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CHAPTER V ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Injured Man #1: Why are you doing this to us!?
Injured Man #2: We paid you the collection fee in full!
The pair that was on the ground bruised & bloody snarled at the quartet standing above them. The one that looked like he could be leader of the group was the shortest one there with his hands in his pockets; the other male was tall & had a slender build. The last two were a set of muscular twins.
Bad Guy #1: Well me and the boys were talking and we decided to increase the fee.
Injured Man #2: WHAT!?
Injured Man #1: The money we just paid you was the agreed amount! It's bad enough you guys make us pay for your "protection", now you want us to pay more, you can't just go ahead and increase it on the due date!
Just as he finished the tall & slender of the group, arm turned yellow and then shaped into a whip of yellow aura, with it he hit the already injured Man slamming him into the ground so hard spider cracks formed into the asphalt. The man coughed up some blood as a result.
Bad Guy #2: We can do whatever the hell we want here! Ain't like the authorities are gonna come help your worthless asses!
Bad Guy #1: Now why did you have to go and anger my friend here and to top it off you doubt our fine business here. I say we've been doing an excellent job.
The leader said, readying his foot to stomp on the now unconscious man.
Injured Man #2: Hold on will get you the money! We can go to the bank first thing in the morning just please don't stop beating him!
Bad Guy #1: Well now, it looks like someone of this duo actually has some sense, JUST some thought. You see we really need to be paid today.
Injured Man #2: I understand and I'm sorry but-
Bad Guy #1: Look I'm in a good mood tonight but I just can't let this go. You know I run this same business in two other neighborhoods if I just let you on with an I.O.U. People are going to think I'm playing favorites, and we can have that now can we.
Injured Man #2: But it's only until the morning the bank opens at 5 am I can be there at that time and back.
Bad Guy #1: Don't worry about that we can work something out. I already have something in mind.
The pleading man took a step back upon hearing that, well the four criminals snicker at the sight.
Bad Guy #1: Hey hey relax nothing gonna happen to you, all we need is someone to help serve an… associate of ours just for a week.
Injured Man #2: Oh if that's all I can surely do that.
Bad Guy #1: No, not you. You're not his type. I was telling you to get your daughter to do it.
Injured Man #2: B-But she's… you can't expect her to bring food and drinks, plus she has school.
Bad Guy #1: Then she can just call out sick. It's not like she's going to be home for that week anyway.
Injured Man #2: What do you mean? She has to come home.
Bad Guy #1: Don't worry a nice, cute girl like her will keep him entertained, he'll take good care of her.
In a moment of rage the man attacked the gang leader, his hands around the leaders throat.
Injured Man #2: YOU DIRTY SON OF A BITCH! GO NEAR HER AND I'LL KILL YOU HEAR I'LL KILL YOU!
Just then the silent twins grab him & hold him down. The man, still swearing every word under the sun or in this case moon.
Bad Guy #1: You know I was really trying to be nice about it, more than you shitty low-tiers deserve! You know what maybe you can come with your daughter, you'll have a front row se-
???: Hey excuse us but can I ask you something!?
Everyone turned to the direction of the new voice & were shocked by what this person was wearing.
The individual was wearing a pure black long sleeve shirt with a short sleeve open crop hoodie jacket & black gloves with an orange belt around the waist. The hoodie was jet black with some orange around the cuff of the sleeves, pockets, hood & the belt around the bottom of the jacket. A crimson red belt held up a pair of jet black baggy cargo shorts with black leggings tucked into his black boots that go up halfway to the knee with more orange around the pockets, the pants also had a skull and crossbones. The previously mentioned boots were steel toed & had red belts holding them together. The hood that was over their head seems to completely conceal the individual face.
At the sight of him everyone including the twins that have yet to say anything could only utter three words.
All: WHAT THE FUCK!?
???: Um… Can I ask my question now?
Bad Guy #1: (Inner Thought) This guy sounds young.
Bad Guy #1: What do you want, brat?
???: Oh, I just wanted to ask if you guys would be willing to let those two to & leave the area to never return is all?
