A clash in the rain remembered

[heartswillbeone]

Who: Roxas, Isa and Destiny Islands, but more can appear
What: The fourth memory in the next chain...where does it lead?
Where: Memory chains
Warnings: Likely some violence


There are seven new sparks of light remaining in the darkness along with the others at the end of Sora’s last available memory. When touched, the light of this memory opens up onto dark night in a world that some may recognize: it’s the dark city leading up to the Castle That Never Was. A downpour drenches the streets and buildings in cold rain.

A hooded figure approaches from the direction of the castle, dressed in the Organization robe. From the looks of his height, it wouldn’t be hard to guess just which member it is...that, and the fact that he is wielding two Keyblades and does not look happy.

However, the feelings going through this memory don’t quite match the anger he’s feeling...this memory belongs to someone else; someone likely nearby.

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[smallworldafterall]

Destiny Islands had been having some trouble assuming a different form than her usual world self lately, so she wasn't sure if she'd be able to come here at all. Thankfully, it seemed that that pressure against changing form didn't apply so much in memories.

The relief at that was soon overshadowed by the feelings this memory radiated. Everything was dark, cold and wet...the exact opposite of what she was used to, even during the worst storms. She huddled back behind the two with her, instantly feeling nervous.

"What is this place?"

[afterthemoon]

"It's...."

Isa knew this place all too well. It was a place he was inclined to never return to. He pulled away from the other two, not wanting to make them deal with his issues.

Sorry, first tag in awhile. I didn't mean to wall.

[notquiteanobody]

There's that somewhat familiar-looking void that opens up in one of the side-alleys adjacent to the scene playing out. Someone that's been here before stumbles out of the Corridor, looking tired, dazed and entirely confused. The maw of darkness closes behind him as he leans against the side of the building, eyes blinking as he takes in his surroundings.

It takes a moment for him to register just where he was. His eyes go wide as the rain beings to come down. His pulse quickens as he assesses what was going on, his mind freezing when he recognizes himself, but not the feelings in the air. That was something that he was still getting used to; the whole part about feeling memories and thoughts.

But if it wasn't his feelings... then whose? Roxas raised his gaze up, aware before the 'other' version of himself was aware of it. High above all of them, a figure observed. A figure whose identity he knew this time. And then there were two others on ground level. One he didn't recognize. The other...

Saix.

He couldn't remember a lot, but he remembered A LOT of animosity toward Saix. But now he was left with several pressing things to contend with. He could either jump in and try to change how things played out. But then if this was just a memory, would that change anything? At the same time, seeing Saix around was potentially as dangerous as any other threat. But then who was the other stranger? He just wanted to rush in and act, but then there was so much nagging at the back of his head, all he could do for now was wait and watch.

"Not again..." He muttered to himself quietly.

[OOC: I am aware that's Isa, not Saix. However Roxas is not aware of this.

Also, it's kinda my first posting in about two months. So I'm playing off my old idea that before my absence, Roxas tried using a Corridor of Darkness and it kinda mucked up where/when he exit'ed out of.

If this is no bueno and you guys want me to re-write, lemme know.]

[heartswillbeone]

High above the streets, up on the top of the skyscraper, came a familiar voice, even though its owner couldn't be clearly seen. They were all being watched, but it was unclear whether the speaker was acknowledging their presence or not.

Where's Sora?

The visitors to the memory would have more to contend with than just the two Keybearers, though. Splotches of darkness spread out all across the rain-soaked ground, and from them slowly emerged dozens upon dozens of Neoshadows. The Heartless began to surround Roxas...but they also took notice of the newcomers, and began to slink in their direction, too.

[smallworldafterall]

"It's what?"

Even though the Islands didn't recognize this scene at all, she did recognize the voice that spoke...that was Riku! So he'd been here?

She heard Roxas's quiet muttering, and turned to face him. At first she thought that it was Ven, but no...his clothes and mannerisms were different. She expected that he was here for the same reasons they were, although he looked pretty upset to see this memory. That, she could sympathize with.

She was about to call out to him, when the Neoshadows began to appear. She recoiled away from them, still hating to see Heartless. "What should we do with these things?!"

[afterthemoon]

Isa sighed summoned Lunatic to his hands, though if anyone was paying attention while he did, they would notice that Isa was very reluctant to do so.

"We should keep them away from you."