The Way To Maturity

Ventus went back to the land of departure with a frown etched in his face. Every step he took was heavy and grumpy. Their master, Eraqus, noticed the young keyblade wielder’s actions. So he summoned the boy to his room.

 The two had a private conversation. Terra and Aqua, Ventus’ fellow keyblade disciples, were quite curious about this. But they just thought it was only a small matter.

“Now ventus, tell me what is bothering you? Your actions are quite brash, are they not? Does this have to do with those two?” Eraqus asked calmly.

“No master. It’s not about Terra and Aqua…” The boy sighed.

“Then what is it? You can tell me. I will gladly help you with your ail.”

“Well, I was in radiant garden a while ago. There are these older kids who teased me of being immature after a game of sword fighting. They said that I’m not even old enough to wield the keyblade…nor even fight ‘cuz I act like a kid.” Ventus explained in a disappointed manner.

“Do not be fooled by them. They only talk non-sense and you know that, Ventus.” Eraqus said and patted the boy’s head.

“I know, master. But…I do act like one, don’t I?”

“You cannot blame yourself for being like that. Everyone has their flaws. Maturity is gained in everyday of our lives. You grow old as time passes. And maturity does not grow just by being old. It is how you accept yourself as being yourself. By not retaliating to those children, you just showed how much you are matured than them.”

Ventus’ face formed a warm smile by hearing his master’s words. It indeed made him feel better. His frown disappeared and formed a warm smile instead and said,

“Thank you, Master Eraqus.”

“That was nothing, young one. I am glad to help you.” The keyblade master replied.

Ven was about to go when Eraqus called him again, “By the way, if you want to learn more about maturity, observe Terra and Aqua’s actions. You might get something from those two.”

Ven nodded in reply and went off.

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He was strolling down the huge hallway, thinking about his master’s teachings when he encountered Terra carrying a huge load in his hands. The boy was planning to help him but instead he just observed the man like Eraqus have suggested.

“Being matured must be strong…mentally and physically.” Ventus whispered to himself, trying to avoid at terra’s sight as possible. Suddenly, one of the box fell from Terra’s arms.

“Shit!” he blurted out, “What the fuck is this heavy thing, anyway? Nevermind, I must bring this to master eraqus at once!” And with that, he went off.

Ventus was puzzled upon hearing those unfamiliar words Terra has spoke.

“What does ‘shit’ and ‘fuck’ mean? I bet only old ones say that!” his voice was so sure, and then he went off too.

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Ventus next went to Aqua’s quarters. Making sure his every move was discreet, he slowly peeked at the crack of the door. He saw aqua putting on her undergarments. (A.N. : Ven has no idea what it was and what’s going on. He is not a perv. :D)

“What are those things aqua’s wearing?” he thought. “Could those be some hidden armor to protect her body? I didn’t know there are such things! COOL!”  Then ventus ran off quickly, leaving aqua startled.