Kingdom Hearts: A World Without Sky & Beyond The Horizon

[laika634]

Page 53 (artist commissioned: https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari)

Kairi's Skills: Blizzaga, Waterga, Firaga, Thundaga, Reflega, Curaga, Sparkga, Pearl, Faith

Carbuncle Skills: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, Aerora, Cura, Pearl, Refleza

(Music:
Magical Mystery - Kingdom Hearts II)

 

[laika634]

Page 54 (artist commissioned: https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari)

Kairi's Skills: Blizzaga, Waterga, Firaga, Thundaga, Reflega, Curaga, Sparkga, Pearl, Faith

(Music:
Magical Mystery - Kingdom Hearts II)

 

[laika634]

Final Page (artist commissioned: https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari)

Kairi's Skills: Blizzaga, Waterga, Firaga, Thundaga, Reflega, Curaga, Sparkga, Pearl, Faith

Carbuncle Skills: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, Aerora, Cura, Pearl, Refleza

(Music:
Magical Mystery - Kingdom Hearts II
Blast Away! Gummi Ship 1 - Kingdom Hearts )

 

[laika634]

the next page is the epilogue
thank you all for your interest, kind words & support

 

[laika634]

Epilogue (artist commissioned: https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari)

Kairi's Skills: Blizzaga, Waterga, Firaga, Thundaga, Reflega, Curaga, Sparkga, Pearl, Faith, Ninja Class

Carbuncle Skills: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, Aerora, Cura, Pearl, Refleza

Naminé Skills: Magnega, Stopga, Graviga, Curaga, Teleport, Aqua Splash, Ninja Class

Sylph Skills: Fire, Thunder, Blizzard, Cure, Aero, Tornado

Isa Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Curaga, Berserk, Ninja Class

Xion Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Curaga, Pearl, Reflega, Ragnarok, Event Horizon, Shining Hammer

Roxas Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Curaga, Pearl, Dark Firaga, Faith, Salvation, Ragnarok, Magic Hour, Shining Hammer

Lea Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Curaga, Ignite, Raging Storm, Firaga Break, Mega Flare, Explosion, Firestorm

Maenad Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Quake, Meteor, Tornado, Faith, Mega Flare

Bahamut Skills: Thundaga, Blizzaga, Firaga, Tornado, Quake, Waterga, Mega Flare

Creator Skills: Firaga, Reflega, Curaga, Faith, Meteor, Mega Flare, Quake, Destroy, Explode, Doom

(Music:
Opening Theme – Kim Possible
Opening Theme - Gargoyles
The Battle For Life - Final Fantasy IV: The After Years)

 

[laika634]

Points to note (KH - A World Without Sky):
1. As I wrote the story before Re:Mind was announced, the events of the DLC do not take place in this story. This story is simply meant to explain the original secret ending (how & why has only Riku gone to rescue Sora?).
2. The events of this comic take place over several months.
3. Sora saved Kairi in a manner similar to how he saved the others from the Lich during KH3. However, given his power, Exdeath appeared before him to prevent him interfering with the Lich.
4. The battle against the Arch Mage takes place at night. He has cast illusory magic to make it seem like day-time.
5. The events of 4 black & white pages (those featuring Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Riku, Namine, Lea, Xion, Roxas, Terra, Aqua & Ven) occur during Kairi's adventure. The page featuring Sora & Kairi occurs before the events of the comic (showing how he rescued Kairi). The page featuring Kairi, Namine, Isa, Lea, Roxas & Xion occurs during the period where Riku goes to rescue Sora.
6. The Cloud of Darkness was referring to several different things: (a) imbalance between light & darkness due to the defeat of the Xehanorts & Organization XIII (b) Kairi being alive when she is supposed to be dead - thanks to Sora (c) The return of the Foretellers - due to Luxu's actions
7. By becoming full-fledged ninja, Kairi, Namine & Isa unlocked the Ninja Class. The Ninja Class functions similarly to Drive Forms/Command Styles. It grants increased speed & the ability to leave behind after-images (similar to Ghost Drive), but decreases defense.

 

[laika634]

that's all folks!
thanks again
looking forward to the next KH installment

 

[laika634]

Epilogue 2 (Artist commissioned: Ai-noHikari https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari)

Kairi's Skills: Blizzaga, Waterga, Firaga, Thundaga, Reflega, Curaga, Sparkga, Pearl, Faith, Ninja Class

Carbuncle Skills: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara, Aerora, Cura, Pearl, Refleza

Naminé Skills: Magnega, Stopga, Graviga, Curaga, Teleport, Aqua Splash, Ninja Class

Sylph Skills: Fire, Thunder, Blizzard, Cure, Aero, Tornado

Isa Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Curaga, Berserk, Ninja Class

Mickey Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Aeroga, Stopga, Curaga, Pearl, Stopza, Ultima, Curaza, Salvation, Faith, Shining Hammer

Ventus Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Curaga, Aeroga, Thundaga, Mine Square, Stopga, Magnega, Esuna, Faith, Zero Graviga, Tornado, Mega Flare, Salvation, Spark Raid, Wind Raid, Time Splicer, Transcendence, Tornado Strike, Multivortex, Fever Pitch, Cyclone, Wingblade, Sky Climber

