Chapter 2: Brotherhood
A young boy by the name of Terra lay awake in his bunk bed, staring blankly at the mattress above him. His muscles were sore from another hard, long day of training, and he wasn't the only one. The other boys were tired and sore also. Terra looked over to his left, to the next bunk bed.
His best friend, Pyre, was sleeping soundly. His messy red hair covered half of his face; the other half betrayed small dark freckles. Terra and Pyre were the most skilled of the boys in the training facility. If anyone's going to get the chance to train to become a keyblade master, it's going to be either me or him, he thought. Terra thought that he was being cocky, but the feeling vanished when even the other boys admitted that the two were definitely going to come out on top. They told him that they were happy enough training to wield the keyblade alone. Terra believed that they all could become masters. His pride never got in the way of his friendship.
The boy who was resting on the bed above Terra poked his head into view. His dark brown hair matched the color of Terra's. He was Terra's younger brother by a few days, Solum. He flashed his teeth as he smiled at Terra. "Could you show me your keyblade again, Terra?" he asked eagerly.
Terra sighed, but smiled. "Alright," he replied, "but remember, it takes a lot out of me to do it." Terra stretched his arm in front of him and focused what little energy he had into his hand. A bright light flashed near Terra's wrist, shining in the shape of a spinning gear. The light subsided, and in its place was a key-shaped blade. The metal was colored brown. Terra's hand gripped the handle, which was circled by a blue hand guard. The keyblade's ornate design finished in multiple edges. Terra smiled upon seeing his keyblade again.
Solum made a sound that denoted his awe. "That is so cool," he enthused. "What are you gonna name it?"
Terra's brow furrowed with confusion. "Name it?"
"Yeah, name it! The commander said that everyone gives their first keyblade a name."
"Hmm... I dunno."
Solum scoffed. "C'mon, bro, it can't be that hard. Just think of your crazy strength! Give it a really strong name."
Terra closed his eyes for a moment, considering what words would make a good name for his keyblade. Finally he smiled, satisfied with the name that miraculously came into his mind.
"I'll name it... Earthshaker," he said.
Solum smiled. "Awesome! How cool of you, bro!"
Terra released his energy, which in turn made Earthshaker vanish. I can definitely summon it, he thought, but I'm so new to it... it does take a lot of energy. He looked over at Pyre again, who could also bring out his keyblade. I wonder what he'll name his...?
"You know, Terra," Solum said, breaking his reverie. "I wanna get as strong as you are. You're so cool! Don't worry about leaving me behind, cuz you won't get a chance to do that." Solum's smile broadened. "I'll catch up with ya in no time flat!"
Terra also grinned. He was so proud of his little brother. He couldn't make his own keyblade appear yet, but Terra could tell he was severely close. He noticed that whenever he and Pyre were sparring, Solum would be watching, eyes as intent as a hawk's. Terra would watch Solum train also. His face would be a mask of determination, even through the commander's harsh drills and exercises. Soon enough he would be able to summon his own keyblade.
"I can't wait for that day," Terra said. "I'll be the most proud I've ever been of you, Solum."
Solum chuckled. "When we finally become keyblade masters, we're gonna protect the light in the world with all we've got!" Solum's brilliant grin never faltered.
"Sure thing," Terra agreed. "But it's late now, man. Pyre and I have got to get all the sleep we can get if we wanna pass the entrance exam tomorrow."
"Oh, right," Solum said. He returned to his position above Terra's bed. "Night, bro! Good luck on your exam... I'll try to be there, if I'm not snoozing."
Terra could hear the sheepish smile behind his words. It made him smile also. "Good night, Solum," he said, and closed his eyes. That's right... both me and Pyre have to fight each other one last time... to see who would go on to train with Master Eraqus.