Splitting Images(Riku/Invite)

[repliku]

It had been some time now since his awakening inside Castle Oblivion. What was it? A week? A month? It didn't matter to the Replica, nor did he care. In fact as he stepped out of that Corridor of Darkness, the only thing he had on his mind was beating the only person who prevented him from being an individual. Destroying him if need be, so that he would be the only one.

"Riku...I swear I will beat you the next time I see you. Using the full powers of the darkness you're too afraid to use." Silently he walked, noticing his surroundings. Everything around him was pinkish in color, with rocks and rubble off in the distance. This was a strange world to him. However from Riku's memories, albeit fuzzy ones because he was controlled by Ansem at the time, this place was called the End of the World, because it was formed by all the worlds that had fallen to darkness.

"A perfect setting for your downfall..." he said to himself as he waited, being sure to steer clear of those dark orbs that were falling. He was going to need to preserve his strength for the fight that was sure to come.

[Riku]

Why was Riku here of all places? It wasn't exactly a good vacationing spot, sure, but he needed an empty place to clear his mind. He walked along the ruin of the worlds that didn't get restored, the balance that will never be. He sighed as he looked at the desolate wastelands, his short hair blowing in a breeze that never was. He rememebered the fractions of the Destiny Islands that was leftover, the Door to Darkness on that rock... Seeing Sora vanish on the other side of the closing doors. He opened his eyes and saw that the landscape had shifted again. He narrowed his eyes as atop the rocks that floated in this nothingness, he saw a curious form ahead of him, walking.
He blinked as he started towards the form, his heart beginning to pound in his chest as he approached. It couldn't be. Directly in front of him he saw his Replica self. Namine's guardian.
He stared for a moment in mixed shock and surprise, then took a slightly defensive stance, uncertain if this Replica was still out to take his place or not. He wondered if the Replica would be like Xion, perhaps come to the side of good and help him... but with the killing intent he sensed and had seen in this Replica's eyes... he abandonded that notion quickly.

"I take it you still hold a grudge for your loss?" Riku said silently, eyeing the Replica cautiously.

[repliku]

I take it you still hold a grudge for your loss[/color]

Those words echoed in the Replica's mind, his eyes narrowing as he stared down the one he was replicated from. The source of his anger, the reason he never felt like he belonged. The reason he sought out individuality so bad. "Grudge no. I just have a new plan for you. he says casually as his own hair pillows in a near nonexistant breeze. He had changed in appearance. He resembled how Riku looked in The World That Never Was now.

"You see, as long as you continue to exist I will never truly be an individual. So in order to gain what I want. One of us has to go. Naturally, the one leaving will be you." He sensed something within the other, something that very much caused a smirk to form upon the corner of his lips as he called his weapon to him. Soul Eater appeared in a crackle of dark energy, the weapon pointed directly at Riku's chest now. "Is that...darkness I sense in you? Wow, you finally start using it and its pathetically weak. You should just give up and go home."

Wisps of black and violet smoke began to circle around the Replica now, engulfing his feet first, followed by his legs, moving up to his lower body and chest before finally snaking down his arms. The smoke twisted and turned, conforming to his body before it settled, revealing he very much did have access to his Dark Form still. "Besides, we both know you don't have what it takes to master the Darkness. I will become the new Riku. I will live your life. I will do so, while using Darkness at its fullest! I am you!

Pure darkness crackled like lightning in the Replica's hand as his body became enveloped in a blue colored aura. "I'll make your death as painful as I possibly can." Body hovering in the air now, the Replica dashed forth, Soul Eater pointed directly at Riku's chest. His speed was astounding, and given this was one of Riku's attacks, he should have an idea of which one it was as well. The next strike came from the right this time, Soul Eater thrust towards his right shoulder. The third strike came towards his back, weapon being swung violently before he disappeared again. Now, the final blow, wouldn't be to the other. No, this jab was directed towards the ground. The impact caused dark flames to sprout from the ground all around Riku.

Smirking as he flipped, landing on his feet with his weapon raised defensively he turned towards the other. "Surprised? You shouldn't be. I was always the more powerful between us."

