Author's Notes: I don't own Kingdom Hearts nor its characters – only my OCs which are Asuka, Hana and Isamu!
Chapter 1 – Meeting up with Isamu.
After putting on my casual clothing, having breakfast alongside my adopted mom Kiyomi Noir and Hana we immediately left our house and travelled towards to the sandlot to meet up with our adopted brother Isamu.
Hopefully he wasn't that angry at us for being late – I already got a stern lecture from my mom for staying up way past midnight… I don't need another one right now thank you very much.
Things used to be so simple back when I was a young child… Now, remember when I told you that Hana and Isamu are my adopted siblings? Well, it's the whole truth. I haven't the slightest memory of what my past used to be…
According to my mother, many years ago Hana found me at the Twilight Town Station Plaza with nothing more than a simple purple t-shirt, a pair of shorts and some flip-flops. Plus, my adopted sister also told me that I had shorter hair as well…
Anyways, I didn't have a clue on where I came from and how I got to Twilight Town and apparently Hana didn't know anything about me as well… So, she brought me over to the Noir residence where I met my adoptive mother and brother. I told them and Hana that the only thing I could remember was my name – Asuka Kizaki. That was it, unfortunately.
Soon afterwards, I was adopted by the Noir family and from that point on… my life was fairly happy and interesting to say the least – I got along great with my adoptive mother and siblings, met and befriended interesting people, went to school, etc.
However, deep inside my heart I still craved to know where I came from and how I got to Twilight Town. One day, I hope I discovers the answers these answers…
Hana and I passed through Twilight Town Market Heights and soon found ourselves at our exact destination – The Sandlot. It was there that we found Isamu waiting for us on a bench and resting himself.
My adoptive brother had dirty blonde hair that poked up in all directions and chocolate brown eyes. His clothes consisted of a white t-shirt with a red X on it, aqua baggy jeans and large yellowish shoes. Judging from the way he was resting on the bench, I'd say Isamu has been waiting for quite a while now. I just hope he isn't mad at me.
"Yo, Sammy! We're finally here!" Hana yelled towards her older brother.
Isamu looked at us and grinned. "Finally! Took your sweet time getting here – the both of you. Suk, what have Mom and I told you about staying up past midnight?" He asked and I gave him a deadpan look.
"Look, Sam… I already got a stern lecture from our mom. I don't need someone else telling me that. Please, don't you dare start sounding like our mother." I pleaded with him.
Isamu's grin disappeared and a sigh came out from his mouth. "Fine… just next time – please don't stay up so late. It's bad for your health and plus – you need the extra sleep." He explained.
"Yeah, yeah… I'll be sure to take a mental note of your words. Anyways, Hana told me that you have something big to tell us. What's up?" I asked.
"Right… dear sisters of mine – what I'm about to tell you is very classified and top secret. You must take an oath now to never reveal the info that I'm about to tell you. Do you both understand?" With these words said, both of us gave Isamu a deadpan look – typical Sammy… always a flair for the dramatic.
"Brother, just tell us the information or else we are leaving… like right now." Hana simply told him with a hint of sharpness in her voice – I often admired her for that.
Isamu pulled the both of us into a circle for a silent group meeting. "Okay, sisters of mine… I have exciting news for the both of you. Especially you, Suk." He explained to the both of us – what was most surprising was that the info involved me. What exactly are the exciting news that Isamu has for me?
"Suk, do you remember the day that you arrived in Twilight Town and Hana found you?" He asked and I nodded.
Of course, I remember that day – it was one that I wished to never forget. Normally because Hana would kill me… I still remember how my adoptive younger sister found me and the clothes she wore when she discovered me – a purple tank-top, black cargo shorts and white shoes.
"Yes, I remember that day. What's your point?" I asked him.
"You also remember that you told me, Hana and Mom that you don't know anything about where you came from and how you got to Twilight Town, right?" He asked me and I gave him a glaring look.
"Yes, I do… bro, just skip to your point." I simply told him.
