~Prologue~

 

http://youtu.be/B-VFgXzLcFk&autoplay=1

 

The past, present and Future are defined by fate, Blood split, Hearts Born and Taken, Keyblades Clash For Light and Darkness but all Tie together by Kingdom Hearts. In this Thirteenth Installment tied by Three series, and Three Stories, Destiny Itself will unfold not to Chance but upon Heroes of The keyblade. Today you are going to Embark on A journey...Question is Will you Step forward and Never look back?

 

~Rules~

 

>All Kh13 RP rules Apply.

>You Cannot Write Less Than a Paragraph.

-Failing to do so will Get you a Warning.

-Second Offense, You will Be asked to Leave.

>No God Modding.

>If you are lost in The RP Don't be shy to PM me, I can even Help you in The RP.

-Seriously I won't Bite.

>If you have Read and Accept Terms Please Put "(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧" At the End of your Post.

 

~For Rper's That Were In ATW, TWC and 2012 Series Only~

 

>Different Universes Move at Their Different Pace Time-Wise.

>This RP is set in Another Universe.

-This RP Universe takes 5 years after TCW Series

-This RP Universe takes 1,000 Years After 2012 Series.

-This RP Universe takes 2,500 Years After ATW Series.

-Yes, you can still Stick with Old Characters as you Wish.

>Note: 2012 Universe is a Parallel Universe to TCW Universe.

-ATW Is in The same Universe of The 2012 But It Is Set in The Past of 2012 Series.

 

~Character Sheet~

 

Name:

 

Gender:

 

Age:

 

Keyblade:

 

Physical Description:

 

Personality:

 

Bio:

 

Been In TCW, ATW, or 2012 Series?: Yes/No (If so, Which ones)

 

~My Character Sheet~

 

 

Name: Lilith Fang

 

Gender: Female

 

Age: 17

 

Keyblade: Ignited Heart By CBJ3

 

Physical Description: Short Black Hair, Brown Eyes. One eye Is darker than The other. She wears A Black shirt With a White Short- Sleeved Hoodie Halfway Zipped and Black Jeans with Black Nikes.   

 

Personality: Quiet, Doesn't Socialize Much Unless She Is Trusts that Person. She is Very Condescending and a Bit of an Egoist. She can Be quick Tempered and Stubborn If it involves not Getting What she wants or If it goes Against What She believes in. She is Full of Zeal when She does something that she loves therefore she can come out of her shell without a care. She is A Very Passionate and Strong Willed Person.

 

Bio: She Lives in a bad area in town. She Isolates Herself from people she goes to school with because she Thinks That they are Stupid. She Loves to Parkour as well as Write. Her Family are Not at All Close. No father, Single Mother, and Older Sisters. Her family Never shows her Any Affection even when Growing up, Her Sisters Never Really Talked to her Either Due to Being The Black Sheep of her Family Because She is Different and No matter How many Years Of Therapy Her Mother forces her To Take, She Never Changed But Her Life will Change forever.

 

Been In TCW, ATW, or 2012 Series?: Yes, All Three.

 

The RP will Start Once There are Enough RP'ers.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 201212 yr by Sigrun

Archer and Klain appeared in a long dark hall way as they did Klain looked to Archer "you should of let me kill those idiots" "they weren't on our list we were only ordered to kill James and mark Joe Jonathan Vashle and Athxson" "God dam you warriors pride Archer your to good to the enemy" Archer and Klain walked down the long hall until they entered a large room inside the room stood another 10 men the men looked to Archer and Klain one of the men then approached them the man had long blue hair and red eyes he wore a white jacket with a black shirt and dark blue jeans the man looked to Archer "Good job Archer you fulfilled your mission to perfectly Athxson attempted to remove his mark after you left though" "He can remove the mark all he likes once he's been marked once his name will appear on the list" "very true very true" the man then looked to Klain "i saw you wanted to go over board again Klain" Klain looked to the man "My Lord Lance i only sought to minimize there numbers more to make are job good much faster" "that may be so but we stick to the given plan Klain everyone thats been named to be marked must suffer before they die we started with Joe by killing his eldest James next we target his wife and then when hes in complete disappear we kill him the same goes for the rest of them" Archer looked to Lance "my lord that reminds me this method is clever to weaken our enemies moral but the two men you had me mark Jonathan and Jason neither man has any of importance linked to them" "a they may seem that way Archer but you are incorrect the two may seem to seclude themselves but they still have deep links with people for Jonathan its Joe Vashle and Gale for Jason its Alex and Marina kill them and both Jonathan and Jason shall be effected Athxson believes we are not targeting the families of our pray but how wrong he is its been there families were been targeting from the start" "another question my lord its about Gale i heard his wife has been killed and it seems it hasnt had the effect on him you would normally expect" "owe no its had the effect i expected alright his wife may have been killed but his fatherly instincts to protect his children has now increased 10 times what it normally would be the Barians made a grave mistake with that method of attack Gales entire being has most likely increased in power but even so he is still no treat to our plan none of them are" "Understood" "Now the matter of having the Mark placed on Gale Marina and Alex Archer you and Klain will remain here in the castle on stand by for now i will send Scarlet t deal with branding them her black water element is the best way of beating Gale at the minute and marking him his element is fire so since water is his opposite it works best and since unlike other elements water cant be absorbed except by those born with control over it she should be fine" "Under stood"

 

Meanwhile

 

Gale arrived in the main hall of LOD as he did he saw the destruction left by the Barians and Dark elements Gale then noticed Athxson he looked at Athxson for a moment an emotionless stare on his face Gale then looked away not really caring athxson was even there at all Gale then noticed his dad sitting beside a corpse now covered by a white sheet Gale looked to Joe "Dad who is it" Joe looked down for a moment "its your brother a dark element named Archer killed him" Gale stared at the blanket for a moment "i see" Gale then walked away from Joe as he did Joe stared slightly surprised by Gales reaction "somethings not right with Gale he would normally give a reaction so lifeless especially to something like this" Gale slowly approached Vashle as he reached his brother in law the to stood face to face Gale then spoke "Marias dead the Barians killed her" 

Marina gripped her keyblade and swung it slightly,a bit threatenly. "You,on our side? Like you did when you threw us around like rag dolls,almost killed us and impregnant me with that-"Marina yelled as before she could finish her sentence she heard the footsteps of Alex,Damian and Alexia as they walked into the castle. Marina then managed to snap out of her suddent rage and look around her. The castle partially destroyed,at the very least one casualty. She then noticed Jason resting against a wall slightly. "He's here."Marina muttered. She then slightly turned to Rose and somewhat glared at her. Her eyes then softened as she lowered her keyblade and then rested it on her shoulder. Alexia looked around. "What happened here...?"Alexia asked,looking at the destruction,and slightly at James' covered body. Malik catches up. "Barians and Elementals. The Barians are after to kill keyblade wielders,the Dark Elementals for elememtals."Malik said. Marina thced under her breath. "So the guy outside was different from the ones who attacked our house."Marina muttered. Alexia looked around and looked up at Rose,then at Athxson. Before she could get any closer to them Marina took a slight step foward to get between Alexia and Athxson. "Damian,Alexia,don't you two dare get close to this man."Marina hissed. Even so that there was a time of war once more,what happened 15 years ago wasn't an easy thing to forget. Meanwhile Vashle stared at Gale blankly as he announced that Marina had passed away by the hands of the Barians. He took at the very least a full minute to analyze it and finally take it all in. The elementals had warned him of a tragedy that followed Gale's family,but the shock that his only living sister was now dead hurt him badly to his already hurt,emotionally frail self. Garry had gone on a mission and disappeared never to be seen again,now his little sister was gone. To top it off he had to protect his boys and his pregnant wife was at the hands of the Barians heavens knows where. "...no....no no no...not her too..."Vashle muttered as he backed a bit and rested against the pillar. "Not Maria too..." Vashle got his hand to his head and just stared hurt out into space for a bit before looking back at Gale. "...I'm sorry...please...tell me your children are alright..."Vashle said as he held his head. Malik walked up to his father. "Dad you're getting pale." "I'm fine Malik.."

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Katherine stared. She had her hand on her growing tummy as her hair was made into a bun,her bangs framing her face. Then without warning she stepped on Judar's foot,twisting it around as she stared unamused. "I don't really see what my heritage has to do with me,I only worked as a beast tamer for a family circus,and now I'm with you?"Katherine asked,with no remorse,and no fear. "However,my allience relies with my husband,and him only."Katherine said firmly as she gave a final twist on Judar's foot,hearing something snap before she let go.

Gale looked to Vashle "the kids are fine Elie got knocked back when the Barians attacked but she'll be fine for now Terra is looking after her and Natsu" Joe looked to Gale "Gale your planning something aren't you" "I'm planning nothing if anything I'm declaring something" Jonathan looked to Gale "I can guess what that is" "I'm going to wipe out every last one of the Barians every last one of them shall die suffering especially the one who hurt my family he'll die last and suffer the most I'll make shore that man dies screaming" everyone looked to Gale in absolute shock no one not a single person had ever seen this side to Gale Joe looked to his son "(Gale its almost like he's a completely different person watching someone he loved being killed before his eyes did this much damage to him)" Gale looked to Athxson "Athxson your normally wrapped up with scum like the Barians so you'd have an idea of the location they might pick for a base tell me now where might they be hiding" Jonathan looked to Gale "normally people when there out for revenge like this can't think straight but Gale if anything hes more composed and focused then ever before i never would of thought of it but it could be possible the Barians could be using one of Athxsons old bases"

Ahtxson crossed his arms.'' To be honest, I have no idea where they could be hiding. I would have noticed if they were in one of my old bases. To be honest as well, these guys aren't playing. The Barian's have been going off and killing our love ones left and right.'' Ahtxson said as he remembered seeing Zeta die through Rose's vision. He closed his eyes.'' But now, we have learned some of their ablilties. They have their own special powers. They call it Evolution. From what we have seen, these powers give them powerful powers, which wraps around them like armor. Then there the Six Gates they have. I think they only use them in their human forms in order to protect them from harm. So, the only way we can kill them is when their in their evolution states.'' Ahtxson explained.'' Then there's that one trublesome ability of theirs, the power to destroy the Keyblade. That is why, we are gonna meet the First Keyblader.'' Ahtxson said as he walked up to the center of the room and clapped his hands and started saying a strange language. Something no one ever heard of. Rose looked at Marina.'' I summon thee.'' Ahtxson said as he placed his hands on the ground and smoke surroneded the area.'' Who the hell summon me at this time?!'' a voice said. Ahtxson laughed a bit.'' I guess I summoned him at the wrong time..'' Ahtxson said as a man walked out of the smoke. He had long blonde hair, blue eyes, black jacket, a white shirt, brown pants, and he held a two Kingdom Keys on his back.'' We meet again.'' Ahtxson said as the man looked at him.'' Oh. It's you. Explain to me why you summoned Vector, the First Keyblader again Ahtxson? I was taking a nap.'' Vector said as he stood there. Rose walked up to him.'' The Barian's.'' she said as Vector looked at everyone.'' Alright. Who's gonna explain to me what the hell is going on??'' Vector asked. 

