[It does, and he responds to the Keyblade's pulsing light gladly, knowing it won't hurt him. The power behind them brushes him, faint brushes of energy that he can feel. If this is just a hint of the Master's power, he knows he never wants to have to fight him in a true battle, especially if he's injured.
Riku brings his Keyblade back and lashes out with his own attacks, the half-dark responding to him. His attacks have lightened over the years but they still ring true, ripping through the Heartless just as surely as his Keyblade does.
A quick glance to Eraqus tells him this needs to end and now. He jumps back, drawing the creatures to him, and summons up as much power as he can for another strike. His Keyblade cleaves through them with expected ease and despite the fact that he isn't side-by-side with Sora and unleashing the true potential they both share, it's still enough to destroy the few stragglers left.]
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Riku brings his Keyblade back and lashes out with his own attacks, the half-dark responding to him. His attacks have lightened over the years but they still ring true, ripping through the Heartless just as surely as his Keyblade does.
A quick glance to Eraqus tells him this needs to end and now. He jumps back, drawing the creatures to him, and summons up as much power as he can for another strike. His Keyblade cleaves through them with expected ease and despite the fact that he isn't side-by-side with Sora and unleashing the true potential they both share, it's still enough to destroy the few stragglers left.]