Terra Skills: Firaga, Blizzaga, Curaga, Aeroga, Thundaga, Esuna, Mine Square, Stopga, Magnega, Meteor, Dark Firaga, Zero Graviga, Mega Flare, Quake, Warp, Geo Impact, Meteor Crash, Transcendence, Chaos Blade, Dark Haze, Ultima Cannon, Critical Impact, Rock Breaker, Dark Impulse, Blade Charge

Aqua Skills: Firaga, Firaza, Blizzaga, Blizzaza, Curaga, Aeroga, Thundaga, Thundaza, Mine Square, Stopga, Zero Graviga, Magnega, Reflega, Ice Barrage, Firaga Burst, Raging Storm, Esuna, Transcendence, Seeker Mine, Mega Flare, Teleport, Time Splicer, Magic Hour, Lightbloom, Spell Weaver, Ghost Drive, Sky Climber, Blade Charge

(Music:
Grand Fight - Kingdom Hearts)

 

[laika634]

Before anyone asks ... no I am not continuing the story beyond this page.
I heard Melody of Memory's lovely Dearly Beloved remix, and realized that I wanted this story to have a Dearly Beloved remix, so I commissioned one.
However, I thought that that was too little, so I commissioned one last page for the story (there will also be 2 simple sketches - So you could consider this the 'Final Mix')

Dearly Beloved - A World Without Sky Remix:
https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/962642

 

[laika634]

2 final sketches

Artist commissioned:
yarmin https://www.fiverr.com/yarmln

 

[Clue.Less]

Wow! Thank you for writing and commissioning all this art! That was a great read! I particularly love the idea for Kairi's solar surfer with the star shard, training with Kim Possible, and using the oracle from Aladdin 3 to locate Sora (and Carbuncle popping up!). The ending was upsetting for Kairi, though Going through all this journey, watching couples get together, and not being allowed to go save Sora herself --that's KH levels kind of cruel lol

 

[NemesisSP]

There's some really nice art in this. I think I'll check in from time to time.

 

[laika634]

Wow! Thank you for writing and commissioning all this art! That was a great read! I particularly love the idea for Kairi's solar surfer with the star shard, training with Kim Possible, and using the oracle from Aladdin 3 to locate Sora (and Carbuncle popping up!). The ending was upsetting for Kairi, though Going through all this journey, watching couples get together, and not being allowed to go save Sora herself --that's KH levels kind of cruel lol

it's no problem - thank you for your interest
i was just dissatisfied with vanilla KH3 (especially with how kairi was handled), so i came up with a story ...
it was fun to write, and it was cool to work with all these amazing artists

 

[laika634]

so ... i wasn't being entirely honest XD

Kingdom Hearts: Beyond The Horizon

Artist commissioned: wempzical https://www.deviantart.com/wempzical

After Riku helps Sora return to the Realm of Light, Kairi invites Sora to go on an adventure with her ...
This events of this comic occur after 'Kingdom Hearts: A World Without Sky'.

(Music:
Kingdom of Corona Field Theme - Kingdom Hearts III)

 

[laika634]

Kingdom Hearts: Beyond The Horizon page 2

Artist commissioned: wempzical https://www.deviantart.com/wempzical

After Riku helps Sora return to the Realm of Light, Kairi invites Sora to go on an adventure with her ...
This events of this comic occur after 'Kingdom Hearts: A World Without Sky'.

(Music:
Kingdom of Corona Field Theme - Kingdom Hearts III)

 

[laika634]

Art requested from:
ai-nohikari https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari

 

[laika634]

Kingdom Hearts: Beyond The Horizon page 3

Artist commissioned: wempzical https://www.deviantart.com/wempzical

After Riku helps Sora return to the Realm of Light, Kairi invites Sora to go on an adventure with her ...
This events of this comic occur after 'Kingdom Hearts: A World Without Sky'.

(Music:
Kingdom of Corona Field Theme - Kingdom Hearts III)

 

[laika634]

Apologies for the lack of updates regarding 'Beyond The Horizon'
The artist (wempzical) has had some difficulties due to the lockdowns and I haven't received a response from them in quite some time ...

I am truly grateful for their hard work despite the issues.

In light of this, I've ultimately decided to commission another artist to complete the comic.
It should be finished by early June.

 

[laika634]

I also decided to try getting the 'A World Without Sky' comic dubbed.

You can see part 1 of the dub here:

KH: A World Without Sky Dub Part 1 (MIGHTYVA)

English dub of the Kingdom Hearts fan comic 'Kingdom Hearts A World Without Sky'

www.newgrounds.com

Artists commissioned:
ozkh https://www.deviantart.com/ozkh
ai-nohikari https://www.deviantart.com/ai-nohikari

Voice over artist commissioned:
mbteddygram https://www.fiverr.com/mbteddygram

Video editor commissioned:
mightyva https://www.fiverr.com/mightyva

Musicians commissioned:
elanatore https://www.fiverr.com/elanatore
hamsterquest https://www.fiverr.com/hamsterquest

(i did the male voices - so I apologize if it sounds bad)

 

[laika634]

Kingdom Hearts: Beyond The Horizon 1

Artist commissioned: kakaart https://www.fiverr.com/kakaart

After Riku helps Sora return to the Realm of Light, Kairi invites Sora to go on an adventure with her ...

This events of this comic occur after 'Kingdom Hearts: A World Without Sky'.

(Music:
Kingdom of Corona Field Theme - Kingdom Hearts III
Dearly Beloved - Kingdom Hearts)