Jonathan looked at the first keyblader "Huh not as impressive as i thought he would be just looks like a regular guy who can duel wield the kingdom key but then again i should know by now never judge someone by there appearances could easily get you killed" the first keyblade wielder looked at Jonathan "alright I'll explain plain and simple an enemy you didnt completely wipe out is back and there out for blood allot of blood at that the Barians have returned and they plan on destroying every last keyblade wielder existence young or old maybe even unborn" as Jonathan mentioned the word unborn he slightly looked to Vashle "The Barians also have a new power and a dangerous one at that there able to destroy our keyblades a few people here have already had there keyblades here destroyed two others have had theres fractured also the Barians have already killed many young keyblade wielders they've even killed someone close to nearly everyone here in this room but mainly the reason athxson summoned you here and now is so we can ask you if its possible to make our keyblades stronger so we can cancel out the power the barians have to destroy them" Gale looked at the first keyblade wielder "whether you can or not doesnt really matter to me I'm going to kill them Barians either way with or with out my keyblade i dont really care" 

Vector started laughing very hard. Everyone looked at him weird. Vector soon recovered from his laugh.'' No. I am not fixing no one's Keyblades. The Barian's. I remember them. They were always at war until I stop them. I watch a new breed come alive and soon the Barian's went to war with them. That's the Barian's way. They'll do anything to make sure they are supreme, but them having the ability to destroy the Keyblade is impossible. Ahtxson, if you summoned me here just to fix and upgrade everyone's Keyblade, you should know everyone must work for it.'' Vector said as he clapped his hands and aura formed around everyone besides Malik, Alexia, and Damian.'' Everyone here has a Keyblade, broken or not. Ya will be sent to a different world, in a different universe. There, you will face a trail of Strength. If you pass, your Keyblade will be fixed/or upgraded. If you fail, I strip you of your Keyblade powers. I'll see ya here when your done.'' Vector said as everyone soon disappeared. Vector saw the three kids look at him.'' Don't worry. I'm pretty sure everyone will pass.'' Vector said as he turned around and thought to himself.' If the Barian's have the ability to destroy the Keyblade, that means their High-Ranking master is-''

 

The High-Ranking master walked in.'' Hello Katherine. i see you and Judar are getting along. Now, as you said. You were a beast tamer at a family circus, but to be telling the truth, you have Barian blood within you and no other blood.'' The master said as he sat down.'' You play a important role in the Undertaking. Now, I shall repeat what Judar had said. Work with us and we shall spare your family and husband, but you don't. I'll make sure they all suffer the same fate.'' the High-Ranking master said as he saw Katherine glare at him.'' Don't give me that look.'' the master said as a eye cold be seen. It was blue.'' Or I shall kill you and your family.'' The master said as he saw Katherine nearly collaspe, but Judar helped her. He then felt a presence he hadn't felt in quite some time.'' I see. My brother and sisters. Vector, the first Keyblader has been summoned to this Universe. I shall pay him a visit myself. Izaya, you are in charge until Menma or the other masters return. Judar, take care of Katherine to whatever need she needs. Afterall., she is Pregnant.'' The master said as he soon vanished.

Marina grabbed Vector by the neck of the shirt and shook him around. "We don't really care for details,lets just get these trials ready and going before they attack again."Marina said as she shook Vector around. Vashle anime sweatdropped as Marina let go of Vector and dropped him down. Marina looked down at tha aura that sorrounded her,Alex,Jason,and every known keyblade wielder in the room. "What kind of trials are these gonna be?"Marina asked. Vector had a 'you'll see' look on his face. Marina growled under her breath and looked back Alex and then back at Jason,then around the room. "Well,if it can help us fight without our keyblades being broken,I guess its worth the chance."Marina said as she gave a slight smile and then turned to Alexia and Daiman. She crossed her arms. "You two better don't get in trouble,if any danger arrives,you know the option."Marina said. "Fight back?"Alexia asked. "Run."Marina said with a slight hiss. Alexia crossed her arms. "No fair."Alexa muttered. Vashle walked up and held Dante's hand. "I guess we could give it at try."Vashle said,his voice a bit numb. With that the aura around the group glew brightly. Marina looked at Alex and at Jason with a slight smile. "See ya guys later I guess."Marina said as she glew brightly and shot up like a shootying star away and out into space. The same went for everyone else who could wield a keyblade. "Dad?" "You'll be fine,just be careful,Dante."Vashle said as the two shot up in glowing lights and dissapeared. Alexia stared and then turned to Vector. "Will they come back?"Alexia asked,slightly worried. Malik cracked his knuckles slightly. "They better."

~Meanwhile~

Marina fell rolling back as she rubbed her head. She shook her head and looked up around her. She didn't knew what place she was in,she seemed to be in a library or of sorts. Books and shelves were everywhere,the walls gleamed with quartz and the floors made out of beautiful,slippery marble. "Where am I?"Marina asked a she started to walk around,trying to find a way to know where the hell she was. She looked around and picked up a random book from a stack and opened it. "Don't know this languadge,never seen it before."Marina muttered as she flipped through the pages. "A few of these seem familiar to latin though."Marina said as she flipped through a few papers and walked around.

~Meanwhile~

Dante felt the softness of grass as he fell. He quickly stood up and looked around to find himself to be in a...drawned in world. It was all black,and everything,buildings,grass,trees and all,seemed to have been drawn with chalk. "Wha?"Dante asked as he stood up and walked around. He faced a house that had been drawned in. He opened the door and peeked inside to see the walls all drawned up with different drawings and furniture made out of paper. "Where am I...?"Dante muttered as he closed the door and walked around the strange looking house.

~Meanwhile~

Vashle tumbled down and layed on his back as he looked up. He saw the blood red sky and black clouds. He gasped and satted up as he looked around. He looked around at the gray looking ground and black-ash naked trees and the cracks that covered the place. "Huh?"Vashle asked as he looked around. A suddenly breeze flew by and he shivered. "How freaky.."Vashle muttered as he had goosebumps. He looked around and his eyes narrowed. "What is my trial?!"

'' They'll make it back. But I don't know in one piece that is. Children, I recommend you take shetler now.'' Vector said as the High-Ranking master soon appeared. Quickly, the three kids hid as Vector made them.'' Hm...You already sent them off.'' the Master said. Vector crossed his arms.'' I wonder, are you really who I think you are.'' Vector said as he quickly jumped off the ground. causing a crater to appear and Vector kicking the Master, but the Master blocked with his left arm, causing a shockwave to go through the room.'' You should know I would have the six gates on.'' the Master said as he grabbed Vector's leg.'' Now, let me show you what I can do.'' the Master said as he threw Vector across the room, but Vector quickly regained his balance and drew his two Keyblades and rushed towards the Master and attacked. The Master simply dodged and broke the Keyblades, but Vector kept on having them reform and better then ever, then, Vector caused a the Master to lose his left sleeve of his coat. The Master backed up and laughed. Vector looked at him and pointed his Keyblades as a beam formed around the tips and shot them with wide range. The master quickly dodged, but his hood was riped in half. The Master turned around as the hood slowly fell off.'' I should have known. The only person who knows how to destroy the Keyblades...half Keyblade Wielder and Half Barian...The Second Keyblader..Sosuke.'' Vector said as the Master aka Sosuke looked at Vector and fixed his semi-long blue hair. His blue eyes looking right at Vector and his dark brown skin.

 

Ahtxson soon landed in a field of flowers. He soon sat up.'' I wonder where Vector sent me..'' Ahtxson said as he stood up. He looked around. He saw a ruined village in the distant. He soon started walking through the field and tried to summon his Keyblade. All he got was a Kingdom Key.'' Oh come on!'' Ahtxson said with annoyance.'' Vector would pull come crap like this. If I have the Kingdom Key, that means everyone else has.'' Ahtxson said as he tried to sense Rose and look through her vision.'' Guess it is true. We really did get sent to a different universe.'' Ahtxson said as he soon reached the ruined city but ducked as he saw a boy in a white dress like silk, a crown on his head, angel wings, and a bow fly over him.'' What the? Just where am I????'' Ahtxson asked as he saw the boy fly away but saw some flying angels in armor.'' Great..''

 

Rose woke up in a deep cave. She then got scared like hell.'' Father?!'' Rose screamed as she was afaird of the dark. She walked around shaking, not knowing a way out of the darkness.'' It's okay my little flower.'' a familar voice said as Rose smiled.'' Mother?'' Rose said as she ran in direction of the voice, but soon saw Marina instead of Zeta.'' Wait...that's the woman from before..'' Rose said as she backed up but felt her Father's hand touch her. She looked up but saw Izaya's face.'' When are you gonna tell her the truth?'' Izaya said as he turned into Ahtxson and he and Marina soon hugged. Rose screamed as she soon woke up from a nightmare. She was in a ruined house. She looked around and slowly got up. She was in the living room. A brunt sofa was turned over and that's was about what was in the living room. Rose turned around and saw a picture frame covered in dust. She wiped the dust off but got shocked and ran out of the house. In the picture was Marina, Ahtxson, and Rose.

