Anna is crying as Crystalmaiden62 handed her a flan.
Crystal: I know you sad, but please have some flan.
Anna: Thanks. (starts eating)
Blair: What's up with Anna.
Crystal: She's just sad. This chapter will explain it all.
Blair: Oh okay then.
Crystal: So time for the Disclaimers!
Disclaimers: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Disney. I only own Anna and Lunar Wish so no flames.
Crystal: Well, hope you like it.
Chapter 13: Master Aqua and Goodbyes
After a much needed meal, Aqua and I went to leave with Ventus. Being the oldest and stronger, she decided to piggy-back carry Ven and I walked beside them.
"Ven needs a safe place." Aqua said as I sighed. Yeah, I may not like the place he'll be sleeping in but at least I'll find a way to keep him safe, some how. Suddenly, Ven raised is arm, summoned his keyblade and created a portal of light. 'Ven,' I thought for a minute, knowing where it would take us, 'I know you just want to go home. I wish we can still call it that after what Xehanort did.' Still, even when all is said and done it will be kind of like a home. Just with not emotion. "All right. If that's where you want to go; let's go, Anna."
"Right." I held on to Ven's hand as we walked into the portal. I know that he won't notice but I just want to be there. We've stuck together through this whole thing and I want to at least feel close to him until the end. Still, we soon arrived at the destination and I looked up at the destroyed castle I called my second home. Aqua gasped as she saw the darkness around our once bright and wonderful place. I don't blame her though; this place is really her home with Terra, Ven, and Master Eraqus. I noticed something on the ground and ran to pick it up.
"What is it?"
"It's Master Eraqus's keyblade." I said, turning to her and she took it. "I can carry Ven, you need to keyblade to fix this world."
"Yes, thank you Anna." She said handing Ven to me and we climbed up the stairs to the castle. At least the castle inside wasn't much affected other than a few bits of the roof on the floor, it just looked darker thanks to the lack of light in this world now. I placed Ventus onto Master Eraqus's throne and I turned when I felt Aqua place a hand on my shoulder. "Anna, you know what I need to do to protect this world." It wasn't a question; it was a statement and I nodded.
"You have to lock the keyhole of this world to transform this world to keep it safe." I said looking around. "When you do that, you'll be the only one who'll know the secrets in this place and that means Ven will be safe. The rest will have to deal with being lost to oblivion."
"We'll lock the keyhole together." She stated and I didn't expect this.
"Aqua…."
"If anything happens to me, at least you'll be able to check on Ven while I'm gone." She said holding out Master Eraqus's keyblade to me. "I'm sure Master Eraqus would want this." I looked at it but I'm still unsure.
"What if I can save you?" I asked, looking up at her. "I'm willing to take your place in what'll happen to you."
"No." Aqua said, putting her hand back on my shoulder. "You're the Destiny Keeper. You need to survive."
"But Aqua…"
"It's okay." She said, with a small smile. "If things happen, it happens. Just promise you'll be there to help bring us together again." She looked really serious and smiled before taking her hand off of my shoulder. "Please, Anna." I couldn't answer her but nodded anyway. I joined Aqua behind the thrones and we both held Master Eraqus's keyblade, pointing it at his throne as a keyhole appeared and releasing some wind at us. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." I said and we plunged our Master's keyblade into the keyhole, creating a blinding light and a sad empty feeling. When the light left, we looked to see the chamber changed into a smaller room and the throne was white. In fact everything in the room apart from us had the color white. This room seemed to have a few things of Master Eraqus's powers, like the chains decorating the floor and the heart symbols he would give us. Ven still sat there on the throne and I sighed. Poor Ven, he'll need to stay here for his safety but what if...
"I know it's a lonely place, but you'll be safe." Aqua said, in comfort as she stroked his head. "Terra, Anna, and I will be back to wake you up before you know it."
"Aqua..." What can I say? I have a plan but will it work?
"Come on, Anna."
"Right." I followed her out of the chamber and we walked toward the exit of the castle. Everything about this castle is empty, there's not warmth or any kind of happiness in this place. It wasn't anything like the original castle, still Ven doesn't know. We finally made it out of the castle and we looked to see the different in this castle as well as the surroundings. The castle it self looked completely different than the inside. The outside was like a brownish color with some stain glass windows and a few statues and the mountains and hills that surrounded that area were gone and replace with a dark nothingness. "Castle Oblivion."
