Chapter 6

Sora pinned Riku to the ground, snarling in a low voice as if possessed to do this evil doing. Donald and Goofy peeked out to see what the commotion was about. Goofy hid under a pub table, afraid of Sora. Donald saw what he was trying to do to his friend and immediately stormed out the pub, Mage's Staff in hand as he walked towards Sora, his feet making weird noises as he went.

Sora eyed Riku, hungering for his blood, trying to bite him. Riku struggled against Sora, trying to prevent any biting from his friend.

"Sora.. Stop! Don't! I'm your friend!" Riku yelled. Sora didn't seem fazed by his friend's words, the power of his Darkness drove him to bite Riku, to drink his friend's blood. Donald came running to Riku's rescue, ready to strike Sora with the staff. Sora turned his head to look at Donald, his eyes glowing deep red, staring at Donald. The duck leapt at Sora and gave a mighty blow to his head with the staff. Sora snapped out of his faze when he was hit. He stared at Riku, his hands still pinning him down. He let go, slightly frightened by what he did.

"I-I'm sorry Riku..." Sora whispered as he stood up, ashamed of himself. His eyes faded into a light crimson as he sighed and lowered his head. How could I do such a thing? He asked himself. Riku stood up, brushing himself off as he watched Sora walk forward. He knew Sora couldn't control himself. Darkness can become over whelming, Riku knew it first hand. "Maybe Ansem was right... every heart returns to Darkness..." Sora said, turning to Riku.

"No Sora, don't think that. Ansem was a jerk who didn't know anything. Darkness overcame him, deceived him. Don't let Darkness take over you Sora. I... I think you were right... maybe it's better if I don't stay." Riku said, a little shaken by what Sora did to him. He never thought that Sora could do anything like that... Maybe even the strongest of hearts can turn into a Dark heart.. He thought.

"I won't Riku, but... it may just take over.. I told you I might go crazy, and look! I did. It is better if you leave. I wouldn't think it's right, especially if I killed my best friend. Donald.. Tell Goofy that you can't follow me anymore. Follow Riku. If you ever find the King.. .tell him I'm sorry, sorry that I gave in to the Darkness." Sora whispered. It was his way of saying goodbye as he walked toward the exit of the world. How he would get to another was a question he didn't have an answer to. Where ever he may go, new journeys await.

He took the Gummi Ship with him, leaving Donald watching the alley to see if Sora was coming back, but it was hopeless. Riku had the responsibility to save the worlds now. Maybe he could find Sora again one day as he stumbles across towns.. Maybe he'll never see him again...

"So duck.. I guess we're a team now... you have to trust me. I'll never go back to the Darkness. While I was with Mickey, he made me see the light. No worries.. Right?" Riku asked as he looked at Donald.

"Right." Donald nodded as he went to tell Goofy the news. He was going to miss Sora, no matter how mean he seemed to him, Donald cared for him as a friend. Goofy missed Sora too, he was great friends with him, through his outbursts and everything. Why his friend would do this to them was a mystery.

Sora found a new world to his liking, another dark world, shadowed in Darkness, no trace of Light in site. He landed the ship and disembarked to the new world, wondering what it was called, who resided there. He entered the gates, tall dark iron gates. The place was vacant, much like Alcurad's home. He smirked, his fangs shining in the moon light. He did miss his friends, all the fun adventures they had. But it was useless. He didn't want another accident. He couldn't bare it if he killed a friend.

"Excuse me mister?" a soft voice came from behind. He took his Keyblade as he turned around to see a little girl, maybe the age of 10, carrying a battered teddy bear. She was light skinned, slightly pale, with blonde curls to her shoulder. She dressed much like Alice from the Wonderland world, but she looked a little distressed, like something terrible happened to her world.

"Yes? What's wrong? Did something happen to your mom or dad?" Sora asked, glancing at the little girl once more. She shook her head slowly. One hand was behind her back, Sora trying to catch a glimpse of what she was holding.