???: If you don't, I'll have to kick you out myself and nobody wants that…well nobody but me, maybe… most likely.
Bad Guy #2: Okay brat! I've had it with you! I'll show you what hap-
Before he could finish his sentence the man felt something hard smack him in his face sending him flying. He landed 15 feet away from where he previously was & about half a minute later lifted his head to see what had just happened & was just as shocked as everyone else when he saw a black sword that was John's Keyblade (Foolish Regalia) in the right hand as the mysterious youth, of course they didn't recognize it as a key because of the design.
Bad Guy #1: Well kid… it seems like you might be able to hold your own. Tell you what if you can actually beat him we'll let you join us. What's you say kid?
John: I say I have a better idea. How bout we all fight 1 V 4 and if I win… oh sorry when I win you four will come with me to pay for your crimes.
Bad Guy #1: You a real comedian kid. Hey get back up you fool! If you lose we're kicking you out!
Bad Guy #2: Like I'd lose to some kid.
The man hissed as he leaped back up to his feet. His other arm, now forming into another whip. He begins to rush towards John as fast as he can with anger in his eyes. John just stands in place not even readying himself for an attack or a block. When he finally got within range the assailant launches both whip arms at Keyblade wielder but at the last second John jumps backwards to dodge out of the way of the attack.
John: Wow you're slow, and to think for a second I thought you'd be a threat! Guess that scary mask you're wearing just for show!
Bad Guy #2: Shut Up!
The man repeats his previous attack only for it to fail the same way as before. As soon as he was at a safe distance John lifts his Keyblade high & shoots out a water spell that hits the criminal sending skating across the asphalt, surprising the man.
John: Wait, that isn't a mask that's your face!
Bad Guy #2: ( Inner Thought ) What the hell was that!? I thought his ability had something to do with that creepy ass sword, where that water come from?
He was about to get back on his feet but before he was kicked square in the face & was once again sent back about five feet from where he was.
Bad Guy #2: YOU SON OF A BITCH!
He roared before his head once again met John's boot slamming his head into the ground.
John: So you want to call it quits now?
The wielder of the Keyblade presses his boot against his floored opponent.
John: Or do you want to be K.Oed in the next three seconds?
Bad Guy #2: FUCK YOU!
All John does is breathe in & let out a big sigh of relief before dismissing his Keyblade & punching his opponent in the chest knocking the air out his lungs. He then cups his hands together & slams them into the henchman's gut which causes him to cough up blood and pass out on the ground.
Bad Guy #1: Well done kid well done. We've been thinking about getting rid of him for a while. Say what's your level? Are you an elite tier? We gotta know since you're going to be working together from now on.
John: What are you talking about? I said 1… V … 4 … and when I win, you guys are out of here. Now step up and get smacked down or take your unconscious friend and never come back.
Bad Guy #1: Kid you really don't know what you getting yourself into. Okay I'll tell you… I got a level of 4.5 and the twins here are high tiers. They're the real bosses around here, they just have me do the talking. So why don't you just join up with us and-
Suddenly, the cocky criminal who we now know isn't the leader was kicked up into the air from behind by someone else. Before the still uninjured twins could react the same the new unexpected guest sent another kick at the head of the twin closest to them slamming his head into his brother's head who was also attacked in a similar way by a 3rd unknown attacker.
John: Hey guys, has it been five minutes already?
The new pair on the field are Velvet & Oscar in their usual attire. Only difference is that Oscar is wearing a silver colored helmet that looked like it was in the shape of an eagle's head concealing his face. Velvet wore a black face mask covering her face with red fangs where her mouth would be and red lenses for the eyes.
Velvet: No, it hasn't! I just got sick of waiting while you play around with opponent's you could've mopped the floor with instantly!
Oscar: I followed her just in case things went for the worst.
Injured Man #2: ( Inner Thought ) There's more of them!?
John: Well I was obviously trying to get them all away from the victims! I'm pretty sure they'll appreciate not being blown up!
