World of Hearts: Linked as One (Book 1)

1-1: Neo Bastion

Last time on World of Hearts: Linked as One...

Kizuna was just a normal kid living a normal life until one fateful morning he met Yoh Asakura, a shaman accompanied by the spirit of a long forgotten samurai called Amidamaru, Madoka Kaname, a magical girl from Mitakihara city, Izuku Midoriya aka Deku, a boy who possesses a Quirk that holds other Quirks, Ruby Rose, a huntress hailing from Vale, and the enigmatic Balan, a keyblade wielder of unknown origin. He also came into contact with Riku and Xehanort, two keyblade masters that he strangely knows. The boy is thrusted into a conflict with a group called Eternal Darkness when one of their agents called Lance attempted to assassinate him, only for the boy to triumph against a powerful monster sent by his assassin.
Faced with undeniable truths, the boy decides to go to Daybreak Academy to not only grasp the secrets behind his power and those of Sora, the Boy of Destiny, but to also achieve his dreams of becoming a hero.

-1-

An airship was in route to Neo Bastion. Onboard that ship was Kizuna. He had spent months on training and studying for the entrance exams that awaited him. He was going to arrive at the fortress city that was the accumulation of mankind's collective wisdom and wealth, the real crown jewel of human civilization. He was already issued a commuter pass prior to the trip. He was in his seat as the ship continued its journey to Neo Bastion. He wondered how everyone else was doing as he looked through the window.

"We meet again, Kizuna Daichi,"

Kizuna quickly turned around and saw... Yoh?

"Yoh?" Kizuna asked before getting up.

Yoh smiled.

"Surprised that I'm here, right?" Yoh asked. "I figured that if you were going to Daybreak, I might as well come along with some friends I know."

"B-But what about you're engagement?"

"Don't worry about that. Anna is here too, as well as Madoka, Midoriya, and Ruby and all of their friends." Yoh said.

"Madoka and Midoriya are here too?" Kizuna asked.

"Well, we all agreed on one thing," Yoh said. "Someone has to look after you."

"We're the same age..." Kizuna said.

"I know, but you never know when someone is attempting to assassinate you," Yoh said.

Kizuna scowled.

"It was that one time only," He replied. "Besides, I was training for a whole year for this."

"And you're going to spend the next 3 years learning and getting stronger," Yoh said. "Quite the ambition you got there."

Kizuna got up.

"Come on, everyone's waiting for us," Yoh said, to which Kizuna nodded.

He and Yoh began to walk down the aisle.

-2-

Madoka was excited today. It had been a while since she last saw Kizuna. She knew the option of coming to Daybreak Academy was a difficult one to make. Leaving the comfort of her home in Mitakihara for a new life in Neo Bastion was a decision that she alone had to make, no matter how much it weighed on her heart. Her friends, the rest of the Holy Quintet, went along with her. She looked at Homura, who approached Madoka.