Lucian wiped sweat from his brow, lowering his Keyblade as the last of the Guard Armor faded. His heart was still pounding in his chest, and yet he found himself staring at the empty space where the monster had been with a grin.

[color=gold]“Okay…”[/color] he exhaled, catching his breath. [color=gold]“After everything that’s happened today, a giant suit of armor falling out of the sky to fight us is actually… the most normal thing I’ve seen.”[/color] The laugh that followed was short and hollow, but it was something.

His grin wavered as he glanced at the others. [color=gold]“Actually, I have something to tell you all. I got some really big news. Just before this started, I found out… I’m not just a kid from the Islands. I’m what they call a Prince of Heart.”[/color] His voice dipped a little, uncertain, but he pushed through. [color=gold]“Apparently there’s this light inside me. Something the darkness really wants. And I guess that means I’m supposed to protect it.”[/color]

Lucian glanced away with an awkward chuckle, and rubbed the back of his head nervously. [color=gold]“…So, no pressure, right?”[/color]

Then his expression grew serious again. [color=gold]“But that’s not all. I also found out where Alias is. He’s alive, and he’s in a place called Wonderland.”[/color] He tightened his grip on the Keyblade. [color=gold]”That means we got our next stop. Once we catch our breath, it’s off to Wonderland. Wherever that is.”[/color]