Hey Guys this is my first fanfiction attempt in a very long time, so critism is approved if necessary.

Summary: Terra and Aqua have always been fiercely protective of Ven, was it just because he was younger or was it something else that stirred the feelings in the older two?

Disclaimer: You know the gist, I don't own anything to do with Dinsey, Square or Kingdom Hearts. All I claim ownership to is this little plot bunny.

'Internal monologue'

Dream


Ventus was frustrated, his wild swings hitting the air as he danced around an invisible foe. His eyes shone with fierce determination, set on a perspective illusion. 'I've been here for a year now, why have I not improved any yet? I mean I can't even last 3 minutes in a spar with Terra or Aqua' He thought bitterly as he fell to the ground in exhaustion.

It wasn't as if he had any problems with the former two, in fact they'd been nothing but good to him since he was brought to this world almost 12 months ago. They'd taken him in, given him a new home, a place he felt appreciated, loved, a place with memories. No it wasn't the two older 'siblings' that were the problem, it was simply the fact that he just couldn't keep up with them in any form of magical or physical prowess.

'Why am I so weak, I shouldn't be here, all I do is hold everyone back, Terra and Aqua will never reach their full potential if I'm still here to hold them back' Tears welled in Ven's eyes as he proceeded to punch the grass beside him. He sat wallowing in self pity, denying his position in the world until it began to grow quite dark and cold.
As it grew later Ventus realised he should probably turn in soon or he'd worry people, Normally Ven was quite an early sleeper, he preferred it as it meant he could easily wake up before anyone else and train without any watchful eyes telling him how much he needed to improve. He truthfully hadn't been out this late since his first month in the land of departure.

Leaning heavily on his keyblade he slowly walked towards a trail that lead to the highest cliff face on the north side of the castle. Walking as fast as his protesting muscles would allow him Ven spied his location; a small tuft of grass growing comfortably across the edge of the cliff. Carefully lowering himself to the ground Ven decided to lie down for a while and watch the stars "I'll head back in a while, I won't take long".

As he watched them twinkle merrily above him he began to grow tired, soon his eyelids betrayed him and he succumbed to the comfort of sleep brought on by his exhaustion.

Opening his eyelids was proving harder than Ven would have liked to have admitted, he was surprisingly comfortable lying in the in-between of consciousness. The warmth was pleasant, but It seemed unlike him to enjoy sleeping in, so he begrudgingly awoke.
Brightness greeted his vision and he blinked, trying to adjust to the array of colours introducing themselves vividly. Looking around Ven found himself looking at the familiarity of his bedroom 'Huh...when did I get here? Last I checked I was still lying on the grass watching the stars' Rolling out of bed he decided to put his curiosity into action.
'Perhaps someone brought me in last night? Walking slowly he came to the hallway that led to Aqua and Terra's rooms.' It's eerily quiet, I can't even hear Terra snoring, perhaps I slept in later then I thought?

Looking around, Ven found no evidence of either one. The only thing he found out of place was a strewn calendar lying on each of their respective floors. As he leant down to check them a look of horror passed over Ven's face "SHIT... HOW COULD I FORGET THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF THEIR LIVES! What kind of friend am I...?"

Rushing towards the main chamber Ventus mentally scolded himself, how could he be so stupid? Entering the main chamber he expected to hear the procession of blade on blade or at least magic. He however arrived to silence.
Searching everywhere he could think of he found no-one. He was totally alone.
'They didn't really leave me all alone here did they? Darkness began to fall and Ven still found himself alone, Curling into the wall he hid his head in shame "Perhaps they left me because they were tired of being held back... I knew I was a problem; I never should have come here" Crying silently he held himself until he fell asleep.

Gasping Ven shot awake, 'Was that all a dream? It felt so real' collecting his bearings he found himself still tucked amongst the cool blades of grass, the stars still sparkling above him.
'Why hasn't anyone come for me yet? Was the dream true? Did they really leave me all alone? Grief overwhelmed Ventus and he shut his eyes willing himself to be wrong about everything.
He was so pre-occupied that he failed to notice the array of creatures manifesting behind him. Turning around a second too late, Ven attempted to call on his keyblade, he was stopped in the act however when a blinding sear of pain stretched across his chest.
White spots danced across his vision and Ven found himself face down upon the ground. Blood flowed heavily from a deep wound, staining his clothing and the ground surrounding him a deep crimson; woozily he attempted to get back up, only to be knocked straight back down from an attack to his left thigh.

'Terra, Aqua.H..elp...m..e' He cried pathetically as he curled into himself in a half hearted attempt to alleviate the pain, his blood streaming relentlessly from the wounds he had sustained.
The creatures, seemingly unsatisfied with the injuries already inflicted swarmed around Ven as he tried pitifully attempted to crawl away from the never ending sources of agony.
'Why me, I didn't do anything wrong did i?

Using his remaining strength he called upon his keyblade and weakly vanquished the creatures as they attempted to pounce, taking a step back he misjudged his footing and fell backwards down the cliff.
With no energy to do anything to prevent the fall Ven fell several feet before slamming unmercifully onto a small ledge.
His last coherent thoughts ' T..err..a, A..qua...' then blackness.


Because everyone loves Magical trevor.. I mean Cliffhangers

Feel free to post anything, flames will be used to cook my spaghetti.