Sanity's Silhouette

By Chris

Alrighty, I'm here, it's been a busy week. Football practices and football camp in the mountains, writer's block, lack of motivation, and lack of reviews has kept me from writing earlier. Review this time....please.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts. I do own Anititheus though.

Chapter 7

Hello again

My next job had come a month after the last incident. My mission was to infiltrate a distant world and kill off a certain someone who posed a danger to our plans. I did not know the name of my victim, nor did I know what he looked like. This is why Anititheus was coming along on this one. He had told me he wanted to watch my power in action, but I felt something else was going on. His eyes gave it away.

That had happened two hours ago. I was now preparing for the journey and mission ahead. I threw in a few healing items, some ethers, some clothes, and some extra weapons, but I kept my sword at my side. It never left me. It was a part of me.

Soon after I had packed up, Anititheus appeared from the shadows, beckoning me to follow. So I did.

Anititheus moved quickly, seemingly flawless, navigating the mazes of portals and buildings, all part of our base. I followed him quickly, running after him, his speed obviously greater than mine. Everyone on the streets hurried out of our way, we, the legends of the demon world. We were the heroes of this side. The evil side. Chaos.

Then Anititheus took off. He stretched his wings and flew out into the darkness. I needed not to see him to follow. I could sense him. I spread my own wings, and flew into the darkness as well, my own wings, much different from his.

His were of a more dark nature. Twisted, black, smoking, yet simply perfect. His were perfect in a way that only imperfection can accomplish.

Mine had changed a great deal since my last mission. Mine had once been somewhat like his. Dark. Twisted. Evil. But strangely, after my last mission, mine had begun a transformation. My wings had grown feathers. My wings had turned from black, to bright white. They were no longer hideous and dark, but rather gleaming and...angelic. That was the day Anititheus gave me my new sword.

He had walked into my chambers in the morning, to find me changed. I looked like an angel. I had covered myself and told him it was nothing, but he smiled and told me, "I wasn't expecting this to happen so soon. Fear not, my brother. For nothing is wrong." Then he took me to the armory, and showed me my new sword. It was large and dark, engulfed in multicolored flames, it was almost...magical. He told me that it had once been the legendary sword of a great hero, greater than any this world had ever seen. Greater than any world had seen. He had vanquished all who stood in his way, and brought victory to himself and his followers.

So here we were, flying to the next portal. I felt him drop in altitude, ready to land, so I did the same. I landed next to him moments later. He had placed his hood back on, preferring it when we left the demon city. Then he grabbed my arm and told me, "Do not be afraid, this is your final test. You must prevail, brother. You will prevail. Do not let the feeble attempts of the weak change your destiny...", then he threw me into the portal, jumping in after me.

Next thing I knew I was falling. And falling fast. I spread my wings and caught some wind, flying upwards as I did so. I flapped my wings a few times, so to as slow my decent. Anititheus was floating beside me, his wings barely having to move to keep him afloat. He beckoned me with his hand to follow him, and he took off at full speed into the night. I used all my speed and strength to keep up, yet I was still falling behind. I always fall behind...

Before long, he landed in a meadow, and I quickly landed next to him. He started forward quickly, giving me no time to adjust to the land. No time to notice my surroundings. He took off running, and I adjusted my speed to his. We ran quickly, yet I could still not see any of my surroundings.

Then he took off into the air, towards a tall tower, flying quickly towards the highest window, and I took off as well. When we got there, we landed and quietly walked into the room.

When I saw who it was, I gasped....

"That was terrific, Kai. You always were the best cook." Riku said to me.

"Yea that was awesome Kairi! You need to teach me sometime!" Yuffie yelled.

"The food was exceptional." Leon spoke softly.

"Awww thank you, you guys!" I said as I blushed. Even Leon had said it was good.

"It's time to get down to business." Cloud said. He beckoned them to join him in the living room.

