Sorry I didn't update this yesterday, but I sent out the first chapter of my Hunger Games story! Here's the shout outs:
TheEighthLight: Gibberish… Am I that good of an author that I rendered you speechless, lol?
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TWI1IGHTMAST3R: Yeah, it is really sad! Thanks, I know!
Celeron96: Yep! So you'll pay 200 bucks for DDD, but not 50 for BBS? Are you insane!?
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So I only own Jack, Jason, Mist, and Illusion. If you wanna check out my new story, feel free. It has Jack in it! Shocker, I know, right? This will still be my main focus, though.
Chapter 29: Meeting in the Graveyard
"I don't remember what I was thinking at this point. I just knew that Xehanort had to be stopped."
Jack flew down to a narrow stretch of land not far from the field of Keys. Even though he had lived here for four years, he had never been to the actual graveyard. He looked at the horizon and summoned his Keyblade. "Xehanort, you took both of my fathers. You took my birth father, Jason, who I didn't even know. And you took Eraqus, the one who raised me. And now you're after my friends. Well, I'm not gonna sit by and let that happen." he said as he looked at Wanderer's Call. He studied the pitch black blade. There was almost no other color on it, except for a few traces of silver. He sighed and dismissed it. He then began the walk up to the empty field.
Terra stood amidst the field of Keys, looking in front of him. He sighed, sensing the familiar presence behind him. "What have you got, Jack?" he asked without looking back. The younger man walked up and stood next to him.
"This is it, Terra." was all he said. Terra sighed as he looked at his friend.
"Jack, I owe all of you an apology, but you more than anyone. I had no right to treat you how I did. I had no right to judge you for your past, Jack I….." he said apologetically. Jack didn't say a word. He reached out and put his hand on Terra's shoulder. Terra looked at him. Jack nodded in understanding.
"Terra, listen to me. I have more reason to be here than any of you. He used to be my master. He killed my real father and Eraqus. Just, promise me that you won't let him use you. I'll be at your side always." he implored him. Terra nodded, and looked off to his right.
Aqua came walking determinedly up to them. She looked at the ground. "I heard the Master was struck down." she said softly. Terra gasped, and Jack looked away.
"Yes, that's right. I was stupid and helped Xehanort do it." Terra finally replied. "The Master, he tried to hurt Ven. I only fought because I wanted to protect him. But I was tricked. Xehanort set the whole thing up. All so he could awaken the Darkness inside me." he explained. Aqua looked at him.
"What else is Darkness, but hate and rage? Xehanort is feeding the dark fires within you, making you fight. Tell me, how does that honor our Master's memory, Terra?" she asked. Terra was about to answer when he looked to his left. They watched as Ven came walking up to them. (Ven's Theme, Birth by Sleep)
"Xehanort wants me and Vanitas to fight." he began.
"Why?" Aqua gasped.
"To forge the X-blade." Jack told them. Ven nodded.
"I still don't know exactly what it is." he continued.
"Well, I do. The X-blade is what started the Keyblade War. An equal balance of light and darkness will forge a sovereign Keyblade, one that can open the door of legend. That's what Xehanort's after." Jack explained.
"It scares me to death, even just the thought of it. Guys, I want you to…." he began, but Terra cut him off.
"The four of us can never be torn apart, alright? I'll always find a way." he told him firmly. Ven shook his head.
"I'm asking you, as a friend, just….Put an end to me." he begged them. Jack and Terra exchanged looks as Aqua gasped. (end Ven's Theme)
Suddenly, Xehanort appeared farther down the path, walking towards them. He smiled as Vanitas appeared at his side. The four looked at him angrily. Xehanort grinned as he threw his arms wide.
"Behold, these lifeless Keys used to be full of power, united with the hearts of their masters. On this barren soil, Keyblades of light and dark were locked in combat….As a great Keyblade War raged. Countless wielders gave up their lives, all in search of one ultimate Key. And it will soon belong to me." he said as he stretched his hand forward and pointed at Ven. "X-blade!" he yelled happily.
They all grunted in anger at his words, and summoned their armor. Jack merely threw his hood on. Ven began to run forward, but Terra pushed him back and he and Jack charged. Xehanort raised his hand, and a pillar shot out of the ground, knocking Terra off his feet. Jack front flipped onto the top of the pillar and ran at Xehanort. Xehanort raised a pillar beneath him and he rose high into the air. Jack ran toward it and began climbing up. Terra and Xehanort's eyes met for a second before Terra followed Jack. Xehanort smiled as he stretched forth his hand.
"Go, my apprentice!" he yelled. Vanitas nodded as he jumped onto a newly created cyclone of dead Keyblades. "Ven, Aqua!" yelled Terra and Jack. Both turned to Xehanort in anger. Xehanort smiled as he summoned his Keyblade.
Hope you liked it! If you haven't checked out my HG story and you want to, don't forget! I'm off to update that now! Review and bye!
