A/N: Hey there. How's it going? Going okay? Okay. (:
I'm soooo sorry about not posting. My computer crashed and I didnt' feel like updating afterwards ):
But I hope this chapter can make up for my absence.
Terra saw how peaceful Aqua looked lying in her bed. It made his heart tear in two when he thought of the plans Xehanort had for him and how strongly Aqua would disapprove. He kneeled at her bedside taking in her beauty and thinking of all the fun times they had as children with not a care in the world.
"See that star Terra?" Aqua calmly said as she lay down in the grass on the ridge.
"It's so bright Aqua," Terra replied, laying next to her.
"I know! That's why I love it so much!" The blue headed girl squealed in delight. "I want to name it something really special, something with a lot of meaning. I want it to be our star, a star we can look at when we feel sad or when we think there's no more hope left."
"I don't know any names special enough for it. Sorry Aqua," Terra sighed.
"Don't be sorry Terra!" she said as she sat up. "I know we can think of something!... Just not today." Aqua laughed and Terra joined in.
He looked up at her smiling face, illuminated by the moon and stars. He couldn't help but to smile too.
'I haven't heard Aqua laugh in so long' Terra frowned and let a tear roll down his cheek.
He kissed her forehead gently and whispered quietly into her ear.
"Name the star, 'Friendship'," Terra kissed her forehead once more and fought the urge to break down and cry. He just wanted to hold her in his arms and together they could do anything, even take down Xehanort.
Terra quietly walked out of their home and out into the courtyard.
"How touching," Venitus chuckled.
Terra turned to see him casually leaning against a fence.
"I saw and heard everything. From the thoughts I was hearing you love her. Then there's Aqua, who is just a blank mind now. Great job knocking her out by the way, she was trying to get you to tell her what was happening by using your feelings against you," Venitus circled slowly around Terra, enraging him with every word, all according to plan. "She didn't even suspect a thing. I guess she trusted you to keep her safe. She is so stupid, it's a good thing she's hot," The evil boy walked closer to Terra. "Hey and when you're gone I'll keep her safe, I'll protect her, she can rest in my arms knowing she's with someone strong, someone-"
"ENOUGH," Terra shouted and hurled his keyblade in Venitus's direction in anger.
Venitus caught it in one hand casually. "Careful with this," He said tossing at Terra's feet. "While it can protect you, it can, and has, hurt your friends. That includes me, you could have caused serious damage if I wasn't paying attention," Venitus's words were filled with a mocking hatred.
"You need to get back to Xehanort and carry out your side of our bargain." Vanitus said with a hint of bordom.
Terra remembered the deal they made the night Vanitus captured, and almost killed Aqua. He remembered the monster that made him bleed and have to knock Aqua out. He thought of what he was to do once he got back to Xehanort.
"I'd never do anything against your will," Xehanort's words rang clear in his head.
"On second thought, why don't you tell Xehanort to bite me," Terra spat and turned to leave.
In a split second Venitus was in front of him with a small remote in his hand.
"Remember when I held sweet little Aqua in my arms above the jagged rocks?" He smiled wickedly at Terra's horror-struck face. "You will hold up your end of the deal now that we have insurance. One little press of a button and our girlfriend will die a slow death by electric shocks."
Terra spat at the boys' feet before walking into the portal he summoned.
When Terra and the portal had vanished, Venitus dipped his finger into the spit and took the form of Terra. He turned to head into the castle.
"I have to hold up my promise too. She'll be safe with me." Venitus smiled mischievously .
A/N: I'm nearing the end of our little story. Maybe 5ish more chapters to go? We'll see. :3
~Ashley