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love2express — KHTBL Chapter 5
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Description Hope was at boiling point with her anger, okay that is a lie. She was at explosion point. She literally wanted to take out the nearest item or person that ran into her. Her vision was blurred with some tears and blunt anger. She used to get like this everyday, especially with Riku. She couldn't explain why she and Riku fought so much. It just seemed normal between them. If he was there she would fight. He didn't even have to open his mouth. Sora was just...An annoyance. Once she stopped stomping she realized where she was. She had gone back to the very spot she loved on the island. Sighing she sat down. Why for the love of god do I always have to explode like that? Why can't I just keep my mouth shut? Why do I always have to open it?

It's your personality dear.

You again.

Yes, me again. I told you I wouldn't go away.

Great. Just add to my fabulous day, why don't you?

...Relax...

You're a voice in my head; I just exploded at the only person to care about me, and I Ugh!

...Please...

Why are you even in my head in the first place?

...To protect you. To protect yourself...

..Whatever. I'm tired…

Hope got her self comfortable as she laid herself down onto the sand to sleep. Not the best place to sleep, but she wasn't in the mood to deal with anyone, especially Kairi. She knew what she had said had hurt her, but...It was all too much now. The dream and the fact that Sora confirmed the dream. It just was too painful. It brought back the memories of the day her parents died, the parent look a likes, they wanted to kill her, and then throwing her off the island into the icy waters. Soon she found herself crying as she fell asleep in those tears.

Sleep child. Things will be better in the future, I promise you that.

...Promise...?

Yes...

Hope woke up startled as she heard thunder booming in the background. How long was she out for? When did it become dark? Hope pulled herself up as she looked at the sky. This is bad. It looks like a huge storm is heading this way. Suddenly fear and panic began to rise inside of her. Soon she was trembling. Slowly she placed her arms around her. It steadied her somewhat, but she was still trembling.

Get going...

I don't take orders!

..You'll end up being stuck in this storm if you don't get going...

...Fine...

She hated taking orders and obeying them, especially if she didn't know who she was talking to. She had always been the rebel and asking questions, especially since that fateful day. She had to smile at that thought because Kairi never questioned her, got angry at her, or let alone punish her. In a way she got a free pass when it came to Kairi. She could never do any harm...Suddenly her head began to work into overdrive. Kairi! Where did she go after I stormed off? Did she decide to come back to look for me? No! Hope quickly ran back to Kairi's house. She didn't waste any time in looking through the house. She threw open Kairi's door to her room. Everything looked to be in place; in fact it looked like nothing has been disturbed. Seeing that made her has an unsettling feeling. This wasn't good. If she didn't come back here...Then where could she have gone off to? Plus where would she go? Especially in a storm like this! She ran to the window to see if maybe Kairi had gone in the so called backyard they had. Technically the houses here on the island didn't have a backyard, but years ago she and Kairi had found a small isolated secret place that they had called their own. She smiled at that memory. That was a good day for her and Kairi. Kairi had gotten Hope into actually opening up...Suddenly she saw a small figure darting across. She squinted to see if she could get a better look, but failed. The storm made it hard to see anything clearly. She quickly guessed the direction it was going, the docks, and fled to that area. It didn't take her long to get to the docks. She quickly scanned the area. There! Right in the center of the dock was the figure. She ran up and grabbed the figure's arm only to find disappointment. She had grabbed Sora. She had seen Sora in the storm and not Kairi. Sora was just surprised as Hope was.

"Where are Kairi and Riku?"

That wasn't a good sign. That meant Kairi didn't return home or go with Sora or Riku. She pushed back her overwhelming of panic and fear.

"She didn't go with you or Riku?"

"No! I thought that maybe she had gone after you!"

"No, she never came to get me. She knows my limits...Where else could she have gone?"

"...I-I don't know!"

"Okay. Calm down. We have to find her and make sure that she doesn't get stranded out here in the storm..."

"And Riku?"

"What about him?"

Sora face became sad when he heard her say that. At first Hope didn't notice it, but slowly it dawned on her. She immediately mentally face palmed herself for that comment. Why did I have to open my mouth? God! I'm just an automatic response button. It always comes out wrong and makes me look bad, even when I'm not trying. Somebody just all ready knock me out already. Sighing she got herself back together before answering.

"Sora...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound that way...You know how I am and all..."

"...It's okay...I guess, but you'll still help me find Riku?"

