Hey everybody. Here's "Conquering the Darkness" Pt. 2. It's very short, but significant.
I have a question that I need answered, but we'll leave that until the end.
For now, enjoy.
In his mind, he knew it was wrong.
She had just pointed out to him that she didn't want to be abandoned anymore.
And guess what he had just done.
He left her behind, again.
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What was it now, the fourth time he's just walked away?
Walked away from the one person who actually cared about him, who would fight for him, who loved him.
Don't get Kirux wrong. He loves Xion just as much as she did him.
Do not think for a second that Kirux wasn't heartbroken when he left again.
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Xion, to him, was like a pure angel. A being completely filled with light, devoid of any darkness.
He was the exact opposite. Filled with darkness, without any light inside. It was a wonder he could even wield the Keyblade, but that's not the point.
They were opposites in that way. But like magnets, the two opposites attracted to one another.
Kirux loved Xion, and Xion loved Kirux.
You get the picture.
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The point was, Kirux didn't want to leave Xion behind again.
But he didn't have a choice.
He was dangerous, not just to Xion, but to Sora as well.
After fighting the darkness for so long, he had finally given in.
He had unleashed it, at long last.
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To Sora and Xion alike, he was a threat to their lives.
And Kirux understood that.
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He wanted answers, on what would come next for him.
And he knew where he needed to go.
Entered New World: Port Royal
Play: Nights of the Cursed - KH2
Kirux looked around this new area. He seemed to in some sort of fort area. Cannons were pointed towards the sea on the horizon.
"This is...different." He said to himself.
"What kind of world is this, anyway?"
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When he looked over the edge, he could see a town, and large ships in the water.
"I'd better go see what this place is about." He said, and walked away.
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He reached a large open area, where a large chest sat in the middle.
'What's a chest like that doing out in the open?'
He went to walk over to the chest, but somebody appeared in his path.
Luxord.
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"Going somewhere?" He said.
Four Nobodies appeared around Kirux.
His Keyblade appeared, but Kirux didn't have any intent on using it.
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"Still continuing your fight, I see? A hopeless gamble, I'm afraid."
Kirux didn't say anything.
"The darkness is too strong, no matter the vessel it resides in."
He continued, "If I were you, I'd fold and stand down."
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He knew what Luxord was trying to do.
He wanted him to give up, and come back to the Organization.
And to Kirux, well...
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That's exactly what he was doing.
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He sighed, "Enough of this."
His Keyblade faded away, earning a look of shock from Luxord.
"You're actually giving up?"
Kirux nodded, "Yes. I...can see the truth now."
"There's no point in fighting the darkness, and there never was. I was...careless."
"I thought if I took total control, I'd finally be able to be with her, forever. But...I unleashed it."
"I can't be with her anymore. I...never could."
"So I get it now. There's no point in trying to hold the darkness back. So...I want to come back to the Organization."
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Luxord pondered this, and shook his head.
"I don't buy it. It can't be that easy."
"It is that easy. You've won. Now, take me back to Xemnas before I change my mind."
He thought a little longer, and finally nodded.
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He opened a portal for him, "Go on. I've got unfinished business here."
"Good to have you back on board, Kirux."
Kirux nodded at him, and walked through.
Stop: Nights of the Cursed - KH2
Play: Sacred Moon - KH 358/2 Days
Kirux walked through the castle.
Everything was the same as he remembered.
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His mind was fighting itself on the inside.
'This is a mistake. They're not going to help you.'
'I'm doing what's right. If they don't agree to my terms, then I'll just have to fight.'
'You won't have to fight if you turn around and walk away right now.'
'And run the risk of hurting her? No way. She's only safe is she's as far away from me as possible.'
'What makes you think that? I thought you loved her.'
'I do. But I'm also a realist. You saw what happened in the Underworld.'
'I'm dangerous, and I've accepted that.'
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His mind stopped bickering once he reached the Grey Area. The room was empty, but the couches and chairs were all still there.
Kingdom Hearts shined down through the massive window.
Kirux walked up, placing his hand on the window.
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He couldn't decide on what to do. It wasn't too late to turn back and leave, but he couldn't face her again.
Not after everything that he's done.
What even made him think that he could go back to the Organization? He's clearly shown that he's against them, and he always was.
There's no way they'd just take him back in with open arms.
'Neither will her.' His mind said.
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He shook his head hard. He didn't want to think about Xion anymore.
All it did was bring him more pain and regret.
He left the Grey Area, and made his way to the top of the castle.
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The fighting in his head continued.
'Say they let you back in, what makes you think that they're not going to turn against you immediately?'
'Remember what Xigbar said. They want my darkness, because they wanted to unleash it.'
'Do you even know what they wanted to unleash it on?'
'I don't know, and I don't want to know.'
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Kirux reached the Altar of Naught, where he found Xemnas standing.
"So," he began, "I take it your fight has brought you here?"
Xemnas turned towards him, "Or have you finally seen the truth, and wish to join us once again?"
"The latter. But, I have one condition."
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Xemnas smiled, "I'm glad you realize what you truly are. A true soldier of the darkness."
"Soldier...isn't the word I'd use to describe it."
"No matter. We shall discuss this in the round room, with the other members."
Xemnas disappeared, and Kirux did the same.
"Aren't you going to explain why you called us all here?"
"Lord Xemnas has a special announcement to make. If you'll be silent for now."
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Xemnas started, "Friends. Today, we must welcome an old member back into our ranks."
"Old member?" Demyx said, as somebody appeared in another chair in the room.
"It brings me great pleasure to welcome back,"
"No. XV. Kirux."
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Xigbar and Demyx were both surprised. Luxord and Xemnas were both smiling, and Saix just sat there blankly.
"Hey! You're back!" Xigbar said, "I knew you'd come around eventually!"
Kirux didn't respond, he just sat there blankly.
Demyx was confused, "Wha - I thought he was a traitor. How did he get back in out of nowhere?"
"That doesn't concern you." Saix answered.
"Well, what if he's here to take us all down? You said it yourself what that darkness of his could do."
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Kirux spoke coldly, "Start anything and you'll find out."
Demyx was silent then.
"Now then," Xemnas continued, "I believe you said you had conditions that you wish to be met."
"Yes. Just one though."
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"Xion. Leave her out of this. All of this."
"What do you mean?"
"Don't play dumb with me. I know you have plans for her. If you want me back in, you will leave her alone."
"Still sick with the love bug, huh?" Xigbar spoke up.
"Leave the boy alone," Luxord started, "At least he's got the heart to care about anything, let alone one girl."
"Alright," Xigbar said, raising his arms in surrender.
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Xemnas spoke again, "Alright, Kirux. I'll agree to your terms."
"But you must give us your undivided loyalty. No more playing both sides."
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"I understand, Lord Xemnas."
There. Now, onto my question.
I want to continue this story into Dream Drop Distance and Kingdom Hearts 3. But, I'm unsure if I want to continue on this story or start a new one to keep things fresh. It would be a sequel, and I'd point that out in the summary.
But I can't decide, so I'm leaving it to you.
Should I continue updating through "The Soldier of Darkness"? Or publish a whole new story that takes place during Dream Drop Distance and Kingdom Hearts 3? Let me know what you think in either a review or a PM.
Thank you, and have a great day.
(P.S. Don't forget to review!)
-Broncozfan623