Disclaimer- I do not own Kingdom Hearts or any of the Disney worlds in this story or anything except my characters, monsters, some Keyblades, and this plot. They belong to their respected owners and I respect their works. Also this is my first fanfic, so please take it easy on me. Also I have not yet played KH3.
Hi everybody and welcome back. I left you at a little cliffhanger back there and now it is time to see where our heroes have fallen to now. (Balin and Alanine: Finally. Me: Hey, I am working as fast as I can on this.) Anyway, let us now begin once more.
Chapter 6: Why is it so familiar?
Balin and Alanine were floating in the Lanes of Time unconscious, when a light enveloped them.
Balin. Alanine. I don't know if you can hear me or will remember this when you wake up. But there are a couple of things I must give you for safe keeping. Said the familiar voice of Luna Heart as the boys obtained new necklaces. The charm on Balin's was a golden gear with a white crystal in the center. Alanine's was a silver sunburst with a black crystal in it. I am so sorry I must put so much responsibility on you two but I must if we are to all survive. I hope you can one day forgive me. But at least I can put you two down somewhere safe.
The light around the two boys shined brighter before they came out of the Lanes of Time and started falling into the sea on a certain world at a certain time.
(Destiny Islands/Kingdom Hearts 1 time)
Sora, Riku and Kairi were on the Paopu fruit tree at night watching a meteor shower, when Sora spotted out of the corner of his eye something on the beach. He turned his head and saw two boys laying unconscious on the beach. He immediately got up and started running toward the the boys.
"Sora, what's wrong?", asked Riku before he and Kairi turned and saw what he had seen. They then started running after Sora.
"Riku and Kairi, I need you to bring the boats here so we can bring these two to the mainland.", said Sora.
They loaded the two unconfuse boys onto the boat and rowed back to the mainland. It wasn't until next morning that they woke up. When they awoke they found themselves in the hospital in the same room. When they awoke they only remembered two things, one their names and two was the fact that they were friends. Everything else was a blank. When the two hopped out of the beds, Sora, Riku, and Kairi stepped in to check up on them.
"You two are finally awake. Hi, I'm Sora, and this is Riku and Kairi. What are your guys' names?", said Sora in such a friendly manner that they could not help but want to answer.
"Those names ring a why?", said Balin quietly to himself. "My name is Balin."
Alanine after having a similar feeling also introduced himself.
"Do you guys know where you are from?", asked Kairi.
"Nope. Do you Alanine?", responded Balin.
"I wish I could, but no.", answered Alanine.
"Well the docs said that if you two were awake then they'd let you two out. How about you guys join us? Balin, you could stay with me and Alanine could stay with Riku.", said Sora.
"Shure.", answered Balin.
"Sounds good to me.", answered Alanine.
"It's ok with me.", said Riku.
"Awsome. How about we head to the island and show you two around.", said Sora.
And so, Balin and Alanine became friends with Sora, Riku and Kairi. They also meet Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie, on the way to the island. When they reached the island, Balin and Alanine looked at the Paopu fruit tree and a flash memory of the two of them sitting there and eating ice cream.
"Are you two ok?", asked Sora with concern in his voice.
"We're fine. It's just it feels like we have been here before. But how can that be, if we have never met before today?". responded Balin.
They all just shrugged.
"Hey, how about a tournament to welcome our new friends? Come on, it will be fun.", offered Sora. Then there was a bunch of sounds like funs and oks. "Ok, it's settled. Riku will face Wakka, I'll face Selphie, Alanine will face Tidus, and Balin will face Kairi."
Riku and Sora were able to easily wipe the floor with Wakka and Selphie. When Alanine fought Tidus, he blocked for a few minutes and then saw that Tidus left himself open and then unleash combo after combo until Tidus gave up. When Balin was about to fight Kairi, he knew that she did not have a lot of experience and that if he wasn't careful, he could really hurt her. He then thought to himself how he could do that when he had a memory fragment pop into his head. He then heard a voice that he could barely hear but couldn't make out who was saying it. It was like trying to hear a far off echo.
"Sometimes the best way to stop a fight but not hurt someone is to disarm them.", said the voice. So, when Kairi came forward with a wild swing, Balin quickly disarmed her so he wouldn't hurt her. Everyone was impressed by this and Kairi actually smiled at this.
