Chapter 52: Legacy and Hidden Truths
In the same dark and ruined room Demiz is speaking to the same black ethereal spirit.
"Demiz, my loyal servant… The gears of fate are slowly turning. The pieces are now coming together and the stage is set. The forging of the two legendary weapons is at hand! You know what must be done." The dark ethereal spirit said.
"Yes. I shall forge the weapons for you, my master. I shall also claim the new vessel best suited for you." Demiz said.
"There is one other matter we must discuss. It regards that foolish Lord of Light's son. Though an infant, he still has the brightest light in his heart. That could prove to be a threat to my plans! If he grows up to become a powerful Keyblade wielder, it will spell disaster for me! I want you to abduct this child and bring him to me. I want that light in his heart snuffed out and darkness to corrupt him so he can be my servant." The dark ethereal spirit said.
"It shall be done, my master. I shall deliver the Prince of Light you." Demiz said as he sinks into the shadows.
Outside of what looks like a tall tower that's a bit crooked with a wizard shaped hat at the top two figures are sitting on a staircase and one is a white feathered duck wearing a wizard outfit and the second is a black dog wearing knight's armor and an orange blue checkered outfit.
"Gawrsh, the King must've been pretty far away by now…" The dog said in a worried voice and the duck sighs sadly.
Just then two light beams start moving around the air and then they slam down into the ground startling the two.
"King Mickey!" The duck exclaimed but it's revealed to be Astra and Ven who is holding the Star Shard.
"Nope, doesn't look like him…" The dog said sadly but then notices the Star Shard. "Look! Those two fellers got the Star Shard the King borrowed!" The dog said.
"King…?" Ven asked confused.
"Oh, they must mean Mickey…" Astra said.
"We saw him and Oswald…" Ven was cut off as the two start taking them.
"Hey, what're you doing?" Astra asked.
"Take it easy!" Ven said.
"Are we glad to see you!" The duck said escorting the two into the tower.
(World of Mysterious Tower)
(Field Theme: Magical Mystery)
(Yen Sid's Chamber)
The two figures known as Donald and Goofy escort Astra and Ven into a chamber.
"Yen Sid, sir! We just got a clue as to where the King and Oswald might be!" Goofy said saluting and same for Donald and they see an elderly man wearing with a grey beard, wearing blue robes, and a blue wizard's hat sitting at a desk.
"Ah, Ventus and Astra." The elder man known as Yen Sid said.
"You…know us?" Astra asked.
"Fortitudo and Eraqus told me much about you both. If I am not mistaken, you two were ordered to return home." Yen Sid said.
"Oh…" Astra said.
"Well, sir, we…" Ven was cut off.
"No matter. Both Mickey and Oswald have difficulty following instructions too." Yen Sid said making them chuckle. "Now, where is the clue to Mickey's and Oswald's whereabouts?" Yen Sid asked.
"I've got it!" Donald answered showing the Star Shard and putting it on the desk.
"These fellers, Asteroid and Venquist… Uh, Astar and Ventilate… Uh, Astrid and Veggie…" Goofy struggles to remember their names making Donald annoyed.
"Her name is ASTRA and just call him Ven!" Donald snapped at Goofy.
"Sure, that's what I usually go by." Ven said.
"Anyway, Astra and Ven had it when they got here." Donald said.
"Please, explain." Yen Sid said.
"We ran into them, but we got sent flying into the light…" Astra said.
"We don't know where they went." Ven said making Donald and Goofy hang their bodies down sadly.
"They weren't in the same world as the one where we found it." Astra said.
"As I thought… Mickey and Oswald have been hurling themselves from one world to the next. That explains why I could not discern their location." Yen Sid said.
"You can now, can't you?" Donald asked.
"Yes, I can." Yen Sid said as he starts casting his magic and just then a projection appears on the desk revealing two figures which are Mickey and Oswald in a wasteland and they are semi-conscious shocking the four.
