The Darkness in my Heart
Drowned and Saved
Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts and neither does the mouse in my cupboard… (but unfortunatly, he now owns the sugar bag)
Author's Nonsense:
So, here is the next chapter of this Fanfic. I really love writing this story. Remember, if you ever have any ideas about this story, please leave a comment. This chapter is dedicated to Inumaru 12 and abeutifuloblivion. If you want to see your name up here too, then give a review! I love hearing what you guys think!
Panicking, Sora started rowing faster than he ever had, trying to get away from the giant tentacle, but to no avail. The giant appendage crashed down on the small boat, smashing the boat to pieces and sending the young boy into the ocean.
Frantically, the brown – haired boy hair thrashed about wildly, trying to stay afloat in the sea storm. He looked around, trying to find a board to hang on to. But there was too much darkness and water to see much of anything.
On a regular night and in regular conditions, Sora would have been able to get to safety. But this was no regular night, and lack of sleep (it was now 12:34, but he didn't know that), food, light, direction, and his own weariness from rowing took a toll on him.
Thinking he was about to die, memories flashed through his mind. The time he and Riku found a cave with a door that neither of them could open, the first time he met Kairi on the beach during a sunset, the wondrous time spent watching a meteor shower on the paupu tree. So many wonderful memories, that Sora regretted leaving them behind.
But the last things he heard as he was slowly sinking was a loud menacing laugh, and then three words on the wind, so soft they were barely audible.
"Protect ... the ... Guardian!" There was a big flash and then, darkness.
When Sora woke up, he was on solid ground … but where was he? He didn't seem to be anywhere he recognized, just a tunnel between darkness and light. Suddenly, a flash illuminated the place, very similar to the one he saw earlier, making Sora close his eyes from the brightness.
When he opened them again there was a small figure before him. He had the two big ears and a long nose, and when he spoke, it was in high squeaky voice. "Sora, don't be frightened. I am here to help you. My name is King Mickey, and I have come to ask for your help."
"My help? For what?" Sora asked, shocked.
"Long ago, a Prophecy was foretold, in which planets will be swallowed by the darkness, making the stars blink out, one by one. I believe that this time will come soon, for I can already feel the darkness gathering, gaining strength under one ruler. Ansem, the ruler of Hallow Bastion."
"So why do you need my help? What can I do? I am only 13! (A/N: In this story, Sora is thirteen, because this is before he becomes the Keyblade Master. But, however, this doesn't take place too long before that time.)" Sora responded, half frightened by what he heard.
"The Prophecy also foretells of a hero, the Guardian of Light. The Guardian has a pure heart, and courage to stand up for what is right and just, no matter what the cost. Sora, I believe that you are that hero, destined to save worlds from destruction and darkness. You never force your worries on to others and you help people, even if it means hurting yourself in return. You want your friends to be happy, even if it pains you inside."
"But where am I? Am I … dead?" Sora asked, going completely off topic and with uncertainty, not sure he wanted to hear the awnser.
"To answer your second question, no, your not dead, but your not living either," said the King, not sure what to say. "Here let me explain what happened …"
Riku awoke from his slumber at a loud banging on his door. Groggily, he opened the door, and saw Selphie, the same little ball of excitement as ever. "Hi! You look tired! How late were you up? Never mind that. Have you seen Sora?" she said, bouncing up and down, like a never stopping rubber ball.
"I thought he was with you," Riku said still trying to wake up. Had she been drinking coffee?
"No, he wasn't. He wasn't in his room either. We looked."
Riku was now completely awake. "You mean he wasn't in his room either!"
Running outside, Riku noticed bits and pieces of wood being washed up on to the shore. He ran down to the docks. There was only five boats, his own, Kairi's, Selphie's, Tidus', and Wakka's, but Sora's was missing. Kairi, who had joined them Selphie woke her up, had concern in her eyes. She could sense something was wrong.
Riku looked to the horizon of the sea, thinking of where Sora might be. There was something out on the sea; among the driftwood … it had red and yellow on it. But Sora wasn't stupid enough to go out to sea in the middle of a storm … was he?
Riku untied his boat and got in, telling everybody to stay there. Being the oldest he was in charge of everyone's welfare. Rowing against the tide, he slowly got closer and closer. He looked harder, revealing more details. It had a brown furry mass on it … the "it" was Sora! Rowing as hard as he could, he quickly got over to the younger boy. He grabbed Sora and heaved him on to the boat. He had been draped over a small piece of wood, keeping him afloat.
The silver – haired boy checked his pulse and his breathing. His pulse was slow and his breathing was hard, but he was alive … if barely. Now rowing with the tide, he was soon back on the small island. As soon as he was there, he pulled Sora onto the beach. "Sora? Sora, wake up!" Riku called while shaking him gently, frightened that his best friend would die. There was no response at all from Sora.
"Sora, wake up! Please!" Kairi half screamed, half wailed, as tears streamed down her face in rivers.
