The Sapphire Sorceress

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Act 6: Another Story, Another Side

"Why did the Keyblade choose me?... I have to know."

Hollow Bastion: Grand Hall

Light nothing but a shining ray of light entered my vision. It has been so long since I would even see such a bright place. So long in the darkness I almost got used to drowning in it. I thought this could just be another dream; no it was in fact my worse nightmare. Sora the boy I knew from Destiny Island and Riku my two best friends. We used to play around with each other, and they would get into fights over myself but we always remained close with each other. Still there was something about my life that I felt was missing mainly my younger life. I could only get certain memories from my early days with that blue haired warrior who saved my life. I always felt like people were saving me from trouble and I could never protect anyone from harm.

"Sora?" The image of Sora fading into nothing will never be taken out of my mind. Hearing the cries of two others who also were concerned yelling out for him. This can't be happening right? I felt like this was just some kind of test like everything else, but why did I feel like this was all really happening. Sora...really was gone now. Why? How could this be happening? Not after I could finally see him again don't leave me along again Sora. Where are you Riku you have to help me...help Sora. The lights float over to other girls in the room did they lose them but why?

"Sora come back!" This is not real my body is shivering all over right now. My eyes could only see the light that was Sora fade away into the air. Everything that was Sora is now gone.

"Sora, are you really-no. He can't be! I won't let him go!" I won't let him go away not after everything I've been through. As I looked around there was a sudden chill in the air. Like the area grew more cold and dark when a sudden ripple appeared in the room. Out stepped a tall man with yellow eyes. He looked pleased about something as his deep voice echoed in the room.

"So, you've awakened at last, Princess." Princess? Was he talking about me, but I can't be a princess? I was just a girl who lived on Destiny Island. Who is this person?

"The keyhole is now complete. You have served your purpose, but it's over now." My purpose so he used me for this. He's the one who made Sora disappear, and the reason I was stuck in darkness. This is all his fault! Before I could say anything Sora's friends came to my aid. He must know these guys if they are willing to defend me like this who are they?

"Don't make another move!" They are willing to fight this guy. I felt a huge spark of power from the man as he stepped closer as they spoke with each other about this person.

"Do you think we can stop him all by ourselves?"

"I don't know!" What? They don't know if they can fight him this is not good. Before I could say something the man simply smirked at their defense amused by this.

"How feeble are the Warriors of Light if they are uncertain they can even resist The Seeker of Darkness." A giant shadow formed above the man as the monster knocked away the people trying to defend me. I gasped out in horror knowing they were hurt because of me. His smile sent chills down my spine as he was so close to me now.

"Do you intend to defy me as well princess?" I looked at the floor uncertain what to do now. I was alone with no one to help me in this moment, Sora and Riku could not protect me anymore. Looking over at the friends Sora made while I was asleep something inside clicked on. It was like there was resolve that I never even knew existed awoke. Perhaps it was always there just waiting to be awakened by something. I noticed his white gloved hand moving down to grab my throat. I knew he could not have his way with me...no I would not be helpless anymore!

"GET AWAY FROM ME!" My body moved on instinct as there was a flash of light which drew the man back and he seemed caught by surprise. It was then I noticed the object that appeared in my hand. It was a giant key with a flower design with a star on a red string. I don't know how I even got this key. Was it something from my dream or perhaps it was not really a dream after all.

"I just cast a magic spell on you. One day when you're in trouble, the light within you will lead you to the light of another. Someone to keep you safe." That statement is this what that meant? Then again she did use something like this to save me back then, but that would mean...

"This is you can't be a keyblade wielder!? You're only a Princess of Heart meant to open the keyhole nothing more. This goes beyond my expectations. I mu-no...impossible!" Suddenly he began to shake violently as an image came in front of him. Wait a minute this person was Riku?!

"No. You won't use me for this!" Riku! This is what's happened to you? I don't understand how could he be here when he was supposed to be with us on that raft. The others began to get back up as the tanned man seemed to be struggling with Riku. I don't understand how could he end up like this.

"Riku!" There is so much I want to say, so many questions that are going on in my head. Why did Sora disappear and what's happened to you.

"You've got to run! The heartless are coming!" All around us spawned black creatures with yellow eyes. They seemed like that giant monster that guy used only smaller. I realized there was nothing I could do for Riku so I felt my feet run away with the others. I knew Riku would be left alone in the dark.

"What about the keyhole?"

"Let's just get out of here!"

