AN: Talk between Sora and Ventus
Games description
Sora quickly got dressed and headed for the play island, where he and his friends wanted to meet. Kairis and Rikus boots were already there and so he headed for the cave. The cave was empty and Sora had time to look at the pictures drawn at the walls. One of them showed Sora and Kairi sharing a Papou Fruit. It had been drawn years ago, a mere joke, but in lights of recent events between Sora and Kairi, maybe it had meant more. An eternal bond. Soras thoughts were interrupted by Riku and Kairi entering the cave. Both of them shortly looked at the drawn pictures, before turning to the door. Before they could summon their keyblades, Sora quickly spoke up:"Before we start, I have to tell you something. Ventus contacted me last night!"
That got Kairis and Riku attention. Sora quickly repeated Ventus words again. With each sentence Riku and Kairi became more worried. After Sora had ended his speech, Kairi asked:"Is it worth the risk? We could change everything and then, who knows what is going to happen!" Sora quickly answered:"What choice do we have? These games were send to us for a reason. The letter spoke of war and casualties. People will die, worlds be destroyed. If we have any chance of reducing the losses I'll take it. We three are Keyblade wielders, it is our mission to protect the worlds and their inhabitants!" At this speech, Riku and Kairi exchanged a quick glance. Riku said:"What has happened to us? Yesterday, we were just kids, with no idea about the keyblade or other worlds. Today, we are talking about preventing a war and reducing casualties! How the hell did it change so quickly?"
Like on cue, Sora heard a voice in his head:"You lost any chance for normality, the moment you touched a keyblade for the first time!" Sora literally sprung into the air at the sound of the voice. He asked:"Ventus?" The voice answered, clearly amused:"Do you really think, I would miss the chance to see, what my dear host is up to in the future! Also it's boring to be in your head the entire time! I must say that was a great speech, but I think your friends are pretty shocked. Also, stop assessing my memories! You took the material for the speech right from Master Eraqus!"
Soras thoughts were interrupted by Kairi, questioning, if he was alright. Sora quickly answered:"Everything is fine. Seems like Ventus is now totally awake. He just spoke to me and he will be observing, what is going to happen. It doesn't matter now. How about we get this party started?" The three simultaneously stretched out their hands, summoning their keyblades and pointing them at the door. Just as instructed, the pictured a safe place, where they would have the time to play the games through. Three beams of Light, Karis white, Soras Red and Rikus a dark blue, shoot from the tips of the blades and hitting the door. The door slowly opened itself, leading to a big room, with multiple doors leading away from the main room. As soon as they entered, the door closed behind them, but they weren't worried.
Just on cue, another letter appeared, Riku quickly grabbing it and reading it out loud:"Thanks for your great cooperation, this will make things much easier. I sent separate letters to your parents, explaining the current situation and the reason for all of it. The place your are now in, is something like a pocket world, a world inside your own world. As long as its exist the time in the outer world will be frozen and only restart, when this world is destroyed, which will happen as soon as it has fulfilled its purpose. It is magically enchanted to withstand any attacks from the outside and it will give you anything you need, since for you, the time will continue to flow normal. Your parents will arrive shortly, so make yourself at home. I'll write from time to time and you can send massages to me using the paper of the letters, in order to ask questions!"
The three did a quick check on the other rooms. A kitchen, several bedrooms, a bath. Everything was ready. Now they just had to wait for their parents to arrive. The three friends sat down, in what looked like the living room again examining the games. Suddenly a bright flash of Light appeared, releasing Soras Mother, Rikus and Kairis parents into the room. The five quickly looked around, before Kairi father spoke up:"So this is the supposed save place? Let get over with this!" He had revived the letter half an hour ago and was very sceptical about the entire thing. All 8 person quickly sat down on the various couches which were placed in front of a big TV screen. Sora had already put the first game in and the intro started.
At the same time, a letter appeared, before Kairis Father:"Now that the games have started, I want to clarify something. I know Sora and Ventus have already speculated, who I am and I can guess what your theory was. Sadly, you were wrong, but don't worry, I will reveal my identity soon enough. Also, I know, some of you are still sceptical about this, but I assure you, I mean you no harm. I simply intend to try and prevent the devastating war that is about to reach all worlds. I wish you good luck for now. May the light of the keyblade illuminate your path and protect you!" The eight were a bit confused at the last part, but Ventus quickly explained to Sora:"A traditional phrase for keyblade wielders. Even when I was still active, it was rarely used. Still, you should feel honoured!" Sora quickly transferred the massage to the others, much to the confusion of the adults and so, Sora had once again explain his connection to Ventus.
He had barley finished, when the game already started. It showed the beach of Destiny Island and a young man with Silver hair, starring into the sunset. He sat:"This world, is just too small!" At this, Ventus released an almost animalistic growl:"Xehanort! How I wish, I could kill you! You are at fault for everything!" Sora was confused at this reaction, but didn't ask. It would be most likely explained in the game!" In the meantime the scene had changed, showing Destiny Island again, but it was already dark. An man in a black cloak stoad at the palm, where Sora and Kairi always met. A figure in a white sheet, obviously unconscious laid over the palm. The man said:"An empty world, like a prison. I imagine you'll be right at home." The face of the person in the sheet was shown.
Sora gasped:"Is that you, Ventus?" Ventus answered:"It is, after Xehanort conducted his experiments on me. Don't ask, I think the game will explain everything!" For everyone else, Sora explained:"That is Ventus and the man beside him is Xehanort The man with the silver hair was him as well!" The rest of the room nodded, but Soras Mother looked worried. She quickly grabbed a letter lying on the table and wrote something on it. When she was finished, the letter disappeared. The others threw confused glances at her, but she just said:"I needed to confirm something. Sora, can you please ask Ven, how far his memories reach back?" Ven quickly answered:"About 14 years! Why is this important?" Soras Mother again shook her head, indicating that she was waiting for the answer.
The scene changed, showing Ventus spiralling into the darkness, until he came to a sudden stop. Beneath him appeared a platform made out of Light. Parts of the platform were missing. A ball of Light appeared before him. Ven asked:"Where am I Who are you?" The ball answered:"I'm a new heart on the way to its body. We are in your heart!" Ven seemed confused:"What are you doing in my heart? Why is a part of it missing?" The light answered:"I don't know why it is damaged. How I came to be in your heart, I saw its light and followed it here. Maybe I can help you so your heart won't be damaged more!" In a flare of light the platform seemed to be repaired again. Ven seemed to be better and said:"Thank you for your help!" The voice answered faintly:"No problem. Now you have to wake up again. Maybe one day, we will meet again. I'll recognize you!" With that the ball of light disappeared and Ven opened his eyes, looking directly at Master Xehanort, who grinned evilly.
The room was silent. Ventus spoke first in Soras head:"That is how we found each other after the battle at the graveyard! I reached out for you, because my heart remembered you. You helped me twice without even knowing anything about me. Without you, I wouldn't have survived!" It was Kairi who asked something out aloud:"What exactly happened to Ventus to put him in such a state?" The others, even her father seemed interested as well. Ventus answered to Sora:"Xehanort did some experiments on me. Too complicated to explain right now, but before that I was his apprentice in the way of the keyblade. I think the game will explain everything." Sora quickly repeated Ventus words for the others. After a few seconds, the later reappeared and Soras mother quickly gabbed it. She quickly read the answer, her getting paler and paler with every word she read. After she had finished, she quickly disapeared from the room, leaving the rest in a state of confusion.