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A Little Quiet

*-_Sora's POV_-*

Everything comes down to the heart. I've kept strong for the most part, all the way from home to this… place. Through all of the worlds that I've traveled, I've held my ground and kept my faith. My faith in the light. I know I wavered at the doorway to Hollow Bastion, but I found my footing again. I'm human, it's natural to hesitate, to doubt, to falter. But after what happened in the entrance hall... I've done more than doubt. I pushed on, but every step was like walking through thick snow. Every step froze my heart just a little bit more, and with each breath it was harder to move. I just don't think I can do it anymore.

Kairi's voice is screaming in my head. I want her to stop. My head aches from it, but not as badly as my heart. I raise the Keyblade, feeling the impact of Ansem's weapon rattle through the metal. He's pushing me down, and I can see surprise mixed with triumph in his eyes. Riku never looked at me that way. He wouldn't… he'd gloat when he won, but it was just his way of teasing me. Ansem's eyes are teal blue malice. Those were Riku's eyes once, and I don't think I can fight him anymore. My arms slowly bend, the Dark Keyblade sliding against mine, and Ansem's eyes widen a bit before he grins at me. He pulls his weapon back; I let my Keyblade clatter to the floor, watching it slowly lose it's glow. Kairi's screaming is louder than ever as Ansem's blade slides through my skin.

I just want quiet for a little while.

Some Keyblade Master I turned out to be.