Name: Dark Shield
Magic Cost: Variable. Increments of 10, blocks 2 physical hits per 10 MP. Weakens or totally negates spells based on MP cost; if a 50 MP spell is fired at a 60 MP shield, the spell is negated and the shield retains 10 MP worth of protection.
Duration: 5 posts max, or until dispelled through force.
Requirements: Requisite amount of MP, must be wielding Way to the Dawn.
Elemental Alignment: Dark
Class: Defense
Description: Riku puts his Keyblade in a defensive position, calling out the name of the spell. A thin, dark shell appears around the target, either Riku or one of his allies. The shield is black, with purple colorations in the center. The shield is almost completely transparent, you can see through it from both sides. The shield is an oval in shape, extending above the target's head and below the feet by about 6 inches. The shield moves with the target, never moving from around the target until the duration expires. Cannot block projectile attacks, and is very weak against Holy-based spells, which shatter it on contact.
History: This is the very first spell Riku ever learned from Maleficent. When she asked him what he wanted to do, his response was "I want to be able to protect my friends." He has since slightly modified it, and it is now able to protect himself, instead of just use it to protect others.