While the trio was bickering amongst themselves the other three criminals were starting to get back on their feet. Obviously annoyed by being suddenly attacked from behind.
Twin Boss #1: You shouldn't worry about those weaklings getting hurt!
Twin Boss #2: Because you pricks are about to join them!
John: Ahhh, You guys finish each other's sentences, like the twins you see on T.V.
The twins rise up and immediately move to their other comrade who is still somewhat dizzy from Velvet's kick.
Twin Boss #1: Hurry and get up!
Twin Boss #2: So you can heal us!
Bad Guy #1: Ya, I got it!
John: (Inner Thought) Wait… he's the healer!?
The healer of the group does just what his role calls him to do and even heals their… "ally" that was beaten just moments ago.
Bad Guy #2: What, Suddenly you assholes need again?
He said with venom and sarcasm in his voice. Obviously somewhat aware of what his supposed teammates were up to.
Twin Boss #2: Just call it another chance.
Twin Boss #1: To prove you're not a complete waste of space.
Bad Guy #2:Tch, Whatever.
All four get into their respective fighting stances with the healer paying more attention to his teammates than his opponents. They may have them out numbered 4 to 3 but they still don't know the abilities of the other two and they would rather be safe than sorry.
Suddenly they hear Velvet yell out to John.
Velvet: HEY, What are you waiting for!? You've dragged this out long enough! They're already away from the civilians now! Finish them off already!
Boss Twin Bosses: Is she talking to the first guy?
Velvet: Do it now…or I'll eat them!
Right after she said that Velvet's bandaged up arm grew in size and became a pulsing red claw.
John: Velvet! I said we're not going to kill them unless we absolutely have to!
Bad Guy #1: What they say!?
Twin Boss #2: Their bluffing.
Twin Boss #1: Vigilantes don't have it in them to kill.
Both Twin Bosses: How could they when all they do is protect the weak! That makes them weak by association!
Oscar: Is that what you people truly believe!?
Velvet: End it… now!
John: …Fine! Wind!
On command a burst of wind took the quartet trapping them in and spinning them around at a violent speed. Before they were able to question how he did it they were all suddenly struck by a bolt of lightning knocking all but the twins out.
Twin Boss #1: Damnit, hey bro can you-
Twin Boss #2: Don't bother asking…I…can't… move either. It must've been that first guy.
John: And what if it was… what are you two gonna do about it. I won, you lost deal with it. … Also I don't think you should be letting your teammates lie about your levels, I can tell you're both at least 3.8, 4.5 the most.
He then kicks both in the face well they're down to make sure they're out cold as well as to prevent them from getting a second wind. John walks to meet with his party members. Velvet with her arms crossed and Oscar tending to the two injured victims.
John: There it's done.
Velvet: Was that so hard.?
She said in a sarcastic & annoyed tone. One that John chooses to half ignore.
John: Whatever. Hey, do they have any life threatening injuries?
Oscar: From what I have seen and from what they have told, they'll both need medical attention but nothing life threatening. I suppose you already have the answer to this.
John: Ya, I got it.
He points his Keyblade at the victims, the one that is fully conscious, flinches at this action believing their savior's are just stronger thugs… until.
John: Curaga!
The injured pair were suddenly enveloped in a green light with what looks like strange glowing flowers and plants that appear as well. Their injuries healing themselves in just moments.
John: There you're all fixed up. Those guys won't be bothering anybody for a long time so you people should be safe from them.
(Un)Injured Man #2: W-Why? …Did you help us?
When Oscar heard that he hung his head down.
Oscar: (Inner Thought) So it's here too?
John: Why not help you? We're in the area, we don't take kindly to scumbags and you guys needed the help. Speaking of, do you know if any of their buddies are around?
(Un)Injured Man #2: Um… No, it was only the four of them. They did talk about a friend of theirs visiting but I don't know when or who.
Velvet: This was done by just four thugs? I get the authorities aren't going to come help you but does no one here know anyone stronger enough to help?
(Un)Injured Man #1: Not really.
