Harold Payne (Boss)

Harold Payne is a mini-boss appearing early in Owen Stevens's and Stella Miller's story modes in the fan-series Avastar: Kingdom Hearts. He is a powerful enemy, dealing heavy blows. He is a proficient Counter-Guard user as well, using this ability frequently. He is also capable of doing a low powered Sonic Blade that has one combo.

Story
One day, Owen and Stella experience the, and decide to consult Harold about its meaning. Harold tells the two that it reflects the strength of heart, and he teases that the darkness is corrupting their hearts, strengthening them. Owen and Stella challenge him to a friendly dual to prove him wrong, using the various wooden swords and objects at Harold's house. Harold can take on Stella or Owen one on one.

Eventually, they all get into it and fight each other, where every character can fight the other one on one.

Once the fight is over, Harold comments that Stella and Owen's skills have improved.

Strategies
Harold's proficiency deals in power and defense. His attacks are slower, but deal a lot of damage. He frequently uses Guard, followed by a powerful Counter-Guard. When he guards, the easiest solution is magic, as Guard is useless against it. He also has a low powered variant of Sonic Blade, in which he jumps forward, weapon held out. However, the attacks has low range, and isn't very powerful. The idea is to avoid his attacks and attack him whenever possible.