AUTHORS NORE: prepare thyself for a long chapter! Now we see that Kasai is dead and she is living in her dream world, but lets see where it takes her shall we?
When she awoke she was lying in warm grass. She looked around her saw a large building behind her. She was confused to be honest, but she stood from where she laid and walked around. She saw an old bald man with a blonde hair boy, the same boy she saw on the stain glass floor. The bald man stopped and looked straight at her. She gasped as he walked toward her. But when he arrived to her he reached out his hand and she took it slowly. His eyes were gold and he wore a long trench coat like outfit that was nothing but black and red. He pulled her to the blonde boy as he stood there silent. Kasai wasn't sure what to say, so she stayed silent as well. The bald man walked toward the door and the blonde boy followed close behind. Kasai decided to follow and see where they went. The tall man knocked on the door and the wooden doors opened. Behind the doors was a man with black hair, his hair was put in in the black but yet some strands went down his face. He wore a long white coat, a black under shirt and long khaki pants. He had a small bread and moustache and his eyes were a loving brown.
"Master Xehanort, come in." The man stood out the way so the bald man could enter in. The blonde boy followed behind and she followed him. The blonde boy stopped as he continued to stare at the ground. Kasai stood beside him as the two men walked away. Kasai looked up and saw she two faces up on a balcony looking down. One figure ran away leaving the other to stand there. Within a few seconds a tall and muscular brown haired boy came down to talk to the two. Kasai looked him up and down; he seemed like a very strong warrior.
"Hey what's your name," he asked the blonde boy.
The boy didn't even look up as he answered, "Ventus."
"Good you can talk. What's your name?" The tall boy asked Kasai.
"My name is Kasai. What's yours?"
"Terra." He turned around and looked back up at the balcony, at the other figure. "Hey Aqua come here." The other figure ran down the stairs and to the three. Kasai looked at the new girl; she had blue short hair and an outfit that was like Kasai's just blue.
"My name is Aqua," the girl said with a soft voice and smile.
That was when Ventus finally looked up, "Terra…Aqua." Kasai stayed silent unsure of the situation.
"Are you here to train with us? Where are you from? Who was that man with you?" Terra began to ask so many questions. With each question Ventus grew more and more in pain. He grunted softly. "You good with a keyblade?" With that Ventus fell down on his knees yelling in pain as he grasped his head.
"Whoa!" Kasai kneeled down beside him as he screamed in pain. "Hey it's okay." Kasai said to him as she put her hand on his shoulder.
"What did you do!?" One of them men asked as they came back from their conversation. Xehanort walked up between the two and headed for Ventus. He pushed Kasai out of the way, and Kasai could have sworn that she saw Ventus' hand reach out for her as she fell down.
"Nothing I just asked him a couple of questions," Terra started to answer his master.
Kasai stood back up as Xehanort coddled the blonde boy in his arms. She looked over at the other man as he answered to his pupil. "Ventus cannot tell you anything. Because he cannot remember anything." Kasai gasped as she looked down at the sleeping boy. "But Kasai here may be able to tell you something." Hearing her name her head shot up and looked at the man. How did he know her name?
Xehanort then stood with Ventus in his arms as he ascended the stairs. The other man followed behind leaving Kasai alone with the other two. The boy and girl looked at her quizzically. "So what can you tell us?" Aqua asked.
"I'm sorry. I don't know anything. I just arrived here and when I awoke I saw Ventus and that man. I have never seen them before. But the man walked up to me and took my hand and I followed him and Ventus to here. I don't know any more than you do."
Aqua sighed as she looked to Terra. "Maybe Master Eraqus will tell us more later." The two nodded to each other and then looked back to Kasai. "Well apparently you and Ventus are here to stay. Let's find you a room to sleep in."
"Ok," Kasai said with a soft smile as she followed Aqua to a room. Aqua pushed open the door and inside Kasai saw a nice cream colored room with flame design bed cover. There was a window behind her bed and outside she saw a training ground and a cliff.
"This can be your room," Terra said as he entered in the door.
"Thank you both," Kasai said as she lay on the bed.
"Get some rest, tomorrow you have a big day of training," Aqua said as she and Terra left the room and closed the door behind her. She sat on her bed and looked around. Then she could hear some voices, they were soft and muffled. She followed the voices to her wall as she pressed her ear against. On the other side of the wall she could hear Xehanort and Eraqus talking to each other.
"I found the boy all by himself, I could sense in him that there was much light. I tried to train him but he could not do what I asked. So I brought him here," she could hear the voice of Xehanort said. She knew it was his voice because his voice was old and fragile.
"I shall train him and the girl. The girl what do you know about her?"
"Nothing much. All I know is I could sense a great darkness in her. So I brought her here as well so you could train her out of that darkness."