Everything was moving so fast now I could see the place around me it looked so dark and different from the island. I began to wonder where I happened to be right now. Not to mention where Sora could be as well. I could not leave just yet even as the others yelled out for me. There was no way I could leave Sora like this. He must have been trying to save me from whatever happened, and I have to bring him back now. As I ran toward the others one of those shadows had found us. My eyes looked at the creature as the duck began hitting it with a staff. This one it's not like the others back there. Could it be it followed us here?

"Sora? Is that you?!" Oh Sora what's happened to you? Why did things have to end up like this. I noticed more of those creatures popped up as the others began to fight. I realized Sora could not defend himself and stepped right in front. Don't worry Sora you won't be alone like this now. I know it's a hollow feeling being left in the void, but I won't give up on you!

"Don't worry, this time I'll protect you!" As the creatures stepped closes my hold on the weapon I got tightened. I didn't know how this keyblade as he called it came into my hand, but that did not matter. I just trusted my instincts and began to swipe at the heartless who tried to get close to my friend. I did not even understand how I could fight like this it was like my body was on autopilot. Some of the creatures even faded away when I struck them with this blade. More continued to spawn in as I knew this would not last long. There was nothing else I could do, so I jumped on Sora shielding him. I knew this would be the end, but at least I would not be alone again as I returned into the void...

Then as my eyes saw nothing but the darkness a ray of light filled my sight. Like before I did not know what happened, and then I felt someone's arms around me. No this person it's...Sora! How? You were just a heartless like Riku said, but now you're back to normal. Oh Sora...I've missed you so much!

"Kairi, thank you." My cheeks grew red as I was so close to Sora and his words. The sound of his voice, the hair, the face, and his eyes how I missed them so much. I regret the times I grew annoyed by him and Riku wished they were not around to fight over me. The way Sora and Riku used to get into arguments about who would help Kairi today. Now I never want to be apart from them ever again.

"Sora..."

Traverse Town: Secret Waterway

After our escape we had made our return to a safe haven from the heartless. I had learned about the other Princesses of Heart, Riku's fall into darkness, and the actions of Ansem the Seeker of Darkness. I also learned about my state of sleep from losing my heart to Sora. All this time I was with him during his journey to save me, and the both of us did not even know about it. Later I decided to be alone in the waterway looking at a strange mural. I began to ponder what my life would be like now with everything that's happened, but this ordeal was not over yet. Riku still had to be saved from Ansem and I could not do much to help Sora. He had become so strong compared to me I felt like I had been weighing him down on his journey through those many worlds. He could have been enjoying himself more with his new friends Donald and Goofy, but he had to find a way to save me.

Sora came looking for me and I told him about that mural I was looking at. He seemed to have gotten something out of it as he came back to say we should get some rest. As the others left I knew this might be the last chance we can speak with each other. After this we might be split apart once more; this time however I would say everything I wanted to with Sora. There would be nothing left between us before the end of our journey together to bring back Riku.

"A light at the end of the tunnel." The old tale my grandma used to speak about it had so much meaning now. In the darkness light would be found to those who could seek it out. I never imagined a tale that would detail what's happened to all of us. Sora even listened to the tale I told him that was passed down to me from her.

"That's right we were together." Sora also seemed to catch onto the fact we had been together this entire time. We had a bond that was able to keep us connected with each other despite everything that happened. I never let go of the hope of seeing him again, and I knew he felt the exact same way about me.

"Finally we are together again Kairi. Now, we just have to get Riku back." I looked over at the water beginning to wonder if things would ever be the same. We were no longer just children playing on a island. The fantasies about going off into a new world had come true however we had all split apart. Each one of us going down a different path. Could we ever go back to how the way things had been before all this? I did not know the answer so I asked Sora.

"When I became a heartless you saved me Kairi, remember I was lost in the darkness just like you were before I saved you. I was not able to way my way and I stumbled through the dark void, and then I started to forget get things that were important to me. My friends, who I was, and everything that makes me who I am. The darkness almost consumed everything I was, but it was then I heard your voice. It was you that helped me come back from that place."

That's right I refused to forget about Sora even in the darkness I was sucked in. My heart felt connected to Sora like an invisible string which kept us together and focused on coming back. The light it was able to shine because of our hearts just like Sora told me just now. It had shattered the darkness blinding us both, and we could see the bright world once more. It was able to save the both of us from that fate.

"I guess it's more than just a fairy tale." Heh stories about princesses, dragons, heroes of legend, and epic adventures of discover. It seemed like we were in our own kind of story now and we have to finish it. I will compete this story with Sora no more waiting around for him and Riku.

