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{{Q|I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine. My friends are my power... and I'm theirs!|Ventus to Vanitas before their final battle}}
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'''Ventus''', also known as '''Ven''', is one of the main protagonists in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. He was a originally a [[Keyblade wielder]] and [[Union]] leader from age of fairytales. He was transported into the future with no memories of his original life, and apprenticed to both [[Xehanort]] and [[Eraqus]]. He is the youngest of the trio formed by himself, [[Terra]] and [[Aqua]].
'''Ventus''', also known as '''Ven''', is one of the main protagonists in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. He was a [[Keyblade]] wielder before [[Sora]] ever became one, and was apprenticed to both [[Xehanort]] and [[Eraqus]]. He is the youngest of the trio formed by himself, [[Terra]] and [[Aqua]].


Ventus's [[heart]] is severely damaged by the creation of his dark counterpart, [[Vanitas]], and then again when the [[χ-blade]] forged from their hearts is destroyed. Both times, [[Sora]]'s heart reaches out to mend Ventus's heart, and by the end of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus's heart has gone to sleep within Sora's so that it can recover until it is fully healed and ready to rejoin his [[body]], which lies comatose but safe within the [[Chamber of Waking]]. Ventus is later woken from his slumber and returns to training with Terra and Aqua in the Land of Departure, and he is reunited with his [[Chirithy]] from the distant past.
Ventus's heart is severely damaged by the creation of his dark counterpart, [[Vanitas]], and then again when the [[χ-blade]] forged from their hearts is destroyed. Both times, Sora's heart reaches out to mend Ventus's heart, and by the end of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus's heart has gone to sleep within Sora so that it can recover until it is fully healed and ready to rejoin his body, which lies comatose but safe within the [[Chamber of Waking]].


Ventus is the host of one of the original thirteen {{c|Darkness|character}}es and the physical template of [[Roxas]].
Ventus is later woken from his slumber and returns to training with Terra and Aqua in the Land of Departure, as well as being reunited with his [[Chirithy]].


==Story==
==Story==
===''Before Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
===''Before Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
[[File:The Third to Arrive 01 KHUX.png|thumb|left|Ventus meets Ephemer.]]
[[File:The Third to Arrive 01 KHUX.png|thumb|left|Ventus meets Ephemer.]]
Like all the others, Ventus awakes as a [[Keyblade]] wielder in [[Daybreak Town]], where he joins one of the Unions under the [[foreteller]]s. While fulfilling his duties as a Keyblade wielder, Ventus finds it difficult to develop friendships due to his timid demeanor. Over time, he is inducted into the [[Dandelions]] by [[Ava]] to escape into the new world. However, he was tricked by the [[Darkness (character)|Darkness]], who disguised themself as Ava, to meet at the abandoned warehouse. When Ventus arrives, he is possessed by Darkness, who then uses Ventus to strike down [[Strelitzia]] and steals her [[rulebook]]. Upon leaving, Darkness leaves Ventus and poses as Ava, telling him that he is to be a future [[Union]] leader.{{storylink|Quest 730: Target: Silver Hammer Frame Pt. 2}}  
Like all the others, he awakes as a Keyblade wielder in Daybreak Town, where he joins one of the Unions under the foretellers. However, Ventus was a loner and didn't have any close friends, but still was inducted into the Dandelions by Master Ava to escape into the new world. And yet, as the real Master Ava was long gone, he was tricked by the Darkness entity telling him to meet at the abandoned warehouse once there Ventus tried calling out for her but received no answer, instead was possessed by the Darkness shortly after, he made himself known to an unexpected Strelitzia as she is struck down by the Darkness. Still possessed he picks up her rulebook, and upon leaving the entity who posed as the foreteller told Ventus, he that was a future Union leader.{{storylink|Quest 730: Target: Silver Hammer Frame Pt. 2}}  


Subsequently, he becomes one of the five members of the Dandelions to be a replacement Union leader. Once the [[Keyblade War]] is over, he then meets the other members at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].{{storylink|Quest 665: Target: Blitz Spear Pt. 5}}
Believing who he talked to was Master Ava, he became one of the five members of the Dandelions to be a replacement [[Union]] leader. Once the [[Keyblade War]] is over, he then meets the other members at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].{{storylink|Quest 665: Target: Blitz Spear Pt. 5}}
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Noting [[Ephemer]] and [[Skuld]]'s close friendship, Ventus admits that he is envious of them because he has always been alone. Skuld and Ephemer assure Ventus that they consider him a friend. When the fourth Union leader, [[Brain]], arrives, he asks them if the rules [[Ava]] provided them were absolute, which Skuld confirms, prompting Ventus and Brain to comment that Skuld shares Ava's diligence. When Ventus and Brain voice their discomfort with lying to their comrades about the Keyblade War, Ephemer states that no one else should have to carry the burden of the past, a sentiment Ventus and the others accept.{{storylink|Quest 675: Master Aced}}


=== ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
=== ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
Noting [[Ephemer]] and [[Skuld]]'s close friendship, Ventus admits that he is envious of them because he has always been alone, but was assured by Skuld and Ephemer that they consider him a friend. When the fourth Union leader, [[Brain]], arrives, he asks them if the rules [[Ava]] provided them were absolute, which Skuld confirms, prompting him and Brain to comment that she shares Ava's diligence. When he and Brain voice their discomfort with lying to their comrades about the Keyblade War, Ephemer states that no one else should have to carry the burden of the past, a sentiment Ventus and the others accept.{{storylink|Quest 675: Master Aced}}
After the final Union leader, [[Lauriam]], arrives, the Union leaders go to [[Daybreak Town]] and enter the Foretellers' Chamber. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the other Union leaders agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as stated in the rules. Brain suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new [[Dream Eaters|Spirits]] and sends Ventus, Ephemer, and Skuld to collect the ingredients while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.{{storylink|Quest 735: The Shiny Hammer Pt. 5}}
 
After the final Union leader, [[Lauriam]], arrives, the Union leaders go to [[Daybreak Town]] and enter the Foretellers' Chamber. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the others agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as the rules stated. Brain suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new [[Dream Eaters|Spirits]] and have Ventus, Ephemer, and Skuld collect them while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.{{storylink|Quest 735: The Shiny Hammer Pt. 5}}
 
When the time comes to discuss the matter of the Shift Pride, Ventus was called to a meeting between the Union Leaders. But sees that Lauriam is not here, with Brain explaining that, whatever the agenda is, Lauriam sided with Ephemer. Proceeding, the group discusses the nature of the Shift Pride. Having not initially understood what the Shift Pride was, Ventus rejects the notion, not wanting wielders to fight one another again, to which Skuld concurs. Brain affirms that it is a law, and thus they should follow through with it, also believing that a little competition would be fun for everyone. When Ephemer admits that he wants to follow the rules, voting in favor of the Shift Pride it shocks him. Ephemer then explains that he intends on having wielders compete against the data versions of their comrades to avoid a clashing of hearts, admitting that Lauriam gave him the idea. They wonder who Lauriam could be looking for, but Brain's suggests, they wait for him to come to them rather than pry.{{storylink|Quest 846: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 1}}
 
Upon Lauriam's arrival, Ventus discovers that his comrade was looking for his sister, [[Strelitzia]], asking Skuld what she knew about her and that she had been looking for someone. Although Skuld doesn't offer much insight, Lauriam accepts this and worries that Strelitzia may have ended up fighting in the Keyblade War after all. However, Brain notes that the entire situation seems odd, and after reviewing the information Ventus is surprised that Ephemer knew someone who fits the description his friend Player.{{storylink|Quest 851: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 6}} 
 
Left with Brain and Skuld, Ventus periodically looks at Brain as he reads from the copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]]. When Brain notices, asking him what's wrong, he notes on his comrade's curiosity with reading it and asks if he'd been researching something. He hears Brain's goal, that at the present, they are still following a destructive destiny, believing that overwriting the Keyblade War changed nothing, so he would become the virus to overwrite that destiny.{{storylink|Quest 860: Daybreak Fun with Ephemer Pt. 5}}  


Alone, Ventus asks for Skuld's opinion on what Brain said, with her suggesting that Brain knows what he's doing, but questioned why the Dandelions avoided the Keyblade War if they were destined for ruin anyway. He then suggests that they talk to Ephemer about this, but just then, a glitch triggers a projection of Ava and the [[Master of Masters]], where they discuss which Union Leader meant to inherit the copy of the Book of Prophecies. Seeing this, Ventus immediately asks where Brain is, leaving to get him from the Control Room.{{storylink|Quest 861: Trouble at the Tower? Pt. 1}}
When the time comes to discuss the matter of the Shift Pride, Ephemer calls a meeting between the Union Leaders. Lauriam does not attend, with Brain explaining that, whatever the agenda is, Lauriam asked to side with Ephemer. Proceeding, the group discusses the nature of the Shift Pride. Having not initially understood what the Shift Pride was, Ventus rejects the notion, not wanting to see wielders fighting one another again, to which Skuld concurs. Brain affirms that it is a law, and thus they should follow through with it, also believing that a little recreational contest would be fun for everyone. When Ephemer admits that he wants to follow the rules, the vote is in favor of the Shift Pride. Ephemer then explains that he intends on having wielders compete against the data versions of their comrades to avoid a clashing of hearts, admitting that Lauriam had given him the idea. The group wonders about who Lauriam could be looking for, but on Brain's suggestion, they decide to wait for Lauriam to come to them rather than pry.{{storylink|Quest 846: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 1}}  


