#kingdom hearts xehanort

[lealikesfire]

I don't use twitter anymore but I saw someone say it's getting "norted" and I was curious and this is now the best day of my life [screenshots under cut]

[visionj-journal]

I don't think I posted this meme I drew (drew over) here, which is a damn shame, because people deserve to know!

So I'm posting it now!

[mothsimonpendragon]

KH3 Toy Box in a nutshell

[starburstdragon]

Guys Who Are Multiple Guys Tournament, Round 1

Sora

Literally the first guy I wrote down when I considered hosting this bracket, this guy is several of my favorite guys. He leaves his body behind for plot reasons, and it goes off and becomes two separate people, one of whom participates in cloning Sora. There’s also another guy who previously almost died from having some sort of guy removed from his heart and bonded with newborn Sora psychically, resulting in said removed guy having Sora’s face.

Xehanort

List of guys Xehanort is– Master Xehanort, Young Master Xehanort, Ansem Seeker of Darkness, Xemnas, Terra-Xehanort (also known as Apprentice Xehanort), Xigbar (Half), Saix (Debatable), the rest of the Real Organization XIII (More Debatable). This guy is certainly multiple guys. Also Playernort theory was a highlight of this fandom and I so badly wish it was still real.

[your-local-simp-writers]

Starlight Symphony

Word Count: 676

Warnings: None

Headcanons: Sora x Fem!Reader ︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶

In the heart of the world that never was, where light and darkness blend into a twilight of possibilities, Sora found a companion unlike any other—a friend, a confidant, a partner in every adventure. She was a beacon in the ever-shifting shadows, her laughter a melody that could cut through the deepest gloom.

Their bond was unique, woven from countless shared moments and small acts of tenderness. Whether it was the first bite of a sea-salt ice cream under the radiant skies of Destiny Islands or the last piece of a star-shaped fruit as they watched the sunset from the clock tower in Twilight Town, Sora always insisted she taste the magic first. It was his unspoken vow, a promise of shared experiences and a life intertwined.

And then there were the kisses—soft, affectionate pecks on the tip of the nose that spoke a language of their own. Whether given or received, each was a whisper of affection, a fleeting touch that said more than words ever could. In these gentle exchanges, they found comfort and a reminder of the love that guided them through every battle.

"Sometimes, I wonder what lies beyond even the stars," Sora mused, his gaze lost in the celestial sea above.

She smiled, her eyes reflecting the starlight. "Wherever it is, I'm sure it's filled with new friends and adventures. Just like the worlds we've visited."

Sora chuckled, turning to her with a soft expression. "You're right. As long as we're together, there's no limit to the skies we can explore." 

"Have you ever thought about what it means to share a paopu fruit?" Sora asked, his voice a soft murmur against the backdrop of the universe's vast expanse.

She turned to him, her eyes curious. "Isn't it meant to intertwine our destinies forever?"

He nodded, his spiky hair catching the starlight. "Yeah, but it's more than that. It's about sharing everything—the good times, the tough battles, and even the quiet moments like this."

A comfortable silence settled between them, filled with the unspoken understanding that had grown over their journey. It was a bond forged not just in the heat of battle but in the peace that followed. 

Suddenly, a meteor streaked across the sky, its tail a blaze of glory that momentarily lit up the night. "Make a wish," she whispered, squeezing his hand.

Sora closed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. "Done. What about you?"

"I wished that no matter where we go, we'll always find our way back to each other," she confessed, her voice barely audible.

Opening his eyes, Sora leaned in, his breath warm on her cheek. "That's not just a wish. It's a promise," he said, sealing it with a gentle kiss on her forehead. He reached into his pocket, pulling out a paopu fruit, its star-like shape glistening in the dimming light. "Here, you should have the first bite," he offered, holding it out to her.

With a gentle nod, she accepted, taking a small bite. The sweetness of the fruit seemed to encapsulate their shared journey—a blend of joy, challenges, and unspoken promises.

"Thank you, Sora," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "For sharing this moment, for sharing your heart."

He grinned, his eyes crinkling with delight. "And thank you for always being my guiding star." Leaning forward, he placed a tender kiss on the tip of her nose, a gesture that felt as natural as the bond they shared.

She laughed, a sound that danced with the wind, and returned the gesture, her lips brushing against his nose. "I guess we're just two stars drawn together, aren't we?"

"In every way," Sora agreed, his hand finding hers.

They stood up, hands still clasped, as they prepared to return to the Gummi Ship. "Ready to explore more worlds?" Sora asked, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Always," she replied, her heart full of anticipation for the adventures that awaited them, knowing that whatever worlds they would discover, their shared moments would be the true treasures they would cherish forever.

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Started this ages ago thought I’d finally finish it

[p-kmatt]

KHDR, huh?