(Un)Injured Man #2: You're awake!?
(Un)Injured Man #1: Ya, thank you for this, we'll lock them up ourselves.
The man walks away and pulls out his phone to call for assistance in moving the thugs to a cell. John couldn't help but notice the disappointed & fearful look in his eyes.
John: I think it's time for us to go you guys.
Velvet / Oscar : Okay. / Yes.
(Un)Injured Man #2: Wait! I'm sorry but just who are you people?
John: We're still coming up with codenames, but you can call this group of ours… The Weapons.
He then opens a Corridor of Darkness and walks through it. Velvet walks into it next, not even looking back at the men that they just saved.
Oscar: I hope things will be easier for you and the townspeople from now on. Also even if the authorities won't come to assist you I believe you should still say something to them.
(Un)Injured Man #2: Thanks I'll keep it in mind but you guys really shouldn't worry about us. You and your friends are so strong please don't waste your talents on us low-tiers.
The Exorcist looks like he wanted to say more but chose not to.
Oscar: Thank you for your concern but I would like to use my strength to help others… and that includes the low-tiers. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
After saying what he felt like saying he too walked into the Corridor of Darkness.
Location: Headquarters
The trio exits the Corridor and now stands in an extra large garage. In it are three different Gummiships of different sizes also for some reason two large black vans both with a decal on both sides of a red metal muscular creature with a sword ( a Red Giant ). As well as one black muscle car with the hood of the car down. On both sides of the car is a decal of a horned blue beast ( a Behemoth ).
John: Well… that was fun.
He said as he removed his hood revealing his face.
Oscar: You didn't wear your mask today?
John: I'm still getting used to it. I'll be sure to put it on and keep it on tomorrow.
Velvet: You really want to do this every night? I get this job is important but unlike that Exorcist and I, you have other responsibilities in the daytime.
John: If I'm tired of one thing I'll just take a break from it for a day or two. Besides, I can just skip a class and take a nap somewhere.
Velvet: You're such a model student.
Velvet said as she rolled at him.
John: Thanks!
He responded with faked gratitude coupled with a toothy grin.
John: Anyway, tomorrows Saturday the school's closed. But maybe you're right, we can take the next two nights off. The main point for us going out so often right now is to get used to working together and being a team.
John opens the only door in the garage away from the hanger door. On the other side of said door was an extremely large apartment with hardwood floors and is extremely bright. It also has not one but three floors, each floor can be seen from the common room area. The common area looks like the size of about half a school's gymnasium and would probably be bigger if it wasn't for the equally impressive kitchen with a walk-in freezer that was bigger than it needed to be.
The common area has one large red 'U' shaped couch, a bean bag and a recliner chair. All of which were facing a large T.V. screen on the wall. Right below the T.V. is a small empty table. All of the windows in the area stretched all the way from the floor to the top of the common area. John walks over to the couch and simply throws himself onto it.
John: Besides, I want to take the both of you to the mall tomorrow.
Velvet: …!? The mall? …That's the place where everyone goes to buy different goods besides food right?
John: Ya! We'll be going over there to buy you guys some clothes, can't have you guys wearing your battle gear all the time here. Not to mention the authorities may have an idea of what our gear looks like by now.
Velvet: Hhm, If they can't even begin to care about catching the wanted criminals they're supposedly "looking for" then I doubt they'll care about a vigilante being out in the open. In the last few nights we've fought and defeated eight different criminals and their gangs. They never seem to go into any of the low-tier areas even when the wanted criminals they're looking for are doing whatever it is they want in broad daylight.
Oscar who has remained silent for most of this conversation hangs his head down with a pained expression on his face.
John: True but still I rather not take the chance. Besides you and Oscar still don't have any I.D so that might bring up more questions, I don't want them bringing out someone with a mind reading or lie detecting ability.
Velvet: Fine, I guess it would make it harder for you.
John: Oh… One more thing I'm going to pick up a friend of mine to help us pick out your clothes. So do me a favor and try not to bite her head off and be careful, she bites back if pushed hard enough.
