Chapter 1

~Beginning in the Land of Departure~

My blue hair was gently ruffling in the light breeze; I moved it out of my eyes as Terra came walking out with Ventus. Ven began to run past me and Terra chuckled as he slowed to a stop beside me. Ventus pulled out the wooden keyblade that Terra had carved for him, the name of its creator was carved into the side of it, and I smiled.

"C'mon Terra! Let's battle!" he shouted to him enthusiastically, he looked at me shrugged with a sigh. I sat down on the stone steps and watched as Terra pulled out his keyblade. They faced each other and held their battles stances. As they began I heard the footsteps down the stairs, I looked up as Master Eraqus joined my watching them.

In his clenched fist was a wrinkled letter. I looked up at him; there was anger in his eyes. "Master Eraqus," I asked softly as I stood up and looked at him. He said nothing; I bit my lip gently as he approached the guys.

Terra was the first to notice Master Eraqus, he pushed away and looked at him, Ven soon followed suit. I went quickly after him and joined the guys, I stood between them. "Master," they said on each side of me, bowing their heads slightly. When they looked up he took a deep breath.

"I've received a letter today from Master Xehanort," he said calmly, his voice shook slightly, "He's just informed me that danger is coming our way, and someone here is luring it to us, the darkness of every world will be upon us within days," he said gravely, I looked at the two beside me, both wearing masks of shock.

I felt my heart skip a beat as I looked back Master; his face was a field of pain and misery. "Master, how does Master Xehanort know this," I asked. He looked at me with dangerous eyes of anger.

"None of us should question his knowledge, he far more knowing than any of us put together," he said, his tone was low and angry, I looked down and I felt Terra's hand on my shoulder, I looked at him and he smiled a little at me, I smiled back softly.

"You said within days," I whispered before tearing my eyes away from Terra's, "How many do you think," I asked.

Master looked down and rubbed his eyes with exhaustion, "Two, maybe three," he muttered. I bit my lip and looked down at my feet once more, there was anger blaring in the air, and the danger was pressing in on us from all sides.

"Then we should prepare," Terra said, I looked at him; his eyes were dark as he stared at the ground. I shuddered as I could feel the cold radiating from him. He looked up at Master who nodded.

"Yes," he said before turning and leaving. I looked down once more and took a deep shaky breath.

"I'll be right back," Ven said before running inside after Master.

"Aqua," I heard Terra whisper, I looked at him, he had intentions deep within his eyes, but I couldn't quite figure them out. "You know what we have to do don't you," he asked, I nodded calmly. We would be forever fighting off the creatures that would always mean us harm.

"Yes, I do, but my only question is this," I replied softly, "Can we do it," I asked. He looked up into the blue sky thoughtfully as the sun was setting far in the west.

"I wish I could answer that," he replied thoughtfully. I sighed and looked down as a fearful tear streaked down my cheek; I wiped it away quickly before I felt Terra's arms around me, hugging me tightly. I rested my head against his chest and sighed.

"I'm scared Terra, and I don't scare easily," I whispered, I felt him nod as he brushed his fingers through my hair.

"I know Aqua, but we can beat this, we just need a strategy, and it may be tough, but we're keyblade masters, we can do this," he replied gently.

I looked up at him and his lips met mine, I felt a thrill fly through my skin as I pressed closer to him, my arms wrapping around his neck. His arms slithered around my waist and pulled me closer to him as our kiss deepened. I felt him shiver a little before pulling away quickly.

My arms dropped and I stared at him, our eyes were connected as lust blazed in his eyes. "Aqua," he whispered before taking a step forward.

"Guys!" Ven shouted as he ran down the steps again, I looked at him as I recomposed myself, Terra smiled and looked at him as he approached, "What are we gonna do about this," Ven asked.

"We were actually discussing that just now," Terra said as he looked at me with a coy grin, I looked away blushing slightly. Ven didn't notice as he stared at Terra, I quickly composed myself; there would be plenty of time for that kind of thought later.

"Well did you figure anything out," Ven asked, Terra shook his head.

"Not quite yet," Terra said truthfully, we walked over to the steps and sat down. I rested my chin in one of my hands as I thought deeply about our predicament. There was silence among us all as the sun set fully, finally Master came out to find us still sitting on the stairs, deep in thought, and I looked over and saw Ven deep asleep on the stone steps.

I smiled and touched Terra's shoulder he looked over and smiled lightly, he slid his hands under Ven and pulled him into his arms and picked him up easily. I followed him up the stairs past the Master.

We went up to Ven's room where Terra placed him on the bed against the wall. I smiled as I watched Terra place the blanket on top of Ven and walked past me out of the room; I flicked off the light and followed him down the hallway.

I watched Terra shut his door to his room behind him. I walked into my room and shut the door behind me as well; I leaned against the door and sighed as I slid down to the floor, pulling my knees close to my chest as I felt tears sliding endlessly down my face. I buried my face in my hands and began to sob quietly; our world would end, as would the other worlds that were slowly being taken by the darkness.

I felt our lives would soon be over, and we couldn't hide in the fear of death any longer. But if I felt like this towards death, why was I sobbing uncontrollably? Was I afraid to lose them? Terra and Ven? Yes. That had to be it.

I walked over to my bed and sat on it with despair pouring from eyes. We were to die; there was no doubt about it.