[wuxubar]

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[lennythereviewer]

My favorite Kingdom Hearts fact is that one of the biggest plot-holes that Nomura has never been able to meaningfully retcon or write his way out, a plot-hole so big that it fundamentally breaks the very rules the series is written on...

Is the existence of Steamboat Willie

Let me explain for the uninitiated:

In Kingdom Hearts 2, there’s a small detour in the story involving Maleficent trying to invade Disney Castle, the home of King Mickey. She can’t step foot in the castle due to an artefact of pure light that wards off darkness locked in the basement.

Pete, who is working for Maleficent, opens a door into the past (Before Disney Castle, this land was known as Timeless River) and decides to remove the artifact from it’s place in time so it won’t be there to stop them from getting in.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy chase Pete into the past thanks to another magic door provided by Merlin, and through some shenanigans involving old cartoons and teaming up with Pete’s past-self, they lock the door the villains are using, and return the artefact to it’s proper place so it can exist in the present.

You with me so far? Pretty straightforward-ish time-travel plot right?

Here’s where it goes off the rails.

Time travel would go on to become a staple of Kingdom Hearts going forward and would come with a very strict set of rules over how it operates:

1. You can only travel to a point in time where a version of yourself exists

2. You basically give up your body to do so, and travel as a disembodied soul unless you have a vessel to inhabit

3. You can’t alter the past in a meaningful way, what’s going to happen will happen

4. You lose your memories of said trip once you return, but your actions could leave a lingering instinct on your other self that could influence their decisions

“Wait” you may be thinking “Why should anyone go through all those hoops? Wasn’t time travel super simple that first time?”

And you’d be totally right, because the existence of Timeless River completely renders all of these rules and restrictions meaningless. 

There is no version of Sora that existed in Timeless River before he step foot there, everyone kept their bodies, the trio and Pete were able to mess with the timeline as freely as they pleased, and they all very much remember their trip. 

Nomura has never been able to meaningfully explain this super simple, easy way of time travel and the more convoluted method co-existing other than a cheap-throwaway line from one of the villains saying that Merlin “broke the rules” 

The hilarious part about this line is that it implies that PETE of all characters is actually more powerful than the actual villain of the series, because Pete opened a door into Timeless River through sheer willpower and nostalgia for “the good old days”

But the all-knowing chess-master of a villain who had an evil plan several decades in the making with countless moving parts and contingencies to account for had to use the roundabout, more complicated method of time travel where a lot could go wrong.

Pete though? Dude just casually broke all the rules of time travel because he felt like it. He's just built different.

TL;DR: Steamboat Willie breaks Kingdom Hearts lore in half, Pete is more powerful than Master Xehanort, and I fucking love this beautiful trainwreck of a series you guys it means so much to me

I love Kingdom hearts so much.

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[lightandfellowship]

Lyrics from "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush.

Image descriptions in ALT.

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[reignsan]

On the seventh month of the twitter logo’s thirteenth year it changed to X

[your-local-simp-writers]

A Promise Across Time

Word Count: 354

Warnings: None

Headcanons: Young Xehanort x Fem!Reader ︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶

In the vast expanse of worlds where hearts connect and destinies intertwine, there existed a bond so strong that not even the relentless flow of time could sever it. This was the bond between Xehanort and you, a connection foretold by the red string of fate—a symbol of soulmates destined to find each other.

It was in the realm of twilight, where light and shadow danced in a delicate balance, that your paths first crossed. The red string glimmered between you, visible only to those who understood the depth of its significance. Side by side, you fought against the encroaching darkness, your hearts beating as one in the heat of battle.

But fate, as fickle as the winds of change, had other plans. In a battle that shook the very foundations of the worlds, you fell, your light extinguishing like a star winking out of existence. Xehanort, with a heart heavy with grief, could only watch as the string faded into nothingness, taking with it the warmth of your presence.

Driven by a longing that transcended reason, Xehanort embarked on a journey through time itself, a quest to unravel the mysteries of the heart and the secrets of existence. He traversed the streams of time, seeking answers, seeking you.

And then, in a world that was both familiar and new, he found you once more. Reincarnated, with no memories of your past life, you were a beacon of light in a sea of ordinary faces. The moment your eyes met, the red string of fate reappeared, binding you together once again.

As Xehanort spent time with you, learning the contours of your reborn soul, he found himself falling in love all over again. Each smile, each laugh, each shared moment was a rediscovery of the love that had never truly faded.

With the red string of fate as his witness, Xehanort made a vow—a promise that no matter how many times the world turned, no matter how many lives you lived, he would always find you. For a bond as strong as yours was meant to endure, to thrive, to remember.

[kingdomheartssideblog]

Render the rending fabric while simultaneously drawing the blorbo

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