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Chapter 1 of Pokemon: Keyblade Masters

He was falling. He was falling through the sky, soaring past memories of his life... Meeting his friends... Encountering the legends of his world. Who is he you ask? He is none other than Ash Ketchem of Pallet Town.

'What's... happening?' Ash thought. He couldn't move whatsoever. Still... something kept him from panicking as though this was natural... Suddenly, he felt his head hit water. He continued to fall as though he was still soaring through the air. As he neared the rapidly approaching ground, he began to slow. Slowly his body righted itself.

Ash took a deep breath, surprised he could breathe at all. He looked down, he was standing on a strange black surface, all around there was nothing but darkness. He took one step and gasped as thousands of doves flew off, revealing a circular, stained-glass platform. Upon it lay an image of Misty surrounded by the ocean.

He looked around. "What... happened?" he asked the surrounding darkness. "Where am I?"

Value friendship.

There is no time for being indecisive.

You must be strong.

Your path is set for you.

Your journey begins at the dead of night.

Ash jumped a bit as he heard the bodiless voice. It sounded far-off and unclear.

Three pedestals appeared before him, each bearing an item.

The voice was gone. Ash sighed and looked at the items floating above the pedestals, wondering if he was meant to take one of them. He walked over to the first item he saw, a sword. "Wow..." he whispered. The blade felt perfectly natural in his hands. In fact it felt as though it was an extension of his arm. "It feels perfect."

Power of the Warrior: Invincible Courage: The sword of terrible destruction. Do you accept this power?

Ash stared at the blade and nodded. As soon as he did so, the sword disappeared and the pedestals suddenly fell through the glass, which caused it to break. With a startled cry, Ash fell down onto a different pedestal. This one was of Brock, leaning onto the side, mountains in the background.

You have chosen the weapon of the warrior, you must now prove yourself in combat.

Ash gasped as, suddenly, silvery-white creatures with unzipped heads began appearing around him. "What is that?"

You are in danger. What do you do?

Ash reached for his pokemon out of reflex. He froze when he felt nothing clipped to his belt. 'What am I supposed to do?' Ash thought frantically as the creatures approached him. Suddenly the same sword appeared in his hand. "The sword..." Ash whispered. "Then I'll face it head on!" Ash replied to the voice. Once again the sword felt natural in his hands... Somehow... he knew what he was doing...

Three of the enemies surrounded him. He had to fight them off. "I'll do what I can..." Ash muttered. He chose the one in front of him and charged, sword raised. "You're in my way!" he yelled as he approached the creature. He swung the blade, slashing through the creature. The strike stunned it and Ash continued his attack. He slashed again and finished with a stab. The creature disappeared in a shower of blue sparks. He felt something within him flare and quickly sidestepped a blow from behind. He skidded around the creature so fast it caused a blur. The creature looked around wildly, as did its comrade.

'What was that?' Ash thought as he rained combos on the creature before him.

Reaction Command...

'Oh," Ash thought. As the second creature was destroyed, Ash felt the third creature strike his shin with it's knife-like arm. Ash cried out in pain as he jumped back. The creature attempted another low blow, but this time, Ash was prepared. He jumped to avoid it. 'Whoa!' Ash thought frantically as he jumped five times higher than normal. He ended up behind the creature and didn't waste any time in destroying it.

Suddenly semi-transparent stairs appeared before him. Ash waited, but the voice didn't come. He shrugged and went forward. The next pillar was of May kneeling in what seemed to be prayer. A forest was in the background. As Ash took a few steps, black shadows began forming and turned into 3D creatures. They were black with claws, antenna and yellow eyes. Ash started for a second before the sword appeared in his hand once more. He charged at the black beings and began raining combos on them. He found them moderately easier than the silver creatures.

More stairs appeared before him, he quickly climbed upwards and came to the next pillar. It was of Dawn laying on the grass. Shooting stars streaming in the night sky. There was only one thing on this station. A chest with a large keyhole on it. Ash approached it and impulsively tapped it with his sword. It opened, revealing a small bottle containing a greenish-blue substance. He read the label. 'Potion: Heals minor to moderate injuries. To use, toss into the air and say the name of target. If using on self, toss into the air and do NOT say a name.'

Ash shrugged he had taken a couple hits in the last few battles. A bruise or scratch here or there. He hesitantly tossed the potion into the air. He felt his injuries healing immediately. 'Wow' Ash thought. 'That's amazing!'

The floor suddenly shattered. Ash cried out in alarm as he fell downwards. He was surprised when he landed without harm. He looked around. This station was of a boy with spiky brown hair in a red jumpsuit that has shorts that goes a few inches under his knees, a grayish unzipped short hoodie, a crown necklace, white fingerless gloves, and big yellow shoes; Ash also noticed that the portrait has a duck being, a dog being, a boy with shoulder length hair, a girl with her hair that goes a few inches under her ears, a boy with spiky light colored hair, an older boy with dark spiky hair, and a girl with hair that just reaches her shoulders, plus the platform is colored blue and the boy has what appears to be a key-like sword that has a yellow guard around the hilt, and the key chain has the mouse head. The background on it is an island with a tree that has star shaped fruits.

Your final task is now at hand... Now face your fiercest enemy...

Ash looked around alarmed. He saw nothing but darkness. He looked behind him, and saw nothing but his own shadow... Wait... The shadow was getting larger! It suddenly grew two yellow eyes that glared hatefully at him. The shadow formed into an enormous figure with snake-like hair. Ash took a step back. 'My fiercest enemy is... myself?'

Don't be afraid... Ash could actually distinguish the voice this time. It was distinctly female. A white light flashed in front of him. Floating there was a star shaped symbol attached to a string. Ash took the object. It was crimson in color and, though not made of anything fancy, was beautiful nonetheless. It reminded him of the fruit in the image of the station. We are connected... Don't be afraid...

Ash nodded, feeling assured and placed the charm around his neck, tucking it into his shirt. The sword once again appeared in his hand. The creature attacked. It sent a punch at him, which was dodged by Ash. The trainer took this opportunity to jump and strike its face. The monster roared in pain. It then began shooting what appeared to be missiles. Ash yelled and ran to avoid them. He rushed at the creature once more before raining combos on its face. The creature roared once more and punched him across the station. Ash cried out in pain.

Almost there...

Ash sighed in relief upon hearing that. Steeling himself once more, he charged at the beast. It sent one last punch his way, which was avoided. It roared upon contact with the blade. It stared at him for a few moments. Ash stared right back. Suddenly Ash felt himself sinking. He looked down and saw that he was sinking into darkness. Ash began panicking.

You hold the mightiest weapon of all.

He thrashed all around while the monster slowly faded away. The sword disappeared from his grasp. The darkness began consuming him

So don't forget: Don't be afraid... I'm here.

Darkness consumed him.

***Obtained High Jump***

***Obtained Good Luck Charm***