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{Xoctts}

The sound of crashing filled the old Castle in the remains of Radiant Garden. The dim light that remained in the former world was fading as Xoctts pushed through the wreckage at one of entrances to the castle. More damage had been done to the castle since the attack on Destiny Islands by dark forces.

And the Betrayal.

Once again, Xoctts cursed the Witch's actions. Why had he trusted her? If he found the Void Witch again, he would avenge the fallen.

Feeling alone and hopeless, Xoctts leaned against a wall and slowly slid down into a sitting position.

 

{Xion}

Sora pushed himself up to his knees, the pain of his wounds nearly causing him to blackout. He looked around as his friends were being hunted down by a laughing figure.

"I'm not going to make it, am I?" He thought.

He looked down to see his wounds. He felt soo tired. But he had to do more.

"Roxas...Xion." He murmured. "This is your fight now."

Sora summoned his Kingdom Key. He turned it so that the blade was pointed towards himself and, like he had done to free Kairi's heart, he stabbed himself.

The point of view seemed to rise up as Sora slumped. He looked up in time to see a grinning face and red blades slashing for him.

"SORA!" Xion screamed as she shot up into a sitting position.

She pulled her legs to her chest and sobbed as the loneliness and sorrow filled her as she sat in the ruins of Twilight Town's Train Station.

Edited November 25, 201311 yr by rikunobodyxiii

Tyler looks at Ventus tending to Xavvix, and walks tower to Ventus, and stands by his side, as his eyes suddenly start to glow a white-colored Light. "If I had to guess, it could be at a World where there's a lot of Darkness, or a "Special Place"... This "Special Place" I'm talking about has a meaning of the life of the Worlds...." Said Tyler, saying something mysteriously. Karen's eyes also start glowing a white-colored Light, as she also walks over to Ventus. "This "Special Place", is where Light and Darkness gather to create miracles... And where enemies would hide out at..." Said Karen, saying something mysteriously. Master Thomas looks on at Tyler and Karen with surprise and shock on his face. "You... You two... Can't be.... Those words..." Thought Master Thomas, mentally thinking about what Tyler and Karen just said.

{Astra}Ven's comment managed to bring Astra's mind back from wherever it was."Track the portal? While it would seem like a good idea, I'm against it."Astra crossed his arms and sighed."It would be rash from us to jump into enemy territory without a plan. Think about it, we show up with no idea of where we are while the enemy is already to attack us."Astra's eyes were focused on Ven, but his hood covered them so no one could see them."But....I will try to track it back to the source if that's what you want."{Yuri and Ainari}"Leave!" One of the snowmen bellowed."You've got to be kidding." Yuri snorted. "I mean...really? They can't-""That's enough Yuri" Aina said while squeezing her companion's hand. "Let's be careful with our words.""I am Zion de Wynter, Princess of Heart and Keyblade Master. Step aside so we may speak to your princess." Zion said."Or maybe not""And I thought I was reckless." Yuri smiled. "But I guess I was wrong."Aini shook her head and looked at the snowmen."Please. It is imperative that we talk with the princess, she could be in danger as we speak." 

{Xion}

Xion watched the snow men for a moment, hoping they would see reason. One lumbered forward and raised its arms to smash down on the glowing Zion. Xion summoned her Keyblade and threw it at one of the creature's arms, severing the limb. The snowman stepped back, roaring in surprise more than pain.

"We are here to help you!" Xion yelled. "We need to return the light and you can help us!"

There was no sign of compression as the whole snowman lumbered forward to attack and the hurt snowman regenerated its arm.

 

{Ventus}

"But what if we're just going to walk into more monsters like Maleficent?" Ven asked, but there was a kernel of doubt in his voice.

He wished he had a better argument for Astra and himself. He was distracted away by his doubts by Tyler and Karen's strange behavior.

"What do mean?" He asked, bewildered.

