The midday sun shined bright as Sora stood on the beach. Destiny Island had become a paradise since the defeat of the Heartless. Looking out at the crystal clear tide his eyes slowly closed. Taking in a calming breath he thought back to all those years when he first wielded the Keyblade. He never would have imagined not wanting to leave this world again. Slowly a small smile came to his face as the X-blade appears before him.
"How long are you going to stand behind me?" He asked in a whisper
"Do you know why I'm here Master Sora?" Came a familiar voice
"It's obvious you best be prepared, "Sora replied with a chuckle
In a flash, Sora snatched up the X-blade spinning to his opponent. He was met with mismatched eyes one of ruby and its mate sapphire. His blade was blocked by that of a glowing red blade before being launched away. Skidding across the white sand the master studied his opponent. Hair of a storm cloud and clad in shadowy black he looked to be a true threat. Slowly he recognized this youth he was from that game, this was Yazora.
Dashing with blinding speed Sora charges the swordsman. With a flip Yazora perched on a nearby branch. In the blink of an eye, a storm of crimson energy bolts rushed toward Sora. Leaping Sora hopped along the bolts striking Yazora. Sent to the ground Yazora rolled to his breathing hard. With a smug grin, he wiped the blood from his lip.
"Hope you don't mind if I take this off your hands." He asked gripping a Hi-Potion
"What how did you even get in my pocket?" Sora inquired befuddled
Yazora simply shrugged downing the medicine in one swig. With a laugh, Yazora pounded his chest with his chest. Rejuvenated by the potion Yazora rushed Sora. Swinging his blade to strike the master. Before his blow could meet a metallic clang echoed through the air. As their blades clashed sand blew up around them forming a cloud. As the dust cleared Yazora crumbled to one knee leaning on his sword.
"I concede you win Master Sora," Yazora whispered resting his forehead on his sword.
"You were fighting to win and here I was thinking you just wanted to spare," Sora said with a chuckle
With a kind smile, Sora knelt to look him in the eye. Placing a hand on his shoulder Sora once again studied him. Nudging the youth he stood his face turning stern. Taking a slow breath Sora held out a single hand. In a blink, the Kingdom Key glowing in the sun's light. Springing to his feet Yazora's brow rose at the sight of the master's original blade.
"Master Sora what're doing you've already won." Yazora inquired stepping back
"Your heart is powerful I want to see that you are guided by the light," Sora announced
Stepping back he gave the blade a firm stab into the sand. With a silent wave of his hand, he gestured to the handle. Cautiously the youth approached the weapon reaching out to touch it. As if it were going to bite him Yazora slowly wrapped his hand around the handle. Once he held it in his grip he gave the weapon a sturdy tug. Sand streamed up as the weapon was freed from the sand.
"If you want my advice next I'd go looking for a proper master," Sora stated calling the key back
"Master Sora why can't you train me?" Yazora questioned
"There are why better people who can teach you but I can give you a good meal, a place to rest every so often " Sora answered giving him a pat on the back
"I would like that," Yazora stated meekly
"Heh what a nice moment mind if I join in Master Sora?"
Suddenly a chill traveled down Sora's spine. On reflex, he glanced over his shoulder only to freeze in shock. In the shadow of a palm tree stood Vanitas a sinister grin on his lips. He like Ventus had aged. He looked less childlike taken on an outfit like that of his creator making him an oddity on the island. The golden eyes of Xehanort glowed as he summoned his keyblade. Resting the Void Gear over his shoulder he started his approach.
With a glance to Yazora, the duo spun in sync. Mid spin Sora tossed the Kingdom Key summoning the X-Blade. As he walked a shadowy cloud appeared at Vanitas' feet. Every stride summoned a group of Neo Shadows. Each one of the lanky creatures watched his every step. Upon reaching the duo he turned his attention to the master slyly grinning.
"Do you have any idea what I've been through since your big blue buddy tossed me through that door?" Vanitas questioned
"Not a clue and honesty I couldn't care less, but do tell why are here?" Sora snapped tightening grip on his weapon
"Are you stupid or something I'm here to kill you. snarled grabbing Yazora by the shirt
As Yazora fell to the shadowy creatures swarmed him. With every move, a trail of darkness followed. In a blink, Sora was in front of Vanitas blocking his approach. Halting his blade he swiveled back to Yazora a determined expression on his features.
"Go and don't look back!" Sora yelled doing his best to hold Vanitas back
"But Master Sora, what about you?" Yazora questioned flinching in fear
"Just go now!" Sora snarled shoving Vanitas back
Clinching his eyes shut Yazora spun fleeing down the beach. As he ran unsure of where he was going a scream reached his ears. He was jerked to a sudden stop as something caught his arm squeezing gently. Glancing over he was met with the sight of deep blue hair and a slight frown. Slowly the woman released his arm speaking in a soft motherly tone.
"We need to hurry." She whispered