"Oh no. It seems that I have lost.", said Kairi. "Thanks for letting me off easy.", she then whispered to Balin.
"Ok then. The next matches will be me vs. Balin and Riku vs. Alanine. How about we have both at the same time?", said Sora.
They then all got into positions as they prepared to face their opponent. When the fights began the they all ran at their opponent who clashed with them. The clashing continued with no one landing a blow and at some point in the fight they all thought, 'his fighting style is almost exactly like mine'. The clashing continued for several hours entile they were all panting, trying to get their breath back.
"So, are you two ready to give up now. Because me and Riku have a lot more to dish out.", said Sora.
"We can take anything you two can dish out.", replied Balin.
"Hey guys, you may want to stop this now before all four of you pass out.", said Kairi.
"Good idea Kairi.", they all said before flopping down on the sand exhausted.
"That was fun, we should do that again sometime.", said Riku as they all laid there.
"Yah, but not too soon.", said Alanine before they all laughed.
Then the sun started to set and they all sat down at the bend on the Paopu fruit tree and watched the sun set.
"This feels so familiar, but also like something is missing. But why?", said Balin.
"I feel the same way Balin.", said Alanine.
"Hey guys, Earth to Balin and Alanine, do you copy?", said Sora.
"Sorry, what?", asked Alanine.
"We were talking about building a raft for us to be able to sail to other worlds and we asked if you two wanted to help us build it and come with us. Maybe we can find your world and someone who knows you. So, are you two in?", said Sora.
"Sounds like a blast.", answered Balin.
"It's getting late, we should probably start heading back.", said Riku.
That night, Balin and Alanine had a weird dream. It started with seeing older Riku and older Sora.
"What's wrong Sora, you haven't been yourself lately. I know the situation is dark, but you're usually your happy, go lucky self. But you aren't.", Said Riku.
"I'm worried about those two, thats all.", replied Sora.
"They can take care of themselves. After all, they're just like us when we were their age.", said Riku.
"I know. Thats why I'm worried.", said Sora.
"Come on Sora, we went threw a lot and we still made it.", said Riku.
"We barely did.", said Sora.
"But we did. They will be fine. I just know it.", said Riku.
"Thanks Riku.", said Sora before Balin and Alanine woke up.
That morning, Sora, Riku, Kairi, Balin, and Alanine all headed to the island and started building the raft. After several hours of work, Sora left to go on a break and when he didn't come back a hour later Kairi left to find Sora. Shortly after, Riku, Balin and Alanine went to find them and they saw that Sora was waking up with Kairi standing over him.
"Wohe! Gess, Kairi give me a break.", said Sora sitting bolt right.
"Sora you lazy bum. I knew I'd find you snoozing down here.", said Kairi.
"Why does that sound so familiar?", said Alanine.
"Hey, are we the only ones working on the raft.", said Riku.
"Too tired.", said Sora.
"Us too.", said Riku.
"How about a race to the raft?", said Kairi. "Ready, set, go!"
Then the four boys jumped up and started running to the raft with Kairi close behind. By the end of the day the raft was finished.
"Now all we need to do is gather supplies, but that will have to wait until tomorrow.", said Kairi.
The next day they did just that.
"How about we name the raft? I think we should call it Highwind.", said Riku.
"No way, it should be called The Explorer.", said Sora.
"I'm voting for Falcon Peak.", said Balin.
"I'm thinking Chocobo.", said Alanine.
"These is only one way to settle this. A race. The first one to reach the star tree and come back here gets to choose the name.", said Kairi. "Ready, set, go!"
The race began and all touched the star and then as they headed back they were all neck and neck. It was going to be a photo finish and just at the last second, Balin jumped forward and reached out his hand, barely crossing the finish line before the others.
"Well it looks like Balin gets to chose the name. What do you want to call it?", said Kairi.
"How about Chocoplorer Windpeak? Windpeak for short.", replied Balin.
"That's a weird name. But you won so Chocoplorer Windpeak it is.", answered Sora.
As Riku carved the name onto the mast of the raft. Sora grabbed Balin and Alanine.
"What's up Sora?", asked Alanine.
"There's someplace I want to show you guys. Come on, follow me.", answered Sora.
Sora then lead them to the Secret Spot. When they entered they saw many drawings on the walls but one immediately caught Balin and Alanine's attention. It was the picture of Sora and Kairi's heads facing each other.
