the cracks in our memories can't change the bonds in our hearts
Welcome
to Simple and Clean, an au post-3D Kingdom Hearts roleplay.
After Xehanort removed the chains of memories linked not to people, but to objects and events - the keyblade, the Princesses of Heart, and Kingdom Hearts itself - the heroes found themselves living in a world where they are... ordinary. Where they are highschool and college students, parents or siblings, and living in a world not too far removed from our own.
Casting his spell cost Xehanort strength and time, but he's begun to move - and not everyone had their memories pulled. How will the worlds react to the return of the darkness when the light doesn't know to stand against it?
Events
Xehanort's awakening is at hand, and with it has come the beginning of the destruction of his spell.
Updates
10/08/17 First major site event has begun! Xehanort has awoken and he's hellbent on ensuring his plans will not be interfered with. A halloween writing contest has started as well, so be sure to check them both out.
[break]C H A P T E R 1: R O A D T O F R E E D O M[break]
[break]M O N A R C H G L A D E ' S S T O R I E L I N E[break]
[break]After some time from the Present Time, it had been many years since the Heartless Republic had been made. All preparations had been established to find new worlds for recruiting troops. However, Monarch Glade was far to worried about the increase of Pirate Scoundrels from his hated former Captain, Captain Hook. He wonders if he'll ever make his dreams of a land of independence for his own little world of Heartless and Humans.. How foolish to think such could happen..[break]
[break]This..Is His Tale.[break]
[break]We begin our tale in the lands of Twilight Town. Monarch Glade Has been seen in the town's borders from The Starlight Diner. The time was 3:90 PM, It was raining, and the sun wasn't out. As he gets out of his ship, he notices this new land seems to be a sort of "advanced" town. He'd never seen such a fascinating architecture other then Camp New Hope, which at this point, was a collection of tents and outposts.[break]
[Break]"My..What A Marvelous Grand "Utopia" of Culture And Grace!"[Break]
[break]The Monarch resided to himself, pondering over how all of this was possible outside his small, shelltered territory in Neverland.[break]
[break]"I Wonder... If Any Humans Are Around?"[break]
[break]He wonders as he looks around his location. [break]
[break]"Perhaps Some Willing To Tell Me Answers As To How These Other Worlds Have Been Formed." "I Know Only This One Exists, As My Map Piked Up The Signal.." "But There May Be More Settlements If Only I Could Perhaps Find Answers.."[break]
[break]The Monarch is puzzled by such empty streets as to why nobody is around. He walks from his ship and travels to the location "Starlight Diner" where he finally sees some people. However, it seems the Diner was soon to be closing, so he asked around if anybody knew anything about other "Worlds" or "Heartless" problems.[break]
[break]They looked confused about his statement, and asked "What Is A Heartless?"
[break]They...Don't Know..??"[break]
[break]That..Made him a bit happy., actually thrilled![break]
[break]If nobody knows what a Heartless is, thus he can create his world after all by finding a way to control them! Perfect indeed![break]
[break]True, Rouge Feral Heartless can't be controlled unless by powerful magic or a heart, and yes, he had no powers as of now. But this was his chance! He could quickly and eventually commune with them, or even control them and try to study a spell to make them peaceful? Only time shall tell this.. So to pass the time, He was a bit famished, even if he's a Heartless now, he still was a being and needed to eat. So he walks over to whomever was cooking and asks for a Sea Salt Ice-Cream, his favorite food in fact, as he trades his Munny he had on him, enough for 2 of them.[break]
[break]He thanks the Ice-Cream Maker, and sits down, as He begins to enjoy and eat his Ice-Cream, savoring at the smell, texture and taste of his meal.[break]
[break]"Such A Delicacy! Indeed, Hard To Find From Barrels Among Those Horrid Brigand's Ships..That Cursed Pirate..I'd Wish I Had Recruits..But..I Don't Even Know If I Can Control Heartless, or Where To Find Help.." [break]
[break]He adjusts his falling crown on his head as his antenna, hidden and folded down as hair, sway in the wind.[break]
[break]The people did give him some stares, as he looked vary..Out of place.. And odd..[break]
[break]He awaits for somebody to come by, as he simply sits there bored.[break]
The afternoon was long, it had just been one week since Xion going missing. He had made contact with Riku, however hadn't heard a single word about her, it was rather bothersome, found himself slightly down. Luckily working in Leon's cafe let his mind focus on something, step forward save up money, maybe hire one of those investigators? Trust Riku to put his best effort into finding her? Already the police posted up pictures and MIA notifications, there was some suggestion to see counseling from his school, but he turned it down focusing on just working.