"Yes..." I whispered. We all walked slowly to the living room, taking a seat, preparing for the conversation ahead. Shin sulked in the corner.

"Okay, let's start with what we know," Cloud began, "Squall?"

"It's Leon. This is what we know. After the cathedral incident, Sora disappeared. We all thought him to be dead. Apparently, he's not. Apparently, a demon named Anititheus took Sora into darkness, and converted him to darkness. Sora, single handedly destroyed the world of Terrace, about a month ago. Sora has grown much stronger since then. He is a threat. We all have to realize that we may have to fight our old friend. But, we have all agreed we would rather attempt to bring him back. We think that if we can just get into contact with him, we can persuade him to come back. Remember though, he's still a powerful opponent..."

"And he has Anititheus on his side," Shin interrupted.

"Yea...and that guy." Leon said.

"Then all we need to do is find him, right?" Yuffie asked.

"Yes." Cloud stated simply.

"Then it's settled...." Riku began, but was interrupted by a large ringing sound from within Leon's pocket. His cell phone.

Leon rolled his eyes and answered the call, and immediately his eyes grew wide, and he looked deathly pale.

"What is it Squall?" Yuffie asked, deep concern showing in her expression.

"The king....," Leon began, "He's under attack."

"What are you talking about?" Cloud yelled.

"Sora, and Anititheus are trying to kill him."

"Die foolish humans!" Anititheus screamed as he sliced through another guard. Before us both lay piles of guards, each dead and bleeding, leaving pools of crimson decorating the floor.

We had expected many guards to be guarding the king, but not this many. Literally hundreds were coming in, and hundreds more were lying dead already.

I had been surprised when I had learned we were to kill the king, but I did not hesitate. It was my duty. And I would fulfill it.

"Sora! I'll kill the guards, you go for the king!" Anititheus screamed at me as he sliced through 4 more guards.

I nodded as I flapped my wings and took off over the guards, making my way to the king's throne room. I quickly landed and sliced through a few guards in my way, and rushed into the throne room, closing the door behind me.

"Hello, Sora." Mickey stated calmly.

"Hey Mickey." I said back.

"Didn't think it would end like this..." he began.

"Neither did I. I'm real sorry about this Mickey." I told him.

"Yea yea, I know it. Let's just get this over with. But Sora?" he asked.

"Yes?"

"Tell everyone to not be sad, tell them I love each of them as they are. Especially Kairi. Go back to her, Sora. She needs you. Always did. You and her have a long overdue chat I think." He said.

"Yes..." I said as I brought my sword out and stabbed him through the chest.

He gasped as blood began to drip down my sword, pouring down his shirt. I looked into his eyes and watched as his life slowly slipped from him.

"Goodbye old friend." I whispered to him as he died.

I heard footsteps behind me and turned around slowly.

"Sora!" I heard her scream as I saw them.

There they were. Leon, Cloud, Aerith, Yuffie, Riku, and Kairi. Off to the side was a hooded figure, much like Anititheus.

"Hello." I stated.

"How could you do this Sora?" Riku screamed at me.

"Because I had to."

"No you didn't Sora." He told me.

"I'm not myself anymore, I am not who I used to be."

"You can still come back Sora!" Riku yelled.

"That's enough." A voice stated.

"Anititheus!" Shin yelled.

"Shin, my brother, what brings you here?" Anititheus said as he smirked.

"Brother?" I questioned.

"Yes, I am your brother as well." Shin told me.

"I see."

"Well if you will be excusing us we must depart." Anititheus said.

"Wait just a second you bastard!" Riku yelled as he ran towards us.

In less than a second, Riku was on the ground, Anititheus standing above him, smirking.

"Don't try that again, boy." He said as he took off out the window.

"Sorry." I said as I took off after him.

Well there you have it. The next chapter ;D. I'm planning to write slower from now on, because school starts now, and varsity football will keep me busy. Read and review and I might get one more done by Saturday. Now review.

-Chris