"The King!" Goofy exclaimed.
"Mickey! Oswald!" Astra said shocked and the projection starts to fade.
"What happened?! Where'd they go? Are they okay?" Donald asked.
"There is a dark and powerful force that is interfering with my magic." Yen Sid said.
"Just tell us where the King and Oswald are, Mr. Yen Sid, sir! Me and Donald will go right there and save 'em!" Goofy said and Donald nods.
"You two? That would not be adequate." Yen Sid said.
"But I'm the Captain of the King's Royal Knights!" Goofy said summoning his shield.
"And I'm his magician!" Donald said summoning his staff.
"We'll find them. Ven, you saw it too, right?" Astra asked.
"Yeah, we recognize the place we saw." Ven said.
"If you two go, we'll go with you!" Donald said.
"No. We owe them." Ven said.
"Mickey and Oswald saved us before, and it wouldn't be right putting their friends in danger." Astra said making Donald and Goofy hang their bodies sadly again.
"Don't worry. I swear we'll bring them back safe." Ven said.
"Please." Astra said.
"Very well, Astra and Ventus. We will leave this to you." Yen Sid said.
"Thank you." Astra said and they leave the chamber.
Meanwhile in the Lanes Between Draco and Terra continue on their quest but then a bright light appears before them.
"What the…?" Draco asked.
"This light. It's so warm…" Terra said and they're both covered in the light.
Just then Draco arrives at what looks like a beach during a sunset and he looks around.
"Huh? Where the hell am I?" Draco asked looking around. "Terra! TERRA!" Draco called but no response. "Damn… Well, let's look around, boy." Draco said and Orobu nods and they start moving.
(World of Requiem City)
(Field Theme: Life in the City)
(Beach)
Draco begins exploring the beach and later leaves the beach and arrives at a different part of the world.
(Downtown)
Draco arrives at a downtown city and they see many people walking by.
"This place is huge. Much huge than the town in Divine Kingdom. Let's have a look." Draco said.
Draco explores through the city and thinks about Jin and Astra.
"Jin… Astri… Will we ever be a team again, like before? It's like every time somethin' holds us together, somethin' else keeps pushin' us away from each other. Now, that weird light brought me here. What the hell can I do?" Draco asked to himself but then he sees someone running away and going for an alley.
"What's up?" Draco asked as he goes for the alley and he later finds what looks like a little boy who appears to be three-years-old with pale skin, crimson eyes, black hair, and wearing black clothes with red overalls.
"Wh-What do you want?" The boy asked.
"Hey, relax. I ain't gonna hurt you. What're you doin' out here on your own? Where're your parents?" Draco asked.
"I don't have any." The boy said.
"What?! No parents? Then who looks after you?" Draco asked.
"Nobody. Everybody hates me." The boy said.
"Why?" Draco asked.
"People here think I'm a demon and a monster that ruins lives. All children here bully me and their parents make things worse by influencing their children to hate me. Everywhere I go, people give me mean looks and hate e for just being alive. I hate them! They're always MEAN to me!" The boy said.
"That's horrible! Nobody deserves to go through that much hell. What's your name?" Draco asked.
"Nex…" The boy named Nex introduced.
"Well, Nex, I don't hate ya. I think you're a special kid." Draco said placing his hand on his shoulder.
"You're just saying that to make me feel better." Nex said.
"No, I mean it. You're a really special kid. I think you'll grow up to be a strong person one day. Who knows, maybe you'll find someone who'll wanna be your friend one day." Draco said and just then starts having a vison of Nex becoming a thirteen-year-old and then becoming a fourteen-year-old with crimson streaks and a crimson mark on his bare chest and then sees Nex as a black and blue demonic creature. "Hey, Nex. Can you promise me somethin'?" Draco asked.
"What?" Nex asked.
"When you do have friends, can you promise me to stand by them and help people?" Draco asked.
"Why?" Nex asked.