Velvet: Whatever. So I'm assuming you'll give us something to wear for the day then.
John: Already got it handled.
As the young wielder & the daemon inmate continue their conversation, Oscar walks past them heading upstairs to his room.
Once there he opens the door to reveal a room the size of a small studio apartment with two windows similar to the ones in the common space only difference being they don't reach the floor. To the right as you walk in one could wooden door that had a large glass window that was thick enough where you couldn't see clearly though it, just being able to make out some shapes. It was the bathroom door. Further down from the bathroom door was another sliding door that was open at the time revealing an empty thin walk-in closet.
The room was extremely clean mostly due to the fact that all they had furniture wise is a new queen size bed and mattress with blue sheets in the corner, with a work desk and chair in-between the two windows and a large lime green trunk.
Oscar: …
He begins to shed his Abbey uniform to where he has nothing but his undershirt and pants on. He neatly folded them onto the desk and placed his boots by the door, laid down on to the bed and began to try to sleep but he couldn't right away.
Oscar: (Inner Thought) Why?
THREE DAYS AGO
Yen Sid: It's quite alright. Now then, John I would like for you to take Oscar here with you to your world to stay and fight by your side. Velvet as well, at least for the foreseeable future.
John: humm? Riku: What!? Kairi: Is that safe? Mickey: Are you sure!? Oscar: I understand.
Everyone responded all at once, to the point where it was hard to say who said what.
John: Um… Master, I don't really mind if it's just a little while but I'm not sure how I could do it.
Yen Sid: If it's living corders or expensive you are worried about them fear not. We have many allies that will be glad to give assistance, so long as your two new acquaintances assist you.
Oscar: I Oscar Dragonia, give you my word I will do everything in my power and then some to assist you in your endeavor to keep the peace of all worlds. This I swear.
John: Umm…. Nooo problem dude. The names John by the way.
John extends his hand to Oscar.
John: To a good partnership.
Oscar takes John's hand.
Oscar: And a bright tomorrow.
Yen Sid: Now be warned Oscar, John's world is very different from your own.
Everyone turns their attention back to the elderly wizard.
Yen Sid: While there you must do what you can to preserve the world's order both in and out of conflict. The people can not find out about the other worlds. I am certain that John will help you go unnoticed during your time there… and maybe you'll find a new strength within you.
Everyone in the room was very confused by Yen Sid's words. Wondering what could he be alluding to but they chose not to question it and just carry on listening.
Yen Sid: You may find things you'll find strange and unusual in that and any world you visit. So the three of you must work together when you face the darkness.
Upon hearing the word "three" the young Exorcist remembers something very important. He will be with Velvet, an Exorcist of the Abbey will be working to keep the peace with a… Daemon.
Oscar: (Inner Thought) Maybe that would be for the best. She's clearly stronger than I originally thought so having the two of us together would be better if she gets out of control. Plus I'm still curious about her connection to Lord Artorius.
Oscar: (Inner Thought)...!? Wait, why am I doubting Lord Artorius!? Questions for later.
Oscar then decides to ask the Master a question he was holding back while he figured out his current predicament, one he thought of for a second when Velvet asked about Artorius.
Oscar: Master Yen Sid may I ask something of you as well?
Yen Sid: And what may your question be?
Oscar: It's a little personal but if by chance you do locate someone from Desolation can you tell us. You see I have a sister who is the same rank as I in the Abbey. If you happen to find her I'm sure she will be a great help.
Yen Sid: I shall see, I was already going to look into that as well. If there are others that land on other worlds then finding them while finding your world is important. When the world is put back in place the people will immediately be sent there. However the survivors may just disrupt the order of the world they're on in the meantime, which is something we should try to prevent.
Oscar: Thank you Master. Well, should we take our leave?
John: Oooooooh uhm I didn't come here in my Gummiship.
Mickey: Don't worry, I'll take them there for you. Besides, shouldn't you be getting back for class.
John: CRAP! YOU'RE RIGHT! LATER!