"Okay, okay… girls, I think I've found a way to find out where Asuka came from and how she came here." Isamu stated with a grin on his face while we were shocked at his words.
Was it true? Did Sammy really know a way to find out where I came from?
"Sam, no offense bro… but I'm finding that hard to believe. How can Asuka and I be sure that you know a way off Twilight Town?" Hana asked him – like her, I wasn't convinced that easy… yet.
Isamu just smiled at us. "I came prepared." He took out a couple of pages that detailed different worlds and its cultures. Some were based on magic, others were filled with monsters and to make it more interesting – an underwater kingdom! So, our brother is truthful!
"Where did you get these pages, Sam?" Hana asked whilst continuing to look at the papers.
"Checked them out at the Twilight Town Library. History is my strong topic after all!" He stated with a proud grin on his face.
It was true – whenever Hana or I needed the necessary info on something historical, Sammy was the person to ask this. Still…
"Okay, so you've proven that there are outside worlds besides Twilight Town. It still doesn't explain how we are going to get out of here and find Asuka's home." Hana said.
"Well, luckily – I think I've found a way. Are you two aware of the legend of the ghost train of Twilight Town?" In response to this question, Hana and I nodded.
The ghost train of Twilight Town was an old legend – it is said that it arrives at Sunset Hill station at unknown times and takes its passengers to a new world. I didn't believe in it and neither did Hana…
"Sammy, you do realize it's just an old legend, right? The ghost train doesn't exist… at all. Nobody has ever seen it." I stated.
"But girls… it does exist! Hayner, Pence and I saw it a couple of times during the summer vacations. Asuka, this might be our only chance to get away from Twilight Town and find your home world!"
Both Hana and I rolled our eyes at Isamu's words – there was no way the ghost train existed. It's just an old legend after all…
"Bro, listen to me – even if the ghost train exists, where do you think it will take us? And don't say another world please…" Hana asked.
Isamu made a frustrated sigh. "Look, girls… this is the only way we're going to get off Twilight Town and find Suk's home. Please for once… just believe in me. The ghost train does exist… what have you both got to lose? Let's take the risk." He pleaded with the both of us.
Hana and I looked at each other and contemplated on what we should. If we take the risk, we might be able to find out where my home world is and how I ended in Twilight Town. However, there was still the possibility of the ghost train… was it real or fake?
Now, we could say no to Isamu's offer but that meant we wouldn't be able to find another way to get off Twilight Town… and I won't be able to discover where I came from.
Fuck it. I'm taking the risk… after all, what's life if you can't have a little fun?
My decision was made. "Sammy, I'm taking the risk. We'll take the ghost train… if it exists." Isamu smiled at my decision.
We were about to ask Hana about her decision when she spoke the words. "I'm in as well. Assuming this crazy plan of yours works Sammy… what do we need for the trip?" She asked.
"Tomorrow morning, I'll leave a list at home with the necessary supplies for the trip. In the meantime, Hayner's gang have arrived at last." Isamu told the both of us.
We looked ahead to see two boys and one girl approaching us – these teens were Hayner, Pence and Olette. A couple of good friends of mine… besides Fuu of Seifer's group.
Hayner was a teenager with brown eyes, light skin, dark eyebrows, spiky blond hair wearing camouflage capris pants, a grey, sleeveless vest, black muscle shirt decorated with white skulls and crossbones and shoes with the same camouflage pattern as his pants. He was often considered the older brother figure of the group and it was rumored that he had a crush on Olette.
As for Pence, he was a teenage boy with black hair which was held using a black headband with grey lining, light skin, brown eyes and black eyebrows. He wore a short-sleeved, white shirt with dark cuffs underneath a red jersey with black and white lining. It sported a black silhouette of a seemingly skeletal dog with three bones above it. The words that were known as "Dog Street" was printed along the left side in large, white letters. He also wore blue pants, blue and white shoes with grey soles, and a purple bandana around his neck. Like Hayner, he was the younger brother figure – especially towards Olette.