Tyler raises one hand, and a Corridor of Light, with particles of Light and Darkness flowing out of it opens up as if by Tyler's command. "Beyond this Corridor of Twilight, you may find yourself in "Point Of Light And Darkness", when you're there, we may track the Dark portal down to where ever it may be..." Said Tyler, talking to Ventus. Tyler and Karen's eyes suddenly, returned to normal, and they both fall down to the ground unconscious. Master Thomas and Tom look on at this shocked. ""Point Of Light And Darkness"... I know that place... But "He", "She", and I only knew about that place... Tyler, Karen... Just who are you?" Thought Master Thomas, mentally thinking to himself in his head.

{Astra}Astra offered no sign of response to the whole group's conversation, standing still instead. Something worthy of "his" behavior."We should be stopping wasting time. It doesn't matter the means by which we find our way towards out target. I am sure the Witch as some other use for the Princess, but the faster we move the better."The boy in the black coat's hood moved slightly towards Master Thomas and Tom."I am sure that there are more important things to think about rather than the erratic behavior of those two. The Princess's safety being one of them." Astra then focused on Master Thomas. "Perhaps you can wait until we have the Princess back to question them on whatever is making your mind restless Thomas."{Yuri and Ainari}In a quick motion Yuri pulled Aina back while summoning her Keyblade."Stay back. We do not want our Healer to be hurt."Aina stared at her companion with surprise and confusion."Oh don't give me that look." Yuri said. "I can't let anything bad happen to you."There it was once again. Yuri's sudden change in her normal behavior, but something that Aina was getting used to."It will be useless if you only destroy it slowly Xion!" Aina yelled. "The thing is made from snow AND there is snow all around us. We need to completely destroy it or it will keep regenerating."Yuri smiled while reaching out her hand, a small red glint forming on her palm."So? blast the snow thingy, right?" The small glint then grew into a bigger fireball, floating near Yuri's hand, waiting to be launched. "I can do that! Firaga!"The white haired girl threw the fireball at the snowman that was still regenerating its arm.

Zion sighed.

"Si?"

-I know.-

 

Two Keyblades in hand, Zion launched herself at the wounded snowma . She deftly began slicing an dicing, ending with a slash up, putting her above it. Her wings curled around her.

~Firaga...Wing!~

Throwing open her wings, she unleashed a hail of Firaga blasts upon her foe, but her face was strained. She was using a lot of England rgy, trying these tricks. So many ways to utilize simple magic with her own abilities was, plainly hard.

-We cant keep doing this.- Sione warned. -Our limiter.-

"Screw the limiter."Zion growled. "They are threatening our raven-haired angel!"

-I hate you so much sometimes.-

{Ventus}

Ven's bewilderment grew with Tyler and Karen's actions.

"A point between?" He thought. "What does that mean?"

"Well..." He said. "If we can use...that place to track the portal, I guess we should use it."

He looked a little uncertainly at Thomas and Astra for a moment, then resolve took over.

"We need to try it. Plus, this portal is like going to be like a beacon to everything of darkness around here, so let's go."

His mind made up, Ven jumped through the Corridor of Light.

 

{Xion}

Xion followed Yuri's and Zion's example, using fire spells on the abominable snowmen. The already wounded one didn't have time to move and was struck by the fire spells. It roared as parts of it melted away. It was still alive, but next to useless in the fight.

The second snowman managed to dodge the spells directed at it by dispersing its snow out to fill the air. A moment later, it reformed behind the group.

Xion turned and performed a Fira Raid on it, though it was slightly off target as she noticed Zion's strained expression.

"Zion, you okay?" Xion asked.

The Fire Raid clipped the snowman's shoulder, melting it a little. The snowman snarled and grew ice spikes in its mouth and on its fingers. It moved in to attack from behind.

"Stop!" Came a shout that echoed from everywhere.

The snowman immediately drew back and stood still like a statue.

From the castle, a young woman marched out of the gates. She had long braided blond hair, wearing a teal colored dress that had seen better days.

"You wanted to find the princess of this land?" She called out to the group. "Well, you found her."

Tyler and Karen wake up, feeling their foreheads. "W-what happened?" Asked Tyler, asking himself a question. Suddenly, Master Thomas picks Tyler and Karen up into his arms, and leaps into the Corridor Of Light. Tom, and Xterly run into the Corridor Of Light as they look on at Master Thomas and the others. The Corridor Of Light is left open for Xavvic to use if he wants to come along. "How could they know about that place? Could they be?" Thought Master Thomas, mentally thinking to himself in his head.