Present Day
Oscar opens his eyes in the early morning with the sun about to rise. He's unsure when he finally fell asleep but chooses to stop thinking about it and gets up to wash his face and afterwards does some light exercises. An hour later he exits his room and heads downstairs.
When he finally gets there he notices a plate of eggs with toast and two sausages on the table. He already knows that Velvet is the one that cooked this breakfast. On the first day in this world, John had given them what they now know as take-out food: a burger. It was tasty but also very greasy after that Velvet had said that too much of it was bad for John's & Oscar's health and had decided to do the cooking. Maybe she just didn't enjoy it then again she doesn't seem to enjoy the taste of her own cooking even though both him & John loved it so maybe it's something else.
Seeing his plate was the only one on the table and Velvet was already sitting in front of the T.V. he can safely assume that Velvet has already eaten hers again, she doesn't seem to like eating with the others. She seems to watch the T.V. a lot, mostly the news. Oscar isn't a fool he's well aware that she's hoping to find any information she can for an idea of the leader of the Abbey Artorius location.
While eating his breakfast Oscar does overhear the news talking about the death of a vigilante at the hand of a group named EMBER. The authorities are urging people to call the proper
authorities instead of performing vigilante actions. He understands the authorities can't be everywhere but now he is starting to believe their deliberately ignoring the pleas of the low-tiers.
The trio has covered a lot of ground in just two nights and in every area the low-tier citizens say the same thing. "The authorities never show up", "We're too weak for people to want to help us".
Oscar: That's… not right.
He said with a look of determination.
???: What's not right?
Taken out his train of thought by an unfamiliar voice he immediately looks into the direction said voice came from only to be met by the confused looks of both John and a girl he has yet to meet. The girl had big orange glasses and black hair that reached the nape of her neck. She wore a long white shirt that reached the top of her knees and a green sweater. A pair of plain black jeans and bright orange sneakers.
Oscar: Oh.. My apologies, I was just deep in thought. I didn't mean to offend.
???: You don't need to worry about it, happens to everyone.
John: You alright there Oscar?
Oscar: There's no need to worry.
John was skeptical about Oscar's health. Losing your world is something that can and will take its toll on you. He decided to keep a better eye on Oscar for now.
Velvet: You're back, so this is the friend you mentioned.
Velvet walks towards everyone, wearing a red short sleeve nightgown that reaches her knees.
John: Ya, let me introduce you guys. Velvet, Oscar this is Shiki Misaki
Oscar: It's a pleasure to meet you.
Velvet:...
Shiki: Same to you.
John: Shiki these to are my teammates, Velvet Crowe and Oscar Dragonia
Shiki: Cute names.
Velvet: My name is not cute.
Shiki: Well I think so. Anyway now that we all know each other's names let's get you some clothes Velvet!
LOCATION: Kovoro Mall
The group of four finally reached their destination. Both Oscar & Velvet are amazed by the site of the large building in front of them. Oscar was wearing the clothes he usually wears under his Abbey uniform, the only thing different was the fact he had on strap-on sandals. Velvet just had a plain red hoodie with black shorts and the same kind of sandals Oscar had on.
John: So what do ya think?
Oscar: It's…very big.
Velvet: Much bigger than I thought it would be. How does anyone even find their way in there?
John: It's not so bad if you've been here a few times. Okay, everyone remembers what to do?
Shiki: Velvet and I go in one direction!
John: While Oscar and I go in the other!
Shiki: And we regroup at the food court!
John: Great! Oh, and remember to call if you run into trouble.
Shiki: Got it. But wait, what am I supposed to call?
Velvet: Can't you just use that phone thing you guys have?
Shiki: Mines won't work off my home world.
John: She's right. Shiki isn't using a gummiphone. Only gummiphones can work on just about any world, a regular one won't.
After giving out that information to the others, John pulls out his gummiphone and hands it over to Shiki.
John: There, that solves that issue. Now let's go!
The group goes their separate ways.