"What?" Aqua asked, looking at me as I stared up at the castle.
"We should call this place Castle Oblivion." I said, sadly. "The castle we knew has been lost to oblivion. It seems like a fitting name." Aqua didn't answer as she turn away from looking at the castle and out to the distance. I turned away too as I heard a familiar male voice in my head and I'm sure Aqua could hear it too.
"Aqua... Anna... Put an end to me."
"Terra, tell us where to find you." Aqua said and I took Aqua's hand.
"You don't need him to tell you. I know where he is."
"Why didn't you say anything?"
"Because... I can't say its Terra or not right now." I sighed as Aqua stared at me. "When you see him, you'll see what I mean. For right now, lets head to Radiant Garden."
"Right." So we summoned out armors and gilders and flew off. Unlike with Ventus, our talks while flying were fun and it was a nice thing. With Aqua, she stayed silent and even when I tried talking to her she was more focus on saving Terra. I really miss Ventus, all those times are just memories for now. Until he wakes up, they'll just be memories to bring me close to him but they'll never wake him up. We soon saw Radiant Garden and there was a very think darkness over the place that I sure knew wasn't the night sky. "What kind of darkness is this?" Aqua asked, shock by this amount of darkness.
"Its Xehanort, come on." I flew toward the world with Aqua close behind. We landed in the Outer Gardens and it did seem really dark in Radiant Garden, I can't even see the moon and the stars.
"Terra has to be around here." Aqua said before running off.
"Aqua, wait a minute!" But Aqua was already gone. Not good. I ran after her and I arrived in the Town Square just in time to see Xehanort lifting Aqua by the neck into the air. "Let her go!" I yelled summoning Lunar Wish.
"Fight it Terra please!" Aqua cried and Xehanort let her go, struggling a little as his hands went to his face.
"Terra's heart as been extinguished," Xehanort spoke as Aqua gasped, "smothered by the darkness within him." He made to strike her but I fired a Lunar Light spell at him and Aqua jumped back.
"My name is Master Aqua." Aqua stated, summoning her keyblade, looking very serious. "Now return our friend's heart or pay the price!" He tried to strike us from behind but we instantly moved away.
"Your voices can not reach him now." Xehanort smirked as we glared at him.
"Don't be sure of that, Xehanort. Terra's stronger than us give it credit for." I growled as we attacked him. Okay, I don't feel like I can handle Xehanort on my own. I never battled him in his old man body but in Terra's body, he's a lot stronger and faster and before I can even really get a few hits he's already hit me a couple times. On top of that, I'm not even physically strong so my best attacks do the most damage. Which makes sense since they're light spells against dark ones. Aqua, on the other hand can really hold her own against him; both on a magic and physical level. It also doesn't help that I have no real element other than light, Terra has not only darkness but earth attacks as well along with his normal moves. Still, with Aqua and me working together we still managed to beat down Xehanort.
"Anna! Use another Lunar Light! I think it'll finish him!"
"Right! Lunar Light!" I yelled, aiming another Lunar Light and it looked like Xehanort was finally down.
"Not yet!" He stood up, and I could see darkness around him. "I will guide you into the depths of darkness." He then summoned from himself, out of nowhere, the shadow monster and then covered the area in weird purple flames.
"Can't you just stay down?" I yelled, as we got attacked by the shadow. Okay, I really hate this shadow. It rains dark death from the skies, shoots out large balls of darkness, and so many other annoying things that made me really annoyed. And if things couldn't get any weirder, the shadow charged at me and grabbed me when I couldn't dodge in time.
"Anna!" Aqua screamed as I struggled. Suddenly, I felt the creature let go and I looked to see I was in this bright golden light and the shadow was standing a little ways away and behind it was Terra. That's right: Terra is kind of like the shadow.
"Terra!" I yelled trying to get his attention but the shadow kept throwing darkness at me. "Get out of my way!" I screamed, using my Aero spell to help me jump higher into the air over the shadow and to Terra.
"Anna, I need your light!"
"Right!" I nodded and we raised our keyblades up. "Light!" I was sent back and I looked to see Xehanort was still there with his shadow. Even with me, my light isn't enough for Terra. He needs another friend. "Aqua, let that thing grab you!"
"What?"
