Flying on the Lanes that separate the worlds, Aqua notices these monsters Master called Unversed, attacking an odd and enormous ship that is trawling on the Lanes as well. "Is nowhere safe from them?" She asks herself, but since it's her duty to rid the worlds of these foul creatures. Aqua takes pursuit, and when coming inside this ship, she removes the armor and goes to work cleaning the house of the Unversed.
With the last one gone, Aqua notices a strange object, one that has many crude metal parts but the form... "This looks like the Wayfinder." Aqua observes, but it does not answer why such an object is in a far-off place like this ship. "How did it get here?"
Suddenly, a blue and orange blur snatches this crude Wayfinder; startled and thinking it to be another Unversed, Aqua summons her keyblade, but the thief turns out to be one of the inhabitants, and it is clutching the crude Wayfiner in its upper claws. It is growling menacingly at her, but Aqua notices how protective this strange creature is of the object. Does that mean it belongs to this creature? "Tell me, where did you get that?" she asks the creature.

It growls, hyperfocused on the keyblade, so smart enough to know it's a threat. But then, it stops and titles its head as if realizing something. Before Aqua can figure out what made this creature seemly calm down. "Come out, you little trog!" Someone shouts, causing the creature to flee, disappearing through the ventilation shafts. Aqua calls for it to stop, but the creature is more interested in avoiding the one who called out that insult than in continuing on this small talk.
The owner of the voice is a giant humanoid being with a semi-shark-looking face. "You there." he starts looking around the room. "Has Experiment 626 passed through this area?" the being asks, proving to be just as sentient as a person.

However, what he said did not make much sense to Aqua. "I don't understand. Experiment what?" she says, doing her best to be polite.

The shark-man does not return the politeness, though. "Don't be dense." He patronizes her, but Aqua keeps it calm as she is new to this world and its rules. At least this kinda rude being explains her somewhat the situation: "Dr. Jumba Jookiba's genetic abomination —626. Small? Blue? Vicious?"

Two of those things point at the creature she just met, the one who possibly made his own Wayfinder. But that last part, "Him? But, he didn't look vicious." Aqua didn't feel threatened by this 626 at all, and he was more curious as to where he learned about the Wayfinder shape.

"Ah. So you have seen him!" the shark-man observes by her comment.

And since this guy is an authority figure and most likely his ship as well. Aqua feels like she should reveal where 626 left. "Yes, he's in the ventilation system." that annoyed the shark-man, and by his grumbling: "Blast! He got away again!" it sounds like this being has been chasing 626 for quite a while.

Aqua turns to leave, mostly so to make sure no more Unversed are lurking about, but stops when the shark-man starts asking, "Why don't I know you? What section are you from?" questions Aqua cannot answer as she is not from this world. It caused the shark-man to pull out his weapon. "Trying to store away like the rest, are we?" Aqua blinks at that comment, making her wonder if either Terra or Ventus are here as well. "Stay close, and no funny business." Aqua does as told, having no wish to cause trouble.
The shark-man, being as big as he is, Aqua needs to take three steps for a single one of his, making her fall behind pretty quickly. Something the shark-man found quite annoying, "I said; stay close." She sped up her walk, trying to keep up with this fella.

Passing a room, an elderly female demands, "What is the meaning of this?" making the shark-man turn around. Aqua looks as well; inside is another humanoid, but not a human being. This one has long animal-like legs but is closer to ordinary human size. "Captain Gantu, did I not order you to apprehend the fugitives immediately?" She asks the shark-man, whose name is apparently Gantu.

"Yes, and I will have them in custody soon." Captain Gantu replies, now much more polite, signing this other one overrank Gantu. "They'd be locked up already if those wretched monsters would just—" Captain Gantu stops himself, and although it's hard to tell, Aqua thinks she senses some fluster as the giant before she speaks. "I mean, if I hadn't uncovered this other storeaway."

Aqua decides to make her case, as she has a strong feeling this other humanoid being is much more likely to hear her out than Gantu is. "I wasn't trying to sneak on board." She tells the other female. As she approached the other one, "My name is Aqua." the humanoid being titled her head ever so slightly, a sign she had her full attention. By how this one stayed politely quiet, Aqua sensed she could continue on making her case. "and those monsters—I followed them here. Please, I can handle this threat." This is why Master sent her and Terra out to the worlds, to eliminate the threat of the Unversed. "Just give me a chance."

