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THIS ARTIS A SPOILER FOR KHII
Though by the time you read this text, you probably already saw the pic.
Don't read on if you don't wanna know!!
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Growing pains, ne?
This picture is about Riku's transformation into Ansem (aka, Xehanort's Heartless), when he opened himself to the power of darkness again. You could see it as a follow up to my "Riku: self-inflicted" [link] piece. Not very happy here.
Trauma happens. Of all the characters in KH, Riku is the one who changed the most, inside as well as outside. He had to face a lot of things about himself, and his friends, experience hardships, but in the end I am happy that he survived to become a stronger (if more somber) person.Edit: A little more description. Riku's halfway through the process of "changing" into Ansem's physical body, hence the odd hair, and eyes. Later at the end of KHII when Riku returns to his normal self, the blindfold is there when it wasn't on Ansem. I assume it just got, uh, absorbed or something, so I tried to portray that with the blindfold disappearing. I won't argue with Squeenix logics, since we already know their opinion on gravity (FF7 AC, anyone?).
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but he learned to control the seeker of darkness after a bit and used it to get roxas back
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you know he just tossed it away to use Ansem's power, right?
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It's a very well-done piece. His expression really shows his pain, I think.
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Scary... aw hell, like there's any logic to...
:huggles:
Nope, still really freaking scary. And apparently painful in more ways than physical...
You manage to portray emotions awesome by the way 
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Don't we all know that graviy only is a suggustion to them
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thats what makes me so fascinated about riku...im completely fascinated how riku becomes xehanort's heartless
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I've always loved this pic, especially the way it was colored I am glad I finally get to meet the own of this art.
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Hello there! I'd like to alert you to a tumblr blog that has stolen this image- [link] Sorry about this, but I wanted to warn you.
I absolutely love the picture; you can really feel the emotion.
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This looks awesome and man I wish they made it so he was a mermaid in Alantica...............
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DANG, Riku's waaaay up on my fave list and this REALLY looks painful... poor guy...
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Awesome yet sad. A very bittersweet picture.
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Have you never read the anime laws of physics? It applies to video games as well. 8B
At any rate, nice picture! =owo=
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god now i want a riku plushie to hug so much >_< this picture shows that its defintly painful for riku to turn into ansem ;_;
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awww thts so sad!
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I have to admit, you are a natural with the Wacom tablet.
Its amazing to see art done very well such as this one in unusual or typically unthought of such as Riku changing to Ansem(Seeker of Darkness). Not many people have the mind to experiment into odd subjects, so you've definitely gone the imaginary lengths.
You are an outstanding artist
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On the plus side, he got the Guardian as his partner.
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its really cool
oddly enough i find it very sexy
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So awesome, but so sad! I have no useful critique though, I'm sorry
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this is awesome. you feel the sam pain with him when you see this picture. it was not an easy decision to chose the dark side. but it was the only chance to beat roxas. riku's my hero. <3
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He looks like he's in so much pain. D: Poor Riku, you can really see it on his face in this pic, and I love it. *hugs him* 
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Really beatiful, i can see emotions in his eyes... good job!
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OMFG faved. Faved a million times. This. Is. Amazing. The amount of emotion you put into this gave me chills. I think I'm gonna stare at this for several more hours now. And then look at the rest of your gallery and watch you.
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Wow that's awesome o.o
The emotions... wah I think I love this picture! Thank you for that amazing fanart.
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wow oh my gosh i could imagine this in khII
wow wow wow lol
this is so great
ansem taking over rikus body = X3 lol
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"I won't argue with Squeenix logics, since we already know their opinion on gravity (FF7 AC, anyone?)."
Dare I say it? I love you... That was the best laugh I've had all day and it's sooo true! you my dear artist are AWE-SOME!!!!
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Transforming into darkness looks so painful.
nice work though
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While i am aware that i've already comment this picture a long time ago, seeing it again made me feel like it warranted another
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AMASHINGNESS!!! Yes i do agree that little Riku has grown up from the little bastard into a very kind and calm adult. *nod nod*
BTW i always picture his transformations as in during a horrible and violent seizure-like flailing and extremely painful experience lolz
and you depict the pain and torment.
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Awesomeness!!!
Cool depiction! I never thought twice about how Riku took on Ansem's form until this.
~CrisAn~
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Oh. my god. This is astoundingly cool. I love the simple way you work with colors; it's lovely and compliments the intensity of the lineart. Gorgeous. <3
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An amazing piece! And instant fav...
That has always been my favorite part about Riku. <3 xD His struggle. I'm a sucker for torturing my boys. <3
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This picture is so, Amazing.
I really don't have words for it..;
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sweet picture. i'm not going to lie, riku is one of my favorite KH characters.
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omg he looks likes he's in so much pain I just wanna run up and hug him, this picture is so beautiful and is really a masterpiece no matter what anyone says about the stinkin' hands or anything else, I absolutely love it. Even if it does make me wanna' cry
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wow...you depicted the actually transformation and emotion to the dot. that's a great job you did there.
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Oh god, this KILLS me. The mere emotions represented... I actually have tears in my eyes, and I NEVER cry.
*goes off to emo*
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