Gale looked at Vector for a moment as everything then went black and Gale was transported to what seemed to be a sea of flames "a scorched plain what kind of trail does Vector expect us to face" just then the Kingdom Key appeared in Gales hand "the Kingdom Key part of the trail I'm guessing but what exactly is the trail Vector never explained it all he said was that we each must face a trail" 

 

Meanwhile

 

Joe stood in a small town "this place the sounds the smells it all seem so familiar i think i know this place" Joe slowly began to walk along the empty streets examining the small town until he finally remembered "thats it i have been here before this is the town i lived in back before i meet Yanley and Quentin back when i had lost my memories and was in hiding from the organization this town's were it all started the 2012 event man that brings back memories but if this is were i am this place must be Earth and this universe the first has sent me two is a replica of our own it has to be there no other way this town could be here could there"

 

Meanwhile

 

Jonathan sat on the ground looking around into empty space "why the hell am i in the realm of time again this place is so boring if he was going to give me a trail could he not of picked a better location for me GGGUUURRR" 

Vector stared with shock as he and Sosuke stared at each other.'' Sosuke. Why? You were my only student. I taught you everything you know. For heavens sake, you were the one who banished the Barian's in the first place! Why are you siding with them as their High-Ranking master?!'' Vector asked as Sosuke looked at him dead on.'' Why? Haha..I asked myself the same question..but to tell you the truth. There is no why. All you need to know is that I seek the end of the Keyblade race and half breed race.'' Sosuke calmly said as he rose his hands in the air. Vector looked at him, gripping his Keyblades.'' Yet, your a half breed yourself. Explain yourself! Why are you doing this?!'' Vector yelled. Sosuke looked down as he pulled out a ring and held it.'' Revenge..'' Sosuke said as he made a fist around the ring.'' After the way, I had the Keyblade of the Gods grant me immortailly and I started spreading the word of the Keyblade but..'' Sosuke stopped himself as he soon was filled with rage.'' When I came home after a mass meeting! My wife and child were murdered by the hands of a half-breed! Just for being Half-breeds! What's worse, a pure Keyblader then went and killed the rest of my family for being half-breeds! Trying to elimate the Barian blood!'' Sosuke explained as he looked at Vector dead on.'' So I decided. If my pure Keyblade wife and Half breed child couldn't live..then none of the other Keybladers and Half-Breeds should live!'' Sosuke yelled as Vector stared at him.'' Sosuke..Revenge isn't the solutlion.'' Vector said as Sosuke laughed.'' Revenge is a disease. There is no cure. It slowly eats away the body until nothing is left until revenge itself. I've seen countless people walk down this path and never come back. Only a few.'' Vector said as he saw Sosuke lift his rght hand and soon a Keyblade shape sword appeared in his hand.'' That is it with the talking. You know what they say, only a immortal can kill a immortal. Now, let's see if it's true!'' Sosuke yelled as he and Vector rushed to each other and started crashing weapons over and over.

 

Ahtxson saw the soldiers point their weapons at him, but Ahtxson quickly dodged them and ran from them. He then saw more fly down.'' Wait. Let's try something.'' Ahtxson said as he pointed his hand at them and then shot normal fire.''...Screw you Vector!'' Ahtxson said as he then jumped and started knocking the soldiers out one by one, but as Ahtxson finished finishing them off. He was then shot by an arrow. He turned and saw the flying kid. Ahtxson cursed as he passed out as it was a knock out arrow.'' Lets get him back to Lady.'' the kid said as soldiers helped him up.'' Yes general Pit.'' the soldier said as Pit and others flew away with Ahtxson.

Marina flipped through more pages. "The hell.."Marina muttered. "Welcome to the Holy Palace." Marina quickly turned and summoned her keyblade,it was kingdom key instead of her usual Armada's Glory keyblade though. Marina looked around and searched for the source of the voice. "Who's there?!"Marina asked as she looked around. She then saw a book slightly shaking and moving as it stood under other books. "Under here!" Marina stared and walked over to the pile of books. She settled down the book she already had in hand and moved the piles over and picked up a royal blue colored book with golden trims around it. She opened it up and a blinding light came from the book. Marina backed away and covered her face slightly as a figure emerged from the book. Infront of her now stood a blue giant that floated ontop of the book. He had his legs crossed as his hair was a dark shade of blue and covered his eyes. Marina blinked. "Who are you?"Marina asked. The giant smiled. "I am Amon. Trial of Knowledge,Education,and improvisation. Usually people don't visit me just because they can."Amon said as he looked down. Marina crossed her arms. "I'm here...on a trial. A guy named Vector sent me."Marina said. Amon smiled. "Oh,him. It's been years since he last promised me to visit."Amon said. Marina stared. Amon smirked. "Well if you're here for a trial,I might as well start."Amon said as he extended his hand. Marina stared and took a step back. Amon then poked Marina's forehead as a bright light emerged from Marina's forehead. Amon absorbing knowledge.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Vashle walked around the empty place. He looked down at his hand and summoned his keyblade,it was kingdom key. "I guess the trial has just begun."Vashle muttered. "Not quite..." Vashle turned to the source of the voice,only to see an enormous,ash black tree infront of him. Like the other trees it had no leaves. It was desolate as a chilling breeze passed by,the only living thing from this world or so it seemed. "...who are you?"Vashle asked. There was silence for a few seconds before he got an answer,a deep voice answering back: "My name is Amos; Trial of burden, isolation,and purity. You have arrived upon my realm for a trial...?"The voice roared. Vashle noded. "Yes sir. I am here for a trial by the order of Vector."Vashle said. Silence. "...very well. I must warn you the trials that await you are difficult. They will either rip you into pieces,or make you stronger." "I understand." The tree then slowly rose one of its roots from the ground and extended towards him. "Stand upon the root of remembrance,and may we begin." Vashle took steps forward and stood on the root. The root rose up and stood slightly tall. "Lend me your soul." Vashle stared and his eyes went slightly blurry as he stared,his mind going into another state completely.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Dante stood infront of a big doll. It was around his size,maybe a few inches taller. The doll sat on a pink chair,playing with a plastic tea set on a pink table. The doll was made out of blue cotton,she wore a purple dress and had black braids for hair. She had red buttons for eyes and a smile sewed on. She took notice of Dante. "Welcome. Come drink tea with me."She said. Dante blinked and took a seat. The doll quickly poured imaginary tea into Dante's tea cup. "What's your name?"The doll asked. "Dante,Dante Stargazer."Dante answered. The doll laughed. "My name is Mana; Trial of innocence,insanity and love."The doll said. Dante looked down at his cup of tea. "I'm here for a trial. But after meeting you I think it will be an easy trial for me."Dante said. He heard the doll laugh as she tilted her head. "You've got the wrong idea then,Dante!"

Alex flew through the air and landed face first on the ground. "...ow..." He picked himself up and looked around. It seemed like he was in a forest. At first glance it appeared perfectly normal, except for one thing, the sky was completely white, glowing. The trees seemed to be going on forever. He looked around more. "Marina? Jason? Alexia, Damian? Anyone?" Alex looked up to the sky, frustrated. "Can someone PLEASE tell me what's going on?! baylaust's computer was broken for about a week!"

 

. . .

 

Jason fell down and landed on one knee. With his hood over his face, he slowly stood up and calmly observed his surroundings. He was on an empty plane, green grass going on for as far as the eye could see. Nothing else was there. The sky above was pitch black, with small, violet bolts of electricity sometimes flickering across the sky. Jason looked down at his fist. "Trials, huh...?" He clenched his fist and began walking. "If it means getting my Keyblade back, then so be it..."

The first keyblade wielder,Vector, was summoned. He agreed on helping them fix/upgrade their keyblades so they won't break against the Barians if they pass their trials. All current keyblade wielders were sent to different worlds in different dimensions for their own personal trials. While all of them are at trials,Vector,Damian,Alexia and Malik remain. But out of nowhere the leader of the Barians appeared and told his tragic story. Damian,Alexia and Malik are somewhat hiding from sight,but watching from affar. I think that sums it up so far.

 

 

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Amon let go of Marina and she stumbled back a bit. Amon quickly helped her from falling down. "You have been through a lot. I'm impressed. By now many would of just given up on life,but you and your friends and allies have continued on. However."Amon said as he flipped some pages of his book. "You're not here to be complemented. You're here for the trials. You will face a few trials that will test your intuition,and knowledge between right and wrong. If you succeed,no fear will be able to stop you from now on."Amon said. Marina seemed to give a slight smirk. "Fear? Me? I've gone through hell and back,I don't fear anything."Marina said. Amon chuckled. "Are you sure? Living a new phase of life,family...you have conquered a few fears but new have emerged."Amon said as he opened a box and took out a vaccine. The needle was brand new and gleaming with the light as the blue liquid inside it moved around a bit as he took it out. He turned to see Marina was already back against a pile of books,her face pale,her knees slightly shaking,and her eyes on the needle. Amon chuckled. "Some fears stay forever. Sadly in order to bring you to your trials you will need this. Now come here."Amon said as he offered his hand. Marina shook her head and backed away. "UM NO THANKS. I'm good! Ya know I can live without my keyblade oh my look at the time I gotta go."Marina said in a hurried matter as she turned to walk away. Quickly enough Amon grabbed her by the back of her shirt and pulled up. "Ah ah ah,you have to conquer all fears." "NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO LET GO I'LL KICK YOU!!!!" Marina waved her feet and arms in a rapid matter. Amon sighed. "You're a grown up for goodness' sake,be an example to your kids and stay still it'll only be a pinch."Amon assured as he quickly stuck the needle on Marina's shoulder,injecting the blue liquid. Marina seemed to whimper quietly. But soon enough she turned transparent blue. She looked down at her hands. "What's happening?"she asked. "The liquid is taking effect. Now let's start your trials."Amon said as he picked up a purple book that had gold trimmed letters that said 'KNOWLEDGE'. He opened the book and a gust of wind came from the book as it started to absorb Marina in. Marina tried to resist it but the strong current easily flew her off her feet and into the book for the beginning for her first trial.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Vashle was lowered by the root as he landed on the ground. "...Vashle Stargazer: Son of Luciana,now passed. Son of Reik,now passed. Brother of Maria,now passed. Brother of Niche,now passed. Brother of Garry,now passed. Father of Dante,Malik,and a soon to be new being. Husband of Katherine. Elemental of Shadows. Your trials shall revolve around the past you wish to forget,but that you must accept. The fears that you wish to push away but that you must embrace. The strength that you wish to keep secret,but that you must release in order to defeat the enemy,and help your friends."Amos said as his voice echoed with power. Vashle stared up as the tree lowered a branch. "Look within my bark."Amos said. Vashle blinked and walked up. He looked inside the hollow tree and stretched his arm inside. He then pulled out a purple colored cherry. "Eat this,and our first trial can begin."Amos assured. Vashle looked down at the cherry and sniffed it a bit. He then took a bite out of it and his expression soured. "It tastes really bitter."Vashle muttered. Amos remained silent. Vashle then ate the cherry fully and spit out the seed. Vashle looked down at the seed as his vision blurred. "Let us travel to the past,Vashle."Amos said as it held Vashle with the branches. Everything around Vashle seemingly washing away.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Dante looked up at the doll with curiosity. "What kind of trials will I have to face?"Dante asked. The doll stood up and walked up to a toy oven. "Your trials shall be based on what awaits for you in the future,what you must know,and what you must learn to control."Mana said as she brought out a batch of fortune cookies,three fortune cookies in total. "Choose a cookie."Mana insisted. Dante stared and randomly picked the one on the left. He cracked it open and took out the paper,looking inside. "What does it say?"Mana asked. "It says,'the truth you must face,will be your destiny for life."Dante read. Mana laughed. "Perfect! Come on Dante,lets go for a ride!"Mana said as she ran up and jumped in a pink,toy car around their size. Dante walked up and sat in the passenger seat. Mana started to drive,as she did,the colored walls slowly turned white as they headed towards the trial.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Damian,Alexia and Malik watched as Vector and Sosuke fought. "Should we interrupt?"Alexia asked. "I don't know if its a good idea. We could try but what if that guy has tricks up his sleeves."Malik said. Alexia slightly glared. "I feel useless just standing here like this!"Alexia said as she was about to walk forward when Malik stopped her. "Are you crazy? What if he tries to kill you? I know we can't just do nothing but we can't get ourselves killed either." Alexia got her arm away from him. "Well any brilliant ideas on how to help then?" "Calm down,we'll figure something out."