In the corner of the room, unseen and unheard, another pair of ears are listening in, and this one smiles as a chance of potential has shown itself. Something making things a lot less risky and much more enjoyable. If the newcomer would hear his case, it shouldn't be hard, considering her reasoning for being here and the weapon that chose to be wielded by her hands.

Aqua stops before this elderly humanoid being, one who is much more willing to hear her out. "The weapon I carry is the only one that can stop them."

"Our weapons are of no use against them?" The elderly being asks, surprised by what Aqua revealed. She then turns her gaze to the captain, still standing at the door. "Is this true?"

Captain Gantu hesitates but still answers the question. "Well, we haven't explored all our options—"

"Nor do we have time to." the Grand Councilwoman replies, and the unseen chuckles as he finds those words quite amusing, considering the element he has the mastery of.

The apparent top ranking of this ship turns back to her; much to Aqua's relief, this other woman has accepted her case to be legit: "We are fortunate you are here, Aqua. Your assistance would be most welcome."

"But Grand Councilwoman," Captain Gantu objects to this new turn of events, "you can't honestly believe what this stowaway says?"

"I think you'll find I can." The Grand Councilwoman's tone is stern, and because Gantu does not object further, it's clear to Aqua that this one has the highest authority on this ship. The Grand Councilwoman returns back to her, explaining the situation they are dealing with: "We have a crisis. Jumba and 626 remain at large… and these monsters are obstructing attempts to apprehend them." Her piercing eyes go over to Captain Gantu, a scowl over the elderly face. "Or did I mishear your latest excuse as to why you've again failed to carry out your duties, captain?" Aqua feels a bit sorry for this shark-man, but not too much, due to his former attitude towards her. Captain Gantu grunts but, again, does not try to defend himself and his former failures further. The Grand Councilwoman then asks her. "Will you help us?"

It is nice to be shown the courtesy once in a while, "of course." Aqua replies that she would have done this no matter the outcome. But she is glad she does not have to make an enemy out of the inhabitants of this ship while doing her sworn duty. "Defeating them is my job. It's what I do best, ma'am."

The Grand Councilwoman smiles, though it fades as she folds her six slender fingers before her slim chest. "Then might I make one other request?" Aqua nods, and the other being turns around; on the screen appears the creature named 626, trapped inside a glass dome; before him is a very round-built being, this one has four eyes and is dressed in a prison suit. "Should you happen upon our fugitives… please do whatever you can to apprehend them intact."

Well, this is a bit of a turn of events. "You want me to capture Dr. Jumba and Experiment 626?" Aqua asks, mainly to be sure she got the request correct. She turns around at Captain Gantu's enraged outburst: "You can't just— that's my job!" he is clearly not happy about this, and Aqua can't entirely blame him.

"You had your chance, Captain Gantu." the Grand Councilwoman simply says about her decision, and with the command. "Now, you will stand down and await orders." Aqua does not think this is something that should be argued. The Grand Councilwoman addresses her again, "We will monitor the location of the monsters and keep you apprised." Aqua nods, relieved she did not have to search the ship in the old-fashioned manner. The Grand Councilwoman is also relieved to have her on this cleaning case. "Thank you for your help, Aqua."

Leaving the room to go about her mission, Aqua cannot stop thinking about how Experiment 626 came across the Wayfinder shape. 'Are Terra and Ven here, too?' She ponders and sort of hopes she will find one of them here. Suddenly, everything in the room stops. Captain Gantu and the Grand Councilwoman stop moving altogether, and none of the lights from the computer blink anymore. Aqua looks around, confused by this, more so when her magical aptitude allows her to sense that an incredibly powerful Stop spell is at play.

"A moment of your time." Out from a strange portal, one that cracks, Aqua senses more of this powerful time magic. A man with short blond hair, dressed in a gray jacket suit with a black square pattern around the chest. He smiles at her as if he just won a big prize. "I happen to carry a request for your considerate good nature and, of course, the mighty blade in your possession."

This guy knows about the keyblade? This makes her wary; only a few know about it. "Who are you?" She asks this stranger, one who can stop time with such ease, something even she would struggle with.

"A simple gambler of self-made games." the man responds, still smiling. Out of seemingly nowhere, a pair of dice appear in his palms. "My current game got a tad out of hand. My fellow participant put too much on his bets and ended up getting apprehended by that charming fella." He looks up to Captain Gantu and, thanks to the still-in-effect Stop spell, utterly unaware of what is going on right beside him. "I was planning on getting him out on my own. But my only weapon is my wit, my cards." Several cards appear in his hand, and he picks one of them and throws that one over to her. Aqua catches the card and is shocked to feel powerful time magic inside this card. "and my power over time itself. Not the best options for a daring rescue."

