Fractured Twilight {KH Fanfic/Boy Of Choice}

Chapter III

To Ember's surprise, the boys had taken her to their spaceship. A ship they called a "Gummi ship." As they weren't able to use the darkness to create portals like the Organization, they used this ship instead. She was ecstatic! She couldn't help herself from slamming her face against the glass and staring at the scene before her, staring in awe at the stars around her. She had no idea something like this existed just above her head! It was a humbling experience to Ember as she felt the ship zoom. She knew the boys were watching her with slight laughter at her reaction, however she failed to care. Anyone else would feel the same.

Ember had no idea how much time had passed in the ship. Before she knew it her attention was requested by Sora, informing her they were departing the ship. She mumbled in disappointment and followed Sora to an area that beamed them down to the next world.

"You're gonna love the people here." Sora exclaimed as they were walking from their teleporter on the ship. 

Ember took in her surroundings. This world looked similar to hers and reminded her of where she came from. The stone houses and walkways, the bright blue sky, the way the houses were built and even some were undergoing repair as windows were boarded up. However compared to her world this one seemed more dreadful somehow, as it was almost every house that was boarded or seemed abandoned. 

"This is Hollow Bastion, it used to be called Radiant garden until the Heartless arrived." Riku explained as they turned a corner. "Oh well that's no good."

Turning the corner to Ember's dismay there were a group of Heartless surrounding a person in a dead end area. Ember took no time to hesitate and whipped out her weapon, charging towards the fiends. With a surprised gasp the boys followed closely behind after a seconds hesitation.

Ember felt the tension in her head as the scene before her became distorted for a moment.

The Heartless doing what they do best; attacking helpless people.

She allowed the anger to get the better of her, twirling her sword with rage and defeating them with such accuracy that even the victim was staring at her with wide eyes. Ember panted hard and stabbed the ground with the top of her sword, using it to prop her weight against. For just a moment she forced herself to control her breathing as her eyes connected with the victims.

Ember betrayed her own feelings and forced a smile. "Hey there. Are you alright?"

"Aerith!"

Ember heard Sora shouting urgently from only a few feet behind her. She straightened her back and put her weapon away as the boys finally caught up and tended to the woman they called Aerith. Sora assisted her to her feet which allowed Ember to finally focus on her gentle smile and sweet demeanor.

"It's nice to see you again, Sora. I only wish this reunion would have been under better circumstances."

Sora shot her a reassuring grin. "Heya no sweat! We should get you inside quickly before anymore come back. It looks like we have a lot to catch up on."

Ember could do nothing but follow and listen to everyone talk. Aerith was only a few steps away from Merlin's home and happened to be so unlucky as the Heartless couldn't have had better timing with their attack. As Ember followed inside her heart pounded against her chest. The truth was, she wasn't fond of meeting new people. Walking inside the home she was greeted with a bunch of wide eyed characters, causing her to ball her hands to fists as a way to cope with the crowd.

'Where were they when Aerith was surrounded?' She thought to herself as Sora introduced her to everyone.

Leon, Yuffie, Merlin, Cid, and Aerith. All from this world and doing their best to protect it... But clearly not protecting their own. Ember could only grumble to herself as she pressed herself against the further wall from everyone and leaned against it and allowed everyone to discuss the situation. She was simply traveling with Sora until she was able to find Elrena's whereabouts and return home. She had no interest in making friends.