ZAzazza: *sleeping* Whose there *opens eyes,raises up,and looks at everyone*. HOLY CRAP *falls out of bed,and hits head*. You guys scared the living crap out of me. Anyway I finished the chapter,but miss spelled the name during the last chapter. And I would also like to add that Puja723's unbreakable connection fanfic is very good. I'm an AquaxVentus fan,but I read her fanfic,and I honestly have to say that it is very,very good,and I recommend reading it,but don't flame her if you don't like it. So encourage Puja723 to continue writing as she has encouraged me to continue writing,too. Enjoy!:)
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Chapter 2:The Mark of Mastery Exam Part 2: The Duel for my Friends
-Location: Land of Departure-
However,while no one was looking Master Xehanort flicked his right wrist,and the orbs of light became engulfed by a dark aura. Neosha,Terra,and Aqua summoned their Keyblades,and took their battle stances when Ventus ran up,summoned his Keyblade,and took his battle stance. "Ven go wait in your room. It's not safe here."said Aqua. "Let me help."said Ventus. "It's okay,Aqua. Ven has been training just as hard as we have. He can take care of himself."said Neosha. "...Alright. Just be careful."said Aqua. "Right."said Ventus. The four Keyblade wielders then ran in different directions at the orbs of light. Neosha was cutting through the orbs of light with little to no trouble at all,a thing that caught Master Xehanort's eye as he watched the Keyblade wielding prodigy. 'Impressive. He is handling this part of the exam with ease. Before he was nothing,but an empty husk,but now he has become a Keyblade wielder with a power that only a handful could come close to rivaling. A Keyblade wielder whose light,and darkness are in perfect unison with each other.'thought Master Xehanort as he watched Neosha.
Neosha then proceed to activate his shotlock level one: Photon Charge,and rushed through several orbs of light. When Neosha stopped the orbs he passed through vanished,signaling that they had been destroyed. He looked to his right,and saw Ventus,and Terra surrounded by six orbs. Neosha raised his Keyblade in the air. "Faith!"Neosha called out as six beams of light rained down from the sky,and destroyed the orbs. "Thanks."said Ventus,and Terra as they continued battling the orbs. "ARGH!"screamed a voice as someone collided with a wall. Neosha turned to see Aqua sliding down to her knees after being blown back into a wall by one of the orb's attacks. "AQUA!"screamed Neosha as he ran to Aqua's aid along with Terra,and Ventus. When they reached Aqua they could see she had been hurt badly. "Terra we need to get Aqua over to Master Eraqus."said Ventus. "Right."said Terra as he,and Ventus pulled Aqua up. "Neosha could you-."started Terra before he noticed a dark aura surrounding Neosha. "Get her away now."said Neosha in a dark tone. Without any question,Terra,and Ventus rushed back toward the three thrones as Master Eraqus rose from his seat. 'Oh no.'thought Master Eraqus as he summoned his Keyblade. However,Master Xehanort flicked his wrist,and a wall of dark fire erupted in front of th three thrones (after Terra,and Ventus got back with Aqua of course) preventing Master Eraqus from intervening.
"Perish under my power."said Neosha as the dark aura grew larger (Dark Impulse). Neosha then ran at the remaining orbs of light,and started cutting them down one by one with no mercy.'YES! That's it,boy. Give yourself to darkness,and you will be reward with power. Show me the depths of your darkness.'thought Master Xehanort as he watched,and an evil smile spread across his face. Neosha then pointed his Keyblade at some of the orbs,and dark chains fired from the tip. The chains pierced through the orbs,effectively destroying them. Neosha then looked toward the last of the orbs. "You're finished."said Neosha as he prepared to strike down the last of the orbs. Suddenly,something in Neosha's pocket began to glow,and the Keyblade wielder reached into his pocket with his left hand,and pulled out the item. It was the lucky charm Aqua gave him last night.
-Flashback-
"The star shape resembols a star shaped fruit that,when shared between two people,forms an unbreakable connection between them."said Aqua.
-End flashback-
"An unbreakable connection."said Neosha as the dark aura disappeared. This caught Master Xehanort's attention. 'What? He surpressed the darkness in his heart with his own will? Interesting.'thought Master Xehanort as the dark fire barrier disappeared. The last orb then rushed toward Neosha. The Keyblade wielder then looked toward the rushing orb,pointed his Keyblade at the orb,and fired a beam of light from the tip at the orb. The beam pierced the orb effectively destorying it.
He then pocketed his lucky charm (wayfinder),and walked over to the three thrones. He raised his Keyblade in the air. "Curaga."said Neosha as a green veil shrouded Aqua healing her wounds,and fixing her clothes. Neosha then bowed down before Master Eraqus as his Keyblade disappeared. "Forgive me,Master. I allowed the darkness in my heart to surface. I couldn't keep it in check."said Neosha. "The exam isn't over yet,Neosha. You still have a chance to redeem yourself."said Master Eraqus. Neosha looked up at Master Eraqus with wide eyes only to be met with a forgiving smile from the Keyblade Master. "Thank you,Master."said Neosha as he gave Master Eraqus a big grin.