Aqua agrees that time magic is fickle to deal with; one misstep and consequences can be dire. "It's very bold of you to use time magic like this." She comments, all while keeping onto this card powered by time magic. "Do you know what happens if you fail to control it?"

"Few chances have turned out to be the wrong choice." the man admits, though do not look to have suffered any sort of backlash of time magic. Or maybe he has, for Aqua senses that this man is surrounded by the magic as if he's part of it. He chuckles and approaches her, "Best not I make such chances with fragile walls. Not when the destiny of a wielder of the mighty keyblade has appeared, so graciously offering her assistance to the inhabitants." He stops before her, claiming his card with; "What harm could a little escort do to your list of duties?"

Something about this guy unnerves her; the time magic surrounding him makes her uneasy. But Aqua also senses an intense light coming from this stranger, and aside from his immense power of time magic. He seems harmless enough. "All right, I'll see if I can find your friend."

The man smiles wide at her, accepting his request. "Excellent, he should be kept in the holding area. Filled with the monsters of darkness." he steps to the side, allowing her to walk in that direction. As she does; a single snap with the finger, and the Stop spell is gone, and so is this stranger. Captain Gantu turns around, grumbling as she walks away. Aqua does not pay him any mind; her mind is more focused on the talk she had with this stranger and the power he possesses.

"The monsters have been spotted attacking the hull of the ship." The voice of the Grand Councilwoman appears over the intercom. Aqua stops, looking up at the speakers. "Aqua, go to the door to the right, through the containment block." She nods and hurries that way. Reaching a door that got every warning will lead to the outside, the space between the worlds. Aqua activates her armor, and only with it on does she go outside to fight the Unversed.

She indeed finds the monsters attacking the outside of the ship, transforming her keyblade; Aqua goes on the offense; these Unversed are tricky to catch, so if it wasn't for the glider form of her keyblade, catching them would've been straight out impossible. She speeds around, slicing them up when getting in close, and when they are too far off, she transforms her glider into a bow and arrow, forcing them to move and be more open for Aqua's more devastating attacks. With the last one defeated Aqua noticed one of the Unversed was carrying something. Flying closer, she realizes it was the Wayfinder Experiment 626 was carrying around. "did they take it from him?" She wonders out loud and is a bit worried about 626 well-being if the Unversed managed to get this from him. She flies back to the ship, hoping to find the blue being, and hopefully, he isn't severely wounded.

"Well done, Aqua." The voice of the Grand Councilwoman comes over the intercom."I have received news that the monsters are swarming the prison block. Please get rid of them."
Aqua moves to do so, but does stop when the stranger, once again, appears from this time portal that cracks the air.

Eyeing the man, "Your friend is at that place, correct?"

He nods. "Indeed. And the monsters are lured by the terror that haunts his heart." The man explains; for once, his smile is no more, and those blue eyes meet her somewhat seriously. "Perhaps he is the source as to why they are attacking the ship."

Master Yin Sid did mention that the Unversed are attracted to negative emotions and for so many to be here. This stranger's friend must be feeling some strong negative emotions. According to the stranger, his friend is scared. "Will you leave when I have freed him?"

"That is my plan." The man replies, adding as they approach the door to the prison block. "If you permit, I can offer you a bit of assistance. My magic can ensure the monsters won't overwhelm you."

That will definitely come in handy, especially when Stop magic is much harder to mess up, mainly if only used in small doses. "Thanks, but please only do it when I tell you to." she'd rather not end up getting frozen by a misfired Stop spell.

"As you wish." the man smiles. She takes the lead, and when entering the prison block, the place is indeed swarmed by Unversed, but there's another in here as well: Experiment 626. the little guy looks unharmed, though he seems to be looking for something. "All path leads the same destination." the stranger comments.

