The Sapphire Sorceress

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Act 2: Forza del Nulla

"This world has been connected. Tied to the darkness...soon to be completely eclipsed."

Kairi was watching the night sky knowing the preparations were finally over with. Riku and Sora bickered and continued their rivalry, but like always they remained good friends. Kairi did not know how she could have ever gone without meeting either of them. Still fate placed her on this island for an important reason. She was starting to remember her past in a beautiful garden with several people walking around the area. It had been quite a long time since she even thought about this place. That's when she stumbled into a certain day where she met someone very important to her. It was a beautiful woman who noticed she was being attacked by the Unversed. As a defender of the light the blue haired female saved her from the beings of negative emotion. As the little girl was happy to be rescued Aqua decided to learn more about the light Kairi has with King Mickey.

They speculated she could be a princess of heart. As Mickey was called off Kairi gave the keyblade wielder some flowers she had picked. In return the female gave the young Kairi a gift in a protective charm, and stated should she ever be in trouble, that light within her would guide her to another who would keep her safe. Afterwards Kairi told this to her grandmother who then told the young child a story about light and darkness. For years Kairi did not know why it was hard to remember this when suddenly something else popped into her mind. She had touched the keyblade that fabled weapon which saved her life.

She did not understand how important this action would be until now.

Kairi's POV:

'Aqua it's been such a long time if you had not saved me back then I would have never been here. I don't know where you could be right now, but I hope you are okay.' I figured she would be fine Aqua was able to fend off those horrible creatures to rescue me. Yet I'm here talking like something's happen to her why is that? There is something else that's been bothering me lately. I'm not the kind of person to want to fight others heck when Riku and Sora get into a fight I would try and break it up, but lately not only have I wanted to watch them duel something inside me wants to learn how to defend myself. Almost like I've got some force guiding me into learning how to fight and defend others, but it could just be my memories about Aqua. She was so willing to protect a complete stranger like myself and that weapon she was using in combat. How come I wanted to have it so badly now...

I looked at the Highwind boat we had been building for some time now, and I knew we should be leaving this place soon. Despite not knowing anyone here I was going to miss everyone including the mayor and Sora's mother. They were so willing to accept me here even when I was not born on these islands. Love and care I received here made me appreciate this place so much for my life. Now I would have to say goodbye until I was older in age. Like a baby bird leaving the nest I knew it was time to fly away from home. These peaceful days were never going to last forever after all. Wait a minute why is the sky growing darker. Could it be a storm approaching? Oh no the Highwind I can't let it get ruined by the weather. My feet moved with my mind as I ran to the wooden boat hoping it was still in one piece. As I got towards it my blue eyes were able to see the waters of the sea become more chaotic something was wrong about all of this.

"This is more than a storm..." I did not know how I have this feeling, but something inside me knew this was worse than a little thunder and rain. I realized I had to get Sora, Riku, and everyone else to safety. Leaving the boat behind I ran towards Sora's home when I noticed a strange door near the lake of water on this island. Suddenly my feet stopped moving as my heart began to beat more slowly. Why can't my body move I have to warn everyone about this storm. So why is my body refusing to move?

'The door has appeared inheritor of the keyblade.' What?! Who was talking to me? I could not make out the voice it did not sound like a male or female, but I just heard someone speak to me right now.

'Enter the doorway and confront your fate.' My legs turned towards the door's direction and walked towards it's new destination. Stop it I have to tell everyone please listen to me whoever you are, and yet my words did not sway this voice. Before I knew it my body came towards the doorway and slowly my hand moved towards the doorknob. I tried to break free of this influence shaking my hand yet it was in vain as I opened the door to reveal a dark cave. As I walked towards the center of this area I looked at the drawing Sora and myself worked on so long ago. The times of better days how I missed those times. Oh Sora I'm sorry I could not warn you. Riku forgive me I'm not strong enough.

"Kairi!" That voice! I looked back and saw my friend Sora he was okay! Sora. I feel so sleepy don't let me fa-

"Sora..."

Darkness came over me...

My body felt very weak as I began to wake up from whatever dream I was sucked into. My eyes opened to see nothing but darkness in the air. My hands pushed my body off the ground as I noticed the strange look of the floor I had been on. It looked like glass and there were different patches of colored glass all around this place. When I was finally able to stand up on my own I looked at the glass ground noticing it looked like the shape of a person. Walking towards the face I realized this was Sora's face on the ground.

