Kingdom Hearts-Loveless Connection

[Songbird Rebel 151]

Hey guys,

 

This is Songbird Rebel here, dropping by with a little food for your thoughts and a little challenge for your knowledge of all things Kingdom Hearts. For those who don't know what Loveless is, it is a poem/epic recited by Genesis Rhapsodos throughout Crisis Core. And although I haven't played any of the Final Fantasy, especially Final Fantasy VII where the poem is found or heard of, but I do know that (*spoiler alert ahead*) at the end, Zack gave the Buster Sword to Cloud when the former sacrificed himself to protect his best friend. And for those who have already played 385/2 Days, you may have noticed the similar manner that Roxas have retrieved his two signature Keyblades from Xion. Or say the story behind Birth by Sleep and the appearance of Zack in Olympus Coliseum. Anyway, I digress. When I first heard and read Loveless, my mind was blown away as well as have a feeling that it sounds more like a prophecy. So I decided to give you two versions of it (the original one and a modified version created by yours truly) and you see if there is any connection to the Kingdom Hearts series or see if you can interpreted the poem from your knowledge of the Kingdom Hearts series. Without any further ado, I'll give you the original version of Loveless:

 

Prologue

When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end

The goddess descends from the sky

Wings of light and dark spread afar

She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting

 

Act I

Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess

We seek it thus, and take to the sky

Ripples form on the water's surface

The wandering soul knows no rest

 

Act II

There is no hate, only joy

For you are beloved by the goddess

Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds

Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul

Pride is lost

Wings stripped away, the end is nigh

 

Act III

My friend, do you fly away now?

To a world that abhors you and I?

All that awaits you is a somber morrow

No matter where the winds may blow

My friend, your desire

Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess

Even if the morrow is barren of promises,

Nothing shall forestall my return.

 

Act IV

My friend, the fates are cruel

There are no dreams, no honor remains

The arrow has left the bow of the goddess

My soul, corrupted by vengeance

Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey

In my own salvation

And your eternal slumber

Legend shall speak

Of sacrifice at world's end

The wind sails over the water's surface

Quietly, but surely

 

Act V 

Even if the morrow is barren of promises,

Nothing shall forestall my return.

To become the dew that quenches the land

To spare the sands, the seas, the skies

I offer thee this silent sacrifice

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And now for the second version; but before I could go on, I would like to share with you my thought of the original version that have allowed me to change the wording a bit. First off, when I heard the "War of the Beast", I instantly figured that it's the Keyblade War. and the "Wings of Light and Dark" would be the Keyblades. I would continue on, but I would be spoiling the challenge for y'all. So with out any further ado, here is my version of Loveless:

 

Prologue

When the Keyblade War bring upon the world's end

The Goddess descends from the sky

Her wings of twilight spread afar

She guides us to light, her gift everlasting

 

Act I

Infamous in mystery is the gift of the Goddess
We seek it thus, and take to the sky
Ripples form on the water's surface
A seeker's life knows no rest

 

Act II

There is no hate, only joy

For you are beloved by Her Grace

Hero of the light, Healer of all worlds

Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul

Pride is lost

Wings stripped away, the end is nigh

 

Act III

My friend, do you fly away now?

To a world that condemn you and I?

All that awaits in a somber morrow

No matter where the winds may blow

My friend, your desire

Is the bringer of life, the gift of the Goddess

Even if the morrow is barren of promises

Nothing shall forestall my return

 

Act IV

My friend, Destiny is cruel

Neither dreams nor honor remains

The arrow has left, the bow of the Goddess

My soul, corrupted by darkness

Hath endured torment, to fulfill the heart's desires

In my own salvation

And your eternal slumber

Legend shall speak

Of sacrifice at the world's end

The wind sails over the water's surface

Silently, yet strong

 

Act V 

Even if the morrow is barren of promises

Nothing shall forestall my return

To become the light which bathe the world

To spare the land, the sea, the sky

I offer thee this secret sacrifice

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So there are the versions of Loveless and please feel free to voice your honest opinion on it. See if you can interpreted the poem from your knowledge of the Kingdom Hearts series.

 

Until next time, 

This is Songbird Rebel, signing out

Edited March 15, 2017 by Songbird Rebel

[Josuke Higashikata 2,141]

That was pretty good! I've always liked Loveless, and I like this as well! It feels like it either about a Seeker of Darkness, or Riku. But that may just be me.

[Songbird Rebel 151]

That was pretty good! I've always liked Loveless, and I like this as well! It feels like it either about a Seeker of Darkness, or Riku. But that may just be me.

I can see it, especially if the Seeker of Darkness could be referring to Master Xehanort, himself. As well as Riku.