Continuing to look for Brain, Ventus entered near the forbidden area of the tower then met Ephemer who was surprised to see him and explained what's going on. Then, was introduced to [[Player]] as well as sought Brain who was in the control room but before entering the trio was attacked by [[Darklings]] and once defeated the group makes their way inside.{{storylink|Quest 870: Clock Tower Investigation Pt. 5}}
Lauriam soon joins them, but rather than wanting to discuss the Shift Pride, he asks Skuld what she knew of his sister, [[Strelitzia]], explaining that Strelitzia had been looking for someone and was last seen entering the same building Skuld had just prior to the Keyblade War. Although Skuld doesn't offer much insight, Lauriam accepts this and worries that Strelitzia may have ended up fighting in the Keyblade War after all. Brain notes that the entire situation seems odd, and after reviewing the information Ephemer is reminded of Player, then leaving with Lauriam to reconnect with Player.{{storylink|Quest 851: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 6}}


Ventus and the others listen to Brain's explanation about the phenomenon in the tower and how all the worlds were once real and connected but now virtual and fragmented as well as everyone being able to travel between them. After that bugs appeared when the virtual Daybreak Town connected to a new world, leading Ventus to deduce that they need to explore that world to see what's there. At Brain's suggestion that a Dandelion should go, he becomes shocked that Player offers to go, but feels more comfortable when Ephemer goes to.{{storylink|Quest 871: The Control Room}}
Left alone with Brain and Skuld, Ventus periodically looks to Brain as he reads from the copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]]. When Brain takes notice, he asks him what's wrong, with him noting how Brain seems to be constantly reading the Book of Prophecies and asking if he'd been researching something. Brain reveals that he has a goal, and that at present, they are still following a destructive destiny, one which he intends to overwrite. Mentioning that, even if they overwrite the Keyblade War, nothing would change, Brain resolves to become a virus to overwrite that destiny, then leaving to enter the control room.{{storylink|Quest 860: Daybreak Fun with Ephemer Pt. 5}}  


After awhile, Ventus and the others were happy about Ephemer's return and was informed that Player was still exploring the new world. Hearing the story of the duo's adventure as well as mentioning what they saw and believed the Darklings were behind the glitches more of what Brain suspected earlier turned out to be true they were put in a data version of Daybreak Town with Ventus asking if the real one had disappeared. But they weren't certain as the connection between the data and the real world had been cut suggesting that something or someone had their own plans. Understanding they were all put in a cage, Ventus and the others hear Brain make a reaffirm on his promise to get them out. {{storylink|Quest 910: Investigating the Glitches Pt. 5}}
While alone, Ventus asks Skuld her opinion on what Brain had said, with her suggesting that Brain knows what he's doing, but questioning why the Dandelions were allowed to avoid the Keyblade War when they were destined for ruin anyway. Ventus then suggests that they talk to Ephemer about this, but just then, a glitch triggers a projection of Ava and the Masters of Masters, where they discuss the Union Leader meant to inherit the copy of the Book of Prophecies. Seeing this, Ventus immediately asks where Brain is, leaving to get him when Skuld gives him an answer.{{storylink|Quest 861: Trouble at the Tower? Pt. 1}}


Later, Ventus and Skuld go to Daybreak Town and marvel how it snowed in the data world until they were found by Brain's Chirithy. {{storylink|Quest 920: Chocolate Monster Madness}} Being called to a meeting by [[Brain]] and Ephemer. They were asked who told them they were Union leaders and where he remembers it was Master Ava and did so near the clock tower. Aware that something wasn't right he saw that Brain has the Book of Prophecies, which was meant to go to [[Strelitzia]]; explaining Master Ava's actions and inside the book is a memo of the five chosen to be the next Union leaders. Ventus was informed of the names on the memo are Brain, Ephemer, Skuld, Lauriam and Strelitzia; but not his, much to his own shock. {{storylink|Quest 925: To the Kart Bakery Pt. 2}}  
Continuing to look for Brain, Ventus entered near the forbidden area of the tower then met Ephemer who surprised to see him and explained what's going on. Then, was introduced to Player as well as sought Brain who was in the control room but before they go in the trio was attacked by Darklings once defeated the group makes their way inside.{{storylink|Quest 870: Clock Tower Investigation Pt. 1}}


Ventus was disappointed that he wasn't chosen to be a Union leader despite everyone believing his innocence. Further understanding that someone or something threw a problem into Ava's plans the others believed that Darkness posed as her, killed Strelitzia and gave Ventus her book. Then he was pushed by Brain to remember his encounter with Master Ava, clarifying that they met at a dim light house, left together and talked on their way near the clock tower but couldn't remember anything else. However, Ventus grabs his head in pain where he vaguely sees Strelitzia dying horrified that he may have done something to her, but was comforted by Brain as they plan to tell Lauriam about his sister's intended role back at the clock tower.{{storylink|Quest 935: Heartless in the Hideout Pt. 3}}
Ventus and the others listen to Brain's explanation about the phenomenon in the tower and how all the worlds were once real and connected but now virtual and fragmented as well as everyone being able to travel between them. After that bugs appeared when the virtual Daybreak Town connected to a new world, leading Ventus to deduce that they would have to explore that world to see what's there. At Brain's suggestion that a Dandelion should go, Ventus becomes shocked that Player offers to go, but feels more at ease when Ephemer went Player.{{storylink|Quest 871: The Control Room}}


The constant strain of remembering what happened to Strelitzia puts Ventus to sleep in his room. Through his dreams, he finally remembered what happened to her. Under the presence of Darkness posing as Master Ava, he was possessed by the dark influence but only took her rulebook while the Darkness killed her and left the house. Waking up afterwards, Ventus starts to cry, feeling guilt-ridden about what happened.{{storylink|Quest 960: To the Race Track! Pt. 5}}
After awhile, Ventus and the others were happy to see Ephemer return and was informed that Player was still exploring the new world. Hearing the story of the duo's adventure as well as mentioning what they saw and believing the Darklings were behind the glitches more what Brain suspected earlier turned out to be true they were put in a data version of Daybreak Town with Ventus asking if the real one hadn't dissappeared. But they had no way to know for sure as the connection between the data and the real world had been cut suggesting that something or someone had their own plans. Understanding they were all put in a cage, Ventus and the others hear Brain make a reaffirm on his promise to become the virus that overwrites everything. {{storylink|Quest 910: Investigating the Glitches Pt. 5}}


Upon reuniting with the others, he sadly admits that he erased Strelitzia. A furious Lauriam demanded to know what he did, but the strain of remembering again leaves him unable to answer and fall unconscious, prompting the Darkness entity to emerge from him.{{storylink|Quest 965: Pest Control Pt. 3}}  
Later, Ventus and Skuld go to Daybreak Town and marvel how it snowed in the data world until they were found by Brain's Chirithy. {{storylink|Quest 920: Chocolate Monster Madness}} He and Skuld were led to a meeting by [[Brain]] and Ephemer. They were asked who tell them they were Union leaders and where Ventus remembers it was Master Ava and done so near the clock tower. Brain reveals he has the Book of Prophecy, which was meant to go to [[Strelitzia]]; inside is a memo of the five chosen to be the next Union leaders. Ventus was informed of the names on the memo are Brain, Ephemer, Skuld, Lauriam and Strelitzia; with his not on the list, much to his own shock. {{storylink|Quest 925: To the Kart Bakery Pt. 2}}  


After a hard fight with Darkness, Ventus wakes up to his friend's surprise and uses the [[light]] within his heart to destroy the Darklings. Claiming if the entity is pure [[darkness]], then he is pure light aware that Darkness used him to change it's form Ventus knew he could do the same giving it entity a form the others could defeat but was briefly held back by a concerned Lauriam. And yet, he told him everything would be fine before attacking the Darkness alone.{{storylink|Quest 977: Darkness Looms}}
Then, Ventus was disappointed that he wasn't chosen to be a Union leader despite everyone believing his innocence. Further understanding that someone or something threw a problem into Ava's plans the others believed that Darkness posed as Master Ava, killed Strelitzia and gave Ventus her book. Then he was pushed by Brain to remember his encounter with Master Ava, he clarified that they met at a dim light house, left together and talked on their way near the clock tower but couldn't remember anything else. However, Ventus grabs his head in pain where he vaguely sees Strelitzia dying horrified that he may have done something to her, but was comforted by Brain as they plan to tell Lauriam about his sister's intended role back at the clock tower.{{storylink|Quest 935: Heartless in the Hideout Pt. 3}}


The fight against Darkness leaves Ventus unconscious and being watched over by a remorseful Lauriam. He is carried by Lauriam to the basement below and during the discussion amongst the union leaders. They are worried about the state of the real world but not wanting to leave the remaining Dandelions behind. For his safety Ventus leaves with [[Elrena]], Brain and Lauriam for the real world using [[Lifeboat]]s while Ephemer, Skuld and Player remain behind.{{storylink|Quest 978: What Comes After}}
The constant strain of remembering what happened to Strelitzia puts Ventus to sleep in his room. Through his dreams, Ventus finally remembered what happened to her. Under the presence of Darkness posing as Master Ava, he was possessed by the dark influence and yet didn't kill Strelitzia but instead took her rulebook after the Darkness killed Lauriam's sister and left the house. Waking up afterwards, Ventus starts to cry, feeling guilt-ridden about what happened.


