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you two mind telling me your names

Who: Aqua (

islandsky)
What: The Keyblade wielders have a lot of catching up to do.
When: After this call.
Where: Tokyo Tower, possibly moving on from there

[A long time ago, Aqua met two boys playing on an island. The older boy, Riku, was already given a special destiny, and so she asked the younger, Sora, to keep a special promise instead.]

[That’s your job Sora, and I’m counting on you to do it.]

[It was hard to believe it was so long ago. The untold hours she spent wandering through the darkness. Now that boy was grown, around the same age she and her friends were when their lives were so drastically changed. Sora’s was changed because of the Keyblade, just like theirs were. And yet, he was still smiling.]

[Aqua left for the tower as soon as her conversation with Sora ended, her enthusiasm rushing her just a little. Whether or not she left in a hurry, she was going to have to wait. She didn’t mind though, the fresh air and chance to think would do her good.]

[There were so many things to ask, so many truths she would have to tell him. The good, and the bad. And Otamamon stood right by her side, half watching for Sora, half watching her partner. Aqua’s own eyes were trained on the Wayfinder for a good time. Maybe…maybe it was a silly wish.]

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[ Sora's running late. no surprises there. having your entire inventory dumped like that takes time to clean up and time to put away. ~~did he really have THAT many potions!?~~ that's really the only detour Sora makes.

Ryudamon is a good one for encouragement, really. Sora almost feels the need to salute every now and then. at least he's good natured and just wants to help and stuff. Sora can live with that.

said Digimon is walking besides him as they make it to the Tower. ~~everyone and everything makes him feel short too. B|~~. granted, he doesn't know what exactly to expect from Aqua. doesn't know where to start if she starts asking a lot of questions. but she IS an important person to Mickey. someone that Sora's pretty sure they're going to need to find too.

they're all connected to each other and really? that's good enough for him, if the other stuff hadn't been.

so he starts to run. sprinting really. Sora only stops, hands on his knees to catch his breath, upon arrival. ]

I'm so late!

[The plight of the protagonists it seems. ~~where did all those ingredients go anyway?~~]

[Hearing something bolting their way, Aqua stood at attention, the Wayfinder disappearing back to where it belongs. All that time contemplating on where to start, what questions to ask first, it seemed to just melt away when the time actually came. How many times did she hear the same thing?]

[And she smiled at the memory.]

If it makes you feel any better, you didn't keep us waiting too long. [A small nod to his partner.] Nice work Ryudamon.

[ the Digimon gives a nod in return. looking a little smug too. he's not winded at all of course. ] I wouldn't let you down. Besides, it's good to have friends already here.

[ Sora can agree with that. even if this is only their second meeting, Sora knows that they are kind of important to each other. for varying reasons. Immediate friendship and more. they've had similar experiences. this is what he knows to be true. ]

Still. I kinda feel bad, you know?

[If he were any younger, Aqua would have been tempted to ruffle his hair a little, let him know there were no hard feelings. Though, it may seem a little awkward now.]

Don't worry about it. [She's been waiting a lot longer than this small setback. Her patience is unbelievable at this point.] So long as you made it, that's all that matters.

Were you able to find any other friends? [Small talk is what friends are supposed to do right?]

[ yes, yes they are. and Sora isn't bothered by small talk. ]

Yeah. Naminé is here. That's a start.

What about the other two? The ones who you thought were people you knew?

[ Sora makes a face. he still doesn't understand how that can be an actual thing. ]

Squall and Neku? I've met a Neku and a Squall... But they're not the ones that know me. Doesn't matter since I've already started making friends with them all over again.

That's right. You are friends with Naminé. [She almost forgot that, Naminé was the only person to know Sora when Aqua first arrived here. What a time to forget something like that, she'll have to apologize later.] Sounds like you're getting used to this place already. [And that's a good thing. A very good thing, actually.]

Hey Sora, have you been able to call it to you? Ever since you got here? [There was something about this world. It seemed like magic or anything that was brought in from the outside was sealed. She couldn't quickly call the Master's Keyblade or cast even the most simple of spells. Instead, the old weapon stood guard in her room, too heavy to just carry around everywhere. Maybe someone like him was a little more lucky.]

