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[Sora might have felt some eyes on him for awhile. Vanitas has been keeping his distance but also keeping an eye on the keyblade hero since he arrived. It was hard not to notice Sora's presence truly. It stirs something deep inside him.
Though he half expected Sora to vanish again. People seem to come and go all the time from this place so getting attached is really a waste of time. But its been a couple weeks now so it seems like he might be here for a while after all.
Keeping his distance, Vanitas watches Sora from the shades. He's not really hiding or trying to keep himself totally unseen but watching the other boy is fairly amusing...and annoying at times. Of course Sora already is befriending Roxas' crew. That's not surprising.
Honestly....he smiles too much.]
Though he half expected Sora to vanish again. People seem to come and go all the time from this place so getting attached is really a waste of time. But its been a couple weeks now so it seems like he might be here for a while after all.
Keeping his distance, Vanitas watches Sora from the shades. He's not really hiding or trying to keep himself totally unseen but watching the other boy is fairly amusing...and annoying at times. Of course Sora already is befriending Roxas' crew. That's not surprising.
Honestly....he smiles too much.]
Edited 2025-02-01 00:35 (UTC)
[Meanwhile, Sora is doing his best to help Roxas out. After arriving in this place... It's been a whirlwind. Not only did he learn that he used to be in this world and he can't remember that, he learned that Roxas and Ventus were here too. He's been able to connect with Roxas about his crew and island and he's been able to spend a little time with Ventus too.
... But there's one more presence here that he can sort of detect. It's hard to place entirely. Like an itch at the back of his neck?
Sora's out in the woods one day, looking for places that might work to be cleared out next. This whole island is kind of a mess and there's a lot of work to do.]
Huh? ... [There's that itchy feeling again-] Is someone there?
... But there's one more presence here that he can sort of detect. It's hard to place entirely. Like an itch at the back of his neck?
Sora's out in the woods one day, looking for places that might work to be cleared out next. This whole island is kind of a mess and there's a lot of work to do.]
Huh? ... [There's that itchy feeling again-] Is someone there?
[It really is something to have him around. Truth be told, Vanitas hasn't had to deal too much with Sora. Their interactions were brief back in their world up to when he was pushing Vanitas to be on their side and not with darkness.
At one thing still sticks with Vanitas but its not too surprising given how friendly Sora is. All this friendship garbage is really going to make him gag.
Still, he keeps his distance, watching. Standing on a tree branch behind and above him, Vanitas' shadow shifts as sharp red eyes appear and take shape. A Flood darts out from the shadow, down the tree and into a bush next to Sora.
It's ready to pounce and lash out should he try to peek into the bush]
At one thing still sticks with Vanitas but its not too surprising given how friendly Sora is. All this friendship garbage is really going to make him gag.
Still, he keeps his distance, watching. Standing on a tree branch behind and above him, Vanitas' shadow shifts as sharp red eyes appear and take shape. A Flood darts out from the shadow, down the tree and into a bush next to Sora.
It's ready to pounce and lash out should he try to peek into the bush]
Huh?!
[The little red-eyed creature that darts out of nowhere startles Sora enough that he hops on the spot. His fingers twitch like it's an old habit. But he doesn't quite get a good enough look before it's hidden in the bush.]
A heartless? No way, those things aren't around here and it's been weeks already.
[Sora makes a serious face and peers closer at the bush.]
Hey! What's in there?
[The little red-eyed creature that darts out of nowhere startles Sora enough that he hops on the spot. His fingers twitch like it's an old habit. But he doesn't quite get a good enough look before it's hidden in the bush.]
A heartless? No way, those things aren't around here and it's been weeks already.
[Sora makes a serious face and peers closer at the bush.]
Hey! What's in there?
[The bush rustles more like its trying to get Sora to come closer almost like a cat toy. Its as Sora peers closer that the bush seems to go still.
Then there's a streak of dark blue as the Flood jumps and lashes out at Sora with it's claws. If Sora isn't fast he's going to get hit and the creature will sink flat like a shadow on the ground and dart away again.]
Then there's a streak of dark blue as the Flood jumps and lashes out at Sora with it's claws. If Sora isn't fast he's going to get hit and the creature will sink flat like a shadow on the ground and dart away again.]
[THAT???
Sora is a little too loosey-goosey to avoid the situation. The flood jumps at Sora the moment he gets a little too curious for his own good and when the flood attacks his face all Sora can do is flail his arms and try and smack it away.
Once it's sinking away Sora turns around with his keyblade appearing in his hand in a flourish of sparks.]
Hey?! Get back here! That hurt!?
[There's no way it can be a heartless... It didn't feel like one. Even if it resembled one?]
Sora is a little too loosey-goosey to avoid the situation. The flood jumps at Sora the moment he gets a little too curious for his own good and when the flood attacks his face all Sora can do is flail his arms and try and smack it away.
Once it's sinking away Sora turns around with his keyblade appearing in his hand in a flourish of sparks.]
