wow it's been a while since i posted here well just to revive it i finished a new chapter finally. ^^ hope you enjoy the new chapter everyone. as always comments and what not are accepted. =D
Chapter 17: Synchronization
Selvix tapped his foot to the beat steadily as he flipped through a magazine. His eyes traced the words and images as he flipped through a few more pages. Suddenly a large black portal opened up on one of the chairs as Lonex appeared in his usual fashion. Selvix slowly placed the magazine down on the seat next to his arm and leg as he reach up with both hands to remove his headphones before turning his music off. Suddenly two more portals opened up as both Salix and Xishn arrived on the scene.
“Man, those two are almost more trouble than they’re worth,” Xishn said smirking as he waved his arms around.
“Perhaps you should have put more emphasis on the almost part,” Selvix said as he turned to face Xishn.
“What, we’re all intellectuals here. I figured you’d all be able figure that out,” Xishn replied jokingly.
“Beyond the petty humor, what we thought would happen did happen. He turned against us because of the heart you gave him,” Lonex said as he turned to face Salix.
“Indeed, it seems that in the end result the two did not synchronize well enough,” Salix explained. “It would seem that not just any heart allows a person to become a full being.”
“And so he came into conflict with his own existence,” Selvix said as he stared down at the floor.
“Yes, which is why I disposed of him. But regardless of what decision he might have made, like him his manufactured fate would have led him to the same conclusion,” Salix explained.
“So, is he the same then,” Xishn asked putting emphasis on the word he.
“No his heart is connected. We don’t have to worry about him,” Salix answered.
“What do we do next then,” Xishn asked.
Selvix turned his head to his left side as a black portal appeared around an empty seat and Xaneth appeared. His hood now down it revealed his identity. He had long brown hair and sky-blue eyes which made him look much like Sora except for the length and style of hair.
“Welcome back sleepy-head. We missed you there,” Xishn said taunting his ally.
“Have you been waiting this whole time to tell me that one Xishn,” Xaneth asked.
“Perhaps we should stay more focused you two,” Selvix suggested.
“We could, but then we wouldn’t be able to have fun anymore, right,” Xishn replied as he smirked.
“Regardless Sora has to be tested a bit further,” Salix said.
“He cheated in this game after all and we can’t allow cheating to go unpunished, right,” Xishn added.
“Yes which is why I want you to go and test Sora further Xaneth,” Salix said.
“What about him,” Xaneth asked. “Do you want me to test him as well?”
“No. Sora should be enough for now. I see no need to bring him out again,” Salix replied as he turned and faced Xaneth. “But this time make sure that you utilize all that you have gained. Understand?”
“Yeah I understand,” Xaneth replied as he was enveloped by a large black portal and disappeared.
“You realize he probably won’t come back from this right,” Selvix said as he stared forward at Salix.
“It is of no consequence. After all once a person fulfills their purpose they have no reason to exist and one who exists longer than they are destined to, can only feel pain after that. And he is not an exception to that rule,” Salix explained.
“None of us are. It’s more or less just a matter of whose purpose extends further than the others,” Lonex added.
“Which is why we exist and eventually why we cease to exist,” Salix said.
“So if he fails what then,” Xishn asked.
“You seem anxious Xishn. Why is this,” Selvix asked.
“Roxas still exists within Sora. When I saw Sora that became clear. I just need to dig deeply within his heart,” Xishn explained.
“Just make sure you don’t shatter it,” Salix said as a brightly glowing pink colored heart appeared in his right hand. “After all hearts are such fragile things.”
Salix slowly closed his hand around the heart as it vanished. Riku’s eyes fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the light as he looked about. Slowly Riku sat up feeling a bit of pain here and there but nothing that seemed too serious.
“Riku,” a voice shouted as Sora ran over to him.
“Sora? What happened,” Riku asked confused as he sat up slowly.
“You got lucky that’s what happened,” another voice said as Rextanse walked forward his hair dangling over his shoulders.
“Who are you,” Riku asked as he looked up at the robed man.
“His name is Rextanse. He saved us back there,” Sora explained.
“So you’re with the Exiled Order,” Riku asked.
“Yes. You may as well say I’m the second-in-command,” Rextanse answered as he stared down at Riku.
“Then can you explain why this is all happening,” Riku asked.
“Honestly I’m not too sure. Salix has his own way of thinking. But that’s why I came here,” Rextanse replied.
