Tying Knots

[Reno]

Terra tensed as Hatori came to screen, standing in the rocky mounts, looking as if he was about to take the world as his own.

Flaring anger burned in his gut, but he looked down eyes contemplative of Ven's words. they WERE all weary. He could still feel the aches and pains in his own body from the magic overdose.

It was his call...

He bit his lip. He knew if he said to wait... He'd be dooming a planet. If he said yes, he could very well be dooming his friends. They weren't fucking ready!

But then... He just thought about it for two single seconds. Thought about what the reactions would be if he told them what had happened and why he ignored it.

"You ignored it?!" Sora would cry. "Terra, what were you thinking!" Hell he might even cry. He was probably one of themost emotional guys he ever met.

"We had friends there!" Donald would add.

Goofy would cry. "It can't be..."

"Terra you didn't..." Aqua might whisper, her words soft yet cutting.

Fuujin would just be shaking her head, silent disappointment on her face.

Roxas would probably rant and rave. "You idiot!!! What the fuck is wrong with you?!"

Axel probably would help. "You bastard how could you?"

Mickey would have that horribly sad look on his face. "it;s unacceptable... unconceivable."

Riku... would probably be comforting Sora, but his glare would be one of pure hatred.

Terra shuddered. "We can't. We can;t ignore it." He knew how tired everyone was... but... "It be unforgivable to ignore it. If we have a chance to save lifes... then thsats what we should be doing." Wasn't that why he was given the keyblade? "I ran from a town once... my own home as it was being destroyed. I'm not letting it happen again."

He looked towards Ven, his eyes troubled. He knew if they did ignore it... they might not get this chance again for monthes. More would die and it would be all their fault. that was a heavy weight to burden. They had to chance it. To risk it. No one said it would be easy.

Besides if... worse came to worse they could run...

"We have to beat him, no matter what, remember?" Terra said, reminding the blonde of his previous words. He straightened. "Come on, we have a small army to gather."

The odds had already been against them - now they were worse. The good thing was was that, becauise the pains were shared between 13 people, it was probably just him and Saix who were the tiredest. Saix because he was the most hurt, and him because he used the most magic collectively. After that heAwqua and Riku would be next in line since they had used some really powerful spells, Then Fujin and Fran, Ven for magical and physical use (and/or staying up too late).

It wasn't as bad as he was thinking. The tiredness might drag then but adrenlin would fuel them. They could do this damnit! they had to!

Damn they needed tos top thinking they were safe. people had to start training even in times of fucking peace cause this shit happened too often!

OOC: page 13 Thirteeeeeen! Roxas is a go-go-go!

[Rikugurl]

Ven looked back at the computer, waiting for Terra's reply... it came quite soon. He blinked and looked up at the other, nodding. "Right!" They had to do this... and the had to win... no matter what. The Chasers were quick and powerful fighters when their hearts were open... making Terra as strong as he is now. He always had it in him... it was just his closed heart that was pulling it back.

All keyblade masters had incredible strength... it was their decision how to use it.

He sighed and started to type some things. He grabbed a watch from the side of one of the computers and fiddled with it a bit. There was a latch that opened and he pulled a small wired cord from it. He pulled it over to a port in the computer and stated to type more. It was a portable transmitter that would tell them if Hatori moved while they gathered everyone up.

He sighed once more and tied the watch to his wrist, the one on the other side of his checkered wrist band... identical to Roxas'. He got out of the chair quickly and rushed to their bedroom. He pulled a draw out and frowned. What to wear to a battle to the death. That was always a good question. He wished he had that armor again... It was lightweight oddly enough... and it protected them very well. The world they had been fitted for no longer existed either.

He frowned... pushing the draw closed, then knelt down and opened a draw that hadn't been opened in a long time. His eyes darkened as he leaned down... and pulled out a broken piece of metal. He studied it and slowly shook his head. It was... all that remained of his helmet. He looked passed it to see an outfit that was dusty from not being worn in years. He pulled it out... and slowly started to pull it on.

