#Destiny Island Trio

[nanariemi]

"love like you", a short destiny islands trio comic i made in 2021 💓

[klyukvav]

[xylophonekey]

Kingdom farts fanart in 2024 happy pride month to these guys i haven’t drawn in 5 years they get a doodle

[lolenzorro]

sleepover 😄

i like to think kairi helped cut rikus hair

also the no text bubble vers:

they’re all i’ve been able to think abt these past few days

[marigoldnots]

sillies!!!!!

[strayheartless]

*Leon sat listening to Riku Kairi and Sora talk about growing up on destiny islands*

Leon: wow…

Riku: what?

Leon: I just realised I had a bad childhood.

Kairi: yeah we know…

Leon: what do you mean you know?!

Sora: well look at you! People who had good childhoods don’t stand like that Leon.

[endlessskymaster]

Sora reunites with Riku and the Destiny Island Trio reunites | KH2 Manga

I wanted to capture the Destiny Island Trio reunion before it's cut off by Xigbar (Luxu).

[yoroshiu]

Riku glances over at Sora and Kairi as he continues to build the raft, an uncertainty building in his throat. They were a group of three. So why did he feel out of the loop from those conversations? He calls them out, telling them to come over to help him, effectively ending whatever discussion they were having. He reassures himself that it isn't important.

Riku feels his heart thrum against his chest as he watches Sora banter with that duck and dog companion easily, as if they were always friends. Riku feels like an outsider. Replaced. What about Kairi? What about him? Maleficent tells him that Sora has replaced him. Sora has abandoned Kairi. Abadoned him. Riku turns away in frustration, hoping to turn it into an apathetic fire.

Riku sees Sora and Kairi after a long year of hiding and covers his face, puts up his hood, and runs. He cannot bear to join them because how could he? The shame eats away at him. It overcomes his desire to squeeze himself in their space. To take in their warmth and bask in it.

Kairi easily befriends two boys named Sora and Riku, but she cannot help but feel like she had stepped in between something pre-established, a norm. She watches them play with swords and bring up a joke only they know. Even though they always try their best to make her feel involved—a trio, not a duo and a plus one—she can't entirely destroy the unease in her gut.

Kairi feels a sense of distance. Those two keep on running on ahead without her, telling her to wait, to stay put. She doesn't want to do that anymore. She misses Sora's brown hair—something that had only (finally) become clear in her mind just recently. She misses Riku's smug and reliable grin. Why do they keep moving forward while she has to stay behind?

Kairi has finally gained the means to be of help, to finally fight by their sides. But Sora and Riku like slipping through her fingers like water droplets from the sink. Sora does that same smile that's supposed to bring a sense of joy, but it only fills her with grief. Riku uses that worried tone that's supposed to be endearing, but it only makes her feel resigned. How much longer?

Sora thinks of himself as less than cool when it comes to his best friends, Riku and Kairi. He's always felt that way. Riku—strong, cool, apparently the Keyblade's Chosen One. Kairi—kind, determined, apparently a Princess of Heart. He's apparently proven himself, but he still feels smaller than them.

Sora finds a vague sensation of desparation that gives him déjà vu as Riku and Kairi keep disappearing on him. One lead shifts into the disappearance of the other. He's made to ask, kneel and beg for any clues. He feels that he's always chasing. They keep being just out of reach.

Sora is at the end of his wits. Despite the clear sky and sea, he's only a torrent of loss and failure. A missed hand, a last stand—it fills him with a sorrow so heavy that he feels a familiar weight on his heart. He brushes it off because he can't be destroyed by it again. Sora brushes his pants and stands up because things are really hopeless without them. Riku and Kairi had called him strong, but he thinks that they're much stronger. They're the key to ending this once and for all.

[shadamy22]

Finished my Masters program recently and finished decorating my cap! 🎓

[tricksterkit]

Sora, Riku, and Kairi definitely deserve some peaceful, tender moments.

My depression has been really bad lately, but drawing this helped alot, it turned into a comfort piece pretty quickly for me! These characters mean so much to me, and drawing them taking a much needed quiet comforting moment with each other is definitely what I needed.

[v-v-angel]

kh1, KH2 and kh3 treat Sora like kairi's Disney prince, while KH2 DDD and KH3 treat Riku like Sora's Disney prince

We just need a game that treats kairi like riku's Disney prince 😤

[nanariemi]

they are my paopu fruit trio ⭐️

[lunarkoii]

✰ Destiny Island Trio ✰

https://instagram.com/lunar.koii?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=

[arisaeve]

This is where the average kingdom hearts character (and fan) should be. Every installment every characters be having problems!!!

