A Reason To Smile

Chapter 7: Who are you?

(This chapter is when I start diverging away from the Splatoon Manga and more into the Kingdom Hearts Arc.)

It was a beautiful day in the city of Inkopolis. Birds were chirping, Inklings were enjoying doing Turf Wars and others, like you, your friends and girlfriend, were in the park having fun. Goggles and Rider were throwing a ball to one another, Specs and Headphones were having a conversation under the shade of a tree, while you and Bobble were sitting on a bench holding hands. You tell Bobble a joke that you heard while walking through the Square the other day, causing her to laugh.

To say you and Bobble were happy was an understatement. The past few months have been a wonderful experience. Team Blue had battled with the rest of the S4, Army, Aloha, Mask and Skull. You never forgot the moment after the battle with Mask.

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Team Blue was celebrating their victory over Team Cyan led by Mask. To them, Mask was a little weird, saying how he hates Inklings who love life. During the battle, Mask went and started questioning why Bobble was always smiling. Bobble told him that she always had her friends and you to hang out with and be around. You don't know what he said, but it made Bobble's smile twitch slightly.

After the battle, Bobble ran up and met you half way. She pulled you in for a kiss, causing the crowd watching to start cheering. But your moment was interrupted when Mask came up, apologizing for his behavior.

Bobble: Apology accepted! But...

You felt something change about Bobble, as if her aura became a little sinister.

Bobble: My team and I are used to getting made fun of, but if you say anything bad about Y/n again, I will give you a reason to truly hate life. Got it?

You could see the fear flash through Mask's eyes even through the gas masks's lenses. He nodded and ran away.

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You never knew what Mask said as Bobble never told you but it never bothered you. Bobble always protects you. You became more comfortable in this world, but your still a little anti-social. Only being found somewhere near your friends and girlfriend. After Bobble's little fit of laughter, the two of you leaned in and kissed each other. 

Rider: Get a room you two.

The two of you separate from each other to see your friends standing there.

Bobble: Sorry.

Everyone said they wanted to end the day at Crusty Sean's. But on your way there, the familiar sound of a Corridor of Darkness open up in front of everyone. Once again, a cloaked man walked out. But his hood was already down revealing his black hair with silver streaks, an eye-patch covering his left eye and a scar on his right cheek. You motion Bobble behind yourself.

Y/n: What do you want, Xigbar?

Xigbar: Well how nice of you to remember me. Let's see, what did Roxas call you? Y/n right? You know it's been some time since Vexen first introduced you to us, hey, I have an idea! How about you come with me back to the Organization to re-introduce you?

You respond by summoning Fate Rebellion.

Xigbar: Now now, no need to bring that thing out. I'm not here to fight.

Y/n: I don't think I believe you.

Xigbar: Oh but I mean it! I gotta saying you know? Never mess with Keyblade wielders. But I can't say the same about these guys.

As soon as he said that, Sniper Nobodies appeared and aimed at you.

Xigbar: Last chance kid.

You took your battle stance, causing Xigbar to motion with his hand. The Nobodies charged their weapons. Before they fired however, the hooded man who saved you last time appeared behind two of the enemies and took them out with a single swing of his sword. He then jumped and flipped landing right behind you.

Ansem: looks like you need my help again.

Y/n: I might.

Ansem: think you can keep up?

You look back and smirk at him.

Y/n: I think I can manage.

And with that, the two of you attack the Snipers. Throughout the fight Xigbar called for reinforcements and a group of Dusks joined the fight. Slashing and casting magic at the seemingly endless horde, you feel a connection with Ansem. He seems to feel it too as the both of you jump back to the middle. The two of you twirl your respective swords around in your hands before raising them high into the air. A blast of Light and Darkness erupted from the both of you, the Light and Darkness swirling around each other. After the blast receded, reveling all the Nobodies were defeated, Ansem pointed his sword at Xigbar.

Xigbar: Damn you. Always getting in our way.

He then disappeared. Everyone, including Ansem, continued their way to Crusty Sean's, but no one feels like eating. 

Specs: Okay, this is the second time a mysterious cloaked man showed up who know you. Just what is going on here Y/n?

Headphones: Yeah, I thought we were friends, so why are you keeping secrets?

Bobble: Guys, please. Y/n...

Y/n: No Bobble. They should know. The two men you saw were Xemnas and Xigbar. They are two members of a group called Organization XIII. This consists of a group called Nobodies. A Nobody is what is left behind after one gives their Heart to the Darkness. Afterwards, an empty shell remains.

Goggles: So you are a Nobody as well?

Y/n: No. For I had no Heart to give. I was created by the Organization's scientist, Vexen. I was his first attempt at an artificial Heart. But deemed a failure by Xemnas, the leader, he locked me in the dungeons. For so long I was alone, until someone named Roxas came to my cell one day. He then introduced his other friend Axel. But one day, Roxas disappeared and Axel let me out. Then I came here, and I met all of you. My Heart was empty, devoid of nothing. Then all of you gave me a purpose. You filled my Heart with Light. I'm sorry I brought all of this on you.

You felt a hand rest on your shoulder, looking up to see Specs.

Specs: We're not mad at you. We just wanted to know what is happening. Thank you for telling us.

Ansem: I'd hate to break up the touching moment, but I have to ask you something Y/n.

Y/n: What is it?

Ansem: You can wield a Keyblade, a weapon of Light. And you have a disdain for the Organization. I would like your help.

Y/n: My help? For what?

Ansem: To find my friend, Sora.