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The earthquakes in the canyons are becoming too powerful; the very tower that the remaining eight warriors rest on shook them violently off on occasion, and their battles became aerial several times. Nonetheless, the truly powerful agents of war that have been left standing after the battles proved themselves superior. Many of the black cloaks have disappeared, taken away by the violent winds in the canyon. The entire world is covered in darkness, and yet here, it is bright as day under Kingdom Hearts. None of these warriors are unfamiliar with this light--the light of Kingdom Hearts, for most. Last time, friends were lost, separated, in danger--and the same is true once more. Eight warriors remain; looking into each other's eyes, war is becoming harder, both on their bodies and mentally. The hero shall battle his other self; this battle, why does it feel so... symmetrical? Why is everything so similar? In a battle that feels like a rematch, the Superior shall battle the Master and mage--again. Heroes of the two forces that make up the worlds' people and essences shall do battle, and the hero's harbored light shall do battle with his carrier's former friend, and now enemy--why is this battle so... familiar? The weapons rise, the warriors are lifted up--and the light and darkness above invite them to the Keyblade War once more.

Sora vs. Roxas

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Votes for Sora My god... I knew it would get tough. Sorry, Roxas. But 2nd best character > 3rd best character. Soxxeh 05:43, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I like the original. -- 05:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Seifer is right, Roxas is a chicken wuss, his life isn't so hard, he's just making it bad. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they pissed me off. - Erry 08:22, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I don't care what people say; Sora IS a great character and soon he's going to be even greater. Sapiro 12:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sora defeated Roxas before. SeanWheeler 14:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC) LevL 14:43, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Roxas is way to whiny and pathetic."We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 15:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I don't care too much for Roxas. The only reason why I like him is because his story so sad. Character wise, it's gotta be Sora.--Be a good boy now! 16:01, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ultima 16:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Without Sora Roxas would exist. --Evnyofdeath 16:48, December 10, 2010 (UTC) HE CONNECTS TO EVERYTHING!!!--LexaIIIV 17:08, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Woah woah woah....what is going on here?Lapidothtill 18:09, December 10, 2010 (UTC) How is Sora losing? If he didn't free kairi's heart from himself there wouldn't be any roxas. If u truly are a fan of kingdom hearts you'll vote for the hero that started everythin and connects to everything. Not the left behind remnant with nothin but a name and copies of Sora's weapons. MasterRiku35 19:02, December 10, 2010 (UTC) OH COME ON!!!!! THIS IS THE KEYBLADE MASTER WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HERE! ROXAS LOST TO SORA ONCE BEFORE!! Jackdap 19:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) There's no way Mr. Depression over there is gonna win. Originals over Nobodies, that's what I always say. User:UltimateExplosiveHeartless Sora has to win this thing. Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 21:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) KefkaPVI 21:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!! Sora will not be beaten this early, especially to his other. Sora IS the Kingdom Heart series and he always will be. Besides, who did Roxas come from? Sora, that's who!! Namohcan 22:49, 10th December 2010 (GMT) Oh, come on Sora, show your other what you got, use the whole three keyblade thing, and once again, make this more cinematic! Come on guys, I know you're out there, VOTE FOR SORA!!! I saw this one comeing (and I loved this battle in KH2FM), let's just hope it ends the same way (Sora, barely winning, but not cutting it too close). AROS 15:17, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sora is really good at this so, I am sorry Roxas, but I think he will win. {{SUBST:User:Dbdbzdbgtwoo/sig2}} 23:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sora is way better! Plus Roxas lost to Sora. User:Axel8912 15:20 December 10, 2010 (UTC) In the long run, Sora is the better one. Roxas is good, but sorry. Sora. Hyperwre_2.0 03:14, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Sora is Roxas's original self, Roxas can't win. SDC - My friends are my power! 15:48, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I feel several people are voting for Roxas just because they don't want Sora to take the whole thing. Brettashley 23:07, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I originally voted for Roxas in this since Sora beat Hades, but since Roxas is winning and since I hate Roxas but like Sora, I'm changing my vote.-Disneyvillainman 23:28, December 11, 2010 (UTC) He's the original persona of Roxas, as well as more powerful as he beat him--BlazeCannon15 23:40, December 11, 2010 (UTC) --DarkDoomSlicer10 23:41, December 11, 2010 (UTC) NO. NO NO NO NO NO NO. Sora will not lose to Roxas. Roxas was pitifully depressing and rather, well, bland as a character. We see much more character development and growth in Sora. --DTN 00:18, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Roxas only got interesting in KHII while he was kinda bland in 358/2 Days, Sora's been interesting all throughout. Questionman 02:37, December 12, 2010 (UTC) He makes a good other... --Think I'm gonna fight fair? As if! 03:32, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Sora deserves to move on more than Roxas --Disney28 03:44, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Sora is and always will be my favorite playable Keyblade-bro. I-chanBlade The main hero always wins! KHJEDIMASTER 04:48, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Sora must win! User:JYN044 Time to get back what he owes you Sora(Spotlight).Masgrande 10:12, December 12, 2010 (UTC) This is for Saix ! Ximodnic 13:44, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Sora deserves to win this hands down. besides, he beat Roxas the last time they fought! Chaosmage1 i'm a big fan of Roxas and all i mean to me he is the gangster version of sora but cmon sora beat him once before his girlfriend is hotter and hello does anyone remember final form Roxas might've came out with the two keyblade combo first but sora came out with the two blade no hand combo firstUser:Ludacriz94 Yep.