This is my first Kingdom Hearts fanfic I've written. Takes place during birth by sleep. I hope you all enjoy it.

It began with just a couple of clouds passing by, but ended up as dark clouds and thunders roaming in the desert land. The land was shaken by the lightnings, except for a couple of stone landscapes that rose up to the clouds above. From afar, someone was running through the lifeless wasteland. This person, a boy, looked at his surroundings as he continued to run. Soon, he haulted at a road made entirely of key-shaped weapons, or Keyblades. The boy looked around desperately.

"Terra!" The boy yelled. "Terra! Where are you?"

He walked slowly, though hesitate, through the crossroad and contined to call the others.

"Aqua! Ventus! Where are you? Please answer!"

Suddenly, a rather strong wind surrounded him, causing him to close his eyes shut, using his hand to block the sands. Then, a voice boomed in the air.

"This world...has been connected."

"Huh?"

The wind stopped and the boy opened his eyes. His eyes grew wide with shock. In front of him, three keyblade were impaled in the center of the crossroad. Ends of the Earth, Rainfell, and Wayward Wind. All of them were rusted, broken, and had no keychains. The boy knew, however, who those keyblades belonged too.

"No..."

"Fate is never left to chance."

The boy then turned around, seeing a figure through the sandstorm. He wondered who it was. When the storm cleared up, he was surprised. It was Master Xehanort! The elderly keyblade weilder walked towards the boy with his hands behind his back, making that creepy smile. Soon, the old man stopped just inches before the youth.

The boy looked at the the three keyblades behind him before looking at the man, this time with hatred in his eyes.

"Master Xehanort! What have you done to them?

Suddenly, Xehanort's appearance began to change. It look like he was aging...backwards! He soon became a youthful version of himself, still a bit older than the boy. The young man pointed at him.

"Your abyss awaits..."

The boy began to feel like he was sinking. He looked down and notice a pool of darkness under him. It began to drag him down into the abyss. He tried to pull his leg up, but he couldn't get it free. Half his body now submerged in darkness, he looked up at the younger Xehanort. Suddenly, his featured began to change again. This time, his entire body changed. He no longer looked like any version of Xehanort. Instead, it was someone entirely different.

As hard as he tried to look at the person, he couldn't see his face. From behind the man, eight more figures appeared out of nowhere. Although he couldnt see most of them, there were two that stood out: A boy and a girl. They seemed...sad. Then, with one yank, the boy was pulled into the darkness. falling through, many images began to fill his mind: Him running from something, the eight figures, a heart-like symbol, the keyblade, and a loud cry.

Research tower

The boy jolted up from his break, completely horrified. He grasp his chest as he gave heavy breaths. His eyes scanned his area. He was in his room. It took about a minute or two to realize that it was just a dream. He closed his eyes and calmed himself down, his breathing decreasing till it was normal. Sighing, went to the edge of his bed and lowered his head, looking at the floor.

The boy was seventeen years old. His hair was Mahonany, and they were spiked on the top side of his head, almost like wolf ears. He wore a grey high neck shirt, a zipped sleeveless red hoodie, two straps across his chest with a Mark of Mastery symbol, half gray/half tan pants with pockets on the bottom, black and orange armor shoes, red/orange/grey armor on his right arm, and a black armband on his left arm.

Slowly, the boy got up on his feet and walked towards the window. He opened it slightly, a soft breeze entering the room. Resting his head on his arms, he gazed out at the dark blue midnight sky. This night was different. There were so many stars lit up. It reminded him of something a friend told him once, that the stars respresents many worlds and how their hearts lit up like a million lanterns.

Then, his eyes noticed something. From the sea of stars in the sky, there were some shooting stars going by. It was a Meteor Shower. He'd always heard of them, but never gotten a chance to see one. How lucky was he! The dream he had faded as he grew happy and excited.

"I definitely got to get a better look." The boy grin before running out of the room.

The boy exited out of the tower's entrance and went down the stairs. He walked through the practice field, where he usually trains, and through that a garden of flowers. He knew that his master had always kept the plants in good condition. It was something that gave her comfort. Walking passed that, he entered the edge of the place. It was an open grass field. Around the edge of the spot were stone walls that were an inch or two high. On the side were cherry blossom trees. He walked over to one of the trees and leaned his side against the trunk, gazing upon the meteor showers that were continuing. As he watched, he started to remember his three friends.

"...I wonder if Terra, Ven and Aqua are watching this as well?"

"I'm sure they are, Ignis."

