A Second Chance

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Why did I include the Aqua-Ansem scene so early, some are asking? Because I believe she probably turned "dark" sometime very soon after KH2. Maybe it's just my opinion, but I think she was probably "dark" for years, trapped beneath the water and sucked down into the abyss until Riku and Mickey started spending a lot of time down there in KH3. For my timeline, I think it makes sense. If people think it happened later, like during DDD, then just pretend I gave you guys a glimpse into the future XD

Also, this chapter is going to have some... more adult themes than some might expect for a series that's been pretty light so far (underage drinking).

Full disclosure: I'm gonna be doing a "time skip" before we get into the meat of the "modern day" plot where everyone gathers to fight Xehanort because, well, I'm not 16 and don't wanna write like everyone is 16! lmao

So be forewarned that soon everyone's gonna be older and acting older. It seems that everyone is fine with me taking... liberties with the plot of KH3, and I'm kinda running wild with that in my head. So expect drinking, mild sexual situations, etc. The KH plot is actually fantastically dark if you think about it, and I want to explore that darkness without the "Disney" feel, if that makes sense? Like let's be real, in real life people like Riku and Vanitas and Lea would curse freely, most of these people (even Sora) would numb the pain however they could, they'd all suffer from at least minor PTSD, etc. I personally love reading stories that get into this stuff, so I'm gonna be exploring that here because I love angst and this series is just screaming for angst.

But obviously there's still gonna be tons of fluff and cute scenes and people acting like idiots because C'MON, it's me XD

This chapter is shorter but there's lots of important plot points so I think that makes it even :3

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Sora and Riku's fight against Xemnas lasted for what felt like days, as they careened through the darkness facing off against foe after foe. Finally, once the last one was gone, all that remained was Xemnas. His weapons were unusual – dual laser swords – and he moved with a quickness that was nearly impossible to keep up with.

But Sora and Riku never let up, remaining relentless in their assaults on the man. Without warning, Xemnas suddenly soars towards Sora, so fast that the brunet can't do anything in time. Riku lunges to the side, taking the full brunt of Xemnas' attack as his laser sword collides with Riku's back. With a cry of pain Riku's sent tumbling to the ground as Sora leaps forward, grabbing Riku's Keyblade from his hand as he propels towards the Nobody.

Using both his own as well as Riku's Keyblades, Sora sends the blades into Xemnas' body over and over again, momentarily allowing his rage to expand and expel on the monster who's put them through so much. One last hit sends Xemnas flying in the air, and he comes to a stop floating above them.

Sora runs towards his friend, holding out his Keyblade to him.

"Riku," he hurriedly states, as he glances down at his friend.

Riku nods as he reaches his own hand out, his palm resting against the cool hilt of Sora's blade. With them both holding onto the Keyblade, the weapon is surrounded by light, which continues to grow and expand until finally it spews towards Xemnas in a single, piercing shot.

The light bursts through Xemnas' chest, sending the man hurling backwards as he's knocked off his balance. Xemnas reaches a hand out towards the boys, doing his best to fight against the light swirling around him, but he's so match. Under the harsh light, Xemnas' body crumbles, fading into nothing but black specs.