"Because hatred is what feeds the darkness to make it strong. If you give into that hatred, then the darkness will consume you and you'll be no better than the people who treat you bad now. Please, promise me you'll be better." Draco said.
"Fine." Nex said.
"Awesome. Now, I know you'll be strong, so I'm gonna do somethin' to help." Draco said summoning Dragon's Claw. "This right here is called a Keyblade. It has awesome powers. I'm gonna do somethin' and I want ya to listen carefully." Draco said. "In your hand, take this key. So long as you have the makings, then through this simple act of taking…its wielder you shall one day be. And you will find me, friend…no building or ocean will contain you then. No more borders around, or below, or above, so long as you champion the ones you love." Draco said nodding at Nex to place his hand on the handle of Draco's Keyblade.
"Now what?" Nex asked.
"That's it." Draco said.
"Okay." Nex said.
"Oh, and one more thing. Make sure to keep this meeting a secret, okay? Otherwise, the magic'll wear off." Draco said.
"Sure. I should go back to the orphanage. Not like anyone's gonna care." Nex said as he leaves the alley and goes through the city.
"This kid's goin' through hell, but I know it'll make him stronger one day. Heh. I hope he'll be an awesome guy, like me." Draco said as he leaves the alley.
Meanwhile Terra arrives at what looks like a beach during a sunset and looks around and then he looks down at the shore and sees a star in the water and Terra picks it up and then takes out his Wayfinder.
"Somewhere out there, there's this tree with star-shaped fruit…" Terre remembered Aqua's words and sees a tree with many star-shaped fruit from afar and so he goes for the tree and walks through a small hut and thinks about Aqua and Ven.
"Aqua… Ven… I wonder if we'll ever be a team again. Looks like all the things that once held us together just pushes us further away. Now the light has led me here. What am I supposed to do?" Terra asked to himself and he's now outside and is walking through a wooden bridge taking him to a different island with the tree.
"Hey! Slow down! Would you just wait for me?" A voice asked and Terra sees two small boys running past him.
One boy has spiky dark brown hair and wearing a white shirt and red shorts.
The second boy has silver hair and wearing a yellow sleeveless top and black shorts.
"Givin' up, already? C'mon, Sora." The second boy said.
"That's enough! I can't run anymore!" The first boy named Sora said and they are now sitting on the tree with the star-shaped fruit.
Terra sees something from the second boy.
"Light…" Terra said. "Was I guided here in order to meet that boy?" Terra asked.
Terra makes his way back to the shore.
"Oh, ahoy! We're over here!" Sora called waving. "Riku! Race ya! First one to the boat gets to be captain!" Sora said running. "C'mon, you call that running?" Sora asked while running while the second boy named Riku follows him by just walking.
As Terra is pondering Sora runs past him and takes a brief look at Terra before running and then Riku walks by but looks at Terra.
"Hey." Riku said. "Did you come from the outside world?" Riku asked.
"Huh? Why would you say that?" Terra asked.
"Because nobody lives out here and I know you're not from the main island." Riku answered.
"Smart boy. So, how 'bout you? What're you doing here?" Terra asked.
"Oh, my friend's dad took us out on the boat. This is where we like to play, but they won't let us row out here by ourselves, not till we get older." Riku said.
"Must be hard. Stuck in one place." Terra said.
"I heard once there was a kid, who left for good." Riku said and Terra starts having a vision of a young man in Riku's place and then sees an older Riku at the age of fifteen. "So, how'd you get here anyway?" Riku asked.
"Is there…a reason you're interested in the outside world?" Terra asked.
"Yeah. I wanna be strong one day. Like that kid, who left. He went to the outside world… I bet he's really strong now. I know it's out there somewhere…the strength that I need." Riku said.
"Strength for what?" Terra asked.
"To protect the things that matter. Like my friends." Riku answered.
