A/N: Alright, as I've already stated, this is my first KH fanfic, so go easy please. And, it's written as if KH2 doesn't happen, but follows right after CoM. Follow? Good. Here's the Summary:
Riku gets a surprising letter from his father whom he never met. So, he joins forces with old friends and new to find this man. Will he succeed? Or will he and his friends hearts fall to the darkness?
If you'd like to view it on ff.net, it's there also, my name is EverlastingDarkness (go figure), and the second chapter is up there already!
Riku and King Mickey approached a small town at the edge of the road. The town was was bustling with excitement, not a Heartless in sight. A clock tower stood at the center of the town, with a train station leading from it. An ocean glistened at the edge of town, its waves crashing lightly onto the shore. For as far as the eyes could see, this place was nothing but goodness. Except to the far right, where a glimmer of darkness stood. But, paying no attention to that side, Riku and Mickey walked through the front gates.
“I am so glad to be out of that castle.” Riku sighed. “I wonder where we are.”
“Well, let’s ask somebody! Excuse me!” Mickey called to an old man in a wizard outfit. “Oh, hello Merlin!”
“If it isn’t King Mickey! How have you been?” Merlin greeted cheerfully.
“Just fine. Say, you wouldn’t happen to know where we are, would you?”
“Why, we’re in Twilight Town, a place only existing in the twilight. Though, anyone can reach it. People of the light, like you and me, live on the north side of town, which is where we are now. People of the dark live on the southeastern side of town. We usually don’t have many existing in the twilight, but when we do, they live where ever else. But they never stay for long.”
“Do you have any idea why?” Riku asked.
“Not at all. We only have one family who’s lived here for a while now. Who knows how much longer they’ll stay. Oh, what is your name?” Merlin asked Riku, who was looking around and not paying attention.
“Oh! I’m Riku.”
“Riku? Why, I believe there’s some one here looking for you. A young man just about your age. You can find him near the train station. He has some sort of letter for you.”
“Oh, um... thank you.” Riku ran off toward the clock tower. I wonder if it’s Sora! But, why would he have a note for me? Maybe it’s some one else. He began to wandered around the train station a bit.
“Excuse me. Are you Riku?” A voice asked from behind him. He turned to see a young blonde teenager approaching him. Riku nodded unsurely. “I was asked to bring you a letter from your father. Um... I don’t have it right now, but I can go home and retrieve it! I’ll be right back.”
“Wait. Who are you? You look so much like my old friend, Sora.”
“Well, that’s partly because I’m Sora’s other half. You can call me... uh... the BHK!”
“The BHK? What’s that stand for? Do you not have a real name?”
“The BHK stands for blonde haired kid, and yes I do have real name. I’m just not ready to release it at this time.” He said a little unsurely and smiled. “Heh. Anyway, I’m going to go get that letter! I’ll be right back.”
My father? How does he know my father? Has he found a way to Destiny Islands! Maybe he can take me to Kairi! I wonder how she’s doing... Riku thought to himself as he sat on a nearby railing that blocked the railroad track.
“I’m back!” Came the ecstatic voice of the BHK. “Here you go!” He handed Riku a folded up piece of paper, with a gold emblem in the shape of a wing on the front. “Well, don’t just stare at it! Open it up!”
To my dearest Riku,
I’m not to good with introductions, so I’ll just jump right into it. Your parents on Destiny Islands are not your real birth parents. When you were born, our world was in darkness. Your mother and I didn’t want you growing up in that mess. So, we contacted our friends living on the islands to see if they could take care of you for the time being. They said they’d be glad to take you in, so we sent you off.
Over the years, they wrote many letters to us, your mother and I, just so we could keep up with how you were doing. But, just about three months ago, I got a letter from them stating that you disappeared when their world was taken to the dark, about a year to two years ago. This was devastating news for me. I had to take measures.
I sought out a man by the name of Diz. He told me everything. He mentioned a man named Ansem, and that this man had possessed you, taken over your body. He said you used the power of darkness to your advantage. Then you became afraid of it, fought it, tried to escape it. But, you couldn’t. You had to find your light within, and use the darkness, that both would make you stronger.