“Anyways he said he’d help us so long as we’re both heading in the same direction,” Sora added.
“How unfortunate, so now I’ll have to take you all into consideration then,” a voice said as a large black portal opened behind Rextanse.
As Rextanse turned to face the portal a blade shot across slashing at him. The blade cut through the air as Rextanse jumped backwards out of the reach of the single blade. As soon as he landed the air in front of him blurred as a large barrier appeared closing him off from Sora and Riku.
“Who are you, are you one of Salix’s allies,” Riku asked as he slowly stood up his knees a bit weak from not moving around for a while.
“Yes but that doesn’t concern you Riku,” Xaneth said as he took a step forward towards them.
“Stop it,” Sora shouted as he stepped in front of Riku and the Keyblade appeared in both of his hands.
“Don’t interfere right now Sora,” Xaneth said.
“What do you want with Riku,” Sora asked as he crouched low to the ground and prepared to fight Xaneth.
“It isn’t Riku who I came here for,” Xaneth replied.
“So, he sent you here to get me,” Sora asked.
“I’m here to test you. That is why I was sent,” Xaneth answered.
“When am I going to get my friends back,” Sora shouted.
“Honestly I’m not too sure; it’s not up to me. All I know is that it’s my job here to test you and to see if you really are capable of doing what Salix asks of you,” Xaneth explained.
“I’ve been through enough tests. Please just let me to see my friends,” Sora said an almost desperate tone in his voice.
“Sorry, but that’s out of the question. I came here to test you Sora. Although I do feel sympathy for you and the situation that you’ve become entangled in,” Xaneth answered.
“What are you talking about? You Nobodies don’t have any hearts you can’t feel anything,” Sora shouted.
“Nobodies do not possess hearts true. However, I am different. As for why, I’m not to sure myself,” Xaneth explained as the armor he wore began to make a loud clanging sound as he took a step forward. “Although Salix told me to test you, that’s not why I’m here. You see my heart has been aching for a long time. But now it’s different. I know this is what I need to do. I know now that this is what I should do. Forget testing you, I’ll see what really sustains your light!”
Quickly Xaneth rushed forward as a Keyblade appeared in his right hand. Quickly he swung it down only to be blocked as Sora raised his own Keyblade up to defend himself. A loud sound echoed through the room as Sora attempted to stop the attack. Suddenly a bright flash of light appeared around Xaneth’s left hand as his second Keyblade appeared. Almost instantly it found it’s target slamming into Sora’s right side and shoving him harshly to the ground. Slowly Xaneth turned to face Sora as he gripped the Keyblades in both his hands tightly.
“So this is the full extent of your heart,” Xaneth said.
“Sora,” Riku shouted as he charged forward at Xaneth.
The blade of Riku’s Keyblade swung down slamming into the ground like a hammer creating a small crack where the blade had impacted. Xaneth landed on his feet nimbly a safe distance away from Riku before preparing to attack again. Swiftly Xaneth charged forward again both of his arms extended off to his sides as he swung them in a scissor like movement. However the Keyblades both missed as Xaneth’s arms continued to swing so they made a rather large X like shape. Riku quickly took advantage of this and took a few steps forward before swinging his Keyblade down in a slashing motion at his enemy. Shards of armor flew through the air as the Keyblade impacted and took a large chunk of the area covering the face with it. Quickly Riku jumped backwards and landed on the ground next to Sora. Xaneth stared forward at the two Keyblade wielders a single blue eye now visible thanks to the face area of the armor now being nearly completely shattered.
“Tell me what makes your light so strong,” Xaneth asked.
“My friends, they help me to remember why I’m me and help guide me through the darkness even when there is no light,” Sora explained.
“So your friends, they are your light,” Xaneth asked.
“Yeah, they help me and I help them. That’s what friends do after all,” Sora answered as he turned and smiled at Riku.
“I wish I could remember that. Even though I have a heart I can’t remember anything. Could this mean my heart is not real,” Xaneth said as if asking a question but not directing it at Sora or Riku in particular.
“It could, but that’s why you have to accept other people and strengthen your heart with light. I’ve learned that from my friends,” Riku explained as he extended his left arm out as if asking Xaneth if he needed a hand.
“Isn’t this just touching, I think I could cry this is so dramatic,” a voice said as a portal opened up behind Xaneth.