"Outside this tiny world is a much bigger one." Terra said as he summons Earthshaker and kneels to Riku. "In this hand, take this key. So long as you have the makings, then through this simple act of taking…its wielder you shall one day be. And you will find me, friend…no ocean will contain you then. No more borders around, or below, or above, so long as you champion the ones you love." Terra said and Riku places his hand on the handle.
"Riku! C'mon, hurry it up!" Sora called making Riku turn to him.
"You gotta keep this a secret, okay? Otherwise, all the magic will wear off." Terra said and Riku nods and runs off.
"Hey, what was that all about?" Sora asked.
"Aw, you know…" Riku said.
"Know what? Why won't you tell me? Who was that guy? Someone you know?" Sora asked.
"Maybe…" Riku said walking off.
"There you go again! Just tell me!" Sora said.
"I really can't. I've gotta keep it a secret." Riku said.
"Not with me, you don't! I'm like the best secret-keeper in the world!" Sora said.
"Nice try." Riku said.
"Aww, Riku!" Sora said.
"Protect the things that matter. Right, my friends matter to me too. So, I still have things that I have to protect." Terra said.
Meanwhile Astra and Ven leave the Mysterious Tower and return to Lanes Between and make their way for the same wasteland world and they find it and hurry for it.
(Badlands)
Astra and Ven arrive at the badlands and they find Oswald and Mickey on the ground and they run over to them.
"Oswald! Mickey!" Astra cried and they kneel to the two to help them.
"We meet again, I see." A voice said and they turn to see two figures coming their way and they're Hazama and Xehanort.
"Well, what a coincidence. I never thought we'd run into you two here all by your lonesome." Hazama said.
"Mr. Hazama…" Astra said.
"Master Xehanort…" Ven said.
Just then both of them have flashes with Hazama being with Astra while Xehanort is with a dormant Ven and then another flash occurs with a dark robed figure taking Astra to a beach while Xehanort takes Ven to an island and Astra then ends up in Divine Kingdom while Ven arrives at Land of Departure and the two start holding their heads while kneeling to the ground and Hazama and Xehanort smirk.
"Ah, yes. You're both starting to realize…what you both lost…oh, but not for good." Xehanort said.
"You had to lose in order to find and had to find in order to lose. That is the way." Hazama said.
"Now, it can all be yours again, if you only reach out and take it. Reclaim the part that left you both. Clash with them! Pure lights against pure darknesses, to forge the two legendary ultimate keys. The all powerful X-blade!" Xehanort said.
"And the most powerful divine blade known as the α-blade!" Hazama said making the two scream and they fall to the ground.
"Key…blade…?" Ven asked.
"But we've already gotten our Keyblades, but not this α-blade you just said…" Astra said.
"Not the Keyblades you two and I carry." Xehanort said as he summons a letter X in his right palm. "'X'…A most ancient letter. Some say 'kye', but the meaning is the same." Xehanort said as the symbol disappears.
"And the α-blade is the most powerful Keyblade in existence, just like the X-blade. Some call it 'alpha', but the meaning is also the same, so it doesn't matter." Hazama said.
"Death…A letter that spells endings." Xehanort said as a dark portal appears in the sky.
"And Justice…A very special word that spells purity and righting the wrongs." Hazama said.
"And we…have the power to make them?" Astra asked.
"That's right." Hazama answered.
"Lord Fortitudo and Eraqus know them too. They both know exactly what you two are." Xehanort said.
"The Masters…?" Ven asked.
"Haven't you ever wondered? Why neither of them granted you two permission to leave their sides, to grow stronger?" Xehanort asked. "Both Fortitudo and Eraqus were frightened of you two." Xehanort said.
"And if you two were to learn the truth and realize what you two really are…" Hazama stops talking.
"They never trusted you two. Eraqus most of all. Why else would they keep you two within their sights at all times?" Xehanort asked.
Just then purple lightning comes and strikes the ground them.
"Well, it was true Master Fortitudo never allowed me to go to other worlds, but I thought he wanted to keep me safe from any danger." Astra said.
