My Strength Comes From Those I Love(Pokémon ver.)

Land of Departure(Riku)

My Pov

"Hikari, what's wrong?!" Yami yelled. Everyone came into the room. I pointed at the small boy who was once my baby, Tai. Eve was looking at him in shock.

"Is that... Tai?" Kage asked. Tai just simply smiled.

"Hi Auntie Aqua, Auntie Yami, Auntie Kage." Tai said. The said aunts all had the same confused looks on their faces that I did, although mine was more shock than confusion.

"How did he go from a baby to a five year old overnight?" Lea asked.

"I don't know. Master Yen Sid might know." Aqua said.

"I hope so." Kairi said.

Riku's Pov

Wherever I was, it was night. I could only see thanks to the small lamps that lit the paths. What kind of world was this? I walked around, looking for anyone who may live here, when something bumped into my leg. I looked to see a small girl clutching a rabbit with an Eevee right next to her. Wait, that was...

"Hikari?" I asked. She looked up at me.

"How do you know my name? Have we met?" Hikari asked. I remembered this was a Sleeping World, so this Hikari probably hasn't met me yet. Glaceon went over to her Eevee and sniffed her a little. His tail started wagging. That must have been Eve.

"No. It's just you remind me of someone who's name is the same." I said.

"Oh. Well, you know my name, but I don't know yours." Hikari said.

"Riku." I said. The second I told her my name, she blushed.

"Oh this embarrassing!" Hikari cried. I couldn't help but smile a little. She stopped panicking, cleared her throat and curtsied. "It's nice to meet you Riku and let me be the first to welcome you to my home; Land of Departure."

"Land of Departure? Is that the name for this world?" I asked. Hikari nodded. So, I finally get to see what her home is like. Lycanroc jumped into Hikari's arms and nuzzled her face.

"Ouch ouch ouch!" Hikari exclaimed, laughing a little. Lycanroc jumped down and did the same to Eve.

"Vee vee vee!" Eve exclaimed.

"What brings you here?" Hikari asked.

"I... uh... I'm just passing through." I said.

"Oh. Riku, are you from another world?" Hikari asked.

"Why ask that?" I asked.

"Because only me, Terra, Aqua, Ven and Master Eraqus live here. So, that means you are, right?" Hikari asked. Before I could answer I heard two people call out to Hikari.

"Hikari!" one voice called.

"Where are you?" the other asked.

"I'm over here!" Hikari called back. Two people, walked into view; a man and a boy. With them were a Shiny Flareon and a Shiny Jolteon. The man I recognized. Terra, the one who gave me the ability to wield a Keyblade. The other was...

"Roxas?" I asked. All of them looked at me weird.

"Roxas? This is Ven." Terra said. Ven? Then I remember Aqua telling me about Ven and how Hikari loved him the most out of the her, Terra and him.

"Who are you?" Ven asked.

"I'm Riku. I'm just passing through here." I said. Both of them looked at me as if saying they didn't believe me. Before I could say anything else, several Nightmares appeared.

"What are they?" Ven asked.

"Whatever they are, they're not friendly." Terra said.

"Hikari, go hide!" I yelled. She didn't argue. She grabbed Eve and ran off. Me, Terra and Ven defeated the Dream Eaters. That's when I heard Aqua's voice.

"What's going on?" Aqua asked. Aqua came into view, with Hikari clutching her leg. Eve was hiding behind Vaporeon.

"Some weird creatures came out of nowhere and attacked us." Terra said.

"We got rid of them, though. No problem!" Ven assured.

"Who's that?" Aqua asked.

"Riku." Hikari said.

"Do you know what those things are, Riku?" Terra asked.

"They're called Dream Eaters. There are good ones called Spirits and bad ones called Nightmares." I explained.

"So... those were Nightmares?" Ven asked.

"Right." I said.

"Well, I think that might be what Master Eraqus wanted to talk to us about. We need to head back." Aqua said. I felt something tugging on my pant leg. I looked down to see a sleepy Hikari wobbling back and forth. I bent down so she could climb on my back. She wrapped her arms around my neck and we started walking by to the castle. Glaceon picked up Eevee and carried her.

"Strange how Hikari trusted me right away." I said.

"That's how she is. Because of Amarata and her gift." Terra said.

"Gift?" I asked.

"Yeah. From what Master Eraqus told us. It was when Hikari was born. Her parents had asked seven fairies to be her godmothers. They each also gave her a gift." Ven said.

"Aura gave Hikari the gift of beauty; not just the physical beauty she already had, but a beautiful soul and heart to match." Aqua said.

"Wisteria gave Hikari the gift of wit; saying it would bring her much bliss." Terra said.

"Grace gave Hikari the gift of grace; saying she would go through life with a smoothness that'd make everyone feel good about themselves." Ven said.

"Terpsichore gave her the gift of dance; which couple with grace would make her loved by all." Aqua said.

"Melody gave her the gift of song; she'd have music wherever she goes." Terra said.

"And Amarata gave her the gift of love; her heart would be so full of it that she'd never know envy or hatred." Ven said.

"That last part didn't take as much." I mumbled.

"Huh?" Terra asked.

"Nothing! Just mumbling. I thought there were seven. I only count six." I said.

"The last one was the youngest, but boldest fairy; Primrose." Aqua said.

"She gave Hikari the gift of peace; saying she would experience hardships, but would always find peace with them and bring it to others with her light." Ven said.

"I hope those gifts insure Hikari will be a good person when she's older." Terra said.

"Don't worry, I have a feeling she will be." We finally reached the castle. I turned around so Ven could slowly take Hikari off my back and Jolteon took Eve. "I better get going." I said.

"Be careful." Aqua said. They walked up the stairs and into the castle.

"Finally, you idiots quit talking. I swear, I was about to gag." a voice said. I turned around to see a boy dressed in a suit that was similar to the one I wore a year ago. He wore a helmet so I couldn't see his face. Next to him was an Umbreon.

"Who are you?" I summoned Road to Dawn. Both Lycanroc and Glaceon started growling. He snickered and removed his helmet. My eyes widen when I saw his face. It was Sora's face. "Sora?" I asked.

"Sora? I don't know who that is, but my name is Vanitas. The dark part of Ventus's heart." the boy said. This guy was Ven's darkness? Then why did he look like Sora? "I don't know who you are, but you better not get in my way. Master Xehanort's plan starts tomorrow." This guy was with Xehanort?! He smirked, summoned a portal and disappeared. What was going on? I looked back at the castle and saw the Keyhole appear. I used my Keyblade and unlocked it.