Me: I'm back!
Everyone: yay!
Kaitsu: How was the family trip?
Me: It was horrible. The hotel service sucked and we were stuck in traffic for 5 hours…
Kaitsu: wow. That's bad.
Me: anywho, I'd like to thank my loyal reviewers: TenchiKai, Risako, and Sai-ryo Aura Feana! Thanks so much for reading my story! I'm glad you guys like it! Now, on with the story!
Takari: Once again… Merielle does not own Kingdom Hearts. I don't think anyone who writes on does.
Destiny's Punishment
Chapter 4—Discovery
"Kaitsu!" shouted Sora. He sighed, receiving no reply. It was morning, and they had started their search for Kaitsu. They had already searched half of the island, and were now searching the other side.
Sora shouted once more. Still no reply. He sighed, looking up at the sky. Suddenly something caught his eye. It was a cave, right next to the Paopu tree at the top of the cliffs. Sora narrowed his eyes, seeing a small figure in the cave.
"Kaitsu?" shouted Sora. The figure turned around, looking at him. Sora gasped, his eyes widening as his eyes met two bright yellow ones.
"Oh my god…" Before Sora could react, the figure had disappeared into the cave once more.
"Kaitsu! Wake up!" Kotoro shook Kaitsu, who woke with a start.
"What?" he muttered.
"Those kids are outside. They're looking for you."
"And why should I care?" Kaitsu was in a bad mood. Mostly because he was awake all night, and was finally having a peaceful sleep until Kotoro woke him up.
"Well…um…One of them saw me," muttered Kotoro. Kaitsu's eyes widened,
"What?!"
"I'm sorry! I shouldn't have even sat near the entrance…" Kotoro sighed as Kaitsu buried his face in his hands.
"I don't believe this…" he muttered. Suddenly a shout was heard from outside.
"Kaitsu, come out! We know you're in there!"
Kaitsu looked at Kotoro with a pleading look. Kotoro sighed,
"Look, I'm sure they won't hurt you. And if something does happen, you can always call me with the flute."
"Alright…" Kaitsu stood up, watching Kotoro wave good-bye before disappearing through a portal. Kaitsu sighed once more before walking towards the entrance.
"Are you sure you saw him, Sora?" asked Kairi.
"Well…not exactly. All I saw was two yellow eyes…" muttered Sora.
"It must have been him," said Riku. The watched as Kaitsu came walking out of the cave. At first glance, one would think he was half-dead. There were deep shadows under his blood-shot eyes, and his clothes were stained with dirt, while his hair was slightly messy. Kaitsu looked at the three and smiled innocently.
"Um… Hi guys."
Riku glared at him and scowled,
"That's it. I've had enough of your innocence act."
"What? What're you talking about?" said Kaitsu. But before he could react, Riku had grabbed him by the shirt collar and pinned him to the wall. Sora and Kairi were startled by this.
"Riku, put him down!" shouted Kairi.
"Not until he tells the truth," said Riku. Kaitsu struggled to escape, but it was no use.
"Let me go!" he shouted. Riku just glared at him, saying,
"Not until you answer our questions. And you better tell us the truth." Kaitsu just glared at him and stayed silent.
"First question, what world are you from?" asked Riku. Kaitsu made no reply. "Answer me!"
"…I come from Tamahiko. But the world was destroyed by the Heartless five years ago," muttered Kaitsu.
"Are you on the Heartless' side?" asked Sora.
"I'm on no one's side," said Kaitsu.
"Then why do your eyes glow like that?" said Sora.
"What…?" Kaitsu blinked. 'Since when have my eyes been glowing?'
"Every time you wake up in the middle of a dream, you start screaming and your eyes glow yellow… like a Heartless."
Kaitsu blinked again. 'What in the world is he talking about? I've never seen my eyes glow yellow…'
"I have no idea what you're talking about," muttered Kaitsu. Riku glared at him,
"Liar…"
"I'm not lying! I'm telling the truth!" shouted Kaitsu. He grunted as Riku's grip tightened,
"You're lying to us! You are with the Heartless, aren't you?"
"I'm not lying! I'm on no one's side! Just leave me alone!!" Kaitsu started struggling frantically, but Riku wouldn't let go.
"Let me go!!!" Kaitsu screamed, almost on the verge of going mad. It wasn't safe here anymore. He had to escape. He screamed, struggling harder, but Riku only gripped tighter. Sora and Kairi watched, unsure of what to do.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a Heartless appeared between Riku and Kaitsu. Riku looked at its yellow eyes and jumped back, letting go of Kaitsu.
"What the hell?!" shouted Riku. The three stared at the Heartless in disbelief. It looked exactly like a regular shadow Heartless, except it had dark blue claws and had a small symbol on its chest. It was the exact same symbol on Kaitsu's shirt.
"So he is with the Heartless!" exclaimed Riku. He summoned his sword, while Sora summoned the Keyblade. Kaitsu's eyes widened at the sight of Sora's weapon. 'That looks just like my weapon…'
The Heartless stood in front of Kaitsu defensively and started hissing at Riku and Sora, who were prepared for battle. Sora charged at the Heartless and managed to strike it in the side. The Heartless stood back up; dodging Riku's hit, and kept its defensive stance in front of Kaitsu. Sora raised his Keyblade to strike the Heartless once more…
"No!"
Kaitsu jumped in front of the Heartless, blocking Sora's strike with his own weapon. Sora's eyes widened as Kaitsu threw him back with his Keyblade. 'He has the Keyblade too?!' thought Sora. Riku stared at Kaitsu's Keyblade also. Kaitsu had a determined and alert look on his face as he took his fighting stance, saying,
"Leave the Heartless alone."
Riku chose to ignore this and leaped at Kaitsu, ready to strike, but his sword only met with air. Before he could react, Kaitsu appeared behind him and slashed at his back with lightning speed. Riku jumped back, staggering slightly from the hit.
Sora and Riku glared at Kaitsu. Kairi stood a few feet away, watching with fear and anxiety. Suddenly the Heartless leaped in front of Kaitsu, raising its arms out in defense. Sora and Riku charged at the Heartless, ready to strike it.
"No!!" shouted Kaitsu. He grabbed the Heartless, holding it close to his chest, and closed his eyes, muttering a chant quickly under his breath. Suddenly Riku and Sora were knocked back by an invisible barrier in front of Kaitsu.
"Kaitsu, what're you doing?! That's a Heartless!!" shouted Sora. Kaitsu just glared at him, muttering,
"He's my brother…"
Me: done!
Kaitsu: you made them harass me!!
Me: fear my power! Nyahaha…ha… anywho, there's the surprise. The KH cast found out about Kaitsu and his little Heartless brother.
Kaitsu: Please read the review replies while I beat Merielle to a pulp… (glare)
Me: uh-oh...
Sai-ryo Aura Feana- The evil chaos of darkness is beginning! Mwahaha... um, yeah… XD
Risako- I still haven't thought of a name for the Heartless flute…thing. Anywho, the flute's only for Kotoro and no other Heartless. And as for the black orb and where he got the flute… you'll have to read to find out. Hehe…
TenchiKai- I'll try to update as fast as I can.
Ninja Mage- Thanks for the advice! As for the joined words, it wasn't meant to do that. Must be a bug in the computer or something… (sigh) Oh, and I won't tell anyone about the shadow in your fanfic. Anywho, thanks so much for taking your time to read my fanfic!
Me: (running away from Kaitsu) GAH!!!
Kaitsu: (chasing me with Keyblade) GET BACK HERE YOU TWISTED GIRL!!!!
Merielle