It had been a total of two weeks since Roxas began working at Starlight Diner under the guidance of Leon, where he had easily picked up all the various tricks of the trade taking on a "Jack-of-all trades" so to speak. Working today was a total of 3 employees Leon, some guy, and himself. With the rain outside there wasn't a really big need of having large busy staff, it seemed the business was extremely slow with three total customers sitting inside.
One of the customers had black hair and at some point the wind from the fan showed some hidden antennas causing Roxas too peer rather rudely closely at the guy just like that girl with those cat-ears. Why were Furry weirdos appearing more and more often? The guy kept attracting the other customers attention that at some point he heard a small couple whisper, "hey let's get going, guy gives me the creeps" Soon after the male nodded asking to pay and leave disappearing out the door. The other customer didn't really seem to care, maybe peeking a look here and there, wait.. Was that a pencil and notepad? He gave a small snort, the guy was drawing the weirdo.
He stared a little longer before turning to finish up helping with sorting the register before finally giving a sigh when final extra customer had left. Gave a small signal to the other employees he will be on his break, took off his small apron for taking orders, grabbed a Ice-cream, and clocked out. Once the simple tasks of entering break mode was finished gave a breath walking his way to the booth of the newest oddcomer.
Take this moment to se his black shirt, black pants, messy spiky blonde hair, and finally extremely bright watery blue eyes. His height looked to below average of a male, and finally his face slightly rounded making him look younger than his actual age. He motioned to the open seat across the booth with a smile that could put Sora/Ventus to shame, "Mind if I joined you? Look rather lonely and out of place"totally hopefully not blind or having real antennas... seriously what's with the new freaks popping up
[break]He looked over at the Human. He welcomed his company and smiled. His crown seemed to be tilted as he looks over and speaks.[break]
[break]"Perhaps. But You Wouldn't Understand If I Told You The Truth.." "Perhaps You Would..You Seem..Important..Yet You Work At This Establishment..Someone of Your Stature Should Be Out Doing Adventures...My Poor Settlement However.."[break] [break]Settlements..? What is he going on about? This is getting interesting! He seems sad as he sighs.[break]
[break]"Ahh, You'd Probably Honestly Never Belive A Fool Such As Myself..My Goals..My Dreams..A World Of Untied Independence And Equality.." "Such Dreams..Only A False Dream.."[break]
[break]But then..Something stood out..[break]
[break]On His crown, if looked closely seemed to have a symbol on it, the Heartless Emblem![break]
[break]But..It was different. It had a Flag, With A Small Shadow Pure-Blood, dressed in a colonel outfit, saluting to the flag. It also said "Heartless Republic, Equality, Independence, And Freedom" scribbled in gold on the bottom of it. His antenna keep flowing as they twitch and perk around, as if picking up vibrations unknown to humans. He..Was clearly something out of place, if not someone of interest and abnormality.[break]
[break]"So..if I Told The Truth..What Would You Do..? Or..Have You Figured it Out?"[break] [break]He awaited his comment.[break]
The black hair guy looked up eyes slightly looking as if he read the blond before tilting his head as if invite for Roxas to sit. The blonde worker began to questioning what gave him the idea that this was a great idea, talking to some weirdo what looked to be a crown with an odd design, almost like the sort from a Japanese videogame he and his brother used to play together.
He squirmed debating on what to ask the guy eyes flickering over at this new custom and most importantly the small what seemed to be moving discolored possibly inky-ish antennas. Something in the pit of stomach bubbled, the guy luckily began to speak breaking into something about a truth. Truth? What type of truth? Then following about working in an establishment, and settlement.
