Kingdom Hearts Dark Road: Difference between revisions

Shortly afterwards, [[Luxu]] arrives in the graveyard, disappointed that he has not found a "chosen one", though optimistic that Xehanort may be useful. He recalls an interaction between Bragi and Baldr in the Underworld: Baldr threatens Bragi's life, though Bragi remains nonchalant, countering that returning without him would confirm Xehanort's suspicions. He also ponders aloud about how taking Baldr's body would be inconvenient for keeping a low profile. Baldr attacks but is outmatched, and Bragi begins to walk away, conceding that he won't interfere with Baldr's plan and will simply disappear. Baldr, confused and enraged, strikes down Bragi but leaves without confirming his death. Luxu removes his hood, revealing Bragi's face, and laments how Bragi's name in the graveyard means his current identity in Scala ad Caelum has been compromised.

<!-- Base +1 year -->One year later, Xehanort walks in a corridor of darkness during his Mark of Mastery training. He remarks that his Keyblade Armor is not fully protective against darkness, as some of it still seeps into his heart. Believing himself to be the "child of destiny", he wonders if his heart is strong enough to withstand the darkness on its own. He dispels his armor, but immediately collapses and is found by the [[Master of Masters]], who describes him as "the singularity".

Some time later, Xehanort returns to the Keyblade Graveyard and shares his findings with the Master of Masters. He is disillusioned about the growing darkness he witnessed in people's hearts, and is convinced that the only way to save the world from chaos is to use darkness to seize control of it himself. Xehanort feels a guided path in his heart and familiarity with the black coat, though does not remember his time-traveling endeavors that imprinted those feelings. The Master predicts that Xehanort will not need the coat soon, as he will be able to control darkness instead of needing protection from it. Xehanort questions the Master's claim, and the Master reveals his name and status as a Lost Master before departing.

<!-- Base +2 years -->Two years later, Xehanort and Eraqus return to their old classroom, and discuss what they learned on their travels in preparation for the Mark of Mastery exam. Xehanort laments that one lifetime is not enough, and Eraqus suggests finding people that can carry on one's legacy. Xehanort would rather do it himself, and decides that he needs fourteen lives - thirteen to remake the world, and one to explore the new world. Eraqus states that his dream is to stay true to light - that if anyone were to become lost in darkness, he would be a beacon to light their way back.