Video Game: Kingdom Hearts SOS: The Road To Light

Base blew the smoke rolling off his Keyblade from the Seeker Mine spells that had taken care of the king before the eruption could finish him. When he heard Ananta shout "WHAT", he looked over and saw her fixated on Nigo. He looked to Nigo, then back to Ananta, and shook his head.

"Uh? Is there something sketchy about him besides the precarious proximity to an unspeakable slur in his name? Am I missing something?"

Over by the racers, Vanellope was back in her poofy dress and he heard her give a royal decree in a sickly sweet, princessy tone.

"Everyone who was ever mean to me will be... executed."

"Wow. Do I we have to go? I kinda wanna stick around and see what happens next. Look! Look! Ananta! Those twerps who sicked the data replicas after us are crying because they know they're doomed! Ah, come on, we gotta stay!"

 

Like Ananta, Steel had noticed the results that Vanellope's glitching had on Nigo. Whilst Sebastian was commenting on the similarities between their teammates' name and racial slurs, the lupine gripped a paw to her shoulder.

"Hold on a sec." He whispered. "Don't go needlessly jumping to any conclusions yet. We've seen a lot of weird stuff." Too much weird stuff if he was being honest, and this was by no stretch of the imagination the weirdest, or even likely to be the last. Still, He always tried to be logical. "If it is him, and we confront him here, it's just a lost cause; he'd curb stomp us and go back to our allies with them none the wiser. Let's... just observe him for a bit. At least until we get back to the others. We can decide what to do going forward when we get there." He shrugged as Vanellope began what sounded like her new reign of terror. "Besides, it might not be... quite the same Aux that we know."

 

Luna looked over to Stratos as he assured everyone he was alright. Luna looked back over to Ignis as she continued crying. The crying girl looked at Luna attempting to form words, but nothing came out. Silence filled the room for a few moments. Luna pondered as to remedy the situation. After a moment, Luna had an idea. Smiling, Luna placed her forehead against Ignis' forehead. "It's alright. Let it all out." Luna paused as she patted Ignis' head. Moments went by before Luna spoke once more, "You saw something or somebody that really hurt you in the past, didn't you?.....I can kind of relate to that in a way. The best thing to do is just let it all out. If you keep your feelings bottled up, your hurt will only get worse." Luna continued patting Ignis' head as she continued to smile at Ignis.
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It was a relief to know that Stratos was alright, though the same clearly couldn't be said about Ignis. "She must be experiencing the worst of it then." Luna was currently trying to comfort her while he stood there alongside Stratos. The last time that he had actually spoken to Ignis, that he could easily recall, was al the way back in Land of Dragons where she was a he at the time. Kel did know that she was in Country of Musketeers as well, but there was still plenty on his mind during that world and thus he didn't make any time to try to get to know anyone. Right now didn't feel like the best of times to start asking about that kind of thing either.

 

Looking over her shoulder, Ananta nodded at Steel. "You're right, but we better leave now. We've got a lot more work ahead of us anyway." she said, stepping towards where Nigo went. She closed her eyes and reopened them, first noticing cushions and bits of chairs everywhere. She then saw blood on the ground and Ignis, sobbing over something. Ananta felt her natural instincts overwhelm her and she ran over, stopping and looking at Luna first. "Is she okay?" she asked, looking at Ignis. Without hesitating, Ananta took Ignis' hand and started to try and cover it with a bit of a bandage she had stashed away for times like this.

Magic would heal the pain, but a bandage would keep it from hurting more. "Remember back when we were asked about what we wanted most out of life? I want to heal and protect overs. You said you wanted to protect and save people as well. I'm not so sure destroying furniture is going to save anyone." she said this, patting Ignis' hand gently while she used Cure magic. "But I can tell you this. You can still help and protect those here. You're better than whatever haunts you. Right?" Ananta looked Ignis in the face. "I'm only making a guess here, but you seem to be haunted by things you can't control. We all are, I think..."

Ananta closed her eyes a moment and breathed in. "I let my family and my world down. Countless lives were flickered out because I was unable to stop the darkness. I won't let that ever happen again." Ananta said, looking at Ignis. "Tell me a little bit about yourself." she said. "I want to listen to all your troubles."​

 

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Andrew turned to the others when he was ignored. When he said they should be going. The girl in blue hair yelled at Nigo/ Aux, drawing unwanted attention. It was probably not the smartest thing to do. They were lucky that Nigo decided to on going into terminal and back to Game Central Station. He was not sure what Ananta had been thinking. Then steel had said 'At least until we get back to the others.' He had said the same thing not minutes before but of course no one paid attention. He could not agree with Steel more. He turned to Steel and Base and said simply, "power in numbers." Then turned to the terminal and walked through it, and before he walked through said "see you all on the other side."

steel went up by 1 friendship.

