KH3: Eternity - It's Time(Part 2)

"LET ME OUT!" Kairi yelled, as she banged her fists against the large wooden door. She has been at this ever since Marluxia locked her inside the room. About half an hour. And her stomach began to hurt again. She clenched at it, and whinned at the pain, but once it subsided, she felt slightly week, and sat down on the bed, buried her head in her hands and cried.

"Don't worry, Kairi. I can tell it won't be long now." She gasped at the sound of Marluxia's voice. Looking up quickly, Kairi saw no one in her room, but knew the voice came from outside the door. "Once it is born, I will take it off your hands." Then it was silent, and she cried again, out of frustration, fear, and anger. Again, the pain came back, and it was much worse this time.

"Sora...Hurry..."


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They exited the portal quickly and looked at their surroundings. It all seemed familiar to Sora. They were inside a large castle with a gloomy atmosphere to it. The interior was filled with dark colors of blue and gray. Gargoyles near the staircase and at the top on each side of a large door. On either side of that were stair cases leading to different wings of the castle, and from where they stood; at least six rooms around them, three on each side.

"I know this place. It's Beast's Castle." Sora stated. Danny stepped forward and scanned the area with his eyes. He then turned invisible and began to search the Castle. Everyone waited for him to return. When he did, he smiled.

"I found her! She's in the East wing!" Danny exclaimed. Then he frowned. "But, I couldn't phase in. I was blocked."

"C'mon! Let's go!" Sora shouted, rushing up the stairs, everyone following close behind. But, as soon as the reached the large door at the top of the stairs, the door burst open, and they stopped. Inside the interior that was once bright and lovely was now dark and sinister. It was almost impossible to see the world outside the windows.

"So, you finally came...KeyBlade Master." A dark voice echoed through the room. They couldn't see a single person though.

"Sora! Are you there?" He turned his head towards the East wing, from where he heard her voice.

"Kairi!" He began to run that way, but a giant Nobody dropped from above and in his way. Sora narrowed his eyes and growled.

"Sora. That's a bit rude...To run away from the Host." Sora rushed back to the door and stared inside, looking for Marluxia. Another Nobody appeared from the West wing. With both large creatures surrounding them, they had no choice but to walk inside. The doors slammed shut behind them, and the Nobodies stood guarding it.

"Show yourself, you son of a bitch!" Sora shouted, aiming his Keyblade at the center of the room. Riku and the others summoned their weapons, and readied themselves for battle.


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Kairi looked down at her legs and saw water dripping down and joining the puddle on the floor.

"Oh, god, no!" Kairi panicked. She sat down on the bed, not sure what to do, especially alone. She needed Sora. He had to be here! "Sora!" She yelled, thinking he might hear her. Kairi held her stomache, fearing what was going to happen. She closed her eyes, and began her breathing, just like she and Sora practiced. It was then that there was a loud crash; it came from inside the bathroom. A small puff of smoke came out and seeped into the room. She looked up quickly, and scanned the area. "Hello?"
A young boy came into view from the bathroom; he had short brown hair and pale skin. He dusted himself off, and stood staring at Kairi.

"Sorry, still getting used to the whole Teleport thing." He mused. He then saw her condition and panicked. "Oh my God! Are you..." He rushed to her side.

"Please...The baby. I need help." At this point, she felt that this boy was not a threat. She just needed some help, and soon. Kairi looked at his eyes; a green outter with brown surrounding the iris. He stared into her blue eyes; He needed to help her.

"Okay, okay. Just breathe. Um...uh-" He looked around the room, trying to find something to help. "Ah!" He found a towel and brought it over, setting it on the bed. "Breathe. Everything will be alright. I'm Trevor. I'll help."

"I'm...Kairi." She managed to say between breaths. Trevor nodded. Kairi then screamed loudly. The contractions were starting and they were not pleasant. He had no clue what to do, but he wanted to help her. She clearly needed it.


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Her screams echoed throughout the castle, even into the battle. As they fought off the numerous Nobodies and tried to reach Marluxia, Sora could hear her painful cries. He needed to hurry and reach her. He had to be there! This encouraged him on, increasing his fighting. Sweat dripped down from all their faces; it was tiring, and it seemed like the Nobodies were not gonna stop. When Sora had a slight break, he looked up.

"Come down and fight us yourself! Or you too chicken?" Sora sneered. Marluxia, while floating above the Chandalier, chuckled darkly.

"Why not come to be, boy?" Sora fumed, rushing out of the battle, and headed straight for a pillar. He ran straight up the side and backflipped to the Chandalier, landing on the rim of the center. Marluxia joined him on the top of the Chandalier and summoned his Syth.

"Let. Her. Go!" Sora snapped, aiming his KeyBlade at the Pink Haired Menace.

