I had another scenario written for Ven's story in Exiled, but it didn't feel quite right and felt super AU, still I'll count it as Bonus alternate content of my mixed ideas... I guess? Well. have fun!

Title: Exiled (Refer to Chapter 3 For Full Summary)

Ventus how could you? Ventus why? I refuse to accept it.

Ventus, youngest of the new Union Leaders. A tragic story hidden in his heart. His timidity and kindness strong, yet deep within was affected by the Great War. A great loss of a dear friend, one who he felt was his one and only. Alone in his union, he did as he was told. His desire for a friend was strong, then one day, he had found the one. One who he felt was special and dear, different yet they both got along. It started with a mission, then with a group, and then a bound through mischievous acts. Life was grand and times were fun. They both were the youngest in the group and yet they still did their best. Sometimes slacking off on duties only to do double time the next day. Then, times changed, the Dandelions were formed and Ventus was personally invited in. His dear friend was too oblivious to the world's problems, and continued with life as usual. Tensions rose within the keybladers, some giving into their own greed, becoming one with their selfish desires, forming into the darkness and ugliness within. Slowly losing all sense of humanity and gaining a mentality of only helping themselves. Ventus was soon asked to be a leader and he approached his dear friend. This friend, despite their carefree ways knew of the great dangers ahead. Refusing to join right away, his dear friend set out to seek out others to join the the Dandelions to preserve life and spread light. Day by day, this mission continued till they found themselves on the battle field. That once carefree life, those innocent days all fading as the final task was upon them. One by one, his friend saved those from their grave mistakes, their eyes wide to this senseless war. Some fled, but others raged on in battle. On the way to save another, someone struck this dear friend down. This battle continued until were down or disappeared from sight. The remaining came to the battle ground, and there Ventus saw his dear friend.

"I tried as much I could Ven."

"You can still be saved, wait here I can find help!" He cast a cure spell and ran off to find someone from the Dandelions. It helped a little , but life was slowly escaping from her shallowing breaths. As Ventus left, another friend came.

"Esphmer, you came too…"

"Yes, I'm sorry I haven't seen much of you."

"For…given." They looked at each other and spoke again. "Did you ever… meet your friend… again?"

"It was late, but we eventually met again."

"Good…" lips smiling tiredly they replied "I… don't think… I'll make it Mer…" Eyes slowly closing

"Please… tell my friend… Thank you for me…" The body began to dissolve into light particles.

Esphmer held hands saying words much like to his own friend who fell, then he left in search of others who may have survived. Shortly after, Ventus ran back and saw his friend was beginning to fade out of existence. Seeing their body become transparent made him panic and rush over there.

"No… don't go! Who will I have to goof off with? Who will take me away from missions only to have to make up more work the next day? Who… will I split my popsicles with?" Why was it so hard to call this wielder his friend?

His dear friend slowly faded away and all Ven could do was watch in disbelief. Right there and then, he broke down collapsing in a fit of tears where his friend had once been.

Several days later, they met in the graveyard. He was still kind and timid, but the experience left him with a new level to his actions. It left him with untrust. His one and only true friend gone, how could he believe these new leaders chosen by Master Ava. 'Were they really to be trusted? Even if they were, can I be strong enough to save them?' Thus this darkness slowly manifested and grew to one who would call him weak.

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Again, after rereading it, I felt it didn't fit his character quite right. Also, if you could tell, I thought what if Ventus lost a friend in a similar fashion as Roxas. Well, if you like the idea, by all means, feel free to expand upon it. Hope you enjoyed!