Backdated to Shadow Event (September 13th)

[keybearer]

Characters: Riku [AU3] and YOU!
Setting: Cathedral
Format: Action please.
Summary: Riku gets cornered by his Shadow and struggles to face his inner demons.
Warnings: No idea how this'll go, honestly.

Option A - pre-boss;

[Riku leans back against one of the walls, his eyes wide. He'd seen the messages. He'd heard about these Shadows, but now that he's come face to face with his own, all those warnings about acceptance have faded into the back of his mind.

He now stands face-to-face with this double, clad in Dark Armor with a sickening smirk on his face. He struts right up to Riku and snickers under his breath.]

What's the matter? Too scared to face the truth?

Option B - Boss;

[It'd gotten out of hand. Despite all warnings, he failed to accept his Shadow, and now it's transformed into a towering, shadowy beast. Under normal circumstances, a Darkside would be easy enough to beat, but because Riku's been drained of his strength, he's left lying helplessly on the ground as his Shadow raises one of its enormous fists.]

Comments

Boss

[thebigsister]

[Eleanor is tired of these shadows. She's tired of how they hurt people, she's tired of fighting them. The problem is that where other people rest when they're tired like this, Eleanor Lamb gets pissed.

The scene registers quickly enough, just as the adrenaline begins to flow. She sprints towards the Shadow and the figure about to get crushed, teleporting closer a few times, just so he's in range, and then she pulls him with her mind, out of the way and closer where she's standing. She looks down at him, head a little tilted and porthole lights an irritated red.]

Rough day?

[inheritedlight]

[ Kairi could seriously echo Eleanor's statements about them as well, but when it comes to someone she cares about getting hurt by them? Oh, you bet she'll be there. Soon, she'll cast a Reflega on Riku to shield him and then simultaneously cast a Firaga on the Shadow to try to weaken it. Then, she'll land right on her feet and looks at Riku with a smile. ]

It's okay now. We won't let it take an advantage of you, Riku.

[ She has a feeling she's in for a rough fight, but she's brought plenty of firepower to deal with the shadow. ]

[keybearer]

[The fire makes the Shadow falter, but then it lets out a twisted cackle.]

Take advantage of him? It's his fault he's too afraid to accept himself.

[Riku, meanwhile, pushes himself into a sitting position.]

Thanks. Both of you.

[But they better stay sharp because the gaping hole in the Shadow's chest is starting to glow. Hope you gals like homing shots!]

[thebigsister]

Don't worry about it.

[Eleanor bobs her head, half crouched where she is and then tilts her head harder, as the Shadow starts to glow.]

Uh. Is it supposed to do that?

[Because it doesn't look good. It looks pretty bad, actually, though her body language remains largely at ease.]

[inheritedlight]

Don't mention it. I owe you so much.

[ Then, Kairi gives the shadow her much trained "I am going to kick your ass and you will like it" stare. Her hand grips tightly on her Keyblade and she sighs a little. ]

Yeah, it looks like a Darkside from our worlds, so be careful. And, whatever you do, make sure to not get too close to the darkness.

[ She casts Protega, Hastega on both herself and Eleanor and another round of Reflega on Riku while summoning Oblivion to her side. Now she's ready to kick some shadow ass. ]

[keybearer]

That's right! Run away from the darkness, just like he did.

[The Shadow rears back, preparing for another strike.]

Your little words won't help much, even if you've got her face.

[Even with the protection, Riku shudders. If only he had the strength to fight... To make this thing shut up...

Even if what it's saying isn't necessarily untrue.]

[thebigsister]

Can you shut up?

[Eleanor's hands ignited as she threw a rain of fireballs at the shadow.]

Nobody's talking to you.