Lastly, the third person in Hayner's gang was a young girl named Olette – my best friend in the whole of Twilight Town. She had bright green eyes, soft peach-colored skin and brown hair, which sticked out on the sides and two strands of hair falling from either side of her head, just long enough to drape over her shoulders. She was wearing her usual orange tank top with white floral design at the bottom, khaki-colored capri pants, orange colored socks with white hems, creamy, black and yellow shoes with black laces. Her accessories consisted of a beaded, sky blue bracelet on her right wrist and a black necklace with a spherical, sky blue charm. She was the smartest and maturing of the trio and it was also rumored that she had a crush of Hayner as well.
"Suk, Hana and Sammy! Glad you three could make it." Hayner began with a cheeky grin on his face.
"Hi, Hayner. How's the Struggle practices coming along?" I asked.
"So far, so good… still not enough practice matches though. I gotta train more if I'm gonna beat Seifer one of these days. I hope you are practicing as well, Hana. We need to be strong if we're gonna defeat Seifer!" He declared with a proud look and pose.
"You've got that right, H-man! I can't wait until the day you and I beat Seifer!" Hana stated with a cheeky grin, as she and Hayner gave high-fives to each other and started talking about Struggle and whatnot.
Typical… whenever Hana or Hayner started talking about Struggle they always had to mention Seifer. What exactly is their beef with him I wonder to myself?
I decided to strike a conversation with the only sane person around here besides Pence and Isamu – Olette. "How exactly you manage to handle Hayner's craziness I'll never know, Olly." I told her and she nodded in return.
"I was about to ask you the same thing, Suk... I'm impressed to see you're doing a good job with Hana for now." She finished with a small giggle.
I nodded. "Well… when you are living with the Hana Noir herself, you tend to get used to her obsession with besting Seifer. How are you doing so far, Olette?" I asked her.
"Meh – nothing much. Trying to keep Hayner focused on the homework… along with making sure he doesn't go up and challenge Seifer yet. It's proving to be a challenge." Olette explained.
I nodded with a grim expression on my face – truth be told, Olette was having a hard time keeping Hayner on his leash and not going after Seifer. And don't get me started on Hana…
"Speaking of which, Suk… I was wondering if you are willing to do a practice struggle match with me." These words surprised me very much – Olette has never had an interest in struggling before. Then again there were times when she was fascinated by the sport and wanted to try it for herself. Still, why does she want to struggle with me?
"I'm tempted, Olly… but why do you want to practice Struggle with me out of all people? Hana and Hayner are the supreme fighters – why not ask them?"
"Well, I did want to ask Hayner and Hana to struggle with me originally… but I decided you since you are my best friend. Plus, I need the fight to be even. Would you please struggle with me?" Olette pleaded with me.
Truth be told, I wasn't much of a fighter… not to mention that I've never struggled before in my life. Only Hana, Isamu and Hayner have. But... seeing as this is my best friend who is requesting me to do this… how can I refuse? Plus, it would be a unique opportunity to try a bit of struggling for the first time.
I gave a nod to Olette who squealed in joy. "Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Grab your bat, Suk! Cause I'm gonna beat ya!" She declared with a grin on her face.
"What's all this here? Olette, who are you going to beat exactly?" Hana asked with a confused look on her face. Hayner was also curious on what Olette meant exactly.
"I'm gonna challenge Asuka to a practice struggle match!" Olette stated to which my adopted sibling, Hayner and Pence looked at me in shock.
"Woah! Asuka, you've never done struggling before in your life! Do you think you can beat Olette?" Hana asked me.
"Well… not really. But I can't really back away from the challenge now… plus, she's my best friend. Sorry, guys… But I've got to do this. And who knows – maybe I'm a good fighter." I stated with a small smile on my face.
Hana and Isamu were still not convinced that I had what it takes to be a fighter, unfortunately. Hayner, on the other hand…
"I think it's a good idea. Plus, we can see if Suk is qualified to be a fighter or not… I'd say go for it. Pence?" Hayner turned towards his best friend.