"I shall put her and Ventus together. He may be here light to get her out of the darkness."
"Very well. I shall take my leave. I shall be back when Aqua and Terra are ready to take their make of mastery exam."
"Of course Master Xehanort." Kasai heard a door open and footsteps walking out and down the hall. She could no longer hear the footsteps but then heard, "Kasai, I know you have been listening. Please come over here." She gasped in surprise. How did he know? She walked out her door and to the door beside hers.
"Yes, master Eraqus?"
"Be friend Ventus. He can't remember anything and he needs someone. And you need someone as well. I feel that you two will make a great team. Fire needs the air to live doesn't it?" He looked at her with a soft smile. Kasai looked at the sleeping Ventus and sighed. There was no arguing. She had to fight the darkness inside her in order to return home.
"I will do as you say Master." He nodded as he stood from his wooden chair and exited the room. Kasai walked over to the bed side of Ventus and looked down at him. "How do you have so much light? There isn't a glimmer of darkness in you." Kasai looked up and out the window as the sun began to set.
Eight months had passed, and Ventus and Kasai became close friends with each other and Terra and Aqua. They trained every day together, working hard to become keyblade masters. They would laugh and have fun battling each other. Kasai was a notable fighter, not as well as the other three but still she gave it her all. One night Kasai was in her room, reading a book she had found, when she heard footsteps run out down the hall. She sprang from her bed and saw Ventus run down the hall. "Hey Ven, wait up!" She ran after him and caught up with him. "What the rush?"
"There's a meteor shower outside! Come on!"
Kasai had never seen a meteor shower before so she was intrigued. She followed Ventus out of the building and to the training grounds. They ran up the cliff side trail and to the top. There they had a perfect view of the meteor shower. It was beautiful, just absolutely amazing. Seeing the bright lights whiz by every second, and how they lit up the night sky. "Wow," Kasai heard Ventus breathe in awe. She looked at him and he quickly looked away and then looked back at the sky. Kasai smiled a little as she looked back at the spectacle. Ventus lay back in the grass with his hands behind his head. Kasai joined him and lay down as well. After a few minutes Ventus had went to sleep. Kasai giggled softly as she stood up and began to spare with the training dummy. Moments had passed and she noticed Terra and Aqua walk up.
"Did you all watch the meteor shower?" Terra asked Kasai.
"Yeah that was until Ven here went to sleep," Kasai gestured at the sleep Ventus. Aqua chuckled to herself and walked over to Ventus and stood over top of him. Apparently, Ventus must have felt her presence or something but he jumped awake. The three laughed at Ventus' reaction.
"Give me a break Aqua," the boy said as he stood from the ground.
"Ven, you hopeless sleepyhead. You two should have at least brought a blanket," Aqua said as she put her hands on her hips. Ventus looked confused, and then looked to the ground. He mumbled something under his breath and then looked back to Aqua. Aqua patted him on the head and said something to him that Kasai couldn't hear. Kasai grumbled to herself not knowing what was being said. Aqua and Terra walked over to the cliff edge and sat down, letting their legs dangle off the edge. Kasai walked over to Ventus and held her hand out to him. He smiled a goofy little smile and took her hand as she pulled him from the ground. The two teens joined the other two as they sat on the edge. Everything was silent as the four friends looked at the glowing stars above them. That was until Ventus broke the silence.
"Do you guys ever wonder what those stars are?" He asked as he looked at the night sky.
Kasai wasn't sure how to answer, where she came from stars were just balls of gas burning millions miles away. Could they be something else in her dream world? "Well," Kasai heard Aqua say, as she turned her head to look at her. "They say that-"
She was cut off by Terra who finished her sentence, "They say that each star is another world."
Kasai looked to the stars, "Really? Other worlds?"
"Yeah," Terra chuckled, "Hard to believe there are so many worlds out there besides our own. Each light is there heart, and they're shinning down on us like a million lanterns."
"Lighting our way," Kasai said under her breath remembering how the voice told her the worlds saved her.
Ventus titled his head quizzically, and then looked at his friend, "I don't get it."
Terra smiled, "In other words, they're just like you Ven."
Ventus stood up and faced his friend, hands on his hips and a playful sarcastic expression on his face. "And what does THAT mean?"
"You will find out someday," he said that with the most sincerity Kasai had ever heard come from someone. She turned around and looked at the two boys. Terra looked down at Ventus with such compassion in his eyes. "I'm sure." Ventus' playful expression fell away when he heard the emotion behind Terra's voice. Terra had never talked to him that way before. But his childish nature came back quickly.
"But I want to know now!" He stomped his foot like a little child in a temper tantrum. Kasai smiled to herself and then turned her attention back to the stars.