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 4 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 2 posts.

[Riku]

Riku listened to Replica's words with a heavy heart. He felt a sort of sympathy for Replica that was similar to what he felt for Namine. Both wanted individuality. Both wanted to live on in their own lives, not being the shadows of others. However, They were different. Namine is a Nobody. Replica... is not. Riku's Keyblade appeared as Replica stated he'd make his death as painless as possible.

Riku held back a snort. As if.

He got into a defensive stance when Replica moved, and slightly recognized the attack used, managing to block two out of the three blows. Crying out from being struck from behind, he looked up in time to dive out of the way, skidding to a halt, Keyblade in both hands. His eyes narrowed. He had to refrain from using the Darkness. He had to. But somehow, he knew he was lying to himself. He sighed and stood up straight, banishing his Keyblade.

"...I don't want to fight you." he confessed. He closed his eyes for a second, the spot where Soul Eater struck him on his back aching. He turned to walk away, seeking to resolve this without any conflict.

Deep within him, something urged him to turn around and face Replica. But he couldn't...

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No techniques used

((OOC: Basically, Riku's personality has changed since CoM. I don't... SEE him outright fighting if he could resolve it by walking away, especially with Replica. Looks like you'll have to do more convincing.))

[repliku]

Pleased that his attack struck, he kept his weapon raised defensively, eyeing the other's every movement. His gaze narrowed at the sight of the Keyblade, noticing it held a similar appearance to the Soul Eater, and he wondered if his own weapon would change into a Keyblade sometime, or if he could even use the weapon himself. All questions that could be answered in due time.

I don't want to fight you...[/color]

Those words actually managed to make the Replica laugh for a moment, silently at first, but naturally the laugh grew louder before his face turned serious again, weapon raised up. "You don't have a choice in the matter. I"ll go after all your friends if you don't fight me. Wonder how Sora will react to you falling back to the Darkness. You and I both know I will use it to make them think it was you." Slowly he walked towards the other, seagreen gaze lingering upon the original hatefully.

"You don't even deserve that little Keyblade of yours anymore. You refuse to fight, even though you know full well I'm not giving you a choice in the matter. You stand there holding it but refuse to use it. It'll be better off in my hands where it actually will get some use." He stopped then, just a couple feet away from the one he was cloned from. "Admit it Riku..I'm the better one. You should just fade away, never to return."

His grip upon the Soul Eater tightened, Darkness emanating off his body as he jumped into the air, practically vanishing from sight. However that was not the case, he appeared again in a downward dive, weapon pointed at Riku. He'd jump and vanish three times. Upon the third strike, dark flames once again rose up from the ground as the Replica landed on his feet, not even waiting to see if Riku moved or dodged. No instead Soul Eater was thrown in his version of Dark Raid as a follow up. If Riku didn't dodge the Helm Split or the Dark Raid, the Replica would take off running, catching Soul Eater and slashing at Riku who would slash at the other as he recovered, showing off his superior techniques to Riku's own.

"I can sense your Darkness, why don't you use it. I can feel it. You hate me. You want me destroyed. I can feel the call of your Darkness. Don't forget...I am you..."

(ooc: Naturally not autohitting, just saying what would happen if you didn't. I'll go with the flow of rp if you do dodge)

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 3 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 1 posts.

Helm Split: Riku Replica jumps into the air, striking foes from above rapidly three times before landing, releasing dark flames upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 3 posts

Dark Raid: Similar to Strike Raid. Riku Replica throws Soul Eater at his opponent, catching the weapon in his hand upon return. However, unlike his original counterpart, the Replica put a twist on his version. As his opponent recovers from the tossed weapon, he will deliver a quick slash
Cooldown: 2 posts

[Riku]

The Replica approached at high speeds, bringing his attack down with deadly force. Riku's lips curled into a smile full of regret, and a new resolve.

Riku felt that at this time, he had to resort to measures, though he didn't like them. He turned and focused his energy, the power he held dormant within, the power that Ansem inadvertantly awakened, the power he both feared... yet respected. He transformed into his Dark Form, turning to meet, and deflect most of the attacks that Replica launched at him, growling as he was slashed several times. A rage welled within as he growled, pointing his Keyblade at Replica. His eyes glowed an impossibly bright yellow as he smirked.

