Authors note: The beginning of this story takes place immediately after the amazing yet sad ending of Kingdom Hearts. Due to the fact that I have yet to play KH: CoM or KH-2 this fic will be a completely different sequel to those who have been so fortunate as to play either of the two games. New characters, new plots, new twists. I guarantee readers will be fascinated with this story, for me and a small group of friends are combining our semi-brilliant minds to bring you all a fic worth reviewing! So without further delay, I, we, present to you Kingdom Hearts: The Descending Darkness.
Chapter one- New villains, new problems
Lightning crackled above the ruins of the infamous Hollow Bastion as the heartless continued to flow in endless numbers through the gateway leading far into the depths of the massive structure. Wyverns glided gracefully over the swarm of the dark creatures, passing the uncountable Large Bodys whom marched clumsly within the hord, taking massive steps that put an end to many of the shortly lived Shadows and Soilders, along with all else that got in their way. Currently, only the low level heartless where visible in the mass of darkness. Blue, red, and yellow Rhapsodys, along with Air pirates and Air soldiers as well as other lesser creatures. The portal torn between the worlds was only strong enough for them to escape their prison, while the stronger beings still waited beyond for their chance to escape.
A long figure cloaked in yellow robes stood at the peak of one of the many pillars that towered above the ruins. Blonde locks dangled before his eyes, hiding them perfectly in his quietude while overlooking the vicinity and progress of the proceeding heartless. Each of them would soon be off to a different world, sent to terrorize and collect the hearts of the unfortunate residents who resided there. They were being sent to do a job, always a job they did well.
A heavy wind blew up for the south, his back turned to the east in silence, the breeze enough to slightly reposition his blonde locks, revealing what they once hid the maroon eyes of the man. Terrible, horrifying eyes that could kill with only a simple glance. Having such horrible orbs upon one could make blood run cold and a heart stop in mid-beat.
A whirring sound came from the distance of the northern skies as the rumble of the marching heartless continued without signs of stopping. The beings eyes leisurely moved to investigate, watching expressionless while hundreds of hearts soared in from multiple portals above. More fuel for the great fire.
Each one of the hearts followed in a straight line, proceeding downward until finally changing course and plunging straight into the portal from which the heartless poured. No immediate reaction followed. Those without hearts moved on, their movements as loud and annoying as always. But then the whirring sound came once more, and the portal flashed briefly green before returning to its original color. The figure watched without emotion, interested though not showing it. Such a great amount of hearts would serve greatly in increasing the strength of this portal so the stronger heartless could come forth, though much more was still needed in order for that to happen. None the less, this was a magnificent start to the final chapter.
"Soon," the robed man spoke with an icy tone while turning his attention back to the heartless. "It is only a matter of time before the portal is completed."
"Ha, I do so agree with you." A voice familiar to the hooded man came from behind him, immediately tired of it and the laugh that followed.
He made no motion to move right then, he merely gazed on upon the army of darkness. Then, feeling the presence still, he turned to confront the person though did so reluctantly.
"Nice to see you John Smith."
To his disgust, the voice's owner was none other than the hard-headed and arrogant Gaston. His most hated ally, if to be called such, stood at the top of a pillar very near and slighty taller than his own. His big, muscular arms folded over his chest. He was clothed a red shirt, brown gloves, black boots, and tight blue jeans. An outfit he seemed to favor, due to the fact he was always wearing it.
"What do you want?" John inquired in an irritated tone. "And make it quick. I have a job to do."
Gaston scoffed at this, that blasted smirk never leaving his broad face.
"Oh? Doing what? Making yourself look important by standing like a statue above the heartless?" The arrogant man responded while tilting his head slightly to right.
"Silence you fool! At least I am commited enough to our cause to do this," John practically roared in sheer anger and hatred to the man across from him, his maroon eyes flaring while a green aura began to surround his body.
"Ha! Relax. I do my job, I just prefer to take the easiest way to get it done." Gaston shrugged while shaking his head. "Well, Ratcliff told me to inform you that he and Shan-Yu will be arriving here shortly to discuss matters about this Keyblade Master or whatever. Personally I'd rather take him out now, but it seems Ratcliffe wants to go about it a different way."