A half hour in Oscar mainly picked out plain clothes so he doesn't stand out. John can still sense Oscar's unease and chooses to ask once more about it.
John: Hey man, are you sure you're okay?
Oscar: Believe me I'm fine.
John: You know I can sense that you're not. It's a Keyblade thing.
John lied to see if he can trick the young Exorcist into talking about what is troubling him, and his lie worked. After taking a breath he begins to tell John.
Oscar: I-I just can't help but feel… a lot of things. I don't even know where to start. The world I know as home is gone, I don't know if anyone I know survived and even if they did I wouldn't know where to begin looking or if they're in a situation that's worse than what has already happened! I'm having thoughts about the leader of the Abbey and have to wonder if his actions truly justify the means! Not only that but the state of this world is wrong… it all just feels so wrong! I just… I just… I don't know what to do!?
John: … That's… a lot you just unloaded right there. Damn.
John takes a moment to respond mostly because he doesn't know exactly how to respond. In the end he just decides to say what he can.
John: Oscar, do you want to hear my story about my fight run-in with the Heartless and how I meant my Master.
Oscar looks at John with a confused expression on his face, wondering what his new teammate is getting at. John on the other hand truly doesn't know what he himself is saying but he feels like he should say anything that can help the Exorcist.
John: You see it's like this. After I got back home after being forced to take-
He stops for a moment and begins to shake and shiver. Oscar notices this and sees a look of fear on John's face.
Oscar: John, John is something wrong?
He gets no response.
Oscar: JOHN!
John: Sorry that just… happens every now again. Anyway after taking some… re-adjustment classes, I was… different. I barely ever went out of my room or talked to anyone, the only person I had in my life anymore was my Dad.
Oscar: Why were you forced to take these classes?
John: I'll tell you the full story some other time. But for now all you need to know is I did… a lot of stupid shit. The kind of shit that someone like you would step in and put a stop to… even if you had to break me.
Oscar: I see. (Inner Thought) What happened back then?
John: Anywhy, while I was still locked up in my room my Dad suddenly started banging on my bedroom door like a maniac. Just as I was about to get up to open he tackled the door down and yelled
Two Years Ago
Mr. Doe: GET YOUR BAG AND BRING WHAT YOU NEED WE'RE LEAVING NOW!
Past John: WHAT THE!? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?
The panicking Father grabs his son's bag and in a rush packs in it what he thinks his son's needs.
Past John: Dad! Will you tell me what the hell is going on!?
Mr. Doe: Here's your bag, take your phone too! Come on hurry, we need to go!
The father rushed out to get anything he may have forgotten. While his son takes up his phone realizing it's out of power. When the boy steps out his room he sees his father waiting for him at the door.
Mr. Doe: Hurry up John now!
Past John: Damnit Dad will you just tell me what's going on
When the father opened the door and the boy finally got to see what had made his father so panicked, the son went silent, unable to understand what he saw outside.
Oscar: The Heartless.
John: At that time all I thought was "Is this the end of the world"? My Dad was dragging me by my hand and we were running as fast as we could, but the Heartless still got in our way. The two of us along with a bunch of people that just happened to be near us were surrounded and some were fighting back but didn't last too long.
Panicked Man: Wh-What the hell are these things!
Panicked Woman: They just keep coming!
The moment she finished her sentence two Neo Shadow's claimed their hearts.
Scared child: Mommy I'm scared.
Female civilian: I know sweetie it'll all be over soon.
John: I was probably the strongest fighter there but I couldn't move my body. I knew that if something wasn't done the rest of them would end up like everyone else. But I was too scared about what would happen if I failed or more like what the people would say if I won and what I may do to them for saying it. Soon one of the Heartless rushed at me but-
Mr. Doe: JOHN LOOK OUT!
Was all the boy heard before hitting the ground.
John: Dad are you-!
The scene before him felt completely unreal to John
Oscar: Your father!
John: After that I just lost it and went on a rampage. I was lasting longer than the others but the bigger ones started to appear. I was this scared but I still rushed in without thinking, I just wanted to take as many of them down as possible. I was filled with so much anger and rage, it was like I could feel the darkness attacking my heart but somehow fueling it as well. Then it happened I awakened to the Keyblade.
