I promised to make this chapter good, and I hope you think so folks. This is the longest chapter so far(10 pages to be exact!) I hope though that this isn't too descriptive(if that's possible!...is it?) Anyways, enjoy

- KeyofOblivion

Chapter 8

Showdown At Twilight

Part 2

When we last left our group, Seifer was about to have his ass handed too him by Riku, while our two favorite platinum-haired men..er..boys...um..whatever...(if you didn't read the last chapter, which you probably did, they are Dimitri and Lloyd). Anyway, at the sound of the battle gong, all four fighters charged at their opponents...

Riku was having no problem at Seifer tried as hard as he could to find an open spot...in fact, Riku was practically bored with blocking until HE discovered Seifer's blind point and swung with all his strength, causing a geyser of red spheres to explode. Since that blow was so strong, Seifer stumbled back, temporarily unconscious, while Riku hurriedly grabbed all of the orbs and closed in to take another strike to finish the job, but Unfortunately, Seifer managed to recover quickly enough to block...

Seifer: You won't beat me so easily!

With that, Seifer took a few open strikes at Riku and recovered some of his lost points. Riku said nothing and readied his sword as Seifer ran in for a powerful horizontal slash. Riku concentrated and as Seifer was about to make contact, Riku brought his sword from the side and struck Seifer(in the way a samurai would do it), finishing the battle by loss of all of Seifer's 200 point orbs. As the gong sounded, the Sora and Kairi, along with Hayner, Pence, and Olette went wild with the crowd as Rai and Fuu grabbed Seifer and helped him off the stage, with Vivi tagging from behind...

Rai: He won't be so lucky next time ya' know...

Fuu: Total Annihilation...

Vivi: Will you be alright Master Seifer...?

Meanwhile...Dimitri was having a bit more trouble with Lloyd. Somehow, Lloyd was moving as inhumanly fast as he was as they both were locked in matched combat, both of them either dodging or blocking each-other's attempts at a strike. In fact, all this w as taking place at such great speeds, that both Dimitri and Lloyd were leaving at least 2 incarnations(Note: If you don't know what an incarnation is, it's an afterimage, which is what happens if someone were to move at greater speeds than time/reality could handle, at least, that's what I think and/or know, meaning a transparent ghost or image that "replays" running, slashing, etc. at least 3-5 seconds before) behind them. At last, they broke apart and landed at opposite sides of the stage.

Dimitri: What swordsmanship! I've never met another who can actually block my every move, none the less move as fast as me!

Lloyd: Speak for yourself...your no ordinary swordsman yourself...

Dimitri: If we continue like this, this fight will do no more than drag on forever...why don't we finish this...

Lloyd: I agree...ready or not!

Dimitri: Here...!

Lloyd: I...!

Dimitri & Lloyd: Go!

Dimitri and Lloyd charged with both of their swords poised and ready to strike at contact. As soon as they came close enough, both of them began to skillfully strike and block each other even faster than before. A few more moments of heated combat, and both fighters struck at opposite sides as they disappeared and reappeared a few feet away, facing away from each-other. A split-second later, Lloyd's eyes widened in shock as he fell to the ground, half shaken and half unconscious.

Promoter: And the winner is...Dimitri!

As soon as he fell down, Lloyd got back up, brushed his hair aside, and walked over to Dimitri. Extending a hand, he gestured Dimitri to shake in good sportsmanship, while actually smiling...

Lloyd: Good fight...I never knew anyone who could fight like that, let alone move that fast...

Dimitri: This game of fate will surely play out for us to meet again...when that day will come...let's have a rematch...but none of this child's play...let's go all out...

Lloyd: I look forward to that day, until then...good luck with the rest of the tournament...

Lloyd walked off to the side-lines to watch and for the rest of of the tournament, Sora, Riku, and Dimitri dominated every opponent they faced until eventually Riku had enough of the excitement and decided to take third place. That left only two fighters left as the Promoter's voice announced...

Promoter: And now folks, the moment you've been waiting for...The championship match of Sora vs. Dimitri!

The crowd went nuts as both fighters went up on the stage and faced each other, ready to start the final match and the sound of that ever familiar gong...

Sora: I won't hold back, so be ready Dimitri!

Dimitri: Let's see how strong the Keyblade Master really is...

Both Sora and Dimitri ran at full speed, ready to strike. Before they could actually make contact however, a familiar red and black claymore shot from the sky and as it planted itself in the ground, the stage was split in half with the sound of cold steel to fragile wood. Dimitri's eyes widened as he recognized it and angrily threw aside his Struggle sword, summoning both of his Keyblades...

Dimitri(shouting): Come out! I know you're there you cur!

Sora: That can't be...

Before Sora could finish, the ground began to violently shake as corrupted Nobodies began to appear all around the town. The crowd began to wildly panic as many of them were being attacked and transformed into darkness very quickly. Riku, and Kairi, along with Donald and Goofy got up and pulled out their weapons. Lloyd stood up calmly as a bright flash of light emanated from his hands, expelling a whole bunch of nearby Heartless. When the light faded, what looked like a dragon's head with a glowing blade in the shape of flames pouring out of it's mouth now covered the entire lower area of Lloyd's left arm.

Riku: What is...

Lloyd: A weapon called the Dragon Buster...but never mind that...we've got to evacuate the town...

Riku: Right...okay...SORA, DIMITRI, WERE GOING TO GO AND GET THE PEOPLE TO SAFETY, THINK YOU CAN HANDLE THE LEADER?

No answer came as a large invisible barrier blocked all exits just as Riku and the others escaped, leaving Sora trapped within an invisible cage and Dimitri alone with what looked like a puddle of Darkness rising up into the shape of a man...