"I feel like I have seen this before.", said Balin "You and Kairi drew these, didn't you?"
"Yes, we did. I drew Kairi and she drew me. But, I think it needs one more thing.", answered Sora.
They watched as Sora drew him giving a Paopu fruit to Kairi. Then suddenly, a brown cloaked figure came out of nowhere.
"This world has been connected, tied to the darkness, soon to be completely eclipsed. Then following in suit, this whole time will be covered in darkness.", said the figure before disappearing into darkness.
"That was odd.", said Balin.
The rest of the day went as planned. With Sora talking to Kairi and Riku giving Sora the Paopu fruit. That night, Balin woke up and Sora was gone and a storm was raging outside.
"Sora. He must have gone back to the island to secure the raft. I have to help him.", said Balin. He quickly got dressed and ran outside and bumped into Sora's mom.
"Balin, do you know where Sora is?", asked Sora's mom. Just then Alanine came running towards them.
"Balin, have you seen Sora. Riku is gone and I think he went to the island to secure the raft.", said Alanine.
"I think Sora is there too. We need to hurry.", said Balin. They then ran to the docks but found that all three boats were gone.
"I guess this means that Kairi is there too. But how are we going to get there now?", said Alanine. Just then the raft floated toward them.
"We'll use the raft to get to them.", responded Balin.
They hopped onto Windpeak and sailed to the island. When they arrived the Husks started showing up. The boys tried to use their wooden swords to fight them off but they had no effect. They then saw Riku next to the Paopu fruit tree and ran up to him. They arrived at the same time as Sora.
"Riku, where's Kairi?", asked Sora.
"She will come with us. The doorway to darkness is open we can now leave this world all we need to do is embrace it. Join me. I'm not afraid of the darkness.", said Riku before darkness started swallowing them. Then a phrase popped into Balin and Alanine's heads.
"Riku, no matter what, always remember this, that even in the deepest darkness, there is always a little bit of light.", said both Balin and Alanine before the darkness consumed the group. Then a flash of light came and broke the darkness and in Sora, Balin, and Alanine's hands were their Keyblades.
"What are these?", asked Sora.
Keyblades. said a voice.
"Who are you?", asked Balin.
I am an old friend. My name is Luna Heart. said the voice. With these weapons, you three can fight the forces of darkness with the power residing in your hearts. Now go before it is too late.
The group then saw Kairi go into the Secret Spot. As the boys ran toward the doorway, Husks and Shadows tried to stop them, but they were no match for the three Keyblade wielders. They made their way to the Secret Spot and went in. They then saw Kairi standing next to the door and the door now had a large keyhole on it.
"Kairi.", said Sora, Balin, and Alanine.
"Sora.", said Kairi in a hypnotised voice.
Then the door opened and a gust of darkness blew Kairi forward and Sora tried to grab her, but the moment they touched she disappeared. The gust then blew Sora, Balin, and Alanine out of the cave and clouded their vision. When they could see again the island was floating in the air and a storm of darkness raged overhead. Then out of the darkness came a Darkside. It tried to squish them, but they all doge-rolled out of the way.
"Friend of yours.", asked Alanine in a sarcastic tone.
"Not a friend, but I have meet him before in a dream I had.", answered Sora.
"Well one thing is for sure. This thing is not friendly! Now let's get our heads in the game and beat this thing.", yelled Balin as the Darkside took another swipe at them.
They then started jumping up and attacking the hands until it punched the ground and summoned Shadows. Sora attacked the Shadows while Balin and Alanine went after the hand. After doing this several times the Darkside stopped and got sucked into the dark storm. Then the storm started sucking the island and our heroes. Alanine and Balin held onto a planks of wood and Sora held onto Balin's hand for dear life. Then Sora slipped out of Balin's hand.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaah!", screamed Sora.
"Sora, No!", yelled both Balin and Alanine before Alanine lost his grasp.
"No!", yelled Balin before letting go and thrusting himself to Alanine and grabbing his hand. "I am not going to lose you. Not now, not ever." Then a rogue bolder hit them and knocked them unconscious as they were sucked into the dark storm.
Our heroes have now meet Sora and company and you must now be asking where do they land. You will have to wait until next time to see and as always please comment below and may your light always shine bright.
Also, the world they end up in is not Traverse Town.