Shadows on a Cave Wall

Ienzo and Elaeus went into the darkness hours ago. It may have been an entire day, perhaps more; the sky has begun playing tricks on me by the time I reach the inescapable conclusion. Frustrated, I walk the perimeter of the computer laboratory. There’s no one here, no materials left, no hearts for me [...]

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Lost

Ienzo had been screaming for most of a day when Eleaus came to me. How he still had a voice to scream with after so many hours, I could only imagine.

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Go Quiet

He was sitting on my bed when I finally made my way there after dawn. His eyes were closed and he looked more peaceful than I’d seen him in weeks.

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Heart, Less

Dilan was missing.

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Crazy

This — I didn’t plan for this.
“I’ve taken… steps. I think we can all agree this is necessary for Ienzo’s safety.” Elaeus won’t look at me, but the others nod in agreement. I placed the heavy lock on his door myself. The concern was not that he spoke to thinks unseen, we could deal [...]

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And He Walked In All The Sins

“What — what are you doing?” I entered the library to find Ansem bent over my desk, the lock broken and the drawer pulled out. My papers were spilled across the top and he was shuffling through them.

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Restless

I couldn’t sleep.
(Yes, again, Even, I don’t want to deal with your sarcasm right now.)

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Protected: Want It

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Research Proposal

“What have you got there, Xehan?” Ansem asked, looking over his apprentice’s shoulder. Rather than answer, Xehanort picked the book up and showed him the cover.

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Dawn

I jumped when Even walked into the lab.
“What are you doing up this late?” I asked, reaching for my tea and finding the cup empty.

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