Kingdom Come 2
"Who are you?" Sora asked. The man had, quite literally appeared out of no where. Not even a dark portal had opened up, to signify that the man was about to appear. He simply just popped into existence.
And the day had been so calm. Sora had been on the islands, with Riku and Kairi. They were all relaxing on the nice and sunny day, when the man suddenly arrived. He stood much taller than Sora, even taller than Riku. He wore a black cloak. Not like the one the members of Organization 13 wore. This man's cloak was made of a different material, and it wasn't one complete set if clothing. The man had a brown close shaven beard and brown hair to match. His eyes were deep green.
"Where did you come from?" Sora asked. For a moment the man looked around, as if trying to figure out where he was.
"I am Sid." He said. "Sora, you must come with me."
"How do you know who I am?" Sora asked.
"There's not much time to explain, but you are in danger." Sid said.
"Of what?" Kairi asked. She and Riku had been nearby when the man appeared, and were also very interested in knowing what was going on.
"Of a great and terrible evil."
"The Heartless?" Sora said, guessing it was the same enemies he had defeated before.
"No, if only it were that simple." Sid said. "Like the Heartless, these beings enter worlds and devour it. But while Heartless do this out of a need, even an impulse, these creatures do it for nothing more than to destroy and consumer."
"That's horrible." Kairi said.
"But what does it have to do with me?" Sora said.
"These powerful creatures, seek to destroy all life. Already many have fallen, completely destroyed. And now, they search for you, to not only destroy your world, but to harness your power."
"I don't understand." Sora said. "How have they heard of me? What are these creatures called?"
Sid looked around, as if to make sure nothing was coming. "I suppose I should explain. Please, have a seat." Sid raised his hand. Behind Sora and each of the others, the sand raised up, as if swept up by the wind. But instead of blowing randomly, the sand formed together, to form a solid looking chair. Sora, Riku and Kairi each sat in the sand chair that had formed behind them.
"What are you?" Riku said.
Sid began explaining. "As you all are well aware, there are many worlds that exist, besides this one. Each of those worlds is distinct and has a barrier around which protects from otherworldly intrusion. This barrier falls when the Heartless invade.
However, besides there being many other individual worlds, some secured worlds are grouped together in their own universe, in their own realm. One such place is where I come from. I am from a world, or a plane from where I come from, situated in what could be called another Universe. Our universe is called the Multiverse. It is named as such because of the many planes that exist, all separate but connected to each other, much like the worlds normally are. One cannot normally travel from plane to plane, not because there are barriers to protect them, though that is sometimes the case, but because there is simply too much space to travel through. However, there is a barrier protecting the Mutliverse as a whole from invasion, from the Heartless or otherwise.
However, there are a select few who can travel throughout the Multiverse. These beings are known as planeswalkers. Not quite gods, but far from mere mortals. I myself am a planeswalker. Planeswalkers can pretty much do anything, mostly by just thinking of it. That is how I have managed to travel here and warn you.
The warning I have come to give you is a dire one. You know of the Heartless, and the destruction they cause, but what we are now up against if far worse than anything the Heartless could create.
The creatures you shall soon face are known as the Burning Legion.
They are made up of thousands, maybe even more, of otherworldly creatures, all gathered for a single purpose: destroy everything. Their great demon god has gathered his army, and they strike at any world they come across, devouring it and utterly destroying it. Nothing remains, not even a memory.
Now, they search for you, young Keyblade master. Somehow, their god has heard of you, and your Keyblade. He plans on harnessing your power to help in conquest. And to do that, he seeks his ultimate goal.
Kingdom Hearts.
If the Burning Legion should reach Kingdom Hearts, nothing will remain. They will not corrupt, they will not absorb it. They will completely destroy it. And if Kingdom Hearts is destroyed, everything, all worlds, all universes, will be destroyed, and become less than nothing. Now, come with me."
Sora, Riku and Kairi sat stunned. It had been a lot of information, and they were not sure what was really going on, but they did know one thing. It was bad.
"But why are they searching for me specifically?" Sora said.
"Because you have been to Kingdom Hearts not only once, but twice. And it is only you that can open the way for them to reach Kingdom Hearts. That is why you must be protected, and come with me."
"Then, I guess I don't have a choice." Sora said, getting up.
"And where you go, we go." Riku said as he and Kairi stood as well.
"We're going with you Sora." Kairi said.
"No!" Sid said vehemently. "You don't understand. It is Sora they are after, it is only Sora that can even hope to stop them. He has been chosen for this."
"But he will need help." Kairi said.
"Yes, but not from you two." Sid said. "I am sorry but you two will only get in the way. But do not worry, I will make sure Sora gets help. But you two must remain safe until this is over. Here."
Sid raised his hand again. In front of him, a portal opened up. Like so many other Sora had seen, dark energy continuously poured into and out of it. "In there, is the plane that I reside. I have made a special protective barrier in their. In there you will be safe. Now please enter, so Sora and I may leave."
The three gazed at the portal for a moment. "Why can't Sora just come with us in their, to protect himself as well?" Kairi said.
"The barrier will protect you, but only for a time, not forever. That is why Sora must come with me and stop the threat of the Legion forever."
They stood silent for another moment. "Are you sure we can't help?" Riku said.
"No, I'm sorry, you would just get in the way." Sid said.
Riku sighed. "Then I guess we don't have a choice." Riku said, finally agreeing to go into the portal. "Sora, I guess its up to you." Sora nodded.
"Make sure to take care of Kairi." Sora said.
"I will." Riku said.
"What are you talking about?" Kairi said. "I can take care of myself."
The three friends shared a laugh.
"I'll see you soon Sora. Don't take too long." Riku said, and then walked into the portal. Kairi remained outside. She turned to Sora.
"Sora, be safe." She said.
"I will Kairi." Sora said.
"You'll come back to me, won't you?" Kairi asked. She looked like she was about to cry.
"Of course I will. I came back to you before, I'll do it again." Sora said. He got close to Kairi and embraced her. They looked into each others eyes, and then kissed. They were going to separate, something they had not done since Sora and Riku had returned from stopping Xemnas. They had hoped the peace would last. Now it might never exist again. "Bye." She slowly walked away from Sora and backed up into the portal, a single tear streaming down her cheek. Sora waved as the portal closed and she disappeared.
"That's it, now we can leave." Sid said. "Sora, come here and grab onto me. This is going to be a rough journey for you." Sora did as he said, and grabbed onto a part of Sid's loose clothing. "I know you're sad to see your friends go, but it is for the best. You will see them again. I promise you." Sora nodded.
"Oh, there is one thing I forgot." Sid said.
"What is it?" Sora said.
"Before I came, there was another I traveled with. He was to come with me to get you as well, but then he betrayed me and joined the Legion. He is still after you, but does not know where you are. He left before I found out. If he finds you, it will mean that the Legion is close behind."
"Is he another planeswalker?" Sora said.
"Yes, but he was more than that." Sid said, and his face darkened. "His name was Kaj. He was my friend." And with that, both Sid and Sora disappeared from the world.
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