Annora stood in the back of the crowded plaza. It seemed like a rather open spot for a secret society meeting, but Annora didn't complain. It made it easy for her to sneak in and listen without having to agree to join. She still wasn't too sure of these Dandelions. Skuld had been so convinced by the idea. And apparently, Ephemer had been too. But Annora still worried.

"Today you are here to continue training for our mission. This session may seem the same to you, but in a different world....one made of dreams. You are our hope." Master Ava said stepping forward. The attention of every keyblade wielder in the plaza turned toward her in a second flat. But Master Ava did not falter in the slightest. She continued her speech with her head held high.

"A war will wage. Those who strive to protect the light will turn their weapons on their allies for the sake of loyalty to their unions. To be honest, I don't know how far I can guide you all. What you must remember is that anyone can lose themselves to the darkness." She paused momentarily for effect. Beside her, Kamiko looked nervous. "However, this war will be different, there will be no victors. Everything will be lost. And so, when the time comes and there is war, you must not fight but instead you must fly far away from here to the world outside. This training is to help you fulfill this crucial task. The future is in all your hands- as is the world's light. May your heart be your guiding key."

Her words rung strong and clear. It put strength in those who had gathered for the cause. It was suddenly clear why the young girl had been chosen as a master. She had strength Annora could only wish for.

The plaza cleared out, each Dandelion going on their assigned task. Annora found herself hidden where she had been standing. Her back was up against a wall. She would wait until she was sure the coast was clear. Then she would leave.

"You really have faith in them." Annora heard Kamiko remark. Master Ava was silent for a moment.

"I have to." She said simply, sounding much more afraid than she had been.

"Don't worry. They'll be able to do it. I'm sure." Kamiko said encouragingly. Annora found herself hoping Kamiko wasn't lying. They would need every last Dandelion they could get.

*<3*

Usually, Kamiko would spend all day with Ava if there was a Dandelion meeting. Though she wasn't a member Kamiko knew Ava needed the help. With things getting progressively worse by the day, Ava needed every bit of help she could get. But today Kamiko decided there was something even more important she had to do. Which was why she and Takiko were once again looking to find Jax.

Jax luckily wasn't a difficult find. He was hidden in a back alleyway that was one of his more common hideouts. He was leaning against a wall with his arms crossed, moodily staring at the ground.

"Jax, we really need to talk to you." Kamiko said catching his attention. She and her brother stopped in front of him as he looked up. Jax looked at the two calmly before answering.

"About?" Jax asked curiously. Kamiko frowned and looked to Takiko.

"Your master planning on summoning Kingdom Hearts." Takiko said simply. Jax looked away, his bangs hiding his expression. Kamiko chewed her lip nervously waiting for him to reply. He didn't.

"You can't let him. It's dangerous and he could die." Kamiko said after the pause.

"Seriously. If he goes through with it hell will follow." Takiko added on. He was watching his sister more than Jax. She was clearly distressed by the idea.

"I know." Jax said softly.

"Jax you can-" Kamiko began but stopped before finishing. She blinked in surprise. "You know?" She asked in confusion. Jax nodded slowly.

"I know." He repeated hollowly. He looked up at the twins with a sad smile. "It's almost the same as suicide. But Gula's desperate. He's losing faith in the Master, and he thinks he's out of options." Jax frowned, his eyes darting to the ground quickly.

"So you're just going to let him get away with it?" Takiko asked, taking a step back. Much to Kamiko's surprise Jax's gaze shot up to her brother. His Aqua eyes smoldered with anger. Like he had been accused of something terrible. Takiko didn't react to the glare, however. Just stared evenly at the other wielder.

"I'm going try and stop it in my own way. So long as he doesn't get everything he needs it will be fine." Jax said in a deathly calm voice. Kamiko frowned.

"Everything he needs?" She asked. Jax turned his gaze to her, though the anger was gone. He studied her for a second and nodded.

"It's a lot more complicated then you'd believe. All the pieces must be in play at the right time." Jax explained. Takiko crossed his arms with a frown. His eyes glanced to Kamiko before landing on Jax yet again.

"What sort of pieces, theoretically?" Takiko asked. Jax didn't reply. He only looked to the ground, thoughts clearly running wild in his head. Kamiko stepped forward softly.

"Jax?" She asked softly.

"Lux...a lot of lux." Jax answered softly. Kamiko pressed her lips together tightly.

"And?" She prompted.

"The key, and it's bearer." Jax continued. Takiko looked at Kamiko in interest. She only shrugged. She had heard stories of such a thing but she had never known if it was true or not. Too many stories to sort through, too many details that could throw her.

"Anything else?" Takiko asked. Jax nodded.

"The twins." He said. Kamiko tensed looking at her brother. He had tensed up as well and was looking at her.

"T-twins?" She asked, tripping over her word. Jax looked up at her and nodded slowly.

"Yes. The twins of light and dark must be present, at the very least." He confirmed. Kamiko swallowed nervously.

"Do you, have any idea who those are?" Takiko asked. Jax shook his head. Kamiko released the breath she didn't know she had been holding.

"No, I'm hoping they're just children right now. Or Dandelions." Jax admitted. Kamiko looked over Jax in interest. No one could possibly just know these things. Most of this information wasn't recorded as common knowledge. It was sacred information only masters had. But somehow Jax knew. And Kamiko had an idea how.

"Jax, are you, are you able to speak to Kingdom Hearts?" Kamiko asked. Takiko looked at her in confusion. Jax only frowned, keeping his gaze to the ground. Kamiko waited, not moving. Her gaze rested on Jax, silently pressuring him into answering.

"Yes." He finally admitted. Takiko let out a short chuckle.