--Random!to a point! 22:54, December 13, 2010 (UTC) User:Something2 Danjam 23:21, December 13, 2010 (UTC) I don't like Roxas. User: Vexen 4 15:25 December 13, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Roxas I am a big fan of this guy. --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 05:43, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sora's too perfect. KKD I'm willing to bet Roxas knows what homework is. maggosh 06:02, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Much cooler. Oh and much more serious personalities. Pea14733 ---- [土] Ahahahahahaha...Roxas...one of the only people who might be able to take Sora out of the runnings...You can do it Roxas! Prove that you are you and no one else!! :D Naminé and Roxas Forever im agreeing with the current majority here, roxas was always the better half KeyBladeM 06:59, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Roxas is WIN the17master said that I don't care for either of them, Roxas is the lesser of 2 bad characters. Chitalian8 14:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) File:Sephiroth.jpg--I prefer the darkness to take control. This particular combatant IS from the darkness although he denies it.Sephiroth962 16:01, December 10, 2010 (UTC) For making the Oathkeeper and Oblivion combo famous--ShadowsTwilight 16:06, December 10, 2010 (UTC) He has my number #1 FAVORITE song of all time as his theme, so how could I NOT vote for him?!?!? User:ToyaLynk/Sig honestly, he's a more developed character than Sora. Has a more complex attitude ShatteredWorlds 16:16, December 10, 2010 (UTC) He's now my 2nd fav. character--Laurxafinal 16:38, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sorry, I'm Voting for Roxas and Ventus. I have his freakin' necklace and wristband. ROXAS FTW FOREVER!! Vexilor 18:06, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I like Roxas better then Sora UnknownChaser Roxas is my favorite, he has to win. If anything, Sora must lose. Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:14, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Well, my theory is that a persons Nobody is a better fighter than the Somebody. So, logically Roxas should bat Sora. Sora only beat Roxas in KH2 because Roxas didn't know Sora could make his keyblade come to him. Darkheart3 As much as I like Sora, him or Riku winning the entire tournament would be too cliché. Also, Roxas had the short stick at the end of the games released so far...time for him to get something better. So I'm with you again, Rox. Sephiroth0812 21:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) ROXAS IS PURE AWESOMENESS AND COULD KICK SORA'S BUTT ANYDAY!! :P In ANY and ALL cases Roxas is always better than Sora! Roxas 21:35, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Toughy but I'm going with Roxas all the way! D.Dark. 22:00, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Not as annoying, cooler hair, black cloak, could beat Sora 10 times out of 10! Roxas pwns sora47 23:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC)Roxas_pwns_sora47 Best. Character. Ever. -VonFrank 23:29, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Roxas is the first character to be really human. He has fits of anger, rage, confusion, and sadness, unlike other characters who seem to be eternally happy. You made too many wrong mistakes Organization13 23:36, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Gotta go with the namesake. RoxasNobody 快一点 给我 冰淇凌 ！！！ 03:32, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Roxas is way better than Sora! ~~SuperStitchFan97~~ I dont want either of them to win, but I will be SO pissed if Sora wins..--Bananaphone1996 21:32, October 24, 2010 (UTC) I just want to see Ventus face Roxas. Considering the fact that they're basically the exact same person. Hello has no one realized this yet? Roxas- part of Sora, doesn't have a complete heart. Ventus- continues to live in Sora, doesn't have a complete heart. Roxas is Ventus with memory loss. User:Animalvius He's Sora. Only improved File:KHCoM-Namine.gif HikariKH File:KHCoM-Namine.gif. 15:43, December 11, 2010 (UTC) LightoftheDarkness 19:12, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Nothingness. KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. Roxas knows homework. He's a good person. He's one of my favorite characters! :D ~TheTalkingKeyblade Roxas is so much better than Sora. Sove Roxas was, in my opinion, so much better as a character than Sora. He had more emotional appeal than Sora did as well. Besides, I'd take a RoxasxXion fan fict over SoraxKairi any day.--Xion4ever 16:58, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Yup -1337doom I believe this decision was harder to make than my decision on where to attend college will be. I love both so much, but... ARGH!! TOO DIFFICULT! >:( --Never fear ... Superdog is here! Yipee! :D 04:39, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Roxas breaks the definition of a Nobody, which is no having emotions. Also, Namine chose him over Sora. Template:JT2DO05:05 December 13, 2010 (UTC) I'm sorry, Sora... That choice was not easy... But I would be happy with you as the winner, too! You are both great characters. :) --Drace 11:39, December 13, 2010 (UTC) SquallTheBlade 14:16, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
