Moral Compass

by Pixel Petal

The battle between light and dark is a constant one, balance tipping in favor of one or the other since time began. It is easy to commit to physical combat, but the worst of struggles are those from within. Feelings can change in the blink of an eye. {Multiple perspectives}{Reader-Insert}{Ventus/Reader, hints of Reader/Vanitas here and there}

14. Trust

"I hope Ven's okay."

You glanced at Aqua's worry-creased face.

"He's still just a kid. I don't know what I'd do if something happened to him."

She fell silent for a moment. "It hurt so bad, waiting for him to come out of that comatose state."

Your grudge felt increasingly childish in the face of such unselfish caring.

"{Name}, promise me you'll look after him if something were to happen to me."

You wanted to ask about Terra, but her eyes said everything.

She entrusted you with his life.

"I promise."