Ventus and the other Union leaders arrive to the real Daybreak Town to find it on the verge of destruction. They decided to travel into the future, leaving [[Brain]] behind to wait for the others. Ventus ends up separated from his friends and unconscious on the Keyblade Graveyard, where he is found by Master Xehanort.{{storylink|Quest 979: The Final Battle}}
Upon reuniting with the others, he sadly admits that he erased Strelitzia. A furious Lauriam demanded to know what he did, but the strain of remembering again leaves him unable to answer and falls unconscious, prompting the Darkness entity to emerge from him.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
===Before ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[File:Flashback Vanitas's Making 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Master Xehanort extracts the darkness in Ventus's heart and creates Vanitas.]]
[[File:Flashback Vanitas's Making 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Master Xehanort extracts the darkness in Ventus's heart and creates Vanitas.]]
Ventus served as Xehanort's apprentice, as part of the elderly Keyblade Master's plans to forge the legendary χ-blade. However, Ventus proved to be a poor candidate, and when he refused to use his [[darkness]] to fight several [[Neoshadow]] [[Heartless]] in the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort finally lost patience with him and used his own Keyblade to unlock and extract the darkness from Ventus's heart, using it to form a being of pure darkness who was then named "Vanitas" by Master Xehanort.
Four years before Aqua and Terra take their [[Mark of Mastery exam]], Ventus served as an apprentice to Master Xehanort, as part of the elderly Keyblade Master's plans to forge the legendary χ-blade. However, Ventus proved to be a poor candidate, and when he refused to use his [[darkness]] to fight several [[Neoshadow]] [[Heartless]] in the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort finally lost patience with him and used [[Master Xehanort's Keyblade|his own Keyblade]] to unlock and extract the darkness from Ventus's heart, using it to form a being of pure darkness who was then named "Vanitas" by Master Xehanort.


Unfortunately, the process left Ventus in a comatose state, with his broken heart of pure light slowly fading out. Xehanort then took Ventus to the [[Destiny Islands]] to allow him to live out his last days peacefully. Ventus was sent to the [[Dive to the Heart]], where he came in contact with the heart of a newborn Sora. After a brief discussion, Ventus's heart connected with Sora's, halting its deterioration and allowing Ventus to stay alive until he someday becomes strong enough to repair the damage by himself. Ventus then summoned a Keyblade and shot a ray of light into the sky above, much to Xehanort's surprise. Xehanort decided that Ventus could still be of use in his master plan, but with Ventus still too weak in comparison to Vanitas, the two boys could not be trained under him since Vanitas had a naturally strong impulse to destroy Ventus.
Unfortunately, the process left Ventus in a comatose state, with his broken heart of pure light slowly fading out. Master Xehanort, disguised in a [[black coat]], then took Ventus to the [[Destiny Islands]] to allow him to live out his last days peacefully. Ventus was sent to the Dive to the Heart, where he came in contact with the heart of a newborn Sora. After a brief discussion, Ventus's heart connected with Sora's, halting its deterioration and allowing Ven to stay alive until he someday becomes strong enough to repair the damage by himself. Ventus then summoned a Keyblade and shot a ray of light into the sky above, much to Master Xehanort's surprise. Xehanort decided that Ventus could still be of use in his master plan, but with Ventus still too weak in comparison to Vanitas, the two boys could not be trained under him since Vanitas had a naturally strong impulse to destroy Ventus.


[[File:Flashback The Wooden Keyblade 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|Ventus, Terra, and Aqua take a break from their training.]]
[[File:Flashback The Wooden Keyblade 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|right|Ventus, Terra, and Aqua take a break from their practices.]]
To prevent this, Xehanort brought Ventus to Land of Departure, where he could train as an apprentice to Master Eraqus. Terra and Aqua met Ventus with open arms. However, when Terra asked Ventus about his past, he screamed out in agony, eventually falling unconscious. Eraqus revealed that this was because Ventus had lost his memories. Afterwards, he remained asleep for some time. As he slept, Aqua kept watch over him, to keep him safe. Some time later, Ventus woke up. Overjoyed, Aqua quickly alerted Eraqus and a worried Terra about Ventus's recovery.
To prevent this, Xehanort brought Ventus to Land of Departure, where he could train as an apprentice to Master Eraqus. Terra and Aqua met Ventus with open arms. However, when Terra asked Ventus about his past, he screamed out in agony, eventually falling unconscious. Eraqus revealed that this was because Ventus had lost his memories. Afterwards, he remained asleep for some time. As he slept, Aqua kept watch over him, to keep him safe. Some time later, Ventus woke up. Overjoyed, Aqua quickly alerted Eraqus and a worried Terra about Ventus's recovery.


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Later, in the [[Castle of Dreams]], Ventus befriends [[Jaq]] and [[Cinderella]]. Though Terra isn't there, Ventus still lends a hand, helping gather supplies for Cinderella's dress, and even facing [[Lucifer]]. When the dress is complete, Cinderella thanks Jaq and Ventus, and the two talk about their dreams. It's at this point that Ventus decides that his dream is to become a Keyblade Master; the dream he and his friends all share.
Later, in the [[Castle of Dreams]], Ventus befriends [[Jaq]] and [[Cinderella]]. Though Terra isn't there, Ventus still lends a hand, helping gather supplies for Cinderella's dress, and even facing [[Lucifer]]. When the dress is complete, Cinderella thanks Jaq and Ventus, and the two talk about their dreams. It's at this point that Ventus decides that his dream is to become a Keyblade Master; the dream he and his friends all share.


[[File:Another Keyblade Wielder 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|Ventus teams up with Mickey to defeat Vanitas.]]
[[File:Another Keyblade Wielder 01 KHBBS.png|right|thumb|Ventus teams up with Mickey to defeat Vanitas.]]
While in [[Enchanted Dominion]], Ventus gets another clue regarding Terra. After freeing Princess [[Aurora]]'s heart, Ventus encounters [[Maleficent]]. Maleficent reveals that Terra helped steal Aurora's heart, but Aqua arrives just in time to convince Ventus otherwise. She then asks Ventus to go home with her, but he refuses, remembering the cryptic warning left by Vanitas.
While in [[Enchanted Dominion]], Ventus gets another clue regarding Terra. After freeing Princess [[Aurora]]'s heart, Ventus encounters [[Maleficent]]. Maleficent reveals that Terra helped steal Aurora's heart, but Aqua arrives just in time to convince Ventus otherwise. She then asks Ventus to go home with her, but he refuses, remembering the cryptic warning left by Vanitas.


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It doesn't take long for Ventus to find companions, as he quickly meets [[Zack]] and [[Hercules]] in [[Olympus Coliseum]]. After stopping an Unversed threat, Ventus finally comes to understand what it means to be friends, and realizes that he, Terra, and Aqua will patch things up someday.
It doesn't take long for Ventus to find companions, as he quickly meets [[Zack]] and [[Hercules]] in [[Olympus Coliseum]]. After stopping an Unversed threat, Ventus finally comes to understand what it means to be friends, and realizes that he, Terra, and Aqua will patch things up someday.


[[File:Keepsakes 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|Ventus decides to part with the wooden Keyblade Terra once gave him.]]
[[File:Keepsakes 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|right|Ventus decides to part with the wooden Keyblade Terra once gave him.]]
Eventually, Ventus finds Mickey's Star Shard in [[Neverland]], only to have it stolen, along with [[Tinker Bell]], by [[Captain Hook]]. He teams up with [[Peter Pan]] and the Lost Boys to defeat Captain Hook. Afterwards, Ventus, along with Peter and the Lost Boys, decide to put their own personal treasures in the empty chest they stole from Hook. As the Wooden Keyblade holds many cherished memories for Ventus, he puts it in the chest, believing his best memories with Terra and Aqua are still to come. With Hook out of the way, he also retrieves the Star Shard from Tinker Bell after a little persuasion from Peter, only to be whisked away to the [[Mysterious Tower]].
Eventually, Ventus finds Mickey's Star Shard in [[Neverland]], only to have it stolen, along with [[Tinker Bell]], by [[Captain Hook]]. He teams up with [[Peter Pan]] and the Lost Boys to defeat Captain Hook. Afterwards, Ventus, along with Peter and the Lost Boys, decide to put their own personal treasures in the empty chest they stole from Hook. As the Wooden Keyblade holds many cherished memories for Ventus, he puts it in the chest, believing his best memories with Terra and Aqua are still to come. With Hook out of the way, he also retrieves the Star Shard from Tinker Bell after a little persuasion from Peter, only to be whisked away to the [[Mysterious Tower]].


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During their final battle at the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort encases Ven in ice and throws him off a cliff. Aqua manages to catch him before he hits the ground. [[Braig]] quickly appears and fights Aqua. Stalling long enough, Braig withdraws from the battle. Vanitas knocks out Aqua as he drops down from a cliff. Before the enigma can finish her off, Ventus uses all of his willpower to thaw out of his frozen state and encounters Vanitas. Ven then fights Vanitas and seemingly emerges victorious. After the battle, Vanitas reveals his true intentions and explains that the Unversed came from his own emotions and negativity. Trapping Ven with several [[Flood]]s, Vanitas merges with Ventus and takes over his body.  
During their final battle at the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort encases Ven in ice and throws him off a cliff. Aqua manages to catch him before he hits the ground. [[Braig]] quickly appears and fights Aqua. Stalling long enough, Braig withdraws from the battle. Vanitas knocks out Aqua as he drops down from a cliff. Before the enigma can finish her off, Ventus uses all of his willpower to thaw out of his frozen state and encounters Vanitas. Ven then fights Vanitas and seemingly emerges victorious. After the battle, Vanitas reveals his true intentions and explains that the Unversed came from his own emotions and negativity. Trapping Ven with several [[Flood]]s, Vanitas merges with Ventus and takes over his body.  