"How about this; you get passed me....She's yours." Their battle began. Marluxia zipped from view and ended up behind Sora. Before the Master had time to react, Marluxia slammed into his back with his Syth and sent him flying across the room and into a pillar. Sora hit the pillar with a loud crack, then fell to the floor. He quickly rose to his feet again, and readied himself again. Marluxia appeared in front of him once more. Sora was furious. But, in the blink of an eye, he was gone again. Sora widened his eyes and scanned around him. He saw nothing but the battle between his friends and the Nobodies. Out of nowhere, he appeared again, and sent Sora flying again, crashing to the floor. Blood seeped from his forehead. Sora got up again, a bit slower this time.

"Sora! Hang on!" Riku exclaimed, trying to make his way to his best friend, but more Nobodies appeared, blocking his path. He couldn't move without fighting. He continued to fight them.

"What's the matter, Sora? Can't handle me? And poor Kairi is left alone to give birth to the future of Darkness." Marluxia chuckled. Sora growled and lunged at him, KeyBlade ready. Marluxia took his stance, ready to vanish once more, but before he could, Sora did. He swung his KeyBlade in front of him, and was gone. Marluxia, both angry and confused, searched for him. "Don't think these tricks can- OOF!" He was flung forward and landed hard on the floor just a few feet from where he once stood. Sora stood proudly and smirked.

"I am not gonna leave alone, and our child will never see the Darkness." He lunged again, but Marluxia blocked his Attack. Their weapons clashed and they pushed hard against each other. Marluxia had yet to stand back up.

"I beg to differ. The Darkness IS your child. And it will remain with him for all eternity." Marluxia began to stand, pushing Sora back. Sora held his ground, keeping their weapons together so he could plan his next move. Riku glanced over and saw Sora was stuck. Someone needed to get to him, and Kairi. Riku began to fight his way through the battle, and found Roxanne. Back to back, they fought.

"Roxanne, I need your help!" Riku shouted over the battle.

"As you can see, we all do." Roxanne commented. He rolled his eyes, but she couldn't see it.

"I need you to make your way out of here and go to Kairi."

"What? But what about-"

"We can handle the fight here, but someone needs to be with Kairi. Sora is in trouble, so he can't. Just go! I'll help you to the doors!" She nodded, and they began their way through the fight and towards the doors. At one point, she got nicked in the arm, and Riku on the cheek. But, after much work, they made it.

"Okay. We're here." Roxanne said.

"Go out and get to Kairi. Help her. We can handle it from here." They looked, and it seemed a Nobody noticed them. "Go now. And..." He pulled her in, gave her a quick kiss on the lips. "Good luck." He then dashed off back to battle. Roxanne, for a moment, stood there dazed. He kissed her again? She quickly shook it off, and rushed out the doors. The door shutting behind her caused Marluxia to glance away for a moment, but that was all Sora needed. Sora thrusted as hard as he could, throwing him backwards.

"Danny!" Sora yelled. The Ghost flew behind Sora, ready for whatever he needed. "Ghostly Wail, please." Sora stuck his KeyBlade out in front of him and steadied himself.

"With pleasure." Danny took a deep breath, exhaling a large and loud ecto-blast out his mouth. His Ghostly Cries/Wail echoed through the room as it sent Sora flying forward and right into Marluxia. The KeyBlade stuck right into his chest, as they both fell to the ground. Marluxia's eyes bulged and his mouth gaped open. Danny seized the wail, and turned towards the battle. "Everyone, hang on!" They all stopped, and knew just what to do. They jammed their weapons into the ground, and used them as a grip as Danny released another Wail, eliminating all the Nobodies.
Marluxia, however, was not done yet. Sora stepped off him and backed up as he slowly got to his feet.

"How-?" Sora was stunned. He didn't disappear!

"I'm not...going down so...easy." Marluxia huffed. Riku quickly rushed up and slammed his KeyBlade in the back of Marluxia. "Gaaaah!" He gasped. Riku smiled.

"Now, you are." Sora quickly grabbed hold of his KeyBlade and the two KeyBlade masters released their KeyBlades powers.


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Roxanne rushed down the hallway of the East Wing, panting heavily as she followed the sound of Kairi's painful screams. Once she reached the door, she tugged at it. It wouldn't open.

"Kairi! It's Roxanne! I'm coming in!" Roxanne backed up and rammed into the door, shoulders first, knocking the doors open. As she stumbled inside, she witnessed Kairi proped up against the headboard of a bed, with her legs spread, breathing heavily, and with a young boy at her side. Both Kairi and the boy were startled by Roxanne's entrance.

"Rox-anne-aaaah!" She screamed. Roxanne rushed to her, and sat in front of her.