[mythicalartistx]

Kairi and Riku DON'T HATE each other

I don't understand how some people think certain characters hate some of the others in their friend trio group.

Like Riku does NOT hate Kairi. They're friends, he cares about her. If he truly hates her he wouldn't have spent so much time trying to help and find her in KH1.

Riku was being bitter about Sora since Maleficent manipulated him to think he was trying to replace him, and he wanted his friends together to explore some worlds.

So he was trying to help her because she was his friend. He wanted to explore worlds with Sora and Kairi.

And at the end of the game when Riku closes one side of the door, he tells Sora to ake care of Kairi like if he hated her why would he say that.

Then in KH 2 when Saïx took her, Riku helped her. He was feeling very isolated and insecure but he still helped her. He gave her a keyblade to help defend herself and then they fought besides each other and protected the other's back.

Then there was a battle and Kairi was about to get hit but Riku used his body to protect Kairi so she wouldn't get hurt so then it was just Sora (you), Donald, and Goofy fighting that battle.

Like if he actually disliked and hated her he wouldn't of done any of those things.

Gonna have a part 2 about Axel and Xion cause some people think Axel hates or dislikes Xion too smh 🙄

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1228: A Fun, (Un)fair Game of Paintball Wars (Kingdom Hearts X SSBU)

3:49 p.m. at Twilight Town's Local Paintball Battlefield.........

'Ratatatatatatatatatatatatatatatata'

Riku: (Running Away from the Various Paintballs Coming to his and Kirby's Direction While Desperately Looking For a Hiding Spot to Take Cover In) Come on......There gotta be an spot lurking around somewhere......

Kirby: (Searches For a Hiding Spot While Riding onto Riku's Back) Hmmmmm......('Gasps') Poyo Poyo! (Points Riku to the Closet Spot)

Riku: Good eye, Kirby. Let's roll.

Riku flips and dodges through every paintballs flying at his and Kirby's path before sliding himself over to the very hiding spot Kirby picked out for the both of them. The duo then silently shush one another as let they listen in on their opponents hunting for them in the distance..

'Boots Walking Noises'

Sora: Riiiiiiiiikuuuu~

Kairi: Come out, come out, wherever you are~

Pit: You too, Kirbyyyyyyy~

Viridi: If you come out right now, Big Sis Viridi will bake you lots of yummy,delectable sweets tonight!~

Kirby: (Happily Comes Out of his Hiding Spot) Poyo?

Riku: (Quickly Grabs Hold of his Partner, Revealing Himself as Well) Kirby!!

Sora/Kairi/Pit/Viridi: (Immediately Points Their Paintball Shooters at Two of their Preys) Gotcha!

Riku: (Summons his Keyblade) Warp!

Sora/Kairi: NOOOO!

As the gang begins to shoot at Riku and Kirby, bright blue light begins to surround the both of them before it causes them to disappear, unscathed.

Viridi: ('Sigh') They're gone.

Sora: (Stomps his Foot Down in Annoyance, Frustration, and Disappointment) Dangit, Riku! You just HAD to wimp out and break the "No Use of Magic" rule at the last second!

Pit: (Grabs his Chin) You know, I never really took Riku, of all people, for a rule breaker until now.

Kairi: (Crosses her Arms in (Cute) Anger) ('Hmph') I can. He always had this rebellious side to him growing up. Yet he has the nerve go around saying how much of a "Changed Man he is". ('Groans in Frustration') Oooh, I wanna kiss that dumb face of his so bad right now!!~

Sora: (Places his Hand onto his Girlfriend's Shoulder) Patience, Kairi. We'll both get our kisses and cuddles outta him as soon as we finally beat him at his own game.

Kairi: (Takes a Deep Breath as She Calms Herself Down a Bit) Yeah. You're right. The game's not over yet. (Puts on the Most Fierce, Determined Look She Has Mustered Yet) We will beat him at his own game and BREAK his winning streak if it's the last thing any of us do. (Pumps Her Fist Up to the Sky While Screaming Out......) RETRIBUTION!!!

Sora/Kairi: RETRIBUTION!!!!!

Pit: (Watches Two of His Friends Shouting 'Retribution' in the Mid Distance) Wow. Childhood rivalries are something fierce. (Turns to his Girlfriend, Viridi, Standing Next to Him) Either that or you were definitely not kidding when you say paintball fights could easily change a person overtime.

Viridi: (Casually Shrugs While Eating Gummy Wprms From Out of the Bag) Eh. It's entertaining to watch unfold either way. ('Mm') (Pass Pit the Bag) Want some gummies? They're pretty good.

