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[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

[-watching children play in the park-]

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[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

Blessed be, Naminé. My name is Michael.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

...it's nice to meet you, Michael.

[Only she remembers that you can't address princes with just their names. Uh-oh! So she curtsies sitting down--which isn't much, just a slight tug at her skirt and a lowering of her head.]

I mean, Your Highness.

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

[Hiding his smile, Michael sits down on the grass beside her, propped on one arm.]

Nay, dear one. "Michael" will suffice. I need no title.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

Okay. If you're sure.

[She looks over at the children again, and then comes up with another question.]

So if they're your Father's children, why are you watching them...? Are you looking after them?

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

[Michael tilts his head in thought.]

You might say that, yes. It is my task to keep them safe, away from those evil beings who would do them harm.

[A bit of a harsh description, but it is the truth, nevertheless. Of course, he doesn't mention the shadows lurking just beyond the playground, lying in wait for an opportunity.]

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

[She nods in understanding, and while she doesn't quite notice the shadows yet, she might soon; she's familiar with monsters where she's from, both shadowed and non-. And the mention of evil beings makes her think of one thing:]

You mean...like the Heartless?

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

And what might the "Heartless" be, dear child?

[Truly, he's never heard mention of such a beast. But then, this little girl is not part of his realm, so.]

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

...they're monsters. When people lose their hearts, their bodies become Heartless.

They're not themselves...when they're like that. They look for darkness, and when they find people...they take their hearts, too.

[She hands him a drawing of one she finds particularly frightening: a Darkside (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090511005437/kingdomhearts/images/9/9c/Darkside.png).]

And when the wrong people tell them what to do...bad things happen.

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[Taking the drawing, Michael raises an eyebrow.]

A most fearsome seeming beast. However, I would not fear them here, dear one. As you are now in my Father's world, so too do you fall under my wings. I will allow no harm unto thee.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

...thank you, Michael.

[She then looks back and her smile just...fades as she sees the shadows, at long last. She doesn't see any shapes she recognizes, or any indicators of element magic that would make them Operas or Arias.]

Are those...?

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

Those are my concern, child. Be not disquiet. They are minions of my brother, send to torment my Father's children as much as they are able. Hence why I am here, to protect and keep them safe.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

[She's reminded of the Heartless under Ansem's control, and shudders a bit.]

That's terrible.

[And then she thinks of something else.]

But if you're a prince, then your brother should be one, too. Why is he acting like that...?

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

[Not a good question, that. But still, the child had asked in good faith.]

He does not love our Father any longer. He seeks to overthrow Him and turn this world into darkness.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

[She bites her lip a little sadly. She definitely gets the feeling that she should not have brought that up. She takes Michael's hand, trying to comfort him.]

I'm sorry...

[She smiles, faintly.]

But...one of my friends told me that even in the deepest darkness, light can still survive, and light can still prevail.

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[Such a touching sentiment. His fingers curl around her small hand, radiance blossoming from such a simple touch.]

Indeed, dear one. The light will prevail, for nothing can stand against it. And all will be right and perfect, for my Father has decreed it so.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

[She smiles.]

Exactly.

[And because she gets the feeling that this fight's been going on for a long time:]

If you ever need help...?

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

My brothers are with me, dearest.

[He squeezes her hand gently and places a gentle kiss to her forehead, giving this small soul blessings as he does so.]

My family is very large and we take care of each other.

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

[She feels amazingly at ease with Michael, and is happy that she's been able to help, even in the smallest way.]

If you're sure.

I'm rooting for you.

That's the cutest thing ever. ♥

[judgmentdivine.livejournal.com]

I am sure. Thank you, dear child.

thank you, bb! ♥

[fairoblivion.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, Michael.

^_________^

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[And with the child at his side, Heaven's Prince continues his eternal vigil, keeping safe his Father's dear children from all harm and shadow.]