sora.
Tarzan is unconscious; Donald is involved in a battle with the hunter. I watch helplessly as Stealth Sneak tightens his merciless hold on the Keyblade master. Sora struggles and gasps for breath. I rise shakily to my feet and dive at the chameleon-like Heartless' hand. I scratch it and draw blood. Stealth Sneak drops Sora, who is out of breath and too weak to budge. The creature grabs me by the tail. He holds me up, then throws me to the ground. The impact leaves me barely conscious.
Stealth Sneak towers above me, rising to his full height. His hands are lifted, ready to deliver the killing blow. I turn my head and close my eyes. I brace myself.
"Destiny! No!"
Maria? The Bouncywild is peering over the side of the cliff, fright clouding in her eyes. Her words give me a kind of inner strength, and as Stealth Sneak's fist comes down, I roll out of the way. Springing up, I swipe at the creature until I can't move anymore. Spotting my sudden disability, Maria jumps down and fires her slingshot. With the flash of a violet blade, Storm has summoned the strength to help us.
A blast resounds; Donald is down and out. Clayton rejoices in hopping around like a rabbit, shooting at us while we're already involved in battling Stealth Sneak. A wicked grin is plastered on his face. The hunter shouts words of encouragement to our gargantuan foe. The beast seems to be getting swifter, stronger, and more clever every attack we make. Finally, tiring of the seemingly neverending war, Stealth Sneak falls to his side, dead.
The three of us are instantly on top of the hunter. Storm dives at him from above, also slashing his sword, while Maria and I throw banana peels and shoot rocks with our slingshots. Clayton jumps out of our reach. But he fails to notice Sora, who has regained his strength and is right behind him. With a mighty blow from the Keyblade, Clayton falls off and steps back near the Stealth Sneak.
The hunter aims his rifle, but the Stealth Sneak, electricity shooting across its body, struggles to its feet behind him. Clayton lowers his gun and looks behind him just as the chameleon collapses on him. Both of them glow. A massive heart flies out of them and into the sky as the two disappear.
The battle is over.
The battle is won!
Sora uses a few potions to help Donald and Tarzan recover. I am amazed at how he puts up with the pain; the pain that shows with a wet, magenta- colored spot on his jacket. The Keybearer is truly a generous, kind person. Why do we want to hurt him simply because he bears the Keyblade?
I climb the newly opened area that the Stealth Sneak burst through. I gasp. It's... the place where the Keyhole is! Excitedly, I rush down and go up to Storm.
"Hey... Storm? Are you alright?" I ask first. Storm smiles and nods. I continue, "Do you know what happened to that notebook you were using to...?"
Before I can finish, Storm points to Sora and says in a raspy whisper, "In his pocket."
The half of my heart breaks. My friend sounds so weak. I glance at him sympathetically before walking up to Sora. The Keyblade master looks at me, curiousity burning in his eyes. Almost as if he was reading my mind, Sora takes out the small pocket notebook and hands it to me. I take the pencil and write down, [I have something to show you.]
"Where is it?" Sora asks after reading my note. I grab his arm and help him up the ledge. No one follows; they're too interested in conversing about the battle. How amazing everything was, stuff like that. I lead him into the cave.
The sight is breath-taking, but I don't allow myself to be wavered. As if I knew this place by heart, I weave across the ledges bearing the Gorilla nests. Then... the cavern. I know it's in there. I can feel the power of the Keyhole radiating from within the enclosed area. What'll happen to me if Sora locks the Keyhole? Aren't all the Heartless supposed to vanish? I decide no, because I'm half-Heartless. But what about Storm and Maria?
Taking a deep breath, I take Sora's hand and take him into the small cavern. I can hear the waterfalls all the way here. They're distant, but I can still hear them. It's a great spot if you wanted some alone-time. Blue butterflies are crowded on a glowing substance. I know, deep down, that it's the Keyhole. I run up and chase all the insects away.
Sora pats my head and lifts his Keyblade to the Keyhole. The end glows and a ray of light shoots into the hole. It shines intensely for a moment, then disintegrates. A green crystal-shaped thing comes out, and Sora picks it up. That's it. He locked Deep Jungle. I'm safe. Nothing happened to me.
I'm almost too frightened to venture back to the cliffs and see if my friends are still there. But I wanted to travel with the Keybearer, and that's what I'm going to do. So I follow Sora back out and admire the waterfall for a few moments. The sapphire liquid spills over the edge, flashing in the sunlight. I see the wiggling shadows of fish squirming in the water.
"You coming or not?" asks Sora, standing by the edge of the newly-opened area. I cast one last, lingering glance at the thundering falls and run up to the Keyblade master.
Seeing my old allies, I'm overjoyed. I dash over to Storm and hug him, then hug Maria. They both seem kind of surprised. I don't think they remember the last time anyone hugged them. Jane is talking to Sora. She hands him something that looks like a chained-up butterfly, then the Keybearer gives her a happy grin.
We manage to pull the Gummi Ship out of its place between the branches of the old tree. It plunges through the roof, but after a few hours under a blistering hot sun and wearing myself out before I have no more strength than an ant, we eventually get it on the ground. After a quick farewell (and trying to squeeze into the fit-for-three size of the cockpit) I hear the engine come on. We rise into the sky. I look down, but it makes me nauseous, so I slump down in the seat that I'm, unfortunately, having to share with Donald.
This is it... I'm leaving the place I've called home for who-knows-how-long and going out seeking adventure. Fighting against my own kind for the good will of the universe. Confidence and excitement bubbles up inside of me. I'm free from the bondage that has chained me for so long. Onward!
[Author's Note]
Maji: *comes back from the FF9 section dragging the real Vivi* ^^
Vivi: Erm... please let me go.
Maji: NO!!
Vivi: If I have to fight to get outta here, I will!
Maji: If you try to get out... then I'll sick Gypsy on ya!
Vivi: I'LL BE GOOD! I'LL BE GOOD!
Gypsy: *pokes the reviews* Soraoathkeeper, here. *gives Chibi Sora to Soraoathkeeper* MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Chibi Sora: G'bye, Gypsy! Bye Maji! ;-; *thinking* Thank the Lord...
[Disclaimer]
I don't own FF9 or Kingdom Hearts *tries to beat Ansem II again and fails... again*. Confound it! Ahem. I own anything that didn't appear in Kingdom Hearts or FF9.