Heartless: A Male Reader x Kingdom Hearts Story

Chapter 13B: Friends

*Third Person POV*

"Where do you think hearts go?"

"Huh?" Ava said, turning to the figure leaning over the railing, "Whatever do you mean, Y/n?"

"Where do hearts go?" Y/n repeated, looking up at Kingdom Hearts, "Of course I know about the Heartless. But... what about the other hearts? The ones that don't become Heartless."

"I... I don't know..." Ava said, scratching her chin under her mask, "I would imagine they become a part of Kingdom Hearts."

"Hmm..." Y/n grunted.

"What brought on this line of questioning?" Ava implored, "It's unusual for you to spend this much time here. You prefer to be out in the courtyard or with your friends."

"I would rather be anywhere but here," Y/n said solemnly, "I needed a space to think."

"What?"

"Ava, what are the Dandelions?"

"Y/n, where did you..."

"Just tell me," Y/n growled, "It shouldn't be a surprise that I know about it."

"The Dandelions," Ava began, "Are a group of keyblade wielders that I have chosen. They are the strongest, with the greatest aversion to darkness."

"And what's the purpose?" Y/n asked, almost incredulously.

"I...I don't really know," Ava replied, averting her eyes from Y/n, "The Master of Masters told me I had to."

"Of course," Y/n growled, "And when were you intending to tell me about this? Seeing as you've told literally everyone else I care about."

"Y/n," Ava said, searching for her words, "I was going to tell you last."

"At least you can admit it."

"Because," Ava continued, a note of firmness in her tone, "I need you to lead."

"What?"

"The Dandelions will split into the unions, but the Foretellers will not be there to lead," Ava explained, "So, I have chosen people like you to take lead when the time comes."

"And what would I do as leader?"

"Do what I do," Ava said frankly, "Lead the keyblade wielders to a brighter future. And that's why, if you accept, I want to entrust you with this."

She passed a book with a blue cover towards me, with a winged heart on the front.

"The Book of Prophecies. Everything that will ever happen has been written in these pages by the Master of Masters himself. Each of the Foretellers has one of these, but you will be the only Dandelion to have this."

Y/n took a second to stare at the book, his fingers running over the elegant exterior.

"I'll think about it," He said, handing the book back, "I just... need some time."

Y/n began to make for the exit, only to freeze as Ava called out to him.

"Dark times are coming Y/n," She called, "You'll have to choose a side soon enough."

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Fira landed in the keyblade graveyard, the four quadrants of fallen keyblades surrounding her. It was an eerie place, one she had only visited when Yen Sid's training demanded it.

"Mickey!"

Fira's voice rang out as the only sound, as the mouse king turned to face her.

"Fira!" Mickey called back, "I'm glad you came."

"Same here," Fira replied, "Tell me, is it true? Did Terra really...?"

"See for yourself."

Both turned their heads to see another figure landing not far from them. It was unmistakable, Terra's keyblade glider landing a few yards away.

"I can't believe he'd..."

"I understand," Mickey said, patting her leg slightly, because she was too tall for him to reach her back, "But right now, we have to focus on our mission. As Keyblade Master's, it's our responsibility to deal with the darkness."

"Of course," Fira said, her keyblade appearing as Terra began to get closer, "Let's do this."

Her armor appeared around her, and Mickey's own keyblade appeared as he followed behind her slightly.

"Good to hear."

Fira and Mickey picked up the pace, breaking into a full sprint towards Terra's still-walking form. Fira leapt into the air and swung her keyblade, ready to attack.