"I agree with Hayner. Asuka should definitely have a go at struggling. Plus, who knows? She might defeat Olette! You should totally do it, Asuka." He said.
Well, Hayner and Pence agree with me… so, that's something I guess. Well then, I guess I should-
*THUNDER!-THUNDER!-THUNDER!*
We all looked up to see that clouds had covered the orange sky and the sun of Twilight Town. Not to mention the fact that thunder was roaring. Huh, is this the first time that it's going to rain?
Olette let out a disappointing growl. "Aww, man! Just when I was about to struggle with you, Suk… Darn it."
"It's probably for the best, Olly. We can have our practice struggle tomorrow if you want to." I suggested and she gave a nod.
"Yeah, you're right Suk. We'll struggle tomorrow morning. Hayner and Isamu can be the judges while Hana and Pence can be the audience." Olette suggested.
"Aww, heck no! I wanna fight as well. Put me and Hayner in the ring too!" Hana stated.
"Okay, okay. Me and Hayner against Asuka and you. That okay, Hana?" Olette asked and Hana nodded. Well, at least I wouldn't be alone in this fight.
"Yes, prepare to be defeated by me, Hayner! I'll do my best to cover you, Suk!" Hana reassured me.
"Thanks, sis. Well, guys – it's been swell catching up with you but we gotta go like right now before the rain starts pouring on us." I said to the gang who nodded back.
"Gotcha. We're gonna head home as well – catch you all tomorrow for the Struggle fight!" Hayner waved goodbye to us as did Pence and Olette. The three turned around and started running towards their homes.
After Hayner's gang left, Isamu turned to us. "Alright, girls… let's head back before the rain starts pouring down on us - we can make the list of the supplies we need for the trip in our house." He told us.
We both nodded in agreement – better to make the list for the supplies now then later.
Hana looked up in the cloudy sky and had a confused look on her face. "Weird. It should have started to rain right about now… I wonder why it hasn't yet." She asked us this.
"Maybe it's a delayed rain?" I joked and Sammy laughed whilst Hana rolled her eyes.
"Well, let's not waste time in finding out why it won't rain. Let's just head home, guys." Hana said.
Both of us nodded and me, Hana and Isamu started running towards our home before the rain could even have a chance to touch me or my siblings…
However, what we didn't know was that this wasn't an ordinary storm or the fact that there will be no rain tonight. We didn't know that at this very moment – smaller black creatures were appearing from the ground with yellow eyes and small antennas.
Yes… this was the last day that I would ever spend in Twilight Town. The next morning would never come and neither would my struggle match between myself, Hana, Olette and Hayner.
Hana. She, Isamu and I had no idea what kind of adventure we were about to experience…
(On another world known as Avalon Isle…)
In the far reaches of the universe, away from Twilight Town layed a small peaceful world known as Avalon Isle - it was place where technology and magic coexisted with one another.
It was here that young child would be chosen for a great journey just like Asuka Kizaki…
Inside one of Avalon Isle's many housing apartments, there lived a young woman with her family. She was possibly in her mid-thirties or early forties with short brown hair framing her face and hazel-brown eyes. Her skin was slightly tanned.
Her clothes were that of an ordinary house wife – blue overalls with a white shirt underneath, a yellow apron that was decorated with green apples around her waist and a light blue necklace around her necklace. Her shoes were brown wedges with two white sandal straps.
This young woman was known as Vanessa. Once she was a simple florist living in Gardenia with her husband Mike and their daughter Bloom. However, that was a long time ago in the past…
Vanessa placed down her coffee cup and looked at the clock – it was 8:30. Time to wake up the kids.
"First is Lyra's turn and then Bloom's." Vanessa said to herself as she left the kitchen and walked upstairs towards her younger daughter's room.
Stopping in front of it, she knocked gently on the door and called out to the inside. "Lyra, hun. Time to get up – its breakfast time! You don't want to be late for your little meeting with Cassia and Fiero, right?" From inside the room, a heavy yawn came to which Vanessa smiled gently.
