Disclaimer: I don't own whatever it is I'm writing about, because if I did, well...

AN: So this is the rebooted version of my story Master Naruto. I did this because I wasn't happy with the way the story was going before. It was just BBS plus Naruto. So hopefully this'll turn out a bit better than that one. The deviation from the actual Kingdom Hearts story line takes place in this chapter and the rest of the story will be supremely different in the end.

Enjoy!

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They were young, he observed, and oh so very sheltered.

He starred down from his perch on the mountains that surrounded the nearby castle at the three young keyblade wielders as they watched the meteor shower.

Tomorrow he would be judging two of them for their Mark of Mastery and taking the one who passed under his wing so to speak. He smiled as his spiky blond hair fluttered in the wind.

They all had enormous potential, if what Master Eraqus said was anything to go by.

The younger one, Ventus, would've been taking is Mark of Mastery along with them if he was just a little bit older.

Focusing on the two that actually would actually be taking the test tomorrow, he sent them a silent praise of good luck before disappearing in a small flash of light.

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Down below with the three keyblade apprentices, one in particular, turned from the impressive site of the meteor shower to look at the mountains. She couldn't help but get the feeling that someone was watching them.

"Something wrong Aqua?"

She turned back to see both Terra and Ventus looking at her with an odd expression on their faces. She shook her head.

"Nothing, just thought I saw something," she said. Her friends turned back, but just like she, they found nothing there.

"It's okay guys, I guess I was just imagining things," she said. They shrugged before turning back to see the end of the meteor shower.

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The next morning they were all standing at attention in front of Master Eraqus, along with two others that they had never seen before. They were each seated on one side of Master Eraqus.

The one to the left of Master Eraqus was an older man with dark skin, a silver beard, yellow eyes and no eyebrows.

He wore and elaborate black trench coat over a white button up shirt, black pants, and black boots along with a pair of white gloves. Honestly, he creeped Aqua out, but he was obviously there for a reason.

The one to the left however, had to be his exact opposite if they were just judging by looks.

His blond hair was spikier than Ventus and longer. Down to his shoulder blades and tied back with a small band, a large bang hanging on the right side of his face, just over his eye. His skin was a healthy tan and he had deep ocean colored eyes with odd whisker marks on each cheek. He wore a sleeveless black turtle neck with a zipper that held an odd insignia on the end of it.

Like the other man and Master Eraqus, he too wore a long sleeve trench coat except his was a mix of silvers and light blues and a pair of dark blue fingerless gloves with metal plates on each one.

He wore matching baggy pants with pouches strapped to each side and pointed boots outlined with an odd metal, not unlike the kind that their armor was made out of. She could tell that he was younger than either of the other two masters, but he held the same look on his face that the others had. One of experience.

She focused her attention back to Master Eraqus as he stood. He looked the pair of them over before speaking.

"Today you will be examined for the Mark of Mastery," he announced. "Not one but two of the Keyblades's chosen stand here today as candidates, but this is neither a competition nor a battle for supremacy. Not a test of wills, but a test of the heart.

Both of you may prevail, or neither. But I am sure our guests, Master Xehanort," he paused to look towards the older man who bowed his head. "And Master Naruto..." again he looked towards the blond who also bowed his head slightly. "did not travel all this way to see our youngest prospects in years fall short of the mark. I trust you are ready."

"Yes Master," both Aqua and Terra said.

"Alright," he said summoning his Keyblade. "Then let the examination begin."

With a flash of light he summoned numerous orbs for the pair of them to eliminate. The pair of them got in their stance, summoning their keyblades as well.

As they prepared themselves they were startled when each orb suddenly took on a slight aura of darkness. Each one pulsed erratically before the pair before they leaped forward to deal with the new problem.

Eraqus sent a small glare towards Xehanort before he heard a small chuckle coming from his left. He turned to see Naruto wearing a small smile on his face as he made a few odd shapes with his hands. "I think a bit of surprise is necessary for a test such as this. Don't you agree Master Eraqus?"

"Hmm, yes. Let us see what develops from this little bit of improvisation," he said as he took his seat once again. Now that he looked back at his students he noticed that the orbs seemed to be traveling at an accelerated rate. Much faster than how they moved initially.

He sighed as Ven joined in on test. He could've stopped him and had him leave the room, but he felt it was to be a good experience for the young boy in preparation for his own Mark of Mastery test in the future.

He smiled at the the amount of teamwork that the three displayed, proud of his three apprentices. They struggled a bit at first at the increase of power and speed but they eventually He stood once again a few minutes later when they finished in a rather impressive display of their skill with their keyblades and respective styles.

"That was unexpected," he said sending a small glance at the two Masters sitting behind them. "But as it was pointed out to me by Master Naruto, for a test such as this, one must keep a still heart even in the most trying of circumstances.

It was an excellent test, one I chose to let unfold. Which brings us to your next trial. Now, Terra and Aqua, the two of you will face each other in combat. Remember, there are no winners. Only truths, for when equal powers clash, their nature is revealed. Begin!"

The three Masters watched as the two clashed. It was easy to see that while Terra had more physical power, Aqua was much more graceful and quicker on her feet than he was.

It honestly made for an interesting match, such different styles up against each other in combat was always interesting to see. Their musing was interrupted by a small aura of uncontrolled darkness that seemed to be coming from Terra.

It was a short lived event that amounted to nothing, but judging by the looks on both Master Naruto and Master Eraqus face it couldn't be anything good. They glanced at each other before giving a silent nod before continuing to watch the rest of the match.

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"We have deliberated and reached a decision," Master Eraqus said as he stood once again, Masters Naruto and Xehanort standing behind him. "Terra, Aqua, you both performed commendably. However, only Aqua has shown the Mark of Mastery. Terra, you failed to keep the darkness within you sufficiently in check."

He paused to see the look of disappointment pass on Terra before speaking again.

"Luckily Terra, there is another option for you," he smiled at the look of surprise that passed on Terra's face. "You will be given another chance to pass you Mark of Mastery, however it will be significantly harder than the one you just took. If you choose to take this option, you'll have fifteen minutes to rest before we begin. Do you accept this offer Terra? It's not one that comes along so often."

"Yes Master, I accept," he said, the excitement in his voice barely contained.

"Very well then. Aqua, as our newest Keyblade Master, you are entitled to certain knowledge. You'll be given further instruction after Terra completes his second test."

With those last words, he, along with the other two Masters walked towards the exit.

"Congratulations Aqua!" Ven said as he ran up to the pair. "Terra you did great too. You had to have for them to give you another shot."

"Yeah, but that darkness," Terra said with a confused look on his face. "Where did it come from?"

"I don't know, but I do know that you can get through this next test," Aqua said. "And then we'll be Masters together! Just like we said."

"Yeah, we will be."

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Fifteen minutes later the Masters walked back into the room, however only Masters Eraqus and Naruto showed up. Aqua couldn't help but wonder what had happened to the older man, but her curiosity was soon replaced by thoughts of what sort of test Terra would be undergoing.

This time, she was standing next to Ven as Terra faced the two Masters. She silently wished him luck for whatever test it was that they had planned out for him.

"Terra," Master Eraqus said. "The reason you failed the first test was solely due to the fact that you had trouble controlling the darkness in you. Though it was just for a brief moment it was enough to cause me to make the decision that I made.

Master Naruto, however, thought differently. Although you have a darkness in you, your light is much stronger than anything else. It's something that I've always known and something that Master Naruto saw during your test. And so he wants to test you himself, to see just how powerful you light really is. And if you pass, you will gain your Mark of Mastery. Terra, you next test, is to do battle with Master Naruto."

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