Aqua gives him a look before turning her attention to 626. To her shock, the little fella is so busy searching that he does not notice the Flood Unversed coming straight at him. "Watch out!" Ahe cries out, summoning her keyblade, and manages to strike the three Flood down before they reach 626. more Unversed appear, and this time, 626 notices and is ready to rumble; he jumps at one of the larger Unversed, clawing into it while crying out something she does not understand. Aqua cannot think about it, as more Unversed are coming to fight. "Time to deal with them." she runs at them and uses every trick she has learned so far. For a time, she could keep them at bay, but at one point, the Unversed starts to swarm her, and becoming worried, Aqua looks over to the stranger, who is keeping those around him busy by constantly using his time magic to freeze and then hurt them by throwing his dices at them. "Now!" She calls; he looks over, smirks, and throws several of the time-powered cards, hitting up to ten Unversed, freezing them in their track, and allowing her to fire off her stronger magic. Aqua then spots an Unversed coming at the stranger from behind, one he hasn't seen, "Behind you!" and right as it strikes, he is gone, only to appear somewhere else entirely.
Aqua cannot stop herself from feeling disrupted by how everything this man does is related to time magic, worried that he will lose control and they all might end up as dust. But so far, he seems to have a handle on it, and the Unversed leaves little room for deeper thoughts. So, Aqua focuses on them and trusts this man knows what he is doing with all that time magic.

With the last one defeated, Aqua walks over to Experiment 626, who is, once again, searching the area for something. "Thanks for the help." she decides to start, but has to break it to him. "Sadly, I have orders to take you in."

626 does not seem to understand her words, as he merely stares; then, to her shock, "Terra!" He cries out, then goes out to search again. This time, it makes more sense, yet still, it surprises Aqua that 626 apparently knows Terra. She follows him. "Wait, how do you know Terra?" she calls after Experiment 626. he stops, but right that moment, more Unversed appear. Though, they seem to focus on a cell further up.

"Ah, there he is." The stranger voices; he looks over to her and 626, currently surrounded. "I will remove the current source of this flood of animosity."

"Right." She nods, and the man runs off to free his friend.

626 attacks the Unversed, and Aqua goes at the rest. Her keyblade gets surrounded by energy as the Blade Charge activates, and she uses it to slice these monsters in half. While the stranger uses the elevator to reach his friend, throwing the occasional Unversed off by his magic-powered card. After a while and a lot of magic throwing and keyblade swinging. Aqua spots another person, one around her age, and by the posture, very freaked out but relieved to be out of the cell. "I thank you for the assistance!" The stranger calls down to her, "I trust there will be fewer monsters with our departure!" and with air cracking around the two, they are gone. The Unversed quickly loses interest in that area, instead going at her and Experiment 626, but no more arrive, which meant that the stranger was correct in that his friend was the source of the Unversed being here in the first place.

Aqua is glad but still has one mystery to solve, which is how 626 knows Terra. After some work, the two defeat the remaining Unversed, allowing them time to talk. "Thanks, I owe you." 626 starts searching the area again. Most likely, it is for Terra, which leads to the question, "How do you know Terra?"
626 turns around, but she does not understand his answer. Before she can ask further, he jumps up a wall and climbs away, leaving Aqua to have to search for him once again. Perhaps the next time she sees this creature, 626 might tell her how he knows Terra and if it was her friend who showed him the Wayfinder shape.

At the request of the Grand Councilwoman, Aqua returns to the room where she first spoke with the leader of this giant ship. Here, the Grand Councilwoman praises her on the excellent work of removing the Unversed but also has another request: "Dr. Jumpa and Experiment 626 have been sighted. At that time, the two of them were wandering around the launch deck. Would you see that they're secured?"

Aqua is not the type to argue the authority of either the world or the facility. But perhaps Ventus's little rebellion has rubbed off on her, or maybe Aqua saw a side of that little creature others haven't. "Is Experiment 626… really that dangerous of a creature?" she asks the Grand Councilwoman, for what she witnessed in the time encountering the creature. 626 seemed confused and not that interested in causing destruction like the Unversed.

"We must assume so." The Grand Councilwoman replies.

That's how far Aqua can make herself argue against authority. "All right, then. I'll head over there now." She's not Terra; he can argue with Master for hours if he does not consider Master's choices fair. Usually, he mainly steps out like that when it comes to her and Ventus. One of the things Aqua really likes about Terra, and why she does not think he's falling into the darkness. No one from darkness would stick their neck out like that for their friend's sake.