It was a black, tight turtle neck that pushed down his never flattened spikes first. A white jacket with a red collar was then pulled over it and zipped. Capri pants came up and he sighed, pulling out the shoes. Why... did everything still fit him? His eyes darkened as he shook his head once more. Looking up, he saw Terra's reflection in the mirror. He smiled softly. They was the outfit he was wearing... when they first met.

Aero Maxim appeared in his hand he he quickly ripped a portal open. He jumped through and appeared in Destiny. Everyone was already sleeping that they wouldn't of noticed the ripple. His eyes darkened as he headed towards Sora and Riku's home first. He knew there address since Sora sent him mail every now and then. Terra could head for the other since he knew they would all be in the under construction district.


OOC: WOO!! Let's celebrate!! PICTURE TIME! Awww~~

Axel:
........WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ROXAS!?

[Reno]

Terra stood, watching Ven as he worked - only understanding because Ven had already explained rthe uses of all the eltronic items once before. Okay so he was mechanically inept. It wasn't his fault the most eletronical thing he;d ever used or seen was a camera!! Atterians didn't... rely on technology too much.

His brows furrowed, watching the other retreat. He looked at the screen once more, struck a bit as he stared at Hatori's back. A shiver worked down his spine. for just... just a second... he saw himself standing there instead of the evil Atterian.

What the hell? He shook his head, quickly retreating to his room. He blinked, seeing Ven as he decided on an outfit - oh that was right... they had to get in better clothes then they were in now. He smiled slowly, recognizing the clothing instantly.

"I'm tired of being alone..." the boy muttered sadly.
Terra looked back at the blond boy who kept insisting that they should be fighting together... to keep each other company. tired of being alone eh? Yeah... so was he. sure maybe he had had families around him all his life... but even in a crowd of people you still knew the feeling of being terribly and utterly isolated. Like your trash not worth talking to. His wounded heart went out to the boy and he placed a hand on the other's shoulder, a small smile growing. Hope was filling him quickly. this boy understood lonliness... so maybe that was just the type of perosn he needed. One who would never leave because he needed him as much as he did. "What was your name again?"
The blonde smiled beautifully back/ "It's Ven!"
Terra's smiled widened just an inch. "Nice to meet you Ven. I'm Terra."

Ven left without a word but he instively knew the plan. Ven would go to Sora and Riku and he would go find the others. He hopped forward quickly, opening his closet. Seeing Ven's old clothes had him looking for his. He had already grown as much as he was going to when he was 17. He suppsoed that was a little weird but hell Ven hadn't grown an inch either he was that fucking small!


He pulled on his old clothes quickly - pulling on the red x-straps and the metal gear over his elft arm. Once he got to his... pants... he chuckled in rememberance of a long-ago memory.

"Terra...?" Ven started hesitantly, and the hesitance drew Aqua's attention as well. They were in a forest area, and Terra was leaning against a tree, trying to figure out how the hell they were going to find their way to civilization. Aqua was sitting on a stump, polishing her keyblade. And Ven was sitting on a branch, hanging upside down.
"What?" Terra asked.
"Um..." Ven started, then just blurted it out. "why do you wear a skirt?!"
Terra blinked, then looked at Ven, VERY very slowly. "Why do I wear a WHAT?!"
"a SKIRT!" Ven said, pointed down at his flared out pants, and towards the back which was like a cape... that flowed behind him whenever he ran.
"It's not a skirt! It's just... my people's designing."
"Oh so Atterian guys are all metro?"
"Me... tro?" Terra looked baffled.
"You know, shaving your legs and arms, wearing make-up, wearing skirts-"
"THEY'RE PANTS!!"
"Aqua your a girl what do you think?"
Aqua was silent as she looked at Terra, then looked back down, continuing to polish her keyblade. she finall;y muttered, "Looks like a dress to me."
"RARH WHATS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!?"
The other two burst into laughter.

Terra grinned a bit. He knew were Ven and Aqua got the idea though. when his legs where closer together the fabric seemed to flow together looking very much like an... elegant... skirt. He shook his head, slicing his own protal and jumoed through.