"You're too young right now," Kasai heard Terra say to her best friend.
"Quit treating me like a kid!" Kasai froze as her eyes closed. She could remember saying that to her own mother. Aqua said something but Kasai didn't hear her. All she could hear was what her mother used to say to her. It had been 8 months since she had seen her mother. Did they miss her? Did they even know she was here? A tear streamed down her cheek and hit her hand. She could hear the other laughing, but it was drowned out by the screams of her parents. She began to tremble. She felt a hand touch her shoulder. She jumped and turned to see two sapphire eyes look at her with such care and emotion. "Kasai, are you ok?" Ventus asked her as he sat down beside her. Behind the two Terra and Aqua were sparing. "Here Aqua gave us these good luck charms." He handed Kasai a red star shaped charm and she took it in her hands. "She said that somewhere out there is a tree with star-shaped fruit... and the fruit represents an unbreakable connection. So as long as you and your friends carry good luck charms shaped like it, nothing can ever drive you apart. You'll always find your way back to each other." Ventus sat down and looked at his green star charm. Kasai looked at hers and then smiled.
"Friends forever?" She asked as she looked at her blonde best friend. With his goofy smile he nodded his head.
"Forever." Ventus looked back at the stars and Kasai followed his gaze.
"Hey, doesn't Aqua and Terra have their mark of mastery exams tomorrow?" Kasai asked as she looked back at her friend.
"Yeah, you two are gonna clean up on the exams tomorrow. I just know it." The two fighters heard him and with a smile they came and sat down beside the two young teens.
"I hope it's that easy," Terra said with a frown.
"The master said that power in born in the heart. When the time is right look inside yourself and you will find it there," Aqua said as she looked at her three friends.
Moments passed then Terra stood up, "We're going to head on back," he said as Aqua stood up beside him.
Ventus stretched his arms with a yawn, "Yeah me too." He stood up and then looked down at Kasai. "You coming?"
She shook her head, "No, I'm going to stay out here for a little while."
"Ok, just remember. Friends forever," Ventus said as he looked down at his friend.
"Friends forever." She smiled back up at her friend as she watched him run off. Kasai looked back to the stars and sighed. Unknowing to them, that would be the last time they ever sat under the stars together.
The day had come, the day for Terra and Aqua mark of mastery exam. Everyone was so excited for the two. Kasai and Ventus stood on the side lines, as Terra and Aqua stood before three large thrones. In the rightmost throne was Xehanort. Kasai saw as he looked over at Ventus. She saw him flinch but then straightened up as Master Eraqus entered the grand throne room. He was as serious as ever. He stood in front of the two pupils and said to them, "Today you will be examined for the Mark of Mastery. Not one but two of the Keyblade's chosen stand here as candidates... but this is neither a competition nor a battle for supremacy- not a test of wills, but a test of heart. Both of you may prevail, or neither. But I am sure our guest, Master Xehanort... did not travel all this way to see our youngest prospects in years fall short of the Mark. I trust you are ready." Terra and Aqua stood strong and with a firm nod they agreed they were ready. "Then let the examination begin!" Kasai witnessed as the master raised his keyblade to the sky and summoned five orbs of light around Terra and Aqua.
Suddenly, the light orbs are consumed with darkness. Kasai gasped as they started acting erratically, flying all over the room. She watched Aqua and Terra but soon saw a ball heading straight toward Ventus. "Ven!" Kasai, Terra and Aqua shouted, just in time for Ventus to summon his keyblade and dispose of the ball.
"Don't worry about me! You two focus on the exam!" He said as he began to fight off the dark orbs. Kasai looked behind her and one was flying at her. She jumped in the air an out of its way, only for another to hit her on the side. "Kasai!" she heard Ventus yell as he ran to her. "You all right?" She nodded her head then summoned her keyblade to dispose of the one that was about to hit Ventus in the back. He looked behind him as the ball disappeared in a puff of smoke. "Thanks," he said with a smile. He turned his back to her but kept his eyes on her. He smiled and she stood with her back turned to him.
"Ven, Kasai, you are in danger here! Go to your rooms and wait," Aqua yelled to the two teens.
"No way!" Ventus shouted as he disposed of another ball.
"We have been looking forward to you guys becoming master and we aren't going to miss it," Kasai said as she threw her keyblade at a ball and it came flying back to her.
"They can take care of their selves; they have been training just as hard as us," Terra said as he went after an orb.
Aqua sighed as she looked at the two, "Stay sharp." With that she went back to the test. With each orb that disappeared another reappeared. Kasai and Ventus stayed back to back for most of the time. Until Ventus was hit broad side. He was slammed into the wall and landed with a thud.
"Ven!" Kasai yelled as she went to her friend. "You okay?"