He also told me to seek out the one called the BHK. It seems that you two are of the same kind, existing in the twilight. I said to myself:‘My son? Existing in the twilight?’
So, I wrote this note for you, and gave it to him. I would like to see you sometime, my son. Ask the BHK. He knows the way.
Sincerely,
Your father
Riku sat down in a daze. This was so much information for him, he couldn’t take it all. “Who... wrote this?” He asked. “And, why couldn’t he give this to me himself?”
“I’m not supposed to tell you. He told me not to.” Said the BHK, sitting next to Riku. “I couldn’t even see his face, so I can’t tell you what he looks like.”
“And, how do you know the way? Why can’t I find it myself.”
“Because it’s extremely hidden in the midst of darkness. I’ve been there before. For some reason, the world hasn’t totally disintegrated. There’s some light keeping it alive. I’ve been there before.” The BHK and Riku stood up. “Come on! Let’s go to the Gummi Ship port! I want to show you my totally awesome ship! Then, we can take off to find your dad!”
Well, this guy seems nice enough. I guess I can trust him. Plus, I need him to find my father, whoever that is. Why does he want to meet me now? I’ve got my own problems to worry about. Riku thought as he followed the BHK rather slowly. I wonder why now, all of sudden, he wants to meet me. Couldn’t he meet me sooner? What’s the deal with this guy?
Before Riku knew it, they had arrived at the port and was at the BHK’s ship. It was absolutely amazing. There were many guns and lasers, and awesome shields for protection. And the design was astounding. “Wow.” Riku breathed, running a hand along the side of it, admiring the paint job. “The outside is sweet!”
“Oh, you like the outside? Well, wait till you see the inside!” He pressed a certain button on his keys allowing the side door to open. Riku stared in awe.
“Man... now this is amazing!” The cockpit was made for up to four people, with each chair given the ability to spin so you could talk to people behind you. In the back was a small bathroom, that way it would be easier to travel long distances without stopping for a break. Also near the back was a little mini refrigerator and stove for easy cooking on the go. And during flights, there were couches on either side, with a few bean bag chairs surrounding them. And, for even more comfort, the floor was carpeted. “Whoa... a TV? With gaming systems and everything!”
“Yeah. My friends and I travel everywhere. We compiled all our savings to get this ship, and to fix it up as well. It took three or four years to get this much.” The BHK flopped down in the driver’s seat. “Oh, and by the way, we’re also going to look for Sora. If we don’t find him before we find your dad, I would like you to stay with me until you do. Is that alright?”
“Yeah, that’s fine. I’d like to see him anyway.” Riku sat down in the front passenger seat.
“Then, it’s a deal!” They shook hands. “Alrighty! Buckle up and get ready for take off! Oh yeah!” The BHK was about ready to turn on the ignition when he heard some one yell at him. “Ugh... what is it now?”
“Don’t you go taking off just yet.” It appeared to be a woman, obviously related to the BHK.
“Aunt Rinoa... what do you want now?”
“I will not have you running off on another adventure.” Rinoa scolded. “Don’t you remember the last time?” The BHK glanced towards the ground and nodded. “And what exactly happened, hmm?”
“I dropped Yuffie in hyperspace.”
“Exactly! Now, I don’t want the same thing to happen to this young man. What is your name?”
“Riku.”
“Alright, Riku. You,” she pointed towards the BHK, “come home, now. Your friend may stay for dinner. If that’s alright with you Riku.”
“Thanks, uh, Rinoa.”
“Say, Aunt Rinoa...” The BHK began. “Riku is new to this town, and doesn’t have anywhere to stay. Can he stay in the guest bedroom?”
“Oh, you poor thing. Did the Heartless get your home?”
“Uh... yeah... er, something like that.” Riku said nervously, stepping out of the Gummi Ship with the BHK.
“Well, you’re welcome to stay with us for a while. You seem like a nice guy. Oh, you’re probably starved. Come one now, make haste you two. Supper’s in the oven right now.”
A/N: Alright, I know you probably recognize some names, am I right? I’m using the character Rinoa, but she’s probably different in here than she is in the game (never played FF8, just heard of it). Just imagine her as a normal, typical aunt. And, if you already think you know Riku’s father, please don’t spoil it for everyone by saying “Riku’s father is !” when you reply. Thanks in advance!
