Annora sat up on a cliff looking out over the desolate land. It was quiet, but it wouldn't be for long. She could already see one of the unions on the horizon. Tears rolled down her cheek as she watched them grow closer. Soon she saw three other unions arrive.

"There's a moment that changes a life when we do something that no one else can." Luxu said as he approached Annora. She glanced over her shoulder at him with a frown. His shoulders were tense, and from the sound of his voice, he was crying too.

"And the path that we've taken," Annora said looking out over the land as the unions met with a crossroads in between. "Will lead us to one final stand." She finished. Luxu nodded solemnly.

"One final stand." He agreed.

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The wind blew across the empty wasteland, picking up dust as it went. Takiko stood in front of his union, watching the land that would soon become a battleground. In the distance, he saw the beginnings of other unions. It was hard to tell, but they all seemed to be heading toward the same place.

"Takiko, what's it look like?" Invi asked. She came up beside Takiko and followed his gaze. He looked at her calmly before turning to look back at the other unions. Ava's union was nowhere in sight.

"Vulpes is running late. But it looks like its going to get ugly really fast." Takiko answered. Invi nodded grimly. "What should I tell the rest?" He asked.

"Be ready, this is the end," Invi replied, her voice quiet. Takiko nodded turning back to the union that gathered behind him. He looked at the familiar faces of his union. His family. It was a sad day to see it all coming to an end.

Rain began to fall as the battle began. It was almost humorous to Takiko. Stereotypical weather for a great battle. It only enhanced the grim mood that spread over the unions. Soon the sound of keyblades clashing overpowered the sound of rain falling.

Takiko couldn't tell who was friend or foe before long. Many of the wielders had donned armor, making it impossible to see their faces. Takiko was amongst them. He fought without regard to who he was against. He didn't have the time for that. He struggled to remain close to Invi. But she was soon lost in the fray. Takiko didn't know if he would ever find her again.

Takiko wove through the battle, causing damage where ever he went. He didn't know how many fell beneath his blade. He saw death all around him. Haku was kneeled on the ground, holding the body that could only belong to his brother. Kirai was pulling on his shoulder, urging him to his feet. He was amazed at the blue haired girl's concern. Even now it was only for her friends, union be damned.

Zia was not far away, fighting against Espen of Ursus. The girl's short dark hair was coated in blood. She had a cut just above her right eye. As Takiko blew past, swinging opponents out of the way, he saw Zia fall to the lieutenant. But as the lieutenant stood in victory he was caught off guard by Jax. Takiko could feel the power that seeped off the purple haired boy. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. Espen was soon to fall to that power. He saw Master Aced taking on Adianna. It was no secret who would win that altercation.

Takiko regretted being momentarily distracted when a force collided into him. He rolled across the ground before scrambling to his feet. He stood face to face with another wielder. He couldn't tell their identity, but they were female. Their armor was gold with silver accents. It starkly contrasted Takiko's own black and purple armor.

Takiko didn't think, he just fought. There was no time for thinking, he just had to be sure everyone he loved was safe. Invi, Kamiko, all of his friends. They couldn't be allowed to die. They couldn't. Whatever happened to him was fine, but not them. They could break his soul, take his life away, beat him, hurt him, kill him. But for the love of God. No one could touch them.

Takiko swung his keyblade with so much force his opponent was shot backward. Using the darkness he transported himself behind her and pushed his keyblade into her back. He heard a sharp gasp as the armor broke and the wielder fell forward. She fell to the side, panting heavily. Her keyblade stabbed into the ground in front of her. Takiko's eyes widened as he looked at the keyblade for the first time during the fight. The yellow gold rod was stained with blood. But Takiko knew who the keyblade belonged to.

"No," Takiko whispered breathlessly. He dropped to his knees and pulled the figure onto his lap. He carefully removed the helmet. Horror filled him as he saw familiar strawberry blonde hair and chocolate brown doe eyes filled with pain. He could feel her blood seeping from the wound on her back onto his lap. "Kami, no." Takiko pleaded. Kamiko forced a smile and laughed.

"Heh, looks like you win." She said with a shaky voice. She coughed and blood dripped from her mouth down the side of her chin.

"Kami!" Takiko pleaded his voice desperate. He searched for a potion or anything else he could use. The sounds of battle around him seemed to dim.

"On that fated land a great war will transpire darkness shall prevail and the light expire." Kamiko quoted, her voice fading slowly. "It was bound to happen. We both knew it." She continued. Takiko shook his head, tears falling from his eyes.

"Shut up, you'll be fine." He ordered. Kamiko laughed again before it turned into a sickly cough. More blood fell down her chin.

"Love you Taki," Kamiko said weakly as her eyes closed.

"I love you too." Takiko choked through his tears.

Takiko slowly laid his sister down on the ground, watching her body slowly fade and a heart was released into the sky. He knew what that meant, they were gathering. She was coming. Takiko clenched his fists and stood looking at the sky as he shook with anger.

"Are you happy now?" Takiko demanded. Darkness seeped out and covered his hands. "She's gone because of you." He spat. Without another word he threw his arm to the side and sent a dark blast across the battlefield. The cries of the wielders he hit filled the air but he didn't care.

Takiko took his anger out on anywho came near him. He threw countless wielders to the side, not knowing who they were. He couldn't force himself to care. But someone had to pay for what had happened to his sister. And the wielders in the area would be a suitable substitute for who he really wanted. Takiko felt countless injuries inflicted on himself, but he didn't stop. Not until he was pierced through his back.