Edited May 22, 201312 yr by Stardustblade358

as Vector and Sosuke fought a man appeared leaning against a pillar in land of Departure he wore a tattered red cloak and had long blonde hair the man smirked as he watched Vector and Sosuke fight one another "pathetic Barians pathetic Keyblade Wielders even after all your years nothing about either of you have changed in the end you all fight for the same old reasons time after time after time love revenge to protect your friends to gain power the stories and plots are so old that there near always the same you repeat your stories again and again with out fail in a never ending cycle truly pathetic are you all to simple in the head to evolve and attempt to change clearly you are" 

 

Meanwhile

 

Gale begins to wonder what seems to be an endless field of fire when he began to notice the flames around him acting strange slowly gale stopped as he then scanned the area slowly four figures appeared around him Gale stared as the firery figures walked towards him one then held out its hand as the firery figure held out its hand the flames vanished reveal a person underneath Gale stared at the person infront of him seeing it to be Maria "Huh thats a bad job of a trail first having my dead wife appear infront of me like this" Maria looked at Gale "Gale I'm here to help you this is your trail the Trail of Vengeance" another of the firery figures then revealed its true self Gale looked to the figure to see Terra "Were here to show you the path of rage and vengeance is the wrong path to take Gale" "Shut it what would you know" the final two figures then revealed themselves behind Gale gale looked at the two for a moment the two seems to both be older versions of Elie and Natsu Gale stared at the two "Please Dad listen to us" "if you take the path of Vengeance dad it wont just end badly for you but for everyone else as well" Gale stared at the four present entities and then looked away "huh what would any of you know your all illusions made up by that fool Vector how would he know what bad would happen from the path i would take" Maria walked up to Gale and slapped him across the face as she did Gale put his hand to his cheek "can an illusion do that you Baka" Gale stared at Maria "Gale tell me when one when you revealed your true power when you were angry or out for revenge the answer is never and its because your not that type of man your to caring just look at the two children we brought into this universe you raised them both to believe that the emotions you should rely on most is bonds of friendship courage and love would you ever ask either Elie or Natsu to fight for revenge tell me Gale would you" Gale looked at Maria for a moment and then to Elie and Natsu Gale let out a slight sigh as the experision on his face changed into a slight smile "leave it to you to make me see sense Maria i really dont know thought now with you gone what am i going to do Natsu and Elie how am i going to look after them alone" maria walked up to Gale and placed her hand on his cheek "Gale i believe in you your a your a good husband and a good father you have a caring and strong heart you even attempted to protect the daughter of the man you once hated above all others even with out me I'm shore you'll be able to raise Natsu and Elie to become wonderful adults someday" Maria then kissed Gale as Gale kissed back Maria began to back away Gale noticed as the field of fire began to disappear around him Terra Elie and Natsu as well Gale looked to Maria as she also began to fade "even with me gone Gale you have a loving family to help you along the way I'm shore you'll be fine after all your the father of Elie and Natsu" just then everything around Gale faded into white Gale stood in a vast white plain alone when suddenly the kingdom key appeared in his hand Gale looked to the keyblade as it then began to emit a radiant light Gale held the keyblade up as the Kingdom Key form shattered "I promise you Maria I'll protect Elie and Natsu i wont let anything hurt either of them ever again and ill raise them both just like how you wanted them to i promise you that on this keyblade my new keyblade a keyblade formed from the flames of my heart and embedded with the promise i make to you the keyblade Oath of Flames" Gale swung his keyblade across a a shinning red version of oathkeeper appeared in his hand flames emitting from the handle of the blade Gale looked at the keyblade "so this was the meaning of my trail find my right path and to forge my own way with the first ever Keyblade of its kind the first ever Other Element Keyblade huh this'll do it alright I'm not on the road of vengence anymore I'm now on the road of the protector I'll protect my family and friends from the coming threats no matter what and with this new power im shore i can"

Sosuke clashed with Vector once more, causing a little shockwave. The two stood across from each other. Eyes glaring. Vector then kicks Sosuke away, but Sosuke then had white aura appear around his Keyblade and slashed it towards him. Vector blocked it and sent it away. Vector stood in the middle of the room as he looked around. The castle was being destroyed. The world he had created millions of years ago, will soon perish. Sosuke dismissed his Keyblade.'' I've relized something. Why should I use my Keyblade when I can use my Barian powers.'' Sosuke said as he then stepped on the ground, causing a hole to appear and soon white aura wrapped around Sosuke. Leaving only blue eyes and a mouth.'' Evolution state 1.'' Sosuke said as he then jumped and made an attempt to kick Vector, but he dodged it and slashed Sosuke, who grabbed the Keyblade and punched Vector in the face hard and sent him towards the other end of the castle.'' You know what, I should kill those kids. Their parents won't miss-'' Sosuke was saying but was interrupted when a Keyblade slashed him towards another part of the room. Vector emerge of the rubble. He was in final form as his two Keyblades floated around him.'' I'm sorry Sosuke. I am a bad teacher, I understand that now, but the moment you try to touch kids who have no inovment in this whatsoever, then I shall rip your throat out with my very two hands!'' Vector yelled as he soon came out of the form and his two Keyblades changed into sword like Keyblades. Sosuke smiled as he then had his white aura form around him like crazy.'' I will now show you the power a Half-breed has never achieved before! When he combines both powers, he forms the Rank-Up Magic!'' Sosuke yelled'' Take this! Rank-Up Magic Barian's Force!'' Sosuke yelled as something was about to happen, but Izaya soon appeared and stopped him.'' That's enough Master. We wouldn't want to ruin the surpise of the Rank-Up Magic.'' Izaya said as Sosuke soon had his aura dismissed and looked at Vector.'' You got luckly Vector.'' Sosuke said as aura formed around him and Izaya.'' We shall soon meet again, when the Undertaking begins.'' Sosuke said as he and Izaya soon vanished. Vector dismissed his Keyblades as he looked at the ruin castle.'' Children, it is alright to come out now.''

 

Rose kept on running, she was running through a misty field.'' How can this be?! My mother is Zeta...no one else.'' Rose said as she fell on her knees. She soon started crying. She didn't know what to believe. She soon felt hands on her shoulders. She turned and saw Zeta. Her dead mother.'' Mother!"' Rose said as she hugged Zeta and hugged her.'' Hello my little flower.'' Zeta said as she calmly stroked Rose's hair. Rose didn't want to let go.'' I did what you told me..I went to land of Depature and I met Father.'' Rose said as Zeta smiled.'' Yes. I saw everything. You even met your real mother for a moment before being sent off by grandpa Vector.'' Zeta said as Rose stood shocked.'' Wait..so your not my real mother?'' Rose asked. Zeta shook her head.'' No. I died 1000 of years ago. Your father watched me die before his very eyes. The only thing I regret was not being able to remember him when I was brought back to life by him. To tell you the truth, I was pregnant with his child before I died. Ahtxson, your father, impregnanted that girl Marina, in order to make sure he could be brought back to life. A few days later, you were born, but knowing you were not safe with him, he sent you away to Hollow Bastion and that is where I found you. I knew you were his child by the way you look like him. So I decided to take you in, knowing it would make your Father happy, having the love of his life, raising his only child. He changed because of you. He wants to be a good father to you as I was a good mother to you, but you must connect with Marina. Get to know your actually mother, if she tries to resent you, keep trying. Get in touch with your roots Rose.'' Zeta said as Rose looked up, slowly absorbing the truth.'' I will, What did you mean by grandpa Vector?'' Rose asked. Zeta smiled.'' Your father hasn't told you yet? Of course he hasn't. He's always like that. The only reason your Father was able to summon him is because you and him are related to him. Vector Keijo. Ahtxson Keijo and Rose Keijo. I always liked your Fathers last name. Ya are his distant grandchilden. Now my little flower, you must go on through the mist. You have just passed the Truth part of your trial. All there is left is strength.'' Zeta said as she kissed Rose's head.'' Good-bye my little flower. This will be the last time I see you.'' Zeta said as she smiled and mouth something. Rose smiled as she turned around.'' Mother...I mean Zeta..I shall make you proud.'' Rose said as she walked down road as the mist started vanishing. Back at the ruined house with the picture. Marina's part soon turned to Zeta.

Marina landed in a circular,crystal plataform. She had never been to this place before,but it still had a very warm and familiar feel to it. Marina looked around as Amon’s voice rose.  “Recognize this place,Marina?” Marina shook her head. “Nope.” “Well don’t worry,it should all make sense soon enough!” Just then Marina felt the ground shake. She looked around as walls started to form around the plataform. Walls of steel and floors of concrete formed as the ceiling finally formed,ceiling her inside a four-wall room. The doors were missing,but something about this room seemed…familiar. Then it hit her. “Impossible.” “You have no residing fear except two,one is recent,however,one has remained with you for a while,has it not,Marina?” Marina shook her head. “The needles are a personal issue ok?!” “Not the needles. It’s a little issue that not even Alex knows about isn’t it? For years you’ve put up such a brave face…I’m actually impressed how far you’ve gotten.” Figures surrounded Marina. She looked around as the crystalized figures formed and she summoned her keyblade. “…don’t fear death,Marina. Besides life,it’s the most beautiful thing in the world.” With that the figures attacked Marina. Marina quickly blocked attacks and dodged. She spun her keyblade around her hand as she slashed down the figures one by one,easily and quick. But as she made one disappear,5 more came to replace it. Marina backed away and looked up. “What’s the point of this frieking trial?!” ”…to show you that death is nessesary.” With that Marina felt as her arms were forced down. Marina tried to raise them up but she couldn’t,the force was to strong. ”Our life is made by the death of others,let me show you.” Marina looked up as one of the figures attacked towards her with his weapon. Marina’s eyes widened as she felt a sharp pain and then just white.

 

"(Alex,Jason,I hope you guys are having better luck than I am.)"