'So much has already happened, and yet there is still lots to do but don't worry.' That voice someone was speaking in my head again. I tried to ask who this was however the voice simply continued to speak.

'Take your time and don't be afraid. The moment of awakening is not yet at hand.' I was uncertain how I ended up here right now yet I knew this was not Destiny Islands. This place looked like an empty void with no people around here. I never felt like this before being so isolated and without anyone to help me like right now. As I walked towards the center of the platform the ground began to shake with three platforms rising up. I noticed each had a special item floating above them as one looked like sword, another was the shape of a shield, and the last one was a staff with a blue top.

'Your path requires a toll of strength and weakness. What shall be given and what shall be taken is your decision. Choose well...' This was some kind of choice I thought to myself. Was this all part of a test of some kind or was it something else? Still I guess the voice wanted me to pick something so I went over towards the staff. As my fingers wrapped around the staff I felt the voice speak in my ears once more.

'The power of the mystic.
Inner strength.
A staff of wonder and ruin. Is this the power you seek?'

I gave a nod and yes despite no one being around the area. The staff suddenly vanished from my hands as I blinked.

'Your path is set. Now what will you give up in exchange?' So I guess I would have to lose either that sword or shield. I wondered if having the sword would be more of a benefit, but then I thought about the protection a shield would give me. I'm not like Sora or Riku despite learning from them how to fight back so I figured I should be myself. I walked towards the sword and held the handle in my hands. Despite being certain this would be my choice I looked back at the shield. Perhaps I don't need protection all the time. With my heart made up I decided to give up the shield and not the sword.

'You've chosen the power of the mystic. You've given up the power of a guardian. Is this the form you choose?' I gave another nod certain this would be my decision no matter what. As I closed my eyes the glass around me began to break apart leaving me nowhere to stand on. I could feel my body flying towards the empty black void around me. I noticed another glass area in my line of sight with...Riku's image this time instead of Sora's body. Where could I be right now? As I floated on the platform the staff I choose earlier appeared in my hand.

"You've gained the power to fight.' Fight but I don't know why I would need to fight here. With a sigh I decided to make use of this staff. Holding it out I closed my eyes waiting for something to happen, but it seemed like nothing did. I began to play with the blue orb on top trying to understand it when a word suddenly popped into my mind. 'Fire'

"...Fire?" Suddenly a small burst of fire appeared from this staff. Wow that's amazing I've never seen this kind of thing before in my life. Before I knew it I continued to create bursts of flame and moved on towards two other elements thunder and blizzard. With just minutes of training I masted these spells and the voice spoke kindly about this.

'Well done you've figured it out. Still there are times in which you must fight.' Shadows appeared on the floor and came out of the ground. These weird black creatures had yellow eyes and tendrils on their heads.

'You must keep your light ever strong even inside of darkness.'

I gritted my teeth and knew what this meant I had to fight back against them. Using what I've learned I used some fire spells causing some of the shadows to disappear. I noticed a few appeared behind me and I ran away from them not wanting to get hit. Then with the staff I caused some thunder to take down a few more of these guys leaving just two left. They were tricky things as they went into the ground forcing me to wait to attack. As they jumped up in the air I yelled out blizzard to freeze and finish them off. Despite beating them the ground back to turn black as I could not help being sucked into the void. I struggled against it, but I sank further into the darkness once more.

Opening my eyes I realized I was once more in a different location in this dark place. Slowing my legs went up as my body was somewhat tired from all the spells I just used against those weird black shadowy things. My eyes opened up to see another figure on the glass, but this person was someone I did not know at first. Her face was blank with no eyes, lips, mouth, or nose on it. As I looked more closely I could see there was a black hole in her chest area. This woman did not seem that familiar until I noticed the object in her hands. That weapon it looked just like hers...

"Aqua?!" Why was she the one on the floor now? She also looked different from before did something happen to her? Before I could ponder all of this my body began to beat like a heart. The door at the end of this platform seemed to be calling out for me. Once more I could feel my legs move by themselves as I was pulled towards this door. I noticed it looked hollow despite it being right in front of me, and when I moved my hand on the doorknob I felt nothing but air. The door was not solid at all what is going on?

