Author's Note: To anyone who thinks I should've made this a crossover, this story contains to many elements. Otherwise, I would've considered. And besides, I don't think it should be necessary to make it a crossover because Kingdom Hearts is the definition of a crossover. Unless I make the story specifically in one world (like in Key to the Heart by bizzleb).
~Kingdom Hearts: The Dark Keyblader~
~Chapter 2: Traverse Town Trouble~
At the front gates of Traverse Town, there were many people talking, eating, and having a good time. It was a small town. But that didn't mean there was nothing to do.
On one of the balconies, a blue shimmering light started to shine and take the form of a human figure. The light faded and there stood the dark keyblader, Xecal.
"I'm looking for someone who goes by Cait Sith," Xecal said to himself, "But who is he? What does he even look like? Is he even a he?"
Suddenly, in one of the alleys, there was an explosion. Xecal jumped off the balcony and ran over to check it out. A normal person would've gotten hurt from a fall jump from a third story balcony. But the power that the keyblade gives him also makes him extra durable. He could jump down five stories and come out unharmed, save for a scratch here and there from perhaps not landing properly.
Xecal ran into the alleyway to try and see what happened. He found an explosive and a trigger mechanism. And it was still armed, "Oh, shit!" Xecal shouted. If the bomb detonated, it would take out both the buildings on either side of the alley. And because they were residential buildings, several innocent civilians would be killed.
Thinking fast, Xecal picked up the bomb and threw it out of the alleyway. But then it stopped in mid-air, surrounded by a blue aura. The bomb exploded, but the blue aura shielded the blast. Then after the explosion had finished, the bombshell was flung back at Xecal, hitting him in the face, "OW! What the he-"
"YOU IDIOT!" A young voice shouted. Then a figure came into Xecal's line of view. He was an anthro hedgehog with silver fur with a white tuft of fur around his neck and chest, golden yellow eyes, white gloves with gold cuffs and neon blue rings on the palms, and big black and white boots with gold ankles. He had exceptionally long spines, "If that bomb were to go off in the middle of town, it would've killed several innocent people!"
Xecal glared at the hedgehog, "If the bomb were to go off in this alley, it would've destroyed these these buildings, also killing several innocent people!" Xecal shouted back, "And you obviously don't know who you're dealing with!"
"You think the bomb going off in town is any better?" the hedgehog asked.
"You think the bomb going off and destroying these buildings is any better?" Xecal countered, "You probably wouldn't have even know this bomb was here if it weren't for me!" Apparently this hit a cord with the hedgehog. He held up his hand and the blue ring on his glove began to glow.
Xecal was surrounded by the same blue aura that surrounded the bomb. He then was thrown back and hit the wall, "Be thankful that I have to go and meet someone," the hedgehog said.
"Be glad I never had a chance to fight," Xecal replied, "And you'd better hope that we don't meet again."
"Likewise," the hedgehog said. Then he left.
Xecal got up and headed to an accessories shop. As he walked in, he saw a toy, or rather two toys standing in the corner. One was a big white doll. Standing on top of it was what appeared to be a stuffed black cat standing on it's hind legs.
"Hey," the shop keeper said, drawing Xecal's attention, "How's it goin'? The names Cid. I run this shop."
Xecal looked to see a man in a white T-shirt, blue baggy shorts, blond hair, and goggles on his forehead, "Hi," Xecal replied.
"Do I know you?" Cid asked, "You look familiar."
"No, I don't think so," Xecal replied, "My name's Xecal." When Xecal said his name, he was unaware that the supposed stuffed cat cracked an eye open.
"Well, I see allot of people," Cid said, "Maybe you just look like one of them. So what are you here for?"
"I'm supposed to meet a pilot here in town," Xecal explained, "But I don't know where we're supposed to meet. And I don't know what he or she looks like. And I don't know who...or what I'm looking for."
"It seems that the info that you got was rather vague," Cid pointed out, "Who sent you that message?"
"I don't think I am at liberty to say," Xecal said, "All I know is that the one I'm looking for is Cait Sith."