"Master Eraqus never let me see other worlds, no matter how many times asked." Ven said as they stand up.
"Go!" Xehanort said thrusting his right hand creating wind.
"You may ask those two yourselves. Learn the truth and remember you both have greatest purpose!" Hazama said as Astra and Ven get blown by the wind along with Oswald and Mickey and they all get swept into the dark portal in the sky.
Later Astra and Ven are sent back to the Lanes Between and Astra is covered in her light barrier while Ven is back in his Keyblade Armor.
"What are we?" Ven asked.
"I'm not sure, but how can Master Fortitudo and Master Eraqus know about us this whole time and not tell us?" Astra asked.
"What have they been keeping from us all this time?" Ven asked and he finds the world of Land of Departure while Astra finds the world of Divine Kingdom.
"The only to get our answers is to ask them ourselves. I'm going to find Master Fortitudo." Astra said.
"Okay. I'll talk to Master Eraqus." Ven said as they go for their worlds.
Meanwhile Draco leaves Requiem City and returns to Lanes Between and he later finds Terra.
"There you are. What happened?" Draco asked.
"That light took me to an island, where I met a boy named Riku. I have seen something in him. You?" Terra asked.
"I was sent to a city and I met a kid named Nex. Poor kid's goin' through hell, but I can tell he'll get stronger." Draco said.
Just then the two see two lights moving.
"Those lights? Astri?" Draco asked.
"Ven?" Terra asked.
"Master Terra. Master Draco. Find me and Hazama! We must speak at once." A voice called.
"Master Xehanort!" Terra said.
"C'mon. Let's go!" Draco said as they fly through the space.
Draco and Terra arrive at the badlands and they find both Hazama and Xehanort on a tall rock.
"Yo, Hazama! Master Xehanort!" Draco called.
"You both wish to see us?" Terra asked.
"There is no time to lose!" Xehanort said.
"We have such horrible news. It's about Astra and Ventus. They both have learned terrible secrets of their origins." Hazama said.
"Astri?" Draco asked.
"Ven? We just saw 'em. They passed right in front of us. What happened?" Terra asked.
"Ventus and Astra are on their way to their homes. If you two could see the fury in their eyes…" Xehanort said.
"They're capable of anything. They're going to attempt to force the truth out of Lord Fortitudo and Eraqus." Hazama said.
"Master Terra! Master Draco! You both must hurry back and see to your two friends' safety!" Xehanort said.
"Of course!" Terra said.
"Leave it to us!" Draco said as they fly off.
Unknowing to them Xehanort chuckles evilly while Hazama's eyes turn to four crimson eyes.
"Fools! Now, the pieces are in place!" Hazama said in his demonic tone.
"Go. The time has come to take what could be a threat to us." Xehanort said.
"Gladly." Hazama said as he disappears in darkness.
Meanwhile in Divine Kingdom outside the castle in the gardens Fulgur and Zervik are outside playing but then they see something in the sky.
"What's that?" Zervik asked pointing up and Fulgur sees Stella.
"It's Stella and that's…" Fulgur stops talking as he sees someone on Stella. "Astra! She's back!" Fulgur cheered.
"Yay! Let's go tell Master Fortitudo!" Zervik said as they run into the castle.
In the throne room Fortitudo is sitting on his throne and Fulgur and Zervik rush in.
"What is it, boys?" Fortitudo asked.
"It's Astra! She's back! She's back!" Fulgur cheered.
"What?" Fortitudo asked shocked.
"Astra's coming home? That's great." Amora said.
"It is. I must see her." Fortitudo said rushing out of the throne room.
Outside Stella lands on the ground and Astra gets off her unicorn friend and sees the castle.
"We're home…but…" Astra stops talking.
"Astra, you're back? And you're alone?" Fortitudo asked coming out of the castle and he runs for her and hugs her. "What matters is you're home safe. I know you wish to see other worlds, but you're not ready yet. You need to learn…" Fortitudo was cut off.