"I'm coming in, hun." Vanessa opened the door after those words.
The room of her youngest daughter was nothing special – a simple bookcase or two, a desk with a chair, books on magic and technology, a computer and a simple window.
Vanessa walked over to the bed of her youngest daughter and saw that she was still asleep.
"Sweetie, get up. It's breakfast time." She gently shook her daughter who was still remaining in her bed.
"Mom, it's still too early. Go away… please." The voice of a female teenager said these words.
Vanessa smiled as she knew how to make her daughter get out of bed very easily. Leaning over in the teenager's ear, the woman whispered:
"You are late for school."
Those words worked as the teenager immediately jumped out of bed and started freaking out. "Oh, my gosh! I'm late! Mom, why didn't you set up my alarm clock early last night! Oh, no! No, no, no!"
The girl had managed to get up quickly from bed, take a shower and nearly get dressed. Halfway through the process, she realized something…
"Wait a minute… Mom, there is no school! Bloom and I have just started summer vacation! Mom!" The young teenager glared at her mother who just smiled in return.
"That's what you get for not listening to me earlier, Lyra." Vanessa said to the young teenager that was now known as Lyra.
"Ugh, mom. I swear – you are the worst…" Lyra told her mother who still smiled.
Lyra was the 14-year old daughter of Vanessa. She had shoulder length, white hair, fair white skin and crystal blue eyes. Her everyday clothing consisted of a checkered black and white scarf, a purple t-shirt, black shorts, gray fingerless gloves with white crowns on them and purple converse shoes with white laces. This time, however she wasn't wearing her shoes due to the whole "getting to school on time thing".
"Well, Lyra. It's good thing you are awake because you were about to miss breakfast. Can't go and meet with your friends on an empty stomach now, can't you?" Vanessa asked.
Lyra gave her mom a gentle smile. "No, I can't. Is big sis awake yet?"
Vanessa shook her head. "Not yet. I'm about to wake her up though. You'd best hurry down if you want some breakfast."
"Right. Hope Bloom doesn't eat it all again… as usual." Lyra said to which Vanessa couldn't help but giggle. Even if she wasn't her biological daughter, Lyra was still the young mother's pride and joy alongside Bloom.
Many years ago, Vanessa and her husband Mike used to live in Gardenia with their first adopted daughter Bloom. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when the creatures of pure darkness known as the Heartless invaded and destroyed the peaceful world. Mike and the residents of Gardenia were lost to the darkness but Vanessa and her six-year old daughter Bloom managed to escape to Avalon Isle. It was here that the mother met and adopted her second daughter – Lyra.
Lyra was an orphan whose parents died in a war when she was only four years old. Instead of struggling on the streets and begging for food, she was found by Vanessa who took her in and raised her as her own. Bloom got along pretty well with her adopted sister and became very overprotective of Lyra – defending her from bullies and whatnot.
Now, years later – here they were… as teenagers. What they both didn't know was that a big destiny and adventure layed ahead for the both of them.
"Alright, hun. Put on your shoes and make your bed please. Once you've done that, come down to have some breakfast before Bloom eats it all again, kay?" Vanessa asked and Lyra nodded.
The young mother walked towards the door whilst Lyra got up and put on her shoes. Before she left the room, Vanessa turned towards her younger daughter. "Lyra, hun… when breakfast is done, I need to discuss something with both you and your sister. It's very important for the both of you to listen – will you trust me?" Although she was confused by her mother's words, Lyra nodded nevertheless.
"Of course, mom. I trust you." Lyra simply said.
Vanessa nodded with a smile on her face and left the room to go and wake up Lyra's elder sister Bloom.
Meanwhile, the white-haired teenager started making her bed whilst looking out the window. She didn't know why, but her gut told her that something big was about to happen - for both her and her sister…
It was the beginning of an adventure for both Asuka Kizaki and Lyra…