Edited March 13, 201411 yr by Tom13

Zion landed beside Xion.

"Morenpowerful spells I use, harder it is to fight. I cant overtax myself or I'llnpass out. I've used a lotnof energy without vetting rest - my Firaga attack back there really took a tollnon my energy reserves."

-Our energy reserves.- Sione corrected.

"So if I pass out, please catch me."

{Astra}Astra watched as his companions made their way into the portal, while he took one last look around the castle."There is no going back now."He then made his way into the portal, but once on the other side Astra saw nothing...only darkness as far as the eye could see, a landscape of nothing in sight, only the void."This...is not right." He said. "Did I came to the wrong place?""But who can say that this is the wrong place Oh Child of Time?" A voice said behind. "Perhaps what you think is right is, in fact, wrong and what you think is wrong may be right.""Who's there!?" Astra yelled while summoning his Keyblade. "Show yourself.""Why, hello…How curious. You humans are normally such a boring bunch. Yet here you are, bouncing about from one world to another with Key in hand, but what use is a Key if it can't open that which you're looking for?"Slowly a small cat appeared in front of Astra, a small purple cat with a grin on its face."As for who I am...Call me Dinn, or Cheshire, or Chessur, or Devnul." The cat's smile only grew wider. "I do not need a name for I know who and what I am. How about you Oh Wandering Wanderer, do you know who and what you are? Or perhaps where're you trying to get to?"Astra couldn't make any sense of the cat or its strange way of speaking, but asked nonetheless."Where am I? I was trying to get to somewhere called "Point Of Light And Darkness" but I ended up here.""And what do you expect to find in such an old place? Surely not what you're looking for, but something important as well. A way back towards a Damsel in disaster or maybe a Light? Or perhaps both of them gathered at the end of a dark path?""That is enough! I have no business here and I need to go back with my group" Astra yelled at the cat. "So if you're not going to help, then let me alone.""Business? That's such a serious word for such a grave problem. It is indeed grave, but it is not serious, nothing is serious. Seriously, it's true" The cat then laughed. "And alone is all you are Oh Child of....Alone and lost without a hope to return to her side or those who you hold dear. This is getting quite boring so I'll take my leave, but I had quite the fun with you so I shall help you with what you seek."Out of nowhere another portal of Light appeared while the cat slowly faded away."We may or may not met again, but it is surely something to look forwards to. Enjoy your trip."Astra was confused, a strange talking purple cat that spoke way to strange was there for a moment before fading away."This keeps getting more and more strange. Oh well...I must hurry."Dismissing his Keyblade Astra ran into the portal coming out on the other side into a place he had never seen before.{Yuri and Ainari}Yuri was staring at the young woman in the teal colored dress."So~ We have our Princess...now it comes the problem."Aina looked between the woman and Xion."Oh well..um...I think you should take care of this Xion." Aina said in a calm tone. "Or Zion, perhaps? I mean...she is a princess too so it would be easy to comprehend our problem if it is coming from another like her."While Aina was talking, Yuri was watching the snowman."I hope it doesn't attack us by surprise." She thought to her self. 

Edited March 14, 201411 yr by Elrandir

{Ventus}

Ven blinked as he stepped out of the portal. He seemed to be standing in some sort of chamber open to the sky. Dominating the space was a white colored circle in the middle of the space, with glowing lines of Light and mirky lines of shadow moving in it.

"What is this place?" Ventus asked, a little quieter then normal, for fear of doing something wrong.

He regained a few of his wits and pressed on.

"And how does it help us find Mercy?"

 

{Xion}

Xion gave Zion a worried look.

"Be careful, then." She said, sounding firm, but her voice wavered for her next line. "I...I don't know if I can do this without you."

With that sheepish admission, Xion was almost thankful for Aina's suggestion that she should talk to the new princess. The Replica Keyblade Wielder stepped forward and tried a friendly smile.

"My name is Xion and these are my friends, Zion, Yuri and Aina." She introduced, feeling Sora's first plan might be in order. "We are Keyblade wielders trying to restore the Light to the worlds."

