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'''Dark Mode''' is a special ability [[Riku]] can transform into ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Chain of Memories]]''. Riku initially receives this ability from [[Maleficent]], and uses it against [[Sora]] after Sora reclaims the [[Keyblade]], but loses it after his body is taken by [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]]. | '''Dark Mode''' is a special ability [[Riku]] can transform into ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Chain of Memories]]''. Riku initially receives this ability from [[Maleficent]], and uses it against [[Sora]] after Sora reclaims the [[Keyblade]], but loses it after his body is taken by [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]]. | ||
After entering [[Castle Oblivion]], Ansem manipulates the darkness in Riku's heart, giving Riku the ability to use Dark Mode freely. In this form, Riku can use his darkness without the worry of being taken over by Ansem. Because Riku is so darkness-oriented, this form gives him a substantial advantage in battle, such as increased speed and feeding the [[Soul Eater]]'s unique power-up ability with the power of [[Darkness]]. [[Riku Replica]] can embrace the darkness willingly, thus he can also use this form. | After entering [[Castle Oblivion]], Ansem manipulates the darkness in Riku's heart, giving Riku the ability to use Dark Mode freely. In this form, Riku can use his darkness without the worry of being taken over by Ansem. Because Riku is so darkness-oriented, this form gives him a substantial advantage in battle, such as increased speed and feeding the [[Soul Eater]]'s unique power-up ability with the power of [[Darkness]]. [[Riku Replica]] can embrace the darkness willingly, thus he can also use this form. | ||
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''=== | ||
{{Q|I know who I am!|Riku in Dark Mode after battling Zexion, no longer fearing the darkness}} | {{Q|I know who I am!|Riku in Dark Mode after battling Zexion, no longer fearing the darkness}} | ||
After his reencounter with Ansem in [[Castle Oblivion]], the dark denizen tampered with Riku's darkness, activating Dark Mode once again. Riku would utilize this form as he struggled in the card worlds. Riku would change into Dark Mode sparingly, a massive fear of the darkness manifesting in the depths of his heart, much to Ansem's displeasure. | After his reencounter with Ansem in [[Castle Oblivion]], the dark denizen tampered with Riku's darkness, activating Dark Mode once again. Riku would utilize this form as he struggled in the card worlds. Riku would change into Dark Mode sparingly, a massive fear of the darkness manifesting in the depths of his heart, much to Ansem's displeasure. | ||
Soon Ansem wasn't the only one who sought to claim Riku. [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]], members of [[Organization XIII|the mysterious Organization]], wished to use the boy and his dark powers to halt the plans of the traitorous [[Marluxia]]. When Vexen challenged Riku, it was his immense power that led to the creation of the [[Riku Replica]], an aggressive and protective replica of Riku created by Vexen from the boy's combat data. Ansem seized the Replica as an opportunity to use it as a model for Riku, urging him not to fear the dark like the fake. | Soon Ansem wasn't the only one who sought to claim Riku. [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]], members of [[Organization XIII|the mysterious Organization]], wished to use the boy and his dark powers to halt the plans of the traitorous [[Marluxia]]. When Vexen challenged Riku, it was his immense power that led to the creation of the [[Riku Replica]], an aggressive and protective replica of Riku created by Vexen from the boy's combat data. Ansem seized the Replica as an opportunity to use it as a model for Riku, urging him not to fear the dark like the fake. | ||
Eventually Riku came before Lexaeus. A battle ensued between the two, Ansem possessing Riku's body in order to do away with the Nobody. Riku's sudden recollection of Ansem's control almost allowed the dark man complete control over his body. Were it not for [[King Mickey]], Ansem's plan to get Riku back under his control would have succeeded. | Eventually Riku came before Lexaeus. A battle ensued between the two, Ansem possessing Riku's body in order to do away with the Nobody. Riku's sudden recollection of Ansem's control almost allowed the dark man complete control over his body. Were it not for [[King Mickey]], Ansem's plan to get Riku back under his control would have succeeded. | ||
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Riku ventured into Castle Oblivion. Battling Ansem for the last time, the dark influences held upon him faded, Riku losing Dark Mode with no chance of its return, the closest to being free of Ansem he had ever been. | Riku ventured into Castle Oblivion. Battling Ansem for the last time, the dark influences held upon him faded, Riku losing Dark Mode with no chance of its return, the closest to being free of Ansem he had ever been. | ||
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Dark Mode makes several cameo appearances in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'': In the opening FMV, Riku is offering a hand to Sora while a large wave crashes down, Riku battling Sora in Hollow Baston, and Riku fighting Ansem while Sora duels Marluxia back-to-back in Castle Oblivion. Riku's Dark Mode was also shown in [[Roxas]]'s dreams in the beginning of the game. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Apprentice Vanitas|Vanitas]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' wears a suit similar to that of Riku's in his Dark Mode, except the colors are slightly different. | * [[Apprentice Vanitas|Vanitas]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' wears a suit similar to that of Riku's in his Dark Mode, except the colors are slightly different. | ||