"Just trust me!" I yelled as the shadow came at us and grabbed us. We soon arrived back in that golden light and there again was Terra with the shadow.
"Terra!"
"Come on!" We dodged all of the shadow's attacks and we made it to Terra.
"Terra, you're okay!" Aqua cheered as we reached him.
"We don't have much time, we need to combined out light." Terra said urgently.
"But Terra, that'll mean you'll..."
"It doesn't matter, as long as Xehanort is gone for good." Terra said as he looked to Aqua. "You ready?"
"Yes." She then looked to me. "Anna, we need your help."
"Okay, let's finish this."
"Light!" We yelled, combining our light and thus weakening Xehanort's hold over Terra. We returned back to the reality in Radiant Garden and to see a golden light around Xehanort as he seemed to be struggling.
"Stop fighting back!" Xehanort ordered as he struggled before suddenly going extremely stiff.
"Terra, I know you're in there!"
"Please Terra! Think before you act!" I yelled at him, hoping he wouldn't do what he was supposed to do. He just glared at his arm that held the keyblade as he seemed to struggle to move this keyblade toward his chest.
"This'll teach you. Get out of my heart!" I knew it was Terra and he'd stab himself with the keyblade.
"Terra!" Aqua screamed in shock and worry. At once, he dropped the keyblade as it vanished and the dark shadow fell making a hole of darkness and Terra fell in.
"Terra! No!" At once, we jumped into grab him. Changing into our armors and summoned our gliders and flew down toward Terra as he fell deeper and deeper into that darkness. But it was getting harder since Terra was falling down fast. "The darkness can't have you!" Aqua instantly sped up to Terra and caught him. "Anna, help me!"
"Right!" I helped push Aqua and Terra toward the light up it was getting harder and the hole was closing. At this rate we'll all be lost. I have to do something. I instantly got out of my armor and I placed it with Aqua and Terra.
"Anna, what are you doing?"
"Saving you!" But Aqua shook her head and got out of her armor too and she had the arms of her armor around Terra and me. "Aqua, what are you doing?"
"Anna, you're still needed. I know you'll be the one to bring us all back together again." Aqua said as I shook my head as tears fell down my face. Aqua placed her keyblade into Terra's hand before looking back at me. "I'm with you both. Remember your promise, Anna."
"Aqua, don't!"
"Go!" Aqua yelled, launching Terra and me to the hole as she continued to fall into the darkness. When we got out, I instantly scrambled to the hole to get Aqua back but the hole was closed. I couldn't save Aqua. I couldn't save anyone! I looked to Terra next to me. If I strike Terra with my keyblade, maybe Xehanort will come out but I don't know what the outcome will be. What will happen if I change fate?
Don't do it Anna! I heard Lunar scream in my head.
"Why should I listen to you anymore? You lied to me all this time." I argued summoning my keyblade glare at it. "Give me one good reason why I should listen to you this time."
You'll endanger Sora and Riku if you remove Xehanort's heart from Terra! Lunar yelled as I stared in shock. It'll recreate Xehanort and he'll target new keyblade wielders and that includes Sora and Riku and he'll go after the princess of heart like Kairi earlier than fated.
"So, if I remove Xehanort now, Sora, Riku, and Kairi will be in danger now. If I leave him, he'll come after them in ten years." I muttered, looking down at Terra. I really don't have any other option. I turned away from Terra and summoned my armor and glider and flew off. I can't let Kairi and the others be in danger now. They're only kids, they've got so much ahead of them. 'Ven, Aqua, Terra, I'm sorry but I just can't' I thought as I started crying as I flew back to the Mysterious Tower. I trudged up the stairs to speak with Master Yen Sid, he might be the only one I can look to right now. When I got there, Yen Sid and Mickey were waiting there.
"Anna, you have returned. I assume you and Master Aqua weren't able to remove Xehanort."
"No, I'm sorry but I was told if I do remove Xehanort right now, three innocence will lose the childhood they need. They'll be important for the future so I couldn't remove Xehanort from Terra." I said, sadly but I didn't expect the next words from Yen Sid.
"Very well, you have passed your mark of mastery exam." I stared at the old wizard, as Mickey looked just as shocked as me.
"What?"
"This was a test for you, Anna. This was to see if you were worthy enough to be the Destiny Keeper. You kept the events the way it should be, proving you can do your job." This can't be right.
