Wait, why would Ventus say that?

He refused to return home.

His serious face flashed in your mind, honesty blazing in his eyes as he demanded redemption.

Why go to all of that trouble just to end up like before?

You forced your uncertainty back. "I don't believe you."

The smirk fell from Vanitas' face.

"Ventus wouldn't do that. Not after all the trouble I put him through."

"You're going to believe that traitor? After I was there for you before he decided to play nice?" Hurt underlined his flat tone.

"What other choice do I have?"