I opened my eyes and found that I was back in the Mysterious Tower. I sat up and had immediate notice of everyone. However, the person who took notice and action to tackle me was Sora. Chibomon, YukimiBotamon and Puwamon jumped on me too.
"Hikari, you're finally awake!" Sora exclaimed. My eyes widen. I looked Sora over just to make sure it was him and not Van. That's when I noticed Van wasn't in the room.
"Sora, are you okay? Are you really back to yourself?" I asked. He nodded.
"Never been better!" Sora assured. I heard a familiar coo from behind me. It was Tai, as a baby again, being held by Naminé. I took him from Naminé and gently calmed him down. "Guess what, Riku was named Keyblade Master!" My eyes lit up as I looked at my prince. I embraced him and he embraced me back. YukimiBotamon nuzzled Pafumon.
"I knew you could do it." I said. Then I looked at Sora. "You didn't make it?"
"Nah, but no big deal. I just have to try harder next time." Sora said, sincerely. Sora really did remind me of Ven with that cheerful attitude. It brought sadness to my happiness. But it soon turned worry as I looked around for my brothers.
"If it's Terra and Vanitas you're worried about, don't. Sure, when they found out they tried to grab Riku, but we managed to get them into the other room. Aqua's talking to them now." Yami said. I sighed. They were still going to be angry, I knew that much.
"Don't worry. I can tell Aqua's capable of calming them down." Riku assured me, I hoped so. That's when I noticed Sora give me a look.
"Hikari, can I talk to you in the hallway for a second?" Sora asked. I nodded. I handed Tai to Nikko and went into a separate hallway with Sora. Puwamon, YukimiBotamon and Chibomon followed close behind.
"Something wrong?" I asked, a little worried.
"Just a quick question; did Aqua give you your dad's Keyblade?" Sora asked. I nodded. With that, Sora grabbed my arm and we ran down the stairs, with everyone shooting confused glances at us. YukimiBotamon, Chibomon and Puwamon ran after us, just as confused as I was. We reached outside when Sora summoned a portal and dragged me through it. I looked around and saw nothing but darkness. Then I looked forward and saw Castle Oblivion. I also noticed my clothes changed. I wore corset inspired top that consisted of indigo material lined in silver, black tull lining the bottom, and a mauve center with indigo string tying the two sides together. The chest was composed of several dark feathers with a silver cross in the middle. It came with a dark feather choker with a silver clasp and three diamond gems, as well as dark sleeves with silver accenting the cuffs on top. A two layer skirt that began as a sparkly indigo, flower-petal shaped top with silver accenting. The second layer was composed of two, many dark colored feathers with the side cut to reveal mauve material held by indigo string. On my feet were mauve pumps with a row of tiny silver pieces over the tongue of each shoe and around the ankle. Worn with them are fishnet stockings with dark colored foot parts, and matching cuffs with a mauve diamond gem. On my head dark gray silk hat with many black feathers all over the top. Nestled between them are three giant pearls. It came with long dangle earrings with a single, big pearl on the end(Look at Aikatsu; Odile Swan Coord).
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"W-Why are we here, Sora?" I asked.
"I remember Hikari. When I was four, you brought Ven's heart to me after it was damaged." My eyes widen. "While my heart was damaged, Ven encased me in his armor to protect me. I know that his heart is healed now and the one thing he wants more than anything is to be able to see you again." Sora said. My eyes started to fill with tears. "Let's go." I nodded. We entered the castle and began looking in any room.
"We'll never find him this way." I said. Just then, my Wayfinder started to glow. I held it out, pointing forward and a small beam of light pointed in a direction. We followed as it would curve around a corner every so often until we came to a door. "This door... it leads to the Chamber of Awakening."
"We found it. You ready to see him?" Sora asked.
"Of course! But, let me restore Roxas first." I said. So, I repeated the process I had used on Naminé, Axel, Nikko and Xion. Soon, Roxas was restored. Next to him was Puroromon.
"Huh? Where am I?" Roxas asked, dazed.
"Hey Roxas!" Sora greeted.
"Hi Roxas." I greeted gently.
"Sora? Hikari? How did- Where are we?" Roxas asked. We tried to explain the situation to Roxas the best we could.
"Well, only one more person to bring back." Sora said. I nodded, pointing Master's Defender at the door. A beam of light shot from it and opened the door. My heart began pounding so hard I couldn't move. Sora took my hand and lead me into the chamber. There, sitting on the throne, was Ven, sleeping peacefully. I thought my heart would burst. I gently moved Ven from the throne and laid him on the floor.
"You ready Sora?" I asked. He nodded. I inhaled and exhaled slowly, pointed Master's Defender at Sora, letting a beam of light come from it and hitting his chest. Sora grunted a little as a small orb came out. I gently grasped it in my hand. I knelt down, now holding Ven's heart in both my hands. I gently lowered it down to him and pressed it into his chest.
Ven's Pov
How long has it been...? That I've floated in the light of Sora's heart? It seems like days, but really it's been years. The only good thing was I had been able to watch Hikari grow from a small girl to a beautiful young woman. I had seen all the good and bad times. Even the time when she... lost her heart. That had to have been the most terrifying moment of my life.
"Ven." a soft voice said. I looked up and saw Hikari, as a little girl, standing in front of me. "It's time for you to wake up now." She held out her hand. I smiled and took hold of it and a bright light surrounded us. Then, I opened my eyes. I looked up and saw Hikari, as a young woman, hunched over me.
"Hikari." I said. Her tear-filled eyes widen as I spoke. She embraced me so tightly, as if she was scared I'd leave her again.
"You kept your promise." I looked at her, a little confused. "You promised you come back to me and now you have." Hikari said. I sat up and saw Puwamon with a YukimiBotamon I assumed was Nyaromon. Then I saw a boy who could have been mirror image with a Puroromon.
"You're... Roxas, aren't you?" I asked.
"How did you know my name?" Roxas asked.
"My heart's been sleeping inside Sora's since he was four. I know everyone he's met. That's also why you look like me instead of Sora." I said.
"Are you okay with this Roxas?" Sora asked.
"I guess I'll get use to it." Roxas said.
"There's one more thing I have to do. I think it's time my home returned to its regal splendor." Hikari said.