This was a prank right? He pranked the right person, absolutely drove Lea insane. No, maybe Riku was mind-screwing him? For even thinking about lying about his sister, what a real sick joke. He went to move his hand to cut the guy off, only for the guy to dramatic sigh leaning his head almost like an actor playing in Hamlet. Soon breaking into what could only be acting monologue.
Did the guy mean to invite him into the booth? He felt his heart sink, maybe he misread the signals? He felt himself sliding slightly closer to the exit. Should he mumble apologies and run off? The words about Independence and Equality absolutely made no sense. Seriously play actor... Seriously a joke. Where were the cameras? His eyes flickered over to the employee area a small sweat falling down his neck, was Leon in on it? Was this some "hey second week here... Sulking? here cheer up some new weirdo"
The guy moved again dramatic trying to show off his crown closely, was.. This something? What? His eyes drifted from the decorated crown to the antennas again, the catgirl's ears were real.. Were these real too? Some sort of hightech future lightwork, didn't LEDs have that capability? They didn't look like they were made of plastic? His heart pounded when the guy Paused for long time looking at him. He made a confused quirk, "Uhh..Uhh.. What? Umm.. Ar-ar-are you talking to me? Co-co-could you repeat the uhh... question?"
[break]He simply sighs. He only knew one thing that nobody knew of his race, so he knew he'd never believe him.[break]
[break]"I've Said To Much.."[break]
[break]He said to himself as if he perhaps made a mistake. He couldn't tell if he took him seriously, or not.[break]
[break]"Perhaps somebody else will.." He said to himself yet again, just giving off a slight smile.[break]
[break]"Ahh, Forget It." He said, playfully waving a hand.
But his hand.. It seemed to be almost like a claw, but covered by gloves.[break]
[break]"Perhaps Another Will Aid Me When the Time Comes..And When Such..I May Return."[break]
[break]"But While I'm Here. I Might As Well Get To Know Somebody... Forgive My Rather Odd Behavior I'm..Not From Around Here.."[break] [break]He paused then Continues.[break]
[break]"I'm Afraid I Cannot Say Much Else..But Now..I Shall Listen To What You Have To Say, Good Sir."[break]
[break]He then silently starts to listen for him to respond yet again. He had said all needed for now, so he listens to the best of his abilities, as he flickers with a Munny Coin in his "claw hand".[break]
"I've Said To Much.." | "Perhaps somebody else will.." Roxas just gave a confuse slow blink, what? He just asked him something right? Wanted an answer right so? What? Said to much? He felt even more baffled was this guy talking to himself? What was he like one of those multipersonality types, oh were did he learn such a thing.. Class? Counseling? He didn't get it. "Umm? I guess?" He could only respond completely baffled, only for the guy to just wave the conversation away.
"Ahh, Forget It." His mind went from this is a complete prank to, what was going on? His eyes followed the black glove thinking how it fit perfectly well with the odd wardrobe. Did Hamlet have a glove? His mind just pictured hamlet swinging a sword, the sword slipping out striking someone in the throat, he gave a small grin at the thought.
"Perhaps Another Will Aid Me When the Time Comes..And When Such..I May Return."
"But While I'm Here. I Might As Well Get To Know Somebody... Forgive My Rather Odd Behavior I'm..Not From Around Here.."
This guy soon continued on about aiding time return.... He wasn't sure, maybe he misheard? This guy.. Was soo weird. The guy soon continued with odd behavior explaining not around there. He swallowed saliva, his reactions and face that obvious? Maybe he should be just heads up blunt, and ask?
"I'm Afraid I Cannot Say Much Else..But Now..I Shall Listen To What You Have To Say, Good Sir."
His mind swirled figuring out exactly what he wanted to ask, as he watched the guy flicker a munny coin over the glove. How odd.. A glove holding the coin so well? He would be completely clumsy dropping the thing. He watched slightly awed by how well skilled the guy was. Wait. His hand. That wasn't 4 turns... that was less... Way less.. than.. he felt a small pit, not another one. No. No. the guy loved short distances that was all. Well.. Never Ask; Never Answer. "Do you have Two personalities or something? Swear you're talking to yourself. What is wrong with your hand, your coin flipping looks weird, swear your hand is a fake or something. " He felt it come out, and it.. Well.. Just like dealing with that blind cat.