"Always a step behind..."

He then let the Darkness explode forth, rushing Replica with a fierce Maelstrom, then bringing his Keyblade forward in a vicious Impulse. He would spin visciously, then uppercut towards Replica, and, whether or not the attack connected, he would be lifted into the air, somersaulting and coming down with an equally fierce downward strike, much like Replica's Helm Splitter.

He would then jump back, narrowing his eyes and focusing even more, blackening the area around them with his power. He would not fall easily this time...

"I'll tell you something. You're nothing more than a copy. If you continue down your current path, you'll only meet defeat at MY hands... turn away now, Replica, before I send you back to the Darkness."

He got back into stance and awaited, his Darkened body seemingly... unaffecting his Heart. He knew now that there was no way to truly fall into Darkness as long as on held onto the Light. And he had Replica to thank for this revelation.

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Dark Mode =LV2=: Riku is capable of holding Dark Mode for a little longer, tripling his power, doublling his defense and his speed. However, he is more likely to lose himself and go berserk, attacking allies during the duration of this form.
Cooldown - 4 Posts
Duration - 6 posts

Duration 1/6

Maelstrom - A powerful spinning attack. It leaves Riku slightly winded in the next post.
Cooldown - 2 posts

Cooldown 0/2

Impulse - Attempts to knock foe into the air, then returns to the ground with sheer downward force.
Cooldown - 1 post

Cooldown 0/1

[repliku]

Fight Music for this thread: Dissidia 012 Saber's Edge (Final Fantasy XIII)

Yes, this was perfect. This was exactly what the Replica wanted. Not one of Riku's slashes and combos went blocked. The pain..it was refreshing to feel as the Keyblade struck, and as he was slammed and his body hit the ground hard, he actually laughed. Yes, the Replica actually laughed as he picked himself up off the ground. The pain that coursed through his body, the Darkness seemed to love it. It defined him, made him stronger. His eyes flashed yellow for the briefest of moments as he stared at the original, a smirk forming upon the corner of his lips.

"Yes! That's what I wanted to see. You actually embrace your Darkness and use it against me. Now this fight is fun!" Soul Eater was raised defensively as the Replica stared down the other, unable to help but notice Riku's Dark Form was definitely stronger than his. But that was okay...all it meant was he no longer had the control he once had..was able to lose himself to it entirely if goaded right.

"I'll tell you something. You're nothing more than a copy. If you continue down your current path, you'll only meet defeat at MY hands... turn away now, Replica, before I send you back to the Darkness."[/color]

That sentence alone send slight chills down his spine, head tilting back for a laugh before his attention was refocused. "Well look at you acting all powerful with your Darkness. However, one thing wrong with your statement..." Fingers gripped the handle of his weapon tightly, body tensing for his next attack. His free hand became engulfed in green and black flames as he brought it up, hand closing into a fist before rotating slightly and opening up, palm facing outward towards the other.

"I won't be the one defeated tonight!" A Dark Firaga erupted forth from his free hand then, homing effect locking right on to Riku. He'd have to take the hit or block it in this case, as that Dark Firaga would follow him no matter where he went. With the Dark Firaga providing distraction, the Replica leapt towards Riku, wherever he would be standing when the Dark Firaga would be dealt with, weapon raised high before bringing it down in a powerful slash.

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 2 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: Ready for use.

Helm Split: Riku Replica jumps into the air, striking foes from above rapidly three times before landing, releasing dark flames upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 2 posts

Dark Raid: Similar to Strike Raid. Riku Replica throws Soul Eater at his opponent, catching the weapon in his hand upon return. However, unlike his original counterpart, the Replica put a twist on his version. As his opponent recovers from the tossed weapon, he will deliver a quick slash
Cooldown: 1 posts

Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: 2 posts

[Riku]

You have yours, I have mine.