"Funny, I really thought it was Ephemer." Takiko said, turning to Kamiko. Kamiko smiled a little in agreement. Jax looked up at the two of them confused.

"Your wish for light and dark not being there isn't going to come true. You'll have to get rid of one of the other pieces." Kamiko said looking him in the eye. He glanced between the two as if just realizing what that meant. He nodded slowly after a second.

"Then I'll hope the key doesn't appear. If you two won't leave, I can't abandon him." Jax said. Takiko frowned.

"Why not?" He asked. Jax glared at Takiko yet again.

"I've known Gula since before he wore that mask. He's my best friend, practically my brother. Would you leave Kamiko?" Jax asked in challenge. Takiko inclined his head.

"Point taken." He said. Kamiko huffed in annoyance.

"We'll just have to think of something else." She said.

"Don't die," Jax suggested. Kamiko looked at him in confusion.

"What?" She asked.

"If either of you dies, especially by the others hand. Consider that a fast track to summoning Kingdom Hearts. She really cares for her children. So don't die." Jax said, looking between the two calmly. Kamiko frowned her mind racing.

"I'll endeavor to keep to that," Takiko said. Jax nodded at him calmly.

Without another word the group split up, back to whatever it was they were doing before. Kamiko walked slowly towards the plaza. So much was happening. A war that couldn't be stopped. The appearance of Kingdom Hearts that she could cause. She stopped and looked up at the clear sky.

"Darkness shall prevail, and the light expire." She said softly to the sky.

*<3*

Annora walked through a mass of weeds. If she looked hard enough she could see an old trail. It probably hadn't been used for some time. But that didn't mean anything. All she needed was a quiet place to think. The fewer people the better.

"How much farther are you going to go?" Chirithy asked from beside Annora. Annora stopped walking and looked up and down the path.

"I dunno. Maybe up to that cliff." She decided, nodding to the cliff.

"Oh, you know you still have your missions to do." Chirithy said. Annora frowned not looking at the dream eater.

"Not so sure I want to do them Chirithy. It's just fueling the war." Annora said. She began walking again. Chirithy walked along behind her. It watched her worriedly.

"You're still upset about that?" Chirithy asked.

"Why wouldn't I be?" Annora replied, not hesitating. Chirithy looked down.

"You're right." It agreed. It looked up at her once again, thinking about something. "Why did you go to that dandelions meeting today?" Chirithy asked. Annora shrugged pausing for a moment.

"To see what it was about." Annora said. Her hand reached out and brushed over the tall weeds. She smiled softly for no reason really. It was just so peaceful up here. She started walking again, looking over her shoulder to find Chirithy.

"Are you going to join?" Chirithy asked following after her. Annora looked forward and frowned.

"I don't know yet." She admitted. It still bothered her. Not knowing what would happen to her if she joined. Even more that she knew what would happen to those who couldn't join. They'd die. At least all the Foretellers, and who knew who else.

Annora reached the cliff she had set as her goal before she even realized what she was thinking. Her thoughts cut short at the sight of a young man in a black coat sitting on the ground. His hood was up, obscuring all of his features. His head turned towards her as she came to a halt.

"Creepy guy in a hood, ok," Annora said. She felt Chirithy stop behind her, its paws carefully touching her leg.

"Huh, you're the first to find me." The man said. His head tilted to the side. He didn't move from where he sat.

"What are you-" Annora began to ask. She was cut off by Chirithy jumping in shock.

"Master Luxu!" The dream eater cried out. Annora looked down at it in curiosity.

"You know this guy?" She asked, placing a hand on her hip. The man, whose name was Master Luxu apparently, chuckled. Annora looked back up at him. His gaze was turned towards the town now.

"Chirithy's know everyone of importance." Master Luxu said calmly. Annora frowned looking over the supposed master. He didn't look like much. But then again. Neither did Master Gula.

"So you're important?" Annora asked.

"I'm probably the least important person Chirithy's know. I'm the sixth apprentice of the Master of Masters." Master Luxu answered. Annora nodded, slowly drawing closer to him. He didn't acknowledge her as she drew closer.

"The one who vanished." Annora said softly. She didn't hear much about him. Nothing since finding out he had existed what seemed like months ago.

"Yup." Luxu confirmed. Annora couldn't force herself to think of him as a master. He seemed too calm and quiet.

"So. You could do something about the war." Annora said. She wasn't sure if he could, but someone had to be able to. If she was going to find them, being passive wouldn't cut it.

"No, I can only watch." Luxu said sadly.

"Watch? Why?" Annora asked. Luxu sighed looking down.

"That's the role the Master gave me. To watch." He explained, sounding defeated. Annora frowned.

"Role? Why you? Why not one of the others?" She asked.

"They each have their own role too. Ira to lead, Invi to mediate, Aced to support Ira, Ava to form her Dandelions, and Gula to find the traitor." Luxu explained. Annora frowned. It was strange that they had such specific roles. One would have to know exactly what was coming.

"So the Master planned this?" Annora asked. Luxu shrugged.

"I dunno. But he knew it was coming." He admitted.

"How?" Annora asked.

"The book of prophecies. All of the others have one." Luxu answered. She was surprised he was being so honest. He didn't know her. He had no reason to answer her questions. Why would he waste his time answering her?

"And you don't?" Annora pressed on. Luxu shook his head yet again.

"I'm writing it. Writing it by watching." Luxu said. He looked out towards the town. He seemed very sad all of a sudden. Annora couldn't place why. Her mind was too busy reeling. How could he write the book of prophecies just by watching? That sounded like major magic was involved. Something she had never seen anyone capable of.

"That's insane." Annora breathed out. Much to her surprise, Luxu chuckled in agreement.

"Yeah, it is."