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Kiome-Yasha: "This is my first Ventus/Fuu fanfiction story. Please be gentle and give it a chance; actually give the pairing a chance. Roxas/Namine shall be the second main couple for sure, so don't worry; they won't be left out of the love. Hope to hear your thoughts after reading the first chapter, thank you!"

Chapter 1 Fallen Star

Ventus could remember the day Terra and Aqua had left home. He was five at that time, and life back then was usually simple. Stargazing, that was all he had to worry about during his youth. Nothing about the war, or fate of the world... just stars. He could remember it like it was yesterday actually. It was the day his childhood had come to a halt, embracing the steps of manhood that he was about to embark on.

That was day, when his shooting star had come.

"Aww, do you have to go Terra?" The young five-year-old whined after kicking his feet into the dirt.

The brunette patted his head, "Sorry, Ven, but Aqua and I have been emitted into Radiant Garden, and special training for operation DTL is something we can't just ignore. It's mandatory that we leave home."

"Besides..." Aqua politely interjected, "...You'll at least have Master Eraqus here to keep you company."

He peered up at the man, "Eraqus...right."

Their guardian gave an elderly smile, "Don't worry, Ven. Maybe someday, you can follow in their footsteps."

"To save the world, right?" He asked brightly with excitement.

"Of course." He chimed humbly.

At that moment, a shooting star zipped through the sky. Ven leaped jubilantly into the air, following after it.

"Look a shooting star!" And then, there was another that fell, "And another one!" More began to follow, much to his delight, "And another one!"

What was considered innocent to a child's eye though, was nothing more than danger of what was coming ahead. The two warriors expressions became bleak, studying the skies curiously for any signs of doom. Having been a veteran for many years now of the second keyblade war, Eraqus knew that his students had to be prepared. He could only predict the disaster that may befall them if they didn't act now. They've been training hard for this moment, the Land of Departure serving them more than just home. He could only hope that Ven wouldn't have to face the torment of the battlefield. The child was known to be an orphan all his life since they found him, but his past still remained a mystery.

Eraqus could only begin to imagine, 'A boy who had fallen from the sky.'

It wasn't something deemed normal in their world. If anything, it brought a certain amount of suspicion of what his purpose could be. Either way, he was nothing more than a harmless looking child. Surely whatever plagued his thoughts was that of mere speculation and doubt. After all, Ven was like a grandson to him. He had every bit of faith that his life was worth protecting.

Just then, a honk came from the distance. They all looked over at the bridge, and discovered a truck to be waiting for them.

"Well, that's our ride." Terra spoke with confirmation, "Guess this is goodbye."

Ventus sprinted over and tugged tightly onto his idol's pants, "I'll miss you guys."

Aqua knelt down and ruffled his hair, "We'll miss you too, Ven. Make sure to take care of yourself and to listen to the Master, like a good boy."

He nodded obediently with a flushed face, "I will."

Another honk came from the distance, alerting the group to hurry up with their goodbyes. Ventus was reluctant to let go though, much to their dismay. That's when the bluenette found the right time to introduce the items she had made for them the night before. Digging into her pockets, she took out three star-shaped charms, each possessing their own color. The one that was green was the one she had chosen to be for Ventus. She handed it to him, gently folding it into his small hands.

"Ven, I made this last night for you, me, and Terra. It's a good luck charm, a bond between us no matter how far apart we are." She explained tranquilly, "It's based off those stories I used to tell you about."

"You mean about the other worlds?" He inquired thoughtfully.

She nodded, "That's right. So know that, we'll always be with you."

"Our bond is never broken." Terra added confidently.

The boy smiled from their words, finally deciding to let them go, "Okay! And when we do see each other again, I'll be sure to be strong like you guys. I'll no longer be a baby!"

They both praised him proudly, "That's our Ven."

A firm chorus of honks echoed throughout the valley, signaling the two teenagers to depart already.

"Looks like it's time." Terra looked ahead before turning to his teacher, "Thanks for everything, Master. Take care of Ventus."

"Don't forget what I taught you." The caretaker lectured softly, "And be sure not to lose yourselves."

"We won't." Aqua reassured with a gentle smile, "Goodbye."

They both took off across the bridge, Ventus waving dramatically behind them, "Bye, Aqua! Bye, Terra!" He tried not to cry, snot dripping down from his nose, "Always think about me...*sniff*..." He put his hand down, gripping the ornament that was given to him.

"Oh Ven..." Eraqus held onto the boy's trembling shoulders.

Broken groups of sobs vibrated within his chest, letting out several uncontrollable sounds of hiccups. He brought his arm up and bit his lip with frustration towards his weakness. He could smell the gas in the air coming from the vehicle, the engine's motor activating itself. They started to drive off, abandoning him in this wasteland he now found to be a prison. As beautiful their home was; he wanted to escape. To explore what could be beyond those stars, and now, his only chance in doing so, was gone. Who else would he share those dreams with now?

Tightly digging his fingers into a fist, Ven took off over the bridge.

"Ventus!" Eraqus called after him, but knew it was futile.

The boy was going through an emotional separation from his two best friends. It was best to leave him alone. Still, he couldn't help but to feel a disturbing wind in the force. Gazing up at the sky, with only stars to greet him, he knew right away that things were about to change.

