A/N: So, people have been wondering who Hopes dad was, so I have decided to give you some of Hopes family background info!
Hope's dad was a man named Jonathan Daniels, a well renowned swordsman. He worked alongside General Sephiroth as a fighter for Radiant Garden. He had known Ansem the Wise in his early teens, and he had sort of looked up to the man as a father figure. He and Sephiroth were very good friends, and when Hope was born, Jonathan had asked him to teach his child how to use Hopes Sky if he were to die before. When Hope was around 4, Jonathan was called out to go assist in a war on another world. He promised his wife and daughter he'd be back in a week or two. Eventually, a week became a month. And it wasn't until that month later that a letter came from the general, stating that Jonathan had been killed in action.
So, Hope doesn't remember a lot about her dad, only small pieces, which will be seen in flashbacks later on in the story! So, now that this question has been answered, go on and read the newest chapter! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, except for this story, Hope, and any other characters (aside from those that have been in the games already) associated with her!
I felt myself drifting back into consciousness slowly. I had fainted in shock of everything that had happened. Slowly, I let my eyes flutter open, only to shut them again when I was blinded by a bright light, causing me to groan.
"Hey, Axel, I think she's waking up!"
"Ugh, w-who's there?" I asked, keeping my eyes shut. "And could someone maybe dim down the lights a little?" Thankfully, someone did as I had asked, and this time, I was able to open my eyes without a problem. Hovering above me was a boy with dirty blonde hair that was styled into a Mohawk/mullet style. He had blue eyes, and was staring at me with a childish looking grin. That's when I realized he was right in my face.
"Um, could you maybe move away a bit so I can sit up?" he did as I asked, and I noticed that Lea was right next to him. The blonde man walked out, leaving us alone. As soon as he was gone, I lunged at Lea, wrapping my arms around his waist and burying my face in his chest.
"Lea…" I mumbled, doing my best to hold back the sobs I was threatening to let out. "How're you alive? You're supposed to be dead…"
I heard him sigh. "I should be asking you the same thing, Hope. Where do I begin?"
"Radiant Garden. The day of the incident." He pulled away and took my hand in his, walking us out and into the vast hallways. "
"What do you remember?" I tightened my grip on his hand as we walked.
"I remember seeing you and Isa, surrounded by darkness. I could see Isa was trying to get you to go with him and give into it. I ran." I gulped loudly before continuing. "I ran as fast as could, even though I was exhausted. And right when I jumped for you to you to pull you away, you were gone…both of you." I felt tears falling from my eyes. "I watched you disappear right in front of me…I let you die."
He was about to say something, but he was interrupted by a dark portal popping up. "Axel, I see you've found our latest addition." I turned around to find familiar blue hair coming into view. He smirked at me. "Hope, it's been too long."
I frowned at him before walking over to stand right in front of his face. His eyes were a yellow color now, and his ears were like small elf's ears. He had an 'X' scar on his face. And not once, did he smile at me. "You've really changed, Isa." I managed a small smile, one that held sadness in it. He wasn't the Isa I had grown up with. He was like…someone completely different, with the look-alike appearance of my childhood friend. This one was cold and cruel.
"Xemnas has been looking all over for her. She should've been in the meeting room 30 minutes ago, along with you. Bring her there, now." Hmph. Impatient as always. And who's Xemnas?
With that said, he disappeared, leaving me and Lea behind. "Well, c'mon. I'll explain everything later." He opened up a portal, and dragged me through it.
"You promise?" I asked, holding onto his hand.
"Promise."
All 12 members gathered in the room, staring down at the young brunette girl. All of them watched her closely, and she did the same, recognizing most of them. The leader smirked.
"It's been awhile, Hope."
Hope stared at him for the longest, until she recognized the silver hair and golden eyes. She smiled sadly, remembering that he was the cause of the Heartless devouring her home. He had been her friend, and now…she had no clue what to consider him as. "Yes, it has, Xehanort."
He smirked at her. "It's been awhile since anyone has called me by that name. I am now known as Xemnas, which is what you're to call me now."
"Ok…Now, would someone like to explain why I was kidnapped?" Hope suggested, frowning in annoyance.
"Simple…We want you to join our organization." Xemnas stated. "You can help us complete our task."
"Really? Well, please, do enlighten me on this 'task' before I decide to chop you all into bits." Hope glared at him, balling her hands into a fist.
"She's still as feisty like she was when she was kid!" She turned her attention to a few chairs over when she recognize the annoying and arrogant voice.
"Shut up, Braig!" Hope shouted, preparing to summon her rapier and slice him in half.
"We seek hearts of our own. And by getting what we seek, we must obtain one thing: Kingdom Hearts." Xemnas explained.
Hope frowned. "What do you mean you need hearts? You wouldn't be alive if you didn't have one."
Xemnas smirked, looking over at Axel. "Oh? You mean that your friend over there didn't explain it to you? Well, I guess I'll just do it for him then." Axel scowled at him. "When I say that we have no hearts, I mean that we cannot feel with emotion. And we are not the same people you befriended all those years ago. We're nobodies. When someone with a strong heart loses their heart, a nobody is created. Basically, we're all just empty shells that only remember what it felt like."
Hope stared at the floor sadly. She had been correct about her friends dying. They had, in a sense, died. The thought of not being able to feel emotion was just…terrible and sad. She felt sorry for everyone in the room.
"I still don't see what this has to do with me."
"You…have an extremely strong heart. Why, your grandfather had once described it as completely pure. But, when the heartless destroyed our world, the darkness didn't consume you, even when you were filled with hatred and sadness. If it had no interest in you, than perhaps your gift could help us at attaining our own hearts."
"Why should I help you? You betrayed everyone that day, and killed thousands of people because of your experiments. You betrayed your own friend!" Hope shouted, angered by his statements.
"Don't you wish to see your closest friends and loved one with hearts again? Surely, you wish to see them, knowing they could feel." Xemnas had definitely hit some type of nerve when he saw her frown in thought. "Wouldn't you feel happy to know that the one you raised could return the love you gave him? I know that he would. Isn't that right, Ienzo?"
She turned to her right to meet gazes with the nobody of her little Ienzo. He looked older than her Ienzo, and his eyes were more of a gray then light blue now, plus, his hair was longer. It brought tears to her eyes when he stared down at her.
Hope frowned sadly. "I…I cant. If you all gave into the darkness, then figure it out yourselves. If you hadn't, then you wouldn't need a new one." She looked at him sadly, before heading for a door.
"The heartless…are the only way to opening the door to Kingdom Hearts. If we collect enough hearts, then we would be able to have our own. And I know you hate the Heartless. Wouldn't you like to have them stop taking peoples hearts away?" Xemnas inquired.
Hope tightened her fists. He was right about her hating the heartless and wanting them to stop taking peoples hearts. She didn't mind the idea of getting rid of Heartless.
"Give me awhile to think about it and train, and you've possibly got yourself a deal for a consultant or bounty hunter who'll do the job without pay."
A/N: So, how was it? Sorry if it was a bit crappy, but I still hope you enjoyed it! Next chapter, there will be plenty of Axel, kay? LATER TATERS!