Literature
Friendship to Flowers
Embrace Aqua still wasn’t quite sure what to make of the frail blond boy Master Eraqus had brought to live with her and Terra at the Land of Departure. She knew his name was Ventus; it was the only thing he’d said since arriving weeks ago, and the only reason Aqua hadn’t assumed the boy was completely mute— though he hadn’t spoken a word since. Ventus kept drifting in and out of comas, occasionally sleeping for days at a time. Even when he was awake his eyes were dull and unfocused, always staring vaguely at the floor as he shuffled along— almost as if he were sleepwalking. The Master had informed Aqua and Terra that Ventus had been through a terrible accident, one which had left his heart and mind impaired. At hearing this, the two older apprentices took it upon themselves to assist Ventus as best they could, taking turns leading him to and from his bedroom, the kitchen, lessons, and bringing him along to watch their sparring sessions outside in the courtyard. When not guided