Oscar: That's how it started for you!?
John: Ya, I just kept on fighting, not even stopping to think about how it got into my hands or why they suddenly stopped going after the other civilians as much when it came out. At some point I started being joined by a few other people that were nearby and the authorities. After all that was done I don't know what happened next everything was a blur at some point I just found myself back in my apartment but it felt off, like it wasn't home anymore. I just sat down on the couch and was about to let my mind go blank again hoping that everything that just happened
was just a bad nightmare, the first one in a while that wasn't … something else. That's when he showed up.
???: um Hey kid, do you want to talk?
Past John looks up to the owner of the unknown voice. He was a somewhat tall man with black hair and blue eyes, he wore a black short sleeve shirt that had a skull & crossbone pattern as well as black cargo shorts with a similar pattern and black boots.
Past John: Dafuk you want?
???: Just to talk for now. Can I sit?
Past John: Whatever, but try anything funny and I'll beat the shit out of you.
???: Crystal. …So I heard what happened to your old man. I overheard some of your neighbors talking about it with the authorities.
Past John: You trying to start something.
???: No, I'm hoping to end a few things. You see I lost my father in a similar way to you. Dad's I'm I right, always protecting us dumbass son's.
Past John: …I should have been better for him.
???: !?
Past John: I shouldn't have hurt all my classmates. I should have fought back against those monsters from the start! Now he's gone and I'm all alone. Maybe this is just what I deserve.
The strange man got up from his seat and yelled.
???: Don't say that! No one deserves to be alone! And I can prove it to you!
Past John: And how are you going to do that asshole!
???: You know those "monsters" you fought today, there's more of them out there and there's someone out there using them to hurt others, like what they've done today. You and I have the power to stop them.
Past John: I can't help anyone with my ability! All I can do is cause pain and suffering!
???: If you don't want to use it, fine but that's not the power I was referring to. I'm talking about a power that surpasses that or any ability in the world! A power that comes from the strength of the heart!
Past John: What are you-
The man summoned a Keyblade. The name of the Keyblade is Watching Their Back.
???: This is a power that goes beyond the power you know of, it's called the Keyblade and you are one of it's chosen.
John looks away.
John: Ya, a chosen fuk up. Why would something like that pick someone like me? I'm no different than those monsters from earlier.
???: *Inhale* *exhale*
???:... I'm… gonna be in town for at least a week to check on things and restock on supplies. When you feel like you want to come or at least talk, call me on this phone.
He left the phone on a nearby table.
???: Walk tall John Doe.
John: And that's how I first met my Master.
Oscar: I see, the other did mention that there are people who use the Heartless but to actually know that they used them to attack civilians.
John: To be fair we technically are doing the same thing with Velvet when she attacks criminals. But Ya, I'm just one of the lucky ones. I meant my Master right after everything and was eventually able to get my Dad back. Turns out he became a Nobody so he was able to become whole again.
Oscar: That's good to hear but what made you go with your Master in the first place?
John: I don't know, but a part of me thinks it's because of my Dad's book. He wrote it with me in mind, I can lend it to you if you want.
Oscar: Really? …Okay why not. What's it called?
John: I'll tell ya later for now let's finish with this shopping and get some lunch.
Oscar: Now that you mention it I believe we're finished.
John: Alright let wait for the girls to finish at the food court.
After hearing John's story Oscar feels just a little closer to John. He is still worried about his loved ones but for now he will do whatever he can until Master Yen Sid can get some clues.
Author's Notes
So this chapter went a little longer than I was originally going for. The next one probably/most likely won't be as long since well I'm not sure how to stretch that storyline out enough. What do you think of the fight scene? I want to try and make better fight scenes because I feel like that's where I lack the most, I know how I want it to go. I just struggle with putting it into words for some reason.
Sorry half of it is backstory and flashbacks but I feel like some things needed to be said as soon as possible.