Terra: Hey, Deviated.

Yeah?

Terra: How's it going?

Tired. And yes, you can do the disclaimer.

Terra: Thanks. Deviated only owns plot and OC's.

Chapter 9

Reunions and the Fight for the Cornerstone of Light

"AQUA! VEN!" a voice shouted.

"TERRA!" they shouted back in unison.

As the three had their reunion, King Mickey walked up, for his reunion with Sora, Riku, and Kairi.

"Heya, fellas." Mickey said.

"Your Majesty." Sora and Kairi replied.

"Hey Mickey." Came from Riku.

"Did he just call the King…?" Terra started drifting off.

"Yep. I'm one of the only people that do refer to him by name only. Then again, me and Mickey were partners when we were in the Realm of Darkness." Riku answered, knowing what Terra was asking.

"Anyways. Your Majesty, Aqua and Ven need an explanation on Heartless and Nobodies. We tried, but it didn't work too well." Sora said.

"Well alrighty. Let's head in first though." Was Mickey's reply.

As they walked into the Castle, Mickey explained everything to Aqua and Ven, just like he did with Terra.

About 2 hours later, everyone headed to his or her rooms. But as it turned out, Sora and Kairi had to share a room. They couldn't be happier about that. They had talked on the way there. But, they passionately kissed once in the bed (they had a single Queen-sized bed in the room.).

Riku had been wondering how the 3 keybearers recently saved were feeling. He knew how it was for 2 of them. He knew how it was to have his body taken from him, and to be trapped in the Realm of Darkness. But what perplexed him the most was how Ven's heart had entered Sora's body. He figured it was some magical force or something like that, so he just let it be.

Aqua had nightmares all night, but wouldn't wake up, for some reason. All heard her screaming in her sleep and ran to her room. Terra shook her awake, and she just crushed him in a hug.

"Still how you used to be, huh, Aqua?" was all Terra had to say.

"Hey watch it. Your forgetting I'm the one who passed the Mark of Mastery Exam!" she exclaimed, jokingly.

"Yeah, yeah. Rub it in. I see how it is."

"Whatever. You can go now, guys. I'm fine."

Everyone left but Terra.

"What is it, Terra?"

"I sense Darkness in the Castle."

"But the Cornerstone should be keeping it out-" Sora cut her off by screaming, "Get out here, you two! They're invading!"

It was then that one of Xehanort's apprentices walked up.

"Terra. Aqua. Ven. My Master sends his greetings. But that's not why I'm here."

Mickey then shouted, "Who are you?"

"My name is Veronica. 'Got it memorized?'" she then laughed. "That Axel guy was so dumb. And I know about him because 3 Organization members are back, thanks to Master Xehanort." Veronica then proceeded to pull her sword out of its case. It had a clear outer area, but the core had crystal that was blood red. I'm here to destroy your Cornerstone and take the Princess.

"Veronica, listen to me. Xehanort is using you, like he did to me!" Terra shouted.

"Shut up! Your telling lies. Master Xehanort is all I need for my revenge. If I help him, he will help me!"

"Veronica, I gave into the Darkness once before, too. You don't need-"

"Shut. UP. He told me all about you people's mind games. I won't fall for it!"

She then moved like lightning, knocking out Aqua, Terra, Ven, and Kairi. Also leaving Sora barely conscious on the ground. She wanted it to be one on one with her and Riku.

"Now it's just me and you, Riku!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.

Darkness then began to shroud everyone. Veronica didn't notice Mickey wasn't there though. He then dropped from the ceiling, and destroyed the darkness.

"Riku, handle her! I'll take care of the Heartless, Nobodies, and Unversed!"

"Got it! Now go!" Riku screamed at the little King.

It took just shy of an hour, but Riku managed to knock her out. They then took her sword, and tied her down to her bed in the infirmary. She woke up about 2 hours later.

"Where am I? What's going on?" Veronica asked, but her voice sounded different.

"You don't remember?" Mickey asked.

"I don't remember anything other than meeting an old man, and then he knocked me out."

"Possession." Riku said without emotion.

"Veronica, do you remember where you got this sword?" Mickey asked

"Yeah. It's been in my family for years. My mom passed it on to me before she died."

"Do you remember waking up, at least?" Sora asked.

"All I remember is getting knocked out, and all I saw were people in black coats. They were all chasing a boy in another coat."

"One of them already quit. Sooner than I expected." Riku said. "Anyways, here's your sword." Riku then handed the sword to the girl.

"Did I attack you guys?" Veronica then asked.

"Yes, but don't worry about it. You were possessed." Mickey replied.

"Ok. Could I maybe…uhmmm…travel with you guys?"

"Of course! The more the merrier!" Mickey said happily.

The next day, Mickey informed everyone that they would leave tomorrow.

I know. I'm not very good at doing fighting scenes yet. I promise I will work on it though, and hopefully it will get better in time.