The blond woman's face looked surprised by this proclamation.

"Keyblade wielders?" She echoed, as if testing the term. "I've heard of you. An old book of my father's spoke of such warriors using that name. You claim to be one of them?"

"Um..." Xion began, hoping the book the lady mentioned said nice things about the Keyblade. "Yes?"

The lady's stiff posture relaxed for a moment as her stern face gave way to a look of relief.

"Then it is a good thing you are here." She said. "My name is Queen Elsa of Arendelle. Please, come with me."

She beckoned for Aina, Xion, Yuri and Zion to enter the castle with her.

{Astra}Astra was still thinking about his little encounter with the strange cat when Ventus spoke."What is this place? And how does it help us find Mercy?""I must ask the same." He said. "I would like to know how this place is going to help us."The boy in the black coat looked around."And I would like to know exactly where we are. You must know something, right? Thomas?"Astra's hood moved slightly in Master Thomas's direction."Your behavior shifted once those two mentioned this place, so be kind enough to tell us exactly what is this place."{Yuri and Aina}Yuri was still looking at the snowman until she heard Aina's voice."ri?..Hey Yuri? We have to move.""What? Oh! Did she agreed? That was quick."Aina nodded and smiled at her companion."Indeed. Apparently a book of the Princess's father spoke about Keyblade Wielders."Yuri glanced at the retreating figures of Elsa, Xion and Zion,"I just hope it doesn't get us in troubles with all the "One legend says the Keyblade saved the world,while another said it wrought chaos and destruction." thing."Aina's smile slowly faded."You're right. Besides, we are Wielders of the Dark."The white haired girl patted Aina's shoulder before following the Replica and the Princesses."If worse comes to worst then we flee."Aina stood still for a couple of seconds before running to catch up with her companions.

Xterly looks around the Point Of Light And Darkness, and noticed carvings of two people. "Guys, looks at this!" Shouted Xterly, as he spots something on a wall. Xterly, Tom, Tyler, and Karen run over to the wall, and look at the pictures, featuring two people, and the center part of the Chamber, and Master Thomas walks over to it. Master Thomas glanced at the pictures, and let out a sigh, and he looked at the text. "Light and Darkness are a Balance, here lies the World In-Between, and thy shall be able to find what is Light and Dark, and where thy would be...That's what it says... Two people I knew made this place..." Said Master Thomas, talking to the group. Tyler and Karen place their hands on the pictures of the two people, and feel a strange feeling within their Hearts. "Why does this... Seem familiar?" Asked Tyler, wondering about the Point Of Light And Darkness. 

Edited March 16, 201411 yr by Tom13

Xavvic screamed in pain . It was as if this point was ripping himself apart. He fell down to his knees.

Zion blushed at what Xion said...then took Xion's hand.

"You wont."

 

Sione silent, Zion stayed close to Xion. Her wings folded in, she looked pretty damn happy at Xion's words.

{Ventus}

Ven followed Tyler over to the wall writing and was about to comment when Xavvic screamed. Ven ran over to him, pulling to his feet.

"We can sight see later." He said, urgently. "Find where Mercy is then come back for us."

With that, Ven helped Xavvic back through the portal.

"That better?" He asked Xavvic once they were through and back to Maleficent's castle.

"It should." A voice said from behind the two.

Ven turned to see Jackie, the dark Wielder he had chased away from the others at Radinat Garden's castle.

 

{Xion}

Xion blushed slightly, so put most of her attention on where they were going. Queen Elsa led the party the way to what once was a large ball room. Now, most of wall was gone and it looked like it was half over a precipice.

"When my kingdom fell darkness, most of my people were..." Elsa began, but stopped.

She closed her eyes and kept control of her emotions.

"My people were turned into dark creatures who attacked the other survivors, turning them into the same things. I managed to keep them out of the castle and they left. But...it's best if I show you."

Elsa walked to the edge of the precipice. She summoned a globe of swirling ice that gave off light. She threw it down the hole. As the light went past, it illuminated several Darkside Heartless frozen as they climbed up what now looked like a bottomless pit. Xion's breath stuck in her throat as the orb kept going down and more Darksides were seen. By the time the orb was beyound sight, Xion had seen an army of Darksides.

