Chapter L: Valon: A True Warrior's Spirit
Nightshroud: Sorry it's taken me forever to update. It's not that I don't know what to do (since I really have the whole story planned out in my head), I just have been busy with school and my mind has drifted to other things. But now I'm resolved to finish the story, so I hope you all enjoy!
Reyna, Tyson, and Namé threw open the doors to the Castle Chapel and ran inside. Defenders and Wizards appeared to block the way.
"Thundaja!"
Name's thunder spell easily rid the room of Defenders, but the Wizards still remainded.
"Dancing Whip Roullette!"
Reyna threw her whip and began to spin so that her whip lashed about in a circle, slicing through the Wizards. Tyson frowned.
"Hey, I didn't even get to take any down in this room!" he protested. The girls ignored him.
"I don't understand though," said Namé as they continued to walk, "how the Heartless got back here. Didn't you guys seal the keyhole?"
"Yeah, we did..." said Reyna.
"Then why are the Heartless here?" asked Namé as they walked into the Grand Hall. Neoshadows and Armored Soldiers appeared all around them.
"Well, Tyson, you got your wish," Namé said annoyed. Tyson just grinned and jumped at the Heartless.
"Right on time," said Valon with a smile from his perch above the keyhole.
"Whew!" Tyson said with a wipe of his forehead. He looked up at the keyhole and started walking towards it. Namé and Reyna followed a few steps behind.
"Unless..." Reyna began.
"Unless what?" asked Namé.
"You asked why the Heartless where here 'cause we sealed the keyhole. Unless, the Heartless aren't using the keyhole."
"Very perceptive, sheila."
There heads all snapped up as they heard Valon speak. He jumped down from his spot above the keyhole and landed on the platform in front of them.
"As you can see, the keyhole is indeed sealed. If you're looking to stop the Heartless, then I think you reached a dead-end."
"Then how?" Tyson demanded. Valon raised and eyebrow and looked at Reyna. Her eyes widened.
"He's here."
"Who?" asked Namé.
"Amnael."
"'e's down in the burrough about now. And it's my job to make sure you don't get there in time."
Tyson summoned his keyblade and stepped forward.
"You won't get in our way. I'll stop you!"
Valon laughed and smile of satisfaction. "I did say you reminded me of meself. Now then-"
He held up his ring with the Kronos Stone, which flashed red. The seal pushed Reyna and Namé back off the platform and into the room where the Princesses of Heart where once held. They looked in and saw Tyson facing Valon. Tyson felt something calling to him from his pocket and pulled out his Kaleidoscope keychain.
"Is this the time when I'm supposed to use it?"
He attached the keychain and stepped back as the keyblade transformed into the Kaleidoscope Key. He held it up in admiration. It seemed delicate and glasslike, and the color seemed to change when it was turned.
"Impressive," said Valon as he gazed at it. "I bet that old codger Yen Sid gave it to ya."
Tyson grasped the keyblade and saw Valon get into battle stance.
"This outta be fun!" he said (and I know that it's supposed to be ought to). He jumped forward and threw a punch at Tyson, who held up the keyblade in time to block the attack. What he didn't expect was for Valon to hook his left fist up and punch him right in the stomach. Tyson staggered back before Valon kicked him square in the chest, throwing him right off the platform and to the ground.
"Ugh..." Tyson moaned as he picked himself up. He looked at his keyblade and sighed.
"This thing's not much use," he thought with annoyance. He looked up from his spot on the steps to where Valon stood on the platform, waiting for him to get up. It didn't seem like Valon just wanted to get rid Tyson, but wanted to have a fair fight.
"What I really need is fists like his."
Suddenly the Kaleidoscope Key glowed, and in a flash of light there was a gauntlet on his right arm. Valon's eyes widened.
"Ah, so that keyblade can change form, eh? This is going to be more exciting than I thought!"
Tyson stood and brandished his new weapon. With a cry he leaped at Valon and threw a punch at Valon, who jumped back in time to dodge the attack, but was surrpised when he was blasted backward by a blast of fire.
"Firaga!" said Tyson, holding his hand outward. He shot another blast fo fire from his gauntlet, which Valon jumped into the air to avoid. Tyson jumped after him when he heard Valon say:
"Machine Gun Punch!"
He was suddenly hit by a bunch of rapid fire punches before Valon spun and kicked him downward. Tyson groaned and picked himself up.
