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Post by Kuri, Queen of Feels on Dec 22, 2011 15:45:42 GMT -4
As some of you already know from the events in the Cbox. We have lost an amazeing member to this site.... and my closest friend.
Rex is gone. He died November 28th, in a fire in his apartment.
I know that a lot of you probably didnt know him, sine he didnt get on much, and when he did, he and I had posting sprees or chatted on MSN. But trust me guys. Rexy was the most kind, and genuinly careing person out there. He always put others needs before his own.
I wrote one last IM to him, and I'd like to put it here as well.
Lakuri Syaoran said (11:32 AM) Rexy, I really do love you. i mean it, everytime I say it to you. i love you I love you I love you, so very much. You are my best friend, and will be forever. and I'm going to miss you terribley, even if I know you wouldn't want me to. cause I know, you hate seeing me sad. But you did what you belived your job was. I you have made me happy, for as long as you lived. you were the best friend I Lakuri Syaoran said (11:33 AM) ever had. Thank you Rexy, Hanif.... I love you, Kuri, Rebecca.
Rexy <3 said ok bai miss loves u take care Lakuri Syaoran said XD aawww <3 loves u too silly XD baaiii! ^^ Rexy <3 said Thehhe baiss *huggles* god i hate leaving u goodnight See ya Lakuri Syaoran said XD goodnight <3 Rexy <3 said tteehhe
I'm sorry I could never really prove to you how much you mean to me rexy. I think somewhere... you know. But honestly, I loved you more then a friend. I cant even put it into words now. just.... how I feel right now. Youre Forever in my heart.
I'm so sorry Kuri. I know that you and Rexy were close and I can only imagine how you're feeling now. I wish I could've gotten to know him better. He really does sound like a nice guy. Rest in peace Hanif.
Dec 22, 2011 15:53:39 GMT -4
Last Edit: Dec 22, 2011 15:55:08 GMT -4 by falsetto
Post by kokoran714 on Dec 22, 2011 16:02:51 GMT -4
I never really knew Rex; but I will say, he's certainly left quite the good impression on many of WD's members. I thank you Rex. I wish I could have met you.
Post by jimmydalad on Dec 22, 2011 16:08:29 GMT -4
I only really got 1 chance to RP with Rex, and that was in Grovel! However, I knew he was quite a distinguished member in the WD community and one the would be sorely missed.
Though I cannot say that I am good friends with Rex, the news of his loss still instilled me with much shock and pain. In fact, I feel it is not much of a stretch to say that everyone on WD has been affected by this grave news.
He was a great role-player and an amazing friend. I actually wish I got to know him, but alas, I did not. To all his friends, I give you my condolences and hope that you can make it through this time of trouble.
R.I.P Rex.
Jimmy a.k.a James Dallamore
Dec 22, 2011 16:08:29 GMT -4
Last Edit: Dec 22, 2011 17:37:16 GMT -4 by falsetto
I'm no good with speeches, so I'll just write what I feel.
Dear Rex:
Why did you have to leave so soon? I seriously have no idea; you left quite a bit of unfinished business back at the mortal world and I'm not talking about just roleplaying. You are an exceptional human being, probably one of the best I've ever met; you were kind, wise, respectful, selfless and completely understanding of almost anything, if not everything, you faced.
I regret not talking to you as much as I could have; sometimes I was just too absorbed on my own selfishness and failed to grasp the value you brought to my life, but like they say "you never know what you have until you lose it". Plotting with you was quite enjoyable; you were open-minded and your statements were well-fundamented in KH canon, or WD canon. It would have been nice to have created something bigger, perhaps have you aboard the Guardians ship until the very end.
I also remember often talking to you about my problems, and you talking to me about yours. People say I'm a good listener, but I must say you're quite the better man here and your advice remains priceless to this day. I still use your muse leeching techniques and most of the time the work, LOL.
You're maturity remains beyond your age, even though the sensitive subject of sex often caused you discomfort. I felt like I could talk to you about society's current problems and you'd certainly understand and give constructive feedback about it. For all of this, and more I thank you; our conversations and the friendship we share are something I treasure highly.
Now you may wonder why I'm writing this in the present tense? Well, I believe- no, I'm certain that you live in every single person you touched; in our hearts. You'll be always remembered with love and, rest assured that your writing and creations will remain in this site until its very end.
Good bye, Hanif (now that I think about it, we knew each other's real names yet it felt awkward to use them XD another thing I regret not overcoming), rest in peace and bon voyage. I'll see you in another life, brother.