"The next part of the exam will be a Keyblade duel. Since there are three of you,Master Xehanort,and I decided that two of you will battle each other while the last one will face an opponent of Master Xehanort's choosing. Aqua,you,and Terra will face each other."said Master Eraqus. "Yes Master!"said Terra,and Aqua. "What will I be facing,Master?"asked Neosha. "Step through that door over there,and you will face an opponent that Master Xehanort set up for you. He will watch over your battle,and pull you out if it proves too difficult for you."said Master Eraqus. Neosha looked over at Master Xehanort whom bowed his head slightly to assure him. "Yes Master!"said Neosha. "Then BEGIN!" said Master Eraqus. Neosha walked toward the door before stopping,and looking back at Terra,and Aqua. 'I will become a Keyblade Master so I can realize my dream,and also...'Neosha let that thought trail off as he stared at Aqua,and blushed. With hardened resolve Neosha turned back toward the door before opening it,and running inside.
-With Neosha-
Neosha opened his eyes to find that he was back in the throne room. "What am I doing back here?"asked Neosha. He then felt a dark presence in the room,and turned toward the three thrones to see a suit of gray armor seated on the middle throne. "This is a being called No Heart. He will be your opponent. Defeat him."said Master Xehanort's voice before it disappeared. "No Heart?"asked Neosha. Suddenly,No Heart lifted his right hand up,and summoned his Keyblade (Master Xehanort's Keyblade). Neosha summoned his own Keyblade before a wall of dark fire appeared between Neosha,and No Heart. No Heart's Keyblade disappeared before the hand guard,and handle reappeared in the dark fire barrier. The weapon fired several dark shots at Neosha,but he blocked the shots,and sent them back at the weapon. The shots struck the weapon causing it to fall on Neosha's side of the room. 'I got it! I'll use No Hearts own weapon against him.'thought Neosha. He then ran over to the weapon,picked it up with his left hand,and hurled it back at No Heart striking him in the chest. "Not so tough now that I know how to hurt you,huh."said Neosha as he turned from No Heart. The weapon disappeared before reappearing as his Keyblade in No Heart's right hand,and No Heart himself stood up,and removed the robe that he had on as the dark fire barrier vanished.
Neosha,having heard the sound of a Keyblade appearing ,turned back to see No Heart standing up with Keyblade in hand. "..."No Heart stood there silent for a few seconds before disappearing. "Where did he go?"asked Neosha as he looked around for No Heart. Suddenly,No Heart appeared in front of Neosha,grabbed him by the throat with his left hand,and lifted him up off his feet with ease. Suddenly,a dark aura surrounded Neosha. "Y-You're trying to awaken...the darkness...in my heart. I...won't...let...YOU!"shouted Neosha as the dark aura was replaced by a golden aura that forced No Heart back. Neosha pointed his Keyblade at No Heart. "Let's go!"Neosha bravely said. No Heart vanished again,but this time Neosha was ready. No Heart reappeared behind Neosha,and swung his Keyblade,but Neosha jumped over No Heart,landed directly behind him,and swung his Keyblade. The attack connected,and sent No Heart crashing into one of the thrones. No Heart stood up,and vanished again before reappearing in the air after transforming his Keyblade into a pair of demonic wings. No Heart fired a barrage of dark shots at Neosha,but the Keyblade wielder expertly blocked the attack,and sent the shots back at No Heart who,however,blocked the shots scattering them around the room,and destroying anything they hit. No Heart then vanished before reappearing on the ground with his Keyblade now changed into a gauntlet. He then rushed Neosha,but said Keyblade wielder jumped out of the way causing No Heart to collide with a wall,destroying it in the process. No Heart reappeared with his Keyblade in it's normal form. 'Darn it! I only managed to hit him once,but he's not even damaged. How am I going to defeat him?'thought Neosha. No Heart then vanished before reappearing in front of Neosha,and swung his Keyblade. Neosha blocked the attack,but the force of the attack knocked Neosha's Keyblade out of it's master's hands. When that happened Neosha noticed a crack in No Heart's chest. 'I got it!'thought Neosha as he figured out how to defeat No Heart. Neosha kicked No Heart's right arm causing his Keyblade to fly up in the air. As No Heart went to grab Neosha,the Keyblade wielder caught No Heart's Keyblade as it fell,and thrusted it into the crack in his chest. No Heart stopped dead in his tracks before he vanished in a dark veil,and his Keyblade fell to the ground before disappearing as well. "It's over."said Neosha. Suddenly,a bright light engulfed the destroyed throne room.