"The Keyblade master," John whispered beneath his breath.
"Bingo.To think a little kid took down Malificent. Haha! Must have been a fluke wouldn't you say so old chum? Either that or Malificent was weaker than I had thought! That'd be sad, eh? Well, I think its about time I said goodbye. Good luck with your... job." He turned to leave, pausing for a lengthy amount of time before facing Smith once again. "And before I forget, I thought you might want to know something."
"And what's that?" John questioned uninterestedly, his eyes falling to the abyss beneath him and peering through the fog that kept the bottom from view.
"They found her."
With astonishment evident on his face, Smith instantly returned his terrible gaze to the man with hope. And for the first time ever, as hard as it may have been to admit this, was disappointed to find he had gone.
Still absorbing the final words Gaston had spoken, the yellow robed man returned to watching the heartless though did not give them his full attention. He was concentrating on nothing more than what had been revealed to him. She had been found. The woman he had loved and lost had been recovered. Her body at least. But her heart...what of her heart? Would it ever be returned? Yes, it had to be. He would not rest until it was.
"Pocahontas," John whispered while tilting his head back and looking up into the dark sky. His mouth was open, his eyes unblinking even has he felt the first drop of rain touch his check.
"My Pocahontas."
Sora flung himself down upon the bed of the Traverse Town Hotel in complete exhaustion as the stars glimmered in the dark sky. A slight wind blew in from the open window, washing over his body and tapping his skin with cold fingers. Outisde, so many stars that had just days ago been destroyed by the power of the heartless, by the power of darkness, had returned. Sealing the door and defeating Ansem had been one of the most rewarding and heartbreaking things he had ever accomplished in his life. Victory bringing the joy of knowing he had revived lost homes and hopes, but also bringing the pain of departing from those he loved. Departing from her.
Donald and Goofy lay on the beds across from him, snoozing away peacefully while they recovered lost strength from their extremely difficult journey which had yet to be completed. When Kingdom Hearts had been sealed by the combined power of Mickey and Sora's Keyblades, the worlds were no longer connected, their ties severed. It should have been impossible for the inhabitants to reach other locations. However, mysteriously, the connection had been established once again only days after it had been destroyed.
Where the heartless the cause?Naturally they where his first suspicion. Where they to blame? So far none of those damn creatures had presented themselves to Traverse Town, so what was going on?
Sora sighed heavily, folding his arms behind his head and shifting his cerulean orbs to the rotating ceiling fan above him. For many minutes his eyes followed the circling blades of wood, watching as if mezmorized by their movements.
His thoughts went to Kairi.
He wondered how she was doing now, if she was happy,and if she was sad. Had she gone home? Had she returned to her loved ones? And was there anyone there to greet her? Yes, in his heart he could feel it. She was home. But her heart was in pain.
Sora turned on his side. Why did it have to be this way? He despised his decision when he sent her home. It had to be done, that he knew, but that did not take away the feeling of quilt he had for her sorrow. Nothing ever would, not until he could hold her again.
As his eyes closed, Sora pictured Kairi in his mind. A happy, care-free Kairi running along the beach with him and Riku, smiling and laughing as she did so. This image brought happiness to Sora's wounded heart, and felt a strange warmth he had not experienced since the time when he had embraced Kairi in the ruins of Hallow Bastion.
While he recalled the joys they had shared so long ago in the past, Sora was very content. One day things would definitely be right again. Until that day was to come he would remember always the times they had shared together, and never forgot. No, never forgot. Still at last, Sora fell into a deep slumber, a peaceful slumber like his companions, and dreamt of a future so filled with joy.
Author's note: Well? What do you think? Decent? Poor? Wicked? Just give us a review people and we'll be most obliged and compelled to continue writing this story!
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FascinatingDarkness: Silence! -thwaps again- And let us start on the next chapter!
Me: Yeah! Okay people! Look forward to the next chapter! Ciao!
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