Post by Ellie who has 0% on Dec 22, 2011 16:18:59 GMT -4
I'm generally horrible at this; well actually I was never trully close to anyone who's passed...well except my pets. If I didn't know how you'd react I would literally say that I can't stand you right now. But that would make you sad and overly apologetic XD as usual. I'll just have to get use to not seeing those random messages of something along the lines "I hope I'm not bothering you right now, but I just wanted to say hi and see how's Miss Ellie is doing" DESPITE HOW MANY TIMES I TOLD YOU that I'm free and you hardly ever bother me.
XD Everytime you hit me up it's a ritual. "How are you? How was your day? How are you feeling?" Theeen if I'm being the workaholic you would tell me to get some rest or take a break and never give up in the same breath...then I'll go >O DUDE WTFAGUN IT'S EARLY IN THE MORNING FOR YOU GO TO BEEED! You are ALWAYS so concerned about everyone else even if I do try to tell you to take better care of yourself, since you tend to give so much to others (and even worry about me despiiite me telling you, you shouldn't, because I totally don' want you stressing yourself out over someone on the other side of the glooobe) and hardly leave much for yourself.
I guess what pisses me off the most is that I try to encourage you to find happiness where you were, and now that imagery is gone. Regardless atleast your troubles are gone, and I will severly be pissed if you're kicking yourself. STOP IT DAMMIT AND RELAX! You don't have to worry about anyone anymore; you don't have to worry about school or all the other conflicts.
Love you bunches. You always tell me to never forget you, and I won't or atleast try not to. Feel free to haunt me if I do, but I shall remember at the times you nearly hyperventilated and fainted follow by Kuri thinking I killed you.
<3 Ellie.
Hey I think I said I would make you something. I don't recall if I ever did. HEEEY I DID HAVE THAT AWAKEING PICK WITH REX AND ALL THE GUARDIANS! Anyways atleast I can say I made one now...hell I would even put it to the SKIN BWHAHAHAHAHAAHA!
Wow... I just lost my stepfather not 3 months ago, so I know how shocking and painful this must be for those of you who were closest to Rex.
I've been around World Destiny long enough to see more than one passing, and the heartache and hurt that comes along with it. It does two things largely: First, it makes everyone reevaluate the relationships they have forged here, look back on them, and decide just how much, without thinking of how much time we have left to share those relationships, we should value those around us and appreciate every single person we have talked to and made close to us.
Second, it makes us look at those who we have not taken the time to meet, and see that they can be just as close to us as the person we have known and joked with for months. And it makes us grow new bonds of friendship.
Neither of which do anything to help mourn the passing of someone we love. I cannot say that I spent much time getting to know Rex over my time here since I returned. And that is something I lament much more deeply now. I wish that there were not so many other things that I worked on or kept my attention away from this board, because there are many of those here that I consider close friends and many more I can see becoming so.
It still stands as a testament to the power of this board's community that some of us can hardly know a person and still feel as if we have lost someone dear to us. My heart aches right now for the things Rex meant to you all and for the things he will not have a chance to mean to me. And I wish there was more I could do or say to help bring some form of peace to the rest of you. But having recently gone through this, I know that it's something that can only be gained through time and the solidarity of friendship and family.
I have never signed a PM as Rook. It has always been James. And as an extension of that attempt to make things more personable, I will offer any time or talent I have towards this board in either aide or progress as a whole.
You will be deeply missed, Hanif. Both by those who love you dearly and by those who will can only wonder what that feeling would have been like. There is rest for you now, where the writing is better and you already know how Kingdom Hearts ends.
"[...] For the world has grown full of peril. And in all lands, love is now mingled with grief."
The above quote, I feel, appropriately sums up the feelings that, not only I have, but also what everyone here on World Destiny feels.
I did not know Rex directly-- I don't think I ever even got the chance to talk with him-- but now, as we stand here on the proverbial precipice... my heart breaks from this grievous loss. So now, I say to you Rex, wherever you may be:
I hope that you understand that even though I will never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, embrace you, play with you, chat with you, or plot with you ... I love you. With all my heart, and thanks to everyone else here, I love you.