The said person's spine stood up as he turned around. Behind him was his master. She seemed to look in her mid 50's. She had black medium hair with light skin and slate colored eyes. She wore her usual attire: Black Sleeveless high neck with matching colored fitted pants, a sleeveless white lab coat with green on the ends, the Mark of Mastery symbol was on her chest, A glove on her left arm, black straps on her right arm, and armor heeled boots of gold, grey and green.

Ignis shook his head. "Master Sancta."

The said person stood besides Ignis with her arms crossed. "Ignis, you should be resting. You have a big day tomorrow."

"Couldn't sleep." Ignis said before looking up at the sky.

Sancta merely nodded as she too gazed up at the meteor shower. She didn't understand why this was exciting for most people, though the way Ignis took off to see them was all the proof she needed. The two stood silent for a while. It was normal for both of them, as the silence was a way to tell whats going on between one another. Then, finally, Master Sancta broke the silence.

"I remember that day."

Ignis glanced at her with a clueless expression. "Huh?"

"The day when the meteor shower appeared. Of course, I was more into my research than some silly stargazing. It all changed when a specific star crashlanded on my home."

"It was the day you found me, right?"

"Correct."

Ignis sighed. "I dont remember much. Since the impact, I dont know where I came from. I hardly know who I used to be. All I could remember is my name, but-"

Ignis tapped his head with his index finger. "Besides that, theres nothing else in here."

"Theres more inside than just nothing, Ignis." Sancta said. "You may not know it, but there are important memories buried within you."

The boy merely chuckled at her statement, almost sarcastic, before frowning. She took note of that and stared at her pupil with sincere eyes.

"Ignis. Something is bothering you, no?"

The boy bit his lip for a sec before speaking. "I've been having these weird dreams lately, and its started to make me question whether everything is real or not. This dream, this nightmare, has been haunting me ever since I came back from the Land of Departure."

Ignis shook his head. "Well, its just a nightmare. A dream."

Sancta stared at him for a moment. "Are you sure about that? Can they be something else?

Ignis stood up and stared back at her, but she continued. "This is what I mean. There are memories dwelling inside your heart. They're calling out to you, but you push them away as 'Nightmares'. You need to differate what are dreams, and what is reality. Thats something you need to figure out yourself."

"Easier said than done." Ignis snickered.

Sancta shook her head and sighed. "I swear, you are the first and only apprentice I ever had who's personality clashes with mines with no positive feedback."

"Oh, master. Do go on." The boy grinned sheepishly.

Master Sancta just closed her eyes, though a bit amused. The two looked back into the stars. The meteor showers were only half finished. A thought appeared in Ignis's mind.

"...Master."

"Yes?"

"Do you think I'll pass tomorrow and become a True Keyblade Master?"

Sancta thought for a bit. "Its possible. You have been training extra hard for this day, no?"

Ignis rubbed the side of his neck. "I guess so..."

"And also..." Sancta turned her head and looked at her pupil softly. "I believe in you. I have no doubts in my mind about you passing. Just give 100 percent of your best and you'll do fine."

The boy blinked a little, surprised to hear his master say that. He stood up from the tree he was leaning on and raised his hand in front of him. A burst of fire surrounded his arm as he summoned his keyblade: Flame Burst. The handle was black, with the ends having grey torches. The guard was a red hexagon shape. The entire blade part were burst of flames, with one of them widening out to act as the teeth. The keychain attached was gold colored while the token was a orange burst of fire with a red circular crystal imbedded.

Ignis took a good look at it before he began to speak. "I know that the beginning was rough, and I may have caused you trouble. But I'm glad that you've kept me here and given me this power. I want to use this Keyblade not just to protect the worlds out there. But also...to protect those that I've gotten close to. I promise to be there for everyone. Terra. Ven. Aqua. Master Eraqus. And..."

Ignis turned around and smiled at his master. "You. My master."

Master Sancta uncrossed her arms and walked towards Ignis. Gently, she placed an arm on his shoulder, bringing him closer to her. Ignis could se the sincerity in the women's expression and could tell that she was proud of him.

"Well said, Ignis." Slowly, she took her hand off. "Come. Lets go back."

Ignis nodded as he dismissed his keyblade and the two began to walk back to the tower. He was walking behind her, looking at the structure of the Research Garden before looking up at the sky.

"That was the last night I got to spend my time at my home; My last time with my master. I knowingly begin my journey tomorrow. However, what will be in store for me...was something I could not have prepared for. Nobody would have known. After all...Fate is never left to chance. And my fate has been sealed."