He nodded his head and then looked up with a shocked face. "Kasai move!" He yelled as he leaped from his sitting position to push her out of the way from an oncoming orb. The two rolled to the side as the orb hit the wall. Kasai breathed heavily, as did Ventus. She looked at her friend with a smile and a nod of the head. The orbs were all gone. That was the last one. Ventus and Kasai stood from the ground and smiled at each other. "We make a good team."
"Yeah, not too shabby for some teens huh?" She fist bumped her friend as they went back to their original places.
Master Eraqus walked before his pupils again and spoke. "That was unexpected... but one must keep a still heart even in the most trying of circumstances. It was an excellent test, one I chose to let unfold. Which brings us to your next trial." With that Terra and Aqua moved to the center of the room with their keyblades drawn, ready for battle. "Now, Terra and Aqua, the two of you will face each other in combat. Remember, there are no winners- only truths, for when equal powers clash, their nature is revealed. Begin!" In a quick frenzy Terra went after Aqua with heavy attacks but every blow he swung Aqua would dodge. Terra was notable getting frustrated. Kasai saw as Terra's hand began to be consumed in darkness. He was surprised but it quickly disappeared.
"Did you see that?" Kasai asked Ventus with a nudge. He looked at her confused and she just ignored it, thinking maybe it was a trick of the light. The fight went on and on and on and on! Ventus had actually dozed off to sleep as Kasai played with her hair in boredom. It looked as if neither one was getting tired.
"That's enough," Eraqus' voice boomed throughout the room causing Ventus to jolt from his sleep. Kasai giggled at his shocked expression, and he pushed her playfully on the arm. The two masters conversed with each other as the two students moved back to face the thrones. "We have deliberated and reached a decision. Terra, Aqua, you both performed commendably. However, only Aqua has shown the Mark of Mastery." All four students were surprised, especially Terra. He was shocked and heart broken. "Terra, you failed to keep the darkness within you sufficiently in check. But, there is always next time. That is all. Aqua, as our newest Keyblade Master, you are entitled to certain knowledge. Please wait here for further instruction." The two masters walked away as Ventus and Kasai ran up to the two.
"Congratulations Aqua!" Kasai said with a bright smile.
"Terra, I'm sorry," Ventus said to his tall friend who only looked down at his feet.
"The darkness…where did it come from?" He asked as he held a fist before his chest. Kasai had an idea, she would go and get Terra his favorite food from the kitchen. She ran off down the hallway and saw Master Xehanort and a boy conversing. The boy was wearing a webbed black and red suit and his face was covered in a black mask. Kasai stopped and hid behind a corner.
"What do you think of Ventus?" Xehanort asked the masked figure.
"He ain't going to cut it. Somebody has to break that loser in," he said clenching his fist.
"Not here you won't. I have to keep up my appearance," Xehanort said as he walked off.
The boy turned to face the leaving master, "I know. He just needs some incentive to leave home." He followed the master as Kasai ran back to tell her friends what she saw. But when she got back no one was there. She sighed and walked back to her room.
Who was that? And why did he call Ventus a loser? Kasai rubbed her head as she sat on her bed. Moments later Kasai heard Ventus yell out Terra's name. Kasai jumped from her bed as she saw her best friend run down the hall and out the door. She followed quickly after him and followed him to the court yard. There she saw Ventus and Terra talking. She walked up to them and when she did, Terra hit the circle on his shoulder and his armor formed around him. Then his keyblade became a floating vehicle and he jumped on it as a portal opened in front of him. Terra flew through the portal and disappeared. Kasai ran up to Ventus who had his armor formed around him as well. He hopped on his keyblade and rose into the air. "Ventus, don't go!" Kasai called out to him.
"Come with me Kasai!" He reached out his hand to her. She looked back and saw Aqua and Master Eraqus nod to her. She hit the circle on her chest and her armor formed as well. She jumped on her keyblade glider and the two flew into the portal. Kasai frowned as they flew through the void of darkness looking at the worlds passing by. It seemed as if Ventus didn't want to go into any world and just wait to see Terra. But there was no sign of him at all.
"Ven, let's go into a world and see if he's there."
"No, what if he comes out of a world and we miss him?"
"Ven, there are many worlds! He may be 20 worlds down the line and we would still miss him. I would rather be in a world then flying around in darkness."
Ventus sighed, "Yeah I guess you're right." He looked around and spotted a nice little world. "Come on, let's go there." Kasai followed him as they flew through a portal leading to that world.
AUTHORS NOTE: so Kasai and Ventus are now searching for Terra. Apparently Aqua and eraqus wanted her to follow him. Could he be the light she needs to return home? keep in touch for the next chapter. And thank you for all the king reviews.