 

~Meanwhile~

Vashle opened his eyes. He rubbed them a bit and found himself holding onto the tree as crystal screens floated around them. “What’s happening?”Vashle asked. “…Why do you grudge the past?” Vashle turned to Amos. Amos spoke once more. “As I saw your memories,your feelings flew through my braches. Whenever you think of your past,you regret it,even the most recent of memories. You feel you aren’t strong enough now,or maybe you just wished you were just as strong back then?” Vashle looked away. “If I haden’t come with dad to the temple,he wouldn’t of have protected me. Maybe he would of lived. If I wasn’t so weird looking,maybe I could of gotten a chance to enter the Excalibur Academy. If I was stronger…I would of protected Nova,Mom,and Niche. I might of protected Katherine too.”Vashle muttered. “And you look for more power? Why do you wish more when you have so much? Do you lust for power?” “No! I just…want to protect what I couldn’t protect…” Amos remained silent. “Lust for power and anger,and the path of revenge will lead you down a bad road. You must accept the fact that maybe you have reached your limit.” Vashle glared. “No! Is there really a limit?! I can fight and get stronger!”Vashle said. He was then thrown against the ground by the branch. “You lust power and that shall lead you and your family to ruin!!!”Amos roared as the screens shattered,glass falling everywhere. Vashle stood up. “Each time an enemy appears that it’s stronger than the last,and each time I seem to be too weak to protect anyone from it!” “You and your friends! Stop being so insolent!” “But what if this time everything is just gone?! What if this time there’s no miracle?! We bearly survived last time,what if this time we finally-“ Just then the branch slapped Vashle right in the face. The loud ‘CLAP’ of when it hit echoed throughout the white hall. Vashle just stared down as Amos retrieved his branch. “…your anxiety is high.” Vashle looked up,tears forming a bit. “You have grown into a man,but your heart remains insecure and fragile like the children you care of.”Amos said as the branches reached Vashle’s cheeks. “You fear of not having enough power,is that correct? Well then.”Amos said as the branches surrounded Vashle and rose him up slightly. “The weight you wish to carry is too heavy for you to carry on your own. Alone you may not be able to defeat,but together,don’t you think you will be able to rescue everyone?”Amos asked. Vashle stared and closed his eyes slightly. “Maria and James have been taken victims of this massacre already. If we don’t win the children involved and the rest of the adults will die as well. I came here to face a trial,but you counter me with questions,just tell me what I must face!”Vashle said. The branches then settled Vashle down. “Your trial is to let go of your guilt. However.”Amos said as the scenary changed drastically. “If you refuse to give up on such,then you must accept the weight that comes with it.”Amos’ voice roared as boulders appeared before Vashle.

 

~Meanwhile~

The little car stopped at what seemed to be a gallery of videos. On the frames different videos of different events and memories played. Mana and Dante got off the car and started to walk. Dante looked around. “What is this place?”Dante asked. “The Gallery of Truth. Dante,do you know who you are?”Mana asked. Dante looked up. “I’m Dante Stargazer. Keyblade Wielder,and Elemental.”Dante said. Mana stopped and turned. “That’s good from your dad’s side,now,what about your mother’s?”Mana asked. Dante stared. “I know that I inherited her color scheme like hair and eyes…but other than that I don’t think we share any special gifts.”Dante said. Mana laughed. “That is where you are wrong,Dante.”Mana said. She brought Dante and pushed him up infront of a portrait where it showed Sosuke facing off against Vector. “You see that man? That’s the Barian’s High-Ranking master.”Mana said. Dante gasped a bit and took a closer look. “Is that so?! Then now we know how he looks like!”Dante said. Mana stared. “But that’s not what I wish for you to discover.”Mana said. Dante tilted his head. Mana then took a bowl of clear ice from the small pedestal and handed it to Dante. “Look at yourself.”Mana ordered. Dante took the bowl in his hands and looked down on it. He could see his reflection upon the smooth surface. He stared at his red eyes,red horns,tourquise hair. Suddenly the image changed into a disturbing image of himself. Dante gasped and dropped the plate. It shattered along with the ice,pieces spreading everywhere around them. Dante held his head. “What was that thing?!”Dante asked. Mana grabbed him and dragged him to a mirror. She had him stare at himself,once again,he stared at the disturbing image he had seen. It was him,but the expression of madness and insanity was plastered on his face. His horns seemed sharper as he wielded his keyblade,and shadows surrounded him. The other parts of him he was surrounded by…something else,armour? Maybe,he wasn’t very sure. “What’s going on? What does this have to do with my trial?”Dante asked. Mana got her hands on Dante’s shoulders. “Well,your trial is to accept the truth. But.”Mana said as her unblinking eyes stared directly at Dante’s reflection. “Will you accept,that you’re not only a keyblade wielder,and an elemental,but that Barian blood runs within your veins?”Mana asked. Dante stared at the mirror,horrified. “Hehehe,”Mana chirped. “The first Tri-breed since the beginning of time; Dante Stargazer.” Dante didn’t know how to respond as he stared at the mirror’s reflection.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Alexia,Damian and Malik peeked their heads out. “Is the crazy dude gone?”Malik asked. Alexia then ran up to Vector and extended her arms. “Old guy!”Alexia said. Vector’s eyes seemed to twitch at that. “Give us keyblades!”Alexia said. Malik and Damian stared at Alexia. “What?!”Malik asked. “You can’t just ask him to give you a keyblade…can you?” “Well it’s better than to stay here doing nothing!”Alexia said. She pointed around the castle;”While everyone is out there fighting and risking their lives,mom and dad too,we’re just sitting here like ducks! We need to do something to help,anything really!” She turned to Damian. “Damian,you could agree,right?” “Damian knock some sense into your sister!”Malik said as he turned to Alexia. “No offense,but we’re unexperienced. “I took that guy on with my blood and I got my ass kicked,unless you guys have experience fighting…” “We’ve seen enough! We made a deal to see which one of us would become heroes first!”Alexia said. She turned to Damian with a smirk. “And I’m winning that bet!”

Edited May 25, 201312 yr by Stardustblade358

As Jason walked through the empty plain, a mysterious figure rose out of the ground. Jason jumped back and summoned twin blades of light. The figure wore a black hooded cloak, with a gold medallion at where the hood meets the rest of the cloak. Jason's face remained stoic under his hood. "And you are...?"

 

The cloaked figure stepped forward. "I am Iustitia, the trial of justice, justness, and equity. You are here for a reason, so state it."

 

Iustitia's voice was deep and filled with authority, but Jason remained unintimidated. "There are people that will bring chaos and ruin to the worlds if they aren't stopped. I need to stop them, and I can't do that without my Keyblade. I'm here to get it back."

 

Iustitia raised a hand to his chin, and nodded. "You speak with honesty and confidence. Good. That is your first trial." He paced around Jason. "You have claimed for your entire existence that you fight for justice. To protect the balance of the worlds, and to do what is right. That is why you were sent to me. I am going to test you, to see if you understand what the phrase, "fight for justice," implies, as well as to see how far you are willing to go to fight for what is right. And most importantly, if you even know what "right" is."

 

Jason crossed his arms. "And if I don't pass...?"

 

Iustitia remained firm. "Then the power that you require to fulfill your goals will be lost to you. And the worlds will fall."

 

. . .

 

From the glowing white sky, a figure began to descend down towards Alex. Alex's immediate reaction was to draw his Keyblade, but as he did, he immediately noticed something wrong. Rather than his traditional Hero's Crest, his Keyblade had reverted to its true form, the Kingdom Key. Great... shouldn't be an issue with fighting, but I can't jump high and land without issue without Hero's Crest.

 

Despite Alex being ready to strike, the glowing white figure raised its hand. "Put away your blade, Alex. You don't need to fight, yet." The figure's voice was soft and elegent. When the glowing light faded, the figure was a woman who appeared to be in her early 30s. She had a glowing white dress on, with long white hair. Alex dismissed his Keyblade. "And who might I be talking to?"

 

The woman smiled. "My name is Natales, and I am the trial of family, birth, and origin. You have a family now, correct Alex?" Alex nodded. "Well, I can see in your eyes how much you want to protect them. I can grant you power to overcome those who would threaten the worlds. But first, you must pass my trials. I desire to see how far you would go to keep the ones you love safe."

 

Alex put his hands in his pockets. "What'll happen if I fail?"

 

Natales' smile slightly faded. "You have lost a lot in your life, Mr. Roberts. The last thing you need is to lose your new family as well."

 

Alex looked down for a moment, taking in her words. He then looked up with determination. "When do we start?"

 

. . .

 

Damian looked at Alexia, then to Malik, then back to Alexia. He was obviously concerned about what to do, as was Malik. On the other hand, he agreed with his sister. He was eager to fight alongside his parents, and earn his place as a hero. Besides, he couldn't let his sister win their bet. He walked beside Alexia and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sorry Malik, but I'm siding with my sis on this one. Besides, I have a bet to win."

Vector looked at the children.'' No. I am not giving you three Keyblades. Malik, your elemental powers is all you need and for you two kids.'' Vector said as he looked at the two.'' You two..don't have what it takes to become Keyblade wielders. Your parents may be Keybladers but it could likely you two weren't born with Keyblade blood.'' Vector said as he turned around.'' And don't ever call me old guy again.'' Vector stated as he walked outside and saw something in the sky.'' Wait a minute...that's it!'' Vector yelled as he ran back inside.

 

Sosuke had his coat repair as he saw Izaya, Kokayo, Judar, Katherine, Menma, hooded Juda, and hooded Yamamoto.'' Brothers and sisters, it's time for the Undertaking to commence.'' Sosuke said as he stood up and the others soon followed.'' Since the only person who poses a threat to us is Vector, there is nothing to stop us.'' Sosuke said as Yamamoto stepped up.'' What about those dark elements?'' he asked Sosuke turned his head.'' Those dark elements can't do nothing to stop us. They are just mere people borrowing powers that I created all those years ago.'' Sosuke said as he then jumped out of the castle window and landed on the sandy grounds. He soon clapped his hands and pillars came out off the ground.'' I summon thee.'' Sosuke said as everyone looked as soon a portal was appearing through space itself.'' The gateway to the Barian realm has been opened.'' Sosuke said as giant warships started coming out of the portal, fighters, and ships carrying Barian soldiers.'' It's time for this universe to know it's true master species.''

