Nomura has stated the following about the ending of KH3D:
Here's why I think it will do just that:
And no, I'm not using the term "fall" loosely as in he'll increase his affinity to darkness, I mean he is going to side with Xehanort WILLINGLY!
Let's start off with a glance at the trailer of 3D first:
[video=youtube;m3c-BfG4Pxw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3c-BfG4Pxw[/video]
Notice the pattern the video has of giving two words on a slide that are antonyms. One of them is goodwill and malice, and the following slide is Sora and Riku.
Most likely, malice is referring to Riku rather than Sora (the kid's an innocent Mary Sue after all).
But the trailers are so vague, so that could mean anything, right? I'm not so sure...
What does Riku value most besides his friends? The state of the worlds, actually...much like Master Xehanort.
After all, Riku tells Xemnas that the reason he had been fighting is because the Organization, through lesser Nobodies and Heartless, "mess up our worlds".
Oh yes, let's not forget how BBS's "Xehanort Report" made Xehanort seem more of a tragic hero than villain. In fact, some of his values are the following:
Even though he doesn't act like it, Xehanort knows that light is necessary. He knows that the worlds need balance. And this fact is what will ultimately lure Riku in.
Surprisingly enough, the best way to lie is to tell most of the truth. At some point in 3DS, Xehanort will approach Riku. He will offer him a position at his right-hand, explaining to him that all he wants to do is help the world. Riku will shout out every accusation he can think of... he'll recount all the cruel acts Xehanort has done.
And the man will reply quite simply: the ends justify the means. Riku understands this rationality perfectly. He did anything that was necessary to awaken Sora, even attacking innocent Nobodies like Xion and Roxas (the only innocent Nobodies really).
Xehanort will point out what Riku has seen himself. Regardless of how many incomplete beings (Heartless and Nobodies) Sora and his friends have defeated, the fragmented existences continue to roam about the worlds. Xehanort will claim that this is due to the imbalance between darkness and light... he will recount how he himself encountered the creatures in his travels as a youth, although their sightings were rare at the time.
At this point, Riku would have debated with Xehanort's Heartless through his dreams for the Mark of Mastery exam (the trailer hints at this), so he will be vulnerable and gullible. The boy will consider Xehanort's offer, and ask what must be done to balance the worlds.
Xehanort will state that the only way to achieve an equilibrium of twilight is through the power of Kingdom Hearts. The entity will grant the power to make both the Realm of Darkness and Realm of Light equal in power.
Riku will give into temptation. He'll join Xehanort with the hope of stopping the destruction that had plagued the worlds during his travels.
Thanks for taking a look at this! Lemme know what you think. I honestly don't WANT this to happen, but I got a sinking feeling.
Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts 3D are not the same. However, it is a brand-new adventure starring Sora and Riku. The story is on par with that of a numbered title, and I'm sure the ending will shock fans
Here's why I think it will do just that:
RIKU FALLS (again)
And no, I'm not using the term "fall" loosely as in he'll increase his affinity to darkness, I mean he is going to side with Xehanort WILLINGLY!
Let's start off with a glance at the trailer of 3D first:
[video=youtube;m3c-BfG4Pxw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3c-BfG4Pxw[/video]
Notice the pattern the video has of giving two words on a slide that are antonyms. One of them is goodwill and malice, and the following slide is Sora and Riku.
Most likely, malice is referring to Riku rather than Sora (the kid's an innocent Mary Sue after all).
But the trailers are so vague, so that could mean anything, right? I'm not so sure...
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What does Riku value most besides his friends? The state of the worlds, actually...much like Master Xehanort.
After all, Riku tells Xemnas that the reason he had been fighting is because the Organization, through lesser Nobodies and Heartless, "mess up our worlds".
Oh yes, let's not forget how BBS's "Xehanort Report" made Xehanort seem more of a tragic hero than villain. In fact, some of his values are the following:
My brother pupil Eraqus thinks only in absolutes. He has persuaded himself that light is the only way, but forgets that light cannot exist without shadow. I believe a balance of light and darkness is what sustains our World, but too much of the darkness has been stamped out, disrupting that balance.
Even though he doesn't act like it, Xehanort knows that light is necessary. He knows that the worlds need balance. And this fact is what will ultimately lure Riku in.
********************************************
Surprisingly enough, the best way to lie is to tell most of the truth. At some point in 3DS, Xehanort will approach Riku. He will offer him a position at his right-hand, explaining to him that all he wants to do is help the world. Riku will shout out every accusation he can think of... he'll recount all the cruel acts Xehanort has done.
And the man will reply quite simply: the ends justify the means. Riku understands this rationality perfectly. He did anything that was necessary to awaken Sora, even attacking innocent Nobodies like Xion and Roxas (the only innocent Nobodies really).
Xehanort will point out what Riku has seen himself. Regardless of how many incomplete beings (Heartless and Nobodies) Sora and his friends have defeated, the fragmented existences continue to roam about the worlds. Xehanort will claim that this is due to the imbalance between darkness and light... he will recount how he himself encountered the creatures in his travels as a youth, although their sightings were rare at the time.
At this point, Riku would have debated with Xehanort's Heartless through his dreams for the Mark of Mastery exam (the trailer hints at this), so he will be vulnerable and gullible. The boy will consider Xehanort's offer, and ask what must be done to balance the worlds.
Xehanort will state that the only way to achieve an equilibrium of twilight is through the power of Kingdom Hearts. The entity will grant the power to make both the Realm of Darkness and Realm of Light equal in power.
Riku will give into temptation. He'll join Xehanort with the hope of stopping the destruction that had plagued the worlds during his travels.
Thanks for taking a look at this! Lemme know what you think. I honestly don't WANT this to happen, but I got a sinking feeling.