Sora gritted his teeth together, Roxas's words snapping him out of his frozen position. "The only worthless one here...is you!" he cried, charging forward. Dark Sora grinned. Finally, one of them was coming to attack him. The moment before Sora would have hit him, he jumped over the teen, knocking him on the back with his Keyblades. Sora stumbled forward, only staying upright because the wall he was leaning against supported him. Sora, however, wasn't upright for long. Dark Sora took a swing at his head, forcing the teen to the ground. He grunted in frustration and pain, down to one knee and his back to his darkness. Namine kept up with Kairi, panting as they ran. They were almost to the door,and at that moment, that looked like their one opportunity to lose the guards that were breathing down their necks.
Dark Sora grinned--the Nobody had taken the bait. "Because," he started, "while you were with your girlfriend, he was here, being tortured until--ta-da! I appeared." The evil boy turned his gaze to his real self. "Now he's weak. Spent. Even more worthless than usual." Sora gripped his Keyblades more tightly, staring down his Darkness. He wished he could kill him right then and there, but he was somehow stunned by Dark Sora's words. Namine kept up with Kairi very well, knowing now wasn't the time to focus on how tired she was. The only thing she was worried about was getting away. Up ahead, she saw a door leading to the outside world. Maybe they could get out there and lock the door behind them...
Dark Sora smirked, turning around and chuckling. "Roxas," he started. "Your somebody is losing this fight. You know why?" Sora stayed where he was, lifting his Keyblades in defense. What's he doing? he wondered. But he didn't say anything--he had to save what energy he had left for the fight. Namine returned Kairi's grip and spun around, running with her best friend. This is bad, she thought desperately. We have to lose them somehow! There's no way we can fight them... "Catch them!" the one guard shouted, starting pursuit. "But don't shoot--we need the witch unharmed."
Dark Sora saw the look in Roxas's eyes and grew anger--his intimidation wasn't going to work now; Roxas was far too good for that. He always had been the better part of Sora. He growled and charged at Sora, who was just rising to his feet. Sora gasped and slipped out of the way, just as the Keyblade was hitting the wall behind him. Sora hit his Dark self in the back before doing a back-flip to get out of the way, the teen now standing between Dark Sora and Roxas. He didn't want to get his friend involved in this fight anymore than he had too--it was his responsibility to defeat this fake. Namine saw the door past Kairi and quickly realized that this was where the stairs were. She exhaled a breath in relief, nerves finally coming down. A new energy flowed through her veins, giving her the strength to continue. Suddenly, the stairway door burst open and three guards burst out. "Hey!" the one cried, setting his sight on the two girls a few feet in front of him. They were trying to escape!
Sora stabbed his Keyblade into the ground, turning toward the door. "Roxas!" he cried out in relief. Even through the smoke, though, he could see his friend's confused expression. He remembered back to how he felt when he met the Dark Kairi, and how he was confused as to why the girls looked the same. But he was extremely thankful he and his Dark self looked different in the real world. "I"ll explain what's going on later--help me!" Dark Sora smirked. "Heh, like he'll listen to you!" he exclaimed. "You and I both know he won't make a move if he's confused." Sora gritted his teeth together in anger. "That's not true!" he cried out in his friend's defense. Roxas always defended his friends, no matter what the circumstances were. Namine kept a hand on the wall, moving at Kairi's pace. She could make it--she knew she could. After all, she had no other choice.
Namine returned Kairi's smile with a small one of her own. "I'll make it," she said, determination evident in her voice. She was probably going to collapse once they were there, but at that point, it wouldn't matter. Just a little longer, she told herself, gathering what remained of her strength. Dark Sora suddenly pulled his Keyblade back and swung it down vertically, going in to knock him out. After all, he couldn't "kill" Sora's body. He only had to conquer his spirit so he could take over the real deal's body. Sora saw the blade coming down and rolled out of the way, the blade coming in contact with only the floor. The brunette pulled up his Keyblade and aimed it at Dark Sora, sending a beam of light at his darkness. It impacted him in seconds, sending him back a few steps, disoriented.
