Chapter 3

He had never expect to be drawn to such a small world, yet here he was. Luxu really only came for one, but something told him he might be taking two. Now that he was here he senses one with overwhelming light and other with overwhelming darkness. There was something else as well, something that he couldn't put his figure on. He would have to figure it out once he found one of them. That would however wait till morning as it was night now.

For now he would set up camp and sleep. Luxu felt he was going to need it and he rubbed his temples. Two new students, he really must be crazy. Then again, if his inkling was correct they were connected and one would refuse to leave without the other. A shiver moved through him as one of them felt to be close by. These two had great potential. Even so, he was waiting till morning to find one of them and talking to them.

Xehanort sighed as he reached home though it really wasn't a home. The place was falling apart and full of rats. It was however the only place he had to stay. Harmony and her mother had tried to get her father to let him stay there, but the man had once again refused to see reason. He supposed the rumors about what had happened to his father didn't help. The man had deserved it though, every bit of pain and Xehanort had enjoyed his screams.

He went in the building and headed to the small room he used. The was a mattress off in one corner and he had his clothing in airtight bins to keep bugs and the rats out. The rats also didn't seem to come in his room much and he was thankful for that at least. Xehanort released a sigh before he laid down. He would have to go fishing tomorrow as he was out of food.

The silver sighed before he closed his eyes as distant thunder sounded. A small smile graced his lips as he loved a good storm. Though if it was truly bad he would end up sneaking into Harmony's room through the open window. Her parents didn't hold her during the storms even when they knew about her fear. Not that he could blame her after what she had been through. He would most likely be afraid too if he had gone through that.

The storm passed them by not even bad enough to having him going over there. The soft rain mixed with the sounds of the sea put him to sleep. The morning came too early and he groaned having never been a morning person. Xehanort blinked before pulling himself out of bed. Might as well get the fishing done early.

A sigh left him as she graced himself up and headed to the bins he kept his clothing in. He pulled out a pair of pants and a tank top begetting undress. Xehanort threw his dirty clothes into another bin and sighed. The silver really did hate the ocean but he really didn't have choice as he needed food. He slipped his shoes on before heading out of the house that was now falling apart and head for the shore. The boy had a spot that was away from town that was good for fishing. Though gah he always got the feeling he was being watched.

Xehanort did wonder who would watch him fish but could really only think of one person. He did do it shirtless so he would not be surprised if Harmony was the one watching. A small smile appeared as he liked to think it was her. She did always seem to appear after he was done. As if she was already in the area and her cheeks were always flushed even though she wasn't out of breath. He would keep a better eye on the shore to see if he could spot her.

One of them was coming, Luxu could feel it. Turning he noticed a boy coming with the need supplies to catch fish. It was an island so that didn't surprise him. What did was his appearance mostly his eyes. This boys eyes were gold and that was not a normal color. A shiver went down his spine as he felt the potential power this boy had and it was all darkness. There was a bit of light, but it was mostly residual and there was something else.

Luxu eyes went wide as he finally figured it out. This boy who was almost pure darkness was connected to someone, someone who was almost pure light. There was no way he would be able to take one without the other. He did however want to see the reaction if he only asked one. Would this boy insist on not leaving without the person he was connected too? Did he even know about the connection to begin with? This left the Master with so many questions.

" Who are you?" Xehanort asked stopping we're the shore started. He had never seen this person before so they couldn't be from town. The island was small, so unbearably small, but everyone knew each other.

" What would you say if I told you I could take you to another world?" Luxu asked watching as the boys eyes widened in shock. He also sensed another coming and he soon saw her. She was the that was almost pure light. " Would you come with me to my world?"

Harmony stopped in her tracks having just heard what the stranger was asking. She knew Xehanort hated the islands. This world was too small for him and she knew he would leave it in a heartbeat. The thought of him leaving hurt and before another word could be said she turned and ran. She didn't even notice Xehanort running after her. It wasn't until he got a hold of her wrist and yanked her back did she stop.

She was crying, he could see the tears rolling down her cheeks as she looked back at him. Xehanort pulled her against him his arms going around her. " Harmony, I would never leave without you." He stated truthfully as he held her tightly.

" But I know how much you hate it here." She started crying against his chest. This world was so small, too small for him. He wanted to go out and see things, things that would never be here.