"It's okay, Kairi. I'm here. You have to push!" She then glanced at the boy. "Who-"

"Trevor. I can explain later. Right now, she needs help." Trevor gestured to Kairi, who's face was red and covered in sweat. Kairi nodded.

"Please...Heeeelp! AAAH!"

"Okay, okay. Now, push." Roxanne said.


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Sora and the others finally escaped out of the Ball Room and rushed up the stairs towards the East Wing. They had to hurry, and Sora was panicking. He needed to be with Kairi. He had to be there. Her screams traveled down the halls and filled their ears. Her cries pained Sora. He ran faster, almost tripping as he rounded a corner. Almost there, he thought. So close to her, he could feel her. They traveled up another flight of stairs, following the continuous screams, until finally; it was quiet. They all stopped and listened. Nothing.

"Hurry." Riku said. They rushed again and came towards the end of the hall where they saw an open room. Sora stood at the doorway, looking inside, and he saw Kairi under the blankets of a blood soaked bed, holding something wrapped in a tiny towel, Roxanne sitting beside her smiling with her, and a boy bringing in water and towels from the bathroom. Kairi looked up and saw her Husband standing at the doors in shock.

"Sora...You're okay." Kairi smiled.

"...Kairi.." He breathed. Everyone else surrounded him and gazed into the room. The boy took the towels and covered the blood and cleaned up, then gave the water to Roxanne. She used a small towel to dabbed at Kairi's forehead, then used more water to allow them to drink.

"Well, come here. I want you to meet someone." Kairi said quietly. Sora hestiated, but then quickly walked to her. He grabbed her face gingerly, and leaned down to kiss her. First her forehead, then her nose, then finally her lips. He lingered on her lips for a moment, before he pulled away and looked at her.

"Kairi. I am so glad you are alright. I'm sorry I-"

"Shh.... You'll wake your son." Kairi looked down at the towel in her arms and smiled. Sora looked down as well, and saw a small face inside the towel. Sora sat down beside her on the bed, and was totally overwhelmed. He had...a son? Kairi slowly and carefully sat up more, and extended the baby towards him. He quickly and with fear, took the baby and held it tight and close. He got a closer look at his son, smiling as tears formed in his eyes. The others came inside and surrounded the bed, all smiling.

"He's...beautiful." Sora breathed through a soft sob.

"So cute." Commented Jo. "What's his name?

"His name is...Seth." Kairi said. Sora's smile broadened.

"It's perfect. He's perfect. Kairi...I..."

"I love you, too. And he loves you, too." They leaned into each other and shared a deep kiss. Riku looked at the baby, then noticed the boy. He walked over and talked with him.

"He's so cute." Said Alex.

"Agreed. He has his father's nose." Einstud noticed.

"And both of your eyes." Giggled Alyssa. Everyone shared a chuckle. After a few moments, Sora gave Seth back to Kairi. Riku finished his talk, then stood beside Kairi and Sora. Kairi looked down at Seth.

"Say hello to your new Uncle/GodFather, Seth." Kairi spoke. Riku was taken back a bit.

"Really?" Riku asked. Both Sora and Kairi nodded. Kairi handed their son to Riku and he craddle his new Nephew/GodSon. A tear trickled down his cheek. "Wow...He's...wonderful. Thank you for granting me the honor."

"We always wanted this for you. And for our child. We trust you." Sora said. Riku handed Seth back to Kairi.

"Thank you." Riku pointed to the boy. "This is Trevor. He helped Roxanne help Kairi deliver." Sora looked at Trevor, stood and approached him. The boy bowed his head a bit to Sora.

"Sir." He said calmly. As he raised his head, Sora hugged Trevor.

"Thank you...Very much!" Trevor stood their awkwardly, but accepted the hug. Sora pulled away, and stepped back a bit. Riku stood beside them, and smiled, patting Sora's shoulder.

"Alright...First's things first." He then turned back to the baby. "Kairi. May I?" Kairi nodded, then handed him the baby. Riku pulled out something from his shirt and wrapped it around the baby's neck where a dark scare was. No one noticed it, but Riku did.

"What are you-"

"It's to protect him. To shield the Darkness from evil. It won't hurt him, but he must wear it. For the rest of his life." Riku stated, sadness quaked in his voice. Sora and Kairi exchanged a look of worry.

"If it's to protect him.." Sora said. Riku nodded, and handed Kairi Seth.

"He'll be fine. Right now, let's get out of here, and see if we can get you guys back home. Oh, and Roxanne?"

"Hmm?"

"Thank you. We all owe you, and Trevor."

"Yes. Thank you both, very much." Kairi chimmed in.

"It was nothing, really." Roxanne blushed. Riku came to her side, and casually took her hand. Her cheeks flushed brighter.

"Right. Well, then? Shall we?" Roxas piped in.