Hey?! Get back here! That hurt!?
[There's no way it can be a heartless... It didn't feel like one. Even if it resembled one?]
[A small snicker does escape his lips.
Sora, you really should be quicker than that. Honestly, this is the boy that defeated him with little Venty-Wenty? His reflexes need work...
The flood continues to flee, darting away along the ground]
You're looking pretty pathetic right now...
[Vanitas says loudly. The flood will turn and lash out at Sora again if he stops and looks for Vanitas]
Sora, you really should be quicker than that. Honestly, this is the boy that defeated him with little Venty-Wenty? His reflexes need work...
The flood continues to flee, darting away along the ground]
You're looking pretty pathetic right now...
[Vanitas says loudly. The flood will turn and lash out at Sora again if he stops and looks for Vanitas]
[Maybe he's a tad out of shape after being lost in that strange starry place for as long as he was-
This time there's a voice that matches the chaos and Sora's heart leaps when he hears it. It sounds like an echo of himself but with that darker, icy difference that makes him immediately think of...]
Vanitas?!
[Sora whirls around and immediately tries to run after the sound. And when the flood lashes out at him this time, Sora slashes at it quickly with his keyblade. At this point in time Sora has no idea just how connected Vanitas is with those floods...]
Wait! You're here too? Come back, I want to talk to you! I want to see you!
This time there's a voice that matches the chaos and Sora's heart leaps when he hears it. It sounds like an echo of himself but with that darker, icy difference that makes him immediately think of...]
Vanitas?!
[Sora whirls around and immediately tries to run after the sound. And when the flood lashes out at him this time, Sora slashes at it quickly with his keyblade. At this point in time Sora has no idea just how connected Vanitas is with those floods...]
Wait! You're here too? Come back, I want to talk to you! I want to see you!
[The flood is knocked back, kissing at the hit. It's a weak creature but it still takes more than just one hit to finish it off.
Vanitas stays in the tree he's in, arms crossing comfortably over his chest]
Just look in a mirror. That should be enough given that we look the same.
Vanitas stays in the tree he's in, arms crossing comfortably over his chest]
Just look in a mirror. That should be enough given that we look the same.
[Sora keeps his eyes on the attacking flood because it's going to be a real pesky problem right now. It better not jump at him again! His cheek already has a scratch on it.]
You know that's not the same! When did you get here?
[And come out from those treetops, you weirdo.]
You know that's not the same! When did you get here?
[And come out from those treetops, you weirdo.]
I've been here. You're the one whose late to the party. I guess Ventus didn't mention that, did he?
[Let him be cool up high on the tree branch standing over you like a true villain. At least the Flood seems to stopped attacking. It's still crouched, looking ready too as it's antenna twitch eagerly.
But Vanitas does come down though. A swift drop and easy landing. He has a good distance from Sora still]
Really wasn't expecting to see you again so soon.
[Let him be cool up high on the tree branch standing over you like a true villain. At least the Flood seems to stopped attacking. It's still crouched, looking ready too as it's antenna twitch eagerly.
But Vanitas does come down though. A swift drop and easy landing. He has a good distance from Sora still]
Really wasn't expecting to see you again so soon.
[Sora loosen his grip on his weapon for just a second when he sees that the flood is just lingering around now. He won't let go of his keyblade entirely, though. and it's kind of cool how vanitas drops out of the tree like that]
I could say the same thing about you.
[Sora shakes his head. So that means Sora really is the last one. Ventus, Roxas and now Vanitas... He was so last!]
Ven didn't mention you at all. But I guess he didn't want to worry me or something.
I could say the same thing about you.
[Sora shakes his head. So that means Sora really is the last one. Ventus, Roxas and now Vanitas... He was so last!]
Ven didn't mention you at all. But I guess he didn't want to worry me or something.
Ah yes, he wanted to "protect" you like all your friends like to do rather than letting you stand on your own two feet. Am I a worry to you, Sora? We're all parts of the same heart.
[Nevermind Vanitas was trying to take them both down before and he's still not sure exactly what he wants to do. He's in a strange limbo with this new life and is still trying to figure it out. But Sora doesn't need to know all that.]
Doesn't it make you wonder what else he's hiding to keep you from worrying?
[Nevermind Vanitas was trying to take them both down before and he's still not sure exactly what he wants to do. He's in a strange limbo with this new life and is still trying to figure it out. But Sora doesn't need to know all that.]
Doesn't it make you wonder what else he's hiding to keep you from worrying?
[Okay, now Sora is letting his keyblade vanish only so he can cross his arms and tilt his head to stare at Vanitas.]
I don't think Ven is keeping much from me, what would he want to keep from me? I just thought I wanted to talk to you instead of never seeing you again. That's why I was worried.
[Geeze, Vanitas.]
Because having friends is better than being alone, right?
I don't think Ven is keeping much from me, what would he want to keep from me? I just thought I wanted to talk to you instead of never seeing you again. That's why I was worried.
[Geeze, Vanitas.]