He jumped onto the soft sands of Destiny Islands, the cool air of the night wrapping around him. He shivered and made his way towards the nearest home. It was weird because... Land of Dragons lived far enough away that it was daytime there - but it was night here. That had always messed up his internal clock.

House A as it was dubbed had Axel, Roxas and Xio. He didn't bother knocking, just walked in. "Hey, anyone in here?!"


Sora was still comfortably curled around riku. At some point in the night one of them had woken up enough to realize it was freezing and had pulled the covers around them, sharing body heat under them. Invidia, still not wanting to get anywhere near the smell, was curled up on the couch, fast asleep.

Sora was drooling lightly over his pillow, so deep asleep he wasn't even dreaming.


Hatori looked over the world, licking his lips. there didn;t seem to be any useful conquests for magic stealing. but that wasn;t why he was here anyways. He was just hear tp lure out the rats. He paced on the mountain top like a cougar, debating whther he should spring now or to wait for his appetizers to come.

OOC: Riku: *is taking pictures of Sora in many different sexual positions* I dunno but I like picture time. muwhahaha

[Rikugurl]

Ven ran through the dirt streets, feeling the warn air breeze through his hair. When he arrived at a familiar number, he stopped and looked up. This house looked like every other one around here. He shook his head and reached for the knob, figuring it was locked.... but it wasn't?

He supposed it was so peaceful here... that no one had to worry about locking their door? Being Sora and Riku though... they should have deadbolts on their door! He walked in, seeing Vi perk up but she happened to recognize him.

Blue eyes looked around the house, not seeing much in there. Guess they lived light too. Well... they were still recouping from the hurricane... tsunami thing.
"SORAN!? RIKU!?"


Riku shifted in the warm as he drooled in Sora's hair. His body was limp but his eyes opened as he heard yelling... IN THEIR HOUSE. He lifted from the bed on his elbows, his hair falling off his shoulder. Sweat had stuck tight on him due to the warm climate. He shook his head, thinking that he was hearing things... but then he heard footsteps...

His eyes narrowed as he slowly nudged Sora, not really wanting to wake him up... but he didn't think checking things on his own at this point in time was a good idea. "Sora... wake up."


"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Axel fell off the bed as he heard someone's voice. "PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!" He whimpered as he scrambled under the bed and peered out.... not minding that Xio had caught his fall and was horribly wakened. He yipped and growled, getting up and shaking out his mane. Axel needed to be more careful! Just cause he was full grown now, he couldn't take Axel's body weight!

Amber eyes glared at the door as the moomba growled, waiting for the intruder to come into the room.

[Reno]

Invidia stirred first when the door opened, her head looked uo immediately as someone walked in. Her ears stood straight up and she got to her feet - only to get a good whiff of the intruder's scent. Ven. The one who smelled much like her master. kinsmen she knew. She relaxed, lying back down and watched Ven wander towards the stairs, ambling up to her master's room.

Sora twitched at the first calling of his name, but otherwise stayed asleep, just working on ignoring it. But when Riku started to prod and shake him, calling for him too he reluctantly opened his eyes, groaning a bit as he sat up. "Wha?"

He rubbed his eyes. "waz... up?" He mumbled, still very asleep. He could hear someone moving around outside his and Riku;s bedroom door and he looked towards it curiously. "who would want to visit at this hour...?

Sora... being Sora... didn;t really question when people walked through houses that weren;t their own. He never though of burglars, murders or hostage takers - which maybe was a bit ignorant f him and another example of his too trusting... ness but hey he lived on a peaceful world - who could blame him? Besi9des they had Inviaidia. She would warn them if it was anything serious.


Roxas nearly jumped out of his skin - not at the 'intruder's yell but at Axel's. He heard Xio give a violent yelp as Axel fell atop him before hiding under the bed.

"this is my lover. I'm going to be so protected in life." the blonde grumbled sarcastically, sitting up, yawning a bit. He blinked into full awakeness moments later, turning his head to face the door. He held out his hand, ready to call Bond if it came to that.

The door opened tentatively, brunette spiky hair popping through. Xio seemed to relax and so did he. "Hello Terra." Roxas said, taking everything in stride, lowering his hand. "Why are you here so late?"

