Brittany's Point of View

I woke up on my bed. Shadow took over my body last night and she wouldn't tell me why. It's so annoying. 'You're annoying. You wouldn't shut up.' You would think that seeing that you took control of MY body that I would at least have a right to know why. 'You'll find out why soon enough.' Whatever. I'm done talking to you.

I got out of bed and started wandering to wherever my feet want to take my. I soon saw Alison and Molly. Both of them had their arms crossed. I have a feeling I know why. "Light and Darkness wouldn't tell you guys either?" I asked. They both winced. I could tell that they were getting an earful from Light and Darkness. "No. We don't have a clue." Alison sighed. "This sucks." Molly huffed. Then she paused. "Get out of my head!" She screamed. She started crying. I picked her up and comforted her the best I could. "Yeah, well you're just as guilty of being in my head as she is! Don't like it? Get out." Alison huffed.

'Tell Light and Darkness that I said to be quiet. These girls have enough to deal with without the constant commentary.'

"Shadow says for Light and Darkness to be quiet." I said. Alison's eyes widened. Molly stopped crying. "Darkness listened." Alison gasped. "Light too." Molly added.

' still remember who's in charge here.' You mean you're behind all this?! 'No, Light is, but I'm typically the one who keeps them in line. They're as much my little sisters as Alison and Molly are to you. It's my job to help them and protect them and tell them when they're wrong.' I see. I suppose that makes sense.

Just then, Sora came over to us. "Girls, we need to talk to you three about something." He stated. "Who's we?" I wondered, but he was already heading on his way, expecting us to follow him. And we did. He took us outside where Mom, Dad, Grandpa Xehanort, and Grandpa Eraqus were all sitting on the steps. Sora took a seat. I was still holding Molly so I sat down and put her in my lap. Alison had sat down too.

"What's going on?" I asked. "Light, Darkness, and Shadow discussed something with us last night." Sora started. "Yeah, no kidding." Alison huffed. "We decided what we're going to do after things go back to normal. It's been brought to our attention that you three need to be kept together." Grandpa Xehanort said. "Light, Darkness, and Shadow had an idea, but you're not going to like it." Sora sighed. "Could you quit building up suspense? If I'm not going to like it then I just want to get it over with." I groaned. "I'm going to train the three of you." Grandpa Eraqus announced. I looked at Molly and Alison and I could tell that they were all in a deep conversation with their forces.

'Well, there you have it. That was what we were plotting.' And you couldn't have told me?! 'Brittany, please try to understand.'

"Girls?" Dad asked, expecting us to say something. "Hold on!" We all said at the same time.

Understand what?! That you think that you can make these decisions without checking in with me first? You have no right! 'You need Alison and Molly just like I need Light and Darkness.' And you couldn't have talked to us first?! We could've discussed this together! Instead you just go off and plan my life behind my back! 'We're just trying to do what's best for you and your sisters.'

"Just get out of my head already!" Alison snapped. Molly was in tears again.

Why won't you just let us decide what's best for us?! 'If a child thinks that what's best for them is eating desert and spoiling their dinner, would a mother let them eat the desert before dinner?' You're comparing me to a child! 'You're acting like a child.' So what? That makes you my mother now? Great, now I have three mothers! 'Brittany, it'll turn out better than you think. Eraqus is a good man who is capable of taking care of the three of you.'

"Just leave me alone." I whispered, tears pouring down my face. Shadow was silent. I brought my legs close to my body and hugged them tight. I want to go home. I want to go home.

'Brittany, you are home.'

"Maybe Kairi was right." I snapped. I glanced at my sisters. Sora was tending to Molly and Grandpa Xehanort was tending to Alison. I glanced at my family. My mother, my father, my other grandfather. They looked like they were considering making a move, but too afraid to do so. Finally, Grandpa Eraqus moved towards me and hugged me. "Did you have a fight with Shadow?" He asked. "Yeah." I answered. "Would it help if we talk about it?" He wondered. I nodded. He held me closer. "Would it be okay if your mother and father discuss this with us?" He asked. "Yes." I sighed. Grandpa Eraqus took Mom, Dad, and I inside to talk, away from everyone else.

"What happened?" Dad asked. "None of our forces would tell us what they were planning. We don't mean to be rude. We just don't want them to be in complete control of our lives, you know? They treat us as though we think too irrationally to tell us anything important. It's highly upsetting for all of us." I huffed. "Well, do you think it's a bad idea?" Grandpa Eraqus wondered.

Did I think it was a bad idea? No, but Alison and Molly might.

"Only if my sisters don't agree to it." I said at last. "Well, we still have time. We don't have to figure all of this out right away. For now, let's focus on the task at hand. Keeping you out of Kairi's reach." Grandpa Eraqus said. "I have one more question. Why you. They could have easily chosen Sora, or Dad, or anyone else, so why you?" I questioned. "Now that's a bit complicated. Let me start by explaining a bit about how Light, Darkness, and Shadow work. You see, once a new host is born that is perfect in every way, the forces leave their current host body to join the new one, regardless of current host body's condition. Before Molly, I was the host body for Light." Grandpa explained. I gasped. "So then... I'm just guessing here but, are Grandpa Xehanort and Master Yen Sid the previous host bodies of Darkness and Shadow?" I asked. "You are correct. One mistake they made with us however, was to let myself and Xehanort spend too much time together without Yen Sid, our mediator. In the end, we both went too far to our different sides, causing chaos. They don't want to make the same mistake with you, so they decided that it's best if you are always with them. They chose me because Molly is the youngest and will need someone who can understand Light to help her along the way." Grandpa Eraqus said.

"It all makes sense now. Why I was chosen. Both of my grandfathers used to be hosts for opposing forces. I guess that would have to make me balanced enough for Shadow. This is insanity." I sighed. "Didn't you get the message? Insanity is the new normal." Dad teased. Mom hit him. "Molly and Aly should know about this." I stated. "Yes. I will talk to them after we discuss something else with you." Grandpa Eraqus said. "You mean there's more?" I groaned. "Yes, Brittany. It has been brought to our attention that you three have been having difficulties with your forces. Alison and Molly can speak with Xehanort and I anytime right now about their struggles with being hosts ffor their forces, but Yen Sid isn't available to you. Xehanort and I know what it's like to have forces, but not what it's like to have Shadow. We are considering having you visit with Yen Sid for a few days. I've already talked with him and he said it would be fine as long as you agreed to it. He could help you understand your force better. What do you think?" Grandpa Eraqus asked. I paused for a moment, considering this very carefully.

'What are you waiting for? Say yes.' But-but what if I'm separated from Alison and Molly for too long, like what happened with Grandpa Xehanort and Grandpa Eraqus? 'It's only for a few days. You don't have to worry about it. It'll be fine.' What if something happens? What if Kairi comes here, or comes to check Master Yen Sid's tower? 'Brittany, what is the real reason you're hesitating?' Well... 'It's okay. You can tell me.' Okay. Master Yen Sid kind of creeps me out. 'Oh, is that all? Don't worry about it. You really should just say yes. Yen Sid can help you become accustomed to me. You will be all right.'

"Yeah, sure. I'm cool with that." I said, pulling off a convincing smile. "All right, great. You're mom is going to drop you off and then as long as everything goes smoothly, I'll come by to pick you up in three days." Dad said. "We can go now if you want." Mom offered. "Yeah, sure." I agreed.

Totally unexpected turn of events. Unless you somehow expected all this. Then it's not totally unexpected.