Thomas
Dec 22, 2011 17:18:41 GMT -4
Last Edit: Dec 22, 2011 17:21:08 GMT -4 by Deleted
I would like to add that I would deeply miss him.School will never be the same without him.Every free period and break,Hanif was the only guy I would look forward to talk to.I actually made excuses to come to school during the 11th/12th graders study break and have one of our long never ending conversations.I really miss lecturing him on what to do with his life.I even told him that he was the reason I have faith in humanity since he was the only good and a real person I knew. He actually never stopped talking about his online pals.He was actually planning to help me RP on one of his kh forums..He said that he was very good at training and I would have to be very committed to RP... Our last conversation over the net was quiet unique and something I don't think I should post in public actually.He had this very unique and real personality to him which sort of made him my favorite person to talk and lecture...I liked how our imagination worked since I clearly remember us imagining our Englis teacher(my former English teacher) in a gladiator outfit.Despite the fact that it happened almost a month ago,it is hard to forget him specially his very unique personality.... I feel very awkward in posting without him here.I actually came across this forum a million times before but I thought in joining here with Hanif once I sort out the academic aspects of my life and I was actually searching for a RP thread related to the Persona series.I guess I was really stubborn back then...I can't stop smiling when I recall him calling me Yukari Takeba just to get to my nerves. It's really nice to see that he had a lot of online friends that would miss him...His family is pretty strong I must say.They didn't only lose him,but his 2 sisters also passed away and the way they are dealing with the situation is honestly praise worthy and hold the true meaning of patience... And I will say it again,that person had a very amazing and a unique personality.Sorry if this post came out kind of long,I tend to refrain talking about him with my friends or family...So I am resorting in letting it our over here...
I've never really chatted with Rex, but like Jimmy, have threaded with him once. He was rather patient and apologetic, and to think that a good person would die so young..
I'm sure everybody here feels the same. Our hearts goes out to all of Rex's friends and family, and of course, Lakuria.
Post by Jason Arilani on Dec 23, 2011 14:44:43 GMT -4
T_T I didn't know Rex very well, but I did talk to him on occasion. He was a pretty good guy. I.... I don't have much to say about him. But he will be missed. Rest in Peace, Rex.
Wow, this comes as a shock. I, as many of you, barely knew Rex, and regret the fact that I never extended a hand of friendship to him. But, I believe I speak for all of WD when I say he will be severly missed among our members, even those who had never heard from him before.
But, I hope that wherever Rex is, he'll get this message:
It was a shame you had to leave us, but I know for a fact that everything that was ever a problem in your life is over. Wherever you may be right now, I hope you can have eternal happiness and joy, and please never forget us. Oh, and if you dont' mind, I would appreciate and be honored to consider you my friend.
Needless to say, losing a member, even if you didn't know him, affects WD down to its core. I think that we should, as Rook kindly stated, reevaluate our friendships and forge new ones. And be sure to hold all bonds you have close to you, for you never know when the chain will break. Losing a friend is, from experience, the hardest thing to go through in life, and for some time there will be hurt.
And now, to quote the greatest Headmaster Hogwarts ever had...
Do not pity the dead, Harry, pity the living. Above all pity those who live without love.
Requiescat in pace, Rex. Someday you'll see us all again, I'm sure of it.
Like a few have said before me, I'm not very good at making these speeches. I've only had to deal with the loss of a pet once. Never have I dealt with the loss of someone as great as Rex.
Rex, I never really talked to you much. Fo a while there, you were scared of me, for some unearthly reason. I never really understood it, and even though we never really talked a lot every time I got the chance it was a wonderful experience. You were mature beyond your age, and I cannot even begin to recall all of the times that you put others first and were as selfless anyone ever could be.
You're severely missed already. You won't be forgotten, you touched too many hearts to ever be forgotten. You may not be on the other side of the computer anymore, but you're still with us, wherever we go. I know you would have been happy to know how many lives you've touched.
So terrible, so sad, it's always a blow to a close community when someone leaves us. Especially someone who is so good of a person. I hardly knew you, Rex, but my friends did, and pain on WD is shared.
Reading these beautiful words by everyone is hard enough, and I can't imagine how your loved ones outside the site are feeling now. I wish them peace, as I wish for you. Raed mentioned your family is strong, and I sincerely hope they are receiving comfort and consolation.
You're in lovelier place now, Hanif. Eventually us and others who you love will join you. <3
~ Zeph
Dec 23, 2011 22:43:39 GMT -4
Last Edit: Dec 23, 2011 22:44:15 GMT -4 by Zephiris
Perfection Wasted by John Updike And another regrettable thing about death is the ceasing of your own brand of magic, which took a whole life to develop and market — the quips, the witticisms, the slant adjusted to a few, those loved ones nearest the lip of the stage, their soft faces blanched in the footlight glow, their laughter close to tears, their tears confused with their diamond earrings, their warm pooled breath in and out with your heartbeat, their response and your performance twinned. The jokes over the phone. The memories packed in the rapid-access file. The whole act. Who will do it again? That's it: no one; imitators and descendants aren't the same.
Here's to all of the Hello-Miss-Kero-how-are-you's. Rexy, there was and never will be any other like you, and I will miss and always remember your brand of magic.