"I can't be a Master. I spent most of my time aiming to get my powers to save my friends and change fate." I pointed out, feeling the sadness fill me at my false hope. I should've known nothing would ever change. "Even when I did, I failed. I couldn't save Aqua and I chose to run from Terra. I don't deserve the title of Master!"
"Be that as it may, your powers, as well as the strength of your heart and determination, has proven you do deserve this at least." Yen Sid said as I looked down at my feet.
"I'm sorry, I may have the title of Master but I don't want to. I won't accept I'm a Master if it meant me having to run away from my friend like that." I said, shaking my head.
"Still, your task has finished for now. You'll have to return home to your dimension soon and return here when the time you're needed comes again." Yen Sid pointed out getting up from his table and moving to stand in front of me.
"What? When do I have to leave?" I asked as Yen Sid shook his head.
"I can not say, only the Lunar Wish will know that answer." Yen Sid said as I summoned my keyblade. "Right now, you must rest. You've had a long journey."
"Yes, thank you." I said and I followed Mickey out of the room.
"Are you okay, Anna?" Mickey asked as I shook my head.
"No, I lost my friends and my Master and now I've been given the title of Master. It's just not fair that after all this, I lost so many important things to me and got this title I was aiming for at the beginning means nothing now." I said, feeling my tears return. I can't hide this grief and pain inside me. Not only did I not save Ven and the others, I just set myself up for failure and still things happened. Why did it have to be like this?
"Don't worry, you're light will help them." I looked down at Mickey as we stood in front of a door. "You're still their friend, Anna. I'm sure they understand you tried to help."
"Yeah, I guess..." I said and went into the room to see a bed waiting for me with a long white shirt. At least Yen Sid made the room for me.
Anna, will you listen to me? Lunar asked as I lay in bed.
"I really don't want to talk to you." I growled and turned away.
Anna, I'm really sorry for not telling you. I really am. I just didn't know how to say it. You understand, right?
"Lunar, I kind of do understand but this grief of mine is really getting in the way." I growled, closing my eyes.
I just wanted to let you know you'll only have less than a day to say your goodbyes.
"What, why so little time?" I asked, my eyes snapping open.
The time change won't last much longer now that you've finished your duties here. To your world, you never left. Lunar answered and I sighed.
"I'll just have to make it worth it." I said, closing my eyes again. "I'll only be able to visit a few worlds though."
Will you be okay with that?
"Yeah, there are few worlds I need to check out though before I leave." I said, turning to sleep.
Anna, none of this was your fault.
"No, but it feels like I couldn't do anything either. That's why I'm upset." I sighed, trying to let sleep hit me. "Even though you didn't tell me, I should've known. Fate can never change."
Anna... But I fell asleep before Lunar could say anymore. I know I only have that one day to visit the worlds I need to I'll have to skip a few. 'It's okay though.' I thought. 'As long as I go visit the worlds I need to.' The next morning, I woke up really early. Not like me but I have something really important to do. I changed and went to the desk where some paper, pens and pencils were. Anna, what are you doing?
"Writing a letter for Ven. Just in case he wakes up and I'm not there to explain things." I said, not looking up as I wrote. It took only five minutes to finish the letter and I read it over. "Yep, that looks good." I got up and left my room to see Mickey looking happy. "Good morning Mickey."
"Morning, are you going to be okay, Anna?"
"I think so, I'm gonna try and make my last day worth while." I said as Mickey nodded.
"Well, at least you're feeling better." No I'm not, I still feel the grief and pain. I just can't make it any worse by making this last day too sad. I can't think of that now! I went out and instantly flew off to the Dwarf Woodlands. I don't know if the dwarfs still have a thing against me but at least I can see Snow White happy for a bit. I got there just in time to see Snow White with her prince and the dwarfs and they all looked happy. I wonder if Snow White will remember Ven and me in the later years. Well, that one I just really want to check on. I turned away, making to leave for another world when,
"Look, it's the diamond thief!" Oh god, Grumpy!
"Oh Anna!"
"Sorry, gotta go!" I yelled and flew off. Man, Grumpy still thinking I'm a diamond thief. At least when Ven was here... No! No thoughts that'll make me sad! I skipped over the Castle of Dreams and to the Enchanted Domain. I've always wanted to see this scene in person ever since I was a kid, when Flora and Merrywhether as still fighting over the color of the dress. I landed in the forest clearing and made it to the bridge to see a familiar dark figure. "I see you're still around Maleficent." I said as the evil witch turned to me. "I'd think you'd die after getting stabbed with a magic sword."
