Blade Wielders: Chapter Two

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Chapter Two

Filia walked out of the small building with Riku carrying the box, her Waterblade in her hand. She looked around for any dangers, and then opened the gate to the First District. People were laughing and children were playing all over the square. It was a relief from the still silent Second District.
“Riku, where were you anyway?” Filia asked as they made their way towards Cid’s shop.
“Underground. I was under the Third District. There aren’t any Heartless there you know.”
“Why didn’t you just come and stay with us? It would have been easier.”
“Easier for you, maybe but in case you haven’t noticed, Aidan doesn’t like me very much. It’s just better if I stay away until I’m needed.” He said, against the door of Cid’s with his hip. Filia grabbed her arm and pulled him away from the door towards her. She looked up into his eyes.
“You have to pull the door.” She smiled, and reached over to open it for him, then went in. “Cid! I had something for you!” She said, grinning.
“Oh really? You have something for me?” Cid smiled and walked around the counter, taking the package.
“Yes. Have.” She corrected and watched him open the box. “We found this in Delta Bay. It’s from one of the planets left intact in my sector. Aidan and I found it last time we went.” She said.
“Wow. I haven’t seen anything like this before. I’m not sure if it’s a gummi, but hey! It’s a worth a look.” He said, pulling the red shape out of the box. “Whatever it is, it certainly is heavy.”
“Yeah. Well, have fun with that.” She laughed, and walked out of the building with Riku behind her. She walked over to another shop and bought some food, which she and Riku carried back towards the Second District.
“Filia, why don’t you come with me?” Riku asked. “You know, let Aidan rest for awhile and such.” He said. Filia sighed.
“I can’t. He’d be so angry. He swears he owes me his life since I saved him, but that’s not necessary. I only did for him what I hope anyone would do for me. And I would gladly do it again for someone else.” She said.
“Tell him that! He can’t keep following you around. You have your own life to lead.” Riku said, pausing at the gates.
“Look Riku. We’re all in this together anyway. We might as well stick together. We all need each other, just as much as the planets need us. Besides. Now that my planets gone… I don’t really have a life anymore.”
“Yes you do. You fight with us.”
“Exactly. With all of you. So why should I just leave Aidan? It doesn’t make sense right now Riku. I need him just as much as I need you and Gwyn and Blaide. We have no lives until the Heartless are gone. Let’s face it. We might even die doing this.”
“I know. So why don’t you live the life you have while you still have it. Take a break Filia. You’ve worked harder than all of us.”
“How is that possible? We’ve all worked hard and we have the scars to show for it! Not to mention all the emotional ones.”
“Speaking of scars, Sora doesn’t seem to have any.” Riku said, a little angrily. “I wonder what he’s REALLY been doing this whole time. I find it hard to believe that he’s been fighting and hasn’t gotten scarred.”
“I’ve been wondering that too. But I have this theory. The Keyblade has many different Keychain attachments. Doesn’t it?”
“Well, yeah. Let’s see. From what I’ve seen he has Jungle King, Olympia, Oathkeeper. That’s just to name a few!”
“Well, we all only have one to go on our Blades. I have Deep Freeze, and that’s it. Aidan has Heat Wave. Sora’s Blade can adapt to whatever world he’s in, getting the most out of the surroundings. Maybe it has a way of protecting him. Or maybe its Donald and Goofy that have something to do with it. I’ve never seen him in battle, so I can’t be sure.”
“That’s true. You’ve never gotten hurt in a water type world, or ice. And Aidan hasn’t been touched on a fiery or hot planet.”
“Exactly. And you aren’t hurt by any dark planets, like Sleepy Hollow.”
“Man I didn’t like that place!”
“Maybe not, but you were safe while the rest of us were getting slaughtered.” She laughed at the memory.
“It was kinda funny. Once we saw what was attacking us, huh?” Riku laughed at the little pink furballs that had been the enemy.
“Yeah, well we need to tell Sora about that planet and take him there. It needs to be locked.”
“Yeah. Maybe we should do that today. Start going there.”
“No. We need more rest. If we went today, and there were any Heartless, we’d all be in trouble. We need to get our strength up.” She said, and pushed open the gates, and walked quickly to the house. She kicked at it and yelled until they opened it for her.