Riku heard him laugh, knowing the pain was doing nothing but fueling his anger and his power. For a fleeting moment, he actually thought that it was possible that he may lose... this wasn't good. He prepped himself for anything, eying the Replica again with cautiousness, but keeping his will strong, barring the Darkness from sending him into a rage.

He listened to Replica's words, yet stayed silent. Acting all powerful with his Darkness? Incredible. The clone stood there and basically contradicted himself. Wasn't he doing the same thing himself? Riku watched as Replica had prepared another attack.

He knew what Replica was doing, grinning and deflecting the Dark Firaga, taking the slash from Replica. He moved in close, his amber eyes boring into Replica's. He would then aim a solid punch to Replica's stomach, then a knee to the same spot to push him back if Replica didn't have enough time to dodge. He would then jump back, aiming his Keyblade at Replica, using Dark Raid. He would then catch his Keyblade and stand there, letting the power release slightly as he kept himself under control. He spun the Keyblade and got back into stance, not saying anymore. No.. no more words for the Replica... today was the day that would decide who would walk away triumphant... and who would fall into Darkness, never to return.

[repliku]

Theme for this Post: Heart of Sword (Remix) Rurouni Kenshin OST

The air escaped the Replica's lungs as Riku's fist connected with his stomach, causing him to double over slightly. Sharp inhales were taken as he tried to regain his breath only to be sent reeling backward slightly from getting kneed in the very same spot he was punched. Riku was fighting dirty now, and he loved every minute of it. So this was his opponent when he wielded the darkness. A very impressive foe indeed.

Pain shot through his entire body as the other's Keyblade hit its mark, dropping him down to a knee, gasping for air. He'd remain in this position for just a moment. His Dark Form was beginning to take its toll on his body. This was going to have to be ended quickly...but how? He didn't want to use his Elixirs just yet...he wasn't that badly wounded, but he needed to catch Riku off guard. Use a combo comprised of his moves that not even the other would expect. But what?

It hit him then, causing a ghost of a grin to make itself known upon his lips. But only for the briefest of moments. As he rose to his feet, his gaze lingered upon the ground as he focused. Slowly his head tilted upward until his gaze met the others. That vibrant seagreen they shared in eyecolor was now replaced with a matching yellow. Both appeared to be immersing themselves in the Darkness for this fight. They both wanted the other to fall equally. Only one would be standing today..one would be allowed to leave. The other, would wander the darkness for however long it took.

Grip tightened upon his weapon once more as his body became surrounded in a white aura. Lightly he rose into the air, the perfect combo still fresh in his mind as he pointed his Soul Eater upon Riku. The first charge would be a direct one of course, weapon aimed directly for Riku's left shoulder. The second one came from the right, aiming for his weapon arm. Now...a twist would be put on the third strike of the Dark Aura attack. Instead of the traditional final strike, the third strike was turned into a Dark Impulse.

The upward strike of Dark Impulse would hopefully be enough to launch Riku into the air if he was expecting a traditional Dark Aura. However, once he was in the air...it wasn't the traditional follow up to Dark Impulse. No, instead the Replica jumped into the air, Soul Eater pointed downward as he desceneded. This attack was the final attack in the Dark Aura...and his opponent hopefully would be launched in the air, directly in the path of the now falling Replica's strike. If he succeeded in hitting Riku with the followup to his very unique combo, he would see it through, stabbing Soul Eater into the ground as he landed to unleash those Dark Flames upon a hopefully fallen Riku's body.

"There can be only one of us..."

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: 1 posts
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 2 posts

Helm Split: Riku Replica jumps into the air, striking foes from above rapidly three times before landing, releasing dark flames upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 1 posts

Dark Raid: Similar to Strike Raid. Riku Replica throws Soul Eater at his opponent, catching the weapon in his hand upon return. However, unlike his original counterpart, the Replica put a twist on his version. As his opponent recovers from the tossed weapon, he will deliver a quick slash
Cooldown: Ready for use

Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: 1 posts

Dark Impulse: Replica will use Soul Eater to knock his foes into the air before jumping up with them, striking again to knock them to the ground. If the foe has any nearby allies, they will be damaged upon foes impact as well from the impact if they are within range
Cooldown: 1 post

[Riku]

Once more?