Ventus ran over to the next platform of hills, using the posted lamps outside as a guide through the night. The scent of oil from the car that took Terra and Aqua away still lingered in the air. Tripping over a rock without detecting it, Ven whimpered softly into the grass. He coughed lightly from the heavy toxin that filled his lungs. Looking up slightly, he spotted their usual spot far into the distance. Picking himself back up, he limped over to the groom pile of grass. He went over the pinnacle, the height doing little to frighten him. He sat down on a sculpted nest of rocks, touching the lamppost that helped illuminate the area. The sound of crickets filled his ears, distracting him for the moment. Remembering the precious wayfinder Aqua had made for him, he gently brought it forward. He studied the details with fond interest, turning it in different angles in the process. The green reflected beautifully through the glass, capturing the rays of the stars perfectly without blocking them. Smiling slightly from the view, he laid back and decided it was a good time to do his usual stargazing ritual. Usually when he looked at the sky, he would fall into this tranquil mind of sleep. It was familiar to him, almost like a forgotten memory that was once stolen from his birth. It comforted him, causing him to drift quickly into slumber.

"Terra...Aqua...you'll see..." He muttered dozily, "I'll become stronger... and when I do... my light will be the brightest in the sky." He blinked slowly in and out, "I'll create my own world...and someday...leave this place where you all are someday." He quickly was succumbing to sleep, "You'll see..."

Just before he could settle his eyes though, after waning them from his tears, a shooting star passed through his line of vision. His eyes shot open at whim, engrossed by the abnormal stream of glitter. Its distance was remarkably close, too close; actually, it seemed like it was heading right towards him!

"What the...!" He gasped from the upcoming collision.

He immediately rotated his small body around and dashed out from possibly getting hit. His golden locks invaded his vision, causing him to stumble in disarray. The wind bellowed behind him, signifying the approaching impact.

"Oh man...! Oh man!" He repeated over and over frantically with both hands on his head.

Arriving over at the end of the summit, Ven jumped and hid behind the pile of rocks. The boy knew hiding in such a place was foolish, but it was too late, the star had already hit violently against the earth's surface. The force knocked the wind out of him, debris flying across everywhere above him from the explosion. He hissed from the aftershock, avoiding getting injured. Crouching his head down between his legs, the blond closed his eyes tightly in fear. The ground beneath him shook, setting off small tremors of earthquakes in the process. Such a chain reaction must have alerted the valley and nearby villagers; how could it not?

As quickly it had started though, it was already over. The planet had reverted back to its original state of stillness, much to the boy's relief. Daring to peak his head up to investigate, he let out a hoarse cough from all the murky cloud of soil. Eraqus always did complaint about Ven's curiosity possibly being the death of him. All it did was get him into unwanted trouble, that's for sure.

"Well, if I'm going to die~." He stated languidly, "Might as well be towards something like this~." He humored scarcely.

The air began to clear up, revealing the cracked hole he believed to be from the celestial sun, if it was a star. He started to have second thoughts, not knowing if he should approach it.

"This is like a scene from one of Terra's horror movies of first encounters from another planet." He gulped nervously, and sought the hero within him to be brave, "I can do this... I can do this..." He chanted confidently by each step he made.

Making it over to the ruined circle of land, Ven peered over inside the small cavern for any clues of life. A bright light pulsed at the center, dimming down by each flicker it made. He slanted his body over even more in order to get a better view. Unaware that the ground was crumbling beneath him though, Ventus gasped in fright when he found his body to be falling forward into the fissure. He plummeted down the steep hole, grunting each time he was knocked into something; until finally, he landed on something surprisingly soft and small.

Almost instantly, he jumped back in fright from the texture.

He shielded his face with his arms, "Please, don't kill me!" He blinked though when he noticed nothing was happening, "Huh?"

Bringing his arms down, he discovered there was no harm performed on his body, not yet anyway. Instead, the light had finally vanished, only to reveal something he never expected to see.

There at the center of the wreck was a girl about his age with short and brilliant lavender hair. He blushed heavily when realizing she was naked, her pale skin glowing lightly from the remains of the star's shine. Only one eye was visible, her long eyelashes hypnotizing him with the desire to see her gaze. He was oddly drawn to her. He crawled over to her side, inspecting for any wounds that may be on her porcelain skin. His cheeks burned shamefully from the innocent display of concern. He knew he should probably get some help, but something inside him told him not to leave.

He lightly shook her slim shoulder, "Hey..." When she didn't respond, he decided to shake again, "Hey...! Are you...alive?" He questioned curiously, wondering if she even had a heartbeat.

At that moment, she began to stir from her slumber, moaning lightly from the disturbance. Lifting her arm up furiously without warning, she knocked her fist right into Ven's nose.

The boy shouted out in pain, "Ouch!" He groveled against the ground, twisting his body back and forth while covering his nose from the bleeding.

The girl slowly brought her body up from the earth, blinking softly while exploring her surroundings. Soon, her gaze fell on the boy who she had accidentally assaulted. He continued to whine in agony, oblivious towards her prying eye of fascination. When the pain finally subsided though, he turned and caught her gaze almost instantly in shock.

His fallen star, was finally awake.

End Chapter

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