Terra walked in. "Ha-" he paused, seeing red hair stiking from under the bed. "Why is Axel hiding under the bed?"

"Don't ask." Roxas siad with an exaggerated roll of his eyes.

"O-kay then." Terra said slowly. "Anyways. Hatori's been spotted. Get up and get dressed and meet me outside. Leave Xio here though we're not taking him."

Roxas was quiet for a few moments and he nodded slowly in understanding. "Got it."

Terra nodded as well before vacating the room. He had three other houses to visit.

[Rikugurl]

Riku frowned as he saw the knob to their door opened... whoever thought it best to pulled the covers over them must of closed the door too. Maybe he did it...? But he doubted it since his body was still pretty tired.

When the door opened, he was ready for Way to Dawn to appeared in his hand... but it didn't. He blinked, seeing the door open up.... and Ven was standing there. Riku let out a small sigh of relief... however, Ven's expression wasn't all to great.

The minute he opened the door, the smell of sex rolled into him. He knew the smell fairly well himself... It was pretty strong too since it was so warm out. He covered his nose in protest. That was.... discussing. How could they of possibly done it after training!? Maybe they had more stamina than he thought... BUT ANYWAYS.

His face grew serious as he looked at the two in bed. "Hatori has been spotted in the Land of Dragons. Get up and dressed and meet the others on Destiny. He was about to add a shower.... but he wasn't sure if they even had time.


Axel blinked as he heard Terra's voice. He popped his head out and quickly covered his mouth as he crawled out from his hiding spot. "HAHAAHAHAHAHA!! What kind of pants are those!?" He couldn't stuff his laughter back anymore as he pointed at the man's pants. Where did he get those!? The circus!?

He stopped though when he heard that Xio was to be left here. He was about to protest... but then looked down at his furry friend. Maybe... it was too dangerous for him... He frowned and sighed, looking at Roxas when he confirmed it.

He moved his hand down and rubbed Xio's mane. "Sorry little guy..." Xio looked up at Axel a bit hurt... but he could understand why he would have to stay. He wanted to protect Axel... and Roxas... and now he couldn't. He could only hope they would come back to him... together.

He walked over to a corner of his room and pulled on skinny jeans and his tight striped shirt.

[Reno]

"Heya... Ventus..." Sora said confusedly when his brother walked in. He nearly xchuckled at the look on his face when he smelt the room's... aroma. Heh, it was pretty strong.

automatically though, through their weird 'twin' connection he knew something was wrong. Oh yeah the look on his face told alot too. He didn't get a chance to ask As Ventus ordered them to get dressed.

Wait.. Hatori was found?! already!? "ah shit..." Sora said. He wodnered if he and Riku had enough time to hope into the shower and at least wash off all the... cum. Yeah. They probably should... and run out with wet hair but hey it worked. It would dry quick enough in the ehat of battle. "got it." He said.


Terra's eye twitched at the mention of his pants, grumbling about how Axel and Ven should have been the twins, not Sora and Ven. His pants were JUST FINE thank you very much!!!

Terra took off from the room hurriedly. He was next door in an instant - in home B. Aqua, Fuujin, Demyx and Saix. "GUYS?!" He called loudly.

Aqua snapped awake, used to the voice and call of awakening. "Huh?!" She looked around. "Terra?"

Demyx shifted, his eyes sliding open slwoly. "Huh...?" he looked around. "What was that?"


Roxas frowned, shifting and getting out of bed. He pat Xio on the head comfortingly. "Don't worry Xio, we'll come back." He promised, before grabbing his own clothes, beginning to throw them on.

[Rikugurl]

Riku blushed a bit at the sight of Ven's face. Well.... they couldn't help that! Human nature... When Ven left, the silverette stood up and sighed. His legs were weak as he plopped about the room. They needed to be quick... but his body ached so much.
"Na.... didn't was agree long ago not to have wild sex before a hard day of battling?" He chuckled and shook his head.

He grabbed.... Hmm.... He tilted his head, thinking of what the climate was at Land of Dragon... Oh god... he hoped he didn't have to fight in that black kimono... the... eh. He sighed but grabbed some black pants and a muscle shirt with a clean pair of boxers and rushed to the bathroom.