Battle Observatory ..........................Drat. --Never fear ... Superdog is here! Yipee! :D 05:50, December 10, 2010 (UTC) @KKD: What's wrong with perfection? ...Jealous? =P Soxxeh 05:55, December 10, 2010 (UTC) @Sean : Only because the player plays as Sora. Pea14733 ---- [土] AND NO ONE DEFEATS THE MIGHTY PLAYER Chitalian8 14:42, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Unless it's Chitalian playing! *Runs away* Soxxeh 19:09, December 10, 2010 (UTC) What will happen if Roxas didn't join with Sora? XD Pea14733 ---- [土] @maggosh I know what you mean, when Sora was so confused I was like, "What the heck?" Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC) The polls just started and Roxas is already ahead of Sora by 3 votes (well, 2 votes, thanks to me ;D)???!!! How can this happen already? Come on Sora fans, wake up!!! (sets off a thousand alarm clocks) AROS 15:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sh*t! This is hard! ANX219 ANX219 01:07, December 11, 2010 (UTC) If you really think about it Sora has a more trajic story, plus he IS THE BEST!!!!! Jackdap 14:32, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Because nothing's more tragic than forgetting about HOEMWORK! *le gasp* maggosh 16:36, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Who needs school and homework when you are the Chosen Keyblade Wielder who never has to eat, sleep, or go to the bathroom! =P Soxxeh 18:35, December 11, 2010 (UTC) @Animalvius: No he's not. Roxas is a Nobody with Ventus's heart, but Roxas is not Ven. You made too many wrong mistakes Yep, I can only second this, Caelum. It was actually put a big emphasis by the developers that Roxas and Ven are both independent, distinct existences. The only things Roxas got from Ven are 1st his looks cuz Ven's injured heart stayed in Sora's body when it was expelled from Sora's heart and 2nd the ability to have actual emotions. Because Ven's heart is injured and inactive Roxas couldn't feel it, but he could have real feelings due to carrying it. Sephiroth0812 21:41, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Roxas is terrible. Just...terrible. He whines when he's in the Organization, and he whines when he's a normal kid. For got's sake, people."We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 01:50, December 12, 2010 (UTC) But Sora's a thief, a vandal, an imbecile, a puppet, a troublemaker, a meddler, extremely gullible, an amnesiac, a sore loser, immature, mentally handicapped, has no respect for other's property, and talks to strangers. Oh, and sad, strange little men use <!--- tags to hide extraneously long arguments to defend such a hoodlum. You people make me sick. maggosh 01:59, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Question...it's possible I'm just not seeing it because Roxas is my favorite male character, but I don't recall him acting really depressed too much, and even when he did wasn't it always for good reasons? If anything, I'd say he has more of a temper issue than a depression issue. Naminé and Roxas Forever I'm also not a Roxas-fanatic, but if you look at his story overall and how he came into existence it's not that unreasonable that he acted how he did. Sephiroth0812 02:41, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Yea, when you think about it, Roxas is not the "depressed emo that embodies all teenage angst" like so many people make him out to be. Who wouldn't be upset if they found out one day they were never meant to exist? Naminé and Roxas Forever Wow, from 23-30 to 30-32. Go Sora! =) Soxxeh 03:34, December 12, 2010 And there, Sora is now tied with Roxas. Good, he cannot lose to Roxas. Seriously how can an character as terrible as Roxas have been winning by such a large margin over the main character? Isn't Sora supposed to get all the fanchildren votes? --DTN 04:45, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Too late, DTN, I voted for Roxas. Activate Roxas POWAH! >:3 (I'm in an evil-ish mood.) 04:59, December 12, 2010 (UTC)~TheTalkingKeyblade DTN, Xion voted for Roxas. Everyone who voted for Sora hates Xion4ever. That is all. maggosh 17:15, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Maggosh, we both know that is nothing but an idiotic taunt to make me look offensive. Refrain from some childishness, please, you're better than this. --DTN 20:48, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Yes, I do realize this now, and I'd like to make a formal apology. It was very immature, not becoming of a staff member, and very unethical with the holidays nearing. maggosh 21:16, December 12, 2010 (UTC) I believe Roxas will win this round. Sora is already popular and loved by everyone. Why can't Roxas have that same respect and love? He is Sora's nobody after all. To anyone who didn't vote yet, do what Xion did and VOTE FOR ROXAS! :D ~TheTalkingKeyblade Seriously, that's going too far! Some of what I read here, is just sick! Is it so absolutely necessary for this little fun competition, to blame the character who is not your personal favourite to the death? NO, it's not! That is just stupid. Both characters are okay, for my part. If you have a different opinion: okay, it's your right, but that doesn't mean you have to find a ridiculus reason to HATE the other. (And most of the reasons here, are ridiculous. -.-)Please just think about it --Drace 12:32, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Seriously? If I found out that I wasn't supposed to exist, I'd be maniacally laughing, and shouting "Behold! For my very existence refutes the will of the gods! I am a will unto my own, a power that shakes the very foundation of creation!" Roxas, on the other hand, spends all his time sitting on that damn clock tower, head in his hands, moping. I'm sorry, but "power to defy gods" + "power to release and control the very essence of what it means to be human" + "freaking friends to hang out with all the time" + "oh my god, you're supposed to be less emotional than Sora, not more, and you're best friend is so cool it's like he's literally made of cigarettes" does not make for reasonable causes of mopiness."We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 15:39, December 13, 2010 (UTC) I like what Kryten said. =) Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 20:46, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Kryten, that made you my hero. Soxxeh 9:08pm, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Soxra, was this sarcasm or serious, lol. Sephiroth0812 22:53, December 13, 2010 (UTC) (Mm, those quotes should be in a talk bubble.) Okay, yeah, I argee. This is getting sorta out of hand. Let's all calm down. This is JUST a popularity contest. Let's just forget everything all of us said. And may the best man win. ~TheTalkingKeyblade Ouch Kryten. That hurts. A Lot. And besides that's what you say you woulda done, but would you if it really happened? PS All anon's please type four tildes (~~~~) so we know who you are. PSS DANG IT! Roxas is losing! I swear if roxas loses I'm never voting for sora again! not that i have before but You made too many wrong mistakes

