Author's Note: So, this is my take on the Mark of Mastery for the up-and-coming Keyblade Masters. This takes place inside Remnants, but can, for the most part, stand alone. For the 24 chapters that this is, 20 of them follow the Mark of Masteries for Kairi, Roxas, Xion, Ven, and Terra. This first chapter here is from Aqua's POV and means all you need to know is that Aqua and Master Yen Sid are talking. There are three more chapters, spread throughout this fic that do require knowledge of what's going on in Remnants to fully appreciate them.
All that said, enjoy!
"Master Yen Sid," Aqua said. "Don't you think that Sora and Riku should be in on this decision?"
"It has always traditionally been two Masters," Master Yen Sid said, his voice not even the slightest bit contemplative.
"Aren't we changing a lot of things, though?" Aqua asked.
"What do you think of the potential Masters?"
"I think they all have what it takes, if you ask me," Aqua replied simply. "Even Terra has managed to not succumb to the darkness, but to choose when to use it."
"Yes, I do believe you are correct."
"Roxas and Xion have obviously been training," Aqua added. "Not to say that Ven and Kairi haven't. I really think you might want to get Riku or Sora's opinion as far as Ven and Terra go. I've been working personally with them and…"
"Master Eraqus worked personally with you," Master Yen Sid pointed out.
Aqua stopped for a second. Master Yen Sid was right.
"I suppose he did," she murmured.
Master Yen Sid let her muse for a few moments before prodding her again. "Do you truly believe all of them are deserving of the title 'Master'?"
"Yes," Aqua said. "I truly do."
"We will see what this last stage shows us."