"You just couldn't resist now could you."
Lea grinned as he was scolded by his blue-haired friend. "I don't know what you're talking about, Isa."
Isa sighed in annoyance, "You pick a fight with almost everyone you meet, and still end up becoming friends with them. Just how do you do it." Isa's voice was so monotone but Lea could hear the sarcasm in his voice. He laughed and the boys continued to walk around Radiant Garden. Their home was always a peaceful one, until monsters began to appear a few days ago. Residents were warned to stay inside but Lea and Isa were curious about these creatures. That's when a small redheaded girl nearly ran into them.
"Gah- Kairi? What are you doing running around by yourself?" The small child smiled brightly at them, Lea felt an arrow stike his heart. 'Light bless this child,' he thought to himself. Kairi giggled, "Sorry, Lea. Sorry Isa, you won't believe what I just saw!" Lea and Isa listened to Kairi's story about being attacked by monsters and being saved by a woman worh blue hair along with a giant mouse? "...and then I gave the nice lady some flowers and she said she put a magic spell on me to keep me safe!" The child was bursting with energy.
Isa hummed in thought, "Kairi, did you say the lady fought with a big key?" He asked.
She nodded eagerly, "Yeah! And it was really pretty too!"
Lea and Isa stared at each other, each think the same thing. Ven, the mysterious boy who appeared in their little world. If a woman with a strange key appeared, that must mean she's not from here either. Lea grinned at Isa as the blue haired boy gave a sigh of defeat. "Fine, but let's walk Kairi back to her grandmother at the very least."
"Sounds good to me, you don't mind us walking you home, huh Kai? In the meantime, why dont you tell us more about this lady you saw?"

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They managed to drop Kairi off with zero difficulty, getting back to the castle was other problem. Especially when a horde of strange monsters blocked the path. Lea clutched his frisbees tightly, Isa held on to a rather large stick he found.
"Lea, we just have to make to the castle. The guards can take it from there."
He nodded, Isa was right, they didn't know how to defend themselves from these things. But at least at the castle they'll be safe. "Alright you freaks! Get out of our way!" With that the boys struggled to make a path, the monsters weren't particularly strong, but they were plentiful. It wasn't long before Lea and Isa were back to back, both panting heavily as exhaustion began to take it's toll. That's when Lea saw it, a shadow hanging over them. A dark figure jumped at them, aiming directly for-
"ISA!" Without thinking Lea turned around and wrapped his arms around his friend. He would protect his friend, even if it was the last thing he'll do.
Then instead of dying he heard the sound of shimmering. Lea looked up to see hexagonal patterns sound him and Isa. "Wha-"
In front of them, a woman with blue hair. She was beautiful, her stance made Lea think she could be royalty. The world stopped for Lea, he watched as she used a weird sword to cut down the monsters. He never even noticed Isa crawling out from under him, he was too focused on the woman. Her outfit fit her curves perfectly, she was graceful as she fought. Then there her eyes, her beautiful eyes that matched the color of her hair. He felt the heat rise up to his cheeks. A strange thumping began in his chest. He felt a tugging on his wrist. It was Isa.
"We need to leave, now."
"But what about-"
"She can handle herself, now Lea!" With that Isa pulled Lea away from the fight. The two teens watched from a safe distance as very last monster was slain. The lady was strong, somehow that made Lea's knees even weaker. The bluenette looked around until she spotted them, she smiled gently at them. Lea's heart skipped a beat. Her smile was simply... radiant. She waved them over, signaling an all clear.
"Are you boys alright." Oh light her voice, it was soft and silky. Lea could hear her talk all day.
"We're fine, now thanks to you." Isa said politely. The blue boy nudged Lea. "Ye-yea you were... amazing." Lea pretend not to notice Isa's odd look.
She smiled at him, "You were very brave trying to protect your friend, both of you were." Her blue eyes scanned over their bodies, especially over their scratch and bruises. "You're both hurt, let me heal you." She waved her hand and mumbled something Lea couldn't hear. Isa gasped, Lea turned to him and was awed by what he say. Green light emerged from beneath them, he saw as their injuries disappeared. Their cuts and bruises were gone.
"Wow, that's.. amazing." Even Isa was blown away. "We cannot thank you enough Miss..?"
She blinked in surprise, "Oh right, Aqua, my name is Aqua."
"Aqua.. that a pretty name. I'm Lea and this is Isa, got it memorized?"
Aqua blushed at the compliment, it was one thing to hear it someone her age. But hearing it from someone Ven's age, it was cute. Aqua felt good about these two boys. She saw as the red one didn't hesitate to protect his friend, both of their hearts were strong, full of light.
The blue-haired boy spoke up. "Thank you very much, but we should be on our way."
Aqua nodded, "Of course, I should be going as well." They said their goodbyes, Lea watched as the bluenette disappeared around the corner. Isa grinned at him, his eyes said it all.
"I never took you as the type to chase after older women." The amusement in his voice was clear as day.
"I don't know what you're talking about, Isa."
"Lea, you're face is nearly as your hair." Lea hid his face behind his frisbee, "Come on, let's just head to the castle." Isa laughed, something rare for the stoic boy. The two friends laughed all the way to the castle, still the image of the blue haired woman lingered in Lea's mind.

"Lea! RUN!" Isa screamed has he was struck down. Lea watched in horror as Ansems's apprentice stabbed his friend. Isa's wide were wide with shock at the edge of the blade pierced his chest, a strange glow emitted from it. A single heart floated upwards, Isa's heart. Isa's body fell to the ground. Anger, fury consumed Lea.
"YOU BASTARD!"
He lept up to the silver-haired man fist first, just as the man raised his blade. It was a direct hit to heart, Lea gasped for air. He felt every inch of that damn blade running through his body. The silver-haired man laughed as he smiled cruely, he flung his blade. Lea's body went flying, then he felt nothing.