I am not the author of this story; I am only translating it into English. The story originates from Wattpad and is in Spanish. The author is NAEM-59. I asked the author for permission to translate and upload it here. I apologize if there are any errors in the translation, as English is not my native language. I am doing this because the story is quite good and entertaining, and I thought English-speaking people would enjoy reading it. Additionally, this way the story would reach a new audience. Please remember that the author is NAEM-59 on Wattpad, and I am grateful to her for giving me permission to translate and share her story here. All credits go to her. Needless to say, the characters from Kingdom Hearts do not belong to me or the author. Now, please enjoy.
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POV Aqua
It has been a year since Xeanorth's defeat. Everything returned to peace, but not for me. Being in the Realm of Darkness is not something you forget overnight. It's something I think about day after day, even if I don't want to. It's inevitable. Just thinking about that place gives me chills. Remembering how I spent years in solitude, surrounded only by darkness, terrifies me...
And I hate that. I hate feeling afraid. I am a Keyblade master; I shouldn't feel any of that. I have been through worse, I suppose. This year, I have been trying to relax, doing things I used to enjoy. Playing with Ven, enjoying the breeze, watching the clouds. They are simple things, but to me, they are the best.
Right now, I am in my chamber. It has just dawned, so I decided to take a shower and put on clean clothes. Once I did that, I left my room and headed to a nearby meadow. Throughout this week, I have lost my appetite. I don't feel like eating anything. Ven and Terra constantly insist that I eat something, but that's the only reason I nourish myself occasionally.
"It's so relaxing," enjoying the view, the clouds, the trees, the mountains. Everything is simply perfect, relaxing, and harmonious. It's exactly what I hoped to have for a long time. I don't even know how much time has passed since I arrived here. I get lost in my thoughts and forget the notion of time.
"Relaxing, isn't it?" At the call, I turn my gaze towards the voice speaking to me. It's Terra. Lately, I prefer to keep my distance from him. Why? He reminds me of Xeanorth. Although I know everything is over and it won't happen again, that now everything will be at peace, I can't help but want to stay away from him a little.
"Yes, it is," I reply, redirecting my gaze back to the landscape. Lately, Terra has been very attentive to me. I don't blame him. Sometimes I can be distant with them, and I prefer to keep to myself, so it's normal for him and Ven to worry about me.
"You haven't had breakfast, right?" As I suspected, he knows me very well. I simply ignore it and continue contemplating the scenery. "Aqua, Ven, and I are worried about you." There we go again, the phrase I always hear. It's not that it bothers me; I'm glad they care about me. But I've told them a thousand times that I'm fine, that nothing is wrong with me.
"I know," I say, not feeling inclined to engage in a conversation, let alone about my own behavior. I just wanted to peacefully and quietly enjoy the landscape in front of me.
"Aqua, we're your friends. If something is bothering you, you can count on us," Terra said as he sat down next to me. I simply sighed at his comment. I already knew I could trust them. The truth is, I don't even know what I want myself. In the Realm of Darkness, I felt lonely, and now that I've finally escaped from that place, I just want to be alone. It's something strange and confusing.
"Terra, I know. I know I can trust you. It's just that I don't feel like eating, that's all," I said, getting up from my spot to start walking away.
"Are we bothering you?" I stopped at that statement and looked at Terra, who was getting up from the ground. Am I bothered? Why would he think that? Terra and Ven would never bother me in my life. It was absurd to think that of me.
"No, Terra. It's just that... I don't even know what I want. Things haven't been the same since I left the Realm of Darkness," Terra approached me and placed his right hand on my shoulder, offering me comfort.
"Don't worry, I know it's difficult for all of us. But remember, everything is in the past. You're no longer in any realm, you're free. Ven and I are also fine. Nothing will ever separate us again." Although his words were true, they still felt like mere words to me. I watched as Terra began to lean his face towards mine, but I quickly turned around and continued walking. In another time, I would have reciprocated his gesture, but not now. I simply can't do it. It feels like I'm about to kiss Xeanorth, and just the thought of it disgusts me. However, at the same time, I feel pity for Terra. He's not to blame for all of this. It's just me...
My steps become heavier as I walk through the meadow. Each step seems to bear the weight of my own internal darkness. I can't escape the memories that haunt me, even in this world filled with light and serenity. The darkness within me stirs, threatening to devour any trace of peace it finds in my path.
I keep walking, without a clear direction. Doubts and internal conflicts tangle in my mind, like a thicket of shadows that refuse to disappear. How can I fully free myself from the past? How can I find the inner peace I long for?
Terra's words continue to echo in my head. He and Ven have been by my side in every battle, in every challenge. They have been my unwavering support, my true friends. But now, in my struggle against my own demons, I feel an invisible barrier that separates me from them. I don't want them to see me weak, lost in the darkness that still clings to me.
I keep walking, letting the wind caress my face and bring me whispers of freedom. How can I overcome this? How can I redeem myself from the shadows that have consumed me for so long?
POV Sora
Finally, everything has come to an end. The battle has concluded, and the worlds are safe. My friends have survived, and that is the only thing that truly matters. From now on, I yearn for peace to reign. Peace and tranquility, that's what we all desperately need. The landscape stretching before my eyes at this very moment is truly peaceful and relaxing. I can gaze at it with a sense of absolute serenity, without any worries about what may happen. It's simply perfect. Right now, a profound happiness fills me.
"I wonder what the others are doing," I whisper to myself. After the battle, everyone found refuge in their new homes and seemed happy. However, this week we haven't had the chance to gather again. The reason is clear: we are still in the process of recovery after the battle. Even though a year has passed, what we have experienced is not forgotten overnight. Those who returned need to take their time to readjust to this world once again.
The desire to see them again takes me by surprise. I want to spend time with them, with Roxas, Xion, Axel, Donald, Goofy, Terra, Ventus, Aqua... All of them. I long to see them all again, laugh together, and share special moments. Every time I look at the sea, my mind fills with images of the great things we will be able to do when we gather once more: the jokes, the games, the laughter we used to share.
"I can't wait any longer," I admit with a sigh. Impatience overwhelms me, but I am also aware of the importance of allowing each of us to recover at our own pace. I understand that we all need time to heal our wounds, both physical and emotional. The battle has left us with deep scars, and healing requires patience and understanding.
Although I eagerly yearn for the reunion, I also understand that each of us has changed to some extent. Our experiences have shaped us in different ways, and now we face the challenge of finding our place in this new world that we have fought so hard to protect. The internal challenges we face can be as overwhelming as the external enemies we have defeated.
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I hope you liked it and that there were no errors in the translation. Anyway, once again, thanks to NAEM-59 for allowing me to translate this story.