Mystery Man: It's been awhile...I was sure my Dragon would've killed you...

Dimitri: Enough games, who are you?

Mystery Man: I guess I cannot hide my face any longer...

The Hooded Man lifted the hood from his head, revealing the face of someone probably in their early 20's or so. Thick, thorn-like hair the color of pure snow fell down to his heels, bound by a set of five braids. His eyes were slitted and feral, telling of a violent thirst for blood. As if being "gentlemanly", the man took a bow and introduced himself...

Armol'x: Pleased to meet you, I am #14 of the Organization, you may call me Armol'x(pronounced Ar-mol-ix).

Dimitri: Enough talk! Let's Finish What we started in Moon City!

Armol'x: Shall I have to punish you again...

Dimitri: I SAID SHUT UP!

Dimitri charged at full speed with his Keyblades raised behind him just as Sora summoned his Kingdom Key. Armol'x stood calm and focused as his claymore jerked a bit and then flew from the ground into his hand, just in time to block Dimitri's oncoming strike. Dimitri didn't seem to care and continued to wildly pound away with his Keyblades at with great speed as Armol'x blocked each hit.. Sora only stood as he knew what was happening..Dimitri had once again gone Berserk...

Sora: Dimitri, stop!

Dimitri: DIE!

Armol'x: Such rage...such a lust for blood...your heart is filled to the brim with darkness...and yet you were chosen to be the Second Key...no matter...I will finish you off once and for all...

Armol'x blocked a few more strikes from the enraged Dimitri until he used his sword and repulsed Dimitri's Keyblade out of his hand while sending him flying towards the wall, weakened from the impact. Bruised and beaten, Dimitri lay against the wall, gasping for breath as he slowly lifted up his head to see Armol'x standing right in front of him with a hand outstretched...gathering energy for a final Dark Aura attack...

Dimitri: Why...

Armol'x: Next to me...Xemnas was nothing...good bye...

Sora: STOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!

Armol'x laughed insanely and fired the blast but as if triggered by Sora's screaming...Dimitri's outfit began to glow brightly and he stood up, reflecting the Dark Aura right back at Armol'x, pushing him back a few feet. Dimitri stood up, awe-struck as he rose a few yards off the ground and began to glow brighter...

Armol'x: What...is this power...

Dimitri: What's...happening...

Answering his question, his outfit shined brighter and brighter until at last, Sora had to squint his eyes as he could make out just what WAS happening. Dimitri's outfit seemed to shatter like glass into millions of black and white fragments and began to rapidly spin around his body until his form was lost in the "tornado". A few seconds later, the tornado exploded and down floated the form of Dimitri totally enveloped in white flames. As soon as he touched the ground, the flames died out and there stood a still awe-stricken Dimitri, though his outfit had once more undergone a change that was way to confusing to be real.

Sora: Awesome...

Armol'x: No...he can't be...a Keyblade Knight?

Dimitri: I guess...when they said "latest design"..they meant it...

Dimitri's eyes moved up and down as he scanned on his NEW outfit. To start off, covering all of Dimitri's lithe body was what appeared to be some sort of black body-suit(it even had a zipper and collar around his neck. Now when it's called a body-suit, it perfectly outlined and covered the shape of his entire body(meaning it also covered his hands and feet, though it even had a pair of built-in soles and appeared like a pair of boots, though it wasn't TOO tight, but comfortable to say at the least. Overtop of this suit, Dimitri's body was encased in another suit, this time of hardened leather armor, somewhat like his first suit, but it wasn't bulky like most armor and instead comfortably wrapped his body. This armor wasn't made of separate plates, oh no, it was one whole article of armor. He still retained some of the features of his previous outfit though. A belt still wrapped his waist, fitting through several loops forming a circle, much like his pants did. Two more belts formed an X shape on his chest, and four more wrapped around both of his lower arms. Still two more belts where even wrapped around separately on his wrists and ankles. He had no more jacket, but a black hood still came from below the front of his neck, around the top of his shoulder, and onto the top of his back. Steel knuckles and talons decorated his gauntlets, probably just for show but still looked like they could be used. Last but certainly not least, white flame designs appeared on his upper back as well as on his knees and elbows. Breaking away from his amazement, Dimitri suddenly noticed Armol'x was recovering from the Dark Aura and put his hands behind his back, resummoning Oblivion and Angelo.

Armol'x: Impressive...

Dimitri: Hmm...?

Armol'x: I did not expect that YOU were a Knight...but it doesn't matter, This world will be gone soon...better hurry if you want to save your friends...

Armol'x glared evilly and snapped his fingers. In an instant, he disappeared into a Dark Portal as a bunch of corrupted Nobodies appeared and circled Dimitri. Fortunately, the barrier previously blocking the exits and Sora were broken and he ran up onto the stage and alongside of Dimitri...

Sora: You ready?

Dimitri: Ready than I'll ever be...

To Be Continued...

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I know I said it was gonna be only two parts long, but I didn't really want to write this chapter any longer. Please, please, please don't hate me for giving Dimitri ANOTHER outfit change but listen up. I've decided that since his outfit is magic, that it will change appearance as he grows stronger, while giving him access to more of his inner powers(you'll see what I mean in another chapter). This change isn't a a Drive transformation because he doesn't fuse with anyone, though he can still fuse with Riku(and Kairi soon enough. I also think leather to leather armor, is even cooler don't you. Another is that yes, he willundergo anotherupgrade for the last time, but that's not until much later in the story.That's all I have to say...I think..except for R&R and no Flames at all...even if the way I described his transformation was wierd. Bye for now

-KeyofOblivion