Pit: I'll be judge of that. (Takes a Gummy Worm Out of the Bag and Eats It Before Falling in Love With It a Second After) Yummy~

Viridi gently pats her boyfriend's arm as she starts eating some more gummies for herself.

Meanwhile at the Other Side of the Battlefield........

A similar colored blue light suddenly appears at the destinated spot as it reveals itself to be Riku and Kirby before it wears off both of them and fades into nothingness.

Riku: (Panting a Bit Before Getting Himself Back Up) Okay.....I think we might've lost for them.

Kirby: (Pouts at Riku) Poyopoyo Poyo Poyopoyo!

Riku: ('Sigh') Yes, I know, I broke the magic rule. I panicked. It's not a good enough reason, but it's something. (Puts on a More Annoyed Look on his Face) Besides, if anyone you wanna chastise, it's Sora and Kairi for pinning the two of us against them, Pit, and Vi before coming here. Pretty one sided on their end, don't you think?

Kirby: (Shrugs) Poyo Poyopoyo Poyopoyo Poyopoyo. Poyopoyo poyo.

Riku: Well, yeah. You are a really tough cookie to cra- Wait. (Turns to Kirby) You did what now?

Kirby: Poyo poyo. (Takes his Phone Out From his Army Vest) Poyo?

Kirby then shows Riku a video clip of him participating in a Megaton Punch Champonship in the past, where he punched the two solid concrete blocks in half so hard that it caused the entire Planet Popstar to crack.

Riku: (Lowers his Hunter Shades, Surprised at What He Has Watched in Front of Him Before Putting Them Back on his Face).......That's insanely impressive. (Gently Pats on Kirby's Head) Nice job, Kirby.

Kirby: (Smiles Brightly by Rilu's Gesture and Praises) Poyo!~

Riku: But my point still stands. (Crosses his Arms) I swear, those two could've at least given us two more teammates if they really wanted a fair challenge that-

'SPLAT'

Riku/Kirby: (Suddenly Taken Aback by the Light Green Colored Puddle of Paint That Came Out of Nowhere, in Front of Them) Huh?/Poyo?

Before either one of them could say or do anything else, a duck figure suddebly pops out of the paint puddle, into the air while frantically screaming for dear life.

Kirby: (Raises an Eyebrow in Confusion at Everything That is Happening Right Now) Poyo?

Riku: Wait. (Eyes Widened Once More as He Instantly Recognizes the Duck Figure) Donald!?

Donald quickly starts flapping both his arms to keep him from falling down any further....only for that idea to be shot down in a few measly seconds.

Luckily for him, another figure suddenly jumps out the paint puddle, catches the short-tempered mage in her arms, and landed perfect and safely on the ground.

Kirby: (Complete Strucked in Awe and Amazed by the Catch and Save Displayed in Front of Him and Riku) Poyooooo~

Riku: The- (Raises an Eyebrow at Kirby) Squid Sister?

Donald: (Hugs The Squid Sister Still Carrying Him) You saved me.......

?????: ('Sighs in Relief') And just in the neck of time too. You holding up okay, Donald?

Donald: Yeah- (Instantly Realizes What's Currently Doing Right Now) I-I mean! (Clears his Throat Before Crossing his Arms in a More Mature Manner) That was nothing I can't handle.

?????: (Forms a Cheeky, Teasing Smirk on her Face) Really?~ Then how come you were screaming like a little duckling seconds before I caught you?~

Donald: I-I was just.....practicing my vocal chords.

?????: Is that right?

Donald: Yep. That's the reason. I'm a lot of things. COWARD'S not one of them.

?????: (Playfully Rolls her Eyes) Never said you were one, Donald. People freaked out in these kinds of situations all time, there's no need to be embarrassed about that. (Gives Donald a Bright Smile on her Face) You'll always be a great mage in my eyes regardless.

Donald: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness) Awwww~ (Hugs His Life Savior) Thanks, Marie~

'Clears Throat'

Donald: (Turns to See Riku Slightly Smirking at Him) Riku! (Quickly Gets Off of Marie's Arms and Back on his Feet Before Giving The Young Keyblade Master a Sheepish Smile] H-Hello! It's been a while.

Riku: Likewise.

Kirby: (Happily Greets the Fellow Duo) Poyo Poyo!~

Marie: (Let's Out an Excited Gasps as She Sets Her Now Sparkling Eyes At-) Kirby!~ It's so nice to finally meet you in person. (Squat Herself Down to Kirby's Height Level) Cal and I are really huge fans of yours.

Kirby: Poyopoyo Poyo Poyopoyo!

Marie: ('Gasps') No way. You're a fan of me and my sister's work?