“You again,” Sora shouted.
“Yep me again, anyways I’m here to relieve you Xaneth,” Xishn said.
“Isn’t that convenient,” Xaneth replied as he glanced back at Xishn.
“Regardless of how convenient this may appear I have my orders and you have yours,” Xishn said as he walked forward towards Sora and Riku. “You see the result of my orders reflects upon the result of your orders. I’d rather not look bad here so I hope you’ll just do us all a favor and go peacefully.”
Xishn slowly came to a halt as he patted Xaneth on the back lightly. Xaneth’s visible blue eye suddenly glazed over as if everything that had been within him had suddenly vanished. A loud echo reverberated off the walls of the room as Xaneth collapsed to the ground motionless as if devoid of all life.
“Huh, what just happened,” Sora asked.
“Salix ordered me to dispose of him in a way so that he would be no threat to anyone for the time being,” Xishn explained.
“I don’t understand. Wasn’t he your friend,” Sora asked.
“Nope besides in a way he was meant to exist even less than I was,” Xishn answered.
“Don’t you people have any morals,” Sora shouted as he stared angrily at Xishn.
“Listen Roxas, I could explain this to you in multiple fashions, but it still wouldn’t make a difference,” Xishn asked. “Once you become evil you must admit it. Hiding darkness within the darkness will get you nowhere.”
“That can’t be right,” Sora said as he stared down at the floor.
“Whether it’s nothingness, darkness or light, it’s still the same thing. The definition for purity means to be solely one element. How do you explain my existence otherwise,” Xishn asked.
“I-I guess I don’t know,” Sora said.
“That’s not entirely true. Even if purity does mean becoming entirely one element that doesn’t mean that you can’t change. I’m proof of that,” Riku said as he raised his Keyblade as if to fight.
“You seem pretty confident that you’re right. But I’ve got a feeling that you two are like two separate ends of a battery. Remove one and the other well, we’ll see what happens,” Xishn said as he raised his right arm and snapped his fingers.
Suddenly an octagonal shaped mirror appeared above Riku as it fell down on him making him disappear. As soon as it had completed its job it immediately disappeared leaving only Sora to fight Xishn again.
“What happened to Riku,” Sora shouted confused.
“He’s elsewhere right now. But don’t worry he’s fine,” Xishn replied. “After all I couldn’t complete this without you being alone Roxas.”
“Why, haven’t I completed your test yet,” Sora shouted.
“Listen up treasures don’t exactly hop into your lap now do they Roxas? Searching for any treasure requires that you be put to the test it’s like the old saying goes nothing ventured nothing gained,” Xishn explained. “That saying applies to everyone including you and me. The only difference is that only one of us can retrieve their treasure.”
“Why is that,” Sora asked.
“Our goals are intertwined. If you win here your treasure can be obtained but mine will be lost forever. But I’m making too much of a fuss out of this. Let’s keep it simple. Is that okay with you, Roxas,” Xishn asked as he raised his right arm and snapped his fingers.
Suddenly several mirrors appeared floating around Xishn and Sora almost as if they were in orbit around the two. As the mirrors appeared one by one, one of Xishn’s Nobodies appeared next to him a sword gripped tightly in its hands. Slowly Xishn moved his right arm and reached off to the side as he grasped the sword tightly and gave the Nobody a dismissive glance. Xishn waited and made sure the Nobody had left before taking a step forward towards Sora.
“Well I can’t just let things stay quiet forever Roxas. So, let me see into that heart of yours,” Xishn said as he ran forward at Sora.
“I’ll rescue my friend’s no matter what,” Sora shouted and charged forward as he gripped the Keyblade tightly with both hands.
A loud echo reverberated through the room as both sword and Keyblade slammed together harshly. Xishn raised his left arm and threw it forward landing a punch to Sora’s right cheek throwing the Keyblade wielder back a bit as he struggled to maintain balance. Immediately Xishn threw his sword from his right hand at Sora so the blade was aimed directly at Sora’s chest. Reacting quickly Sora swung the Keyblade fiercely at the sword knocking it to the ground. Noticing the opening Sora had made Xishn instantly closed the gap between Sora and himself. With no time to react Sora felt Xishn’s left fist slam into his abdominal region. The impact itself hurt less but surprised him more. Sora then felt his body float backwards a bit before collapsing to the ground.