The fusion completes Ventus, but Vanitas keeps control over the body. As a result of their union, the χ-blade is forged. Mickey arrives on the scene and helps Aqua awaken. Together, they engage Ventus-Vanitas in a battle. As this happens, Vanitas and Ventus engage in a metaphysical battle, where Vanitas tries to fully join with Ventus to complete the χ-blade. Ven, however, refuses and chooses to defeat Vanitas and destroy the weapon, even if it means the destruction of his own heart, because of his devotion to his friends.
The fusion completes Ventus, but Vanitas keeps control over the body. As a result of [[Ventus-Vanitas|their union]], the [[χ-blade]] is forged. However, Mickey arrives on the scene and helps Aqua awaken. Together, they engage Ventus-Vanitas in a battle and emerge victorious, causing the χ-blade to be damaged by their fight. As this happens, Vanitas and Ventus engage in a metaphysical battle, where Vanitas tries to complete his fusion with Ventus and complete the χ-blade. Ven, however, refuses and chooses to defeat Vanitas and destroy the weapon, even if it means the destruction of his own heart, because of his devotion to his friends.


The two engage in a decisive battle, and towards the climax, Vanitas forces a [[D-Link]] on Ventus in hopes of completing their fusion. Ventus instead uses the powers the D-Link grants him to destroy the χ-blade along with Vanitas. Unfortunately, this also damages Ventus's heart and causes it to flee his body, leaving him in a comatose state. Despite being comatose, Ventus was able to summon his Keyblade and lead Aqua back to the Land of Departure.
The two engage in a decisive battle, and towards the climax, Vanitas forces a [[D-Link]] on Ventus in hopes of completing their fusion. Ventus instead took advantage of the powers the D-Link granted him and used it to destroy the χ-blade along with Vanitas. Unfortunately, this also damages Ventus's heart and causes it to flee his body, leaving him in a comatose state. Despite being comatose, Ventus was able to summon his Keyblade and lead Aqua back to the Land of Departure.


[[File:The Chamber of Waking 01 KHBBS.png|200px|thumb|left|Ventus sleeping in the Chamber of Waking.]]
[[File:The Chamber of Waking 01 KHBBS.png|200px|thumb|left|Ventus sleeping in the Chamber of Waking.]]
Aqua later places his body in [[Chambers of Repose and Waking|a chamber]] and transforms the Land of Departure into [[Castle Oblivion]]. Though Ventus's heart was initially lost in darkness, Sora was able to sense Ventus's pain due to their previous encounter. Sora, with encouragement and guidance from Riku, called out to Ventus's heart and safely guides it to himself. After a brief conversation in Sora's Station of Awakening, Ven asks Sora if he could stay with him while he slept, to which Sora happily accepted. With this, his heart passes on into Sora's own, keeping it from deteriorating any further and granting Sora the ability to use Ventus's Keyblade in addition to his own.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>
Aqua later places his body in [[Chambers of Repose and Waking|a chamber]] and transforms the Land of Departure into [[Castle Oblivion]]. Though Ventus's heart was initially lost in darkness, Sora was able to sense Ventus's pain due to their previous encounter. Sora, with encouragement and guidance from Riku, called out to Ventus's heart and safely guides it to himself. After a brief conversation, Ven asks Sora if he could stay with Sora while he slept, to which Sora happily accepted. With this, his heart passes on into Sora's body, keeping it from deteriorating any further and granting Sora the ability to use Ventus's Keyblade in addition to his own.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
When Sora learns that Kairi's heart has taken refuge within his own heart, he uses the [[Keyblade of heart]] to free hers, which also releases his and creates his Nobody, [[Roxas]]. For unknown reasons, Ventus's heart remained in Sora’s body,<ref>[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Is it possible that Roxas has a heart?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "It is thought that it could be Ventus's heart... As was said in Q1, he has taken a lot of himself from Ventus. But perhaps when Sora and Roxas were separated, Ventus’ heart stayed in Roxas?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> causing Roxas to take on Ventus's appearance instead of Sora's.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer:''' "Why do Roxas and Ventus look alike?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora and Ventus's heart are linked... And so Roxas, who is a part of Sora, was affected by that and looks just like Ventus." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>
When Sora learns that Kairi's heart has taken refuge within his body, he uses the [[Keyblade of heart]] to free her heart, which also releases his and creates his Nobody, [[Roxas]]. For unknown reasons, Ventus's heart remained in Sora’s body, causing Roxas to take on Ventus's appearance instead of Sora's.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer:''' "Why do Roxas and Ventus look alike?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora and Ventus's heart are linked... And so Roxas, who is a part of Sora, was affected by that and looks just like Ventus." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
[[File:Resolve 01 KHD.png|left|thumb|Xion takes on Ventus's appearance through Xigbar's eyes.]]
[[File:Resolve 01 KHD.png|left|thumb|Xion takes on Ventus's appearance through Xigbar's eyes.]]
Saïx assigned Roxas to Castle Oblivion and ordered Axel to accompany him. As soon as Roxas entered through the door, his close proximity to Ventus (due to carrying Ventus's heart) as well as Sora (thanks to the events of ''[[Chain of Memories]]'')  caused Roxas to suddenly become weak and fall unconscious.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer:''' "Why did Roxas faint in Castle Oblivion on Day 297?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Because he had gotten to close to both Sora and Ventus, his 'real self'." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> It was hinted Ventus's memories were rushing into Roxas as Roxas complained about "so much being rushed into his head".
Saïx assigned Roxas to Castle Oblivion and ordered Axel to accompany him. As soon as Roxas entered through the door, his close proximity to Ventus, due to carrying Ventus's heart, caused Roxas to suddenly become weak and fall unconscious. It was hinted Ventus's memories were rushing into Roxas as Roxas complained about "so much being rushed into his head".


[[Xigbar]] sees [[Xion]] (an imperfect [[replica]] created from Sora's leaked memories) as Ventus. Xigbar states that Ventus had always looked at him as if he had "drowned [his] goldfish" before he is defeated by Xion. Ventus is also alluded to many times by Xemnas, who desperately seeks to find him in the Chamber of Waking due to discovering that Ventus is a Keyblade wielder of old.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "By the way, Xemnas was also looking for the Chamber of Awakening in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' because Ventus, who was sleeping there, was a Keyblade wielder of old." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingdom-Hearts-3-Ultimania-Scenario-Mysteries-Interview-Translated-14746 Translation via Goldpanner].</ref> Xemnas sends Axel numerous times to Castle Oblivion to locate Ventus, but Axel never succeeds.
[[Xigbar]] sees [[Xion]] (an imperfect [[replica]] of Roxas) as Ventus. Xigbar states that Ventus had always looked at him as if he had "drowned [his] goldfish" before he is defeated by Xion. Ventus is also alluded to many times by Xemnas, who desperately seeks to find him in the Chamber of Waking due to discovering that Ventus is a Keyblade wielder of old.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "By the way, Xemnas was also looking for the Chamber of Awakening in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''s because Ventus, who was sleeping there, was a Keyblade wielder of old." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingdom-Hearts-3-Ultimania-Scenario-Mysteries-Interview-Translated-14746 Translation via Goldpanner].</ref> Xemnas sends Axel numerous times to Castle Oblivion to locate Ventus, but Axel never succeeds.
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''===
[[File:Ansem the Wise's Legacy 03 KH3D.png|thumb|A vision of Ventus appears within Sora's heart.]]
[[File:Ansem the Wise's Legacy 03 KH3D.png|thumb|right|A vision of Ventus appears within Sora's data.]]
When Sora arrives at The World That Never Was, he is caught by the Organization and placed within a nightmare in which he chases after memories of Riku and Kairi. When he catches up to them at the [[Contorted City]], the phantoms suddenly take the form of Terra and Aqua, while Sora himself takes on Ventus's appearance. Sora is confused, but the phantoms attempt to grasp his hand before turning back into Riku and Kairi and walking off again. As Riku attempts to wake Sora on his own side of the dream, a memory of when Aqua came to Destiny Islands is manifested, and nearly wakes Sora up.
When Sora travels to The World That Never Was, he is plagued with illusions by Young Xehanort, [[Xemnas]] and Xigbar in an attempt to get him to fall asleep and leave his heart vulnerable to damage. In one illusion, Sora takes on Ventus's form before Terra and Aqua, and apparently feels Ventus's pain of losing them again, prompting him to run after Terra and Aqua as they walk away.
 
However, Ansem appears within Sora's dream at the last second and thrusts him back into the nightmare. Xigbar and Xemnas reappear within the nightmare to taunt him and lead him into despair by explaining the inevitability of their plan and playing on his insecurities, but a defiant Sora proclaims that while he may not have been chosen by the Keyblade, he will always be proud to be there for his friends, including Ventus and all the others.


Following Sora's descent into darkness after his heart is damaged by Xemnas and Young Xehanort, Ventus's heart envelops Sora in Ventus's Keyblade Armor in order to protect him from being swallowed completely, though it is temporarily corrupted by the darkness until Riku saves him. He later appears inside the projection of Destiny Islands within Sora's heart, but Riku, having never met Ventus before, initially mistakes him for Roxas.
Following Sora's descent into darkness after his heart is damaged by Xemnas and Young Xehanort, Ventus's heart envelops Sora in Ventus's Keyblade Armor in order to protect him from being swallowed completely, though it is temporarily corrupted by the darkness until Riku saves him. He later appears inside the research data that [[Ansem the Wise]] hid inside Sora a year ago, but Riku, having never met Ventus before, initially mistakes him for Roxas.