Xemnas vs. Aqua

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Votes for Xemnas Nothing is... ETERNAL... --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 05:48, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Respect for the dead, people, respect for the dead. maggosh 06:04, December 10, 2010 (UTC) once again, one of the best antagonists KeyBladeM Excellent villain. Chitalian8 14:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) File:Sephiroth.jpg--As I said before, the darkness should rule. I haven't played Birth By Sleep ShatteredWorlds 16:18, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Hate Aqua--Laurxafinal 16:39, December 10, 2010 (UTC) What maggosh saidLapidothtill 18:09, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Good villian... much better voice acting than Aqua... and an easier opponent for Roxas if he wins vs. Sora. Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:17, December 10, 2010 (UTC) You gotta hand it to Xemnas, after absorbing Kingdom Hearts he was like, AWESOME!!Darkheart3 He's the last villain still in there...also he won his last match very close. Sorry Aqua, have voted for ya every other time, but not this one.Sephiroth0812 21:34, December 10, 2010 (UTC) AQUA SHALL MEET HER MAKER THIS TIME. I'm so enraged right now. This is for Vanitas, Ienzo, Master Xehanort, and most of all, DEMYX! User:UltimateExplosiveHeartless KefkaPVI 21:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Organization13 23:36, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I admit, Aqua's one of very few female characters that don't make me ashamed to be female, but she still needs to be taken down. She never should have made it this far. And regardless of Aqua, Xemnas is a badass character and should make it to the next round, at the very least. It's still way to early for him to be taken out! CruxisCalling 22:17, December 10, 2010 (UTC) HEAPS better voice..--Bananaphone1996 21:32, October 24, 2010 (UTC) Terra v Aqua? hmmmmmmm User:Animalvius How dare you people not vote for my father! KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. --Disney28 03:45, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Members of this wiki...go forth...and bring him MORE VOTES. I-chanBlade nothing vs. No Element - Nothing! -1337doom Most of Aqua's voters say she's the best and she could easily beat Xemnas. Doesn't that mean nothing can stop her?--Riot\AU 01:07, December 13, 2010 (UTC) SquallTheBlade 14:20, December 13, 2010 (UTC) More interesting. I like his chest.--Random!to a point! 22:55, December 13, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Aqua Xemnas needs to go away... permanently. Soxxeh 05:43, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I seriously can't remember the song she reminds me of... I'm bringing... something back? KKDhttp://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad99/Xion4ever/f51ce887-d120-4b89-8cff-afbff03976aa_zps7f114bcc.png05:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) KKD, does that word you're forgetting "start with an 'S'"? --Never fear ... Superdog is here! Yipee! :D 05:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) One of the few female protagonists that doesn't annoy me in some way. -- 05:48, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Aqua is just better.... Pea14733 ---- [土] Nothing personal Xemnas, but I wanted Xigbar to get to this round. Naminé and Roxas Forever DAMN, I would've voted Xemnas but Aqua's beaten his original persona, she can beat his nobody. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they pissed me off. - Erry 08:23, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Obvious win. Sapiro 12:22, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Neumannz, that doesn't mean that Xemnas is eternal!! User:ToyaLynk/Sig Sexy heroine > molester-look-a-like antagonist the17master said that So hot, I'd get an erection. SeanWheeler 14:26, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Xemnas is made of liquid cliche. Sorry, but Aqua's actually an original character."We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 15:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) For Xigbar...--Be a good boy now! 16:08, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ultima 16:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) She reminds me of Kairi with the exception she can fight. --Evnyofdeath 16:54, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Aqua deserves the power of Kingdom Hearts and the X-Blade more than Zebra boy over there Vexilor 18:08, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Aqua is goddess UnknownChaser For the most badass female in KH.MasterRiku35 19:07, December 10, 2010 (UTC) So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye! It's finally time for Mansex to die! (apologizies for using the Mansex name but Hilary Clinton the Failed Pedophile wouldn't fit into the song)-Disneyvillainman 20:12, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 21:45, December 10, 2010 (UTC) HOTHOTHOTHOTHOTHOTHOTHOTHOT....Hot! D.Dark. 22:01, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Keyblades outshine etheral blades!! {{SUBST:User:Dbdbzdbgtwoo/sig2}} 23:25, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Aqua brought sexiness to the Kingdom Hearts universe. You made too many wrong mistakes seriously... isn't there more about her, than just her "sexiness"? Yes, it is and that should be mentioned. Her fighting skills, her brave and kind character, the fact, she's a true master... that's are my reasons to vote for her. (And yes, I agree, she looks quite beautyfull, but that's not all. ;) )--Drace 00:49, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I prefer her over most others. Hyperwre_2.0 03:15, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I'm sick of Xemnas. 快一点 给我 冰淇凌 ！！！ 03:33, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Xemnas is annoying and Aqua can beat him up any time ~~SuperStitchFan97~~ GIRL POWER!File:KHCoM-Namine.gif HikariKH File:KHCoM-Namine.gif. 15:45, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Aqua is much stronger than Xemnas. SDC - My friends are my power! 