Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.

I've had to start over on this three times already because the first time I began, the computer encountered a problem and had to close! And of course I forgot to save the stupid file, so I lost the whole stupid chapter!! I was going to write two chapters for you tonight, but since my computer is so freakin' retarded, I don't know if I will get a chance. I hate technology.

*Sigh.

I am not feeling too creative tonight, you can tell by what I named the new baddies. lol, If you speak Japanese, then you understand. They really have nothing to do with Hercules, I just couldn't think of any other names.

I am almost done with this story, and as soon as I finish it I will start on the alternate version with Riku/Kairi. Anyway, on with this story, hopefully my computer won't feel the need to go senile for a while. Please keep reviewing and let me know how I'm doing! Fluff is paused for a little while to make room for badly written action sequences. Squall/Yuffie coming up soon.

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Sora slammed out the emergency exit and skidded out into the snowstorm. It was freezing outside, and he looked frantically around before finding tracks leading off into the trees nearby. He dashed after them, calling for Riku to hurry up. Kotori waved encouragement to them and ran into town, determined to find some help.

Sora cursed himself for not wearing a coat, but pushed his way through the nine inches of snow, able to hear Kairi's screams up ahead. He turned to see if Riku was following, but couldn't see him in the swirling snow. Turning back, he heard Kairi scream his name and struggled to go faster, sliding on the frozen, snow covered ground. As some large buildings faded into view, he tripped and stumbled down a hill, landing in a snow drift fifteen feet below. He fought to lift his soaked and frozen body, and saw Kairi and her captors just ahead.

"SORA!!" She screamed at him, fighting to get away from the two boys pulling her through the snow. The larger of the two boys punched her and she fell limply into his arms.

"Don't you fucking touch her, you bastards!!" Sora screamed back at them, pulling himself up. The larger boy threw Kairi over his shoulder, and the smaller boy turned and flipped him off, laughing.

"Firaga!" Riku yelled from behind Sora, a ball of flame grazing the kidnapper's face. Giving him a burnt cheek and a bloody nose. He turned and stumbled after his partner.

Riku pulled off his coat and wrapped it around Sora's shoulders. He cast curaga on him and Sora could feel a sudden warmth inside him, spreading through his body and bringing life back into him. "Thanks, lets go!" He choked. Running after the abductors.

The two kidnappers ran through the forest and broke out of the trees into an alleyway. They continued on down the alley until they reached an abandoned old factory. Slipping inside, the smaller boy bolted the door behind them. The larger of the two carried Kairi up a rusty metal staircase and walked into what used to be the main office when the factory was still open. It had been converted into a bedroom, and it was cozy and warm inside, despite the filthy living conditions. He set Kairi down on a rotted old mattress and crouched next to the fire.

"What are you doing, Kutsuu? The key blade master will be here any minute!" The smaller boy sneered as he entered the room.

"Well then why don't you go meet them at the door, brother? After all the fancy things you said you would do to the key blade master, I assume you would like to have first grabs?" He spat back at his younger brother.

The boy stepped forward. "Let me guess, you're being generous?" He said sarcastically. "Don't try to pull that crap on me! I was the one who had to follow that little bitch all day, so I get her first!" He shouted angrily.

A figure stepped out of the shadows behind the door, Kyoukou, get out. I wish to speak with your brother. Go watch for Sora and take care of him when he gets here."

Kyoukou turned red with anger, but was not about to defy his master's wishes. "Yes, Lord Ansem, I will." He said through gritted teeth on his way out the door.

"Good job on capturing the girl, but you might have done better to wait until she and Sora were alone." Ansem said quietly, gazing down at Kairi's unconscious form. "Now you have to deal with Riku as well, and Sora alone would have been more than a little trouble." Ansem said dryly.

"Who's Riku? Is he tough?" Kutsuu asked. Ansem sighed deeply. "Yes, he's as powerful as Sora, but dangerously unpredictable. Also, he wields the dark key blade. You would do well to deal with him first." He said as he glided slowly to the window overlooking the factory below. He could see Kyoukou practicing with his battleaxe down on the floor, and Kutsuu walked over to stand next to Ansem. He looked down at his little brother with a certain distaste in his eyes.

"Will Kyoukou be able to handle either of them?" He asked curiously. Ansem turned to grin evilly at him.

"No." He said sweetly. "He won't stand a chance." He turned to glide back over and stand next to the fire, watching the flames.

Kutsuu continued to watch his brother out of the window for a moment before turning to face Ansem. "Then what do you suggest I do? Surely I don't stand a chance against the both key blades either?" He asked Ansem, expecting some kind of violent gesture or rude sharp answer.

To Kutsuu's surprise, Ansem turned and grinned at him. "I have a proposition for you. I have been watching you, and I believe you have great potential. I am willing to grant you the power to control the Heartless. You will become filled with the power of the Heartless, and given a superior body in place of the fragile one you now have." He gazed expectantly at the teenage boy.

Kutsuu's eyes widened and he stepped toward Ansem. "Are you serious, lord? You would give me that power?" His voice was filled with greed, "What must I do for you?"

Ansem once again looked down at Kairi's still form. "Kill the key blade master and Riku using your power, and I will not only allow you to keep it, if you can prove yourself to me, then I will make you second in command of the worlds after we have released the Heartless on the universe. Do we have a deal? Like I said, you have great potential." Ansem said quietly to him, holding out his hand.

Kutsuu looked greedily at him and grabbed his hand. Ansem squeezed his hand tightly and smiled dangerously. Immediately, darkness began to wrap around Kutsuu's heart, causing him to double up in pain. He screamed in agony as Ansem's grip tightened. Darkness began running through his body and he cried out even more as it began to engulf his heart. After a while, Ansem released his grip and Kutsuu stood up. He looked down and began examining his powerful new body. He flexed his sleek new muscles and gazed down at his new outfit. He now wore black knee high boots and tight black capris with buckles running up the outsides of his thighs. He had a plain black shirt on, and over it, he wore a heavy coat that fell to his calves. It was pitch black and was fastened over his chest with a single large buckle, the mark of the Heartless was imprinted on his back in red.

He grinned mischievously at Ansem and looked around the room for something to test his newfound power on. Ansem laughed and wished him luck as he vanished into the shadows. Kutsuu waved his hand experimentally around the room and it changed suddenly into an elegant gothic bedroom. Kairi now lay on a large four poster bed on top of the black and red satin sheets. The walls were all painted deep purple and a black and red carpet was spread on the floor. Kutsuu smiled evilly and walked over to Kairi, who was beginning to wake up.

"Sleep well, darling?" he asked sweetly as she focused on him. She sat up quickly and looked around the room. "Where am I? Where's Sora?" She cried angrily. He turned to throw more wood on the fire and Kairi gasped when she saw the mark on the back of his coat. He walked over and climbed onto the bed, smiling at her.

"Don't worry, he'll be here soon enough." He said as he crawled closer. Kairi struggled to get away from him, but he snapped his fingers and she was suddenly slammed up against the headboard. He waved his hands over her body as though he was sculpting something, and when she looked down at herself, she was wearing a skimpy black leather top and a matching skirt that barely covered her. She shrieked and moved to jump off the bed, but he snapped his fingers again and she found herself shackled to the bed, wearing a heavy metal collar. He grabbed her face and kissed her roughly, she bit at him and screamed curses as he laughed.

An explosion from down in the factory brought his attention back to the task at hand. He slid off the bed and turned to face her, "Looks like we have company. Why don't you just wait here until I get back?" he hissed at her as he glided out the door, slamming it behind him. Kairi stared at the door for a moment before a single silent tear slid down her cheek.

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