Would the others be alright?

That was the only question you could think of as you laid on the ground while a storm continued overhead, your body unmoving as most of your strength had left you after battling the Masters.

Still, why did they single you out? You doubt you was anyone special, maybe they focused on you since you were healing and putting everyone to sleep?

Master Aced singled you out once he spotted you, you guess he still remembered that incident near the fountain. He was, terrifying.

The difference between a normal Keyblade Wielder and a Master was something you were already familiar with due to Master Ava, but this was different.

The presence he gave was that of a being several times his own size, and the smile he gave as you tried to defend yourself made it all the more worse. You threw everything you had and he beat you easily, while he barely broke a sweat, you would have fallen then and there if Master Ira hadn't interfered.

Though, considering you had to fight Master Ira not a few minutes later, it took away the gratitude you felt when the only reason you survived that fight was due to Master Aced interfering.

A strange role reversal.

Master Invi and Master Ava didn't even attempt a final blow, instead walking away when it was clear who the victor was, both telling you to live on beyond this.

And Master Gula? You never saw him throughout this, you knew he was somewhere close even though you never saw him.

You tried to push myself up only to bring on a violent coughing fit, You think something came up with that cough.

Everything was cold. Your armour felt heavier than usual, you had a feeling it was a lost cause to repair it. You really liked your Leopardos, at least you used to, before all of this.

Is, is this the end?

It's becoming harder to keep your eyes open.

Trying again, you were able to roll yourself onto your back despite the hindrance your armour caused, as you looked up into the sky you could still see Hearts floating into the sky.

Hearts belonging to your friends.

Did you save anyone by coming here, or have you only walked with them into Darkness?

Your vision begins to blur as you tried to get up again.

"It's alright. You've done enough"

Your heard Chirithy's voice off to your side, the sadness in their voice was painful to hear.

Their the only friend you have left here, always by your side ever since you became a Keyblade Wielder.

You hugged Chirithy, seeing as this may be the last time your able to do it. Their crying seemed to overtake the rain as you hugged for the last time.

You patted Chirithy's head as you looked up at the sky, knowing that you aren't alone giving you some comfort.

The clouds parted as to reveal a bright light above you, seemingly as radiant as the sky but not blinding. If you squinted you could see a moon in the shape of a Heart, with the Hearts of your friends flouting up to it.

Was it your time?

Not a moment after you thought that did someone approach and knelt down besides you, even though you could only see a silhouette you knew in your Heart who was here.

Skuld…

It's becoming harder for you to stay conscious, you think Skuld said something but your unable to hear it. She steps back as someone else knells down besides you, though you can't see their face, the red scarf and your Heart told you who it was.

Ephemer. We made, a promise. You're late.

You reached out to take his hand, and leave this place with them. Will the others-

You felt weightless, you look around and see a blue sky that seemed to drag on forever with water reflect the sky like a mirror. Within that reflective water you saw yourself as a butterfly.

You felt at peace, as if all your previous burdens were stripped away and left you free.

But.

Even though you wanted to stay in this place, you knew you needed to leave. There were others who needed you, though who or for what reason your unsure.

You fell into the water below, the deeper you dove the darker it became as the light from above became lost to the waves.

Even so, you felt something guiding you. Guiding you back to where you were needed, though it started to grow weaker the more you pulled at it.

You see something in the expanse, a platform with six pillars holding up a dome roof. You see someone there, standing at it's center.

You approach the structure and the person, once you have enter the person turns to you.

"Ah, welcome. It's a pleasure to meet you, it's rarity for anyone to meet me in here in this Realm Between. I am Philemon, a dweller of the Realms Between" the person introduced themselves to you with a polite tone, they seemed interested in something.

You greeted Philemon back, saying that it's a pleasure to meet him as well.

"And now, a simple test. Can you state your name?"

Name?

Haru, your name is Haru.

The moment you spoke aloud your name you felt that weightlessness leave you, you looked down and saw your body wearing the clothes you'd normally wear.

"Splendid. There aren't many who can remember their identity, when in this domain, even those who wield a Keyblade of Heart"

Philemon said with the politeness still in his voice, though you were able to hear something else in it. Respect? Amusement? Surprise?

"It seems you pass that test, a test few truly pass. You have a firm grasp on your identity, I respect your strong will. In return, I grant this power"

Philemon outstretch his hand and in it appeared a crystal statue.

"Persona. It is the power to summon the numerous selves within yourself, the selves infused with divine love and the selves capable of demonic cruelty, the selves to guard your Heart and the selves to help you connect with others"

The crystal statue flouted towards as Philemon folded his arms.

"The time will come when you will need this power, to undo the mistakes of the past to protect the future's light. Now, it is time for you to return to your proper time and proper place"

Will you ever meet him again?

Philemon nodded "Perhaps, if you are in dire need of advice then know I will be available for counsel"

Awesome! You'd hate it if you weren't able to meet up with a friend you just made later.

Philemon tilted his head

"A friend? You consider me a friend, despite us only just meeting"

Of course, he's already done so much for you it's hard not to consider him a friend.

Philemon chuckled.

"You are certainly an interesting child"

Uh, how do you get back to your proper time and proper place?

"All you need to do is open the door that stands in your way"

Turning around, you saw a door with a velvet blue glow. Seeing that it was likely your only way back you summoned your keyblade and pointed at the door.

"You will encounter many obstacles in the future, and it's unlikely they can be overcome with a key, a blade or with magic"

Philemon said, causing you to lower your keyblade.

What about something that's all three?

"Especially something that is all three, often times the Heart, Mind and Soul are what will allow aid you to overcomes the things that block your path"

You dismissed your Starlight Keyblade and pushed on the door, it opened without resistance as you were washed with light.

When the light faded, you were in a place you didn't know with Chirithy crying into your chest as you laid down on a table. You looked over to see Skuld and Ephemer crying as well.

You patted Chirithy's head as you gave your friends a thumbs up.

Hey, everything will be OK.

The shock followed by the relief and joy on their faces were priceless.

Author's notes:

This means the viewpoint character is talking.