Physically, Ventus continues to sleep within Castle Oblivion. At the same time as Sora returning to Traverse Town and reuniting with his Dream Eater Spirit friends, Ventus slightly smiles from Sora's happiness.
Physically, Ventus continues to sleep within Castle Oblivion. At the same time as Sora returning to Traverse Town and reuniting with his Dream Eater Spirit friends, Ventus slightly smiles from Sora's happiness.
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Shortly after defeating [[Randall]] in [[Monstropolis]], Sora and co. are confronted by the revived Vanitas, who had sent the Unversed to that world in the hopes of re-completing his heart with negative emotions. Realizing that was not enough, Vanitas decides to forcibly take out the sleeping half of himself that resides within Sora. Attacking Sora, Vanitas reveals the connection the two have with each other. Goofy adds that Ventus's heart was lost after his fight with Vanitas years ago.   
Shortly after defeating [[Randall]] in [[Monstropolis]], Sora and co. are confronted by the revived Vanitas, who had sent the Unversed to that world in the hopes of re-completing his heart with negative emotions. Realizing that was not enough, Vanitas decides to forcibly take out the sleeping half of himself that resides within Sora. Attacking Sora, Vanitas reveals the connection the two have with each other. Goofy adds that Ventus's heart was lost after his fight with Vanitas years ago.   


While venturing across space in the [[Gummi Ship]], Sora and company are contacted by [[Ienzo]] with some news. He had deciphered part of [[Ansem's Code]] and discovered that Sora has three unique hearts within his own heart. They identify two of them as [[Roxas]] and Ventus, but do not realize the third heart is [[Xion]]'s.
While venturing across space in the [[Gummi Ship]], Sora and company are contacted by [[Ienzo]] with some news. He had deciphered part of [[Ansem's Code]] and discovered that Sora has three unique hearts within his body aside from his own. They identify two of them as [[Roxas]] and Ventus, but do not realize the third heart is [[Xion]]'s.


Ventus is mentioned by Lea while he is talking with Kairi. He tells her how he met Ventus years ago, but forgot about him until he met Roxas, who looked identical. He goes on to tell Kairi that he never told Roxas this, out of fear that he might disappear too, and that Ventus is one of the three missing Keyblade wielders that Sora and Riku are looking for. Lea worries that Ventus will have forgotten about him like he did, but Kairi remains confident that Ventus will never forget Lea.
Ventus is mentioned by Lea while he is talking with Kairi. He tells her how he met Ventus years ago, but forgot about him until he met Roxas, who looked identical. He goes on to tell Kairi that he never told Roxas this, out of fear that he might disappear too, and that Ventus is one of the three missing Keyblade wielders that Sora and Riku are looking for. Lea worries that Ventus will have forgotten about him like he did, but Kairi remains confident that Ventus will never forget Lea.


[[File:An End to Slumber 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Ventus reunites with Aqua after awakening from his comatose state.]]
[[File:An End to Slumber 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Ventus reunites with Aqua after awakening from his comatose state.]]
After her return to the realm of light, Aqua has Sora, Donald, and Goofy accompany her to Castle Oblivion, intending to retrieve Ventus. After unlocking the castle's Keyhole, thus restoring it to the former glory of the Land of Departure, the group heads inside and find Ventus's body. Aqua quickly realizes his heart has not returned yet. Vanitas appears, having followed them with the intention of taking Ventus's heart for himself. Aqua attempts to protect Ventus by herself, but gets injured after taking a blast from Vanitas. As Vanitas prepared to deliver the final blow to kill Aqua, Ventus's heart reacted within Sora's heart, helping the latter unlock his [[power of waking]]. Ventus's heart is returned to its body, and he launches himself at Vanitas, saving Aqua. After Vanitas departs, Ventus reunites with Aqua and meets Sora face to face for the first time. Ventus was initially shocked at the facial similarities to Vanitas before realizing Sora was the very same person who saved his life after Vanitas's creation. They all depart back to Yen Sid's castle.   
After her return to the realm of light, Aqua has Sora, Donald, and Goofy accompany her to Castle Oblivion, intending to retrieve Ventus. After unlocking the castle's Keyhole, thus restoring it to the former glory of the Land of Departure, the group heads inside and find Ventus's body. Aqua quickly realizes his heart has not returned yet. Vanitas appears, having followed them with the intention of taking Ventus' heart for himself. Aqua attempts to protect Ventus by herself, but gets injured after taking a blast from Vanitas. As Vanitas prepared to deliver the final blow to kill Aqua, Ventus' heart reacted within Sora's heart, helping the latter unlock his [[power of waking]]. Ventus's heart is returned to its body, and he launches himself at Vanitas, saving Aqua. After Vanitas departs, Ventus reunites with Aqua and meets Sora face to face for the first time. They all depart back to Yen Sid's castle.   


Yen Sid is happy that both Aqua and Ventus have returned, though Mickey tells them that they still haven't found Terra yet. Both Ventus and Aqua are confident that they will find him and bring him back. As Lea rambles about how confusing everything has become, Ventus calls him by name. Lea is shocked that Ventus still remembers him, to which Ventus affirms that they are still friends. Regarding Terra, Ventus reaffirms his promise to find him.
Yen Sid is happy that both Aqua and Ventus have returned, though Mickey tells them that they still haven't found Terra yet. Both Ventus and Aqua are confident that they will find him and bring him back. As Lea rambles about how confusing everything has become, Ventus calls him by name. Lea is shocked that Ventus still remembers him, to which Ventus affirms that they are still friends. Regarding Terra, Ventus reaffirms his promise to find him.


[[File:Beneath the Same Stars 01 KHIII.png|thumb|Ventus tells Aqua about his dreams while he was asleep.]]
[[File:Beneath the Same Stars 01 KHIII.png|thumb|Ventus tells Aqua about his dreams while he was asleep.]]
With their clash against the seekers of darkness imminent, Aqua and Ventus take time to stargaze outside. Ventus uses this moment to admit to Aqua that while he was sleeping, he would have dreams of her, Terra, Sora, and the others. He also expressed memories of [[Dream Eaters]] from Sora's adventures. Aqua says that she's been places too, but she can't wait until things are back to the normal. Ventus and Aqua hold their Wayfinders to the sky, promising to share their stories with Terra after they save him.
With their clash against the seekers of darkness imminent, Aqua and Ventus take time to stargaze outside. Ventus uses this moment to admit to Aqua that while he was sleeping, he would have dreams of her, Terra, Sora, and the others. He also expressed memories of [[Dream Eaters|weird animal creatures]]. Aqua says that she's been places too, but she can't wait until things are back to the normal. Ventus and Aqua hold their Wayfinders to the sky, promising to share their stories with Terra after they save him.


The next day, Ventus and the other [[Guardians of Light]] arrive at the Keyblade Graveyard, where they are immediately confronted by Master Xehanort and his various incarnations. Ventus sees Terra in the middle of the wasteland, but Aqua immediately realizes that it is not Terra. Her suspicions are confirmed when Terra's hair goes from brown to white, revealing himself to be Terra-Xehanort. Mickey concludes that Terra-Xehanort is the thirteenth member of the [[Real Organization XIII]]. Terra-Xehanort tells them that they will lose this fight, that all their hearts will be torn apart one by one. Nonetheless, Terra-Xehanort assures them that the χ-blade will be forged. Terra-Xehanort attacks both Lea and Ventus, removing them from combat, and while Donald destroys Terra-Xehanort with Zettaflare, the [[Demon Tide]] proceeds to take advantage of their weakness and eliminate Aqua, Ventus, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Lea, and Kairi. While Sora is distraught over the loss of his friends and yields to the Demon Tower, Riku defends his friend long enough to reinspire hope in Sora's heart before both are consumed by the darkness as well.
The next day, Ventus and the other [[Guardians of Light]] arrive at the Keyblade Graveyard, where they are immediately confronted by Master Xehanort and his various incarnations. Ventus sees Terra in the middle of the wasteland, but Aqua immediately realizes that it is not Terra. Her suspicions are confirmed when Terra's hair goes from brown to white, revealing himself to be Terra-Xehanort. Mickey concludes that Terra-Xehanort is the thirteenth member of the [[Real Organization XIII]]. Terra-Xehanort tells them that they will lose this fight, that all their hearts will be torn apart one by one. Nonetheless, Terra-Xehanort assures them that the χ-blade will be forged. Terra-Xehanort attacks both Lea and Ventus, removing them from combat, and while Donald destroys Terra-Xehanort with Zettaflare, the [[Demon Tide]] proceeds to take advantage of their weakness and eliminate Aqua, Ventus, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Lea, and Kairi. While Sora is distraught over the loss of his friends and yields to the Demon Tower, Riku defends his friend long enough to reinspire hope in Sora's heart before both are consumed by the darkness as well.
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[[File:From Chains to Bonds 05 KHIII.png|thumb|left|200px|Ventus shares a tearful reunion with Terra and Aqua.]]
[[File:From Chains to Bonds 05 KHIII.png|thumb|left|200px|Ventus shares a tearful reunion with Terra and Aqua.]]
The guardians of light are subsequently separated by Xehanort when he creates [[The Skein of Severance]] between them. Ventus and Aqua are drawn into battle against Terra-Xehanort and Vanitas, and when Sora arrives they are able to destroy Vanitas. However, when they attempt to reach out to Terra, Xehanort uses the emotional bonds between them to create physical chains imprisoning them, and attempts to execute them with a brutal impact. Ventus sheds a tear, feeling he has failed his promise to Terra, but Terra-Xehanort's shadow breaks free of its restraints and reveals itself as Terra's heart, breaking the chains on Ventus and Aqua and declaring that it will set things right. Sora then steps in to unlock Terra-Xehanort's heart, in order to release Terra's heart from Xehanort's control and allow the shadow to reclaim Terra's body, restoring him. Aqua, Terra, and Ventus then share in a tearful reunion, happy to be together again for the first time in over a decade.
The guardians of light are subsequently separated by Xehanort when he creates the [[Skein of Severance]] between them. Ventus and Aqua are drawn into battle against Terra-Xehanort and Vanitas, and when Sora arrives they are able to destroy Vanitas. However, when they attempt to reach out to Terra, Xehanort uses the emotional bonds between them to create physical chains imprisoning them, and attempts to execute them with a brutal impact. Ventus sheds a tear, feeling he has failed his promise to Terra, but Terra-Xehanort's shadow breaks free of its restraints and reveals itself as Terra's heart, breaking the chains on Ventus and Aqua and declaring that it will set things right. Sora then steps in to unlock Terra-Xehanort's heart, in order to release Terra's heart from Xehanort's control and allow the shadow to reclaim Terra's body, restoring him. Aqua, Terra, and Ventus then share in a tearful reunion, happy to be together again for the first time in over a decade.