[break]His smile was warm as he just snickers to himself.[break]
[break]"This Human Is Quite Interesting..Perhaps He is The One.." He thought to himself in his head.[break]
[break]He had good qualities of a soldier, one he may hire one day. It reminds him of his former life as a Pirate. Indeed he worked for the wrong person, but he had fun.[break]
[break]"Didn't I Tell You I'm Not From Around Here?~" He said in a cooing voice. [break]
[break]"I Can't Explain Everything..It's Not Time Yet.." He knew now how to create his world..His perfect world of both races united. However..he needed to act fast, as eventually when the time does come, he needs to act swiftly.[break]
[break]"Listen. I Know All My "Features" May be Shocking To You Now..However..It Won't Look So Odd Eventually."[break]
[break]He yawns a bit as he was feeling sleepy.[break]
[break]"Tell Me More About You. I've Said What Needed Be. My Ears Are Open Now.." His antenna flick and flutter yet again.[break]
[break]"You Mentioned My Coin, Perhaps I Could Buy You A Drink?" He was trying to play off the fact of his now fully exposed features of him being a Heartless, trying to keep it a low profile for now, until he could find a way..Someway..
[break]"Not yet." he said in his mind. "Not now,But Soon They Will Come..And I Will Protect This Land.." He said again, and again in his mind.[break]
There he went again, talking as if he was talking to another... Completely dodging the question of having two personalities, leaving the blonde baffled once more. What was with this guy? He scratched his head frustrated by how the guy simply pointed out, oh he wasn't around here, he was odd.. Can't explain. On and on. That his features were just shocking, how "normal" they'll be. Roxas felt complete growth of frustration and anger, the hell just answer the question! Don't toy with him. "What do you mean? Not from around here? Like this town, clearly, a guy like you stick out like a sore thumb. What is this some new Shibuya city fashion statement?" He motioned cheeks blushing red at the outfit, he was kinda jealous that this guy had the courage to wear such a thing playing a character. Was he a famous actor?
He groaned, "What do you mean features? So you do have something wrong with your hand. Your... Ears? Antennas? They're real, aren't they. Because I just met a girl with Real cat ears. Swear someone will think I'm going crazy." The guy offered to buy him a drink, "Dude. Look." He showed his employee cup still full of drink. This guy. What the hell was his problem.. His deal Just. Ugh! were they real or not!
He reached forward attempting to snatch the glove away, are those HANDS? Or missing fingers? Mechanic? A nub? SOMETHING?! WHAT THE HELL WRONG WITH THIS TOWN! XION MISSING DAMMIT! STOP MAKING WEIRDOS SHOW UP!
[break]He then notices him trying to grab at his claw, as he quickly pulls from his belt a Iron Long Sword, jumping back a bit.[break]
[break]"What Are You..?!!" "STOP IT!!"[break]
[break]He proclaimed, taking another jump back.
However..!
Opps..!
He jumped back a bit to far, and suddenly, he tumbles over on his back, feeling the collision,he growls in discontent.[break]
[break]"Grrr....You Are Indeed Curious!!...Y-YET..!!"[break]
[break]His crown pops off his head. In doing so, his full Antenna where now up, long and tall flicking in anger as he looks up at him.[break]
[break]"I...I Told You...I TOLD YOU IT WASN'T TIME YET!!...Y-Yet..I Can Only Blame Myself.."
[break]He sighs, looking down. [break]
[break]"I Suppose I Can't Hide It Anymore.."[break]
[break]"Do You Want The Truth..?" He said looking up at him. "Fine..Here's Your Damnith'd Truth!"[break] [break]He sighs, and drops his disguise.[break]
[break]His skin turns a pitch dark black, his eyes change from red to yellow, his fingers change from 5, to 3 claws, as he picks up his crown. His mouth was now a toothy maw, his eyes had pupils but oddly for a Heartless.[break]
(Picture of What He Looks Like Now):
[break]"I Will Tell You The Truth." "My Name Is Monarch Glade Conner Maxwell III..I'm..Not Human, Obviously.."