"I have much to do to be killed in such a way." Maleficent said, with a smirk. "I see that you are alone. You have completed your task for now. You must feel resentment for having lost your friends, my dear."
"I'm not joining you if that's what you mean." I glared as she scoffed.
"What would I need of a being of light? I desire only darkness and power. If anything I would see to your demise."
"As I see to yours, witch." I said walking pass her. "I may be gone but when I come back, you'll pay for all you've done."
"Such, confidence. Well then, I would so dearly like to see you try when I plunge all the worlds into darkness." She said and vanished. 'Crazy old hag.' I thought as I walked to the castle. It's her fault that she tempted the darkness in Terra's heart but at least Aqua was there to help beat her up in her dragon form. I sighed and looked up at the sky. We each made our mark some how. I shook my head, trying to shake the thoughts out of my head and ran to the castle. No one really noticed me as I went inside and I found the staircase to the fairies.
"Oh, hello dear." Forna greeted, as the two other fairies were too busy casting spells on Aurora's dress. I wonder how she doesn't know they're coloring her dress while she's dancing. Oh well, she's dancing with her lover so she's probably in seven heaven right now.
"Oh, where is Ventus?" Flora asked as I felt the guilt return.
"He's resting at home right now." I lied as they stared at me.
"It's alright dear." Merrywhether said, patting my hand. "You suffered some big losses. We understand."
"How do you..."
"We can tell dear." Flora smiled as I nodded.
"Will I ever get better?"
"I'm sure you'll feel better in time. Just remember the good times and Ventus will always be there."
"Thank you." I nodded and left. Even with their words, I still felt guilty. Ven is one of my best friends now and he's in a coma while I'm still walking around. I sighed and flew off to the Keyblade Graveyard. I landed on the rock formation Terra's armor sat and I sighed. "Guess, all I can say right now is sorry. I wasn't able to help you with Xehanort and all. But I couldn't let the innocent kids who will save you and the others be forced into it too early." There wasn't any real response but I knew that. "Still, I only regret that a little. My biggest regret not being there to stop Xehanort from killing Master Eraqus and saving Aqua. They could've been easily saved. But maybe you can hear me too, Master. I'm sorry." With that, I left and went off to the next place; Radiant Garden. I wonder what, Lea'll say when he sees me without Ven.
"Hey, Anna!" I looked up to see Lea and Isa standing near the shop stand with Uncle Scrooge and the two boys were eating ice cream.
"Hey Lea, Isa." I said, walking over to them.
"Where's your friend?" Isa asked, but I couldn't answer.
"You okay?"
"Nah, Ven's not doing well right now and I'll have to go back home soon." I sighed as Lea grinned.
"Can I have another ice cream?"
"Of course my boy." Scrooge said and handed Lea a ice cream and he handed it to me.
"Here."
"Thanks, but why." I asked, taking it.
"It looked like you need it." He said as I took a bite. Okay, salty but sweet... I'm eating my first Sea Salt Ice Cream!
"This is good." I said as Lea grinned down at me.
"I may not know what happened to Ven but I'm sure he wouldn't want you to mope about it." He said as I looked at him. "As long as you think of him, he'll still be there, right?"
"I guess, it's a little harder than that." I said finishing up my ice cream. "Argh, brain-freeze!" Lea just laughed as Isa shook his head.
"So, how long do you have till you return home?" Isa asked.
"Less than a day now. I'm just visiting my favorite places and people before I head off."
"Well, glad we made it on your list." Lea grinned as Isa whacked him over the head while I laughed. It was nice to have these moments.
"Well, thanks guys. Bye." I said, turning leave so I can look for Kairi.
"It can't be bye just yet." Lea said as I turned back to look at him. "I'm sure we'll see each other again. So it's a see you later." I stared at him before smiling a little.
"Yeah, you're right. This isn't a real good bye." I said, looking up at them. "I'll see you later guys." And I ran off. Talking with them made me feel a little better. I've got stuff to look forward to. I ran to the Outer Gardens to see Kairi and the moment she saw me she smiled.