"I've been keeping them frozen, but I can't for much longer." Elsa said, allowing the others to see her fatigue for the first time. "Can your Keyblades help with this?"

Edited March 17, 201411 yr by rikunobodyxiii

{Astra}"We should work fast. Something about this place doesn't feel right to me."Astra looked around trying to make sense of the place he now was."For a Wanderer it seems that you don't like to wander on this place." A familiar voice said inside of Astra's mind. "Too close to both Light and Darkness for your comfort? In any case you should go back. The Sleeper and The Two One Boy will need assistance."The silver haired boy glanced at the rest of the group and then at the portal."Give us a call once you're done with your business in here Thomas, but remember that we do not have the time to reminiscence. Now if you excuse me."Astra then walked into the portal.{Yuri and Ainari}"This is in no way good." Yuri said. "I'm amazed by how many Darksides are there."Aina was surprised, very surprised, but she then looked at the Princess."It won't be easy that's for sure, but we have four Keyblade Wielders."Yuri nodded in agreement before looking at the Replica Girl."So? What do you say, Sweety?" Yuri said with a smile on her face. "Will four Keyblade Wielders be enough to vanquish a whole army of Darksides?" She said before looking at the precipice once again. "And any other thing that manage to find its way into the battlefield?"

Master Thomas hears what Astra said to him, but he looked at the text, as he nods at him. "It won't take long now... This place can track the portal down... Everyone who are here, make your way to the center of that circle..." Said Master Thomas, talking to everyone. Master Thomas, Xterly, Tom, Tyler, and Karen walk over to the center of the floor to the circle, and it lights up, activating itself. Tyler and Karen look down at the circle with a surprised look on their faces. "Wow..." Thought Tyler, mentally thinking to himself mentally in his head about what's currently happenong.

Zion's Keyblades flashed into existance, Zion/Sione in Balance.

~Yes. Yes they can.~ they said. ~But we'll need more then us to pull it off. Darksides are formidable and devastating in numbers. We cant take them all on our own.~

{Ventus}

Ven summoned his Keyblade and posited himself between Xavvic and Jackie, while still trying to support latter.

"What do you want?" He demanded.

"Whoa, chilax, dude." Jackie answered, holding his hands up in a mock attempt at defense. "Just here to give you bleeding hearts a hand."

Ven's eyes narrowed.

"What do you mean?"

Jackie jerked a thumb at Xavvic.

"Your little friend there is a wee bit unstable." The dark boy explained. "Dangerous for you lights to deal with. My boss figured it would be best if you let the professionals deal with him, keeping your endangered hides save."

Though he couldn't admit it, Ven was worried. Who ever this guy's boss was could try to enter the situation and Ven didn't think he had the strength right then to protect Xavvic. Astra's appearance through the portal did wonders for Ven's appraisal of his chances.

"He's our friend." Ven said firmly. "We don't abandon friends."

Jackie gave Astra an annoyed look, then chuckled.

"So, your buddy buddy with the dark now, sleeping boy?" Jackie taunted. "Look around. Darkness is the only thing backing you up know."

 

{Xion}

Xion followed suit and summoned her Keyblade. She wasn't too sure with their chances, but they had to try.

"Will try our best, your highness." Xion told Elsa.

The Queen of Arendelle managed a smile.

"I never really liked that term." She admitted. "Please call me Elsa."

Xion smiled and nodded. Remembering what they came here for, the Replica Wielder pulled out the crystal Xemnas had given her.

"I just need to check on something, Elsa." She explained. "Just a formality, really."

She held up the crystal near Elsa. It didn't respond. Elsa looked at it curiously.

"What is that?" She asked. "Is it suppose to do something?"

Zion frowned as the crystal didn't react.

"Elsa? Is there...a Princess of Arendelle?" She asked slowly. Zion dispelled her Keyblades for the moment.