[break]"I'm..A Being Know Only As.."Heartless."[break]
"However..My Other Kin Unlike My Kind Are Known As "Feral."
"I'm Not Here Because of Any Other Reason But To Ask For Assistance. My "Settlement" Known As The Heartless Republic Is A Peacefully Old-Ways Colonial City-State."
"It's Just Me However..I Was Once A Pirate General For A Devious Man Named Captain Hook. He Betrayed Me, And Before I Could React, One of Them Got Me.."
"I Am A "Pure-Blood."[break]
"Meaning I have No Heart, So If I Where To Die, I Just Become Black Dust.."
"Yet, Strangely I Feel..Things.."
"I Display False Emotions Unlike My Other Beastly Kin. I Don't Know Why, But It's A Blessing To Me."[break]
[break]"I Don't Really Remember Much Else of My "Human" Life Other Then Drinking And Having Various.."Times" With Local Harlots And Cheating Other Pirates Out Of Money And Coin At Various Games Like "Five Finger Fellete" And "Toss The Dagger At Mr Smee."[break]
[break] "..But Those Where Good Times.."[break]
[break]"Oh Those Harlots.."[break]
[break]He blushed a bit, remembering the good days before continuing.[break]
[break]"All I Know Now, Is His Goons Patrol The Waters Near My Settlement, Hounding Me Day And Night!" "My Goal Is To Find A Way For The Hostile Heartless To Be At Peace With Your Kind. They Will Be Coming Soon..And I Need Soldiers For My Settlement, NEY, My Entire City-Sate Is In Danger, And I Have No Way To Control My Hostile Brothers And Sisters.."[break]
[break]"If You Truly Want To See And To Feed Your RASH Curiousness.."[break]
[break]"I Can Take You To My Homeworld, If You Wish.." "But I Need Powerful Magic To Control Them.."[break]
[break]He looks down, sad again.[break]
[break]"I Apologize For Hiding Such, I Thought When They Came I'd Simply Find Some Pure-Blood And Recruit Soldiers And Be On My Way.."[break]
[break]"But Now That The Truth Is Out..You Cannot Let Anybody Else Know.." "Not Yet.."[break]
[break]"For I Fear They May Mistake Me For A Hostile And D-Destroy Me.."[break]
He looks sadder, seeming as if he was going to cry.
[break]"I'..I-I'm..Not A Freak.."[break] [break]"I-I-I.." "I only Wish What's Best For My People!" "For The Heartless Republic's Only Goal, NAY..For My...M-my People.."[break]
[break]"And Any Others Who May Come In Trouble Out There! The Heartless Republic Must Live..."[break]
[break]"My Home-World, Is Called "Neverland."[break]
[break]"As Said, The Raids On My Settlement Have Been Getting Worse. I Fear If I Cannot Control Any Heartless And Make Soldiers, They Will Destroy All My Hopes..Dreams.. NAY Nation For Equality!"[break]
[break]"B-But..No...No..I...I-I-I Am..I-I Am Too Weak Now.."[break]
[break]He was indeed now crying, holding his eyes with his 3 didget claw fingers, the tears where bright blue.
He then..
He looks up at him with big, cute Heartless Yellow Glowing Eyes, full Of tears.[break]
[break]"So..Now That You Know My Strife..W-Will You Aid Me..?"[break]
[break]"Think Long And Hard."[break]
[break]"Take Your Time To Get This All In..This Is Only The Truth I Tell Now..I Hide Nothing Else..And..Say Nothing M-More.."[break]
[break]He simply lays on the ground, still looking up to him, as he sheaths his long sword, His eyes still streaming with the bright blue watery tears as he curls into a ball of sadness..[break]
[break]"I-I...Am Weak...T-Too Weak.." He said repeatably as he sobs.[break]
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