Riku gets a surprising letter from his father whom he never met. So, he joins forces with old friends and new to find this man. Will he succeed? Or will he and his friends hearts fall to the darkness?
If you'd like to view it on ff.net, it's there also, my name is EverlastingDarkness (go figure), and the second chapter is up there already!
A Journey to the Dark
Chapter One: Incredible Meeting
Chapter One: Incredible Meeting
Riku and King Mickey approached a small town at the edge of the road. The town was was bustling with excitement, not a Heartless in sight. A clock tower stood at the center of the town, with a train station leading from it. An ocean glistened at the edge of town, its waves crashing lightly onto the shore. For as far as the eyes could see, this place was nothing but goodness. Except to the far right, where a glimmer of darkness stood. But, paying no attention to that side, Riku and Mickey walked through the front gates.
“I am so glad to be out of that castle.” Riku sighed. “I wonder where we are.”
“Well, let’s ask somebody! Excuse me!” Mickey called to an old man in a wizard outfit. “Oh, hello Merlin!”
“If it isn’t King Mickey! How have you been?” Merlin greeted cheerfully.
“Just fine. Say, you wouldn’t happen to know where we are, would you?”
“Why, we’re in Twilight Town, a place only existing in the twilight. Though, anyone can reach it. People of the light, like you and me, live on the north side of town, which is where we are now. People of the dark live on the southeastern side of town. We usually don’t have many existing in the twilight, but when we do, they live where ever else. But they never stay for long.”
“Do you have any idea why?” Riku asked.
“Not at all. We only have one family who’s lived here for a while now. Who knows how much longer they’ll stay. Oh, what is your name?” Merlin asked Riku, who was looking around and not paying attention.
“Oh! I’m Riku.”
“Riku? Why, I believe there’s some one here looking for you. A young man just about your age. You can find him near the train station. He has some sort of letter for you.”
“Oh, um... thank you.” Riku ran off toward the clock tower. I wonder if it’s Sora! But, why would he have a note for me? Maybe it’s some one else. He began to wandered around the train station a bit.
“Excuse me. Are you Riku?” A voice asked from behind him. He turned to see a young blonde teenager approaching him. Riku nodded unsurely. “I was asked to bring you a letter from your father. Um... I don’t have it right now, but I can go home and retrieve it! I’ll be right back.”
“Wait. Who are you? You look so much like my old friend, Sora.”
“Well, that’s partly because I’m Sora’s other half. You can call me... uh... the BHK!”
“The BHK? What’s that stand for? Do you not have a real name?”
“The BHK stands for blonde haired kid, and yes I do have real name. I’m just not ready to release it at this time.” He said a little unsurely and smiled. “Heh. Anyway, I’m going to go get that letter! I’ll be right back.”
My father? How does he know my father? Has he found a way to Destiny Islands! Maybe he can take me to Kairi! I wonder how she’s doing... Riku thought to himself as he sat on a nearby railing that blocked the railroad track.
“I’m back!” Came the ecstatic voice of the BHK. “Here you go!” He handed Riku a folded up piece of paper, with a gold emblem in the shape of a wing on the front. “Well, don’t just stare at it! Open it up!”
To my dearest Riku,
I’m not to good with introductions, so I’ll just jump right into it. Your parents on Destiny Islands are not your real birth parents. When you were born, our world was in darkness. Your mother and I didn’t want you growing up in that mess. So, we contacted our friends living on the islands to see if they could take care of you for the time being. They said they’d be glad to take you in, so we sent you off.
Over the years, they wrote many letters to us, your mother and I, just so we could keep up with how you were doing. But, just about three months ago, I got a letter from them stating that you disappeared when their world was taken to the dark, about a year to two years ago. This was devastating news for me. I had to take measures.
I sought out a man by the name of Diz. He told me everything. He mentioned a man named Ansem, and that this man had possessed you, taken over your body. He said you used the power of darkness to your advantage. Then you became afraid of it, fought it, tried to escape it. But, you couldn’t. You had to find your light within, and use the darkness, that both would make you stronger.
He also told me to seek out the one called the BHK. It seems that you two are of the same kind, existing in the twilight. I said to myself:‘My son? Existing in the twilight?’