Aqua heads to the area the Grand Councilwoman informed her of. Unlike last time, she didn't encounter the Unversed, so either she got them all, or they have moved on to somewhere else entirely.
Arriving at the Launch Deck and from the elevated spot, she entered. Aqua spots a short and stocky being, but Aqua has already saw that people here look much different than she's used to. This one approaches Experiment 626, who is staring rather intensely at the other one as if knowing them already.
'Can that be Dr. Jumpa?' Aqua wonders; this being does have the same shape as this doctor the Grand Councilwoman wanted her to apprehend, but with how diverse everyone here looks. Aqua can easily make a mistake of identity.

Has to be, for the stocky one speaks to Experiment 626 as if the creature is just that; an experiment. "—then I will fix abnormality, and ridiculous behavior stops." 626 didn't like that and yelled words Aqua didn't understand, as did Dr. Jumpa, who didn't like whatever 626 was saying.

Aqua decides to interrupt before they either leave the area or if the little blue creature starts getting physical. She had seen the strength of that tiny body when 626 fought the Unversed alongside her. "Hold it right there!" Dr. Jumpa turns around, surprised as he hasn't heard nor seen her coming. Seeing his face, Aqua is certain this is the right guy. "Dr. Jumpa, Experiment 626. I've been authorized to take you into custody."

Experiment 626 stiffens for a second, then yells, "Terra!" and, with incredible speed, snatches the crude Wayfinder she found outside the ship. Holding it like the most prized possession. Aqua is touched by this show of care for a simple item. More so when 626 somehow connects this shape with Terra. "Where have you seen that shape?" She ponders out loud, "Did Terra show it to you?" Hence, why does 626 know her friend's name?

"That's correct." Dr. Jumpa affirms though he seems annoyed by this. "It is a copy he made of a good luck charm that boy Terra showed to him." he walks over to 626, who is busier snuggling with his Wayfinder than focusing on anyone else in the room. "Terra said a friend gave him a charm and was very protective of it."

"He really said that to you?" Aqua is touched by what Terra did here. This is the Terra she knows, one who is protective of the gifts he was given by friends, even if he rarely outwardly shows. For Aqua, to hear her friend being protective of the Wayfinder is a sign that Terra is still all right.

Dr. Jumpa is, however, not as pleased by the effect Terra had on Experiment 626. "Because of Terra and his little bauble; my genius creation is hesitating in his genetically programmed destructive instincts." the doctor gestures at his Experiment. "Just look at him."

But Aqua is more pleased to hear that Terra had such an effect on something meant to destroy. She knows he has his way with kids, even those giving him attitude. But seeing him being able to sway a being of sheer destruction to a more peaceful route. "I didn't know Terra could do such a thing." Aqua hopes she will see Terra soon, as she really wants to know his side of this encounter.
A plasma shot almost hits Experiment 626, and looking up, Aqua is surprised to see Captain Gantu, looking ready to rampage through the room. "What are you doing?" She calls up to the large shark-looking being, one that just tried to kill 626. "Iur orders are to capture them alive!"

"I've decided to take a new approach." Captain Gantu responds, so it sounds like he went against the Grand Councilwoman's command. "All right, you two…" Captain Gantu turns his attention to the doctor and his creation. "Any last words before I blast you into a million pieces?" 626 yells something in a tone that sounds cheeky but clearly an insult by how Captain Gantu responds; "I am just big-boned!" he jumps inside the room, focusing on 626 as he chases the little creature into the launch pad.

He manages to corner the blue creature, but Aqua will not stand and watch. "Stop it!" she runs into the room, keyblade summoned. "I will not let you harm Experiment 626."

But Captain Gantu is not backing out. "I'm warning you. Stay out of it!"

And neither is she. Aqua is not entirely sure what the main reason for her action. Is it because the Grand Councilwoman wanted the two apprehended alive, or is it because she wishes no harm to a creature that is going against his very nature, all thanks to Terra's influence. Hard to tell, only that Aqua is more than ready to fight Gantu for this. She runs at him, and although Captain Gantu is big, he is rather nimble for his size. His build does give him a lot of blind spots, which both she and Experiment 626 use to their full advantage. Gantu is tough, but Aqua has fought a lot of enemies in her short time outside Land of Departure; he didn't stand much of a chance, considering Gantu's fighting style was rather predictable.

