Legacy of a Star Child

Chapter 39: Dreamers who create Hope

"It was nice of you to visit today Ventus, I hope everyone at the temple have been treating you well."

"I hate it there. Some of them are nice, but honestly, I'd rather be here with you, Master Keiron."

"Hm? It can't truly be that horrible, can it?"

"Those people don't care about what happened to my village. They don't care about mom and dad... or my little brother Azure and his friends Keane and Thalassa. That's why they left us to burn to death. No one listened when you told them to save us, why do you treat them so kindly Master? I see how they treat you when ever you go to town. I've seen them throw rocks at you and curse your name. Why Master?"

"...I did not ask to be whom I am Ventus, however, I have this life for a reason. I like to think that perhaps one day, the world can be such a great place. I am sorry if you have had to see those things, I care much more about how they make you feel."

"They don't respect you at all, and it only makes me hate them more. I wish I had been born here, with you. Not as one of them."

"Don't say such things, as the heir to the Synthesia clan, the legacy you carry is as important as mine will ever be. The same for Aqua, she will be taking over as head of the Cetra in the fall. When you see her you should congratulate her."

"The Synthesia are bigoted and only value things that are considered perfect and beautiful, they are afraid of there own shadows, and without yours and Morganas protection they would crumble. The Cetra are meek and only care about the health of the planet, Don't they understand that there's more beyond that?"

"While I agree that perhaps many of those in the clans can be a bit narrow sighted, please try not to judge them Ventus. Besides, you are smart enough to see the problems and soon with be instated yourself to take your fathers place, perhaps you may have the strength for good change."

"...they don't want me to come see you anymore. They say the Celestic clan is full of nothing but pompous arrogant mouth pieces that lie about the messages from the creator. Every time something bad happens, they do nothing to fix anything and simply blame it on you and Morgana... I feel horrible about it. How can I lead a group of people so foul master? The Celestic clan was meant to guide us, to give us the tools to make a world where everyone is happy, I don't think I can be happy knowing people are so... spiteful. So much ignorant anger is inside them, and all of it directed at those only trying to help. Its wearing on Aqua, I see it, and its making Terra lose faith in everything."

"Sometimes Ventus, even if it is hard, we choose to do the right thing, instead of what we feel people deserve. I have faith that you have the strength to bring happiness, the job of Synthesians is one of the more remarkable in the universe. The creator gave you the gift of creation, the gift to dream of things and make them a reality. Use it. Dream of a world so incredible, that everyone has what they could ever ask for. Dream even of many worlds, each one more grand than the last. Celestics may be the bringers of prophecy, the keepers of order, but what is the point of existence without adventure? Without a place to call home and places to discover? Just one thought, one dream, could create a prophecy of everlasting happiness."

"You always seem to know just want to say, Master Keiron. I don't want to stop talking to you. I need you. You, and Aqua, and Terra. You are all I have left."

"That's the nice part about being in charge isn't it? They can't stop you from coming to see me, or Aqua, or Terra, even if they do not like it. Are you afraid Ventus?"

"Sometimes. I just, sometimes, I get this awful feeling inside, because I know soon some day, the world is going to end us and--...Wait. Master, do you think that-- "