Day 7
For so long, Xehanort had thought his existance on his world was so meaningless. But, now... Now he was a Keyblade Master. He had power beyond what he could have dreamt of before. He was seen worthy, and he was risen as such. Now, he thought, he could change things. They had told him that change would ruin everything, and it would not be possible. The balance he seeked for Light and Darkness would never be realized. Xehanort wanted to change that. He didn't know, however, exactly how he would do so. He couldn't ask Eraqus or his own Master for advice; they had told him already not to seek that. He knew the role that the denizens of the Land of Departure had for themselves, though. He would think of something. For now, though, he was simply standing on the edge of the cliff, at the place he had taken and passed his Mark of Mastery.
"Master... I'm going to have to get used to that title." He said quietly, to himself. Looking up at the sky, he could see the clouds, and the sun above. He continued his train of thought for only a few more moments, though.
"What's going on, Xehanort?" Eraqus said as he walked up from behind.
"Oh, Eraqus. Nothing, really. What are you doing here?"
"The Master sent me. He's called for us." Eraqus said, walking back a bit.
"Hm? Okay, then." Xehanort replied, following Eraqus' steps.
"I think he wants to show us something. He said to make sure we were prepared... or something. I'm not sure, really." Eraqus told Xehanort as they walked on. They reached the top of the cliff, where their Master was standing.
"Master Eraqus, Master Xehanort. Good to see you both back." He said, bowing and chuckling a bit. Xehanort and Eraqus bowed as well.
"What is it you wish to show us, Master?" Xehanort asked, looking a bit inquisitive. He had seen pretty much everything in the Land of Departure, by now. What could be next?
"I have come to show you the reason we are here. The very point of us being here, guarding the worlds." Their Master told them, turning to face away from them. He opened a portal, and summoned his own armor. Xehanort and Eraqus instinctively did so, as well.
"Where are we going?" Eraqus asked. Their master faced them, a bit.
"You shall see, Eraqus." He told him, walking through the portal. Eraqus walked in next, and finally Xehanort stepped through. They came out from the portal, into what seemed to be a desolate wasteland.
"This place... I will be able to tell you, soon enough." Their Master told them, as he began walking forward, de-summoning his armor. Xehanort did so as well, with Eraqus following their actions. They kept following their master, until they reached a tunnel. As they walked through the tunnel, they could see something in the distance; a field of... Keyblades? This puzzled them. As they exited the tunnel, they stood stationary as their Master turned. Eraqus looked around, and was the first to ask.
"Where are we?" He said, looking around further. Xehanort was intrigued, as well.
"This place... it's true, original name has been lost. To all who come here, it is now simply known as the Keyblade Graveyard. I have told you before of the legendary battle that once took place. One between darkness, and light. This is where that battle was fought." He explained. Xehanort seemed to be lost in the masses of chainless blades surrounding them, but quickly snapped out of it.
"The Keyblade War?"
"Yes, Xehanort. The Keyblade War. This is where it was fought. I never did tell you both the full story. Now... I believe it is time I did so. You are both Masters. and you should know of this. Around you lie the powerless, dead keyblades of wielders long departed. A long time ago, there was a battle. The denizens of light grew weary of the darkness, as the darkness grew weary of the light. They became enraged with one another, and they fought. However, they did not expect that their endless fighting would bring about a prize to whoever may win. The Keyblade War had begun, and it's prize was above all others. Kingdom Hearts, the heart of all worlds. They fought so long, to gain it's power. There were a few endings to this legend. Some say that they ended their fighting, and drew apart the world to be many. Others say that Kingdom Hearts itself ended the war, breaking apart the worlds. The most believed, however, was that they continued fighting, never ceasing. The popular story of the war is that there was a child, born of Light and Darkness. He participated in the war, and was granted a weapon to end the war with. The X-Blade, it is called I believe. A keyblade, not made of man, but made with Kingdom Hearts. Not existing for it, but existing with it. The story tells that the child, burdened with losses and sorrow, ascended to Kingdom Hearts. There, he struck it, and the world was shattered into many. None have seen Kingdom Hearts to this day, nor the X-Blade. This world remains, however. A reminder to those who would seek to cause misery and chaos. There were so many lives lost. So many dreams shattered. The keyblade war devastated everything. I thought it appropriate that you know of it, so that you would take into account this reminder, and let it fuel your actions. Never again should there be a Keyblade War. The loss as shown here, is too great. The worlds are shattered now, and must not be shattered further. I was shown this as a boy, and now I show it to you both." He concluded. Xehanort had been listening intently, as had Eraqus.
"I would never let something like this happen.." Eraqus said, softly. He looked over to Xehanort.
"This does signify much. I thank you, Master, for showing us. It is a lesson well learned."
"Indeed it is. You will both see to it that balance is kept, and that the worlds remain peaceful. Now, the lesson is over. Let's return home, shall we?" Their Master then opened a portal back to the Lands of Departure. He walked through, armor summoned. Eraqus summoned his own, and entered the portal. Xehanort stood for a moment longer, gazing at the graveyard. He turned his eyes to the portal, and summoned his armor. As he walked forward and through the portal, he couldn't help but take one last glance at the wasteland. This may have been his best lesson, yet.
I am so sorry for not having updated in a while. I've not had the time or the inspiration to do so. But, I've found both again! Hope to see Day 8 coming soon!