EDIT: also i'll be writing more often so expect maybe another chapter before thursday ^^
Chapter 18: The Passage to Existence
Chapter 17: Synchronization
Selvix tapped his foot to the beat steadily as he flipped through a magazine. His eyes traced the words and images as he flipped through a few more pages. Suddenly a large black portal opened up on one of the chairs as Lonex appeared in his usual fashion. Selvix slowly placed the magazine down on the seat next to his arm and leg as he reach up with both hands to remove his headphones before turning his music off. Suddenly two more portals opened up as both Salix and Xishn arrived on the scene.
“Man, those two are almost more trouble than they’re worth,” Xishn said smirking as he waved his arms around.
“Perhaps you should have put more emphasis on the almost part,” Selvix said as he turned to face Xishn.
“What, we’re all intellectuals here. I figured you’d all be able figure that out,” Xishn replied jokingly.
“Beyond the petty humor, what we thought would happen did happen. He turned against us because of the heart you gave him,” Lonex said as he turned to face Salix.
“Indeed, it seems that in the end result the two did not synchronize well enough,” Salix explained. “It would seem that not just any heart allows a person to become a full being.”
“And so he came into conflict with his own existence,” Selvix said as he stared down at the floor.
“Yes, which is why I disposed of him. But regardless of what decision he might have made, like him his manufactured fate would have led him to the same conclusion,” Salix explained.
“So, is he the same then,” Xishn asked putting emphasis on the word he.
“No his heart is connected. We don’t have to worry about him,” Salix answered.
“What do we do next then,” Xishn asked.
Selvix turned his head to his left side as a black portal appeared around an empty seat and Xaneth appeared. His hood now down it revealed his identity. He had long brown hair and sky-blue eyes which made him look much like Sora except for the length and style of hair.
“Welcome back sleepy-head. We missed you there,” Xishn said taunting his ally.
“Have you been waiting this whole time to tell me that one Xishn,” Xaneth asked.
“Perhaps we should stay more focused you two,” Selvix suggested.
“We could, but then we wouldn’t be able to have fun anymore, right,” Xishn replied as he smirked.
“Regardless Sora has to be tested a bit further,” Salix said.
“He cheated in this game after all and we can’t allow cheating to go unpunished, right,” Xishn added.
“Yes which is why I want you to go and test Sora further Xaneth,” Salix said.
“What about him,” Xaneth asked. “Do you want me to test him as well?”
“No. Sora should be enough for now. I see no need to bring him out again,” Salix replied as he turned and faced Xaneth. “But this time make sure that you utilize all that you have gained. Understand?”
“Yeah I understand,” Xaneth replied as he was enveloped by a large black portal and disappeared.
“You realize he probably won’t come back from this right,” Selvix said as he stared forward at Salix.
“It is of no consequence. After all once a person fulfills their purpose they have no reason to exist and one who exists longer than they are destined to, can only feel pain after that. And he is not an exception to that rule,” Salix explained.
“None of us are. It’s more or less just a matter of whose purpose extends further than the others,” Lonex added.
“Which is why we exist and eventually why we cease to exist,” Salix said.
“So if he fails what then,” Xishn asked.
“You seem anxious Xishn. Why is this,” Selvix asked.
“Roxas still exists within Sora. When I saw Sora that became clear. I just need to dig deeply within his heart,” Xishn explained.
“Just make sure you don’t shatter it,” Salix said as a brightly glowing pink colored heart appeared in his right hand. “After all hearts are such fragile things.”
Salix slowly closed his hand around the heart as it vanished. Riku’s eyes fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the light as he looked about. Slowly Riku sat up feeling a bit of pain here and there but nothing that seemed too serious.
“Riku,” a voice shouted as Sora ran over to him.
“Sora? What happened,” Riku asked confused as he sat up slowly.
“You got lucky that’s what happened,” another voice said as Rextanse walked forward his hair dangling over his shoulders.
“Who are you,” Riku asked as he looked up at the robed man.
“His name is Rextanse. He saved us back there,” Sora explained.
“So you’re with the Exiled Order,” Riku asked.
“Yes. You may as well say I’m the second-in-command,” Rextanse answered as he stared down at Riku.
“Then can you explain why this is all happening,” Riku asked.
“Honestly I’m not too sure. Salix has his own way of thinking. But that’s why I came here,” Rextanse replied.
“Anyways he said he’d help us so long as we’re both heading in the same direction,” Sora added.