Because having friends is better than being alone, right?
You start on the friendship talks and I'm leaving you here with a horde of Unversed.
[He gives Sora a very flat look. Don't you start with your friendship speeches either. Vanitas doesn't need friends. Never has. Never will]
There isn't much to talk about either. You beat me, thats that.
[He's just....here and alive somehow]
[He gives Sora a very flat look. Don't you start with your friendship speeches either. Vanitas doesn't need friends. Never has. Never will]
There isn't much to talk about either. You beat me, thats that.
[He's just....here and alive somehow]
You started it, though!
[Vanitas totally mentioned friends first, so he had to clarify! His shounen protagonist vibes can't go against the grain!]
And you vanished into darkness before I could even say anything to you. Even Ven let you go without saying anything. But you're here now!
[He's totally not going to let this go.]
[Vanitas totally mentioned friends first, so he had to clarify! His shounen protagonist vibes can't go against the grain!]
And you vanished into darkness before I could even say anything to you. Even Ven let you go without saying anything. But you're here now!
[He's totally not going to let this go.]
There was nothing left to say. I stand by what I said. Being here really changes nothing, Sora.
[Vanitas isn't really sure how to handle Sora just yet. He hasn't had to deal with him too much. He's....not use to someone caring for his well being and its strange how the other boy sounds almost relieved that Vanitas is alive and here with him now. If anything he should have his keyblade out. Standing by his side or not, Vanitas isn't exactly a friend. He was their enemy.]
[Vanitas isn't really sure how to handle Sora just yet. He hasn't had to deal with him too much. He's....not use to someone caring for his well being and its strange how the other boy sounds almost relieved that Vanitas is alive and here with him now. If anything he should have his keyblade out. Standing by his side or not, Vanitas isn't exactly a friend. He was their enemy.]
But it changes everything! You being here means we can actually talk more! It's the same with you and Ven.
[All of them know that they're connected in ways that no one will ever be able to understand. Their hearts are all connected, parts and halves and wholes of each other. He feels it in his very core, like he's known Roxas, Ventus and Vanitas for as long as he can remember.
Despite that, it still feels like he's never actually gotten to know them. A he's barely ever gotten a chance to know Vanitas.]
I stand by what I said too. I don't know why we're all in this world together or how it brought you back. But if we're here I want to talk to you more. I want to know all about you.
[He doesn't care if they were enemies.]
[All of them know that they're connected in ways that no one will ever be able to understand. Their hearts are all connected, parts and halves and wholes of each other. He feels it in his very core, like he's known Roxas, Ventus and Vanitas for as long as he can remember.
Despite that, it still feels like he's never actually gotten to know them. A he's barely ever gotten a chance to know Vanitas.]
I stand by what I said too. I don't know why we're all in this world together or how it brought you back. But if we're here I want to talk to you more. I want to know all about you.
[He doesn't care if they were enemies.]
[It's probably a little late in the evening when Ventus reaches out to Sora. Hopefully Sora wasn't sleeping!]
Sora? You there?
Sora? You there?
[Luckily, Sora isn't sleeping just yet.]
Ven...! Yeah! Hi, I'm here.
[Somehow Sora might know what Ventus is poking him for. Can he feel it...?]
Ven...! Yeah! Hi, I'm here.
[Somehow Sora might know what Ventus is poking him for. Can he feel it...?]
I know it's late, but...
[A brief pause.]
I think...Vanitas is gone.
[A brief pause.]
I think...Vanitas is gone.
Edited 2025-04-02 02:46 (UTC)
[Right on the nose. He knew it. More than likely because he could feel something different, too.]
I think he is, yeah.
[He frowns a little.]
Are you feeling okay?
I think he is, yeah.
[He frowns a little.]
Are you feeling okay?
I'm not sure.
[Ventus and Vanitas have never been close. Never got that opportunity. Every time they spoke, it's turned into an argument somehow with neither side willing to give into the other.
But he's felt his darkness here. still had that connection. To have it suddenly disappear like it has...]
It feels weird.
[Ventus and Vanitas have never been close. Never got that opportunity. Every time they spoke, it's turned into an argument somehow with neither side willing to give into the other.
But he's felt his darkness here. still had that connection. To have it suddenly disappear like it has...]
It feels weird.
[Sora can't say he entirely understands the ins and outs when it comes to Ventus and Vanitas. They are very complicated and are a lot like Sora and Roxas- but aren't. Sora can still feel the slight connection he has to all of them. But now Sora can feel the little hollow chink where Vanitas use to be.]
I think I know what you mean. But it probably feels a lot weirder for you.
[He wonders...]
We didn't get to talk that much when he was here. Most of the time he was trying to hide on me. [But he stalked Sora-] Did you get to talk to him?
I think I know what you mean. But it probably feels a lot weirder for you.
[He wonders...]
We didn't get to talk that much when he was here. Most of the time he was trying to hide on me. [But he stalked Sora-] Did you get to talk to him?
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