Edited (now with logic applied) 2013-06-14 13:11 (UTC)

I've only met her once, but I think she's helped us out more than we know.

[ why else would "thank Naminé be in his journal? she seems nice enough from his conversation with her and that one meeting.

Sora takes a moment to think about the question. the Keyblade. that's the only "call it to you" that he can think she means. he shakes his head. everything that the Keyblade could do doesn't seem to want to work right now. ]

Does it work for you?

[Isn't that always the case with these guys?]

I've talked to her a few times since I arrived. She's told me you've helped eachother out, though nothing as far as details go. But I'm glad you two have a connection, she seems like a good person. [Light knows the girl needs someone outgoing to be friends with but hey who is she to talk about bad social skills?]

[Sorry Sora, but she's going to have to return shaking her head. It was a long shot, but wouldn't it stand to reason if a Keblade wielder was called here, then it was a problem that required the use of said Keyblade.]

I thought because of where I was or how I came to be here, something just went wrong. [Being suddenly ripped from the Realm of Darkness with no knowledge of how sounded like it would be an issue.] Others have spoken about their own special abilities not working. If you can't call the Keyblade either, then I guess it stands to reason it has to be something about this world itself.

But what world can do that? I wouldn't think taking the Keyblade's abilities away was possible.

[ because it kind of transcends worlds and stuff. Sora is kind of concerned with that. it's not that he NEEDS the Keyblade or anything like that. but for it not to work like it should... ]

Under any normal circumstances, it shouldn't be. [Normal for them at least.] Every world is different, with their own rules, cut off from eachother unless the lanes are opened. That letter, it talked about the worlds, and how they've suddenly began merging with the Digital. A force powerful enough to do that may be enough to disrupt the Keyblade. [It was all speculative of course, and Aqua may have lowered her voice towards the end. Honestly it's a lot more productive thinking these things aloud.]

There's really no way that we can be sure though... I bet Yensid would know though. He knows just about everything.

Perhaps. Master Yen Sid does have a far greater understanding of the worlds and the Keyblade itself. But never once in training have I heard of anything like this. [It seems like something the Masters would want their students to know about.] Right now, we can only guess what's causing all of this.

[ all Sora can do is nod at this. it doesn't really do them any good to ask about that sort of thing, does it? no matter what, they can't really use their Keyblades like they should.

that's not what they're really meeting for anyway. ]

And the stuff you wanna ask about?

[Ah, right, back on topic.]

Mm. [Aqua bows her head a little, trying to think of a good place to start. Back to this again. It was better to go slow and work up from there, but where exactly was that? Explain what happened to her and her friends? Ask about Riku? Or how he knew Kairi?]

I've been away so long, any time I think on it, the more questions I have. I suppose it's only right to begin where it always starts. [Since they were on the subject of the Keyblade anyway.] Sora, you should know this. When I met you and Riku on that island, Riku was already made a successor to the Keyblade. It was my friend who did this, the tall boy with dark hair that you saw.

I sensed this...and I chose to not grant you the same power. [For both their sakes.] The Keyblade is inherited by those who were chosen. So how was it that you came to be its wielder, if it wasn't us?

[ Sora scratches at his cheek. how does he explain something that he isn't really sure on the details about? him getting the Keyblade isn't something he's sure is okay to entirely share. part of that is Riku's story, after all.

better start with: ]

I didn't know about all this rite stuff back then. Riku might've known something I didn't about that, but he never did say it. Never asked him either. Probably never will because it doesn't matter.

[ he puts his hands behind his head and rocks on his heels a little. ]

The Keyblade that I have originally was supposed to be Riku's. I don't know exactly how it happened, but when the Islands got sucked into the darkness, I got it instead. He has one now, but I guess the one I have decided to stay with me.

So I wasn't chosen. Not really. I was just there.