God damnit he added in his puppy dog eyes. It's almost impossible to turn him down when he has those suckers on. Hope usually didn't have a problem in declining him, but given the current situation it was getting to her. She hated to admit it, especially in front of him. God, she hated this, but overall she had to give in. Mustering all the strength and pushing past all the annoyance that she had in her she finally spoke.

"All right, let's go find them together, both of them…"

"Really?"

"..Yeah, really."

"You won't-"

"Just take the answer I've given you or leave it."

"Okay!"

"So...Do you know where he might be? You're his best friend and all..."

"The smaller island off to the side where we would spare."

"Okay, lead the way."

Sora nodded as he took off. Hope sighed as she chased after Sora. Hope made sure to double check the storm and the condition of the island. It wasn't looking good. At all. The storm was heavier, the lighting was pounding the sky with anger, the skies were screaming as they became darker, and everything looked like it was getting engulfed into darkness. She had a bad feeling about this. A real bad feeling. It was like what had happened to her island years ago...Suddenly the fear hit her. What if what had happening is happening to Destiny Island? The island itself would become destroyed...Everything would be lost. Gone. Forever. Hope didn't notice it, but her body was trembling uncontrollable inside and out. They finally arrived on the smaller island that Sora was talking about. Sora spotted Riku first.

"Riku!"

Riku turned to look at Sora. Hope felt a small tinge inside of her. What is this feeling? Why am I getting so angry by looking at him? Why do I want someone to give me a sharp pointy item to throw straight at Riku's head? Why-

You're feeling the darkness inside...

What darkness?

Light and Dark. They are two opposing sides that can not live without the other.

...What in the world are you talking about?

...You'll understand when the time comes. Destiny is about to begin for all of you…

All of who?

...Everything is opening and coming together. Soon it will start and your true adventure will begin.

Hope shrugged off at the voice. She was beyond confused. Her eyes shifted in the direction of Riku and stopped. Riku was staring at her with an annoyed look on his face and something more. Disgust? Anger? Maybe it was both. She wasn't sure, but she wasn't going to let Riku have his way.

Hope grinned as she spoke.

"What's the matter Riku? Wasn't expecting me?"

"...Doesn't matter. Sora finally we can leave this small island to venture into new worlds."

"Where Kairi? What are you talking about?"

"Kairi is coming with us. Finally the door has opened…"

"You know Riku, Kairi won't be happy that you're leaving me behind..."

"...She'll be fine with just us. You're not needed. We never needed you in the first place Hope."

"Riku! That isn't true!"

Hope was shocked that Sora said this. Sure they acted like brother and sisters...But he never said anything like this before.

"Sora what are you talking about?"

"Everybody here on this island is family! Hope is part of that family! We can't leave anyone behind! It wouldn't be nice."

"Sora, you consider me family? All we do is argue."

"Sure I do. Your family. I let everyone I know be my friends and my family. People who are close are family. That means you, Kairi, and Riku are family."

"...Thank you...I guess...Your still annoying though. This doesn't mean I'll lighten up..."

"Sora, we don't-"

"Shut it. Since day one I have hated you. I can't explain why, but I always had a feeling of hate for you Riku. That will never change."

"The feeling is mutual here Hope."

"Good. Now where is Kairi?"

"She'll be joining us soon."

"You're being heartless. You are heartless."

"...Whatever."

"Kairi will despise you."

"Doesn't matter right now. The time is here."

Before she or Sora could react something bad happened. Riku extended his hand to Sora. Sora looked confused. Hope stood on edge. She didn't understand what was happening. All she could do was watch. Suddenly a small dark portal opened underneath Riku. Soon the darkness grew bigger until it began to eat at Sora. Hope's whole body froze as her eyes widened in pure fear. Darkness. The same thing is repeating. Why? I thought I had escaped it. I thought I was safe. I was happy. Kairi was my mother here. Sora well...We acted like siblings. Riku I could care about less. He was nothing to me, never was. They both just admitted it to each other. The darkness was expanding past Sora towards her now. Wait? What? No! Her body kicked into over drive. She panicked as her arms began swatting at the darkness.

"NO!"

"Hope!"

"NO!"

The darkness finally swallowed them both. Hope eyes slowly drifted closed.

Hope are you there?

You again? Why in hell do you always come when I get screwed?

That's not true...

Yes it is. Don't deny it.

...Please just listen to me...

...I don't see why I have too...Guess I have no choice in the matter...

..You have to push through the darkness...

With what? Air?

With your heart and will...

...Yeah, sure...

Keyblade

Blade...key...

Key...

Keyblade...

Protector...