"No sir. But... there's something wrong with you." she spoke once more in her soft tone. Sora looked at himself to see if anything was on him, if anything was the matter. "You should turn around. It was there when I looked at you." she added. He turned around, feeling foolish for following the girl's advice. He heard the gliding of what seemed like a knife as the little girl dropped her teddy bear. He whirled around as the little girl plunged the knife in his side. It struck right below his lung, luckily not piercing his heart. He smirked as the little girl stepped back, seeing as Sora didn't bleed. "B-but that's impossible! You're human I thought!" she gasped, not sounding so little anymore.

"Oh, so are you a human killer little girl?" Sora asked as he took the knife out, examining it. It had no trace of blood and the little girl saw his wound close up before her very eyes.

"Well... yes. This isn't a world for humans." she spoke. She turned around and her whole self changed. She had jet black hair, piercing green eyes, and chalk white skin. She wore a black dress, just as puffy as the blue one she was wearing previously.

"Ah.. I see. Well, don't worry. I'm far from human." he said, reassuring the girl. "And what might you be?" he asked, examining her.

"Good, didn't think you were if you survived the knife. Oh, me? Well, I am human for one. I'm a killer, sinner type. I shouldn't be human for long. My boss is a werewolf and he agreed to change me into one if I killed his enemy." she answered. She turned around. "And what may you be?" she asked with an eyebrow raised.

"I'm a creature of the night... Vampire to be exact. What might this world be called?" he inquired, looking around. It was old looking, with dark buildings and a fountain with crystal clear water pouring out.

"Fascinating. Vampires are my favorite creature. Well, this world is called Zentia. Not very pleasant, no. But it's home. Oh... and I suggest you leave. The Heartless creatures are invading this place, and we are vacating soon." she warned. "My name is Raven. So don't make any nicknames such as Rave or Rav. I despise nicknames." she added.

"Oh, the Howler's eh? Wolf like things with glowing green eyes? Don't worry, I can take them. They're easy to kill. And don't worry, I won't nickname you. Name's Sora for your information." he said. Raven looked around as she heard a moan from afar.

"Not Howler's.. something worse. Difficult creatures, even for Raz. They aren't easy to defeat. Don't get an ego boost there Sora. You seem the type to have a large ego just as large as your appetite for blood." Raven joked, but hinting she was serious about the Heartless. Sora smirked and grabbed his Keyblade, ready for the fight.

"Leave Raven.. Get everyone out if they are so difficult. I don't want any blood spilt." he warned, with a hint of a demanding tone. Raven nodded as she told everyone to hit the exit as fast as they could. Only about 20 people or so filed out of Zentia.

"Take care Sora, be careful. If you fail to kill them... well, we'll remember you for your ego and bravery." Raven said as she ran out. Sora smiled with his fangs bared. He could handle these creatures if he can kill a rouge banshee single handedly. He heard a monotonous cry as the things emerged from the shadows. They were medium sized, about the same size as the banshee. They had menacing golden eyes with black skin. They moved a bit like Soldiers, slow and disturbing.

"These should be easy.. I think.." Sora said to himself. But he seen their fangs and red claws that could take out a heart. They had a reddish orange tail, looking like a harpoon point at the end. The things were weird looking, but Sora was ready for anything. One of the things leapt out at Sora, but he jumped in time before it struck him. They were quick moving, leaping like monkeys. Sora was shocked to see how quick footed they were. Sora was strangely weak from the lack of blood. He struck them with as much strength with the Keyblade as he could, but it was no use. He saw the fountain again and had an idea.

He went toward the water and tried scooping some into his hand. He wasn't pleased when it would seep out his pale hands. He looked for another way to grab the water, but couldn't find anything to hold it in. The things circled him and closed him in, surrounding Sora in every which way. How close he always came to death was surprising, but he would never give up. He closed his eyes and knew what he had to do. He took his Keyblade and ran to one side, using as much strength as he could, trying to strike as they came running at him...