-Most likely. If it isn't reacting to her like it reacted to us, it must mean...there is another.-

At the Point Of Light And Darkness, in the Chamber, a screen pops up with an unknown World being shown, with a wasteland with Darkness in it. Master Thomas points at the unknown World. "That must be the place!" Shouted Master Thomas, talking to everyone. Tyler looks at his Master, and nods at him, as he opens a Corridor Of Light back to where Ventus and the others are. "Good, we need to tell Ven and Xavvix where Vanfore is hiding..." Said Tyler, talking to everyone in his group. He, Karen, Xterly, Master Thomas, and Tom enter the Corridor Of Light, and ran over to Ventus as soon as they appeared. "Ven! The portal is not too far away, it's close, but it's on an unknown World, oh, wait, it's that guy again! What's he doing here?!" Asked Tyler, asking Ventus a question.

Edited March 20, 201411 yr by Tom13

{Astra}Astra was slightly surprised to find out that there was a visitor with Ven and Xavvic, but he tried to make some sense of what was happening."I do admit that Xavvic can be a danger to us, but Ven says the truth. We do not abandon friends."The boy in the black coat summoned his Keyblade and pointed it at Jackie."The Sleeper and The Two One Boy are under my care, you may want to think about your next action or attack us if you dare. I may be Darkness that is true, but I won't leave them alone, of that you can be sure."As Astra finished speaking another portal opened and the rest of the group appeared."Ven! The portal is not too far away, it's close, but it's on an unknown World, oh, wait, it's that guy again! What's he doing here?!" Asked Tyler."You are in a serious disadvantage" He said to Jackie. "You can't seriously think about fighting against all of us."{Yuri and Ainari}While Yuri was busy watching the precipice, Aina was focused on what was happening."How strange. I thought it was going to react.""React to what?" Yuri asked without turning back."The crystal Xemnas gave us. You remember what it does, right?"Yuri nodded and shrugged."So if she is not the one then who else is here?"

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Elrandir

{Xion}

Elsa gave Zion a sharp look.

"Anyone else here is none of your business." She said icily. "You just-"

"Elsa?" A female voice said, approaching from another room.

A moment later a young woman with strawberry blond hair done up into two braids and wearing a winter dress came into the room, holding a frying pan inexpertly as a weapon.

"Anna!" Elsa exclaimed. "I told you to wait-"

"We can't keep hiding." Anna intrupted. "We need help."

Xion looked back and forth from Anna and Elsa, noting a family resemblance. She started to walk towards Anna, but stopped as she felt ice creep up and clamp on her boots. She looked back to see Elsa glaring daggers at her.

"Leave my sister out of this." The Queen of Arendelle said coldly. "She is all i have left."

"Elsa.." Anna began, but stopped as Xion held up a hand, who used her other hand to keep Zion, Yuri and Aina back.

"Your sister may be a Princess of Heart." Xion explained. "Someone who can help bring back the light and put the worlds back the way they should be."

The Replica Keyblade Wielder paused a moment, then continued.

"I know what it is like to lose the things you care about. So you can appreciate it when I say I don't want that to happen to me or anyone again. We can help protect your sister and with her help, we can make things right."

"Please, Elsa." Anna pleaded. "We don't need to hide anymore."

Elsa's stern face softened as she looked from Anna and Xion.

"Very well." She said softly, waving a hand to melt the ice around Xion's boots.

Xion nodded her thanks to Elsa and walked over to Anna. She held up the crystal, which started to glow near Anna.

 

{Ventus}

Jackie chuckled a little.

"See, you might have been right before." He said. "But, I've made friends. Most are old and creepy, but they help out a buddy in need."

"Especially when we sent him here." A disembodied voice added in a flippant tone.

A moment later, Xigbar appeared beside Jackie.

"I'm even here to help junior out."

Tom looks on at Xigbar and let's out a sigh. "Oh dear lord, what is THAT one-eyed pirate guy doing here?!" Asked Tom, wondering what Xigbar's plans are. Tyler glares at both Jackie and Xigbar with a stern look on his face. "So, you work for Xehanort and his Organization, don't you? You must be scared to fight us all by yourself... Although, I have to question you... Why are you here?" Asked Tyler, asking Jackie a question. Master Thomas, Xterly, and Karen watch the conversation with their arms folded.