"You can't go with me Kairi. It's too dangerous." I couldn't help but smile at him. He wants to protect me even more than before now, but I knew there was no going back to the old days. I would not be held back for safety anymore and he would not tell me otherwise.

"Oh come on Sora! We made this far just by sticking together so you just can't go alone."

"Kairi, even if we are apart, we're not alone anymore. Right?" What was he saying that I can't help him? Was it I would be in his way. I see then...okay.

"You win." I had always wanted to give this to him so better late than never. My old lucky charm it might not be much to him, but it's something very special to me. I hope he understands why I want him to keep it. By giving it to him he will have to return it back to me. He won't just go away like before, and leave me all alone without a goodbye. A promise is a promise after all.

"Don't ever forget. Wherever you go, I'm always with you." His smile brightened my face as my heart beats faster. As he waves me goodbye I knew Sora was someone special. Bringing out the keyblade I realized what I had to do now. To avoid having to stay on the sidelines I could not just be a "princess" anymore.

"I'll catch up to you Sora and Riku just you wait!" This would be my oath to the both of them.

The End of the World

I knew this would be a dangerous place and I could be putting myself in a bad situation. From what I heard from Cid this place is crawling with heartless. I also knew Sora would be fighting Ansem in this world, but something told me I had to find him in this place. It was like before on Destiny Island. My body was trying to look for Sora knowing something I was not even aware of, but this time I felt different. My actions felt more in control and I knew why I was looking for Sora. The creatures of darkness tried to grab me, but I used my keyblade to defend myself. There were some with swords and wings and others with white wings and a halo. These heartless seemed to be stronger than the ones in Hollow Bastion. Still I refused to give up and continued to battle through the darkness.

Despite the pain and suffering I was going through I knew this would all be worth it. As my dive into the black void continued this feeling in my heart grew stronger, the beat of the heart increased, the sweat pouring from my head and my brain realized what this all meant. I was getting close to him Sora was in my reach now. My brown-haired friend whom saved me and I was able to save in return I will get to him now! Finally I was able to find Sora in the heart of darkness. I was now walking on a sandy place while Sora was on a white area looking at me. Our eyes connected as we managed to come close enough to see our eyes, and we both stared at each other. There was so much I wanted to say to him right now, the journey we both took, the fate of Riku who was not around Sora, and what our future will be however our conversation would be cut short.

"Kairi!" The ground it's moving apart could this be the worlds returning to normal. That would mean the walls would return, but what about Sora? He can't go away now I can't let him do this by himself. I looked at his face and he spoke to me those words I would not forget ever again.

"Kairi! I'll come back to you I promise!" A promise that's right our promise and he won't break it. He would come back with Riku I had to believe in him.

"I know you will!" The world around me seemed to be changing as the stars began to light up the sky. I heard from Donald and Goofy each star could be like a different world. So that means all the worlds are returning to normal, and so that would mean Sora defeated Ansem. The world I came from was being rebuilt from scratch. Destiny Island where everything began for all three of us. This land had been taken back from the darkness. I could not help smiling at the bright light that was where Sora was now so far away. I began to look around for everyone hoping perhaps Sora would be there again. Selfie, Tidus, and Wakka were just waving at me like nothing even happened to them. I smiled and waved back happy to see them again; then I began my journey back to that special place. It was a cave where I found that door which was still there even after everything that happened.

This place it was where Sora and I used to hang around when we little and now I felt so sad yet happy. Moving my hand over the different drawings I found the picture of myself and Sora on that rock. It was like he was still here despite being so far away from me. His journey to find the King and Riku meant we would not see each other again. I don't know how long he would be away, but looking at the picture made me feel at ease. The star flying in my mouth, oh Sora I'm going to miss you but you have a job to do now. I could not help as the tears began to pour down my face. The water cooled down my warm cheeks as I began to remember all the times I spent with Sora and Riku. So many memories that I will treasure as I knew my life had to go on now.

"You better come back Sora you made a promise! Well I have a promise as well to become brave and strong like you Sora and Riku too. I will finally catch up with you guys..." While I felt more hopefully about my life I could not help feeling like something was missing from my heart. Yes Sora could be the reason I felt like this, but it seemed to be something else. Every since Sora lost his heart to the darkness it was like I became more hollow. Still for now life would go on and I must live in it for Sora and Riku. I can only hope on their journey they can enjoy themselves, and that one day we would be whole again.

