A/N: This particular chapter focuses on Tequa. And is also a prime example of why this 'fic is rated T.

Mortal

Terra escorts Aqua on her first visit to the mortal world. They quickly discover advantages they are more than happy to exploit.

"Are you all right, m'lady? The sensation does take some getting used to."

Aqua offered Terra a smile. "I'm fine," she assured. "Just a little surprised it actually worked."

The land god dipped his head. "It is rather unusual for the ability to take a mortal form to manifest this late. However, being that you are a Keybearer, it isn't all that surprising."

"Yes, indeed…" As he mentioned it, Aqua summoned her Keyblade, looking it over. Terra was right. King Mickey, Prince Sora, Prince Roxas, Princess Kairi, Riku and Terra were all Keybearers- each one of them had been able to take a mortal form since they were very young. She was unique, only having just gained the ability.

"You know, there's no gods around to see us," Aqua noted. "You can drop the act, Terra."

"Very well… Aqua," Terra agreed, giving her a smile.

"So, where are we?" the water goddess questioned. Having never left Kingdom Hearts before, she was totally unfamiliar with her location.

"Radiant Garden," Terra answered almost immediately.

"Really? That's amazing," Aqua said in surprise. She'd read about the world in her books- apparently, mortals considered it the capital of light. She'd always wanted to see it, and now her wish was coming true!

"It is, isn't it?" Terra agreed. "I can show you around."

Aqua immediately accepted his offer. Smiling, the brunet offered her his hand. She took it, entwining their fingers. That was another benefit of their mortal forms. No one knew of her status, so their relationship would be seen as perfectly normal.

Radiant Garden was everything Aqua had dreamed, and then some. By the time the sun had set, Aqua almost knew the world better than Terra did.

"The mortal world is really interesting," the bluenette commented, licking her sea salt ice cream.

"The novelty wears off after a while," her boyfriend shrugged, savoring his own treat, which was just plain chocolate.

"Spoilsport," Aqua teased good-naturedly. "Look at you, you've got ice cream everywhere." She leaned forward to lick the residue chocolate from Terra's face.

He chuckled, leaning forwards to place a kiss on her lips. "Only for you."

She laughed, turning her gaze to the sky. "Prince Sora really outdid himself today," she commented, taking notice of the red and pink hues cast by the setting sun.

"It's beautiful," Terra agreed. "I wouldn't have had it any other way, though. The perfect sunset to celebrate your first trip to the mortal world."

"I'll have to thank him when we return to Kingdom Hearts tomorrow," the water goddess smiled.

"What, we're staying overnight now?" It was the brunet's turn to be a tease.

"Of course." She played along with his tease, a smile on her face. "I wouldn't want to pass up this chance to see the mortal world at night."

"Well, if you want, I know a spot under the stars," Terra offered, lifting Aqua's hand to his lips and placing a kiss on the back. "It's near a river too. I think you'd like it."

"It sounds beautiful," the goddess replied. "I'd love to see it."

The spot was exactly as Terra had described it. Lying back, Aqua closed her eyes, letting the rush of water calm her. "How's your brother?" she asked after a moment.

"Ven? He's doing well, for the most part," Terra answered. "I wish the kid had some more friends, though. I'm rarely home, as you know."

"Well, it's okay if he enjoys the time he does get to spend with you," Aqua replied thoughtfully. "That should be what matters."

"Yes, but still," the land god replied. "I would've liked it if he had some more readily available friends."

"Fair enough." She gently pulled Terra down beside her. "The stars are so pretty… the moon god is certainly keeping with Prince Sora's standards tonight."

"Isa."

"Hm?"

"Isa. That's the name of the moon god," the brunet explained.

"How do you know that?" Aqua queried.

"He's my trainee's best friend," Terra shrugged. "Lea, the fire god. You know him."

"Ah, yes." That made sense. "How is Lea's training coming along?"

"He reminds me of Riku, to be honest," he admitted. "Except a hundred times more enthusiastic."

"Well, I'm sure that's a good sign," Aqua laughed. "After all, look at where Riku is now!"

"Prince Sora's personal bodyguard," Terra nodded. "It is a rather impressive feat."

"Still, I'd pick you over Riku any day," Aqua smiled. "After all, I doubt he's as good of a kisser as you are." She leaned forwards to kiss her boyfriend in an attempt to further empathize her point.

"The world may never know," Terra joked after they pulled away. "After all, he only ever speaks to Prince Sora and Princess Kairi, and those two are engaged." He captured his girlfriend's lips in another kiss, nipping her lip slightly as they did so.

"Oh, so you wanna play like that?" Aqua murmured against his lips. "Fine by me."

When the pair were finished, they were both fully clothed, for the most part. Aqua had been reduced to her black leotard, although that hardly mattered. Either way, both of them had a new collection of marks and bruises, all of which would be highly awkward to explain.

"We'll figure that out when the time comes," Terra assured when she brought it up.

"You're sure?" Aqua queried. "Given the circumstances…"

"We'll come up with something," the land god repeated.

"Well, okay." The bluenette still wasn't sure, but she wasn't in the mood to argue. "If you say so." She rested her head on the brunet's shoulder. "I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too." Terra returned the sentiment, wrapping an arm around Aqua's shoulders. The pair of them stared out at the starry sky for a little while before Aqua spoke up.

"Perhaps we should head back. I'm getting a little sleepy." Right on cue, her mouth opened in a large yawn. Terra laughed.

"Yeah, perhaps we should," he agreed, getting to his feet and offering the water goddess his hand. She took it, letting him help her to her feet. Their surroundings faded out for a moment, before focusing again as they appeared in the palace courtyard of Kingdom Hearts. Smiling, Terra leaned in, placed a quick peck on Aqua's cheek.

"Goodnight, Lady Aqua."