Remembrance( A Kingdom Hearts Fanfiction)

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Mara soon opened her eyes to see the vast blue sky above her. It's vibrant sunlight blinding her for a moment, causing Mara to lift her hand upward. Blocking Abit of the sunlight,and yet it was then that a sudden wave of pain hit Mara. She released a hoarse cry into the air,drawing in the attention of Aqua. Whom had been standing guard nearby in case the two were swarmed by Unversed like before. Creatures of negativity coming from a source the two Keyblade Wielders did not know. But they were dangerous. Able to incapacitate Mara to a crumpling degree. Leaving Aqua to fend off hoard of these colorful creatures. Aqua only able to survive the onslaught thanks to her advanced healing magic. Which she of course used to heal her injuries mid battle. And even with this Aqua was barely able to beat the hoard into submission. All the while Mara herself had taken the brunt of the assault.

As the two women had unluckily stumbled across the masked boy called Vanitas in this world. The masked boy seeming to spew darkness itself from his pores,alarming Mara who was the first to step forward. Keyblade in hand, prepared to defend herself. To this Vanitas clicked his teeth, a smirk hidden beneath the mask of his. "I knew you'd be the first to pick a fight with me." Vanitas began now forming a Keyblade of his own covered in chains, aiming his weapon towards Mara. "I'll admit I was hoping you would. I'll leave you in pieces for Ven." Vanitas commented his words striking a cord in Mara as she steadied herself. Demanding to know how Vanitas knew Ventus but was soon answered by the strange boy suddenly dissapearing before her eyes. Catching Mara off guard as Vanitas then reappeared mere inches from Mara. Keyblade in mid swing as he forced his weapon down upon Mara's with great force. The impact sending hundreds of petals into the air. Erasing many of the blooms leaving nothing but empty space where they once flourished.

Aqua called out to Mara, her own Keyblade in hand as she charged towards Vanitas. The masked boy turned his head slowly towards the meddlesome Aqua. Aqua then swung her Keyblade only for it to be deflected by a wall of darkness. At the same time Vanitas forced Mara at bay, sending a vortex of darkness towards her. Which indeed sent Mara flying into a far away wall, a searing pain forming in her back. As Mara released a barely audible gasp into the air. Her body slumping to the ground, through she maintained up. On her knees but Mara was not down for the count. Through gritted teeth and her body begging her to stop. Mara stood, her amber orbs filled with determination. Despite knowing how outclassed both she and Aqua were to Vanitas. She would fight till she couldn't anymore.

With her Keyblade now held tight in her grip Mara charged once more. Her right hand swinging the key with all her might. A trail of white mist following the swing as Mara struck at Vanitas's side. Injuring the man temporarily making the man shudder at the sudden pain. His head turning towards Mara before he struck Mara across the face,sending her to the ground with a loud thud. Her body shuddering in pain, though Mara never released her Keyblade. Her lifeline to the light. Even when Vanitas stomped on her hand with great force. Making Mara cry out in pain, as Vanitas cackled at her agony. " I commend your effort, standing against me even knowing your outmatched. It's a strength and weakness for Guardians of Light like yourself." Vanitas stated as he aimed his own Keyblade towards the weakened Mara. It's too pressed against Mara's head,though she did not shy away from it.

"I'll take that unique heart of yours." Vanitas spoke as his own Keyblade gave off a strange pulsating sensation. Which seemed to pass through Mara, as she soon felt her entire body go numb. With her heart pounding very loudly in her chest, almost as if it were about to burst. Blinking back her tears Mara whispered a question to Vanitas only to be silenced by the aching pain in her heart. The strong sensation forever growing making Mara cry out in agony. As this horrid feeling now turned into that of burning. Centered in her chest as Vanitas cackled at Mara's weak form. For it seemed ripping that special heart of hers from her body would most likely leave that vessel of hers empty. Which was exactly what Master Xehanort wanted. A new vessel, blank and ready to be possessed by him and him alone. And Mara was the perfect vessel, unlike Ventus. Who would serve another purpose.

Gripping onto her chest Mara screamed out with all her might. Before a brilliant yellow light seemed to emit from her chest. Shooting upward to the sky, cutting through the very clouds themselves. This dazzling light spreading throughout the vacant world. The light also blinding Aqua whom struggled to her feet. Shielding her eyes from the bright light. Only to hear a bloodcurdling cry errupt from Mara. And then nothing but silence,as the light which illuminated Radiant Garden turned to that of grey. The very color of the world seeming to be wiped from the very exsitence in this world. Aqua gasped at the sight,standing shakily before realizing that before her very eyes was the very heart of Mara. The large glowing heart hovering in the air above Mara's chest. All light in Mara's eyes now extinguished as the warrior woman slumped to the ground. Now void of life as her heart now lay out for all to see.

The sight pleasing Vanitas who reached out for the vibrant heart. The heart continuing the give off such light and power in his grip. Making Vanitas smirk at his handiwork. "Well now, that was easier than I thought."Vanitas commented as he gazee upon the lovely heart. Distracted long enough for Aqua to cast a single spell. Causing jagged ice to form before Vanitas, blocking him away from Mara. Gritting his teeth Vanitas turned his gaze to Aqua who took the chance to strike at Vanitas with swiftness. Cracking the boy's helmet to his disbelief and allowing Aqua to obtain Mara's heart. Cradling the warm object which gave Mara life. The heart giving off its vibrant warmth and light and Aqua's grip. All the while Vanitas gripped onto his cracked helmet, a brief smirk on his face.

"Well, well that was rather impressive. Perhaps I misjudged you Master Aqua." Vanitas teased making Aqua glare at the masked boy. Aqua now standing behind the wall of ice she had erected from the ground. The blue haired woman standing tall infront of the unconscious Mara, her heart beckoning to be returned to her. "Maybe I'll play with the both of you, just a little while longer." Vanitas began, now swinging his own Keyblade. Easily shattering the ice wall before him in a single strike. Shards of ice falling to the ground, as Aqua took a defensive stance. Knowing that Vanitas would return her strike from before with true malice. Taking a deep breath Mara prepared herself for the attack which was as surely to come. As Vanitas charged at inhuman speed towards Aqua. His blade in mid swing, Aqua gripped onto her Keyblade. Prepared to parry the blow, but it was not necessary. As someone else had come to their aid and blocked the blow before Aqua.

Vanitas stated upon the intruder in disbelief before smirking "Looks like you've come to the party too, eh?" He mocked as before Vanitas stood none other than Terra. His Keyblade clashing against Vanitas with the intent to protect. Upon seeing him tears streamed down Aqua's cheeks as she whispered Terra's name. Who stated that the two could talk later, as Terra forced Vanitas at bay. Now realizing the unconscious form of Mara on the ground behind Aqua. And the heart which Aqua held in her hands. Gritting his teeth Terra ordered Aqua to return Mara's heart to her. While he kept Vanitas at bay.

"Even with all three of you, you don't stand a chance against me." Vanitas commented as Terra glared towards the masked boy. Now taking his battle stance. "I'll make you pay for hurting my family." Terra declared, now prepared to defend Mara and Aqua till the very end.