After Master Xehanort successfully summons the χ-blade and unlocks Kingdom Hearts, Ventus, Terra, and Aqua regroup with the others. After sharing a glance with Roxas upon noticing their similarity, Ventus aids Sora in trapping Xehanort, who acts as a portal himself due to his existence transcending both space and time - something his younger self had unintentionally revealed to Riku during the Mark of Mastery. Ventus remains in the Keyblade Graveyard while Sora uses the portal to fight Xehanort, alongside Mickey, Riku, Roxas, Xion, Lea, Aqua, and Terra, in order to close Kingdom Hearts.
After Master Xehanort successfully summons the χ-blade and unlocks Kingdom Hearts, Ventus, Terra, and Aqua regroup with the others. After sharing a glance with Roxas upon noticing their similarity, Ventus aids Sora in trapping Xehanort, who acts as a portal himself due to his existence transcending both space and time - something his younger self had unintentionally revealed to Riku during the Mark of Mastery. Ventus remains in the Keyblade Graveyard while Sora uses the portal to fight Xehanort, alongside Mickey, Riku, Roxas, Xion, Lea, Aqua, and Terra, in order to close Kingdom Hearts.
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Following Xehanort's defeat, Ventus journeys through the portal to [[Scala ad Caelum]] alongside the other guardians of light. Here, Eraqus's heart emerges from Terra's and demands that Xehanort hand over the χ-blade. After some convincing, Xehanort relinquishes the χ-Blade to Sora, at which point Eraqus turns his attention to his former pupils, apologizing to them for everything he'd put them through in a tearful reunion before allowing his heart to move on alongside Xehanort's. With everything as it should be, Sora uses the χ-blade to bring them all back to the realm of light.
Following Xehanort's defeat, Ventus journeys through the portal to [[Scala ad Caelum]] alongside the other guardians of light. Here, Eraqus's heart emerges from Terra's and demands that Xehanort hand over the χ-blade. After some convincing, Xehanort relinquishes the χ-Blade to Sora, at which point Eraqus turns his attention to his former pupils, apologizing to them for everything he'd put them through in a tearful reunion before allowing his heart to move on alongside Xehanort's. With everything as it should be, Sora uses the χ-blade to bring them all back to the realm of light.


[[File:Ending 12 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Ventus, Terra and Aqua give their master a proper burial.]]
[[File:Ending 12 KHIII.png|thumb|right|200px|Ventus, Terra and Aqua give their master a proper burial.]]
After leaving his Wayfinder at Eraqus' grave at the Land of Departure, Ventus notices Chirithy spying on them, and calls to it with open arms. The Chirithy bounds over happily and leaps into his arms, cuddling him before being introduced to Aqua and Terra.
After leaving his Wayfinder at Eraqus' grave at the Land of Departure, Ventus notices Chirithy spying on them, and calls to it with open arms. The Chirithy bounds over happily and leaps into his arms, cuddling him before being introduced to Aqua and Terra.


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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''The Gathering''===
===''The Gathering''===
An armored Ventus approaches the crosswalk in the Keyblade Graveyard and meets up with Aqua and Terra. Ventus grabs the [[Way to the Dawn]] before the trio notices an unknown figure in the distance.
Ventus is in his Keyblade Armor along with Aqua approach Terra at the crosswalk in the Keyblade Graveyard and grabs the [[Way to the Dawn]] before the trio notices an unknown figure in the distance.


===''Birth by Sleep''===
===''Birth by Sleep''===
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[[File:Blank Points 09 KHBBS.png|left|thumb|Ventus and Terra say Sora's name.]]
[[File:Blank Points 09 KHBBS.png|left|thumb|Ventus and Terra say Sora's name.]]
Ventus sleeps on a bench outside in the Land of Departure before Terra wakes him by approaching him. They both smile and look up to the sky while uttering Sora's name with a sense of renewed hope. The significance of this scene has yet to be revealed, since Terra is trapped inside Terra-Xehanort, Ventus is inside Castle Oblivion and the Land of Departure is itself Castle Oblivion.{{storylink|Blank Points}}
Ventus sleeps on a bench outside in the Land of Departure before Terra wakes him by approaching him. They both smile and look up to the sky while uttering Sora's name with a sense of renewed hope. The significance of this scene has yet to be revealed, since Terra is trapped inside Terra-Xehanort, Ventus is inside Castle Oblivion and the Land of Departure is itself Castle Oblivion.{{storylink|Blank Points}}
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', Ventus appears in the 8 o'clock and alternative 7 o'clock Stations in the [[Dive to the Heart]] sections of the {{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} stage, as an obtainable {{ssb|spirit}} in Sora's {{ssb|DLC Spirits (mode)|Spirit Board}}, and is represented by {{ssb|Sora (SSBU)|Sora}} in {{ssb|Spirit#Spirit Battles|Spirit Battle}}.


==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Keyblade Armor (Ventus) KHBBS.png|thumb|180px|Ventus in his Keyblade Armor.]]
[[File:Keyblade Armor (Ventus) KHBBS.png|thumb|180px|Ventus in his Keyblade Armor.]]
According to [[Tetsuya Nomura]], he is approximately 16 years old.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-22/tetsuya-nomura-kingdom-hearts-will-not-end-with-kingdom-hearts-iii/.137160 Tokyo Game Show 2018]</ref> While the differences are slight, his character model is slightly shorter, with a rounder face and wider eyes, in flashbacks to before his memory loss during ''Birth by Sleep''.
According to [[Tetsuya Nomura]], he is approximately 16 years old.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-22/tetsuya-nomura-kingdom-hearts-will-not-end-with-kingdom-hearts-iii/.137160 Tokyo Game Show 2018]</ref> For an unexplained reason, Ventus shows no signs of aging between his memory loss and ''Birth by Sleep''.


Ventus's outfit is strikingly similar to Roxas's own [[Twilight Town]] clothes. He wears a jacket that resembles a fusion of Roxas's jacket (white on the right side) and Sora's jacket in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (black on the left side). The collar of the jacket is red and pleated, again, similar to the collar on Roxas's own jacket. Underneath this, he wears what appears to be a grey vest with a single button and several white, angular patterns on it. He wears a third layer under this, in the form of a plain, high-necked, black shirt. He also has a chunk of dull green and grey blue armor on his midsection that appears to be under his vest, and another piece of armor on his left shoulder.  
Ventus's outfit is strikingly similar to Roxas's own [[Twilight Town]] clothes. He wears a jacket that resembles a fusion of Roxas's jacket (white on the right side) and Sora's jacket in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (black on the left side), also reminiscent of the Yin and Yang symbol. The collar of the jacket is red and pleated, again, similar to the collar on Roxas's own jacket. Underneath this, he wears what appears to be a grey vest with a single button and several white, angular patterns on it. He wears a third layer under this, in the form of a plain, high-necked, black shirt. He also has a chunk of dull green and grey armor on his midsection that appears to be under his vest, and another piece of armor on his left shoulder.  


Ventus's pants are also similar to the pants Roxas wore, though Ventus's balloon outward slightly before closing up about halfway down his legs, similar to Sora's pants in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. These pants are colored in shades of grey, black, and white. He also wears an ornate, dull green and grey blue piece of armor on his upper-left arm, along with a black and white checkered wristband that is, once again, strikingly similar to Roxas's, but with white edges as opposed to Roxas's black-edged wristband. Like Aqua, he wears two criss-crossing straps on his chest, on which he wears a silver Keyblade Master emblem. His boots are rather odd when compared to Terra’s and Aqua’s, as they resemble an armored version of normal street shoes in shades of grey blue, dull green, and red.
Ventus's pants are also similar to the pants Roxas wore, though Ventus's balloon outward slightly before closing up about halfway down his legs, similar to caprice pants. These pants are colored in shades of grey, black, and white. He also wears an ornate, dull green and grey piece of armor on his upper-left arm, along with a black and white checkered wristband that is, once again, strikingly similar to Roxas's, but with white edges as opposed to Roxas's black-edged wristband. Like Aqua, he wears two criss-crossing straps on his chest, on which he wears a silver Keyblade Master emblem. His boots are rather odd when compared to Aqua's and Terra's, as they resemble an armored version of normal street shoes in shades of dull green and grey.