[She nods a little. Of course, someone's story wasn't just their story alone. There were many things about Terra and Ven she couldn't answer either. So the answer was not any person, but the Keyblade itself chose Sora. It was meant to go to Riku, but it chose instead. It's not a normal occurrence, no. Possible, yes, but the implications are less to be desired.]

The Keyblade senses the strength of heart. Could it be, in times of darkness it chose the one that was stronger? [That would mean Riku must have lost what she saw in that young boy. He lost what Terra saw in him, before Terra lost his own way.]

[But he has one now. So the Keyblade must have found him worthy enough.] It takes something very special to be able to claim the Keyblade and to reclaim it as well. [She smiled a little. He didn't lose himself. Not completely.] It must have been tough, for the both of you.

Especially with your home falling into darkness. [Thinking back to the black pillars. Was it just like the Prince's castle?] How did you manage to escape?

Maybe. Seems to be what the Organization thinks.

[ and Sora frowns just a little. Xehanort and the rest of his "darknesses" aren't really topics Sora wants to think about too much. he doesn't know how much of what they have said is true and what parts are just to get under the skin of his friends and himself...

so moving on? was it hard? even though he had never given up on his friends, never gave up on the hope that everything would be okay... Sora's okay with admitting that his mind - and his heart - have strayed here and there. bouncing back? well he's only able to do that because - ]

Sure, parts of it were hard. But I have a lot of great friends that are looking out for me and I'm there for them when they need it. So as long as we don't lose that, then nothing's too hard for us.

[ to be honest, though. he's not sure how exactly it is that he's escaped. ]

I don't really know how I did. Maybe because of the Keyblade? It's all back in one piece now. A lot of worlds are.

The Organization-? [Then she noticed the frown and stopped. There are just some things that people didn't want to talk about. Moreso when it came to the darkness.]

[She won't press it. At least not now. They needed time to learn.]

You've grown up, but you're still the same boy I met at sunset. [The boy who would always be there for his friends, with the same grin Ven would smile.] I'm glad you never lost what you should cherish the most.

[Her tone was reassuring, but her eyes held a certain sadness to her own words. No, now wasn't the time for that.]

The Keyblade has the power to protect its bearer as well as the other worlds. [She closed her eyes, to think back on another memory of hers.] "But at every turn, that boy arrived with Keyblade in hand to save the day." [She recited wistfully, like she was repeating from a fairy tale.] We left the future to the right people. [She nods.] Was this when you met Kairi?

[ Sora snorts a little laugh. ] One thing at a time, okay?

[ she'll need to know about the Organization. what they are. who they are. what they are planning to do... but man. so many things will make his head spin, you know? ]

Anyway, I don't know if it's a good thing that I don't seem to change much or not. Not sure about "the right people," but I think we're doing the best that we can.

But um. Kairi? I met her, or maybe Riku and I met her when she moved to the Islands. It couldn't have been too long after you and your friend Terra visited.

Sorry. I'll try to slow down. [It was one thing to be more than a little curious, it was a completely other to start being overbearing when it came to the questions.]

[So she will try, but it was going to be tricky.]

She...moved? [That was indeed puzzling. The Radiant Gardens seemed like a good place to live, after taking care of the Unversed and all. Also it wasn't so simple to just leave one world for another. What could have happened in such a short amount of time?] So...you three have been friends for a long time then?

[Three of them...]

[ nodding! all of the nodding. ]

Yeah, pretty much. We were all still really little when she arrived. So we've been best friends, all three of us, growing up.

[For a moment, Aqua's eyes turned up to the sky. Otamamon follows them, but she was unsure what her partner was looking at.]

They're close to you. [A nod well clearly.] I'm glad. I'm glad the three of you have eachother.

I'd like to meet them one day! [Aqua's eyes widened as she turned back to her partner.] Yours friends and Aqua's friends. Wouldn't that be great, Aqua?

That's...

[ Sora's gaze also raises to the sky. ]

We'll always have each others' backs, yeah.

[ and it gives him a warm feeling. from his head to his toes, starting from his own heart. a heart that gives an unexpected lurch at Otamamon's statement. Aqua hasn't mentioned maybe...?

but before she can answer. ]

When it does, it's going to be like a big party. Best party.

