Kingdom Hearts: Saving Life in Another World

Chapter 69: In the depths of darkness

("Sleep you so called 'Keyblade Wielder'. This body will be mine.")

Subaru woke up after having those words repeat in his mind, making him aware that whatever the voice is in his head, he should be cautious since it is no ally. While this was on his mind, a familiar voice spoke to him.

"You finally woke up, Natsuki Subaru."

"Hm?" Subaru turned towards his right side to see that it was Todd speaking to him, having been sitting down in a chair that happens to be next to the bed Subaru was in. This spoked him and almost caused him to fall off the bed. Todd found this barely amusing though he would've chuckled had the boy actually fallen off the bed.

"I see that you are lively. That is good."

"Haha...yeah..." Subaru says hesitantly has he reflects on the events that happened the last time he was awake.

'So I managed to break through the loop...that's good! It means that we don't have to deal with Sephiroth anymore...but that does leave an important question...'

"...where is my family?" Subaru asked as that was the primary concern of his. Todd took notice of this and immediately responded in a kind manner,

"Don't worry, the four of them are safe."

"Alright that is good..." Subaru had a moment of pause. 'Wait, four of them? That's weird. It would just be dad, mom, and Master Sora. Who else—?'

It eventually hit Subaru that Louis was still with them. He had forgotten about her since his priorities were more towards wanting to save his father and his master while also wanting to find a way to deal with the issues that kept him looping.

Because of this, it made him hesitant that he will start asking questions regarding her since he wouldn't know what to say. Todd looked at Subaru for a brief moment before looking at the exit of the tent they are in.

Subaru took this opportunity to look at his surroundings, wanting to make sure that he isn't in some sort of trap. While he looked around, Todd returned his attention towards him as he began to pay close attention towards Subaru, preparing to interrogate the boy.

"Now then, what exactly were you and your family doing in the woods?"

Subaru turned towards Todd's direction and noticed that the warrior was looking at him with a serious facial expression. This made Subaru aware that if he gives an off answer, he might end up in big trouble with Todd and whoever is around.

"My family—"

("My family and I have been on the move yet we keep bumping into those creatures.")

Subaru had recalled something his father had said in a previous loop, causing him to think that this is the right words to use.

"—and I were on the move yet those creatures have been constantly attacking us."

"Hm, is that so? I can't imagine how annoying that must have been." Todd spoke for a moment, sounding calmly. Subaru wasn't sure if that worked or not but he did notice that the questions weren't going to stop when Todd asked his next question. "You and your brother were wielding a unique weapon. Mind telling me what that was?"

'Shit! I need to be careful with this. If he figures out who me or Master Sora are, we will be in trouble.'

Subaru was aware of how his answer could affect what happens next, making him think of a bunch of possible answers that won't get him and his family in trouble within a few seconds. Eventually he thought of something that could work, prompting him to move his hand up in order to summon Rebirth.