15:53, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Goodbye, Xemnas. Brettashley 23:09, December 11, 2010 (UTC) AQua is Hot, and Powerful, ____ing Hot--BlazeCannon15 23:44, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Unlike Xemnas, Aqua's role in the story was not designed to replace a previous one. She is a longer lasting character with a stronger imprint on the overall story. --DTN 00:19, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Aqua is a powerful character and made me completely change my style of play in BBS. Xemnas while being awesome is just a tad off his rocker in my opinion. Questionman 02:37, December 12, 2010 (UTC) I really wish I had something funny to write here... --Think I'm gonna fight fair? As if! 03:26, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Aqua is AWESOME. At least she doesn't have an bad nickname.*Coughxemnas=mansexcough* 05:03, December 12, 2010 (UTC)~TheTalkingKeyblade Aqua already defeated the original, why would the shell stand a chance.Masgrande 10:09, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Danjam 23:21, December 13, 2010 (UTC) I can't BELIEVE I haven't voted yet!!! Talk to the signature. --> ANX219 23:51, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
Battle Observatory @maggosh: "'E's not dead, yet!" --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 06:07, December 10, 2010 (UTC) @SeanWheeler ... Wow... Chitalian8 14:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) What Chitalian said. User:Erry/Sig4 15:13, December 10, 2010 (UTC) ...now I'm GLAD I voted for Xemnas. maggosh 15:51, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I can't decide between the two, because we need someone more antagonistic to be in the final four/two, but Aqua is, well, more renoundly popular. I'm just going to go by claiming that down here I vote for both of them, which does not change the equilibrium of their vote difference, so in reality I'm not realy voting for anyone at all :D! AROS 15:25, December 10, 2010 (UTC) If Aqua wins this whole thing, I will have completely lost faith in everything Kingdom Hearts related, and the entire KH fanbase... And yet Aqua's 10 votes ahead at this point, so why bother... CruxisCalling 22:15, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Why? Aqua's a KH original just like Xemnas. Soxxeh 04:18, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I wouldn't mind Aqua winning the entire tournament...actually anyone but Sora or Riku is fine. Sephiroth0812 21:44, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Everytime I see a matchup with Xemnas in it, my first thought is always,"Hmm... I wonder who Disneyvillainman is voting for..." --Think I'm gonna fight fair? As if! 03:29, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

King Mickey vs. Cloud

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Votes for King Mickey Darn, the last of the Final Fantasy characters takes a dive against Yoda. Soxxeh 05:43, December 10, 2010 (UTC) HECK YES GO MICKEY GOOO! --Never fear ... Superdog is here! Yipee! :D 05:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Gotta vote for the KH original. If this was the FFVII Cloud we'd have a different story. -- 05:49, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Mickey deserve to progress farther more than Cloud does. Cloud gets too much attention as it is. Naminé and Roxas Forever The king is contributes alot more to the series than cloud does KeyBladeM Frickin' Yoda better than emo boy over there. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they pissed me off. - Erry 08:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I guess I prefer Disney over Final Fantasy. Sapiro 12:36, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Speed > Strength the17master said that There is more Disney than Final Fantasy. SeanWheeler 14:28, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Oh boy, I can't wait to see DTN's vote. Chitalian8 14:33, December 10, 2010 (UTC) LevL 14:42, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Cloud: way too mopey. Mickey: EPIC."We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 15:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I've been trying to get Cloud out since round uno, and, like I've said before, Mickey Motherflippin' Mouse.--Be a good boy now! 16:37, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Sorry Cloud ShatteredWorlds 16:18, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ultima 16:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) It's the King--Laurxafinal 16:40, December 10, 2010 (UTC) For one I never really saw that FF7 lived up to the hype, so I'm not obsessed with its characters. For two, Mickey is my favorite Disney character. --Evnyofdeath 16:52, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I like the ears.--LexaIIIV 17:14, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Mickey = Yoda, Yoda = EPICNESS UnknownChaser Sorry cloud but Epicness>Coolness MasterRiku35 19:03, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Buh-bye blonde emo guy-Disneyvillainman 20:13, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Worlds coolest, most powerful mouse> Spiky blond hair guy. Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:18, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Hopefully the last FF-cameo has to go now...no offense Cloud, but I don't see what business you have here with Sephy already out...and besides, King Mickey rulez! Sephiroth0812 21:36, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 21:45, December 10, 2010 (UTC) KefkaPVI 21:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I go for the King of Disney. D.Dark. 22:02, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Cloud is a very skilled fighter, but Mickey beats him in this. {{SUBST:User:Dbdbzdbgtwoo/sig2}} 23:27, December 10, 2010 (UTC) If this was the real cloud, I'd vote for him. But since he's a cameo copy, Mickey Mouse it is! You made too many wrong mistakes Epic fight! The Disney mascot against the Final Fantasy mascot... I prefer Disney.^^--Drace 00:53, December 11, 2010 (UTC) This fight is unfair.... to the users. Hyperwre_2.0 03:16, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Mickey is awesome! ~~SuperStitchFan97~~ Mouse>Cloud XD 快一点 给我 冰淇凌 ！！！ 03:52, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Mickey is awesome. Plus I wish to avenge Zexion and Oogie, two favourite characters in the enitre series..--Bananaphone1996 21:32, October 24, 2010 (UTC) Go Mickey! He's short of like Yoda(no really :D) so Cloud can't beat him! YEAH! SDC - My friends are my power! 