[ Sora looks back to Aqua. with a little smile, but completely serious. ]

And before you know it, everything will be just fine.

[ they're going to save everybody. Sora is 100% confident in this. ]

[Turning to Sora, they're eyes met, and Aqua could feel the overwhelming sense of confidence and something else. Aqua could feel herself smile back.]

That's right. [With a small nod, she turned her gaze back to Otamamon. Even after everything that happened to them, there was a way to set it all right. There's always a way.] Just wait. They might be here before you know it.

[She affectionately pats Otamamon's head, causing the Digimon to smile a big toothy grin.]

[ Sora laughs a little, looking his arms behind his head. ]

Riku passed the test, you know. I'm sure between all of us, people who need to come back will.

[She smiles.] It's what we do.

[Terra...Ven...it won't be much longer. That's because...because Aqua wasn't alone.]

Oh right, you mentioned you took the Mark of Mastery exam. I'm guessing it was Master Yes Sid? [So young too. She and Terra were young for theirs too, but even then it was unprecedented. What was Master Yen Sid planning?] I'll have to congratulate Riku whenever I see him again.

Yeah, he's the one that gave us our test. Because of the stuff going on with Xehanort, guess he thought that it was important for us to do.

[ Sora pauses for a second. he and Riku had been self taught... ]

You were trained and stuff, right?

[Aqua's eyes widened immediately at the mention of that name. There was a sudden heavy weight on her heart, one that couldn't be helped nor hidden so easily.]

Xehanort?

[the stuff going on with Xehanort]

Do you mean Master Xehanort?

[So he was still out there? After everything that happened, everything they did, the Keyblade wielders now were the ones fighting him? Then...then that meant...]

[Terra.]

[ it's not what he had meant to do - upset her. but it's something that would have come up anyway. ]

Hey, hey... He's been planning all of this stuff from the start. There's even time travel going on.

[Don't feel bad Sora. Xehanort is the most unavoidable topic in the universe honestly. She wasn't looking forward to bringing it up either.]

He's been planning everything all along... [It actually doesn't surprise her that much. After the way he was able to manipulate Terra, Ven, herself, everything, it made sense. Time travel though?]

[Did he also know that she couldn't let Terra fall? That she would take his place?]

[She takes a breath, the weight was still there, but she was managing it.]

What did Mickey or Master Yen Sid tell you about us? About what happened to the three of us? [Might be story time again.]

I kinda have a little bit of an idea, but not much. The King and Yen Sid didn't say a lot either.

[Aqua is quiet, contemplating in silence. Guess it was story time after all.]

Do you want me to go?

No, you should stay and listen Otamamon. I'm sorry that I haven't told you this sooner. [It wasn't a story with a happy ending, and Otamamon was a sensitive girl. But that didn't excuse Aqua's silence.]

To answer your question from before, the three of us were trained. Terra, Ven, and myself studied under Master Eraqus. [There was a slight pause at the name. Master.] Ven came along in the training a little later than us, but we all lived and trained together, sharing the dream of becoming Masters.

Then came the day of Terra and mine's Mark of Mastery Exam. [The day everything changed.] We were younger than the proper age to take it, but Master Eraqus was confident we would both pass. There was another Master that watched over our test as well, Master Eraqus's friend and Ven's former teacher before he came to us. Master Xehanort. [Again, a pause. But not out of reverence this time, Master Xehanort deserved none of it.] Something happened during our exam, something Master Eraqus had not planned on. Someone had let in Darkness. And in our duel, Terra-

[It was the briefest moment, but it didn't change that he gave into the power.]

I passed the Mark of Mastery, and Terra failed. And from then on, everything was different. [She stops the story, giving Sora a chance to take it all in. There was still a fair way to go.]

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you two mind telling me your names

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blah sorry this is shorrrt

sorry I've been so fail at tags ^-^;;

you are not a fail

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I am so sorry this is so late /o\

dude i can backtag this into forever

you are too kind T~T

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