 

Ahtxson slowly woke up as he saw he was in a white room. He looked around and saw roman like dresses made of slik. He soon saw a woman walk in. She wore a dress, staff in hand, green hair and blue eyes.'' My name is lady Palutena. It is an honor to meet an outsider.'' she said as Ahtxson just stared.'' Do you know why I'm here?'' Ahtxson asked as he stood up and she nodded.'' You are from Vector. You know, it is nice to see one of my grandchildren.'' she said as Ahtxson stared in shocked.'' Your the old man's wife?'' Ahtxson asked and Palutena smiled.'' Yes I am. He granted me immortailly as well. He sent you here so I can grant you the powers you need.'' she said as Ahtxson stared.'' Wait, shouldn't I go through my trial? To show I am worth wielding the Keyblade? To be honest grandmother Palutena, I am not worthy to wield it. I have used it for evil far to many times to keep track.'' Ahtxson said as he kneeled before her.'' Please take away my powers.'' he said as Palutena stared.'' You have already went through your trials.'' she said as Ahtxson slowly looked up as Palutena then showed Ahtxson images of his life.'' You have been through so much, but there is something else you must go through. The trial of yourself.'' she said as Ahtxson stood up.'' Explain to me why you should have the power my grandchild.'' Palutena asked as Ahtxson looked down.'' I want the Keyblade in order to have power.'' Ahtxson said but was met with a slap.'' Tell the truth.'' she said as Ahtxson felt his face. He closed his eyes.'' The real reason...is so I can show Zeta..that I can use her Keyblade she has given to protect what is close to me..I want to protect my only Daughter..Rose...'' Ahtxson said as Palutena looked at him.'' That is not the reason. The reason why you want to keep the Keyblade is so you can protect what is close to you. For example, it was nothing, but now.'' she said as a picture of Ahtxson holding baby Rose appeared.'' You have something to protect now. Your trial is now complete Ahtxson.'' she said as Ahtxson remembered when he held his daughter.'' Thank you grandmother.'' Ahtxson said as Palutena then placed her hand on his head.'' And make sure my husband returns before supper.'' she said as Ahtxson smiled and laughed a bit as he vanished in the light.

 

Rose kept walking until she reached a gate. She saw a Keyblade hole and tried summoning her Keyblade, but it wouldn't work. She stared at the gate.'' What am I suppose to do here?'' she asked as she soon started hearing a voice.'' Find the key and use your strength to open the door.'' the gate spoke as Rose stared. She then remembered what Zeta told her.'' I am not scared. I am brave just like my mother and father. Allow me to pass.'' Rose said with confindence in her voice as the gate slowly started to open. Rose walked through it and saw something. She saw Marina.'' Hello there...mother.'' Rose said as the fake Marina turned her head away.'' You know..it's kinda funny. Knowing that your my mother even through you have two children yourself.'' Zeta said as she laughed.'' But..I don't care if you resent me the way you do. I will always be your daughter, even when you say I am not your daughter.'' Rose said as she smiled.'' For I am the daughter of Ahtxson and I consider Zeta to be my mother.'' Rose said as Marina disappeared.'' I'm ready now.'' Rose said as white aura flashed over her.

 

As Vector ran back inside, he saw white aura portals appear. He saw Ahtxson and Rose walk out.'' Seems ya finished your trials.'' Vector said as he saw Ahtxson and Rose walk up.'' Yes we have. Now tell us Vector, did we pass?'' Ahtxson asked as Vector placed his hands on both of their heads and he wintessed what they went through.'' Indeed ya have.'' Vector said as he then had aura form around the two.'' Since ya have passed, I shall upgrade and fix your keyblades.'' Vector said as Ahtxson's Blackwing soon changed into a Black sword with a wing shaped handle. Rose's Blackwing soon turned into two Dual black swords with sharp wing edges. Rose held her Keyblade swords and Ahtxson held his.'' What is this?'' Ahtxson asked as he swung the Keyblade around.'' The true Keyblade form. Now, we must hope that the others finish their trials fast because I have many things to tell, especially since the Barian's Undertaking is about to commence.'' Vector said.

Marina blinked a few times and looked around. "What?Where am I?"Marina asked. She looked around to see that she was in a cloud. She looked around as she rubbed her eyes. "You're here." Marina turned to see Amon staring down at her. "Where am I?"Marina asked. Amon shook his head. "I cannot say,but I will say you're dead."Amon said. Marina looked around frantically. "I'M DEAD?!" "Wait wait not really,just an expression! You're not truely dead,but you're somewhat. Look."Amon said as he pointed down. Marina looked down,only to see two figures. They both had blonde hair,and their blue eyes outstood from the rest of the scenary. They seemed grown up however,around their 30s. "Who are they?"Marina asked. Amon watched with her. "Alexia and Damian."He answered. Marina stared with an expression of disbelief. "Even though you fear death,you have faced it all the time."Amon said. He tilted his head. "You see,our life is made by the death of others,if your parents haden't died,then you wouldn't of gotten the anger nor adrenaline that had your body finally show the keyblade. If certain people haden't died,you would of died in their place. That's why we can't just be afraid of death ya know? We need to accept it,and thank it that it hasn't taken us away just yet."Amon said. He then randomly took out a can of soda and drank from it. "We must accept that we can die at any moment,but that we can't really avoid it. Living forever isn't really an advantedge either. Trust me,it gets boring after the first 500 years."Amon said. Marina stared down. "But...I just,I can't die just yet!"Marina said. Amon turned. "Still,if death came,would you accept it,or frantically freak out your way out of this world?"Amon asked. Marina stood quiet. Amon turned to her. "Seems my words won't be convincing. So,how about we ask death to come here itself?"Amon asked. Marina looked up. "You can do that?" Amon noded. "He has his rules though,so don't think you can slip out of his schedule."Amon said as he drank his soda. He clapped his hands and the puffy cloud became dark gray. A black smoke appeared around as a man covered by a robe with a hood,from head to toe,appeared infront of them. The shadows made his face not visible. Marina tried to see under his hood out of curiosity. "You really shouldn't do that,I'm not a looker."Death said with a deep voice. Marina satted up. "I've seen of you and your friends' work to much. In the time of the war you guys had me work overtime! I swear I think I lost a soul or two."Death said. Marina blinked. "Sorry?" Death then somewhat got up top her face. "And you have any idea how it feels that we haven't even been properly introduced and you're scared of me?" Marina growled and barked back. "Not my fault!" "Guys."Amon said as he settled the two down. Death chuckled a bit. Marina glared. "So,when am I soppouse to join your underworld?"Marina asked. "I can't say,against the rules."Death said. Marina scoffed slightly. Death looked up. "You're scared of me that much?" "Just make sure it isn't any soon ok? I still have kids to watch over."Marina said as she gripped her fists. Death stared. "The moment a living being is born,a death date is set for them in the book. They are to die on that day unless certain dessicions taken by the person and others change it as such. You can't really blame what has happened,or what might happen."Death said. There was silence. "Marina." Marina looked up. Death looked straight at her. "I cannot promise you that you will live as long as you think you might live,but I can assure that your children will outlive your enemy. Therefor."Death said as he rose his hand. His hand was thin,almost bone like. "Make sure you are ready to say goodbye,leave nothing that you can do that day for tommorow."Death said,offering a hand for a shake. Marina growled as she puffed her cheeks,but she agrees and shakes his hand. Amon smiled and clapped his hands. "Awesome. By this point I would usually now sent the tester to the underworld to get rid of some problems..."Amon muttered. Marina stared. "But I'm feeling nice today,so I will let it slide."Amon said with a wink. Marina smiled. "Thanks."Marina said. Amon noded. "Now,go back,it's time for you to return back."Amon said as a door appeared before them. Amon smiled and rose his hands. "Open,sesame!" With that the door opened. Marina was rose from the ground and sorrounded by a transparent bubble that took her through the door. Death and Amon waved. "Goodbye,Marina! Come visist,and bring Alex with you!"Amon said with a smile. Last thing Marina saw before the doors closed,were the future Damian and Alexia waving too.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Vashle stared at the boulders. "What are these?"Vashle asked as he walked up to them. "These are responsibilities that await you as this war between you,your allies,the Barians,and the Dark Elementals shift. I shall test your will. If you are able to carry such weight upon your shoulders...then you are ready to face what is to come."Amos said. Vashle stared at the boulders. Amos carefully rose one of the boulders over Vashle. Vashle looked up and breathed. He got his arms ready. "Ok,lay it on me."Vashle said. Amos dropped the boulder and Vashle catched it. He grunted as the massive weight hit him hard. He was almost crushed but he quickly composed himself and rose up,holding the heavy boulder on his back. Amos remained silent for a few seconds before answering once more. "Hm,you are handling that one pretty well,I wonder how will you go with this one."Amos said as he dropped another boulde ron Vashle. Vashle fell on one knee as he started to shake,holding the two boulders. He felt tendons and muscles ache and snap as he gritted his teeth. "This weight is unreal...!!!"Vashle roared as he held his ground. "It is the weight nessesary if you are to accept what awaits you..."Amos said as he held the last boulder within its branches. Vashle breathed heavily as sweat went down his brow. "If you can't handle such weight,you can simply give in,there is no reason for you to suffer-" "Yes there is!" Vashle looked up glaring. "I let them take Katherine,I couldn't sop them from doing so nor from hurting Maria,I never managed to find Garry after his mission...I couldn't protect mom nor my sister nor my children from harm! I'll take on this weight of hell,but firetruck it,I WILL protect them all!!!"Vashle roared at the top of his lungs. Amos seemed to chuckle in releif as he dropped the third boulder on Vashle. Vashle gasped as he felt the heavy weight. He grunted and groaned as his body shaked and ached. He spat out a bit of blood as he bit his bottom lip. He groaned and tried to stand on his two feet. It was a tough thing to do with such weight,but as he did,the boulders on his back dissapeared,one by one until it was only Vashle again. Vashle breathed and turned to Amos. Amos spoke: "Your determination is admirable,taking heavy guilts and responsibilities one after another,and keeping on even though all odds are against you."Amos said. Vashle smirked. "Me and everyone else." Amos chuckled once more. "So it seems. Vashle Stargazer,you will have to carry this weight for the rest of your life,and as life transcends,it will only get worse by the passing years."Amos said. Vashle smiled slightly. "I understand." "Good...I beilive,Vashle Stargazer,that you have passed your trial. Now,please look within the hollowness of my being..."Amos said. Vashle walked up to the hole in the tree and looked in. It was all dark. Just then Amos pushed Vashle in,and Vashle fell within,into an endless void of darkness. "Good luck,Vashle!"

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Dante backed up against the wall,sitting on the ground. "Impossible,no,I'm not I'm not!!!!"Dante screamed as he covered his face. Mana stared. "Ah but you are. You're a tribreed,the first one of three beings that were never meant to even unite."Mana insisted. Dante hugged his knees. "No no,I want mommy,I want mom..."Dante muttered to himself. Mana walked up to him with the bowl of water. "Look at the water."Mana said. Dante looked up and looked down at it,only to see an image of his mother standing against her will with the rest of the barians. "Mommy! Where is she?! What are those ships?"Dante asked. Mana shook her head. "A great war is coming Dante,and either you want it or not,everyone is to get involved,you,your mother,your father,everyone. However,you carry a streanght like no other. The keyblade and elements bless you,and now the power of the Barians. You will have to fight with them,win along side them or die along side them."Mana said. Dante shook his head. "I don't want to die,I don't want any of us to die. I just want to go back to how we were,a nice and happy family."Dante said. "It might happen,but only when you have won this war."Mana said as she stood up and walked away. Dante stared down at his hands and gripped them into fists. Mana had him stand up and sat him down. "Now stay. I'm gonna teach you about the Barians!"Mana said. Dante stared and looked up as Mana brought up a chalkboard and started to write on it. "Lets start with your inner animal."Mana said.