Throwing his clothes on the toilet, he turned the water on and hopped in. Damn... not intimate shower time for them...


Fuu blinked as she felt Aqua shift in bed. She yawned as she sat up and rubbed her eye. What was going on? She looked out the door, seeing a man stand in what was to be a living room. This didn't seem good... they hardly got any sleep...


Saix slept through the call, not even stirring as Demyx awoke next to him.


Ven rushed out of the house and towards the Kilika district. He blinked when he saw something.... oddly familiar. He couldn't help but chuckle. He was wearing those pants. He saw him move into a far house and went to the one across from it.

He opened it, looking around the darkness. "Fran?"

Long ears twitched as she easily heard her name and arose from sleep. She blinked a few times, getting her eyes adjusted. She stood and walked out, looking at the shorter man. "What is it?"

"Hatori was found... we need to get there right away. Get ready and meet everyone on the island." The bunny woman nodded as she headed back to the room and got her bow.

[Reno]

"i think we just have a bad timing!" sora said with a laugh, jumping from his bed. riku was quicker, alreayd in the bathroom and starting the shower by the time he was colelcting his clothes. He threw them on the bed and rushed in after knowing there was no time to take turns.

He ducked in as well, kissing Riku on the cheek as they spray feel over both of them. "we'll be okay." He said assuredly, his spikes being beat down quickly, but they'd be back once he shook his head. Gravity defying - no gel needed!


Terra frowned, getitng out of her bed, stumbling out the open door - left open because well... she wanted to be able to ehar Saix if anything went wrong. She looked at the other. It was Terra! and... her mouth twisted in a grin, seeing the fanilar clothes. "Terra-"

"Yeah yeah get it all out of your system." He grumbled. "come on get dressed. Ven's comptuer found Hatori."

"Already?!" Aqua cried in surprise. That NEVER happened - not that fuckign quickly.

Terra nodded. "Is Saix going to be able to fight?" he asked.

Aqua paused, then shook her head. "No. He lost too much blood already."

"alright, You and Fuu meet the others outside okay?" Aqua nodded, not questioning it.

"Hey, what about me?!" Demyx cried, standing in the thershold suddenly.

Terra gave him a cold glance. "If all your going to do is run then you might as well stay here."

"B-But..." The blonde opened then shut his mouth.

Terra just shook his head, telling Aqua to hurry before he took off for the next house - the third with Mickey, donald and Goofy within.

[Rikugurl]

Riku blinked as he felt Sora come in and smiled. He leaned down and planted wet lips on his husbands'. He pulled him closer and nodded, feeling the suds on them already cleaning the skin. "Yea... I hope so." He smiled again as he pulled Sora closer, giving him a deep kiss. Who knew what might happen in a few more hours... he wanted to get all the Sora he could while he could.


Axel sighed as he looked up and the moon then yawned. He felt bad leaving Xio in the house all by himself... but there wasn't much he could do. How did they get into this mess again?? Oh that's right... the tournament at Olympus. He rubbed his eyes and blinked as he saw a woman approach. Fran.

"Hey... how'd you sleep??" Axel laughed sarcastically bit frowned as he didn't get an answer.


Fuu got up and pulled her shirt back on before accompanying Aqua. She frowned when she heard that Hatori had already been found. That seemed.... unlikely. Either it was a trick... or he was waiting for them. Either or... she didn't like it at all.

She looked at Demyx who stuck his head out of the room he was in. When Terra left, she rubbed her eye again to wake it up. "If Saix has to stay here... he'll need company." She said softly... putting it much better that it would probably be best to stay here.

[Reno]

Sora drew his hands around Riku's neck, kissing him back, feeling the other's slight desperation behind it. He knew what the other was thinking. That they might not be coming back from this one. He pulled away, breathing heavily. "Pessimist." He smiled up at the other. "We'll be fine."


Roxas was two steps behind his red-haired lover and they were soon joined by Fran on the sands of Destiny. He rolled his eyes at the other;s quesiton, elbowing him in the ribs lightly. "Pff, your such a dork Axel."


