Four hearts and four paths

3rd POV

It was now the next day and today was different from any other since this was the day of the Mark of Mastery. Right now three of our four heroes were standing in front of two people with three chairs behind them as it seems there was supposed to be someone else but they did not come. The first person that stood in front of the chairs was a male with black hair that was tied up in the back of his head but some hair got out and hanged off the right side of his face as he also had deep blue eyes. This man wore a white robe around him with what looked like an armored chest plate under the robe as he wore pants and shoes very similar to Terra's but his pants were a different and this man was named Eraqus. The other male was older as he had no hair besides the goatee that had light and dark gray hairs only as he had bright yellow eyes. He wore a black jacket with a white button up shirt with two black belts as he also wore black pants along with black boots with white outlines. This old man was named Xehanort and he was a Keyblade master just like Eraqus. Standing in front of them was Y/N, Terra, and Aqua as this was the day they will be tested to see if they can earn the title of Keyblade master. Master Eraqus then takes a few steps towards them to give them a speech before they begin.

Master Eraqus: Today you will be examined for the Mark of Mastery. Not one but three of the Keyblade's chosen stand here as candidates. But this is neither a competition nor a battle for supremacy not a test of wills, but a test of heart. The three of you may prevail of not of you. But I am sure our guest Master Xehanort did not travel all this way to see our youngest prospects in years fall short of the Mark. I trust you are ready.

Y/N/Terra/Aqua: Yes.

Master Eraqus: Then let the examination begin.

He then summoned his Keyblade and light shined from its tip and five orbs of lights formed and went towards the three wielders as Aqua and Terra summoned their Keyblades will Y/N summoned Ventus's Wayward Wind. But out of the blue the orbs are surrounded by darkness and start to move like crazy in every direction.

Y/N/Terra/Aqua: Huh!?

Master Eraqus: Oh?

The three then charged at the orbs as Aqua sings at out from above destroying it as Terra swings with the blunt side of his and hits an orb against a wall destroying it while Y/N lifted Wayward Wind up into the air for a spell as two came towards him.

Y/N: Thunder!

Then out of nowhere bolts of electricity struck the orbs destroying them. But the last orb went charging at Ventus but he summoned his Wayward Wind and strikes at it destroying it quickly.

Ventus: Don't worry about me. You three focus on the exam!

Aqua then looks over at him with worry in her eyes.

Aqua: But Ven you're in danger here! Go wait in your room!

Ventus then shook his head left to right at what she said to him as he was determined to watch this.

Ventus: No way! I've been looking forward to this seeing you three become Masters. I'm not going to miss it now!

Y/N, Terra, and Aqua then stood back to back as more orbs appeared and started to circle them.

Terra: He can take care of himself. He's been out there training just as hard as us.

Y/N: Yeah and their just orbs I mean what could they really do to hurt us other than bumping into us?

Terra and Ventus nodded as Y/N, Aqua, and Terra charged at the orbs while Ventus stayed still to guard himself. Aqua ran to three orbs and moved her Keyblade sideways across from her.

Aqua: Blizzard!

Three orbs of ice then shot from her Keyblade and hit the orbs freezing them before they shattered. Terra Jumped high into the air as he then slammed into the middle of six orbs making a shockwave destroying them in an instant. Y/N on the other hand was having more and more orbs head over to him as every time he took out one ten more replaced it soon all the orbs around him tackled him and kept hitting him as he could not move out of the attacks. Terra and Aqua turned to see this as they quickly ran over to him as fast as possible with worry.

Terra/Aqua: Y/N!

But before they could get any closer they stopped as they felt a huge amount of light in the area of the orbs and Y/N as the two masters felt that as well.

Master Eraqus/Master Xehanort/Terra/Aqua: What is that light?

Before they knew it they could hear Y/N yell out loud as a huge beam of light engulfed the orbs and him and shortly after the bright light left the room Y/N was standing without any damaged and all the orbs were gone as all four of them stood there wondering how so much light was formed and why. Soon after they forcus back on the exam they then had to spar against each other and now it was the end of the exam as Master Eraqus walked up to them slowly.

