Inside the room where the Mark Of Mastery was to take place, Ambuisto, Terra and Aqua awaited as Master Eraqus walked forward. "Everyone welcome, ah Ambustio I see the darkness clouding your judgement has left." Master Eraqus said as Xehanort blinked. "Yes Master, I had help from Mickey who cleared things up for me." Ambustio stated as Xehanort growled tightened his fist. 'annoying little mouses interference is getting on my nerves...' Xehanort growled. "Today you will be examined for the Mark Of Mastery, Three of the Keyblades chosen stand before us today, This is neither a competition nor a battle for supremacy, Not a test of wills but a test of hearts The three of you may prevail or neither But, I am sure our guest Master Xehanort did not travel all this way to fall short of the mark." Eraqus said as Ambustio looked towards Xehanort and glared as the older master just whistled.
"I trust you are ready?" He asked as all three nodded in YES as Master Eraqus readied his keyblade. "Than let the examination begin!" he shouted summoning five orbs of light before suddenly. Unknown to them Master Xehanort waved his hand as darkness was infused into these orbs. "What the, Aqua, Terra be careful." Ambustio shouted. "Right Ambi!" Terra shouted. "Got it B-Baby." Aqua stated before cursing. 'Why can't I say that without stuttering.' Aqua muttered to herself. Ambustio charged in and quickly slashed down on one slicing through the Darkness as she smirked causing Xehanort to growl. 'Vanitas can you hear me?" Xehanort asked as he watch the Mark Of Mastery play out. "Yes Master?" A voice answer over his ear pierced. "New playn we need to keep Ambustio away from Terra at all costs!" He stated after a long pause. "Yes Master." He said as he turned his attention back to the Master Exam in time for the battle part.
"Now Terra, Aqua you two will face each other in combat as for you Ambustio..." Master Eraqus said walking forward before readying his Keyblade. "You will face me but remember, there are no winners only truths For when Equal Powers clash their true nature is revealed, Ambustio you've come a ways since Mickey brought you from Treasure Island now lets see how much shall we?" He asked as Ambustio nodded readying her keyblade. The four blades clashed with each other Ambustio keeping her distance when need be as Master Eraqus was way more skilled than she was. As Terra and Aqua were going back and forth Aqua nearly hit Terra as he backed off as Aqua charged in suddenly Terra growled before some dark aura surrounded his hand but he was able to just barley deflect it away but not without Master Eraqus taking notice.
Once the battles ended Master Eraqus spoke. "We have deliberated and reached an agreement after some arguments." Master Eraqus stated as he nodded at his Pupils. "Terra, Aqua, Amubstio you all performed tremendously however, only Aqua and Ambustio have shown the mark of mastery." Master Eraqus explained. Ambustio, having heard this was conflicted on one hand she was happy her and Aqua advanced...on the other however. "Terra..." Ambustio muttered.
"Terra, you failed to keep the darkness within you in check, but there is always next time that is all. Aqua, Ambustio as our newest keyblade masters you are entitled to certian knowllage please wait here for further instructions." Master Eraqus said as he took off Ambustio looked at Xehanort as he had this big old smirk on his face. 'why the hell are you smirking Xehanort...did you have something to do with this?' Ambustio questioned. "The Darkness...where did It come from..." Terra muttered to himself.
Meanwhile outside Ambustio closed her eyes before hearing a thud. "hey Mickey still struggling with that charm?" Ambustio asked. "It's harder than it looks OH HO!" He said keeping his cheerful nature causing Mickey to walk up. "So going at this alone?" Mickey asked. "Don't get me wrong Mickey I love Aqua but...something is just not right Terra never showed that kind of darkness before..I know the teachings of the Keyblade tell us there is Darkness within every heart but..." Ambustio stated. "But?" Mickey asked. "But, Terra would never willingly use something like that, something is off!" Ambustio stated. "I see...so you are venturing out to find out about that huh?" Mickey asked.
"Yep" Ambustio stated. "Well I came to tell you Master Eraqus has opened the lanes between this is your chance." Mickey stated with a small smile as Ambustio grinned before hugging Mickey as she slammed her hand on her suit's activation before transforming into her Orange and Red suit that protected her when traveling before throwing her keyblade into the air transforming it into her traveling vehicle as she jumped on it zooming up into the sky leaving the land of departure. "I'll find out the truth Terra...I promise..." Ambustio stated zooming off not noticing Master Xehanort watching from below. "Send the Unversed in more frequent numbers after her..." He muttered with an evil smirk.