-The real throne room-
When Neosha opened his eyes he saw that he was standing before the three thrones,two of which were occupied by Masters Eraqus,and Xehanort,and standing beside a worn out Terra,and Aqua. "I would first like to say well done to all three of you. Now after conversing with Master Xehanort we reached a decision. Neosha,and Aqua,I hereby name you both true Keyblade Masters. Terra,out of the three of you you were the most experienced at keeping the darkness in you in check which you failed to do."said Master Eraqus. "Thank you,Master."said Neosha,and Aqua. "Way to go you two!"said Ventus as he walked over to congraulate Neosha,and Aqua. "I'm sorry,Terra. If anyone deserved to be a master it's you. I let darkness rule my heart for that moment during the orb part of the exam."said Neosha. "It's fine."said Terra. "Terra."said a worried Aqua. "I just want to be alone right now."said Terra as he turned,and walked away. "Don't worry. I'm sure Terra will be okay. He just needs time to think."said Master Eraqus. "I hope so."said Neosha. "Neosha,Aqua. Now that you both are masters there is something I must discuss with you both. Ventus you may return to your room."said Master Eraqus. "Yes Master!"said Neosha,Aqua,and Ventus before Ventus left.
-Meanwhile-
Master Xehanort was leaving the throne room when he came across a boy wearing a red,and black body suit with a matching skirt that was open in the front,and holding a helmet that can cover the head completely in his right hand. "So what is your opinion on Ventus,and Neosha's growth?"asked Master Xehanort. "Hmph. Ventus is still too weak,but Neosha is strong enough to take me on at full strength,and possibly even win. I say we just destroy Ventus,and use Neosha instead. He's got enough light in his heart to make up the difference."said the boy. "No! We need a heart with pure light,which Neosha lacks. Besides,I have my own plans for him,and I have to keep up appearances."said Master Xehanort. "Fine."said the boy. "Go speak with Ventus,but don't stay around him for long until I know his heart can handle your heart's presence."ordered Master Xehanort. "What about Neosha?"asked the boy. "You leave the vessel to me."said Master Xehanort. The boy put on the helmet. "Yes Master."said the masked boy.
-Later-
Neosha was walking down the steps outside the castle when he was stopped by Master Xehanort. "Neosha,I would like a word with you."said Master Xehanort. "Of course,sir."said Neosha. "I would like to start off by apologizing for pitting you against an opponent you were not ready to face."said Master Xehanort. "It's alright,sir. That was the first time in a long time that I had to use my full strength to win."said Neosha. "Speaking of strength. I would like to explain something to you. Do you know why people fear darkness?"said Master Xehanort. "Because it controls people,and makes them pawns."said Neosha. "That is what Eraqus told you for he too fears the darkness. He believes darkness should be destroyed when it is impossible to destroy it. Darkness can only be channeled."said Master Xehanort. "Channeled?"asked Neosha who began to feel cautious. "Light,and darkness are like two sides of the same coin. One cannot exist without the other. Therefore there are those like Eraqus who wish that darkness be destroyed,and there are others who,if they are strong enough,can channel darkness,and control it. I believe that if you wanted to you could command darkness to obey your command."said Master Xehanort. "Why would I want to control darkness?"asked Neosha. "You could use it to increase your power,or win the heart of Master Aqua."said Master Xehanort. Neosha blushed at that thought. "H-How did you know?"asked Neosha. "You're quite easy to read."said Master Xehanort. Master Xehanort then turned away from Neosha. "Would you like to know how to control the darkness in your heart?"asked Master Xehanort. Neosha thought for a moment. "How do I control the darkness in my heart?"asked Neosha. "Go to other worlds,and find a masked boy named Vanitas. If you can destroy him then you will be able to fully control the darkness in your heart."said Master Xehanort. "...Alright."said Neosha. "Also watch out for dark creatues called Unversed. They thrive off negativity,and are controled by Vanitas."said Master Xehanort as he walked up the stairs,and into the castle. 'I'll defeat Vanitas,and gain control over the darkness in my heart so I'll never have to worry about losing control again.'thought Neosha. He then slapped the shoulder piece on his left shoulder,and was engulfed by light. When the light faded he stood in a full suit of armor that was black with a red torso,and red shoulders. He then summoned his Keyblade,and threw it in the air before it changed into a skyboard that was black with a blue gem,and a slitted pupil in the middle of the gem. Neosha jumped,and landed on his Keyblade Glider just as it past under him,and he flew straight up as a portal opened. At that exact moment Aqua,and Master Eraqus came running out. "NEOSHA!"screamed Aqua. Neosha had heard her. 'I'm sorry,Aqua,but I have to do this. Please forgive me.'thought Neosha as he flew threw the portal as it closed.
-Next Chapter: Dwarf Woodlands-
ZAzazza: What a long chapter,but TOTALLY worth it to satisfy my readers. As usual read,review,and don't flame. Peace,I'm out!