This is actually something I've been thinking about for a while. Yeah, we are obviously going to physically fight Xehanort somehow, but I imagine that things aren't going to go so well against the Thirteen Darknesses. Xehanort can practically see all outcomes and he has pretty much been present for most moments in the series. How can our heroes beat that?
I was thinking about how, in most cases, the villain on a story will fail because the hero either used a maguffin against them, or the villain made a crucial oversight that comes back to bite them. Such was the case with Sauron, Voldemort, etc. So, what oversight could Xehanort, the man who has spread himself out to so many vessels and who's direct influence is in every facet of Kingdom Hearts, have made?
I believe that oversight is his attempt at making Sora a vessel, and I believe that will be the key to his defeat.
Yes I know it sounds a bit strange. Why WOULDN'T Xehanort want to possess the powerful Keyblade-gifted boy who had thwarted his plans twice? But I think Xehanort at that point is almost too greedy, too arrogant to think of such a connection as being two-sided.
Xehanort and Sora are not each other. Sora is as of now not a vessel or clone of Xehanort, and Xehanort has no immediate tie of friendship or kin to Sora in any capacity. This is crucial, as Xehanort wouldn't be paying attention to any ramifications of taking over Sora's heart and body. What would he possibly have to fear? He would be getting his number XIII, everything would go to plan.
However, there is one simple way the heroes can plan ahead and beat Xehanort once and for all. One way that, because the old coot doesn't understand heart connections, wouldn't see coming.
Let Xehanort get Sora.
Sora and Xehanort would then be connected. They would have forged a link between them, a chain if you will. And which character has power over Sora's memories, and those connected to him? Naminé. Naminé would be able to access Xehanort's memories, fiddle with them, break them. Naminé even had the ability to shatter Sora's heart by completely erasing his memories. My suggestion is to use Sora's new connection to Xehanort in order to shatter Xehanort's heart.
The old coot wouldn't see it coming. He is so obsessed with trying to complete the numbers and get the X-blade that he isn't thinking of anyone fighting back. He doesn't think connections are important, as he himself is forcing them instead of trying to make friends. I don't think Xehanort actually thought it possible Roxas and the others could actually come back. Ansem in KH3 (twilight town scene) replies with "The other Twilight Town is just data", as if he was confused why Sora would consider it. He isn't against Sora bringing Roxas back however, as again, he is obsessed with getting the Thirteen Darkness, Seven Lights. If they bring Naminé back and Sora gets Norted, he is finished.
At least, that's my theory on the subject. I want to hear thoughts. Haven't done one of these in a while, so I'm a bit rusty at writing lol.
I was thinking about how, in most cases, the villain on a story will fail because the hero either used a maguffin against them, or the villain made a crucial oversight that comes back to bite them. Such was the case with Sauron, Voldemort, etc. So, what oversight could Xehanort, the man who has spread himself out to so many vessels and who's direct influence is in every facet of Kingdom Hearts, have made?
I believe that oversight is his attempt at making Sora a vessel, and I believe that will be the key to his defeat.
Yes I know it sounds a bit strange. Why WOULDN'T Xehanort want to possess the powerful Keyblade-gifted boy who had thwarted his plans twice? But I think Xehanort at that point is almost too greedy, too arrogant to think of such a connection as being two-sided.
Xehanort and Sora are not each other. Sora is as of now not a vessel or clone of Xehanort, and Xehanort has no immediate tie of friendship or kin to Sora in any capacity. This is crucial, as Xehanort wouldn't be paying attention to any ramifications of taking over Sora's heart and body. What would he possibly have to fear? He would be getting his number XIII, everything would go to plan.
However, there is one simple way the heroes can plan ahead and beat Xehanort once and for all. One way that, because the old coot doesn't understand heart connections, wouldn't see coming.
Let Xehanort get Sora.
Sora and Xehanort would then be connected. They would have forged a link between them, a chain if you will. And which character has power over Sora's memories, and those connected to him? Naminé. Naminé would be able to access Xehanort's memories, fiddle with them, break them. Naminé even had the ability to shatter Sora's heart by completely erasing his memories. My suggestion is to use Sora's new connection to Xehanort in order to shatter Xehanort's heart.
The old coot wouldn't see it coming. He is so obsessed with trying to complete the numbers and get the X-blade that he isn't thinking of anyone fighting back. He doesn't think connections are important, as he himself is forcing them instead of trying to make friends. I don't think Xehanort actually thought it possible Roxas and the others could actually come back. Ansem in KH3 (twilight town scene) replies with "The other Twilight Town is just data", as if he was confused why Sora would consider it. He isn't against Sora bringing Roxas back however, as again, he is obsessed with getting the Thirteen Darkness, Seven Lights. If they bring Naminé back and Sora gets Norted, he is finished.
At least, that's my theory on the subject. I want to hear thoughts. Haven't done one of these in a while, so I'm a bit rusty at writing lol.