Twisted Hearts

Chapter 9: Watchman of the Underworld Duels with the Fiery Assassin

(Idia reminds me so much of my boyfriend. No, he did not try to restart the world, but he is the biggest nerd, smartest, most handsome, and wonderful partner that I could ever ask for. I cannot thank him enough for everything. That being said, yes, Idia is one of my favorite characters. Lea is also a favorite because of everything he does. Enjoy!)

          Idia was surprised to find himself in a completely different setting, but this place also felt familiar to him. It was as if he had a connection to it. That, or he played a video game that had a similar level design to it. He was standing in an empty coliseum. There was no one in the white stands. His magic pen was placed in his magical device that he designed as a skull. He pulled a screen to examine the world and his situation. He has to find a way home.

"Well, certainly didn't expect someone like you to cause trouble in the worlds" Lea's cocky voice spoke as Idia let an "eep" out and turned around.

"W-what is going on?!" Idia exclaimed in disbelief as he stared at the fiery keyblade wielder, "I didn't do anything! I just woke up here! Please! I just want to go home! If you send me home, I will not cause any trouble!"

Lea placed his hands on his hips as he looked at Idia. The flaming blue hair reminded him of Hades...

"Hey, before I do that, I've got a question" Lea asked as he held his right hand above his head, "Are you related to Hades?"

Idia was surprised as he calmed down a little.

"Oh, yes! He's one of the Great Seven" Idia replied in relief, "I am the dorm leader that was inspired from him"

Lea sighed as he raised his head up to think for a moment. If the person before him has a connection to Hades, then that could pose as a problem for them. Someone like him shouldn't be allowed to move freely. Lea smirked as he lowered his head and grinned.

"Ok, well, I'm gonna have to take to my friends" Lea said simply as he held his right hand out to summon his keyblade in a burst of flames, "We can't exactly have someone like you running around!"

"What?! Totally uncool! What kind of NPC does this to someone who needs help?!" Idia replied in horror as he took a step back.

"You can run, but I will catch you. I'm good at that!" Lea said with a grin as he ran, jumped, and raised his keyblade above his head!

Idia let out a scream as he turned and tried to flee. He tripped on his feet and fell as Lea smirked, fire gathering around the blade. Idia whimpered as he let out a scream. Lea swung the keyblade downward to deliver a strike, but they were surprised to hear a metal clang!

Idia opened his eyes and gasped in relief and worry, "Ortho!"

His little humanoid brother was holding his arms up and blocking Lea's strike.

"Big brother! I am grateful I was able to reach you in time!" Ortho replied as he smiled and glanced at him before facing Lea, "Who is he? Is he an enemy?"

"I believe so" Idia answered as he stood up, feeling a little confident and better about their situation, "He wanted to take me somewhere else when I knew who Hades was"

Ortho's golden eyes flashed as Lea's were wide. He wasn't expecting this, but he couldn't face two on one. He made his keyblade disappear in fire before grabbing Ortho's arms, catching the humanoid off guard! Idia was surprised as Lea smirked and used his hands to unleash fire and burn Ortho's arms! Ortho quickly pushed the fiery wielder back who then had fire bursting from his feet to help push him away!

"Ortho! Are you ok?!" Idia exclaimed with worry as he tried to reach his little brother.

"I overran that step" Brain declared as he pointed his keyblade right behind Idia.