Kirby: (Happily Nodded to Marie) Poyo Poyo Poyo!~

Marie: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprise) And I'M your favorite out of the two of us!? I-I don't know what to say- (Happily Bows to Kirby) I'm so honored ~ (Smiles Sheepishly) B-But let's keep this between us, yeah? My sister can get jealous really easily these days.

Kirby: (Happily Rubs the Back of his Head Back and Forth) Poyo Poyo Poyo.

Riku: (Watches Kirby and Marie Chatting and Giggling Among One Another Along with Donald Standing Next to Him) So, you're friends with an actual celebrity now, eh Donald?

Donald: (Proudly Nodded) Yep. I helped hid her away in a nearby coffee shop, rabid fans, chasing her all day while back. We chat and drank coffee for hours on end, have a few things in common and we became best of pals ever since.

Riku: Neat. She seems pretty nice.

Donald: (Smiles Softly of his Bew Found Friend) The nicest. She's really cool too. Even more so than King Mickey!

Riku: (Raises an Eyebrow at the Royal Mage While Smirking) Is that right?

Donald: Yep! (Points at Riku Without Even Looking at Him) Don't tell him I said any of that.

Riku: (Crosses his Arms) Lips are sealed.

Maria: Hey, guys. Ypu mind coming over here fpr a second? Kirby wants us to take a quick group selfie.

Kirby: Poyo!

Riku: Sure. (Walks Over to Marie and Kirby Along with Donald)

Donald: Where do you want us to stand?

Maria: (Motions Donald to Come Over While Carry Kirby With One Arm) You, stand next to me- (Points to Riku) While you can stand behind the rest of us. Maybe kneel down a knee so I could get the full shot.

Riku: (Gets Behind the Group Before Kneeling One Knee Down) Like this?

Marie: (Simply Nodded to Riku) Perfect. (Turns Back to Kirby's Phone She's Been Holding Up in Front of Her and the Boys) Now, we're ready to take the picture in three.....two....one-

Marie/Donald/Kirby: (Puts on Bright Smiles as They All Blurt Out) STAY FRESH!~/ POYO POYO!~

Riku: Stay-

'Click'

The group phone is now shown on Kirby's phone.

Marie: (Takes a Look at the Picture Itself Along with Donald) Hm. This came out a lot better than I thought it would.

Donald: Finally. A picture where my eyes aren't closed for once.

Riku: (Looks Down at Kirby) What do you think, Kirby? Looks decent enough to you?

Kirby: (Happily Nodded) Poyo Poyo. (Turns Back to Marie) Poyo Poyopoyo.

Marie: (Smiles Back at Kirby as She Gives him His Phone Back) No, thank you for taking the time out of your day to greet us in return. I'm eternal grateful. (Turns to Donald) Ready to go, Donald?

Donald: (Simply Nodded to Matie) You bet-

Riku: Wowowoah hang on. I need a favor to asked you two.

Marie/Donald: (Turns to Each Other For a Brief Second) Hmmmmmm.......(Turns Back to Riku With Raised Eyebrows From Both Sides) We're listening.....

Riku: Kirby and I are playing Paintball Wars with the rest of our friends right now and it's me and Kirby against the four of them, completely unbalanced match up if you ask me by the way-

Marie: And you're wondering if Donny and I could team up with you in the meantime.

Kirby: (Surprised and Impressed by How Quickly Marie Managed to That Exact Conclusion Along with Riku) Poyoooo!

Riku: Y-Yeah, exactly-

Donald: Sorry. That's a no-go, fellas.

Riku: (Eyes Widened by Donald's Quick Answer) What? Why not?

Donald: Cause this is war. Can't go around teaming any randos you meet and see around here.

Riku: Rando- Donald, we've known and fought alongside each other for years now. That's a good enough reason for us to team up!

Donald: True, but have either of you ever been in a paintball fight before?

Riku: Well......No. This is our first time do this kinda thing actuall-

Donald: Then, there ya go! (Crosses his Arms While Turning Away From Riku) We don't work with rookies out here.

Marie: (Gives her Duck Friend a Bit of a Disapproving Look on her Face) Donald.

Donald: (Shrugs at Marie) What? I'm just saying.

Marie: (Sighs Before Turning Back to Riku and Kirby With a Softer Look) What my loud, stubborn, hard headed partner meant to say-

Donald: (Glares at Marie) HEY!

Marie: -Is that the two of us has already done this kind of song and dance together for a good while now that we hardly ever think about teaming up with anyone out there

Donald: (Wraps his Arm Around Marie's) It's us against the world and we're sticking to it to the very end.