He landed back to Game Central Station and noticed that everyone seemed to be back already. He spotted Hikaru unfortunately he was talking to others. He walked close to him, but not to close as it wood seem like he was listening to what he was saying. All he would have to do now is wait for Hikaru to be done talking. While he waited he kept his watching Nigo/ Aux to see what he was doing. He was ready for whatever he would do he was sure.

 

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Ignis stayed silent as Luna began to pat her head. There was a part of her that felt this scene was slightly weird, being older than Luna and yet being comforted as a child, as another part that felt refreshed. She thought back to some years ago, when the same thing used to happen much more frequently, and many times she would end up being comforted by her close friend. Though technically at that point in time the friend in question was more like a "Nurse from Hell" who wouldn't take the word no for an answer, but that was neither here nor there.

Ananta and Luna tried to get Ignis to talk about what was going on, but she really didn't feel like putting out a sob story. And she knew that compared to Ananta, her life wasn't all that bad, but it still didn't feel any better for her. Ignis knew how to fix this problem, but it wasn't something that was going to go away just by talking about it. She had tried that before, and it didn't nothing. Looking back on it, she might not have had any attacks in a long while because she always felt like she was doing something to stop the cause. It might not have been much, but it was the only thing she could have done at the time. Now, traveling with everyone else and not being in her own world, there was a pulling sensation that if she went home, she'd find everything gone. It was a scary thought, and every moment she thought about it, it felt like there was a clock just ticking down, and once it hit zero, she'd lose everything, just like Ananta; well, maybe not everything. Her world would still be there, but just a living hell.

Ignis had dried up her eyes at this point and tried to calm her breathing. She knew she wasn't okay yet, but it wasn't going to help her or anyone else by cowering. She just hoped that nothing like this happened again, at least while with this group.

"I know you guys are trying to help," Ignis waved Luna's arm away and puller her other hand away from Ananta, "But this isn't something that's going to be resolved just talking about it. I've been chased by a living nightmare for the past four years, and it won't go away until I get rid of the cause back in my own world. I'm just thankful I didn't hurt anyone this time."

She got up, shakily, and looked at the mess she had caused. "Thanks for trying to help though, and I do mean that sincerely."

 

Base began to think about the fact he didn't have a nemesis. Enemies from past adventures, yes. But a true rival? No. He looked around and surveyed the Keybladers for a candidate.

Ignis was having a moment, and he was too well-acquainted with most of them to start changing the landscape of his relationship with them. He was having a hard time until he spotted AJ's fresh face.

"Hey! Hey you! Your face is... dumb. Like, super, super dumb!" He shouted over to AJ, looking him direct in the eye. He didn't really mean it, but he did need a rival, and a random one would do just as well.

Granted, there was truth in what AJ had said about "strength in numbers". But he could still have a nemesis AND fight against a greater evil (okay, an ACTUAL evil) by his side, right?

 

Kaida heard Hikaru's surprise and raised an eyebrow before nudging him, "Of course she's a princess, come on I know you paid more attention in class than me." then Kaida realized that this might not have been something she learned through the Academy, it may have been something through the Order. Kaida shifted her hand towards her chin to think for a minute before mumbling under her breath, "Actually... you might not have known that... it might have been an Order thing, my bad." she dropped her hand and looked to him, "Yeah, she's a princess of heart... with uh..." Kaida stared for a moment before holding up her hands and counting, "Luna, Eilonwy, Kida, Snow White... wait... no she wasn't on that list. Okay back to the top." Kaida reset her fingers and counted again, "Luna, Eilonwy, Kida, Merida, Elsa, Pocahontas, and...." Kaida paused for a minute to remember who it was on her list, on the list of princesses for that time and she remembered and beamed a bit, snapping her fingers, "Minnie. Like... Minnie Mouse, the one from Disneytown?"​

 

Luna nodded as Ignis spoke and gave Luna and Ananta her thanks. As Ignis explained her situation, Luna thought back to her situation for a moment before shaking her head. She looked at Ignis before speaking. "If there's anything on your mind, don't hesitate to say anything." Luna patted Ignis' shoulder before walking away from Ignis'. She looked over to Aislinn and saw she was talking to a stranger. Curious as to who this person was, Luna walked over to the two. "Hey! Who's your new friend?" Luna smiled before reaching her hand out for a handshake. "My name is Luna. What's your name?"​

 

There was a little too much that seemed to go on in that short time span. When this Sho appeared with a megaphone and began talking... she wasn't exactly expecting much. But when he materialized Glen out of the room for speaking up, Kaida reached out and yelled, "Glen!" but was cut off from everything when this man continued on as if nothing even happened. She closed her eyes and tried to hold back the anger she was feeling at the scenario already for losing Glen in the blink of an eye, but then the revelation of who X was happened.

