Now to start this one. This is a story that I've been meaning to start for a while but never got around to. You know when you have an idea but cannot act on it because you can only type well in a certain mood? No? Well I do. I've been in such a bad mood lately that I knew that anything I typed would come out feeling slightly more than venomous. But, once again I'm rambling. Grey.
"Fira!"
The sword lit up in an impressive blaze as the flames swirled into a sphere, shooting out and… Fizzle. Going about two feet.
"Aww, man." The young man who had given the sorry attempt of the simple spell slouched his shoulders in defeat, letting both arms fall to his side.
The gentleman watching the practice from the sidelines let out a low chuckle. "Now Terra, that wasn't too bad. It was certainly an improvement over your last venture."
Terra looked up at Master Eraqus and gave a grateful smile. "Thanks Master."
Eraqus shook his head and sounded off with another chuckle. "That will be quite enough for now. Take a rest."
"Yes sir!" Terra stood tall and walked behind the master to sit on the bench in the training clearing.
"Aqua! You next."
The aforementioned young woman stood from her seat on the bench and walked to take Terra's pace in the clearing facing the training dummy that was mysteriously in the shape of a mouse head. She summoned Rainfall and awaited instruction.
"Now Aqua, perform the same exercise." The master said this with a blank face, giving nothing away.
Aqua turned into a fighting stance, her eyes narrowed with determination. "Yes sir!" She stayed perfectly still, a look of deep concentration set in her face. "Fira!" Aqua's arm shot out, the spells flames enveloping he blade as they coalesced into a ball at the tip, firing off like a cannon blast and incinerating the mouse head easily.
Aqua was frozen in place. The master grinned in approval of his student's magical skill. Suddenly there was an eruption of applause coming from the other apprentice that shocked Aqua back to life. "Very good Aqua! That was scores better than that pitiful thing I did."
Aqua looked over to her waiting friends and giggled, embarrassed by the praise. "It wasn't really all that great."
Master Eraqus gave one of his fatherly smiles and spoke. "So you keep insisting. But I can see that your potential for magic based mastery is incredible." His face once more became serious as he asked, "Do either of you know why we performed this practice today?"
"Umm, to show how much I suck at magic?"
"To show just how weak I am physically and scar me for life with the knowledge that I can never be as great as you because the only thing I can do is visually impressive but still inadequate magic?"
"Yes and yes, but also to teach you two a lesson about strengths." At their blank looks he continued. "For example, Terra though your magic prowess may be lacking, you possess great physical strength to make up for it. And Aqua, your magical power makes up for your lack of strength because your positive outweighs your negative." His smile returned. "It has been a long day. I'm sure that the two of you would like to go home and rest."
"Yes sir," the apprentices said in unison.
"Then let us return." As he said this he motioned for the two of them to leave. They both were standing, their backs were turning, and the two of them vanished from sight heading back up the trail to the castle.
Eraqus waited until they were out of earshot and summoned the Master Key.
Should you not wait before sending the invitation? The very presence of those two themselves may be enough to upset the natural balance that we have established here, forget about the apprentice and his.
The Master sighed. "I've known for a long time that Xehanort has strayed from the ways that our Master set down for us. But keep in mind Master that I have known him for a long time and we have been friends since we first started our training. I trust him not to do anything overly hectic. I know the risks better than anyone else. Humph, in fact I created the wards around this world before I even met you."
As you seem intent on reminding me every chance you receive.
"Oh be quiet, you stubborn piece of metal." Eraqus raised the Master Key and pressed his left hand to the blade softly, emitting a pale white light in the process.
Piece of metal? Master sounded almost appalled. There was definitely some indignation in her voice. That does not seem an appropriate way to describe me. An absurd description at that.
The light grew brighter until it was as radiant as a flash of lightning, and then launched outward and upward into the sky.
The Master watched with his weapon as the light stopped, fixed in place four-hundred feet up, and dashed backward into space and through a rift in the balance of reality. Or as you people call it, a Lane Between.
I am only trying to be cautious. This is a world based on light. Not darkness, nor light and darkness. A source of darkness as great as him could upset the balance and create major consequences. Master seemed upset at being ignored.
"The key word being 'could.'" Eraqus had a new smirk on his face. He enjoyed tormenting Master like this.
The air in the area suddenly grew heavy and hot. Master was fuming. Fine! Summon your fiend here, ruin this place. See what I care! With that Master grew silent and the clearing was filled with Master Eraqus' laughter.
"Master." The boy in black looked to Xehanort's face as he stared deeply into Tranquil Chaos. Light was emanating from the blade, seeming to give off a certain code of information. "What is that light?"
The master grinned. "An invitation." He looked up into the yellow eyes of his apprentice. "Pack your things, Venitas." The master stared off into the distance. "We have some friends to visit."
No, I have not been watching too much Bleach. I just had the thought, "hey, since Keyblades choose their wielders and refuse to be held by one with a weak heart, then they must be conscious in some way. For unknown reasons I envisioned Master Key as a female instead of male. Tranquil Chaos is just a name I pulled out of my anus. Well, you guys know the drill. Read, review, and tell me what you think. Supreme King is out!