Nelera's Journal, Page 92
I was too optimistic. Though my control presentation was enough to get me my lab, once the initial shock wore off, the others returned to their normal condescending ways. Oh, they can't make me take notes for them, or fetch them coffee, but they cut me off when I speak, and do their best to ignore me. And I still can't bring myself to talk to them in person like I do here. So the only thing I can think to do is complete my work on the Adamant Hearts, and shut them up again.
There are eleven Adamant Hearts; Oak, Marble, Granite, Copper, Iron, Silver, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, and Serenity. My original speculation was correct, further reading indicates that 'Serenity' refers to the odd crystals that Moogles use in crafting, rather than some sort of state of mind. The Adamant Hearts are special Hearts, spread out across the worlds, not unlike the Princesses of Heart. But the Adamant Hearts are not free of Darkness. Instead, they possess an indomitable will, as their name suggests. The bearer of an Adamant Heart will try things that should be beyond their abilities, and will frequently succeed. They generally start off as the apprentice or sidekick to a more competent individual, but often grow to be a hero or leader in their own right.
This capacity to exceed their limits without actually growing is what interests me. It is possible that if enough of the Adamant Hearts were brought together, they might be able to do something that is truly impossible. So far, I have been able to find seven of the Adamant Hearts, not counting the Copper Heart; the previous Copper Heart has died and I do not think a new one has been born yet. In addition, five of the seven are in children, leading me to believe a new generation of these Hearts is just starting. And the Granite Heart is a special case, as its owner is trapped in a curse. Of course, if the bearers of the other four Adamant Hearts are adults, that will destroy this theory, but ultimately it doesn't matter for my work.
What I really need is a way to perform a thorough examination of one of the Adamant Hearts. The Serenity Heart was here, but its bearer has since left Radiant Garden. I will have to find a way to get one of the other subjects to further study.
"So do you know where we're heading, yet?" Selphie prompted Gadget. The mouse girl shook her head, her lips pursed in frustration.
"The old start maps aren't giving me any clues," the engineer told the Humans, "And I'm not picking up anything on long range sensors."
"It has only been twelve hours," Kairi pointed out, unconcerned, "maybe it's another long trip."
"That would make sense," the tiny girl agreed. Then the ship started shaking violently.
"What's going on?" Selphie asked, slipping out of her chair.
"We're under attack!" Gadget shouted, looking at the readouts.
"Heartless?" Kairi moved to the pilot's position, while Kairi strapped into the gunner's chair, "Or Nobodies?"
"I don't think it's either," Gadget's hair fluttered as she shook her head rapidly, "It isn't a Gummi Ship, which is why the computer didn't react until after we were hit."
She frowned, and told them, "The enemy ship is hailing us."
A view screen popped up. On it was a square jawed Human man, with a skintight purple hood hiding his hair. He also wore a green and white armored suit with a transparent dome helmet.
"This Captain Buzz Lightyear of Star Cruiser 42," he informed them sternly, "As enemies of Star Command you are ordered to stand down and prepare to be boarded."
The three young women all exchanged worried glances.