For Day 16 of the Kingdom Hearts 3 Countdown Challenge - Rivalry.
Terra was becoming more and more unstable by the day. Xehanort needed to go to the Keyblade Graveyard to create the x-Blade, but once he did, Terra's will might—
That sly fox. Who would've thought Eraqus would think to escape death and help his fool of a pupil. And who would've thought Terra's stubborn mind would resist for so long after his heart and body had succumbed.
"You think you're the only one who knows how to play this game," came a familiar voice deep in the depths of Terra's heart.
Xehanort slowly turned around to face the figure hidden there in the shadows.
"Eraqus."
"You think you understand the prophecy, but it's like I told you before: don't underestimate the light."
Xehanort crossed his arms behind his back and began a slow walk around Eraqus. "Make no mistake, my old friend. The only one doing any underestimating around here is you. Darkness shall prevail and light expire, and after that, the World will be reborn."
"You think you'll be in control, but those pesky pawns just might have a few tricks up their sleeves," Eraqus said, like they were boys playing a game of chess in the Master's study once more.
Hmph. "Is that so?"
"You won't be the one to open the door, Xehanort. I will make sure of that if it's the last thing I do."
With that he disappeared back into Terra's heart. No matter. Xehanort wasn't about to let all his hard work be undone.
Soon. It was only a matter of time before his careful plans paid off.