Recovery Begins- Fireflight
Namine stopped with Kairi did, her eyes leaving the floor and going to her best friend. "I'm alright," she breathed. In reality, she didn't know if she could go much further. But she knew it wasn't a matter of if she could or couldn't--she had to. Somehow, she'd have to force herself to keep going. Sora slumped against the wall, Keyblades loosely in his grip. He mentally was screaming at himself to get back up, but his body didn't seem to want to obey. He just prayed that Dark Sora would get cocky and lecture him while he regained his strength. "Hmph," Dark Sora said, Keyblades at his side as he approached the teen on the wall. Once he was there, however, his relaxed pose changed. He extended his sharper blade and pointed the tip directly at Sora's throat. "Looks like I win," he stated with a smirk. "Told you I would."
Namine kept her eyes on Kairi, but she had to bring a hand up to the wall to help her keep her balance. She didn't know how much further they had to go, but she was feeling shaky already. Come on, focus! Sora screamed at himself, fighting the urge to collapse under Dark Sora's power. He tried to put more pressure on the Keyblades again, but he couldn't. The pressure on his body finally became overwhelming as his feet slid back on the ground. Dark Sora didn't waste the opportunity. He withdrew his Keyblades and then swung at Sora while he was defenseless, sending him through the air and crashing against a smoldering wall.
Thanks. <3 Skillet is so ahmazinggg. =) Just saw them in concert a few months ago.
Namine nodded subtly, following right behind her friend. She noticed that Kairi was keeping a steady pace for her sake, and she was thankful that her friend was so calm during a possibly dangerous situation. Kairi was exactly the kind of friend she needed at that moment. "Face it," Dark Sora growled, pressing down harder on Sora's Keyblades. "They don't even know you're gone," he said, referring to Roxas and Kairi. "Your girlfriend doesn't even care." Sora's pressure got lighter, making it easier for Dark Sora to get the upper hand. He had to admit...he was wondering where his friends were. He had been gone for quite some time. But then again, it was a large castle. Maybe they were looking for him...maybe.
I'll let you know. =) I have one idea, but I can initiate that one without a problem. ;D
Namine nervously tucked some hair behind her ear, her eyes never leaving Kairi. She trusted her friend one hundred percent. Honestly, she wasn't expecting to see any guards. After all, if Roxas thought that was very likely, he probably would have offered Kairi one of his Keyblades. Sora and Dark Sora were turning out to be equals in the fight, standing right in front of each other while pressing against each other's Keyblades. They were trying to break each other, but neither was giving in. "You pathetic boy," Dark Sora sneered, trying to distract his gullible self. "You really think you stand a chance in this fight? You're weak! You're useless! I don't see how anybody could see any value in you. They're idiots." Sora growled, feeling the pressure become heavier on him. His feet slid slightly on the floor. "Shut up," he said in anger. He knew that it was all lies, but it was still distracting him from the physical battle.
Alright, that's fine. Let me know when you know. =)
...and two minutes after you're gone, I'm back. No school tomorrow. xD
Namine nodded. "Alright," she said softly, staying close to her friend. It would not be good to lose Kairi here...not good at all.
That's gonna have to be my last post for the night. D8 I GOTTA finish my homework. Bye!
Namine bit down on her lip lightly when she saw Roxas leave. She hated that he had to go, but she understood it. After a moment, she turned to look at the girl beside her for instruction. Namine didn't know which way to go; she had been conscious in this room.
xD Wow. Just post to let me know--we'll catch each other sometime tomorrow (hopefully). I may have something tomorrow night, if the weather...
Namine nodded softly. "Alright," she said quietly. No backing down now; she was going to be brave and strong. She wasn't going to get into trouble--that would only make things harder on her and Roxas. He was choosing to leave her, and while she understood the decision, she also knew he would blame himself if anything happened.
