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Beneath the Mask
by GypsyKate
Dreams hold our memories. Sleep holds our dreams. And darkness– it holds our sleep.
Ansem in "Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance"
"Dammit, old man! Why can't I beat you?!"
Alberich smirked. "Because I see all and know all, Naoki."
The younger man shook his head as he gathered up their cards. "Whatever. Up for another round?"
"Certainly."
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"IGNITUS!"
"Pyrene, don't–!"
Too late. The idiot had already engaged her archenemy.
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"You're going to come back, aren't you Daddy?"
Alberich smiled as he ruffled his daughter`s hair.
"I always will, Pastora."
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In the end, everyone lost. The keybearers had plunged the world into the darkness and destroyed everything...
Lanelle...Pastora...I'd give anything just to see you aga–
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"Spirit of the mirror, come from the farthest place.
Through wind and darkness I summon thee... Speak! Show me thy face."
He materialized in the looking glass.
"What wouldest thou know, my queen?"
The Spirit saw all and knew all. The size of the universe, what went on in each world, the names and faces of those that dwelt in light, darkness and everywhere in-between...
The only thing he didn't know was what he dreamt about while he slumbered in the darkness.