"Perhaps 'they one who sent you the letter' knew that Cait Sith would be looking for you too," a voice said from behind Xecal. He turned around, but there was nobody there, "Down here!" Xecal looked down to see the black cat that was on the stuffed toy before, "Nice to meet you, Xecal. I am Cait Sith. And I will be your pilot."
"Really?" Alec asked, "What's the fire power on your gummi ship?"
"Well...my ship has no weapons," Cait Sith said.
"What about defenses?"
"The shields are currently inoperable." Cait Sith said as he scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
"Then if we were to be attacked, how are we supposed to defend ourselves IF WE'VE GOT NO DEFENSES?" Xecal shouted.
"With this," Cid said as he tossed Xecal a gummi block, "That gummi block will give you're ship an impenetrable shield."
Xecal looked over the gummi block and was both pleased and disappointed, "This'll work," Xecal said, "But it's only got enough power for one trip. I'm not sure if it will even last the entire trip. Where ever that is."
"You were looking for a pilot and you don't even know where you're going?" Cid asked curiously.
"Well, my orders were rather vague," Xecal said, "But I was told that when I found my pilot, my trainer would give me instructions on what to do next."
"Well then, I guess that means we should get going right now then," Cait Sith said as he got back on the doll. The doll itself began to move.
"Right," Xecal agreed. He then followed Cait Sith to his gummi ship. When they stepped inside, Xecal was more than surprised, "WOAH! This place looks pretty nice!"
"Well...my ship was built mainly for comfort. Not battle," Cait Sith explained, "When I transport people, I want them to feel comfortable. So this is no battle ship, it's a passenger ship."
The ship definitely was built for comfort. It was roomy...much roomier than it looked on the outside. All of the seats were padded with soft fabrics, making them extra comfortable. It had two small padded pull-out beds rather than cots like what most gummi ships have, a decent sized kitchenette, and a decent sized bathroom that included a shower stall. But best of all, it had an entertainment system, including a medium sized HD TV, surround sound speakers, and a PS3 to play games, DVDs, blu-ray disks, and CDs.
It was no five-star hotel. But it definitely could rival the enterprise when it came to comfort. But what got Xecals attention was when he looked out the window. They had already taken off. He never heard the engines start, or feel the take off, "When did we take off?" Xecal asked in wonder.
"You like that?" Cait Sith asked, "This gummi ship has the best engine system you can buy. They give such a smooth ride, you don't even know you're moving. And quiet enough that you never even hear it."
"Impressive. But how powerful are the engines?" Xecal asked.
"See for yourself," Cait Sith said.
Xecal went over to check on the engine system. What he saw once again surprised him, "They stopped making this engine design nearly thirty years ago!" Xecal exclaimed, "How'd you get one?"
"I built it from scratch!" Cait Sith said proudly, "With a little help from Cid of course."
"Well, this ship may have sucky defenses," Xecal said, "But it sure is a nice ride. The only thing it's missing is a training room."
Suddenly the TV turned on and Auron was there on the screen, "Hello, Xecal," Auron said, "I trust that you managed to find Cait Sith easily enough?"
Noticing the webcam mounted on top of the screen, Xecal realized that this was a live chat. But that was how he expected to communicate with Auron, "Relatively easily," Xecal answered.
"That's good," Auron said before continuing, "The king wishes you to proceed to the world of Mobius. There, you will find you're partner."
"My partner?" Xecal repeated skeptically.
"Yes," Auron said, "I will tell you who to look for when you get there." After that was said, the screen went blank.
"Well, Cait Sith, you heard him," Xecal said less than enthusiastically, "Let's go to Mobius to meat up with my partner." Xecal obviously wasn't crazy about the idea of having a partner. But his trainer has never steered him wrong yet. With that, Xecal and Cait Sith were off to Mobius.
Xecal is now off to Mobius. But it seems he has made an enemy while in Traverse Town. But who was that Hedgehog? (Seriously, if you don't know, where have you been for the past 4 years?)
~The Dark Keyblader, Alec~