“How unfortunate, so now I’ll have to take you all into consideration then,” a voice said as a large black portal opened behind Rextanse.
As Rextanse turned to face the portal a blade shot across slashing at him. The blade cut through the air as Rextanse jumped backwards out of the reach of the single blade. As soon as he landed the air in front of him blurred as a large barrier appeared closing him off from Sora and Riku.
“Who are you, are you one of Salix’s allies,” Riku asked as he slowly stood up his knees a bit weak from not moving around for a while.
“Yes but that doesn’t concern you Riku,” Xaneth said as he took a step forward towards them.
“Stop it,” Sora shouted as he stepped in front of Riku and the Keyblade appeared in both of his hands.
“Don’t interfere right now Sora,” Xaneth said.
“What do you want with Riku,” Sora asked as he crouched low to the ground and prepared to fight Xaneth.
“It isn’t Riku who I came here for,” Xaneth replied.
“So, he sent you here to get me,” Sora asked.
“I’m here to test you. That is why I was sent,” Xaneth answered.
“When am I going to get my friends back,” Sora shouted.
“Honestly I’m not too sure; it’s not up to me. All I know is that it’s my job here to test you and to see if you really are capable of doing what Salix asks of you,” Xaneth explained.
“I’ve been through enough tests. Please just let me to see my friends,” Sora said an almost desperate tone in his voice.
“Sorry, but that’s out of the question. I came here to test you Sora. Although I do feel sympathy for you and the situation that you’ve become entangled in,” Xaneth answered.
“What are you talking about? You Nobodies don’t have any hearts you can’t feel anything,” Sora shouted.
“Nobodies do not possess hearts true. However, I am different. As for why, I’m not to sure myself,” Xaneth explained as the armor he wore began to make a loud clanging sound as he took a step forward. “Although Salix told me to test you, that’s not why I’m here. You see my heart has been aching for a long time. But now it’s different. I know this is what I need to do. I know now that this is what I should do. Forget testing you, I’ll see what really sustains your light!”
Quickly Xaneth rushed forward as a Keyblade appeared in his right hand. Quickly he swung it down only to be blocked as Sora raised his own Keyblade up to defend himself. A loud sound echoed through the room as Sora attempted to stop the attack. Suddenly a bright flash of light appeared around Xaneth’s left hand as his second Keyblade appeared. Almost instantly it found it’s target slamming into Sora’s right side and shoving him harshly to the ground. Slowly Xaneth turned to face Sora as he gripped the Keyblades in both his hands tightly.
“So this is the full extent of your heart,” Xaneth said.
“Sora,” Riku shouted as he charged forward at Xaneth.
The blade of Riku’s Keyblade swung down slamming into the ground like a hammer creating a small crack where the blade had impacted. Xaneth landed on his feet nimbly a safe distance away from Riku before preparing to attack again. Swiftly Xaneth charged forward again both of his arms extended off to his sides as he swung them in a scissor like movement. However the Keyblades both missed as Xaneth’s arms continued to swing so they made a rather large X like shape. Riku quickly took advantage of this and took a few steps forward before swinging his Keyblade down in a slashing motion at his enemy. Shards of armor flew through the air as the Keyblade impacted and took a large chunk of the area covering the face with it. Quickly Riku jumped backwards and landed on the ground next to Sora. Xaneth stared forward at the two Keyblade wielders a single blue eye now visible thanks to the face area of the armor now being nearly completely shattered.
“Tell me what makes your light so strong,” Xaneth asked.
“My friends, they help me to remember why I’m me and help guide me through the darkness even when there is no light,” Sora explained.
“So your friends, they are your light,” Xaneth asked.
“Yeah, they help me and I help them. That’s what friends do after all,” Sora answered as he turned and smiled at Riku.
“I wish I could remember that. Even though I have a heart I can’t remember anything. Could this mean my heart is not real,” Xaneth said as if asking a question but not directing it at Sora or Riku in particular.
“It could, but that’s why you have to accept other people and strengthen your heart with light. I’ve learned that from my friends,” Riku explained as he extended his left arm out as if asking Xaneth if he needed a hand.
“Isn’t this just touching, I think I could cry this is so dramatic,” a voice said as a portal opened up behind Xaneth.
“You again,” Sora shouted.
“Yep me again, anyways I’m here to relieve you Xaneth,” Xishn said.
