intro!

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[there's a small creature that should look familiar to some people wandering among some rubble, darting with quick movements from place to place. At the top of a heap of broken wall, it pauses, antennae quivering a bit, as if listening for something. There are footsteps from down the hall, and from their frequency it sounds like someone running.]




[the boy spots the Flood, those familiar blue eyes widening in surprise. However, he doesn't sink into a battle stance, or call his Keyblade. Instead, he moves to the bottom of the heap, holding a hand up to it. It seems to stare him down for a moment, twitching a little.]

There you are. C'mon, it's just me.

[the voice sounds remarkably like Sora's, and his appearance echoes that, save for his clothes and his dark hair. Instead of attacking, the little Unversed clambers back down the way it came, taking a leap onto his outstretched arm. It then proceeds to dart under the back of his jacket, clinging to the back of his shirt and trembling like a small, frightened animal.]

[the boy laughs--he's a little ticklish--but then sobers a bit.]

Hey, it's okay. We'll find our way back.



[ooc: as promised! This kid's icons are spoilery, for anyone who's still behind on that stuff, hence the default. But he's not actually wearing armor.]

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[erasemefriend.livejournal.com]

[Okay, let's review what we just saw.

1) Flood, and a Vanitas

2) That Vanitas behaving in a friendly manner, and the Flood clinging to him.

.. well, that's not something you see every day.]

Hey, isn't that dangerous?

[Being closed to an Unversed, that is. And yes, that was just another Ven speaking, albeit a slightly older one.]

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[he blinks, in the middle of trying to coax the little thing down off his back.]

It's fine, they listen to me. Most of the time, anyway--

[wait, back up]

[wayyyyy up]

[that is not Roxas.]


[so yeah, have a derpface staring right back at you.]

[erasemefriend.livejournal.com]

[...Aw, gee. This just got awkward.

He shifts a little, rubbing at the back of his neck.]

I guess you're new here, huh?

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[at least he just looks confused, and not...predatory or anything.]

Uh--you could say that. But where's "here", and why do you--...

[awkward is an understatement. He switches his weight to his other foot and mirrors that gesture before he realizes what he's doing.]

[erasemefriend.livejournal.com]

It's called the Dressing Room. People here come from all kinds of different worlds.

[...hmm. Is this really a Vanitas?]

But what about me?

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

So it is a world. [he bites his bottom lip, thinking. He definitely wasn't prepared for this...but at least Xehanort is nowhere in sight.]

You're...

[well, this is going to sound weird no matter how he puts it.]

You look like me. Or how I should look.

[erasemefriend.livejournal.com]

[Wait, wait---]

Huh?

[So... this is another Ven? But he looks like Vanitas! At this point, he's looking at his double with a look of complete and utter confusion. True, he's seen some strange things in the Dressing Room, but this takes the cake.]

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[okay, maybe that was...a mistake. He looks immediately sheepish and regretful.]

I know--I must sound crazy. Sorry, just forget it.

[erasemefriend.livejournal.com]

[Ven shakes his head, smiling sheepishly.]

It's okay. I'm used to doubles, but I never thought I'd meet one that looks like Vanitas.

[He's tempted to ask why, but he'll hold off on that for now.]

[keycharmer.livejournal.com]

[There's - well. What looks like a female Ven in a different outfit looking at the pair, curiously.]

Is ... that your pet?

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[whatever it is, it's very stubborn, or maybe just cold.]

[the boy stares for a moment; from his puzzled reaction, he's probably new. Finally, he realizes that his mouth is hanging open and shuts it hastily]

Uh--not...exactly.

[keycharmer.livejournal.com]

[Is there something on her face? She looks a little puzzled by his response-]

Oh! What is it? ... And are you okay?

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

You look like me!

[then he remembers his own appearance, and how little sense that must make, so he adds:]

You're a girl.

[which doesn't...really help at all. His pale face turns a little red in embarrassment.]

Sorry, I just--...who are you?

[keycharmer.livejournal.com]

My name's Xion... [Key-on, she pronounces it.] And why is this so weird? Oh - did you just get here?

[Though he does remind her of someone, oddly enough.]

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

Xion. I'm Ventus. [he nods.] Wherever "here" is...this doesn't look anything like Radiant Garden.

[keycharmer.livejournal.com]

[Hah. That explains things somewhat, she thinks, well aware of what she looks like.]

It's not. It's ... a different world. A different kind of world.

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

A different kind of world? [that almost makes sense, considering none of his portals worked.] How different? I mean, I haven't been able to figure out how to leave, but is it more than that?

[he's curious about her appearance, but she's being kind enough to explain things to him, so he decides not to pry.]

[rainxfallen.livejournal.com]

[She just caught a glimpse, but a glimpse was all she needed to get her hopes up that you're her Vanitas, since so far, you're the closest to hers that she's seen.]

Van!

[Running over now.]

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[sorry to disappoint. D: But he does brighten at that familiar voice--Aqua always knows what to do, after all! She'll get them back home.]

Aqua! [wait a minute, what did she just...? Oh.]

Uh...it's me right now. Ven.

[rainxfallen.livejournal.com]

[See how her face falls?]

...Right. Of course.

[She wouldn't find her friends again that easily.]

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[worried, he takes a step closer. He knew she was taking it hard, but this hard? He reaches for her hand.]

I can ask him to come out and talk to you...he'll probably be grumpy, but he'll do it.

[rainxfallen.livejournal.com]

[Raises an eyebrow at that, but then shakes her head with a sigh.]

It's alright. Don't worry about it.

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[there's something a little different about her, but he can't quite put his finger on it.]

Aqua, what's wrong? Is there anything I can do?

[rainxfallen.livejournal.com]

[Could be the golden eyes.

Shakes her head again.]

No. It's fine, dont worry.

[darklinked.livejournal.com]

[which he finally notices as he studies her face. Forgive him, he's a little slow on the uptake.]

Aqua...? Your eyes--...