 

...

 

Dante lowered his keyblade and turned to Mana. Mana clapped. "Your mother will be extremely proud when she sees how well you can handle those Barian powers,thanks to me of course."Mana said with pride. Dante turned to her,his red eyes just gleaming with trust and confidence. "Think I'll be able to help out dad and the others?"Dante asked. "Maybe you won't be strong enough to take on one on your own like them,as they are much more experienced,but you are certainly to be a match."Mana said. Dante smiled. "I hope so."Dante said. Mana noded and gave thumbs up. "Now,Dante Stargazer,I declare you as a passing tester of this trial!"Mana said. Dante noded. "Thank you,Mana." Mana smiled. "Good,now go Dante,they're waiting!"Mana said as water appeared under Dante. He fell through it and was quickly sucked down into the portal as Mana waved.

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Alexia crossed her arms. "Come on! You can totally give us a keyblade,we can't just be useless stumps sitting here like trees while everyone out there is fighting!"Alexia whined. Malik crossed his arms. "You two it's dangerous,don't you get that?"Malik asked. Alexia stuck out her tounge at Malik. Just then Athxson and Rose appeared,and Vector transformed their keyblades into...something else. Alexia got her hands on her hips. "Did you just transformed keyblades into swords?! If you can do that you can totally give us keyblades you old dude!"Alexia insisted. Before Vector could answer to that,Vashle,Marina and Dante appeared. Alexia and Damian looked up. "Mom you made it! Did you pass?"Alexia asked. "Hell yeah I did,thought I would fail and lose my keyblade?"Marina asked as she then saw Athxson and Rose. She chuckled. "Seemed like you two did!" Vector then walked up. "Congratulations on passing your trials,I am guessing they taunting?"Vector asked. Vashle rolled his eyes slightly on that one. "You have no idea."Vashle noted. Vector smiled. "Now,to show that you have passed the trials,I shall give you the emblems,I didn't gave them the emblems cause of their history with darkness won't allow it to accept it. These emblems are the original and traditional way to prove you've past the trials." He turned back to the three. "Now stand still."Vector said as he then touched Marina's forehead. "For Marina,the emblem of Improvisation." He then turned to Vashle and touched his forehead. "For Vashle,the emblem of Persistance." He then turned to Dante and touched his forehead. "And for Dante,the emblem of Truth."Vector said. He backed away as the emblems glew on their foreheads. Marina stared. "What are these for?"She asked. "Those who truely pass the trial,are given a trademark,a symbol of their most noticable gift. Along with such,you are given powers along with your true forms."Vector explained. Dante looked up excited. "How do we acivate this?!"Dante asked. Vector smiled at the eager child. "Very easy actually,it's like summoning your keyblade,it comes by instinct."Vector said. Vashle smiled. "Sweet! I wanna go first!"Vashle said as he took a step back and rose his hands. "Persistance Limit!"Vashle said. He then glew with light as he transformed. He came out of the light to show his clothing had changed. As his emblem glew on his forehead,he had white markings under his eyes. His horns had silver rings around them. He wore a white and gray kimono as over it it had silver armour scarced around,covering his neck,wrists,legs,and chest. He had a long ponytail on the back of his hair. In his hands he held a scythe that had a very long chain,as at the other end of the end there was a smaller blade. His feet were arched up and he had armour on his heel area. Vashle smiled as he looked at himself. "This is epic! A new form and an extra weapon?! We're gonna beat the Barians now!"Vashle said with a smile. Marina smirked. "Alright,I'm gonna give it a try!"Marina said as she smiled and rose her hand. "Improvisation Limit!"Marina said as a bright light covered her. The light faded to show the ends of her hair with lose curls. She wore a ring earing,a bolt earing,and a long silver feather earing on her right ear,and on her left ear just a silver feather earing. Her symbol glew on her forehead as she wore her normal clothing,however all around her she wore a mecha suit. The suit covered her chest,her hips,most of her leg and feet,her arms up to the hands,leaving her shoulders slightly free as a bit of mecha armor settled on her head along with blueish transparent shade appearing over her right eye. Her weapons,twin pistols,big and ready to fire. Marina spun them around and clicked them. "This is EPIC!"Marina said as she looked at herself. Alexia stared. "You're wearing a mecha suit!" "Yeah,but it feels so normal though!"Marina said,impressed. Dante giggled. "My turn!"Dante said as he rose his hands. "Truth Limit!"Dante said as he was covered in a white light. When the white light dissapeared,Dante stood there wearing a white restraint shirt that wasn't buckled up,leaving the extremely long sleves loose around Dante,as the shirt was long enough to cover to his knees. He wore no shoes. His emblem glew as he had a chain around his neck. He wielded two saw like machetes with sharp teeth edges. Dante smiled. "I like this~"Dante said. "I can totally get used to this."Marina added. Vector noded. "However using this can take away much energy,plus you cannot wield your keyblades while using this form,so do be careful."Vector said. Vashle noded. "Got ya."

 

~Meanwhile~

 

Katherine stared in horror. She gripped her fists. "(That's it,I can't stand it anymore. I'm trying to stay calm for the baby but this is firetrucking insane,I'm not going to sit here and do shit!)"Katherine thought as she turned and walked away. As Izaya quickly grabbed her shoulder,Katherine glared at Izaya,and with a simple flick to his forehead he was sent crashing through walls. Katherine glared as aura sorrounded her. "I'm sick of this shit,I'm leaving,now,and if you're gonna try to stop me."Katherin said as she ripped the cloak off her and flicked off Sosuke. "Go ahead,try taking down the Sabertooth Barian,the strongest Barian from the 7th dimension!"

Edited May 27, 201312 yr by Stardustblade358

Sosuke slowly laughed as Izaya stood back up.'' Katherine. I don't care what animal your evolution is based on, but you should know.'' he said as he walked up to her and he grabbed her by the neck and lifted her in the air.'' Your a special case. I need you for this war for your future child is important. Once that baby is born, you will serve your purpose. Plus.'' Sosuke said as he soon lowered Katherine.'' What will your husband do if he found out you were a Barian when you could have told him a long time ago. It's a real shame really. Now,'' he said as he clapped his hands as chains surronded her.'' These are special chains made by me. It weakens any Barian that touches it, I'm a execption of course since I'm not a pure Barian but a half Barian.'' Sosuke said as he had aura carry Katherine away.'' Now, you all know your main objectives. From what I have just learned, Marina, Vashle, and his son, the Tri-Breed has just came back from their trials and have passed them.'' Sosuke stated as Izaya looked at him.'' How do you know?'' he asked as Sosuke smirked.'' Well, I have a spy in their group. It really wasn't hard to get them onto our side. Now,'' Sosuke said as he then looked at everyone else.'' It's time. I will stay here personally to make sure nothing bad happens. Especially with Katherine. Now, go my brothers. Make the Barian race proud.'' Sosuke said as the others then disappeared onto a warship. The ships slowly flew away, one with every member. Izaya heading to twilight town, Judar heading to Hollow Bastion, Kokayo heading to Halloween town, Menma heading to destiny islands, hooded Juda heading to the world that never was, and hooded Yamamoto heading to Neverland. Sosuke smiled as the ships left.'' Feels good to watch..'' Sosuke said.

 

Ahtxson and Rose stared at the three as they went back to normal.'' Vector, why didn't you give me and my daughter those?'' Ahtxson asked as Rose crossed her arms. Vector turned to him.'' The reason was because you used the Keyblade for evil in the passed. Be happy that I even allowed you to pass.'' Vector said as he looked at Rose.'' But for Rose, she has something inside her that will make her stronger in the future. Now, everyone, the moment Alex, Jason, Joe, Gale, and Johnthan return, we shall go to each front lines.'' Vector said as he show everyone images of the Barian warships going to the worlds.'' We must pray they come back in time before they reach the worlds they are going to.'' Vector said as Ahtxson looked at Vector.'' Grandfather, these Barian's, who are they lead by?'' Ahtxson asked as Vector had the images dismiss.'' They are being lead by the Half-Keyblade Wielder, Half-Barian Second Keyblader who banished the Barian's out of this universe. Sosuke.'' Vector said as he showed them a picture of him.

Alex walked through the forest with Nateles, as she continued to speak with him. "I only have one trial for you, but how you respond to this trial will determine if you are indeed worthy of the Keyblade's power or not. For this, I'll be in tune with your mental perception, making you feel as though what transpires is truly happening, regardless of whether it is or not."

 

Alex raised his eyebrows. "Okay, last person who did that to me was a heartless monster who wanted to break my mind and turn me into a weapon. Forgive me if I'm not overly fond of the idea."

 

Nateles closed her eyes, still smiling, and shook her head. "I'm aware of your experience with Nightmare, and I can assure you that I have no intention of doing to you what he did. Speaking of which, you're a rather fearless individual, is that right?"

 

Alex looked down. "Yeah... one of the side effects of what happened with Nightmare. Pretty much beat the fear right out of me."

 

"Well, forgive me... but for this trial to be completely effective, I'll need to bring the fear back..." Nateles extended her hand. "...in more ways than one."

 

The forest vanished, as did Nateles. Everything was surrounded by darkness, with Alex all alone. Before he could react, black fire shot out of the ground, and someone stepped out of it. Alex's fists immediately clenched with rage. "You."

 

It was Nightmare.

 

. . .

 

Iustitia extended his hand, and two figures appeared. Not based on anyone Jason knew, but clear in what it was representing. An innocent woman being held around the neck by a cloaked man, with a gun pointed at her head. Iustitia began speaking. "Jason Halfblood, you tell me that you fight for justice. Well, what is justice to you?"

 

Jason didn't hesitate. "To me, justice is doing what's right, no matter what the cost. Protect the innocent, punish the evil. Simple."

 

Iustitia held out a hand. "Yes... doing what's right, no matter the cost." He turned to the two people he had created. "The woman you see here is not special in any way. A normal woman, with a normal job and life. The man who is holding her, however, is a psychopath. A criminal. A killer. He has killed in the past, kills now, and left unchecked, will kill in the future. He cannot be reasoned with. He must die."

 

Jason folded his arms. "I'm not Alex, I have no qualms with killing. What's the true catch to this."

 

"You aren't fooled easily." Iustitia turned back to Jason. "This woman cannot escape, but she's also the only one who stands in the way of this man's death.If you save her, he will go on to kill thousands of other people. My trial... is for you to kill both of them. One innocent life, in exchange for thousands. What do you say."

