Kingdom Hearts X; The Forgotten's Keeper

Chapter VIII; Waiting

The youngest of the Foretellers sat on the fountain that was the meeting place for many friends and unions. Her feet kicked back and forth in a childish way, that really did make it obvious she wasn't much older than the wielders under her command. Some were even older than her. She had always wondered why she had been the one chosen for the task of leading a union. There had to be many better options. And there had to be someone better qualified to handle the impending chaos.

"Master Ava!" A boy's voice called out, dragging the young master out of her thoughts. Standing in front of her was a boy with silver hair. He belonged to Aced's union if she was correct.

"Oh hello, your name is Ephemer right?" Ava asked. He was known for trouble, and Kamiko really did like him. He had spoken to Ava a few times, always asking questions Ava didn't have an answer for. The boy nodded.

"Can I join you?" Ephemer asked. Ava nodded.

"Uh-huh." She said. Ephemer sat beside her. He kicked his feet back and forth like Ava had been before. He glanced at her and tilted his head to the side.

"Why the long face? Did something happen?" Ephemer asked. Ava jumped a little, not aware she had been frowning.

"Long day," Ava said with a short laugh. Ephemer didn't reply. "Do you remember when you asked me why all the unions compete?" Ava asked rather suddenly. Ephemer nodded slowly. "Well, I've been wondering the same thing." She admitted.

"Isn't it because the Master said so?" Ephemer asked, with a frown. He had never liked that reasoning.

"Yes, and because the Master says it is." Ava agreed. "But lately I've been wondering about other things. You once told me you were looking for answers that you wanted to solve the mysteries of this world. Well, I think that's how things should be. We need to question things and think for ourselves." She continued on. Ephemer looked at her in shock.

"Whoa, you're really not yourself today. I guess even Foretellers have their off days." Ephemer said in a joking matter. Ava smiled a little. "Hey, maybe talking about the book will cheer you up!" He suggested.

"Not a chance!" Ava replied. Looking away, crossing her arms.

"Aww." Ephemer said, looking defeated. Ava looked back at him with a smirk.

"You were trying to pull a fast one on me weren't you?" She asked. Ephemer jumped up quickly.

"No, no! I was joking." He said, waving his hands in front of him.

"If you say so," Ava said with a laugh. "But I really think it would be great if all unions could work together and be friends." She continued, managing to keep her smile.

"You know, I made a friend in another Union today. They were kinda talkative, but she was a lot of fun. We're meeting again tomorrow." Ephemer said grinning at the ground. He was rather fond of that girl, for only have met her today. He had high hopes for her.

"That sounds fun. You better go home and get some sleep then." Ava said still smiling. She was glad to hear friends could cross union boundaries.

"Kay," Ephemer said hopping up. "Well, it was nice talking to you. I don't know what's got you down but please cheer up." He said, grinning at her happily.

"Thank you," Ava said as he ran off. Ava looked at the sky with a soft smile. "If worse comes to worst I want to leave the future to the kids who see the world like you do. Let the wind carry you far far away..... My Dandelions." She said to no one in particular. As she spoke seeds of a dandelion were blown past in the wind.

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Annora sat on her own, leaning back against the fountain. The sound of flowing water had been her comfort for most of the day, along with the sound of feet as other wielders ran through tracking down various Heartless. She had been waiting for Ephemer for far too long. He had said noon, and it was nearing sunset. The sky was just beginning to turn pink. Annora sighed heavily getting to her feet. Much to her surprise when she stood there was a boy with purple hair looking at her. He had piercing aqua eyes that seemed to be looking through her. She didn't know anything about him, but she was already unnerved.