Aqua suddenly nodded. "yeah take care of my damn brother, got that?!"

Demyx blinked slowly, then smiled softly and nodded. "alright. I can do that."

"Good!"

Aqua and Fuujin were soon completely dressed and ready and racing from the house, joining the three already there.


Terra walked into the house full of caricatures. He walked towards the bedrooms, alrready able to see inside. "Donald! Goofy! Get up!"

Mickey who had drifted off in the other room, heard Terra's call, his ears twitching as he awoke. He yawned tiredly. Terra's tone did not sound pleasant. He jumped from his bed, walking out the door.

[Rikugurl]

Riku blinked then frowned slightly. "Yea... like we were ok at the last battle." He pointed out. Well... this time they knew what they were up against. He grabbed the brush and twirled Sora around, scrubbing down his back and around to his chest. He kissed the boy's shoulder as he washed him as quick and lovingly as possible.

When they were done, the dried up quickly and threw on their clothes. They raced out of the house and Sora had said goodbye to Vi, knowing it would be much safer if she stayed there.

They ran out, seeing were everyone was now gathered. They were last to show up... still a bit wet from the shower. Everyones eyes were one them. THEY got to take a shower and everyone else was sweaty from the training before.

Terra and Ven stood close to each other as everyone was pretty much ready for orders.

Ven walked towards them and frowned. "My computer has found Hatori... and he seems to be at the mountain tops of Land of Dragons. He hasn't moved very much as my locater has indicated..." He sighed as his blue eyes looked over to Roxas suddenly. "Before we continue and I forget... Roxas... please hand me your keyblades."

He held his hand out, ready for him to hand them over.
Axel blinked as he heard the odd request. "H-Hey! One of those was a gift from me!"

[Reno]

Sora laughed a bit. "That's only cause we were the ones that were bad!" He smiled when the other started cleaning him and returned the gesture, kissing along wet shoulders as he did so.

It was all speed after that. the shower probably truthfully took them no longer then three minutes - after that the drying was done rapidly enough that the skin burned slightly. Riku was left in the bathroom to change while Sora went back in the bedroom - more room that way. That took a minute.

Another 15 seconds was spared for Sora to say goodbye to Inividia, kissing her furry head and the next 45 seconds was left to them to get to the other's.

Sora blushed at the accusing looks but well they're were... circumstances!! Besides, it's not like it matter. They'd all be dirty again anyways!

Terra just shook hishead. If Hatori hadn't moved yet... then yes he WAS waiting for them. Shit and fuck!

Roxas paused, completely confused when Ven suddenly asked for his keyblades. He heard Axel's protest... but slowly he let Fatal Crest and Bond of flames appear, giving his lvoer an apologetic look. He shfited uncomfortably, then held them out for his brother to take - unsure but hoping about what will be next.

[Rikugurl]

Fran's ears flicked as she watched, wondering what this was all about. Didn't Roxas need his keyblades...?

Goofy rubbed his head, trying not to yawn for the millionth time after he woke up. He hated the idea that Hatori was in Land on Dragons... that place was so peaceful.

Fuu tilted her head a bit. Wasn't this a bad time to collect keyblades?

Axels' eyes widened as he looked at Roxas, seeing the two keyblades appear. He saw the look on Roxas' face... but he still felt bend out of shape... He frowned as he saw the blades being handed over to Ventus... wondering what his twin had in mind.

Ventus reached out and took the keyblades, looking at both of them up and down. Bond of Flames and Fatal Crest. Like all keybladers, they knew the name of the keyblade the minute it touched their hand. Suddenly the both vanished and the crowd gasped except for a few.

Slowly, two more keyblades appeared in his hand. Oblivion and Oathkeeper. He had unlocked them the night before...
He handed Oblivion to Roxas, Riku watching as his old keyblade was passed over.
He paused though before handing over Oathkeeper...

"That's an oath!"
"You better keep it!"