'The door shall be opened in time selected heir. Your awakening is simply not at hand yet.'

Where Nothing Gathers

No One's POV:

The chairs of all of Organization XIII each held a different height with the leader sitting in the highest throne. A realm of nothing that houses the shells of nothingness. Each member wore black in contrast towards the white color of the room they meet in for discussions. Today only three members were in this hollow section of the castle. Saix, Xigbar, and Xemnas were in the middle of a meeting about several topics on their agenda. As they were discussing matters the subject about their newest acquisition was finally brought into question. A subject new and interesting with unknown possibilities for their organization's future...

"It seems she does not remember her past as a Keyblade Master." The deep tone of Xemnas echoed in the mostly quiet room. Saix took this in closing his eyes as Xigbar seemed amused by one of the old faces from the back coming back like this. The last time he saw her was in the old keyblade graveyard. It was there when all these events began to cycle into his plans.

"So it seems our newest member is an old poppet from long ago huh! Well it's not like she can do anything to fight us since she's no different than any of us." His voice was full of teasing about the facts he knew about her and that past he was a part of from a long time ago. Saix was curious about this unknown Nobody that would soon be a part of their cause as well.

"Still this does not bode well for your plans Superior. You wished to find her so she could find that certain person you've been looking for in Castle Oblivion. If she has lost her memories it might be impossible for-"

"That is not certain yet Saix. True she has lost her heart, and according to your report the ability to use a keyblade yet those memories could simply be hidden deep within. We only need her to get a small amount of her past back to find that place in the castle. We shall go on with the original plans for Aqua or Auxaq to join Marluxia's team at the castle in a few days." Saix was surprised he would still proceed with that idea despite everything that's happened now.

"Are you sure that is a wise idea Sir? The rumors about Marluxia and Larxene are one thing, but to have a possible new member with them in that place could be..."

"A problem Saix? You really think she has a grand role to play there? As if! She's only a poppet on strings. She only will work towards completing our goals in finding Xemnas' other friend nothing more!" Xemnas took some offense about that remark the number 2 made about Aqua.

"Her role has changed Xigbar and it's going to be played with our group now. She will have time to adjust and grow within the next few days. Soon she will join our organization and help us in our ultimate goal...Kingdom Hearts!"

"Very well sir I will begin Auxaq's training right away, but since she can't use her own keyblade what weapon will benefit her in the meantime?" Xemnas moved his gloved hand towards his cheek in thought. He pretended to act curious about her new weapon to use for the meantime. She would need to regain her keyblade abilities if they were to gather hearts necessary for their plans. Then he figured out the perfect tool for this Nobody to wield in battle.

"I believe she can use a certain pair of fans to fight with in combat. Vexen can craft the perfect kind for her to use along with it's design. I also want Marluxia to train her in combat since she will be spending time with them in Castle Oblivion. She will serve as a secondary spy not out to destroy them should they prove to be traitorous that will be Axel's mission. She will simply be a student learning from them how to survive as a Nobody. A perfect test for someone like her if you think about it. Even if she does not locate the room we desire everything will not be a complete waste. Now our meeting is dismissed you may leave." Xemnas disappeared into darkness. Saix was about to leave when he listened to Xigbar's laughing.

"This is such a silly plan why is Xemnas so invested in that girl! True she might be a keyblade wielder, but right now she's useless for our goals. Those heartless should have taken her body along with her heart." His words sounded full of malice despite not being able to feel emotion.

"It would be unwise underestimate the strength of a Nobody. Even without her weapon she was able to defend herself against Larxene despite the nymph's experience and training. If it was a full-scale battle Auxqa would not survive, but she is not a waste of a Nobody shell so far." Saix said hoping she would prove his words correct for his own desires to be fulfilled. If she could regain her memories enough to use the keyblade once more he would be very impressed...

Afterthoughts: Sorry this one is kind of short this time. I felt Kairi could use a chapter or two about her time in KH 1 since she will need to learn how to be a keyblade user like Sora during her time in sleep. Also I will be giving Kairi more time to develop, but Aqua will be in the next chapter don't worry about that.