Twisted Hearts

Chapter 13: Show Yourself

(We have four chapters left and this story is done. I suppose I should tease my next story relatively soon, but I think a lot of readers are going to enjoy the others that come after. Anyway, I believe in the power of angst and awesome chapters that have fight scenes and magic! Enjoy!)

            The keyblade wielders didn't leave the castle as they tried to make sense of the students and their relationship. Some were tense and worried while the rest wanted to be friends and help them.

"Why couldn't we get along with them?!" Kairi asked as she stomped her feet at them, "They're not like the villains we've encountered from before!"

She gave Riku a hard glare while he rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment.

"It wasn't easy, Kairi" Terra reminded her, "We don't the worlds to fall into darkness. We were being cautious"

Aqua shook her head before placing a hand on Terra's shoulder, so he could listen to her.

"But they're kids. Much like Ven and the others. I don't believe they would cause harm willingly. You saw Leona's memories and knew his life just as he saw yours. I don't believe he is going to become Scar since he cares about his nephew"

Terra sighed with a shake of his head. He knew Aqua was correct, but he couldn't easily trust them. He looked downward as Aqua gently held his face and tried her best to reassure him. Kairi puffed her cheeks in annoyance while Namine was holding her sketchbook that held the memories that Lilia shared with her and Ienzo. Both were analyzing the memories and came to a conclusion.

"They've been through just as much as we have" Namine said in a sympathetic tone, "I don't believe they will suffer the same fate as them"

Kairi was relieved that her friend agreed with her as Brain coughed into his hands and gained the attention of the room. He snapped his fingers to make a map appear to display each of the main student who has a tie to their respective villain.

"I believe I agree with the princess" Brain said with a grin as the Dandelions sighed at his reaction.

"Excuse me, why didn't you say anything?!" Skuld asked in disbelief as he held his hand to quiet her.

"Because I needed to confirm something, and I believe Lea and Idia know something thanks to Hades" Brain commented before turning to Lea, "So, care to enlighten us for once, fiery assassin?"

Lea was oddly quiet as Roxas and Xion were staring at him with interest. Lea rubbed the back of his head and shook his head.

"The simple answer is what Hades told us" Lea answered slowly, "Hades told Idia that he wouldn't become him. He didn't state how or why, but he was sure that teenage lord of the dead wouldn't be like him"

Brain clapped his hands before tipping his hat up to turn his attention to the screens. He displayed all the moments of the students working together and trying to protect their friends. Brain then summoned another screen to reveal their adventures and how they saved their friends and help others.

"So, I don't believe they're our enemies. Do you?" Brain asked as he leaned against the keyboard and held a knowing expression.

The rest slowly agreed while others felt embarrassed.

"I believe we owe them an apology" Ephemer said in relief, "And I know we can get along! So, we should find them, right?"

The others agreed as Chenya laughed with Neige sighing in relief. As they prepared to leave, they felt an odd and yet powerful magic potential gathering to their location.

"What is that?" Ven asked as he held Chirithy close to his chest.

Riddle, Leona, Cheka, Azul, Vil, and Malleus appeared in the castle, startling everyone. Ven and Ephemer rushed outside as they saw Jamil and Idia approaching the castle at high speed. Ephemer summoned his keyblades to jump and grab Jamil and the carpet to land on the ground. Ven threw his keyblade before him to fly after Idia and stop him from crashing into the castle.