Twisted Hearts

Chapter 12: Taken Away

(This chapter references how I feel about this new series and cannot seem to leave. I love this series, and it will tie me over until Kingdom Hearts releases another game, whether it would be an app or 4. We are stuck here since Kingdom Hearts 4 won't be seen until 2026. I feel no remorse for this chapter. I needed to let this out. Enjoy!)

           Yuu was sitting by herself and observing the peaceful world and was staring at it with wonder. She was surprised that she could go home, but she didn't understand why she didn't want to go home. She observed the friends and family going about their days without a care in the world. She couldn't understand why she was hesitating now.

"Oh, my Great Seven!" Grim complained as he and Sora found her, "It is so obvious! You don't want to leave me! Oh, and the others too, I suppose"

He hopped from Sora's shoulder to land on her lap. She laughed at his mannerism as he sits on her lap to purr against. Sora sat next to her warmly as he offered a warm expression.

"I think it is because you don't want to leave your friends and partner behind" Sora answered simply, "Which is always hard to do. That, or maybe you're not ready to go home just yet"

"You think so?" Yuu asked as she tilted her head to him while petting Grim.

"Sure! I know that feeling too well" Sora answered as he put his hand over his heart, "I didn't want to be separated from Riku and Kairi again nor did I want to leave my home. Though, I didn't hesitate to when it came to protecting them. I believe you're in the same situation with them. You've formed a lot of strong bonds with everyone. You don't want to lose them, but you won't even if you leave. When I left on my journeys, all my friends were with me. They gave me their strength and support as I faced challenge after challenge. So, no matter where you go, I am you will have the same strength and support that your friends give you!"

Yuu stared at Sora with Grim even turning his attention to the keyblade wielder. There was sadness and pain with those words he spoke, but there was also a hint of hope and relief to it as well. There was experience behind those words he spoke.

"Thank you, Sora" Yuu said as she offered some relief to him, "That gives me some comfort. I think you're right. I don't want to leave them just yet. I know my family and friends are worried about me, but I need to stay with them. I am sure I will find a way home, but until then, I will stay with them. I hope that's ok with you and everyone"

"Sure!" Sora encouraged warmly as Grim sighed in relief that she wasn't leaving just yet.

Yuu noticed that and embraced the monster cat who groaned at her affection. With that, the trio decided to stay here for a bit and rest here before returning to everyone, unaware of the looming threat approaching them and their friends.

The students from the Heartslabyul were sitting in the garden near the castle. Riddle was sitting on a white bench with Trey and Cater was sitting on either side as Ace and Deuce were pacing in a frustrated manner.

"Seriously, how could they say that about Riddle?!" Ace said in a frustrating manner with Deuce fuming while pondering something, "Sure, he did hurt those students, but I don't see Riddle acting out like that! How rude!"

He expected Deuce to chime in, but he didn't. Ace turned to his fellow freshmen who was lost in his thoughts.

"I am just thinking about this" Deuce said slowly, "But I don't think they're ideas of us aren't wrong, but it is also not right. I also noticed Princess Kairi wasn't one of the wielders who were against us. I think there is more to this than we know"

"So, are you going to side with them instead of us?!" Ace snapped.

"No! I am thinking!" Deuce defended, "I don't think this is right, but I think there's more to this! Think about what the Queen of Hearts did in the footage. She did attack them and used her position to fight back as well as her rules"