Once inside Filia and Riku set down the food and made sure the drapes were shut before they turned on more lights. Sora was amazed at how large the building actually was once the lights were one. Overhead there was loft with some beds. It was obvious that Filia and Aidan had been using the place for some time. Crates on one side of the wall were labeled medical.
“What are in those crates?” Sora could help but ask.
“Huh? Oh. Medical supplies. For after battle.” Leon answered. “The underground passageway, where we are has them too. You really need them around when you’re fighting as much as we have been.
“Don’t you guys just heal instantly?” Sora asked. Whenever he fought he was healed by Donald or one of the potions.
“Instantly? Well our strength can be, but there is only so much potions can do. We need bandages and ointments and such for cuts and burns.” Filia answered. Sora looked confused. He had never been hurt like that.
“Look. I need to get to Merlin’s. I think I may have another Summon Spell. You guys don’t have to come.” Sora said, and grabbed his Keyblade and walked to the door. “You say you’re tired and all.” He added. Filia’s eyes raged. She jumped up.
“We may be tired, but we aren’t going to say no to a fight.” She said, and pulled her Waterblade. She followed him out the door with Aidan at her heels. Riku walked up behind them and the rest followed Sora out.
“Look kid. I’d love a good little battle right now, but I have some stuff to care of right now.” Leon said, and waved. Gwyn and Blaide followed him.
“Yes. Our ship may be ready soon.” Gwyn started.
“And we need to check on the progress.” Blaide finished. “See you all soon.”
Sora shook his head and walked over to the balcony, dropping off. He walked down towards the other gates with Donald, Goofy, Riku, Filia, and Aidan right behind him. He heard a soft hum of metal and he turned around and watched Riku pull out his Wingblade.
“Riku, it’s going to be great to fight by your side.” He said as Riku caught up to him. As Riku passed Filia his hands slightly brushed hers. Sora shook his head, sure it was just an accident.
“Yeah it will be nice.” He said as the neared the gates. They all stopped. Sora turned to see if everyone was ready. He was amazed by the looks on their faces. Filia looked angry. Her face was distorted by a silent rage, and she gripped the Waterblade so tightly her knuckles were white. Aidan’s Fireblade was longer than Sora remembered it, and it looked like it would burst into flames at any minute. Riku also looked transformed. His eyes were narrowed and he held the Wingblade at his side, slightly at an angle. Sora nodded to them and threw open the gates. They rushed in as the doors were slammed behind them.
The walked into the square and expected to be attacked at once, but nothing happened. Filia growled slightly and looked to Aidan, jerking her head to the side. He went the way she indicated and looked onto the stairs. He shrugged.
“Don’t let your guard down.” Riku warned as he stood up straighter, just as a bat Heartless fell from the sky, ripping his back. “AHH!” He yelled, and spun around with the Wingblade, splitting the bat in two. It disappeared in a burst of light. More started filling the area with the shadow Heartless soon underfoot. It was more than Sora remembered from the last trip. Soon there were two large bodies crowding in. Aidan ran down the stairs and started tearing through the shadow Heartless.
“Look out Sora!” Filia cried before she flipped out of the way. Another large body landed and turned towards her. She rushed at it just as it stuck its wide belly out, knocking her out of the way. She flew backwards and hit the wall, losing her breath.
“Filia!” Aidan yelled, trying to make his way to her, slashing at all those around him.
“I’m fine.” She wheezed, standing. She jumped out of the way as the large body charged, and jumped up behind him, smashing his head with the Waterblade. Two strokes later he was gone, and she rushed to join the others.
Sora was backed into a corner, spinning at and slashing with every attack of theirs, but they were all over him. Goofy had been knocked out and lay on the ground again. Donald was separated from him. He continued fighting and soon Riku was at his side.
“Tough buggers this time.” Riku said, throwing the Wingblade like a boomerang and catching it, after it took out three.
“Yeah. I don’t remember it being this bad.”
“Times have changed Sora. Everything is different.”
Soon the battle was over and they ran to the fire door before anymore showed up. They ran through and were greeted by and eerie silence, which was peaceful nonetheless. Filia slumped onto the ground, and wiped at her arm.
“Aw come on! This one had just healed.” She said angrily and wiped her blood on the grass. She stood again and looked in awe at the cavern around her. “Wow.” She said softly, her voice still echoing.
“Look guys. There isn’t much reason for you to come in. It’s really not that large in there, and I don’t know how he’d react to all of you.” Sora said. They shrugged.
“So we wait. No big deal.” Riku said, sitting on the wall opposite Filia. Aidan sat at the edge of the dark water.
“Alright. It shouldn’t take to long.” Sora said, and leapt into the air, gliding towards the small island in the center. Donald and Goofy followed behind him. Filia stared in amazement.
“I wish I could do that.” She said wistfully.
“He got that ability when he was in Neverland. Maybe if we go there someday you can too.” Riku said. Filia smiled and settled against the wall and slid down it. She closed her eyes and sighed.