15:53, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I will avenge Zexion. Brettashley 23:10, December 11, 2010 (UTC) The powers of Anti-FFVII have already taken away all the chances of any Final Fantasy VII character's victory in MMII, and here, now, this week, we shall rise again over Cloud! Bwahahaha! --DTN 00:22, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Big sword vs. big ears... big ears it is. --Think I'm gonna fight fair? As if! 03:29, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Disney > Final Fantasy --Disney28 03:46, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Keyblades (AND GIANT SWORDS) aren't used to bully people around. XD I-chanBlade It's Mickey Mouse. Come on, people! Use your common sense! ~TheTalkingKeyblade Like I even had to think about this. Mickey all the way ! Ximodnic 13:46, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Mickey just for being pure awesomeness and none of the main characters would still be alive without him Vexilor 21:29, December 12, 2010 (UTC) All of you who voted for Cloud lose their privileges to be human beings.--Random!to a point! 22:56, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Danjam 23:21, December 13, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Cloud Always wondered if Cloud could impale someone with his hair... --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 05:47, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Of course he can, Neumannz... That's how he always wins. KKD No one can escape Omnislash ver.5...not even a Mouse. maggosh 06:01, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Mickey is just too boring. Pea14733 ---- [土] Mickey beat Xion AND Kairi!! I will never forgive him for this. User:ToyaLynk/Sig File:Sephiroth.jpg--We used to be allies before he decided to play hero and kill me... BAD ASSSSSSLapidothtill 18:10, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Cloud's my 2nd favourite under Roxas.Darkheart3 Do it for all the Final Fantasy fans out there & do it for Kairi. Mickey didn't deserve to win. GO CLOUD!!!! Namohcan 22:53, 10th December 2010 (GMT) Organization13 23:37, December 10, 2010 (UTC) FOR THE WIN! Freaky Beserker is HANDICAPABLE 05:06, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Mickey is classic Disney but Cloud is just a deep, mysterious character. Questionman 02:37, December 12, 2010 (UTC) A normal voice over... what ever the hell you call Mickey's. KRCCFNF is tired of being STEPPED ON. A man can dream... of Cloud?Masgrande 10:14, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Not disney -1337doom SquallTheBlade 14:22, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
Battle Observatory Everyone who voted for Mickey makes me sad. There goes the presents I was gonna send you for Christmas... maggosh 20:17, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I'm going with the whole neutrality statement again, though I was tempted to give Cloud a pitty vote, in truth, I'm torn between the two of them. By the way Lapis, if you see this, then disregard the comment I left on Cloud's last poll, I meant to direct that towards DTN. I realized it earlier and tried to change it yesturday but the editing was closed by the time I was done voting. The statement was nothing offensive or anything (at least I hope not) but I just want to get who I was reffering to corrected. Mickey, if you win this, you better make the next battle good! AROS 15:32, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Well, yeah, but DTN, he made it to the Quarter Finals. You failed. maggosh 02:00, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Also, "The powers of Anti-FFVII have already taken away all the chances of any Final Fantasy VII character's victory in MMII..." Tifa's still in the running over there, and she's beating Balthier by ten votes. ...You know what, disregard that, I didn't see the whole thing. But 3rd place is sorta victory. maggosh 20:33, December 12, 2010 (UTC) My only goal was to make sure a character from FFVII didn't win the whole thing. The rest are moot points, considering 3rd place doesn't land a chance against Vivi. --DTN 20:49, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

Ventus vs. Riku

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Votes for Ventus No-brainer. Best character in any series, any game, any movie, or any reality, ever. Soxxeh 05:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Just. Grah. SO MUCH EPIC! LIGHT! WIND! --Never fear ... Superdog is here! Yipee! :D 05:49, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ventus can face everyone while his darkness is running around. Pea14733 ---- [土] Ven was only in one game, and I found him tolerable. Riku was in multiple games, but I only liked him in one. Therefore, I find Ven better over all. Naminé and Roxas Forever R.I.P in Sora's heart. Sapiro 12:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Think positive, boy. the17master said that Ventus pulls off the "as a friend, get rid of me" way better. ("No, don't patronize me. We have a Problem here, we need to deal with it.")"We're werewolves, not swearwolves." (KrytenKoro) 15:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) My favorite character, and I'd like to see Ventus vs. Roxas--Laurxafinal 16:40, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ventus is my second favourite character! And i hate Riku..And Ventus is the vessel for the X-Blade, can't beat that Vexilor 18:10, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I hate Riku UnknownChaser Toughest match ever, but Ven is slightly cooler and needs the vote more. Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:21, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Roxas defeated Riku and Ven looks like Roxas. SeanWheeler 20:42, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ventus...3rd favourite under Roxas and Cloud.Darkheart3 VEN-VEN!! Ven is my favorite only second to Roxas! Riku would never beat Ven and the only reason he beat Roxas is because he had to cheat and use the big bad Guardian. Otherwise Roxas woulda kept wiping the floor with him. Roxas is basicly Ven soooo VEN RULES!! :P Roxas 21:40, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Dan - Don't Blink! ♫ 21:45, December 10, 2010 (UTC) KefkaPVI 21:48, December 10, 2010 (UTC) 4 reasons, 1st Ven is such a cutie I can't bring myself to vote against him. 2nd Ven-Ven is also fighting for Terra here, who he was forced to fight last round. 3rd the combo of light and wind is way more awesome than plain darkness. 