Marie: (Happily Nodded to Donald) That's right.

Other Container: (In the Distance) Keep trail on the squid and duck's footprints, boys! They can't be too far from here.

Donald: Well, whaddya know? Those palokas are finally on to us.

Marie: ('Scoffs') About time. (Forms a Mischievous Smirk on her Face) I think it's high time we give 'em a warm welcome, don'tcha think?~

Donald: (Forms Mischievous Smirk of his Own) I thought you never asked.

Marie: (Turns Back to Riku and Kirby) Sorry, boys, but we're about to be pretty occupied at any moment now. You'd understand, right?

Kirby: (Happily Nodded) Poyo.

Riku: ('Sighs in Defeat') Yeah. Give 'em hell or whatever.

Marie: (Smiles Softly) Thank you. (Turns to Donald) You heard the man, Donny. Let the chaos begin.

Donald: Ohh boy!

Both Donald and Marie let out their respectively loud battle cries as they run out to their potential victims with their paint guns in tact.

Riku: And now we're back to square one. Joy.

Kirby: (Gently Pats on Riku's Leg) Poyopoyo Poyo Poyo.

Riku: True. We made it this far without getting hit. (Smiles a Bit) Our chance of winning might be in the rise so long as we don't get-

'Clicks'

Kirby: (Gets Startled Before Quickly Hiding Behind Riku's Leg)

Riku: (Slouches his Upper Body Down a Notch With a Deadpinned Look on his Face at the Very Group He Was Running Away From) Caught.

Sora: (Pointing his Paintgun at the Duo Along with the Rest of his Team) Hiya, fellas!~ (Puts on a Sly Smirk on his Face) Didn't think we'd find you this soon, did ya?

Pit: (Happily Pulls his Phone Out of his Pants Pocket) It only took one, teensy tracking chip on Kirby's hat, to get to you guys.

Kirby takes his hat off his head and finds a small red light blinking inside.

Pit: H-He gets lost pretty easily.

Kirby: (Puts on an Annoyed Look of his Very Own) Poyo........

Viridi: (Gives Kirby a Soft Sisterly Glare) Don't get all moody with us, mister. You know this is for your own good. (Points at Riku) And don't you even THINK about summoning your Keyblade again, wise guy!

Kairi: (Glares at Her Boyfriend) Damn right or so HELP ME, I am going to cry my entire eyes out! And we all know how much you hate that.

Riku: (Simply Nodded in Agreement) Very true. Not a fan of seeing ypu and Sora sad in general. (Looks Down at Kirby as He Receives a Silent Nod Frim Him Before Turning Back to the Others) But before we all do anything rash, I must ask you all to calm down, relax- (Picks Kirby Up From the Ground and Holds Him In Front of Him) And bear witness to this adorable child before you!!

Kirby: (Puts on the Most Adorable Look Imaginable) Poyo~

Pit: (Eyes Widened in Fear) Oh no. He's using Kirby's cuteness against us!

Viridi: (Trying her Hardest to Resist Along With her Everyone of her Teammates) That conniving, clever jerk......

Riku: Yeah, that's right. Adorable, isn't he? You wouldn't dare shoot him down, now would you?

Kirby: Poyo~ (Let's Out a Cute Giggle)

Kairi: (Trying Her Very Hardest Not to Crack Under Pressure) Stay strong, people! Do not give in to the cuteness temptation!

Sora: Easier said then that! I wanna hug him already

Kairi: (Turns to Sora) We ALL want to hug Kirby, Sora, but we still have a prime objective to complete, remember!?

Riku: (,Casually Shrugs) No shame in giving in now. We'd understand.

Kirby: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) Po-

'Ratatatat'

Kirby: YO!? (Gets Startled Before Realizing He Got Hit a Few Times on the Chest and Slowly Looking Up to the Culprit Himself)

Vantias: Whoops. (Casually Walks By) Sorry, my hands slip.

Kirby: (Eyes Widened in Disbelief at What Just Happened Before Jumping Off an Equally Suprised Riku's Grasps) Poy......Poyo Poy.......

The gang looks down at Kirby for a brief second before looking back at Riku, smirking at him again.

Riku: (Puts on an Awkward Smile) I-I'm.....that hit didn't really count, really? I mean, it can't possibly- ('Sighs in Defeat') Oh forget it-

Before Riku could even begin to finish his sentence, the gang wasted no time at all shooting him down with multi- four colored paintballs. It was a long time coming for sure, but after all these years of sulking, Sora and Kairi has finally beaten Riku at his own game for once.

@decibelcoatl

@italian-love-cake

@ma-lemons

@bestpony666