"Not bad, mate," said Valon, landing a few feet away, "But I think you're outclassed."
Tyson just smiled to himself before running at Valon. "Tsunami Force!"
Valon was paralyzed with shock when Tyson threw a punch and a massive amount of water appeared aroudn his gauntlet before shooting at him. The water blasted him off the platform and into the wall. Tyson jumped after him and threw another punch, but Valon quickly jumped to the side to avoid the punch. Tyson pulled his gauntlet out of the wall and turned to face Valon.
"Haha, you're full of surprises, eh mate?"
"You haven't seen anything yet," Tyson replied. He jumped down from the walkway along the wall and kicked at Valon. Valon quickly propelled himself backward as Tyson's foot hit the ground.
"Cyclone Punch!" Valon said before punching the ground. A gust of wind like a small tornado erruptred in front of Tyson. The wind seemed to cut and slash at him, but what he didn't notice was Valon appear in front of him.
"Uh!"
"Here we go! Acrobat Locus!"
He dropped to the ground, supporting himself with his arms while he kicked his foot upward into Tyson's jaw, knocking him into the air. With a grin he jumped after Tyson and slammed his fist in Tyson's stomach before swining his foot and slamming into the ground. Valon flipped out of the way like a skilled acrobat while Tyson coughed up blood and clutched his stomach.
"Cure!" he said, holding his gauntlet out. The pain on his stomach eased up enough to let him stand.
"This guy is way better than I thought! What am I supposed to do?"
He calmed himself and readied his weapon.
"I have to do this! It's not an option!"
Tyson growled and ran forward at Valon. He threw a punch, but Valon sidestepped it. Valon was surprised when Tyson turned, expecting this move, and said, "Gigas Fist!"
At the range, Valon didn't have room to dodge. He put up his arms in front of himself to defend. Tyson's gauntlet pulasted with energy before slamming into Valon's arms. The impact blasted him upward into the wall above the balcony opposite the keyhole. Tyson panted, vaguely able to hear Reyna and Namé cheering. The rubble on the balcony shifted, then was pushed off and crashed to the ground below. Valon stood, looking scratched up and bruised.
"Impressive. Now let you show you my best attack!"
He leaped off the platform, and his ring with the Kronos Stone glowed a bright red.
"Titan Fist!"
He punched forward, and a portal opened in front of him. A huge stone fist emerged form it and shot at Tyson. He jumped back as the fist slammed into the platform, smashing it to pieces. Tyson was thrown back into the wall, and slumped down to the ground. Once the smoke cleared, Valon stood on the one walkway, smirking at Tyson, who was crouched down on the opposite side.
"Looks like this fight's about done," said Valon with a grin.
"I'm not done yet!" said Tyson, standing to his feet.
"One more go then!"
Both fighters propelled themselves off the walls behind them and shot at each other.
"This is it!" they both shouted. Their fists slammed together in a blast of energy. They pushed against each other. locked in a stalemate. Valon's ring suddenly glowed, and he began to push Tyson back. Tyson tried to resist, but he suddenly heard a faint crack. A sliver appeared on the gauntlet, then another.
"The Keyblade...!"
"It's cracking...haha!"
Valon pushed harder, and the keyblade suddenly shattered. Valon smirked, victory in his grasp. His fist grinded against Tyson's unguarded knuckles. But Tyson's face suddenly changed, and Valon was surprised by the resolve in it.
"I can't lose! I have to win for my friends!"
Valon was shocked when Tyson pushed his fist back...
"Impossible!"
...and gave once last push, the force of which threw Valon back into the side of the Seal. He cried out, before falling down onto the rubble of the platform. Tyson dropped to the ground, barely able to hold himself up. Valon lifted his head and gave a weak smile to Tyson.
"Congratulations, mate. You beat me. Fair and square. Now...ugh...it's up to you to defeat Amnael. You proved to me that you can do it. I believe in you..."
The seal encircled Valon, and his heart was taken. Once the seal disappeared, his body still remained on the floor.
"Tyson!" the girls called, running forward. Namé quickly cast Curaja on him, and he was instantly refreshed. As he looked at his fallen opponent, Tyson couldn't help but feel bad.
"C'mon, let's take him back to the burrough," he said. The girls nodded, and the three left the castle, one step closer to bringing down the Organization.
Nightshroud: Was it good? I hope so, for being out of the loop for so long. Anyway, leave a eview and let me know how you liked it! 8D
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