Apparently, it was Aux, which she honestly hadn't expected considering the build on this hooded guy wasn't exactly the same. And the second she saw Aux she was filled with even more rage, now redirected towards her former friend. But something was... wrong. Aux did not have his memories, and thus was not the Aux she knew. And when the man decided to make modifications on the deal and made Aux remember up to... some point. He knew who she was, but Kaida didn't care. She knew this was a temporary fix. If they all got out of here, Aux would probably just turn on them again, she wasn't going to trust him no matter what. Aux was ported out of there after the Sho situation was dealt with by a man named Megumi who wanted to figure out what exactly to do with him.

When she heard Hikaru mention Aux, Kaida gritted her teeth and turned towards Hikaru, "Forget about Aux! It's part of the game. This isn't who he is, we all know it!" Kaida grabbed her hands and held them tight as she asked, "What about Glen? What's gonna happen to him?" she looked pained over the fact that her friend was gone, if anything, Glen was one of the closest companions she had here, he had been with her since Corona. She was sick of losing so many friends in the blink of an eye.

Kaida looked over towards the portal to Shibuya as she said, "Aux could disappear for all I care. It'd make things so much easier, and probably be the merciful way to end him." she was very hostile at the idea of him, "I don't care what he once was."​

 

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Andrew was waiting for Hikaru to be done talking with Kaida when Base came up to him. Then Base said, 'Hey! Hey you! Your face is... dumb. Like, super, super dumb!' Really he thought that was something a child would say. It was kind of funny in a way. "OK." He did not know what else to say to Base. What Base had said had not effect on him whatsoever. What he had been through in his home had made him strong and this was nothing in comparison. What Base had said did not even bother him.

He daw that Hikaru and Kaida continued to talk. That was when some random person steeped into the room. Who must be the game master. Then Glen said, 'Hey, why don't you-' before he was cut off. Then someone said, 'No comments from the peanut gallery! Your opinions are garbage! CRUNCH! I'll add them to the heap!' before he could do anything the person pressed a button on his glove, which caused Glen to digitize out of the room. He could not even do anything about it. He had to get him back.

Then the man said, 'Time for a little quiz... what is the probability of the hooded guy being some one you already know!' Soon Nigo's hooded form changed to Aux's black and white armor, towering over them. the man then pressed a button on his glove which held everyone in place, paralyzing them. He could not move at all. He did not even get the chance to tell Hikaru what was going on, but now it did not matter because he knew. Then some other person came in with sunglasses. Then the two people started talking. He was somewhat at a lost of what was going on. Then the guy with sunglasses said, 'I suppose I should've be surprised.. Mr. Minamimoto was always as resourceful as a rat. Rest assured he will be found. Along with your missing friend.' He was going to ask why he could not just bring Glen back now. It seemed like other thing were on his mind. Soon Aux was goon too.

The man then said, 'Do forgive m on account of this unprofessional instance. I assure you, the worlds that Sho put you through will count towards your overall progress.' He did not even know who this person was. Then there was something about a warp pad bringing them back to Shibuya. and Yue waiting for them in preparation for there final set of of worlds. He looked to Hikaru and now might be a good time to talk to him, but somthing seemed to be on Hikaru's mind. It did not seem like a good idea right now anyways. At this point he did not think he would get the chance to get to talk to him. He felt so alone. The only person that he was close to being his frienf\d was now gone. Glen, why him? He did nothing to help him. If he could not help glen, was he strong enough to pass the final test?

He walked away from the others felling like he could have done something to help Glen. He did not know what he was going to do now. The closest person to him was now gone and he did not know the others that well. He would have to somehow get Glen back. How was the question. He would just have to continue so he could somehow find a way to get Glen back.

What now he asked himself as he looked at the others.

 

Ananta looked over to see the loudmouth with a megaphone start yelling at them. Apparently he was very upset they didn't make things interesting enough to him. She rolled her eyes and shook her head, watching Glen retort to him. Suddenly, Glen was gone in the blink of an eye, causing Ananta to gasp. What the heck happened to him? Was he gone forever...?

not way was she able to speak up, seeing as suddenly, Nigo was revealed to be Aux to everyone. Ananta gritted her teeth, cursing herself for not saying anything sooner. Of course, they were now paralyzed and all she could do was listen to Sho.

Everything after was odd to Ananta, but she understood it all. Although the others from less developed worlds probably felt like fish out of water. Either way, Ananta sighed and looked over to Kaida and Hikaru.

"I know Aux has done some stupid things. What I believe, however, is he had a reason for doing it...no matter how ridiculous it may be." she said, trying to reassure them. "And Glen's okay! He was just digitized like the others!"