"Is that what you really think or are you trying to imprison me?" Astra asked.
"What? Why would you think that?" Fortitudo asked.
"Please tell me the truth. Am I really a weapon? Am I supposed to be an α-blade?" Astra asked shocking Fortitudo.
"I see. So, Xehanort must have told you about that. Astra, it is true. While arriving, an…old friend of mine told me everything that someone of dark intentions was intending to use you to create a powerful Keyblade known as α-blade. Its very existence, while powerful, it could spell disaster to everything if fallen into the wrong hands." Fortitudo explained.
"Then, it is true?" Astra asked.
"Yes, but that's why I didn't want you to leave this world. I was trying to protect you from evil's hand. I'm sorry for keeping this too long from you." Fortitudo said.
"Master…" Astra said.
"Come. You will be safe in the castle." Fortitudo said.
"Oh, I don't think that will happen." A voice said and they turn to see Hazama.
"Hazama? What are you doing here?" Fortitudo asked.
"You know, it's a REAL pain in the ass when trying to keep your loved ones safe when they have an inevitable fate to meet, ya know? I suggest you stop prolonging that and give me that girl right now." Hazama said.
"Why would I do that?" Fortitudo asked.
"Because if you don't…I'll have to KILL you!" Hazama said as four crimson eyes appear shocking the two and then unleashes crimson and black chains at the two but Fortitudo destroys them with his Keyblade.
"Hazama, has the darkness possessed you?!" Fortitudo asked.
"Possessed? Foolish lord! I AM the embodiment of darkness itself!" Hazama said as he unleashes crimson and black daggers and attacks at the two.
Meanwhile Draco arrives at Divine Kingdom and he finds both Fortitudo and Astra about to be attacked by Hazama who attacks with his daggers but Orobu manages to speed up and Draco jumps off and blocks the attacks with Dragon's Claw.
"Draco?" Astra asked.
"Draco? You're here?" Fortitudo asked.
"Glad I'm not too late, Master. Hazama! What the hell is wrong with you? Have you lost your damn mind?!" Draco asked.
"Ah, so you've arrived as expected, Draco! Excellent! Shall we begin? Once I destroy them, the darkness in your heart will finally awaken!" Hazama asked.
"Bastard! I can't believe the darkness is possessing you! No…you ARE darkness!" Draco said as he pushes Hazama back. "I freakin' trusted you! You LIED to me the entire time!" Draco yelled.
"Fools!" Hazama yelled as he unleashes crimson and black orbs sending the three back but Draco growls angry.
"Bastard! I'll NEVER forgive you for hurting my friend!" Draco yelled as dark aura appears around him.
"Yes! Unleash your anger and your hate! Give me your darkness!" Hazama said.
"Draco, get Astra out of here! I will handle this!" Fortitudo said.
"Don't worry, Master! I got it!" Draco said as he uses Dragon's Claw to create a portal and throws Astra in it.
"Draco! Master!" Astra called but she and Stella disappear into the portal.
"Draco, will you assist me in stopping Hazama?" Fortitudo asked.
"You bet, Master! Let's kick his ass!" Draco said as they get in their fighting stances.
"Well then, I shall enjoy destroy you. Let us begin with your deaths!" Hazama said.
Meanwhile in Land of Departure Ven returns and lands on the entrance of the castle and he hesitates to come in.
"Ventus, you're alone?" A voice asked and it's Eraqus coming out of the castle. "I tought Aqua would…" Eraqus stops talking as he walks to Ven and places his hands on Ven's shoulders. "Well, what matters is that you're home. You don't belong outside this world yet. You need to stay here where you can learn…" Eraqus was cut off.
"In your prison?" Ven asked.
"What?" Eraqus asked.
"That's your excuse. To keep me imprisoned here, isn't it?" Ven asked.
"What did you hear?" Eraqus asked.