This had to end quickly indeed. Riku was struck by multiple attacks, not sure which way Replica was coming from. He was just as fast as Riku, and this posed a dire problem, even if Riku's strength did seem to be a tad more prominent than the Castle Oblivion clone that faced him. He was tossed about, dodging mid air to keep the final blow from striking him down, landing outside of the radius of the flames. He felt the Darkness from Replica, and felt it weakening. The Darkness was a tool that could be used, powering them up, but eating away at them as well... Replica was undoubtedly feeling those effects now. Riku would as well, and would most likely need to take a break, but, with the additional time he has had to train with it, he had taken advantage of this and was able to hold the form a bit longer. His hand gripped his Keyblade as he glared towards the Replica, taking shallow breaths.

"Give up. We both know you won't last the battle." he said bitterly, Keyblade pointed to him while he stayed slightly calm. This was the key... his heart couldn't take this stress... not after what happened at the Castle.

He did need to end this. Now.

He focused, and pushed all of his energy, Dark and Light, into his Keyblade, and dashed forth. He then began an onslaught, breaking his very limits and swinging his keyblade wildly, with all of his strength. After doing so, he would end the said attack with a final, decisive blow, opting to send Replica away from him.

Deep within, he felt a low pain, the pain having never stopped since that day...

He resisted the urge to grip his chest as he landed after the attack, hoping that he could possibly either have ended the fight, or could at least flee... he had a feeling that this Dark Mode wouldn't last much longer...

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Abilities

Dark Mode =LV2=: Riku is capable of holding Dark Mode for a little longer, tripling his power, doublling his defense and his speed. However, he is more likely to lose himself and go berserk, attacking allies during the duration of this form.
Cooldown - 4 Posts
Duration - 6 posts

Duration 3/6

Dark Raid- He hurls his Keyblade. It spins to it's target and then returns to him.
Cooldown - Complete

Maelstrom - A powerful spinning attack. It leaves Riku slightly winded in the next post.
Cooldown - Complete

Darkstrom - Riku's Limit Break. His weapon is infused with Light and he slashes wildly about, causing massive damage.
Cooldown - N/A
Uses - Once per Thread. Used

[repliku]

Theme for this post: Operation Ground and Pound: Dragonforce

Scowling as the original dodged his final strike, he landed upon the ground yet again, that soft plop of boots hitting the floor echoing throughout the barren wasteland known as The End of The World. The shattered pieces of various worlds, the empty void extending as far as the eye could see. It was a perfect setting for what was going on in both of their hearts. The Replica's with his emptiness and lack of a purpose, and Riku's with his shattered heart.

"Give up. We both know you won't last the battle."[/color]

That statement made him laugh, even if he was feeling exhausted. The Dark Form was taking its toll. This would be the last time he'd be able to use it for a little bit. Exhaustion poured through every fiber of his being, heart aching as the Darkness took hold. But would he show that? No. No, instead he remained calm as ever, weapon raised defensively.

"Me? Give up? Stop joking around. You and I both know that I'll never stop. I'll never give in until you have fallen... His Dark Form actually flickered back to his normal look, identical to the one the other had had during the battle with Xemnas when he teamed up with Sora. But of course, it soon stabilized. Now it was here Riku revealed an attack the Replica hadn't seen. Each and every blow of the Darkstrom attack hit, sending him down to both knees before collapsing to the ground.

Pain coursed through body and heart alike as he staggered up to his feet, panting heavily. His opponent had grown more powerful..far more powerful than even he had come to expect. However...he had a trump card up his sleeve. Pure dark energy formed in his free hand, soon vanishing from sight to reveal a gold bottle that he instantly cut the top off using Soul Eater. "Poor little original....standing here all before me and useless and weak as ever." That Elixir was raised to his lips then, body glowing with a golden aura as he drank down the contents. His injuries instantly healed, the exhaustion fading from his body, now replaced with pure strength.