When touching the piece of armor on his shoulder, Ventus becomes fully clad in [[Keyblade Armor|armor]]. In ''{{c|Birth by Sleep|video}}'', Ventus's suit of armor is mostly colored in shades of steel blue, black, and gold, Dull red lines decorate the armor as well. Ventus adds a greyish-blue cape to his armor that looks discolored, almost appearing rusted. The armor on his knee is gold and bears a sharp, upward-pointing hook on the outer side of each one. His gloves are a shade of brown, and the black mask on his helmet has a slight orange tint. Ventus's helmet has a notably different design from Terra and Aqua’s, appearing more squashed and flat at the top. His helmet also has two prongs on either side of his head which point backwards and angle diagonally upward. In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Ventus's armor remains largely unchanged, though He loses his cape.
When touching the piece of armor on his shoulder, Ventus becomes fully clad in [[Keyblade Armor|armor]]. In ''{{c|Birth by Sleep|video}}'', Ventus's suit of armor shares the coloration of the pieces he normally wears, predominantly sporting shades of green and gold. In this suit, Ventus adds a yellow cape to his outfit that is discolored, almost appearing rusted. The armor on his knee is gold and bears a sharp, upward-pointing hook on the outer side of each one. Ventus's helmet has a notably different design from Aqua and Terra's, appearing more squashed and flat at the top. His helmet also has two prongs on either side of his head which point backwards and angle diagonally upward. Strangely, Ventus's boots are colored completely gold in this outfit, as opposed to the multi-colored ones he normally wears. In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus's armor is altered. He loses his cape, his boots change to more closely resemble those in his unarmored state, and the coloration changes much more than Terra or Aqua's. Ventus's armor loses the greens entirely, now sporting steel blue, gold, and black armor, with several red lines decorating it.


His name means "wind" in Latin, similar to how Sora's name is Japanese for "sky". The official Japanese website refers to Ventus as the {{nihongo|"Swift Wind Returning to Bonds"|絆巡る疾風|Kizuna  Meguru Shippū}}<!--cite to japanese bbs website-->.
His name means "wind" in Latin, similar to how Sora's name is Japanese for "sky". The official Japanese website refers to Ventus as the {{nihongo|"Swift Wind Returning to Bonds"|絆巡る疾風|Kizuna  Meguru Shippū}}<!--cite to japanese bbs website-->.


==Personality==
==Personality==
As a Union leader, Ventus is very friendly, though somewhat shy, which makes it difficult for him to make friends. He dislikes the idea of Keyblade wielders fighting against each other. After learning the truth of his part in Strelitzia's demise, Ventus feels guilty that he was unable to save her when Darkness has possessed him. According to the Darkness, he had hidden a desire for wanting power, which is why Darkness possessed him into killing Strelitzia. After traveling to the future, it appears he lost his memories of the past.
As a Union leader, Ventus is very friendly, though somewhat shy. At one point, he didn't always find it easy to make friends admitting that he was always on his own making him a bit envious of others but improved over time. He dislikes the idea of Keyblade wielders fighting against each other. Ven also retains his sense of naivety as he was easily tricked into taking Strelitzia's place as a Union leader by the Darkness. After learning the truth of his part in Strelitzia's demise, Ventus feels guilty that he was unable to save her when Darkness has possessed him.


During his apprenticeship with Master Xehanort, Ventus appears to be a very timid boy who did not particularly have the courage to wield a Keyblade, leading Xehanort to create Vanitas. After waking up from the coma caused by Vanitas's creation, Ventus becomes far more fragile, becoming wrought with anguish just by being talked to. However, the time he spends with Aqua and Terra, as well as his amnesia, causes him to change.
During his apprenticeship with Master Xehanort, Ventus appears to be a very timid boy who did not particularly have the courage to wield a Keyblade, leading Xehanort to create Vanitas. After waking up from the coma caused by Vanitas's creation, Ventus becomes far more fragile, becoming wrought with anguish just by being talked to. However, the time he spends with Aqua and Terra, as well as his amnesia, causes him to change.
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Ventus's mannerisms are also echoed by Sora and Roxas; in particular, when standing around he often places his hands behind his head, in the same stance that Sora uses. Another example is in the opening video; Ventus is shown falling through a Station of the [[Dive to the Heart]] due to the [[Kingdom Key]] and [[Soul Eater]] shattering the pillar, in a similar way to how Sora and Roxas fall from shattered Stations at the beginning of their games. At the beginning of his episode at the Land of Departure, Ventus falls asleep outside after watching a shooting star, and a little while later, he yawns, and then is startled to find Aqua standing over him, who giggles upon his reaction and teases him affectionately, mirroring how [[Kairi]] startled Sora awake in the original ''Kingdom Hearts''.
Ventus's mannerisms are also echoed by Sora and Roxas; in particular, when standing around he often places his hands behind his head, in the same stance that Sora uses. Another example is in the opening video; Ventus is shown falling through a Station of the [[Dive to the Heart]] due to the [[Kingdom Key]] and [[Soul Eater]] shattering the pillar, in a similar way to how Sora and Roxas fall from shattered Stations at the beginning of their games. At the beginning of his episode at the Land of Departure, Ventus falls asleep outside after watching a shooting star, and a little while later, he yawns, and then is startled to find Aqua standing over him, who giggles upon his reaction and teases him affectionately, mirroring how [[Kairi]] startled Sora awake in the original ''Kingdom Hearts''.


In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', during his final confrontation with Vanitas and due to their separation, Ventus seems to have gained a new perspective about darkness and light, believing it is each individual person's choice to decide what they are and not pick just from one side or the other. When he heard Vanitas's choice about being darkness, Ventus did not protest, understanding that his dark counterpart's mind was made up.
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', during his final confront with Vantias and due to their separation, Ventus seems to have gained a new perspective about darkness and light, believing it is each individual person's choice to decide what they are and not pick just from one side or the other. When he heard Vantias's choice about being darkness, Ventus did not protest, understanding that his dark counterpart's mind was made up.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[File:Fever Pitch KHBBS.png|thumb|200px|left|Ventus utilizing his exclusive Command Style, Fever Pitch.]]
Out of the main protagonists of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus is the most balanced fighter in the game. He’s also fastest and most agile, which reflects in his primary fighting style of dodging, quick movements and swift combo attacks. Ventus has an affinity for the wind and [[Light]] elements and mixes both into several of his techniques and magic attacks. Unlike most Keyblade wielders, Ventus wields his Keyblade, [[Wayward Wind]], in a reverse grip. Ventus's primary battle style consists of very fast, wide backhanded strikes with his Keyblade in quick succession to deal damage. His single strikes aren't as powerful as Sora's two-handed strikes or Terra's powerful blows, but his ability to attack quickly makes up for his lower attack power.
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Ventus is the fastest of the trio, using swift combo attacks with quick movements. Unlike most Keyblade wielders, Ventus wields his Keyblade, [[Wayward Wind]], in a reverse grip. Aside from his impressive speed, Ventus also utilizes a variety of magic. Due to his affinity for both light and wind he is able to use the powerful Holy and Tornado spells and mix both elements into his attacks. Several of Ventus's attacks also resemble both Roxas's attacks during his boss battle in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' and Sora and [[Riku]]'s Eternal Session [[Limit]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
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Additional abilities include:
*'''[[Command Style]]''': ---REWRITE AS SHORT PROSE OVERVIEW, FOCUSING ON EXCLUSIVE STYLES, AS PART OF LARGER ABILITIES SECTION---
*'''[[Dimension Link]]''': An ability that allows Ventus to summon character's powers from other worlds to aid him in battles.
*'''[[Shotlock]]''': ---REWRITE AS SHORT PROSE OVERVIEW, FOCUSING ON EXCLUSIVE SHOTLOCKS, AS PART OF LARGER ABILITIES SECTION--- -->


In addition to his swift standard attacks, Ventus has access to a variety of exclusive {{c|attack command|KHBBS}}s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Ventus can use his natural affinity for acrobatics to unleash an extended version of the [[Ars Arcanum]]-combo and exhibits advanced [[Strike Raid]] abilities like [[Wind Raid]], [[Spark Raid]] and [[Treasure Raid]]. Using his wind affinity, Ventus can use [[Tornado Strike]] to sweep his opponents away. Another exclusive, ultimate attack, [[Salvation]], enables Ventus to use his light affinity to its fullest. Ventus also makes heavy use of his wind powers in his personal finishing commands, the [[Air Flair]] series and his ultimate finisher, [[Stratosphere]]. Lastly, Ventus has another "Finish" Command exclusive to him, which is called [[Celebration]].
===Keyblade and fighting style===
Out of the main protagonists of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus is the fastest and most agile, which reflects in his primary fighting style of dodging, quick movements and swift combo attacks. Ventus has an affinity for the wind and [[Light]] elements and mixes both into several of his techniques and magic attacks.


Although not as skilled in magic as his classmate, Aqua, Ventus has access to a broad variety of magic spells as well as two spells exclusive to him in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. These two spells are [[Tornado]] and [[Faith]]. Tornado creates a powerful gust of wind that absorbs enemies, while Faith creates a powerful burst of light around Ventus.
Ventus's primary battle style consists of very fast, wide backhanded strikes with his Keyblade in quick succession to deal damage. His single strikes aren't as powerful as Sora's two-handed strikes or Terra's powerful blows, but his ability to attack quickly makes up for his lower attack power.