He gasped as he saw monsters start to jump at him with yellow eyes, he small body about to run when something suddenly appeared in his hands. He slashed it at the monster and it exploded. The blonde boy's eyes widened as he looked at the oddly shaped... weapon. He could hear a name in his head whisper.
"Oathkeeper...?"

His yellow eyes glowed as jumped off the lab table. He held out his hand, ready for Oathkeeper to appear... but all that appeared was... Follow the Wind? He frowned, looking at the ugly blade. What.... where was Oathkeeper!?

He sighed softly as he handed it over to Roxas.

[Reno]

Donald stood next to Goofy, shaking his ehad, a bit baffled. why Did Ven want Roxas' key blades NOW of all times?

Aqua was quiet, his eyes holding secret knowledge. she knew exactly what the other was doing - Terra had the same look.

Sora blinked curiously. "Ven...?" He questions, a bit confused. Why...?

Mickey;s ears twitched, but he nodded slowly, understanding as well. Or at least to a point.

Surprise came to most eyes as the keyblades apepared - and much joy to one heart. roxas grinned excitedly. Oathkeeper! Oblivion!! He took the dark keyblade as it was handed to him, holding it proudly, no longer feeling awkward with it in his left hand. It was like an extension of his arm.

He saw Ven's hesitation and knew why immedittely. The keyblade had passed through many hands. from Ven's - to Sora's - to his own. they were all fond of it in their own ways - but in the end Roxas was the one who could fight with it the best so therefore he was the one who was meant to have it. He took it smiling softly. "I'll take care of it." He promised to Ventus - and even to Sora even though not directly.

Terra shut his eyes, nodding slowly. "to get back two, you must give up two." He said, just so Axel and Roxas both understood. their fault was highly securitized - so much so not even THEY could freely take anything out of it. That would ruin the point wouldn;t it? the keyblades insighted darkness they had to protect them... even from themseleves.

"Alright." Terra broke in before minds could wonder on that subject. "Just a few words before we go. Or more... battle plans." He looked over each carefully. "When Hatori mvoes udner the ground - Sora, Fran, Mickey if any you can tell where he's going or who he;s after issue a warning. I might be able to as well - and so should you Aqua." There were nods to that notion. "Seconds, donald and Gofoy I want you to stay back."

"what!" Sora broke in but Terra waved off the protest.

"I'm only doing this so no one will DIE Sora." Terra stated. "Donald's a mage he's a long range fighter anyways and Goofy's..." He turned to the dog. "well no offense but your not very fast. The best place for you both is to aid with any defensive spells and offensive magic you can." He smirked. "Besides, I know you and Donald and Sora make a killer drive together - and that'll be useful, so in the end saving your strength is a good idea too. Just use it when the moment is opportune."

There was a bit of silence then, but Sora frowned, glancing at his friends. He understood. And Terra was right - the more strength the two had to give, the longer he could hold the drive and the more powerful his spells and attacks were.

Donald was quiet but he nodded. It seemed that was all he did these days. But any little bit helped.

"Thirdly. Never. Stop. Moving. NEVER think you're safe. The whole fucking land is HIS battlefield." Terra said strictly. Aqua. Ven." He started. "If at any time anyone falls unconcious, one of us has to throw them into a portal back to Destiny immediately, got it? And try and aim for were Demyx is so he can help them."

Aqua stared then saluted playfully. "Yes sir!"

"Other than that, Fuujin if you spellcast make sure someone's around to protect you. Sora, be careful on how much weight you put into your swings. Axel, Roxas, Ven watch your tempers. Aqua don't swing through sand. Riku - don't use any attacks you think might hurt someone else unless you have a clear shot." He only said that sicne he did kind of cause the whole Saix incident. "Fran don't use any weapons Hatori can use to throw your weight around with or break with fire. Donald and Goofy protect each other. Your majesty... uh... be careful."

The mouse chuckled lightly. "And don't get caught by sand right?"

Terra shifted uncomfortably - it felt weird to chastise the king, but he nodded anyways. "Yeah." He nodded. "And finally, all of you work with who you do best and protect anyone you can - we're going to wind end of story. If no one has anything to add lets get the fuck outta here and kick Hatori's fucking ass."