Kairi felt her breath hitch at the sight of the keyblade. She had only seen one of those before. When that lady with the blue hair was killing the shadow monsters, she remembered. She would never forget that moment, and she hoped that she would see her, and maybe to have one of those keyblades as her own.

But now she had one pointed at her, dripping with her Nana's blood. She wanted to scream again, to run to her house and hide. Her feet were glued to the ground, and her heart was nearly hitting her ribcage enough to crack it.

Ven swung the weapon down, but the girl jumped out of the way. She landed on the ground, and then stumbled into a run, her red hair flying behind her. She felt Ven's presence behind her, but she kept running, almost tripping on her shoes. She opened her mouth to scream for help, but no words came out. Just air.

Kairi's legs seemed to be moving her, pushing her forward. Her lungs were burning, and her eyes were burning red from tears. But she had to keep running, at least to make it to some building. Even if it took the last of her strength.

Her eyes caught the sight of a large building, and she headed for it, her legs powered by pure adrenalin. She felt herself slow down, but she fought the urge to stop. It would mean certain death.

You can make it. She repeated to herself, speeding away from the male.

You can make it.

~Nothing solves heartbreak like bloodshed. ~

Aqua sat on the large clock tower in Twilight Town, her eyes reflecting the perpetual sunset. Her knees were hugged to her chest, her chin resting on them. She smiled at the beauty of the orange sky, getting lost in the scenery. Her azure locks laid in front of her eyes, blowing in the light breeze.

For once, she was calm, collected, and alone. She needed to be after all that had happened. She would be lying if she said she wasn't worried. Every thought of Ven sent her stomach downwards and made bile rise to her throat. Why had he snapped so suddenly? Were his feelings for her that strong? And if they were, why hadn't he said anything?

She groaned inwardly, pushing away the attacking thoughts. She no longer needed them. She had Vanitas, and as sadistic as he was, she felt closer to him than she had felt even toward Terra. He was like a calming shade to the burning light she was always close to. A sort of relief, a getaway.

She might even have said she loved him.

Loved him. She thought.
No, not loved him.
Love him. I love him.

She stood from the tower, then held out her keyblade, summoning her glider. All of the thoughts in her head were gone, with one remaining.

I love him. God, I love him..

~The hardest person to love is the one that cannot love you back. ~