"That's much better! he exclaimed as he brought Soul Eater up yet again. Footsteps echoed throughout the world as he ran thanks to the barren landscape this void offered. His opponent was going to go down..oh yes. As he ran, his Dark Form finally gave out..but that was no matter. He didn't need it anymore given the other's weakened stance. "You're end near!!!! He still wasn't wtihin slashing range, but Soul Eater was tossed yet again as he used his version of Dark Raid once more. If the weapon hit or didn't hit..he didn't care, as the toss was mainly just a feint for the followup. Catching the weapon back upon the boomerang effect Dark Raid had, the toss was followed up with a slash, right across the other's chest if he didn't counter.

"Goodbye...weakling. Fade away into the Darkness where you belong."

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: Complete
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 1 posts

Helm Split: Riku Replica jumps into the air, striking foes from above rapidly three times before landing, releasing dark flames upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: Ready For Use

Dark Raid: Similar to Strike Raid. Riku Replica throws Soul Eater at his opponent, catching the weapon in his hand upon return. However, unlike his original counterpart, the Replica put a twist on his version. As his opponent recovers from the tossed weapon, he will deliver a quick slash
Cooldown: 2 Posts

Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: Ready For Use

Dark Impulse: Replica will use Soul Eater to knock his foes into the air before jumping up with them, striking again to knock them to the ground. If the foe has any nearby allies, they will be damaged upon foes impact as well from the impact if they are within range
Cooldown: Ready For Use

Elixir: The replica carries an elixir on him at all times, saved for those dire moments when he needs his strength restored.
Cooldown: 4 posts

[Riku]

Want more?

Riku stood, Keyblade pointed at the Replica, a small smirk on his face as he saw him weakened. Now... to make a break for it-

His plans of escape were dashed when he noticed that Replica had an Elixer. Too late to move to stop him, he growled in his throat. Great... Just great. He narrowed his eyes and stepped forward in time to see the Soul Eater thrown at him, He spun his keyblade and deflected it, noticing that Replica had moved in close again. This again, huh? Oh well. Riku side stepped, ducking down, and then, using Impulse again, attempted to launch Replica in the air. However, there would be a difference in his tactic. As he would land, he would bring his Keyblade down, then, to cover any direction that the Replica would go, he would then use Maelstrom, spinning wildly with his Keyblade, to strike Replica away, then turn to run. Was he running because he was scared? Not really.

[/i]"Can't let this happen again..."[/i][/color] he muttered, rushing to one of the rocks and jumping on top of it. He stood, awaiting Replica's next move. His Heart... well, what was left of it... wouldn't take much more stress. He had to move, or else this Replica was going to take his place... his place...

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Maelstrom - A powerful spinning attack. It leaves Riku slightly winded in the next post.
Cooldown - 2 posts

0/2

Impulse - Attempts to knock foe into the air, then returns to the ground with sheer downward force.
Cooldown - 1 post

0/1

Dark Mode =LV2=: Riku is capable of holding Dark Mode for a little longer, tripling his power, doublling his defense and his speed. However, he is more likely to lose himself and go berserk, attacking allies during the duration of this form.
Cooldown - 4 Posts
Duration - 6 posts

Duration 4/6

[repliku]

Theme for this post: VS Final Xemnas-Kingdom Hearts II OST

"Wha-?" came his response as his body was thrown high into the air by the original's Impulse attack. Expecting the other to jump up after him and strike whilst he was in the air, he tensed up, bringing Soul Eater in front of his chest to parry whatever blow might come. But as he descended rapidly toward the ground, his eyes widened at what he realized was about to happen.

The other had tricked him, messed with his mind about what his next move was going to be. Damn.... he thought before he felt the sting of Way to the Dawn hitting his flesh, forcing a grunt of pain to slip past his lips before being knocked back from the force of the blow. Placing his free hand upon the ground to stabilize himself as he flew back, the Replica used the momentum gained to do a somersault as he noticed the running original, calling forth the power of Darkness in his hand as he landed directly in front of the original.

"Why you running? Don't tell me you actually thought I was going to let you escape." Hand that had summoned the Darkness was now brought directly in front of the original's chest, unleashing a point blank Dark Firaga upon the original. He was far from done however, as he intended on forcing hsi original to suffer. He wanted to see him fade away into Darkness, wanted to be the one to witness the fragile heart shatter before his eyes.