(I will have scenes in the future with them battling but not now)

Master Eraqus: We have deliberated and reached a decision. Y/N, Terra, and Aqua you both performed commendably. However, Only Aqua and Y/N has shown the Mark of Mastery.

Aqua gasps at surpised while Y/N stands there shocked not saying a word.

Master Eraqus: Terra, you failed to keep the darkness within you sufficiently in check. But there is always next time. That is all. Aqua, Y/N as our newest Keyblade Masters you are entitled to certain knowledge. Please wait here for further instruction.

Then both Master Eraqus and Master Xehanort walked away. Once they left Y/N and Aqua turned towards Terra.

Aqua: Hey.

Ventus then quickly ran over towards the three.

Ventus: Terra, I'm sorry.

Terra looked down at himself.

Terra: The darkness. Where did it come from?

He then turned away and starts walking towards the door.

Terra: Sorry. But I need some time alone.

After a while Master Eraqus returned and started to tell Aqua and Y/N some of the information they can know now.

Master Eraqus: And insomuch as you are now Keyblade Masters you must always be conscious of-.

Then out of nowhere bells began to ring as the two new Keyblade Masters looked around as then a light shined behind the three chairs. Master Eraqus then walked over to it as Terra then ran into the room from outside.

Terra: What happened?

Aqua and Y/N then turned towards him as Aqua quickly answered his question.

Aqua: I don't know. Why isn't Ven here?

Y/N looked around and saw that Ventus was nowhere in sight.

Y/N: Do you think he is in his room?

Master Eraqus then walked back to the three as the light was now gone from behind the chairs.

Master Eraqus: That was my dear old friend Yen Sid. As you know, he is Master no more but he still keeps a close eye on the tides of light and darkness. His counsel serves as signposts on the road we wielders of the Keyblade must walk. All the more reason, then, for concern for he tells me the princesses of heart are in danger. Not only from the forces of darkness, as you may assume but also from a new threat-one that feeds on negativity. Fledgling emotions that have taken monster form Yen Sid calls them the Unversed. As wielders of the Keyblade, you are tasked with striking down any who would upset the balance of light and darkness. The Unversed are no exception. I tried to pass this news on to Master Xehanort, but my repeated attempts to reach him have failed. I doubt there is any connection, and yet. This all troubles me.

Terra: Master Xehanort is gone?

Master Eraqus: So here we are. I need you two to get this situation under control. Eliminate the Unversed, and find Master Xehanort. I have unlocked the Lanes Between. You may use these forbidden pathways to travel between this world and countless others. The darkness looms closer than usual within these spaces, but your armor will protect you. Lastly, remember that order must be kept. You cannot tell anyone there are other worlds. Now go, and fulfill your duty

The three then stood in attention as he said this.

Y/N/Terra/Aqua: Yes Master!

Terra quickly turns to leave but Master Eraqus stops him.

Master Eraqus: Terra consider this an opportunity. A second chance for you to change my mind.

Terra the turns back to him in surprise.

Terra: What?

Master Eraqus then told him that he needed to let go of his need to win and obsession with power to which he nodded his head as Terra head back outside along with master Eraqus, Aqua and Y/N in tow. They watch as Terra gets ready to head out as Ventus ran down to stairs to him bit Terra alredy activated his armor and flew off to another world. Ventus seeing how that was done did the same and flew off after him as the other three ran down the steps to try to stop him but they were too late.

Master Eraqus: No! He mustn't!

Ventus then went through the portal Terra made and disappeared as Aqua and Y/N looked at their master.

Aqua: Don't worry Master we will bring him back!

She then activated her armor and flew off through the same portal as Y/N looked at him master.

Y/N We will be back as soon as we can with Ventus!

He then did the same and activated his armor which looks like Ventus but with it mainly being black with white out lines as he made his vehicle like Ventus's but the same color as his armor and flew off after Ventus as fast as he could.

Y/N: I need to find Ven as fast as I can before something bad happens to him.

As he said this his home the world of departure was slowly getting farther and farther away as he headed to the unknown worlds out there to find his friend.