When you walk away

You don't hear me say please

Oh baby, don't go

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight

It's hard to let it go...

Twilight Town: No One's POV

In the realm of twilight awoke a strange boy. His fate was chosen the moment his other self gave up his heart to the darkness. The being created from a shell of a heartless person. The creation known as a Nobody. The blonde-haired teenage rose up to find himself in a strange place with a manor locked up with a keyhole. He did not know who he was or why he came here, but it seemed someone had found him already. Another being of nothingness just like he was, and this person lead a group of nobodies just like himself. Under his black cloak his yellow eyes could be seen. The newest did not know what to think about this person who had discovered him.

"You seek answers." The unknown nobody had to agree with the person as four letter appeared before him. S.O.R.A they seemed to spell out. He did not understand what this could mean perhaps it was his name. So many things he could not understand about himself it seemed to confuse him. He did not know who else he could turn to about this, but it seemed like this man seemed to have all the answers ready for him. The black cloaked individual continued on with his speech.

"You feel nothing. Nothing is real." His blue eyes looked down at the grass showing his defeat at this man's words. He felt useless and empty now like he was just another nobody. It was then the "Superior" gave him a spark of hope. To reel him like the others before this one into The World That Never Was. He would soon be wrapped in the black that every other Nobody wears in their existence.

"I can give you purpose." With a simple gesture the letters began to move around the blonde teenager as he did not know what was going on. He just wanted to find a reason for his existence. A blast of light revealed a little X now in the center of the name Sora. The letters had been moved around as well to reveal a new name. It would be the name taken by the Nobody to give him an illusion of existing.

"Roxas." The name it gave him so much hope about his life now. It mean he had a name just like anyone else, and it meant he could exist like everyone else. Still being a Nobody is not like living a somebody. Xemnas did not want to explain the details just yet as he allowed his newest "friend" to relish in the moment. A single spot of happiness it was almost like he really had a heart and feelings. It would be important he does not understand how to tap into those feelings. The 13 have been made along with a spare extra should anything happen. Each one will have to be a vessel to contain the hearts they desire, but in truth it will be the heart of a long forgotten man. The man who wanted to see whole new worlds, who created the being Vanitas, and the man who nearly started the next keyblade war. Organization XIII or the Thirteen Seekers of Darkness. To face the Seven Warriors of Light in the keyblade war of this era. The end result will be the building of the X-Blade and the opening of the door to Kingdom Hearts. There everything that is in the universe will be found the heart of all worlds.

"That is right-the new you." His artificial smile came up with his voice still as deep as ever. He was very similar to his somebody in his power and shape. The only difference was he didn't have a heart. Without it he was simply a shell to design and shape like he desired. Xemnas knew he would have to confront his other self now before Ansem's victory or defeat. To fight him in Hollow Bastion to see how much Sora has changed now that's he's not whole. As for Roxas he would need to be trained in order to become the true Key of Destiny. That is where their other keyblade wielder would come on.

Castle Oblivion

As one Nobody was lead into the Organization another had been looking around for signs of life. Ever since she had come she was unable to find signs of life. She simply wondered around the place seeking out anyone to be around her. She also drew because of her boredom, and yet she felt so empty inside. It was likely she could not really feel happiness no matter what she drew or did here. The white walls of the castle made her feel uneasy at times. Her blank dress matched her light blonde hair and her blue eyes. She drew herself hoping perhaps the drawing would come to life so she would have a person to speak with in the room. Nothing seemed to change for her as she looked through a window seeing the bleak world outside the castle.

"Just a caged bird that sings for no one to listen." She tried several times to break free or look for a way outside, but each time she ended up getting lost. She could not understand how she even came to this place or why she was unable to leave. Perhaps the castle was designed this way on purpose. To keep someone lost here or make sure no one could find anything in this place. So she had no way of reaching the outside world. All she could really do was pass the time, waiting, watching, waiting, watching, and weeping. The pain she felt did not seem to be real, but she could not hold in her fears and suffering all the time. She even screamed and ripped up some of her drawing out of anger. She was becoming scared of herself and this place as the cries could be heard echoing through the walls of the palace. She was a white bird stuck in a white castle with no one coming to save her.

"Someone please come talk to me...Anyone please find me!"

[ Well I finally finished the KH 1 arc for this story. Not many changes besides dealing with Kairi and Aqua, but that will soon change don't worry. We will go back to her quest with Larxene as new developments occur in the organization so stay turned, and if you want let me know what you think of the story. ]