A sadistic, almost animal like gleam appeared in his eyes as he followed up the Dark Firaga with a Dark Impulse, bringing Soul Eater around to attempt to knock the other into the air. Unlike his original who had done nothing, he would do the opposite. Jumping high into the air, he reversed Soul Eater's direction, holding it in his hands in a manner reminiscent of when Sephiroth had stabbed Aerith. Using the Helm Split technique, that blade would be jabbed three times upon Riku provided he didnt' dodge. If the original didn't dodge, he would find himself impaled by that third strike, with the Replica following through with the landing all the way to the ground where Dark Flames would rise from the impact.

"Let that fragile heart of yours shatter entirely. You are nothing but a weakling. Only the strong survive Riku, and today I have proven which one of us deserves to walk away. Be gone weakling. Go and wander the Darkness like the pathetic loser you truly are. Sora and Kairi won't miss you, neither will Namine. I'll do a better job as you than you could."

Abilities Used:
Dark Form: A form taken when Riku Replica calls on the powers of Darkness. In this form Riku Replica's speed, strength, and other powers are double what they would be in normal form.
Duration: Complete
Cooldown: 4 posts

Dark Aura: Similar to Helm Split, however instead of being performed from the air, Riku Replica rushes his foes three times before finishing the combo off from the air, releasing dark flames from the ground upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 1 posts

Helm Split: Riku Replica jumps into the air, striking foes from above rapidly three times before landing, releasing dark flames upon impact by stabbing Soul Eater into the ground.
Cooldown: 3 posts

Dark Raid: Similar to Strike Raid. Riku Replica throws Soul Eater at his opponent, catching the weapon in his hand upon return. However, unlike his original counterpart, the Replica put a twist on his version. As his opponent recovers from the tossed weapon, he will deliver a quick slash
Cooldown: 1 Posts

Dark Firaga: Firaga magic imbued with darkness. Fired as a single normal fireball, this power has a homing effect unlike its normal counterpart. Also unlike its normal counterpart it deals dark damage instead of fire damage.
Cooldown: 2 posts

Dark Impulse: Replica will use Soul Eater to knock his foes into the air before jumping up with them, striking again to knock them to the ground. If the foe has any nearby allies, they will be damaged upon foes impact as well from the impact if they are within range
Cooldown: 1 post

Elixir: The replica carries an elixir on him at all times, saved for those dire moments when he needs his strength restored.
Cooldown: 3 posts

[Riku]

Riku was taken by surprise, but then again, he wasn't. He listened to the words of the Replica, and slowly closed his eyes. No escape. No reprieve.

This was it.

Keeping his eyes closed, he felt the first strike, the sting, then the blinding pain.

The second blow, then the third, fourth... no, he shouldn't even count...

The pain was so intense, that all thought left him... he opened his eyes just as the Soul Eater went through him, making him almost cry out in pain, but he held it.... he held it in. No satisfaction for this faker... no... satisf a c t i ...


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Darkness. Ah. His old friend. It embraced him with arms that covered his whole body. Covering him in arms that felt like Sora's. Kairi's. He smiled. He could almost hear Sora's voice...

"No worries, Riku! You've bounced back from worse!"

Kairi's laugh echoed in...

"Silly Riku... Always being the dramatic one. Get up, bossy."

His smile faded when he realized that... this was it. Those voices were not real... those voices... he would never hear them again. He kept his eyes closed, floating in that Darkness, knowing he'd never see Sora again. Never feel Kairi's hand in his, holding him up out of the Darkness... Never again see Namine's eyes, assuring him that everything would be ok. His thoughts, his dreams, his adventure, the one he longed for his entire life, was coming to an end.

He sank further, deeper, and finally, the last of his light went out, his eyes faded, and he then saw nothing.

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Riku's body lay there as Replica's Soul Eater would be pulled out, eyes staring into the 'sky' of the graveyard that was made up of several worlds that fell entirely. As his body sank into the Darkness, his Keyblade vanished, and his eyes slowly closed as what seemed like his last breath left him.