Ananta shook herself and stepped closer to Hikaru. "Are you going to be okay....?" she asked, putting a hand on his shoulder.​

 

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While everyone was trying to reassure and comfort Ignis after her breakdown, it seemed that the latter was not in the mood to talk about things. Stratos wasn't sure what specter haunted her past, and though it seemed like something terrible for her, he also knew that he was in no real position to help her. So, leaving her be until she was ready to talk about with anyone was all he could really do. Turning around to face everyone else, everything seemed to grind to a halt as a man appeared before them. While Stratos had no idea who this person was at first, he soon recognized the voice as their temporary game master. While he began to berate the group for their performance, as Glen talked back, he was soon sent away in some kind of data stream thing.

Eyes going wide in shock, Stratos seemed ready to fight, only to find himself paralyzed. Gritting his teeth in frustration, Stratos could only listen to the game master talk about the mysterious figure with them, and his eyes went wide in shock as a reveal took place. With the figure that was with them, appearing to be Aux, Stratos couldn't help but feel a burning fury and fear build up inside of him. Seeing the sight of the man that was responsible for their demise last time, the boy was filled with uncertainty if they were truly ready to face him again, yet all the same their was a burning desire to get what was right. Yet, Aux had seemed far more confused than anything else. Seeming unsure of what was going on, apparently missing some of his memories, his fury turned to confusion briefly as the scene continued on.

Before the situation got any more out of hand, though, their first game master had appeared once again, sorting everything out as Sho left and he had sent Aux away. Telling them to go on to the last part of their exam, Stratos was freed from the paralysis, left only unsure as to what had just happened. However, his thoughts were given direction once again as Kaida made her comment, nodding in agreement. If who he was there was just a result of not knowing who he was, then Aux would almost certainly be their enemy once again when this was all over.

Getting ready to leave, Stratos was following Kaida as he heard Ananta's comment about Aux having a "reason," for doing what he did. Stratos was baffled at this, as if the girl was trying to redeem the man by simply stating he had a reason. Sure, he had a reason. A very clear one to Stratos. He wanted to descend all the worlds into darkness, that was plenty a reason. The boy was still worried about Glen as well as she attempted to reassure them, and with a flat, monotone, "yeah, I'm sure you're right," Straots made his way to the portal and left.

 

Kaida heard Ananta's response and couldn't believe the words she was hearing. The yellow haired girl turned towards her with a glare and saw her place a hand on Hikaru's shoulder, as if she was more prioritized to console him. But shile she didn't necessarily mind that fact, what she said about Aux pissed her off infinitely more. Kaida walked closer to Ananta and pushed her back a little bit so she wasn't directly next to Hikaru, and Kaida punched her square in the face.

The problem here, was that Ananta was a lot tougher than she expected, and when the punch collided Kaida grabbed her wrist in pain and tried to shake it off while she spoke angrily, trying to keep tears back from her eyes, "He had reasons? I don't care if Aux was hand picked by the Conductor himself to carry out his wishes. I don't care what his "reasons" were, his reasons mean nothing. What his actions were matter!" Kaida hissed a bit as she backed away, tears pouring out of her eyes and she said, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions. You weren't friends with him."

Kaida paused and felt the tears pour out more as she croaked out, "Do you know what it's like to have your best friend wish you dead? And you don't know what happened to make him that way? To have all of those years of friendship torn apart because of reasons?" Kaida felt her hands tighten, she remembered for the longest time thinking it was her fault. Like when Hikaru had been in a coma, and she wasn't there. When Aux turned to darkness, and she wasn't there.

Kaida took a breath and said, "Maybe you do... but what I've taken from this is that he can't be trusted. This may be the Aux I knew, but it's not the Aux he is now. And I don't trust Aux the way he is now." and Kaida turned to walk away and left through the portal to head to Shibuya.​

 

Ananta stumbled backwards and stared at Kaida, confused for a moment before being punched in the face. She then got an earful for what she had said. Ananta listened closely to Kaida and rubbed her nose, stifling the bleeding and trying to rub the pain away.

Kaida had every right to be crying right now. Ananta watned to explain her thoughts, but before she could Kaida had run through the portal to Shibuya.

Damned if she didn't try to explain herself, Ananta followed behind, hopping over and standing in front of Kaida.

"Can I at least explain myself?" she asked Kaida.

"I don't want to make this into a me thing. The things with Aux are all about you, because he's hurt you probably the most around here. Everyone has their reasons, Kaida, whether they end up being good or bad. I'm not saying what he did was right, especially not for everyone, but we need to think that maybe, just maybe, he was trying to do the things he did for you and Hikaru." she took a deep breath and sighed. "Though I guess I didn't relay what I meant correctly in that instance. I don't want to see you crying."

She said that last part a put a hand forward. In her hand was a handkerchief. "Use this to wipe your eyes and dry those tears. You're tougher than a lot of people I know."​