Theme 46: Promise
Ven glared at his master while the wind tugged at their hair and clothes. They were back on the ridge. Ven had taken several days to heal from Master Xehanort's forceful capture, and his motions were still stiff and slow. But this was no excuse. He was healthy enough to swing his blade, and that was enough.
With a theatrical wave of his hands, Master Xehanort summoned more of the large shadows than ever before. They ringed Ventus as he stood on the broken ground. Ventus held his blade in a defensive pose, eyes wide with fright as he scanned the waiting shadows.
"Please don't do this, Master! I'm not strong enough!" he begged.
"No," Xehanort replied, drawing out the word. "It is because you are trying to hold it in. Let the dark impulses waken in the pit of your heart. Release them, here and now! Sharpen your fear into rage!" He ordered, gesturing with one hand. "You must! If you do not let the storm within you run its course, it will wipe you from the face of the world, make no mistake!" The shadows stalked closer, and Ven frantically swiveled his head, watching them. "Do it. Embrace the darkness. Produce for your master the χ-blade!"
A shadow jumped at Ven, and he cried out, falling to the ground. Whatever that χ-blade is, it can't be anything good if this is the way to get it! I can't give in. I won't keep fighting anymore, not if that'll give Xehanort what he wants! Ven thought as the shadows piled on top of him. He felt their claws digging into his flesh, and bit his lip to hold in any more cries. I won't give into the darkness… he thought fuzzily as the world went black.
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A/N – And now we're all caught up to the earliest bits of Ven's story that are in BBS. His early life is super depressing, especially when I write it. T_T I hope you somehow managed to enjoy my mini-story, even though it's uber sad and I cheated on at least three of the chapters. The next chapter will be back to the usual random characters and plot for themes. If you want me to do another mini-story within this challenge ask, and I'll see what I can do!