 

Jason's eyes narrowed under his hood. For a solid minute, he looked at the illusions Iustitia had created. Finally, he turned to Iustitia.

 

"No."

 

Iustitia, though cloaked, was visibly shocked. "What?" The illusions vanished. "You would condemn the lives of thousands to save the life of one?"

 

Jason's arms remained folded. "Killing someone innocent isn't justice. No matter what their death might bring about. I won't do it, knowing that it's not right."

 

Iustitia's fists clenched. "If you refuse to do this test, then I cannot grant you the power of your Keyblade again."

 

Jason looked down, then back up again. "Then I'll fight without the Keyblade. Send me back. I refuse to kill someone who's only crime is living their life."

 

Jason began walking away, but Iustitia spoke again. "Very well. I will send you back. But I will tell you this: without the strength completing this test will give you, you will not live through the battle that is to come."

 

Jason paused for a moment. "...so be it. Send me back."

 

Iustitia looked at Jason. "Very well, then." And with that, Jason vanished.

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Gale stood in the empty white plain for a moment with his new weapon when he then reappeared in LOD Gale looked around then seeing nearly everyone was back with the exception of Jason Joe and Jonathan Vector looked to Gale as he did Gale summoned his keyblade "wont be needing your help with the upgrade Vector i took care of that myself" 

 

Meanwhile

 

Joe wondered around the empty city when two figures appeared infront of him Joe looked at the figures then noticing them to be Yanley and Quentin Joe looked at the two "Part of the trail I'm guessing" Joe looked to Quentin an unimpressed look in his face "huh even in an illusion like this i cant stand that ugly mug of yours" quentin glared at Joe "this coming from the old man who should be long dead" "awe what someone mad caused they ended up dead before me" quentin growled as Yanley then got between the two stopping them from fighting another figure then appeared behind Joe Joe turned to look at the figure only slightly recognizing the man "Dad" The man nodded "thats right Joe its me and this is your trail the Trail of Memories" "Trail of Memories?" "I'll put it in simple terms for an idiot like you your holding your own power back because of the memories of all those you've watched die subconsciously your holding back allot of your power" Joe looked to his father "so in other words what dumbass over there just said is that im holding myself back because of old bonds" "pretty much ya" "huh and here was me thinking bonds with people is what makes a person strong" "owe no bonds with others do make you strong its just to many and youll end up holding yourself back instead the thoughts in your head of if only i could of saved that person those sort of bonds no matter how strong the person they'll always hold you back" "Hum so how am i suppose to get over something like that" "Simple beat the crap out of one of those people you hold a bond to" just then over 300 figures appeared around joe all of them faces of people he knew and once cared for "awe come on 300 vs one this can only end badly"

 

Meanwhile

 

Jonathan sat in the real of time yawning as he laid on the floor "wonder when this trail of mine starts" an invisible figure stood in the distance and watched Jonathan ​"Huh this guys putting of with his Trail of Patience better then i thought he would i figured being sealed up in the realm of time again would make him go crazy" the invisible figure watched as Jonathan just lied on the ground yawning the invisible figure moved closer towards Jonathan until jonathan opened his eyes "Good things come to those who wait" the invisible figure stared at jonathan "Dam he actually beat the trail" Jonathan then vanished from the area he was in with a flash of white

 

Meanwhile

 

Joe was breathing heavily covered in blood and injuries as he looked around around half his enemies laid on the ground motionless "Son of a he said i only had to beat one of them" "huh that would of been way to easy" joe turned as he looked to quentin "thats it im killing you after i do I'm done here" 

 

Meanwhile

 

Jonathan appeared in the main hall of lod along side Gale Gale looked to Jonathan "hey how'd it go for you" "meh my trial was pretty boring" "Huh" "Trail of patience" "so thats why you took so long" "pretty much that and i fell asleep" Gale stared at Jonathan with an unimpressed face when a bright light occurred in the room and from it emerged Joe covered in injuries "Dad" "Remind me to never hold onto really old bonds again most of them are plain and simple a pain in the ass" 

Alex swiftly drew the Kingdom Key and began to furiously strike Nightmare, though his blows didn't affect him. Just wonderful... this blade isn't as powerful as my normal one... Like Nateles had warned him, despite the fact that this was likely an illusion, the hatred Alex was feeling was completely real. As his arm tired, Alex tossed his Keyblade away and just started punching Nightmare again, coughing with rage. "I killed you once, you monster... I'll kill you again if I have to!"

 

Nightmare's expression remained cold. "Mr. Roberts... you did not honestly believe that you could kill me, did you?" His voice was cold and emotionless, just like Alex remembered. "I promised you once that I would take everything you have ever loved, and scatter it to the wind. I am here to do precisely that." Nightmare extended his hand, and black fire shot from the ground beside him. When it cleared, Marina, Alexia, and Damian were all there.

 

Alex redrew his Keyblade and began charging at Nightmare. "You son of a-"

 

"Please stop, Mr. Roberts. This is not a battle, but a choice. Here are the three people you care about most: here is your family. You love them all, and cherish them above all else. I am going to kill all of them in front of you." Nightmare's head slowly turned to Alex. "Except for one. The one you love more than the others. As for which one that is... you will have to decide. Whose life do you value most?"

 

Alex's fists clenched with rage, and he looked down at the ground. He can't honestly expect me to make a decision like that! I can't be responsible for my family dying. Alex's eyes closed. I won't. "Nightmare, I want you to let them all live."

 

Nightmare folded his arms. "And why would I allow that to happen...?"

 

Alex gripped his Keyblade tightly, and then tossed it to the ground beside him. "You let them go, in exchange for me. My life is yours. Kill me, torture me, control me, I don't care. Just let my family go."

 

Nightmare began walking forward, until they were face to face. "You would give up your life, just to protect your family?"

 

Alex looked up at Nightmare. "Exactly."

 

"Good." Nightmare's voice suddenly changed. As he spoke, Alex heard Nateles' voice as well. Light enveloped Nightmare, and when it faded, Nateles was standing there. The darkness melted away back into the forest they were in before, and the illusions of Alex's family vanished as well. Nateles was smiling. "You would sacrifice everything for the sake of protecting the people you love. There's no doubt in my mind that you're worthy of the Keyblade."

 

Alex looked around and raised his eyebrows. "Did you just fake me out?"

 

Nateles ignored the question, touching Alex's Keyblade. It began glowing, and when it faded, it had returned to being the Hero's Crest. "I've increased the power of your Keyblade to levels you have yet to truly discover. Now, return to your realm. Vector will have something for you there." She raised her hand, and Alex vanished.

 

. . .

 

Damian nodded in agreement with Alexia. "Say what you want, but we'll get Keyblades somehow. You'll see!"

 

Just then, as everyone was showing off their new abilities, a portal of light and a portal of darkness appeared in the air. From the dark one, Jason slowly descended, landing softly. He looked at everyone that was there, and simply turned and walked away. From the portal of light, Alex fell and landed face first. He groaned in pain. "...did I win...?"

The three watched as Vector showed them the image of the Barian ships. Marina's eyes narrowed. "They're so many..."Marina muttered. Vashle gripped his fist tightly. "He's getting aid from a whole other universe! This isn't really a fair spit for us."Vashle said. "War has never been exactly fair to anyone."Marina muttered. "Good point." Alexia looked up at the images. A worried expression soon covered her face as she looked at Damian. "This isn't good,bro."Alexia said. Dante was looked at the images,horrified. He stared as the images then showed Sosuke. His heart seemed to stop beating for a second as he recognized his face from what Mana had showed him. "(That's right,the enemy's blood runs through me and mom...mom.)"Dante thought as he glanced at his father. He wondered,their mother was in the hands of the enemy,yet,he seemed so calm. Vashle noticed that Dante was looking at him. Vashle smiled warmly. "Is something wrong,Dante?"Vashle asked. Dante stared a bit. "(I...I can't tell him,not yet atleast,at the right time though.)"Vashle thought as he puffed his cheeks with air and looked away. Vashle anime sweatdropped. "Did I say something wrong?" Marina turned to Joe and the others. "Seems we've gotten ourselves in a tight spot this time."Marina said. Just then two portals appeared. From the dark one Jason appeared. He didn't really say anything as he walked away. Marina turned to watch as he walked. "Jason?"Marina asked. Only a few seconds later Alex fell flat,face down on the floor from his portal. Alexia held in a sudden urge to laugh. Marina chuckled and knelt down next to Alex,helping him up his feet. "I think so,you look like a winner to me."Marina said as she kissed his cheek. Dante watched Jason walk away. He pulled away from the group and followed him out of curiosity. Vashle watched and Malik walked up. "No fair,you guys get all this fancy stuff cause you can wield a keyblade."Malik said. Vashle chuckled. "No,we're getting it so our posibilities of dying aren't as high."Vashle said. Malik crossed his arms and turned to Vector. "Hey,old dude." Malik swore he saw Vector twitch at that. Malik smirked. "Give me,Damian,and Alexia keyblades,we wanna fight too!"Malik said. Vashle got his hands to his hips. "What are you saying Malik? You're to young to get involved in this." "Yet Dante's getting involved!" "He took the trail for self protection,but no way in hell will I let you boys enter the battlefield. It's to dangerous,your mother would agree."

as Gale saw Vashle giving out slightly to Malik Gale laughed "hey Vashle you forgetting there were some kids who started taking part in wars when they were like five and they grew to be some of the strongest warriors the universe have ever seen" Joe yawned "five huh they were kind of young then i was three when i was in my first war" "dad how many times do i have to say it just because you witnessed a war does not mean you were part of one" "a what ever" Jonathan stared and laughed at Joe and Gale as they spoke slightly laughing "i think that trial did both of them a world of good even now after everything the two of them seem more laid back then normal which can only mean trouble for the Dark Elements and Barains if anything that family is at there most dangerous when there calm and happy" just then both Joe and Jonathan looked to there keyblades as they appeared in there hands and began to glow and slowly change shape Jonathan looked to his corrupted time keyblade as it began to take on the shape of a long sword with an extremely narrow but sharp body and the handle was in the shape of an hour glass Jonathan stared "so this is the upgrade huh interesting" Joe then looked to his LD-Blade as the fractures on it disappeared and its appearance began to change completely from looking like an X-blade with and Oathkeeper and Oblivion keyblade joined together to now being a perfect fusion of the Oathkeeper and Oblivion Keyblade the handle now consisted of the the outer part of the handle being shaped like the Oathkeepers handle while the inner sides were like bat wings similar to Oblivion then along the centre of the blade was the oblivions chain design while the rest consisted of the Oathkeeper disign the keyblade then ended with a half Oblivion Half oathkeeper key edge to finish the blade joe stared with a smirk "ya know i kind of like this new look also makes it easier to hold this thing the old version was a little to big at times held me back a little in fights at times"