"That Astra and I are supposed to be weapons. She's supposed to be some kind of 'α-blade' and I'm supposed to e some kind of 'X-blade!'" Ven said.
"I knew it…Xehanort… He could never let it go." Eraqus said stroking his goatee.
Flashback:
In the throne room Eraqus is talking to Xehanort.
"Wait, Xehanort! There is a reason the precepts bar us from such knowledge. Why do you seek the X-blade and the α-blade? Would you blanket all worlds into darkness, reduce them to nothing?" Eraqus asked.
"But darkness did cover the world once, in legend. We know so little about the Keyblade War, only that it was just the beginning. Amidst that crisis, a precious light was found. It is a curious tale, and one worth exploring. They say ruin brings about creation. So, what, then, would another Keyblade War bring? When darkness falls, will we be found worthy of the precious light the legend speaks of? I must have these answers. The X-blade and the α-blade must be forged, and with them, the door to the Keyblade War unlocked!" Xehanort said.
"Fool, you would risk an apocalypse out of sheer curiosity? I will NEVER allow it, Xehanort! Not while I live!" Eraqus yelled.
"But once again, you have it all wrong, Eraqus. Darkness is a beginning, you see, not an end. At birth, every one of us emerges from darkness into a world of light, do we not?" Xehanort asked.
"Poetic excuses!" Eraqus yelled. "If words won't dissuade you, only one thing will!" Eraqus said summoning his Keyblade and charges at Xehanort who summons his Keyblade and unleashes two blasts of shadow balls at Eraqus getting him in his right eye and then his left cheek and he kneels to the ground. "Such power… Has the darkness taken you, Xehanort?" Eraqus asked.
"Not your concern." Xehanort said walking away.
Flashback End.
"I failed… I had the chance to stop him and couldn't do it, but I will not fail again." Eraqus said summoning his Keyblade.
"Master! What're you…" Ven stops talking.
"The X-blade and the α-blade have no place in this or any world. Not even Fortitudo can protect Astra for long. Xehanort made his purpose clear…and I am left with no choice. Forgive me…" Eraqus stops talking and just then Terra arrives at Land of Departure and finds Ven and Eraqus."…but you must exist no more!" Eraqus said as he unleashes light chains at Ven.
"Ven!" Terra yelled as he manages to block the chains and confronts his master.
"What?" Eraqus asked.
"Master! Have you gone mad?!" Terra asked.
"Terra! I command you! Stand aside!" Eraqus commanded.
"No!" Terra said as his Keyblade Armor is off.
"You will not heed your master?" Eraqus asked.
"I won't!" Terra answered.
"Why do all my attempts to reach you fail? If you do not have it in your heart to obey, then you will have to share Ventus' fate…" Eraqus said as a tear slides down from his face and he charges at Terra and they start clashing Keyblades.
"Wait, Terra! Stop! He's right…" Ven said.
"Quiet!" Terra snapped.
"Terra…" Ven said.
Eraqus jumps back and unleashes a powerful light sending the two back and Terra picks up Ven and sees Eraqus charging his attack and Terra breathes.
"You may be my master, but I will NOT let you hurt my friend!" Terra yelled as dark aura appears around him.
"Has the darkness taken you, Terra?!" Eraqus demanded.
Terra uses Earthshaker to create a portal and throws Ven in it.
"Wait, Terra!" Ven called but Ven disappears in the portal and Terra and Eraqus prepare to fight each other.
And there's the next chapter. Hope you enjoyed this one. Wow! Just wow! We start with the main stuff and already things are going down! Also, sorry for the cliffhanger, but I felt this should be the end of this chapter. Hope you enjoyed this. Anyway, next time, Draco and Fortitudo fight against Hazama, but realize a horrible truth behind him while Terra fights Eraqus, but things turn out for the worst and meanwhile, Astra and Ven come to a realization of themselves and how they'll forge the two weapons. I'll see you in the next chapter! Don't forget to favorite, follow, and PLEASE review! Take care and bye for now!
