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Son to the Keyblade Master
"So, think you're ready to hear the truth yet Sin?" Cloud asked. Vincent stood beside him, watching the exchange intently.
"Of course I'm ready." Sin replied. "I can handle anything." He looked at his guardians with interest. He had been waiting to hear about this news since they first told him. Cloud smiled at him then shook his head. "You passed all of your exams with flying colors. We're all very proud of you and I'm sure your parents would be too."
Vincent Valentine rested one hand on Cloud's shoulder. "Not going to say what's really on your mind yet?" He whispered low enough that only Cloud could hear. "The boy deserves an explanation….. After all, he has been asking us time and time again about his parents. We should tell him about Sora before-"
"Not yet. It's best we leave that until we know for sure weather he can possess the Keyblade like his father."
Sin watched the two men intently. "What? Did I do something funny?"
"No, don't worry about it." Cloud said before Vincent could begin. "Shouldn't you be out looking for Riku?"
"Yeah!" He said. "I almost forgot." Sin ran off towards the bridge connecting the island to a small island-like rock. Riku was sitting on the tree, waiting patiently.
"Jeez, took ya long enough." he murmured. Riku stood in front of him and smiled. "So, they told you yet?"
Sin frowned. "Told me what? They only talked about my exams."
Riku stared at him for a long moment then sighed. "Nothing….." He said. "Just forget about it."
"What did you think they were going to talk about?" Sin asked. Riku shook his head slowly.
"It's nothing Sin, just forget about it. I'll tell you later." He looked at Sin for another moment then looked over at Cloud and Vincent talking beside the dock. "Do you know why they came along with us to the islands? I remember they were supposed to be your guardians but I don't know Vincent very well and Cloud belongs in Hollow Bastion with Leon and the others."
Sin shrugged. "How do you expect me to know? I've been here with them for as long as I can remember."
"Right, I forgot you weren't with us then…. I'm sorry Sin, I'm just so used to talking with Sora like this and you remind me of him more than you'd ever know…" Riku looked over at the sunset. "There's something I should tell you….."
"Riku!" Cloud called. "Heartless!"
Sin looked at him in confusion. "What?"
Riku smiled. "Time to test you Sin. Grab your sword."