Sparks flew as the Star Seeker clashed with Elrena's blade. She was learning surprisingly quickly it was almost as if she remembering some long forgotten skill. Her movements were almost instinctive as the two trained. Stars and lightning appeared as the blades clashed. As the blades clashed a purple cloak swished from the darkness of the distant trees. Sliding onto a fallen tree she ripped back her hood revealing purple curls and porcelain white skin. Her hands shook as she gripped her aching chest. As the aching green worse the emerald glow of her eyes turned yellow.

Springing to her feet whisps of darkness radiated around her body As she moved her cloak tumbled from her form pooling on the ground. An inky black top with a purple leather vest that fell to her knees. The vest had a scale like pattern giving it the appearance of of a scaly hide. She also wore stone gray pants with belt made of a black and purple scarf tied around her waist. Finally she wore black boots and fingerless gloves that revealed her emerald nails. Glaring through the trees she trained her eyes on the training keyblade warriors.

With a mighty growl she erupted through the treeline. Running on all fours like an animal she charged for them her teeth bared. The darkness around her cloaked her hands forming beastly claws. Mere steps away she leaped launching Walt into a nearby tree. Star Seeker slipped from his hands as he went limp in her grip. He could feel his consciousness slowly faded her shadowy claw sliding down his cheek.

Suddenly a strong jolt made her whole body recoil in pain. As the violet vixen flinched Elrena grabbed her tossing her to the ground. Scrambling to her feet the violet vixen glared at Elrena for interrupting her. With a wave of her blade Erlena hit her with another bolt earning a cry of pain. Staggering Walt moved between them acting as a barricade. As he stood a glowing blue bubble appeared.

"Enough Elrena she's not a threat she's just not herself. She needs help not to be attacked." Walt announced

A look of recognition appeared on the violet vixen's face. Hesitantly she took a step closer to him the shadows wavering. With a burst of confidence she hugged him tight burying her face in his back. Slowly the shadows around her faded like smoke on the wind. As her eyes opened again the golden yellow was replaced by the normal emerald.

"Are you yourself Mal?" He asked touching her hands

"More or less I could use a snack and this place is heartless free." She mumbled nuzzling his back

what was the purple haired girl a cannibal heartless? Perhaps something else possibly even something far worse than a heartles. There was a chance she was the only one of her kind to exist among the worlds. If she was a heartless how was she sentient enough to communicate with humans? Could she be heartless that was only half turned?

"Alright just what are you? You talk like a human but you feed on hearts?" Elrena asked glancing at Mal

"Well you see I am cursed with the purest form of darkness. If I go to long without consuming some form of light my heart will eat itself." Mal stated with a frown

"My father has yet to find a way to cure her." Walt whispered

"Looks like we all got problems then." Elrena muttered

Axel sighed slumping into a leather chair his body tired. These past few days have been exhausting his frequent use of his keyblade wasn't doing any good for his energy. It was nice to finally have a moment to himself but it felt like something was missing. As the thought crossed his mind there was a quiet knock at the door. With a groan he stood opening the door wide enough to peek out.

As he peeked out Elsa stood in the corridor a nervous smile on her features. Before she could even speak a word he pulled her inside. Cuddling closer into his embrace she took in the scent of cinders and smoke. The smell had become so calming as of late surely something must be wrong with her. A shiver traveled down her spine as his nose nuzzled the curve of her neck. Against her better judgment she slipped her hands up his shirt. As they moved she willed ice to form on her palms and fingertips.

She felt him tense under her touch as steam formed. The feeling of his smirking lips moved to the shell of her ear. At his act her mind seemed to go blank just in time for him to pull her even closer. Her mind was telling her to push him away but her body was moving on its own. Suddenly a whimper escaped her ice coated lips as his teeth gave her earlobe a weak tug.

"Your highness you seem flustered." He purred

"I'm feeling quite well keyblade warrior you just seem to cause an odd sensation in me." She whispered in a sultry voice not her own

As a smug smirk came to his lips she leaned closer to him. Slowly her lips met his and more steam formed. As they kissed he pulled her closer his hands moving up her back. Pulling away she smiled at him resting her head on his shoulder.

"What have I done?" She whispered

The room around Kairi as she sat on a lone chair. As her eyes drifted closed she felt herself ease into a meditative state. As her breathing slowed she could feel her mind slipping into the void of the heart. Floating downward a light came into view and she let out a sigh of relief. Touching down on the stained glass platform she looked down to find an odd image. It was herself and Namine sitting back to back with the edging like Oathkeeper's star. Between their image and the edge were pictures of their friends. As she studied the platform a ball of light traveled from the darkness.

The ball of light took the form of Sora a slight smile on his features. With tears of joy she took his face in her hands to clarify he was real. With a weak laugh he hugged her resting his head on her shoulder. She missed this feeling it felt like she had a part of herself back. Slowly he pulled away resting his forehead on hers. Looking into her eyes she could see the sadness in his eyes . In a quiet sorrowful voice he spoke.

"This isn't really me Kairi this is only your memories of me acting as a shell for my heart." He whispered sadly

"I know that but I will find your body I promise." She whispered a tear trailing down her cheek

"I know you will and I'll be here every step of the way." He replied wiping the tear away