4th I made a promise to someone ;)...now you get the lead, Ven-Ven. Sephiroth0812 21:49, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Fav character is Roxas but Ven is 99% the same. D.Dark. 22:03, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Riku was better in dark mode. Besides, imagine what roxas would look like if ven hadn't been there. eh... You made too many wrong mistakes Ventus!!!! Since Ventus's heart is inside of Sora, he acts just like him. We have all seen Sora fight with his unbreakable spirit!! Come on!! No brainer!! {{SUBST:User:Dbdbzdbgtwoo/sig2}} 23:45, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Im sorry, Riku! I would be happy with you as the winner, too. But I had to make a choice... :( --Drace 00:55, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Hey! I'm breaking the tiebreaker! Also, I'm voting because Ventus=wind=(Greek mythology) Zephyr (nice wind god)=AWESOMENESS!!! ANX21901:05, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Ventus is awesome! Riku is not one of my favorite characters ~~SuperStitchFan97~~ 快一点 给我 冰淇凌 ！！！ 03:54, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Ven needs to go all the way Freaky Beserker is HANDICAPABLE 05:07, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I don't think an explanation is nescessaryFile:KHCoM-Namine.gif HikariKH File:KHCoM-Namine.gif. 15:45, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Now that I have voted, it's a tie! Go Ventus! His Lost Memories keyblade is AWSOME! SDC - My friends are my power! 15:55, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Without Ventus Sora could not wield the Keyblade at first--BlazeCannon15 21:57, December 11, 2010 (UTC) --DarkDoomSlicer10 23:45, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Venny Ven! :D! ~TheTalkingKeyblade I had A LOT of trouble deciding who to vote for, so I ended up voting for whoever is losing at the time. Namely, Ven. User:ToyaLynk/Sig They're both boring and dumb, but Ven has cool Keyblades.--Random!to a point! 22:57, December 13, 2010 (UTC) Danjam 23:21, December 13, 2010 (UTC)			Votes for Riku Erah, Ven is still a whiny kid. --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 05:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Aww yeah. KKDhttp://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad99/Xion4ever/f51ce887-d120-4b89-8cff-afbff03976aa_zps7f114bcc.png05:46, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Damn straight. -- 05:49, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Both once had a hold on Darkness...but Riku could control it better, with time. maggosh 06:04, December 10, 2010 (UTC) his story and his ability to wield light and darkness at the same time is alot better than ven's wind..... KeyBladeM Ew, Ventus. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they pissed me off. - Erry 08:25, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Not a shoddy Sora clone, and is a pretty kickass character in KH2. Also, Riku's the only character in KH to wear JEANS :O Chitalian8 14:34, December 10, 2010 (UTC) File:Sephiroth.jpg--Riku should've kept his darness, then maybe it would not have come down to his near loss. So I shall help by providing him w/ a vote that shall put him in the lead...for now. the only game that i did not like Riku in was Kingdom Hearts, and he's got 3 other games that he was awesome in to make up for that. Ventus was awesome in only one game--ShadowsTwilight 16:07, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I've voted for Riku in EVERY round, you expect me to quit now? ShatteredWorlds 16:19, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ultima 16:20, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Only reason I'm voting for Riku is he has had 3 games to develop his character. Ventus only had 1, and while he is a deep character, if he had been in at least one more game I'd vote for him. --Evnyofdeath 16:55, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Doo Da DippityLapidothtill 18:10, December 10, 2010 (UTC) To avenge Terra and to prove that Dark>Light. Plus Riku's the best character in KH.MasterRiku35 19:05, December 10, 2010 (UTC) A vote to the second best protaganist in the series to avenge the best protaganist's demise at Ven-Ven's hands over there.-Disneyvillainman 20:14, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Ah what the hell I'll vote for him anyway.-User:The Dark Master Who went to the Darkness (twice!) & came back stronger than ever? Riku. What did Ventus do: whine about his friends, got taken over by his Darkness & lost his heart. & who's going to help get it back? Riku. Take that Ventus! Namohcan 23:01, 10th December 2010 (GMT) I like his "dark side" stuff, sorry Ven. Roxas pwns sora47 23:25, December 10, 2010 (UTC)Roxas_pwns_sora47 Ventus, Riku, Ventus, Riku, Ventus, Riku, GGGAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! This is KILLING ME!!! Sorry Ven, I've got to go with Riku, I'm not sure if I can explain it, but I'm following my heart on this one. Riku, don't let his defeat be in vain (even if you're the one who might beat him). AROS 15:39, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Way to the Dawn > Fresh Breeze RoxasNobody Go Darkness User:Axel8912 16:17 December 10, 2010 (UTC) Riku inheireted Terra's Key. Terra was better than Ven. Therefore, Riku is better than Ven. Math FTW! Hyperwre_2.0 03:18, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I love Ven, but still... I have to side with Riku here. CruxisCalling 22:24, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Just finished playing 358/2 days, and though a lousy hero, he's a great villain..--Bananaphone1996 21:32, October 24, 2010 (UTC) Even though I want Ventus and Roxas to face off, Riku would mop the floor with Ventus. Hell, he already has. Considering Ventus is Roxas (ref. look at my comment for Roxas) @VonFrank read my comment for Roxas to see what I'm getting at. User:Animalvius Even though he looks like him, Ventus is not Roxas. Ergo; Riku gets my vote. -VonFrank 08:06, December 11, 2010 (UTC) This is really close, but darkness beats wind anyday Jackdap 14:35, December 11, 2010 (UTC) This is for Terra you two feet item of fanlore, oh and by the way TIE BREAKER!