Feeling my way through the darkness,
guided by a beating heart.
I can't tell where the journey will end,
but I know where it starts.
All I know is darkness.
It's all I see. It's all I feel… But it is not all I am.
I am Master Aqua. I am the light that pierces this darkness.
My feet move me forward. I follow a path; I don't know where it leads, but hopefully it is the path back to the World of Light. Home.
Ven… Terra… I will find you.
I still don't know what these Beings here with me are. They are not Unversed. With those I could feel the negativity pouring from them, trying to infect me, make me feel there was no fight. But these creatures, they're different. It's like they want me to feel. Like my heart gives them strength. The more I think of Ven and Terra, the easier they find me.
It doesn't matter. They're the reason I'm here. To keep them safe.
A black mass appears on the floor in front of Aqua. Master Eraqus' keyblade appears in her hand, her tool of protection in this land of darkness. You will not take me, Aqua says the words while taking aim at the forming shape. I have to get home and you won't stop me!
The sentence finishes.
The Shadow takes form.
The Blizzaga fires from the tip of the keyblade.
The Mark of Mastery shines in this protector of light; as the Blizzaga connects with its target, Aqua cartwheels left and slashes out against another Shadow. Behind her, two Darkballs appear ready to strike. As the first lunges forward, Aqua teleports out of the way, appearing behind the second. Another Blizzaga tears through the two Heartless. Three Neoshadows appear in a triangle around her, the first slashes out and connects. She falters, but only for a second. Turning to reflect the advance of the second Neoshadow's strike, Aqua's reflect shield bursts, harming the foes. A quick respite allows Cura, then retaliation with Firaga Burst; the Neoshadows cannot escape. The spell resolves Aqua of enemies. She is alone in the darkness again.
Terra. Ven. I'm trying to be strong. But it's hard…
Please. Send me a sign.