Takiko fell forward, his keyblade stabbed into the ground in front of him. There was blood covering the swirling black rod. Takiko knew some of it was his sisters. He couldn't make himself pick the blade back up.

"So, Invi is the traitor." Master Ira's cool voice said behind Takiko. The blade was pulled from Takiko's back. He laughed a little, pushing himself up on his arms and turning to look at the unicorn master.

"No," Takiko said. He coughed, his blood splattering on the ground in front of him. "There is no traitor, is there?" He asked looking up to the sky. The clouds began parting and a blue glow cut through and covered the battlefield. Takiko snickered as he collapsed his arms giving out. "You bitch," Takiko muttered as his eyes fell closed.

The battle continued under the light of Kingdom Hearts. A new power filled the field, replacing Takiko's dark blasts. Jax was throwing aside many with a cool grey light streaked with thousands of colors. The light only stayed for a short time, until Jax was felled.

As the battle came to a close an eerie calm settled over the battleground. Dust was settling, leaving nothing. No bodies, no indication of the people who had just fought to the death of all. Except for the keyblades stabbed into the ground, acting as headstones.

The keys stretched as far as the eye could see, leaving only a crossroads in the middle clear. Why, was a question that none would ever know the answer to. Each key whispered in the wind, telling the story of the one who had once wielded the weapon. If one listened closely, they would know.

The keyblade of Ira was stabbed into the ground surrounded by keys that had belonged to his own union. It whispered the story of honesty and humbleness. But also of overthinking. Of not being able to just let things lie. Of the distrust that so rapidly overtook its wielder. It told of a long hard fight, only to end at the hands of his right hand.

Not far away was the keyblade that had been used by Takiko, and every darkness before him, but none that followed. Its dark swirling rod told his story. Walking in the darkness so others could follow the light. A story of loyalty so strong it was almost a chain. A story of cunning lies, and well-placed truths. A story that would forever remain shrouded in the shadows it belonged to, never to be truly known. A story that was ended by the master of honesty.

Well across the sea of keyblades was two keys crossed. One with the swirling pink and pastels that almost looked like it should belong to a child, and another made of lightning. The pink key told the story of a sweet, kind master, who wanted nothing more than to save the light. A girl who had found a family in those she fought with. It was her who had sent on those she thought would carry the light, always looking to the future. The other key told of the girl's dearest friend. A boy who could never really get along with others. Who though fought side by side with many, considered few his comrades. A boy who could trust no one but himself, for he knew the truth long before the others. He who shouldered a burden silently while watching the world fall apart around him. Who had died with tears in his eyes, knowing that at his hands his friend had died. And he had died at hers.

Not far was a key of blue and silver. Its story was of a reclusive wielder who held the knowledge of centuries. Who had to fight against the voice that told him every secret of the universe. A burden shouldered alone but did not draw him away from his few friends. It drew him closer to them. A bond with his master so strong, they were brothers, in everything but blood. A story that ended at the snake masters hands.

A short distance away was a key of yellow and gold. A key of light. Another story of loyalty beyond words. Of faith and love. She who guided all wielders, the one who could have started the war, trapped in a human form. The one who knew what her end would be. The end they said she would always have. The dark shall prevail and the light expire.

The blue rod of the snake master rested surrounded by her own. Their loyalty to her had known no bounds, just as her loyalty to them. The chain on the end of the key moved gently in the wind. It whispered of her life of peacekeeping. Trying to maintain the balance and follow the path she knew was right. It told of loyalty to a master long gone and to those all around her. A story that ended with the unicorns masters right hand.

The great keyblade of the bear master stood tall above the rest. It was surrounded by keyblades that didn't belong to those of his union. He had died far from his own. His key told the land of a great strong leader who had faced every challenge head-on with no fear. He who though meant to stand beside the true leader, had fallen astray and hoped to lead himself. His strength was so great it took a large group to take him down. A group sent from the peacekeeper who had sought to reign in the bear masters fire.

Pacing around amongst the keybaldes were two who had not fought in the war. A master wearing a black coat that hid all of him from view, and his apprentice. The young girl with white hair looked around. Her crystal eyes were glossed over with tears as she brushed her hand over a few of the keys, whispering names. A black box was on the ground beside the master.

"We should probably get going. Ava's dandelions are going to meet here soon." Luxu said. Annora stopped walking and turned toward him. She was frowning, and Luxu suspected that might become her permanent expression.

"Are we going to watch that too?" Annora asked. Her voice was soft. Unusually soft for her. Her voice used to be so strong. Watching the war must have taken that strength from her.

"Yeah, we will," Luxu confirmed. He knelt down and picked up one edge of the black box. "Are you coming?"

"Yeah," Annora said. She walked to her master and bent down, picking up the other end of the box. It was heavy, but that was to be expected. Annora didn't know what was in the box, and she wasn't sure she wanted to know. Luxu had said he would tell her when the time was right. Annora was certain she could wait for that.

They took the box away silently, finding no need for conversation. The air was so heavy with the smell of iron it seemed it wouldn't carry sound. Annora glanced up at the sky, where the heart-shaped moon of Kingdom Hearts had been. The sky was overcast now, with no sign of the ominous moon.

"Hey Luxu," Annora said suddenly. Luxu looked over his shoulder at her silently. "What if there was no traitor?"

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A/N: Disclaimer that I don't own I may fall. It's another RWBY song. I got the idea from a reviewer on fanfiction.net, and it was too good to pass up.