So, I wrote this note for you, and gave it to him. I would like to see you sometime, my son. Ask the BHK. He knows the way.
Sincerely,
Your father
Riku sat down in a daze. This was so much information for him, he couldn’t take it all. “Who... wrote this?” He asked. “And, why couldn’t he give this to me himself?”
“I’m not supposed to tell you. He told me not to.” Said the BHK, sitting next to Riku. “I couldn’t even see his face, so I can’t tell you what he looks like.”
“And, how do you know the way? Why can’t I find it myself.”
“Because it’s extremely hidden in the midst of darkness. I’ve been there before. For some reason, the world hasn’t totally disintegrated. There’s some light keeping it alive. I’ve been there before.” The BHK and Riku stood up. “Come on! Let’s go to the Gummi Ship port! I want to show you my totally awesome ship! Then, we can take off to find your dad!”
Well, this guy seems nice enough. I guess I can trust him. Plus, I need him to find my father, whoever that is. Why does he want to meet me now? I’ve got my own problems to worry about. Riku thought as he followed the BHK rather slowly. I wonder why now, all of sudden, he wants to meet me. Couldn’t he meet me sooner? What’s the deal with this guy?
Before Riku knew it, they had arrived at the port and was at the BHK’s ship. It was absolutely amazing. There were many guns and lasers, and awesome shields for protection. And the design was astounding. “Wow.” Riku breathed, running a hand along the side of it, admiring the paint job. “The outside is sweet!”
“Oh, you like the outside? Well, wait till you see the inside!” He pressed a certain button on his keys allowing the side door to open. Riku stared in awe.
“Man... now this is amazing!” The cockpit was made for up to four people, with each chair given the ability to spin so you could talk to people behind you. In the back was a small bathroom, that way it would be easier to travel long distances without stopping for a break. Also near the back was a little mini refrigerator and stove for easy cooking on the go. And during flights, there were couches on either side, with a few bean bag chairs surrounding them. And, for even more comfort, the floor was carpeted. “Whoa... a TV? With gaming systems and everything!”
“Yeah. My friends and I travel everywhere. We compiled all our savings to get this ship, and to fix it up as well. It took three or four years to get this much.” The BHK flopped down in the driver’s seat. “Oh, and by the way, we’re also going to look for Sora. If we don’t find him before we find your dad, I would like you to stay with me until you do. Is that alright?”
“Yeah, that’s fine. I’d like to see him anyway.” Riku sat down in the front passenger seat.
“Then, it’s a deal!” They shook hands. “Alrighty! Buckle up and get ready for take off! Oh yeah!” The BHK was about ready to turn on the ignition when he heard some one yell at him. “Ugh... what is it now?”
“Don’t you go taking off just yet.” It appeared to be a woman, obviously related to the BHK.
“Aunt Rinoa... what do you want now?”
“I will not have you running off on another adventure.” Rinoa scolded. “Don’t you remember the last time?” The BHK glanced towards the ground and nodded. “And what exactly happened, hmm?”
“I dropped Yuffie in hyperspace.”
“Exactly! Now, I don’t want the same thing to happen to this young man. What is your name?”
“Riku.”
“Alright, Riku. You,” she pointed towards the BHK, “come home, now. Your friend may stay for dinner. If that’s alright with you Riku.”
“Thanks, uh, Rinoa.”
“Say, Aunt Rinoa...” The BHK began. “Riku is new to this town, and doesn’t have anywhere to stay. Can he stay in the guest bedroom?”
“Oh, you poor thing. Did the Heartless get your home?”
“Uh... yeah... er, something like that.” Riku said nervously, stepping out of the Gummi Ship with the BHK.
“Well, you’re welcome to stay with us for a while. You seem like a nice guy. Oh, you’re probably starved. Come one now, make haste you two. Supper’s in the oven right now.”
A/N: Alright, I know you probably recognize some names, am I right? I’m using the character Rinoa, but she’s probably different in here than she is in the game (never played FF8, just heard of it). Just imagine her as a normal, typical aunt. And, if you already think you know Riku’s father, please don’t spoil it for everyone by saying “Riku’s father is !” when you reply. Thanks in advance!
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