Within a blink of the eye the darkness was gone. There she stood and over to her right was Sora. Only there was one thing that made her breath hitch in her throat. He was holding the keyblade. He had gotten the real thing. The real keyblade. Where in the world...? She quickly looked over her. Her eyes grew sad at what she saw. In her right hand she was holding a staff. The same staff she saw in the dream. The dream was becoming true. Something she desperately didn't want to happen, especially here on Destiny Islands. Her eyes darted back to Sora. Wait, where did Riku go? He was right there in front of us...Where did he go? A crack of lighting broke Hope out of her trance. She quickly called out to Sora.

"Sora!"

Sora looked over at Hope. She could see it in his eyes. He was scared, confused, and wanted answers. Like hell she had them, okay maybe she had a tiny fraction of them.

"Hope...What is going on here? Why do I have this thing?"

"I can't explain everything to you right now...I don't understand all of it myself...Let's go find Kairi, okay?"

"..All right."

"Now where could she-"

"Hope! Behind you!"

Hope didn't want to look back, but her gut told her if she didn't she would be dead. She pushed her body to react. Once she looked in the direction she immediately regretted it. There on the ground were globs of blackness that slowly turned into those creatures that attacked her home, her island. Her eyes grew wide as her body began to tremble.

No! No!

Hope...It's time to fight.

Fight? Are you kidding me?

It will be all right.

How in the hell is it going to be all right?

You have your weapon...Your destiny has begun. The protector and the keyblade wielder.

I...I...NO!

You won't die. It's going to be hard...

Then you freaking do it!

...I all ready have...I can't do it again...Sorry

Again? Have? What are you-?

"AH! GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME! FIRA!"

The whole time she was arguing with the voice she failed to notice one small detail. The creature had snuck up on her and was mere inches away from her. Which in turn caused her to yell the first thing to come into her panic state. Which was fire. At first it seemed like nothing had happened, but within a second fire sparked from her staff nailing the creature. It disappeared on the stop. She was happy, but then again more were coming. Oh shit! Somebody just shoot me already. Hope felt her body be jerked. What the hell? She looked over to see Sora had grabbed her and was pulling her along.

"Where are we going?"

"The cave!"

"What cave?"

"It's a small cave that me and Riku found years ago. It's not far!"

"You think Kairi is in there?"

"...Maybe."

"Okay."

It didn't take them long to find the cave. Hope had to admit it was cool. She never knew it existed. It blended well into the island.

"Kairi!"

Huh? Hope looked in the direction that Sora called...There! Kairi was still on the island! Thank God. Sora made the slight movement towards Kairi, but something about this bugged Hope. Something felt wrong, or maybe even off. She couldn't place her finger on it. She gently placed her hand on Sora's shoulder. Sora stopped. He looked at Hope with confused eyes.

"Something...It's...Something is wrong, I can feel it."

"..Kairi is right there though. We three can at least be together. Then we can go find Riku…"

"...I know...But..."

"Kairi..."

This time Kairi had turned around. One look at her and Hope knew something was wrong. Kairi looked lifeless. Dead. Gone. Hope was shocked. What happened to Kairi while we were out there? Did she get attacked? Or what? Kairi stared at them for a moment before responding.

"Sora...Hope..."

With that a gust of wind appeared out of nowhere pushing Kairi right at them. Hope had a small glitter of hope that Sora or her would be able to catch, but failed. As soon as Kairi reached within arm length she disappeared. Hope was confused. What happened? What made Kairi go through them like that? She wasn't a ghost, was she? More wind came out of nowhere as it pushed them back. Hope and Sora landed hard onto ground. Hope was dazed and confused. She looked over to her side to see that Sora was with her. At least that is semi-good. But then she noticed something else that made her turn dead cold inside. They were on a small piece of the island, a very small piece. Over to her right was a pile of wood just scattered. There was no sky, just black purple darkness. Right in the middle of the sky was a black hole? What the hell?

"Sora! You okay?"

"..Yeah, but that really hurt…"

"..Yeah, but we are still on the island, right?"

"..I'm...Not sure..."

"..It still looks like the island in a sense, but...Ah, what is going on here..."

"Hope behind you!"

God, what else could go wrong. Hope turned around as her whole body froze. There, right there was the same creature in that dream. It was standing right there. What the fuck? How it get here! Her mind was frantic as she was trying to gather her thoughts. It didn't take long for Sora to jump in. He literally dove head first. That idiot! She quickly pushed her body to move. It seemed they were doing fine, but soon they found that to be wrong. With one final gust of wind the creature disappeared and they were swallowed up into the sky.
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