"Anna!" She ran and hugged me. "You came to see me."
"Yes, but I have to go home soon." I said as I kneeled down to her. "I won't be able to come back for a few years but you'll have someone to protect you for the time being."
"I will?" She asked as I nodded.
"Remember Aqua's spell." I said, touching Kairi's necklace. "It'll lead you to your prince that'll protect you until you can find a way to protect yourself and I'll see you again."
"But why do you have to leave?" Kairi asked, looking sad. "You're sad."
"Yeah, something bad happened and all my friends are gone." I said as I felt Kairi place and hand on my cheek.
"You're crying." I was, I can feel my tears on my face and I really couldn't stop crying. "Here." She handed me a pink and green flower. "I hope you feel better." I smiled a little. Kairi is really nice.
"Thanks, Kairi. Do you think I can give this flower to a friend of mine?" I asked as I held the green flower.
"Sure, I'm sure your friend would like that." Kairi nodded, looking pleased.
"Thank you Kairi." I said and I walked off.
"Anna! I'll be waiting for you! You promised we'd be friends when we see each other again!" Kairi called after me and I turned to nod to her before walking. 'Kairi, you my forget me but I'll keep my promise.' I thought as I summoned my armor and glider and flew off. It's easy to just skip over Disney Town; they won't really miss me. Anyway, I stopped by the Olympus Coliseum and the first person to see me is Zack.
"Hey Anna, what's up? Where's Ventus?" He asked. Again, stab to my guilt again; maybe this goodbye thing is a bad idea.
"He's kind of busy at the moment. Did Terra and Aqua get the letters?"
"Yep, they really liked it." Zack said, grinning. "You here to see Herc?"
"Kind of, I just came to say good bye."
"Why?" Zack asked shocked.
"I have to leave for a few years. I just wanted to say good bye to my friends is all." I said as Zack nodded.
"K, I'll take you to them." He said and we walked to the coliseum. When we got there, we saw Herc training with Phil before he looked up at me.
"Hey kid!" Phil called out as I came up to them.
"Hey, Anna. Where's Ventus?" Herc asked as I shook my head. Herc is probably one of Ven's closest friends from other worlds since we started traveling; I have to tell it to him straight.
"I'm sorry, Herc but Ven's gone."
"Gone, what do you mean?" Herc asked worried.
"He's stuck in sleep and I can't wake him up right now. I need to find the one person that can help him." I sighed. "But it's all my fault. If I was stronger I could've saved him and my other friends."
"Kid, sometimes things happen that we can't stop." Phil said as we stared at him. "What really matters is what you do to fix it."
"Wow, thanks Phil." I said as I nodded. "I'd better get going, I'm running out of time and I've got places to visit."
"Just make sure to come back some time if you can." Herc said and I nodded before leaving. I noticed Zack had vanished. 'I hope he's okay.' I thought as I left that world and went straight back to Castle Oblivion. It eagerly went to Ven's room with my letter at the ready.
"Let's see, is that everything?" I took out my letter and reread it.
Dear Ven,
I hope you might not have to read this seeing as I want to say it to you in person some day but for now this'll do. I guess the first thing I wanted to say is, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to save Terra or Aqua. I know you gave yourself to destroy the X-blade but I couldn't do anything. Aqua gave herself to save Terra and me and I ran away from Terra to keep people safe for a little bit longer. Maybe that's a good thing but right now, I don't fell good about it. Also I was given the title of Master and I don't want it. I got it because I kept things the way they are and ran from Terra. I don't think that's right.
There are so many things I wanted all of us to do. Eat ice creams at Disney Town, fighting together at the Coliseum, playing with Stitch, and flying together in Neverland. You guys must be angry at me for not saving you and if you aren't I'm still made at myself and Lunar. Lunar didn't tell me I couldn't stop anything, if I had known I would've used more time with you guys. I really wish that when you guys get back, we can hang out together and do all the things I said and more. Again, I'm sorry and I hope you can forgive me and maybe one day I can forgive myself.
Your Friend Who'll Think of You
Anna
I felt tears run down my face. How many times will I cry today? I felt guilt, that's just it. I know it's not Kingdom Hearts fault because it was doing what it needed but Lunar should've told me from the very beginning. I wiped my eyes and placed my letter and the green flower next to Ven and took his hand.
