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Like most out there, I've always wondered who--or what--the Dark Soldier really was.
With this latest trailer, which finally featured DS speaking, I began to think...
Bear with me, this theory was mostly an idea, entertaining a possibility.
Onward!
KH2 FM+ Secret Ending
The video of the secret ending in Final Mix+.
While this was mostly a concept, and things have definitely changed since then (Aqua's hair is supposedly different, TAV no longer wear the armor, etc.), one thing remains an enigma--the Dark Soldier. He simply "comes out of" Master Xehanort, as if he is a part of MX, and does not exist on his own.
The battle that ensues follows the general formula of Terra vs. MX and Ven/Aqua vs. DS. At no point does Terra battle the Dark Soldier.
Wait--
At no point does Terra battle the Dark Soldier.
Notice that, in every BbS trailer featuring the Dark Soldier, Terra is never seen battling him. Terra is never even seen in the same scene as the Dark Soldier. Despite all of Terra's scenes, none of them feature this enigmatic wielder.
Only scene involving the DS so far
I'll admit, it's true that it's a bit far-fetched to assume that, just because the DS doesn't appear next to Terra in the only scene the DS has been in.
Heartstation translation that details the latest trailer (involving the Master Qualification Exam)
Notice that MX's "assistant", who was thought to be DS, isn't mentioned to be near MX. Perhaps he just couldn't be seen, but I feel as though he wasn't there for a reason. (I'm doubting that the one who gives the exam to be DS. Though it's possible, you'd think that important of a character wouldn't be simply added in a small scene in a trailer.)
Another evidence:
EDIT: Another thing to note--Terra seems to have the uncanny ability to encounter Disney villains. Or is is more than just coincidence? Since early scans, we've seen Terra seemingly on good terms with Maleficent, who is regarded as the highest Disney villain.
Terra's eyes are another important factor--his eyes change color to a yellow hue, much like those infused with Darkness. It has been long-thought and generally accepted that Terra likely has something to do with Darkness.
MX talks about "he" who has become "a monster infused with darkness." Which of the three Keyblade apprentices is most associated with Master Xehanort--Terra, Aqua, or Ven? Terra is the one actively seeking MX out, while Ven is searching for Terra and Aqua is worrying about both of them. MX, being a "villain" of sorts, is obviously involved with Darkness--his Keyblade, eyes, and position as a Xehanort and villain all point towards an involvement with darkness. Terra seems to be closest to MX.
These things can all allude to some sort of transformation or something--the ending result being the Dark Soldier.
...enough of this half-baked theory. What do you think? Post your ideas and opinions here, either to refute or aid the theory.
With this latest trailer, which finally featured DS speaking, I began to think...
Bear with me, this theory was mostly an idea, entertaining a possibility.
Onward!
KH2 FM+ Secret Ending
The video of the secret ending in Final Mix+.
While this was mostly a concept, and things have definitely changed since then (Aqua's hair is supposedly different, TAV no longer wear the armor, etc.), one thing remains an enigma--the Dark Soldier. He simply "comes out of" Master Xehanort, as if he is a part of MX, and does not exist on his own.
The battle that ensues follows the general formula of Terra vs. MX and Ven/Aqua vs. DS. At no point does Terra battle the Dark Soldier.
Wait--
At no point does Terra battle the Dark Soldier.
Notice that, in every BbS trailer featuring the Dark Soldier, Terra is never seen battling him. Terra is never even seen in the same scene as the Dark Soldier. Despite all of Terra's scenes, none of them feature this enigmatic wielder.
Only scene involving the DS so far
I'll admit, it's true that it's a bit far-fetched to assume that, just because the DS doesn't appear next to Terra in the only scene the DS has been in.
Heartstation translation that details the latest trailer (involving the Master Qualification Exam)
Notice that MX's "assistant", who was thought to be DS, isn't mentioned to be near MX. Perhaps he just couldn't be seen, but I feel as though he wasn't there for a reason. (I'm doubting that the one who gives the exam to be DS. Though it's possible, you'd think that important of a character wouldn't be simply added in a small scene in a trailer.)
Another evidence:
This could mean two things. One, that the DS was present when Terra became "not Terra", and Ven recognizes that. The other is that the DS is it's own entity, which is using Terra--hence, making Terra "not Terra" anymore.Ven: You…! Terra isn’t Terra anymore, what is meaning of this!?
Masked Wielder: The meaning is the same as stated. The existence known as Terra is gone.
EDIT: Another thing to note--Terra seems to have the uncanny ability to encounter Disney villains. Or is is more than just coincidence? Since early scans, we've seen Terra seemingly on good terms with Maleficent, who is regarded as the highest Disney villain.
Terra's eyes are another important factor--his eyes change color to a yellow hue, much like those infused with Darkness. It has been long-thought and generally accepted that Terra likely has something to do with Darkness.
MX talks about "he" who has become "a monster infused with darkness." Which of the three Keyblade apprentices is most associated with Master Xehanort--Terra, Aqua, or Ven? Terra is the one actively seeking MX out, while Ven is searching for Terra and Aqua is worrying about both of them. MX, being a "villain" of sorts, is obviously involved with Darkness--his Keyblade, eyes, and position as a Xehanort and villain all point towards an involvement with darkness. Terra seems to be closest to MX.
These things can all allude to some sort of transformation or something--the ending result being the Dark Soldier.
...enough of this half-baked theory. What do you think? Post your ideas and opinions here, either to refute or aid the theory.
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