Beside a variety of these abilities usable by all three or two of the protagonists in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus has access to three unique Command Styles and two exclusive Shotlocks. His first personal Command Style, [[Fever Pitch]], which is gained near the beginning of the game, lets Ventus use his speedy combat style to its fullest. The second exclusive Command Style, [[Cyclone]], is a powerful 2nd level Command Style which has Ventus use his wind powers to attack with wide-ranged spinning slashes in all directions. Ventus's third exclusive Command Style is called [[Wingblade]]. By activating this second level Command Style, Ventus discards his Keyblade in exchange for six silver-white glowing swords of light which float behind him like six glowing wings, reminiscent of the picture of a Seraph, a six-winged Angel. Along with Aqua, he can harness the power of the wind to activate [[Sky Climber]], which lifts the user off of the ground as they ride on a powerful wind current. Attacking with Sky Climber lets the user hover along the ground while rushing enemies with speedy, dashing attacks which knock enemies into the air.
In addition to his swift standard attacks, Ventus has access to a variety of exclusive {{c|attack command|KHBBS}}s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Ventus can use his natural affinity for acrobatics to unleash an extended version of the [[Ars Arcanum]]-Combo and exhibits advanced Keyblade-throwing abilities like [[Wind Raid]], [[Spark Raid]] and [[Treasure Raid]]. Using his wind affinity, Ventus can use [[Tornado Strike]] to sweep his opponents away. Another exclusive, ultimate attack, [[Salvation]], enables Ventus to use his light affinity to its fullest. Ventus also makes heavy use of his wind powers in his personal finishing commands, the [[Air Flair]] series and his ultimate finisher, [[Stratosphere]]. Lastly, Ventus has another "Finish" Command exclusive to him, which is called [[Celebration]].


Ventus also has access to two unique Shotlocks, as well as a third just for storyline purposes. The two freely usable Shotlocks are the light [[Pulse Bomb]] and [[Multivortex]]. The third exclusive Shotlock is [[Dark Link]], which can only be used when in [[D-Link]] with Vanitas in Ventus's final battle.  
===Magic===
Although not as skilled in magic as his classmate, Aqua, Ventus has access to a broad variety of magic spells as well as two spells exclusive to him in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. These two spells are [[Tornado]] and [[Faith]]. Tornado creates a powerful gust of wind that absorbs enemies, while Faith creates a powerful burst of light around Ventus.


Small and spry, Ventus has access to the already well-known [[Dodge Roll]] technique, as well as an offensive variant named [[Thunder Roll]]. Furthermore, he can use the [[Glide]] and [[Superglide]] abilities as well as another offensive version called [[Fire Glide]]. The [[Reversal]] command allows Ventus to quickly dodge an enemies attack and rush behind it, similar to the [[Reaction Command]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' used against the [[Dusk]] Nobodies. He can use quick {{c|Reprisal command|KHBBS}}s, such as [[Counter Rush]], which  unleashes a flurry of blows after a successful block, [[Reversal Slash]], which unleashes an aerial attack after a successful [[Reversal]], and [[Payback Raid]], a counterattack using Strike Raid after being knocked into the air.
===Miscellaneous===
Beside a variety of these abilities usable by all three or two of the protagonists in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus has access to three unique Command Styles and two exclusive Shotlocks. His first personal Command Style, [[Fever Pitch]], which is gained near the beginning of the game, lets Ventus use his speedy combat style to its fullest. The second exclusive Command Style, [[Cyclone]], is a powerful 2nd level Command Style which has Ventus use his wind powers to attack with wide-ranged spinning slashes in all directions. Ventus's third exclusive Command Style is called [[Wingblade]]. By activating this second level Command Style, Ventus discards his Keyblade in exchange for six silver-white glowing swords of light which float behind him like six glowing wings, reminiscent of the picture of a Seraph, a six-winged Angel.


Ventus briefly assists Terra and Aqua on two occasions.
Ventus also has access to two unique Shotlocks, as well as a third just for storyline purposes. The two freely usable Shotlocks are [[Pulse Bomb]] and [[Multivortex]]. The third exclusive Shotlock is [[Dark Link]], which can only be used when in a [[Dimension Link]] with Vanitas in Ventus's final battle.  
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====D-Link====
Small and spry, Ventus has access to the already well-known [[Dodge Roll]] technique, as well as an offensive variant named [[Thunder Roll]]. Furthermore, he can use the [[Glide]] and [[Superglide]] abilities as well as another offensive version called [[Fire Glide]]. The [[Reversal]] command allows Ventus to quickly dodge an enemies attack and rush behind it, similar to the [[Reaction Command]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' used against the [[Dusk]] Nobodies.
Ventus becomes a D-Link for Terra and Aqua after leaving the Land of Departure. While in link with Ventus, they can unleash quick attacks and Aero magic.


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===D-Link===
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|deck0={{AT|att}} [[Quick Blitz]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Strike Raid]]<br>{{AT|mag}} [[Aero]]
Ventus becomes a D-Link for Terra and Aqua after they receive Aqua's handmade [[Wayfinder]]s. While in link with Ventus, the user can use swift and quick commands, which reflects Ventus' speed-oriented fighting style.
|deck1={{AT|att}} [[Quick Blitz]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Strike Raid]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Sliding Dash]]<br>{{AT|mag}} [[Aero]]
|deck2={{AT|att}} [[Blitz]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Strike Raid]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Sliding Dash]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Blitz]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Freeze Raid]]<br>{{AT|att}} [[Sliding Dash]]<br>{{AT|mag}} [[Aerora]]<br>{{AT|mag}} [[Cura]]
|fin1={{c|Finish|Ventus}}
|fin2=[[Air Dive]]
|abi1=Haste
|abi2=Auto-Counter
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|atk=x0.25
|bon=Use Attack or an Attack Command
|bonrate=10%
}}


===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===Weapons===
Ventus appears as a party member in the Keyblade Graveyard fight against Vanitas and Terra-Xehanort. As enemies tend to focus their attacks on him, he frequently Dodge Rolls to evade their attacks. He fights with swift Keyblade combos and uses Wind Raid to strike enemies from afar.
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]'', Ventus can team up with Aqua to perform the [[Icy Slider]] [[Team Attack]].
Ventus's base stats are 220 [[HP]], 100 [[MP]], 44 Strength, 45 Magic, and 42 Defense.
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!Status Effect
!Description
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|colspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Attack (Combo)'''|たたかう (コンボ)|<br>Tatakau (Konbo)}}
|4.5 [ground], 3.5 [air]
|Physical
|—
|Swings weapon repeatedly.
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|colspan="2"|'''[[Wind Raid]]'''
|7.5
|Aero
|—
|Throws weapon; it hits an enemy, then turns around and strikes four more times. MP Cost: 10
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!style="{{style|kh3|a}}; font-size:12px" colspan="6"|Support Abilities
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!colspan="4"|Description
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|'''[[Double Team]]'''
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|colspan="4"|Deal extra damage when attacking the same target as the player character.
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|'''[[Damage Control]]'''
|4
|colspan="4"|Halve the damage you take when your HP is at 25% or below. Stack the ability to increase the effect.
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===Weapons===
Ventus's Keyblades are primarily balanced in terms of attack and magic power. His versions of common Keyblades are shorter in length compared to Terra and Aqua's; this helps him better wield them in his signature backhand style. In the age of fairy tales Ventus used the Keyblade Missing Ache in its third form. By the time he became Master Xehanort's apprentice he was using Wayward Wind. Ventus has three exclusive Keyblades; his default Keyblade, Wayward Wind, along with Frolic Flame and Lost Memory. Frolic Flame is obtained after Ventus meets Lea and Isa, and Lost Memory is received when Ventus remembers his past on Destiny Islands.
Ventus's Keyblades are primarily balanced in terms of attack and magic power. His versions of common Keyblades are shorter in length compared to Terra and Aqua's; this helps him better wield them in his signature backhand style. In the age of fairy tales Ventus used the Keyblade Missing Ache in its third form. By the time he became Master Xehanort's apprentice he was using Wayward Wind. Ventus has three exclusive Keyblades; his default Keyblade, Wayward Wind, along with Frolic Flame and Lost Memory. Frolic Flame is obtained after Ventus meets Lea and Isa, and Lost Memory is received when Ventus remembers his past on Destiny Islands.
 
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During his early apprenticeship at the [[Land of Departure]], Ventus would practice with a [[Wooden Sword]] before inheriting Terra's [[Wooden Keyblade]]. However, he is never seen wielding either weapon in combat.
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File:Missing Ache (Upgrade 4) KHX.png|[[Missing Ache]]
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Treasure Raid
Spark Raid
Wind Raid
Ars Arcanum
/Time Splicer
Tornado Strike
Salvation
Faith
Tornado
Multivortex
Pulse Bomb
Fever Pitch
Cyclone
/Sky Climber
Wingblade
Dodge Roll > Thunder Roll
Reversal
Glide > Superglide > Fire Glide
/Homing Slide
/Block > /Renewal Block > /Focus Block > /Stun Block > /Poison Block
Counter Rush
Reversal Slash
Payback Raid
Finish: Punish foes with a flurry of quick attacks. Five-hit combo.
Air Flair
Celebration
Stratosphere
Unique starting commands:
Aero
Flame Salvo
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