--Zenf3 = Terra+Riku = Terku 21:50, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Ven is still just way too whiny for me. Brettashley 23:11, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Ventus was a recycled Sora, Riku on the other hand has had no character quite like him. Ventus, in my opinion, was a very unoriginal character that had a ton of potential with his place in the story, but lost it due to a poor character. --DTN 00:24, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Ven should have been kicked out last round and Riku deserves to go farther. Questionman 02:37, December 12, 2010 (UTC) My mind's made up. --Think I'm gonna fight fair? As if! 03:24, December 12, 2010 (UTC) WHY DO YOU HAVE THIS MANY VOTES VEN?! Riku all the way. I-chanBlade This is Riku's time to shine!Masgrande 10:06, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Now im not Rikus biggest fan but when up against Ven ? Yeah Riku. Ximodnic 13:47, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Ven's too dramatic -1337doom got to go with Riku even though i think it sucks that it's gonna end up sora vs Riku. its just he got the experience the power and the awesome jeans. besides i think ven is just 2 innocent to beat Riku User:Ludacriz94 SquallTheBlade 14:24, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
Battle Observatory @Naminé and Roxas Forever: Really? I liked him in all but one. (KH one, to be exact...) --Neumannz, The Dark Falcon 06:33, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Yeah, it's just a matter of personal preference really. Oddly enough, I liked him best in Days. The only thing making me not like him in Kingdom Hearts II is his outfit really, but that's mainly just because I was expecting something cooler, conisdering how dramatically he flung off his Black Coat. XD I know it's a stupid reason not to like a character, but... *shrugs* EDIT: Oh, and I just felt he didn't contribute as much to the story as he could have. I'm sure that will change with "3D" though...hopefully. Naminé and Roxas Forever Hardest choice in the KBW so far.... I can't pick.--Be a good boy now! 16:12, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Noooo! Ven! =[ Soxxeh 19:10, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I think Ven would win hands down if it weren't for the fact that not many people have played BBS. Number XIII - LightRoxas - The Key of Destiny 20:27, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Agreed. Soxxeh 22:13, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Actually I played BBS and beat everything and I still voted for Riku. I just thought that Ventus was too much of a ... pacifist. Well... not really, more of a wimp. We need some darkness on this board and if Cloud nor Xemnas win, then we'll be stuck with Riku. User:Animalvius Relax Soxra, my pal, this round isn't decided yet...;) Sephiroth0812 21:49, December 10, 2010 (UTC) You make a fair point; he appears to have caught up for the time being. I'm not giving up hope! Soxxeh 22:13, December 10, 2010 (UTC) That's the spirit, Ven himself also never gives up regardless how badly hurt he is...^_^. Also, this far into the tournament close fights are expected...and Riku is one hell of an opponent. I'm actually surprised Mickey makes such a landslide. Sephiroth0812 22:42, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Probably because he's a KH original. But I just never liked Riku. His weakness to darkness just reminded me of arrogant people in my own life—I'm sure you know people like that too. Soxxeh 22:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Possible, however it reminds me of Axel vs. Roxas, Rox was also lying very far behind and then won by one vote. Beware the invasion of die-hard Cloud-fans. lol. Oh yeah, I do know some arrogant people, and do my best to avoid them, yet as for Riku I just didn't like him in KH I. He actually realizes his own errors and tries to set things right, even doing much self-blame. But at the end, Ven's nature and cuteness combined with his battle style just wins out for me...^_^ Sephiroth0812 22:51, December 10, 2010 (UTC) For me, I just liked Roxas and so Ven was even cooler, as well as a happier person. And as you said Sephy, his fighting style is kick butt. LightRoxas 23:16, December 10, 2010 (UTC) I just hate how many of these tough battles there are, though they are intersting, but they still cause me emotional struggle!!! I usually pull for Ven most of the time, but I have to go for Riku this time. I'd vote for Ven if I could, but I'm following my heart, like I said. But, on the bright side, no matter who wins, I'll still feel satisfied (well, not completely, I still wanted my Ventus vs. Vanitas battle). I wish you the best, Soxra. AROS 15:44, December 10, 2010 (UTC) My, my, this turns out to actually being the nailbiter I expected it to be...and I agree with both of you LightRoxas and AROS. It is a friggin' hard choice after all, just like last round Ventus vs. Terra I was torn between them... Sephiroth0812 23:57, December 10, 2010 (UTC) Riku needs his moment in the spotlight. Here's to him winning. KKD Jeebus, every time one of them gets a vote, the other one catches up. Chitalian8 22:04, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I just hope Ventus gets the last vote first. =D Soxxeh 22:09, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I just don't want Riku to lose this. Ah well, if he loses, there's still the Mirage Arena. Chitalian8 22:12, December 11, 2010 (UTC) I wouldn't be surprised if this round is decided by just one vote again...it would then be the third me thinks, after Axel/Roxas and Xemnas/Xigbar. Sephiroth0812 22:33, December 11, 2010 (UTC) Fourth—Tidus & Clayton. RIP Tidus. Soxxeh 22:37, December 11, 2010 @DTN: I see you didn't play BbS. maggosh 02:01, December 12, 2010 (UTC) To reply to your latest attack on my voting, I did play Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and I consider Riku extremely different from Terra in that Riku's journey to conquer and accept darkness was more complex than Terra's, and has a larger impact in the story with multiple appearances as his original being. Terra appeared for one game with a condensed version of a story similar to Riku's, though his aim was different, and then vanished. Sure, we've seen villains stem from him, but they don't act in the same ways Terra would. Riku, on the other hand, has a constant aim. --DTN 20:52, December 12, 2010 (UTC) Must... hold... urges... to destroy... Riku's votes.... *Shoots self in the head* the17master said that Agreed. Did you bring the Russian Roulette kit? Soxxeh 3:24am, December 13, 2010 (UTC)