"Poor Sora! Come on wake up, it's not nice to scare us like this!" Selphie told Sora, as if he could listen and hear what she was saying. Her face wasn't much drier than Kairi's.
"Hey, guys. Help me carry Sora to his bed," Riku said with overly bright turquoise eyes. He couldn't cry in front of them; he had to be strong for all of them. He could cry somewhere else, in private. Together, they lifted him up and carried him to his room and put him in his bed, hoping that he would get better fast.
Sora had seen all of this, using a portal that the King had summoned, using his magic. "Now Sora, you have a very important decision to make. You can either go back now and continue living the way you are now, or you can stay here and gain the skills you need to be a Guardian," the King said, looking hopefully into Sora's blue eyes.
"I … I don't know," the boy said quietly after a while. "I want to help, but I can't stand watching my friends cry over me. Is there any way I can tell them that I'll be okay? If there is, then I guess I'll stay here. But, first of all, I'm not exactly sure where HERE is."
After thinking for a moment, the King finally answered. "First, this place is kinda, sorta, your heart. This is the tunnel of light and darkness in your heart, and your mind affects this place. Since lately, you have been sad and depressed; you are closer to the darkness in your heart. If you reach the end of the tunnel and go through the black door, you will die. But you must go towards the light, and live, for that is your destiny. The journey will be long and hard, but the experience will be priceless. But, first, you must master this." There was a flash in Sora's hand, and a strange … sword? appeared in it.
"Wh – What is it?" Sora inquired, truly fascinated.
"It's called a Keyblade. The Prophecy tells of a Key that darkness fears. The Keyblade."
"So I use this to battle darkness? How?"
"Darkness takes many forms, usually the form of the Heartless, beings with no heart, feelings, or emotions. They are born of the deep darkness in people's hearts, and know nothing but the darkness. Battle them, but don't be afraid. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and you'll be fine. Learn new things, but be very careful that you don't let the darkness swallow your heart." There was another flash, and, in his other hand, a mirror appeared.
"Use this mirror to battle the darkness in your own heart with your friends. It is called the Mirror of Dreams. To use it, think of the person you want to see, then concentrate that energy to the mirror. Also, when you see someone dreaming hold the mirror arm length away, screen to the wall, and you'll get a pleasant surprise. As for its other uses, I let you figure that out on your own. Now, I must leave you."
"Wait! Why?" Sora asked, suddenly in a panic. "Where do I have to go?"
"Follow the light. Learn the many mysteries of the Keyblade. As to why, I am not of your world. I have many subjects to tend to, and trouble's a'brewin' back in my world. Don't be afraid, the power sleeps within you. Give it form, and it will give you strength. One piece of advice to never, ever forget: That deep down, even in the blackest darkness, there is a light that never goes out. Let that light be your guide in the deepest trouble, and you'll never lose your path. Don't be frightened. Your heart is the mightiest weapon of all. Remember Sora, you are the one who will the door to the light."
Then as if concentrating hard, he finally said to the ground, "Yeah, yeah Donald, I hear you. I'll be home soon. What did you do this time?" Then, facing Sora, he said, "Look, Sora. I really good friend of mine is in trouble. Something or other about forgetting his wife's anniversary, or something. Goodbye Sora, and good luck. We will meet again." With another blinding flash, he was gone.
Confused, Sora looked around, looking for where the light led. Holding his head, the brown – haired boy said, "I have got to be dreaming." And with a sigh, he headed towards the light; hope and courage in his heart, Keyblade and Dream Mirror in hand.
Author's Nonsense:
Well, how was that for a chapter, huh? I've already started working on the next chapter, so the more reviews and ideas I get, the more inspired I will be to write. Do I even need to say this? Only constructive criticism and praise please. We try our hardest to please everybody, so please be patient. We have decided to email back people who give signed reviews, so if you want one of us to email you, than give a good signed review. If your lucky, we might even give you an excerpt from our new chapter! Well that is all for now. Once again it is midnight, so if you see a spelling/ grammar mistake, please tell me, so I can fix it for future reads.
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Princess FireFly: I thought I told you stop staying up so late working on that fanfic! Go to bed!
Plue Princess: No, you can't make me either, so nyah,nyah, nyah! (sticks tongue out)
Princess FireFly: (throws pillow at Plue Princess) Ha! Beat that tongue-sticker-outer! (Both girls get into a pillow fight. Riku storms in)
Riku: Shut up already! Some of us do actually have to sleep! (Princess FireFly and Plue Princess both throw a pillow at Riku) Hey! (Knocks both out and ties them to their beds) Now go to sleep! (Storms out, muttering about how they are always up too late playing and writing weird fanfics)
Plue Princess: Well I guess that's all for now, seeing as Riku tied these ropes too tight, right FireFly?
Princess FireFly: …(snores)
Plue Princess: Well that's just great. Well anyways, review and Ja Ne!