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[High on the rooftop of Goldenrod's Radio Tower is where Riku makes his first appearance. Smoke and fire continue to burn at the city. He's... not entirely sure what he's doing there or why there are a bunch of weird turtle-things having a ball.

What does matter is that he's gotten himself a snazzy looking Keyblade and there's a whole swarm of Neoshadows down below.

So, what does Riku do? He takes a dive straight off of the building, grinning like mad, and drives his new Keyblade into the horde. His Charizard swoops down to join him, followed by the rest of his main team: Draco the Dragonite, Ace the Lucario, Zen the Blastoise, Blade the Scizor, and even Quake the Garchomp.

But just as soon as they get into the swing of things, they're warped elsewhere. They'll be showing up all across Johto and Kanto, fighting off stupid Heartless until they eventually recede.

But just when it seems like the fun's at its end, Riku and his team arrive in the center of Celadon...

Amidst 1000 more Heartless. At that point, Riku promptly slaps his palm over his face.]

Seriously? This is getting a little ridiculous...

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[Later on, when the coast is clear, Riku finds himself with a new problem. It's at that point that he addresses the network, though people are welcome to see him with his new companion as well.]

Okay, does anyone know where this bat even came from? I already checked, and it's not a Pokémon. Could've fooled me, though.

[Seriously, this bat is just... nuzzling his face. What even?]

[ooc: Also, the icons are a lie. This Riku is seventeen due to a few years in Route, but it's not a major detail or anything. Just thought I'd note that juust in case!]

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Gee, you think?

[Riku rolls his eyes and turns around only to---

Stare.

He gives Sora a good, long stare. Then rubs his eyes.]

Sheesh. When'd you get so small again?

[Probably not the right time to ask that, especially when-- SLASH. Okay, that's one Heartless down and hundreds more to go.]

[well, Riku is bff with Captain Obvious over here.]

When did I what?

You've been here for months-- just... older.

[What's he dealing with now? Double Soras? Did the older Sora go home? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

...Okay, he's just gonna. Clonk another Heartless on the head. This time, one of those pesky blue Wyverns.]

[Sora is getting an odd sense of deja vu, actually, because this certainly isn't the first time he's had someone tell him he's shrunk.]

I have?

[that precedes a Very Important Question, but it's interrupted as he has to fend off a few Heartless of his own. but just you wait, Riku, it's coming. right after this Neoshadow.]

Well, I guess that kind of makes sense, but... [considering he has an idea of what's going on, if his memories of Johto are correct.]

Am I taller than you now?

[yup, see? super important.]

You wish.

[Annnd reaching out for a hair ruffle. Man does he love being tall.]

But you've still got a lot of catching up to do.

[grooaannn. Sora's more or less resigned himself to the fact that he will always be Short, but catching up? he's not that far behind! right?]

Man... [and then an idea suddenly occurs to him. he perks right up, hair still in a thorough state of ruffled.]

Wait. Let's test that right now — whoever beats the most Heartless wins. You in?

Hah! Sure, I'm in. Just hope you know what you're up against here.

[Even if Sora has more experience, Riku doesn't care. He is so up for the challenge!]