"I really hope you'll be alright with this. And I hope to still be your friend when this all ends." I got up and I left the room. "How long do I have before I get sent home, Lunar?"
Just an hour left. Lunar said and I nodded.
"Well, then I'd better hurry then." I said, hurrying down the corridor. I really hope Ven will be alright. He shouldn't have a Nobody I think. He's still normal right now so maybe it'll stay that way. 'Just one last place.' I though, as I left the castle. I didn't look back as I flew toward my next and last destination.
When I arrived, I closed my eyes as the nice sea breeze gentle hit my face. I grew up near the beach and even though the waters were cold, the breeze was always nice. The ocean it self looked wonderful in the light of the moon. I stood on the beach of the main island of the Destiny Islands, looking out at the island that'll be the start of the next game. I looked up at the sky to see four different colored stars: green, blue, orange, and pink. Our stars. I fell to my knees as the sadness took over once again. Why did this have to happen? Why am I the one with a happy ending while Ven and the others are apart? I couldn't do anything to save anyone! All I can do is watch and be there; that's it!
"Are you okay?" I looked up to see to see two familiar boys staring at me. Both boys had blue eyes one the older one had silver hair and the other had brown spiky hair; it's Riku and Sora.
"Yeah, I think so." I said, wiping my tears away.
"No you're not." Riku said, looking at me straight in the eyes. "You're hurting a lot." I've always had a crush on Riku since I first started playing Kingdom Hearts and he looks so cute as a child. Still, he was right.
"Yeah, I am." I said and looked to Sora. I don't know why, but I can feel Ventus is in Sora right now and for some reason that made me a little glad. "I'm Anna."
"I'm Sora."
"Riku." He said simply, still staring at me. "You're not from around here, are you?"
"Yeah, just visiting this place before I go." I said before kneeling to Sora. "I want to thank you, Sora."
"For what?" The boy asked, confused.
"You're keeping a friend of mine really safe and that really means a lot to me." I said as he smiled. I looked to Riku who continued to stare at me.
"What's it like out there?" Riku asked as I looked up at the sky.
"Wonderful but dangerous at time so you need to be careful." I said, looking back to Riku. "I know for a fact one day, the two of you will have an adventure out there. In fact, I can promise that."
"Really?" Sora asked as Riku looked shocked.
"Yep, I know it."
"Will you be there too?" I looked to Riku, who had a little pink on his cheeks.
"Well..."
Time up, Anna. I gasped as light began to surround me and the two boys looked shocked.
"I'll see you two again some day! Please don't forget me! I promise I'll...!" I yelled as I was consumed by the light and fell into it.
Why did you say that, Anna?
"Because it's going to be true anyway." I said, closing my eyes. "Nothing ever changes, nothing ever will."
"And now we return to all your Thanksgiving needs." My eyes snapped open and I jumped up to look around me. I was in my parents room and my vision was blurry now. That's right, I'm not wearing glasses. I grabbed my glasses and looked around me. Nothing changed, I haven't left my parents room and even my clothes were the same as when I left. But I did. I felt in my pocket and pulled out my Wayfinder and my pendant. I felt really sad. No one can feel my pain; no one can know what I am now. I ran to my room and pulled out a tin box that used to have chocolates in them.
Anna, what are you doing? I heard Lunar asked as I placed the two inside the tin and into my bedside draw.
"I want to not think about Kingdom Hearts anymore." I sighed. "I wish I wasn't the Destiny Keeper but I have no other choice now that I've gotten so deep into this."
Anna...
"I really don't want to talk to you right now Lunar." I growled. "If you had just told me this, I wouldn't have this much pain right now."
I'm sorry... Lunar sighed as I began crying silently. I don't know if I can go back, even with all my promises. I'm not really needed in things will just be the same. Even my promises to my friends or Riku might never bring me back. I need a reason to return back to Kingdom Hearts.
Blair: Wow, tough luck Anna.
Anna: That's just mean!
Blair: Aren't Riku's eyes Aquamarine?
Crystal: Its dark and Anna's been crying through most of this. It's a little hard to see.
Blair:...Okay.
Crystal: Don't worry, things will get a little happier in the next and last chapter. So join us next time with an extra scene in the last chapter of Unlock the Heart and, Chapter 14: Promise. See you soon! Oh and I have a picture for this on my deviantart account. the link is on my profile if you'd like to see it.