He did hate it here, but she made it bearable. Harmony was his rock and to leave her would mean losing what little sanity he had. " We could go together." Xehanort stated as he pulled back enough to look at her. " How does that sound?"

Harmony sniffed as she looked up at him. Feeling His hand come up and cup her cheek she leaned into the touch as he wiped away the tears. " You know I'm with you till the end of the line." She stated a small smile graced her lips. The tears had slowed to a stop though her eyes were going to be a bit puffy for a little bit.

Xehanort chuckled and shook his head a bit. " Let's go tell him together then." He stated as he moved to head back toward the man. The silver was not surprised when Harmony seemed to glue herself to his side. Strangers were not something anyone here was used too. They soon made it back to the man in the black coat.

" So, what's your answer?" Luxu asked as he saw the two come back together. The girls eyes were puffy and somewhat red, so she had been crying. The look in her eyes and the light he saw there, almost more light then what should be in a person. How has she managed it with him so close? But he could see it, they fit like puzzle pieces.

" If one of us goes, we both go." Harmony stated her voice strong as she looked at the mysterious man. He did not give her a bad vibe, but it wasn't good either.

A smile they couldn't see appeared on his lips and he nodded. " Very well, both of you go pack and let your families know your leaving."

Xehanort blinked as that had been too easy. Almost as if this stranger had already known their answer. Even so he was getting off this small world and going somewhere else. He was also going with Harmony and that was always what he had hoped for. Looking down at her he saw the shock in her eyes. " Come on, I will walk you home."

Harmony only nodded as she was having trouble processing what had just happened. There had been no need for convincing him ether. He had just chuckled and told them both to pack. Oh god, her father was going to be livid. Or would he smile? Both her parents often said she was meant for more than this small island could ever offer. It was all so much to swallow.

Xehanort took her home before going to that wretched place that he was living in. He really didn't have a suitcase but as he neared the building he saw the man again. " How did you?"

" Your energy is easy to track, So is hers." Luxu stated as he jumped down from the roof. " This place is in horrible condition. Why do you live here?"

" It wasn't always like this." The boy stated as his shoulder hunched forward a bit. " After my mother died everything went down hill." The only good thing he had left was Harmony now.

" I see." Luxu stated as he looked at his new apprentice. " Let's get you packed and then we can go and get the girl." He stated as he headed inside there was a duffle he had gotten for the boy. " So, are the rumors true?"

" What rumors?" Xehanort asked swallowing a bit. Did this man already about his father?

" The once about you killing your father? I get the feeling he wasn't a great guy." Luxu stated a bit sympathetic. In fact he had been told by one woman that the man had been very abusive. " I would say he got what he deserved."

" You won't tell her, will you?" Xeha asked knowing there was no point in hiding the truth from this man. " Harmony can't know. She'll leave me all alone if she finds out."

Luxu took a long look at the boy and sighed. He was heavily reliant on the girl. She appeared to be his mental rock and though it was good to have one he relied on her too much. That was going to bite him in the ass at some point. " She has most likely heard the rumors too and if she hadn't left you yet I don't think she will."

That was true, the rumors had been going around for months as she hadn't left him. Still he really didn't want her to know he had actually did it. Xehanort didn't want her to see him as the monster he saw. It was funny, he was so twisted and yet he was trying to protect her. To keep her light from being snuffed out even though he was a creature of shadows, of darkness. " Please, I don't want her to see me as everyone else does."

" Fine, for the moment I will keep your secret." Luxu stated as he looked at the boy. " Now pack what you need so we can go get her."

The silver merely nodded as he started to pack and was soon finished swallowing a bit. He was actually leaving this too small world and Harmony was coming with him. It was a dream come true for Xehanort and hopefully Harmony would do well. He knew she didn't necessarily agree with him on his small and closed off their World was. Blinking he threw the duffle bag over his shoulder before grabbing his violin. " Alright, I am ready."

" Good, lead the way." Luxu stated as he smiled a bit under his hood. Why did he get the feeling this boy was gonna end up with his key, the one his master had given him. A sigh left him before he followed his new pupil to his other knew pupil. When they got there she had two bags outside and two boxes. Woman, they always had to have a lot of stuff. It appeared she was saying goodbye to her parent so they stayed back a bit. It was best to let her have the time she needed.