“Isn’t that convenient,” Xaneth replied as he glanced back at Xishn.
“Regardless of how convenient this may appear I have my orders and you have yours,” Xishn said as he walked forward towards Sora and Riku. “You see the result of my orders reflects upon the result of your orders. I’d rather not look bad here so I hope you’ll just do us all a favor and go peacefully.”
Xishn slowly came to a halt as he patted Xaneth on the back lightly. Xaneth’s visible blue eye suddenly glazed over as if everything that had been within him had suddenly vanished. A loud echo reverberated off the walls of the room as Xaneth collapsed to the ground motionless as if devoid of all life.
“Huh, what just happened,” Sora asked.
“Salix ordered me to dispose of him in a way so that he would be no threat to anyone for the time being,” Xishn explained.
“I don’t understand. Wasn’t he your friend,” Sora asked.
“Nope besides in a way he was meant to exist even less than I was,” Xishn answered.
“Don’t you people have any morals,” Sora shouted as he stared angrily at Xishn.
“Listen Roxas, I could explain this to you in multiple fashions, but it still wouldn’t make a difference,” Xishn asked. “Once you become evil you must admit it. Hiding darkness within the darkness will get you nowhere.”
“That can’t be right,” Sora said as he stared down at the floor.
“Whether it’s nothingness, darkness or light, it’s still the same thing. The definition for purity means to be solely one element. How do you explain my existence otherwise,” Xishn asked.
“I-I guess I don’t know,” Sora said.
“That’s not entirely true. Even if purity does mean becoming entirely one element that doesn’t mean that you can’t change. I’m proof of that,” Riku said as he raised his Keyblade as if to fight.
“You seem pretty confident that you’re right. But I’ve got a feeling that you two are like two separate ends of a battery. Remove one and the other well, we’ll see what happens,” Xishn said as he raised his right arm and snapped his fingers.
Suddenly an octagonal shaped mirror appeared above Riku as it fell down on him making him disappear. As soon as it had completed its job it immediately disappeared leaving only Sora to fight Xishn again.
“What happened to Riku,” Sora shouted confused.
“He’s elsewhere right now. But don’t worry he’s fine,” Xishn replied. “After all I couldn’t complete this without you being alone Roxas.”
“Why, haven’t I completed your test yet,” Sora shouted.
“Listen up treasures don’t exactly hop into your lap now do they Roxas? Searching for any treasure requires that you be put to the test it’s like the old saying goes nothing ventured nothing gained,” Xishn explained. “That saying applies to everyone including you and me. The only difference is that only one of us can retrieve their treasure.”
“Why is that,” Sora asked.
“Our goals are intertwined. If you win here your treasure can be obtained but mine will be lost forever. But I’m making too much of a fuss out of this. Let’s keep it simple. Is that okay with you, Roxas,” Xishn asked as he raised his right arm and snapped his fingers.
Suddenly several mirrors appeared floating around Xishn and Sora almost as if they were in orbit around the two. As the mirrors appeared one by one, one of Xishn’s Nobodies appeared next to him a sword gripped tightly in its hands. Slowly Xishn moved his right arm and reached off to the side as he grasped the sword tightly and gave the Nobody a dismissive glance. Xishn waited and made sure the Nobody had left before taking a step forward towards Sora.
“Well I can’t just let things stay quiet forever Roxas. So, let me see into that heart of yours,” Xishn said as he ran forward at Sora.
“I’ll rescue my friend’s no matter what,” Sora shouted and charged forward as he gripped the Keyblade tightly with both hands.
A loud echo reverberated through the room as both sword and Keyblade slammed together harshly. Xishn raised his left arm and threw it forward landing a punch to Sora’s right cheek throwing the Keyblade wielder back a bit as he struggled to maintain balance. Immediately Xishn threw his sword from his right hand at Sora so the blade was aimed directly at Sora’s chest. Reacting quickly Sora swung the Keyblade fiercely at the sword knocking it to the ground. Noticing the opening Sora had made Xishn instantly closed the gap between Sora and himself. With no time to react Sora felt Xishn’s left fist slam into his abdominal region. The impact itself hurt less but surprised him more. Sora then felt his body float backwards a bit before collapsing to the ground.
EDIT: also i'll be writing more often so expect maybe another chapter before thursday ^^
Chapter 18: The Passage to Existence
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