Soon enough, he's down but stubbornly refuses to admit defeat. Aqua does worry she might have to cause some serious harm before this one stops giving her and Experiment 626 trouble. But right as Gantu aims his weapon at her and Aqua prepares a spell to deflect said plasma shot. "Enough!" both turn, and Captain Gantu is by far most surprised to see the Grand Councilwoman enter the room; several other guards, much smaller than Gantu, follow right behind her. "I observed everything on the monitor," she states, ignoring Captain Gantu's attempt to explain his reasoning for going against her direct command. But the Grand Councilwoman ignores him, to instead favor addressing her: "You've been of great service, Aqua. Thank you." Aqua is glad to hear that she helped these beings with the Unversed problem, making life and their possible travel through the Lanes much easier. However, this whole event has been somewhat bittersweet, for the little blue creature is viewed as dangerous, a threat. But Aqua saw a better side of him, a side that shows Experiment 626 to be able to be more than he was created for.
"Captain Gantu." the Grand Councilwoman addressed Gantu with a stern tone, a sign she had not forgotten about his disobedience. But for now, she, the Grand Councilwoman, is more focused on what needs to be done and not what punishment will be fitting for the captain. "Escort 626 to the asteroid to which he's been banished." That sounds rather harsh and far from where a kinder nature will be nurtured. But Aqua is not sure if it's her place to try and lighten the punishment for 626. "When you return, you're back on patrol."

Captain Gantu drops his head, exclaiming, "Not patrol…!" demoralized by the Grand Councilwoman's command. Still, he does as told.

As they leave, Aqua knows in her heart she cannot stand and watch without at least trying. "Please, Your Highness." she stops the Grand Councilwoman. "would you consider sparing Experiment 626?"

"Spare him?" the Grand Councilwoman is understandably surprised by this request. "He's an extremely dangerous creature. I cannot release such a menace."

But she hasn't seen the kinder side of the creature, all thanks to Terra's actions. Aqua has, and she wants to give him a chance, even if it's a small one. "But it seems to me he's at least trying to make friends." Aqua argues that how he wasn't as destructive and dangerous as the Unversed. "he helped me against the monsters, and he may be dangerous." Aqua places a hand on her chest, speaking from the heart. "But, I really believe he can succeed going against the destructive instinct he was created with."

The Grand Councilwoman hums, pondering for a moment. And to Aqua's relief, "Very well, Aqua." the Grand Councilwoman considers her request. "If he behaves himself. I will consider shortening his exile. "

It's better than forever being stuck on an asteroid, with no one around to keep him company. "Thank you, ma'am." by her request, the Grand Councilwoman allows Aqua to speak with 626. Captain Gantu is not happy about it but is smart enough not to test the Grand Councilwoman's patience. Aqua kneels down before Experiment 626, who is still holding onto his made Wayfinder. Gently, Aqua places her hand onto the object, confusing the creature, but thankfully, he is not acting aggressively at her touching his prized possession. It's as if 626 knows she won't harm his wayfinder. He looks up at her, and Aqua smiles at this creature that was created for evil but, against all odds, has light in his heart. "I like the charm you made." She states to him, genuine with her words, as the shape and meaning of the Wayfinder are what keeps her going in this daunting mission Master gave her. And now, she will share the meaning with 626 by showing him her Wayfinder charm. "You made it after Terra's, right?" 626 nods and stares curiously at her Wayfinder. Do focus on her again at her question, "Do you think my circle of friends could become part of yours?" He seems a tad confused, so it possibly went a bit over his head. So Aqua tries another approach as 626 has connected the shape with the bond he shares with Terra. "My name is Aqua. My friends are Terra and Ventus."

626 eyes go from her to his Wayfinder charm, and the creature's face lightens up. "Ah—koo—wah." He struggles to speak her name but does seem to understand what she told him. "fren." she nods, and Experiment looks at her Wayfinder. "Terra… Ven. Fren."

Aqua giggles lightly at 626 and has gained some understanding of the bond she shares with Terra and Ventus. In time, he can make some real friends on his own by the understanding both she and Terra left to him. 626 returns it with a toothy smile before he's taken away by the many guards. They are rough on him, which makes his destructive nature surface once again. Aqua can only hope he can overcome his nature over time, but sadly, she won't be around to help him.

She has to keep moving, has to find her friends, and rid the worlds of the Unversed. Unlike Experiment 626, there's no redemption for those mindless monsters.


I mainly created this chapter to give a small appearance to two characters Kingdom Hearts fans may recognize, and I only picked Aqua's plot since otherwise, one of them would be more aware of what is going on in the future. It's still hard to write him, but not as hard as someone else from an entirely different fanfiction. It turns out that I struggle to write legitimately, crazy people.

Hope it will take less time next time I add a new chapter. My head has been all over the place lately.