Venqua Week 2022

A week dedicated to celebrate the ship of Ven and Aqua! From January 9th to January 15th.

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That’s a wrap!

Venqua Week 2022 has come to an end! Thank you to everyone that contributed and everyone that gave their support! It’s because of you that this event was a success ^^

Our community may be small, but it’s clear that there’s a lot of passion and love to share for venqua, so here’s hoping that we can continue spreading the joy of the ship for the years to come! 

Until next time!

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❤︎ ~ Venqua Week 2022 ~ Grand Finale ~ ❤︎

♥︎ Thank you so much everyone who participated in Venqua Week 2022, and a special thanks to @venquaweek for hosting! ♥︎

[vengeverse]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 7/7 Fandom: Kingdom Hearts (Video Games) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Aqua & Ventus (Kingdom Hearts), Aqua/Ventus (Kingdom Hearts) Characters: Aqua (Kingdom Hearts), Ventus (Kingdom Hearts)

Additional Tags: Fluff, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Friendship, Romance, Friends to Lovers, Art, One Shot Collection, Flowers, Flower Crowns, Sleep, Sleepovers, Anniversary, Restaurants, Pregnancy, Ocean, Poetry, Loss, Family Loss, Grief/Mourning, Fairy Tale Elements, Family, Family Fluff, Original Character(s), Hugs

Summary: Love blossoms when Ventus and Aqua discover that their feelings for each other run deeper than they’d ever imagined. A series of short stories written for VenquaWeek2022.

[venquaweek]

The week is over! But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to submit a contribution!

To anyone that didn’t manage to finish on time, through the entirety of today, January 16th, contributions will still be accepted and shared! It doesn’t matter which prompt it is for ^^

[razorblade180]

@venquaweek Day7:Embrace

Quiet time, the legendary myth. Living the life of a keyblade wielder was one of noise, danger at any moment; or so that’s how it felt. With the threat behind them and The Land of Departure restored, the bliss of having down time returned gradually. Normally this would be good, and it was, four two people. Terra currently kept busy by training and Ventus has returned to his favorite lookout spot. For them, quiet time was fine. Aqua however…not so much.

The young master sat on the bench at the summit with a book in hand and blanket. This used to be her favorite pass time but now…she could hardly focus. Here eyes kept staring at Ven’s back while her mind kept bugging her with the same intrusive yet perplexing desire. For all the might she had, Aqua couldn’t feel comfortable.

Aqua:………

Ventus:…You okay?

Aqua:H-Huh?

Ventus:By now you’d be be on your third book and offering to bring tea back while you grab another. I haven’t even the page flip in awhile.

Aqua:Heh, didn’t realize I had gotten that predictable.

Ventus:Says the girl who has a schedule for everything. Seriously though, you okay?

Aqua:Uhh kinda? I don’t know. Having trouble readjusting I suppose. I’ll be fine.

Ventus:Yeah this does feel a little out of place. Stars feel different after you’ve been to them. Still, glad to be back.

Aqua:Same.This is home. It’s me that’s changed. Interesting how that works. I feel…out of sorts.

Ventus:Anything I can help with?

Aqua:Well…nah, it’s silly.

Ventus:Oh c’mon. Since when do I turn down silly? Shoot.

Aqua:…Keep facing away from me.

Ventus:Okay?

She got up from the bench. Ventus could hear the sound of her shoes getting closer until they were directly behind him. Suddenly her arms came from each side of his big, wrapping around him while her head pressed against his back. Ven’s got a little pink from the surprise.

Ventus:Aqua!?

Aqua:Sorry.

Ventus:No need to apologize. This just isn’t typically like you. What’s up?

Aqua:I’m a little on edge. Quiet was almost all of the Realm of Darkness. Not only that, but I didn’t realize until we saved Terra and hugged that it’s been awhile since I felt…someone else. Heh, Lea pat me on the back the other day and it felt alien almost.

Ventus:Why would you feel silly about sharing this?

Aqua:Ya know…*red* because I’m the older one in the relationship. Feels weird being the one leaning instead of leaned on.

Ventus:It’s nice though right?

Aqua:Mmhmm.

Ventus:Well you can revel in it anytime. I’ll never fault you for it. You indulge me all the time. Plus why would I deny comfort?

Aqua was a about to hold tighter when Ventus stood up expectedly. He took her hand and walked back over to the bench where he sat in the cover with the blanket opened, wrapping both of them in it. Aqua became a little flustered resting her head on him and feeling his hand rub her back slowly. Tension left her that she didn’t even know she held.

Ventus:How’s this feel?

Aqua:…*closes eyes* Like down time.

Ventus:*smiles* Then let’s stay like this for awhile.

And so they did, unbothered and at peace. The night went on slowly and before Ven could notice, Aqua was fully asleep on him while he read her books. He took a moment to look at her. Ventus looked around as if anyone might pop up before kissing the top of her head, then continued to read. Unknown to him, Aqua began to blush. She could get used to this.

[skytsunrose-deactivated20250218]

Just made a quick slideshow of the edits I made for Venqua Week prompts this week 🥰

[vengeverse]

★~ VenquaWeek2022 ★ Day 7: Embrace ★ Read on Ao3! ~★

Aqua still wasn’t quite sure what to make of the frail blond boy Master Eraqus had brought to live with her and Terra at the Land of Departure. She knew his name was Ventus; it was the only thing he’d said since arriving weeks ago, and the only reason Aqua hadn’t assumed the boy was completely mute— though he hadn’t spoken a word since.

Ventus kept drifting in and out of comas, occasionally sleeping for days at a time. Even when he was awake his eyes were dull and unfocused, always staring vaguely at the floor as he shuffled along— almost as if he were sleepwalking.

The Master had informed Aqua and Terra that Ventus had been through a terrible accident, one which had left his heart and mind impaired. At hearing this, the two older apprentices took it upon themselves to assist Ventus as best they could, taking turns leading him to and from his bedroom, the kitchen, lessons, and bringing him along to watch their sparring sessions outside in the courtyard. 

When not guided around by her or Terra, Ventus would sit listlessly and stare at nothing. Aqua worried that despite their combined efforts, the boy’s health would never improve. That was why she was so surprised when one day Ventus wandered into the kitchen all by himself.

“Hello, Ventus,” Aqua greeted warmly from where she stood chopping vegetables at the counter, though she knew he wouldn’t answer. “I was just preparing dinner for later.”

Ventus didn’t make a sound or even look at her as he shuffled around the kitchen.

“…Are you hungry?” she asked, tilting her head at his odd behavior. 

Ventus paused, glancing in her general direction. He parted his lips slightly before pressing them back together, then moved his head in what could’ve been interpreted as a minute nod.

Taking that as a yes, Aqua gently smiled at him, moving to the sink to wash off her knife. “Let’s get you something to eat, then.”

She made her way to the cupboard and pulled down a tray of spongecake she’d baked yesterday. Cake seemed to be Ventus’s favorite food— or at least it’d been the first thing she’d convinced him to eat.

Slicing him a generous piece of spongecake, Aqua set it along with a fork on the table. “There you go, just how you like it,” she said encouragingly after sprinkling on a dash of powdered sugar.

Ventus stared at the table for several seconds before shuffling forwards and seating himself, the wooden chair legs squeaking against the floor. He slowly reached for the fork and began taking small bites of cake.

Nodding to herself, Aqua returned to her work.

When Ventus was done eating, he stood up, a little unsteady on his feet.

“You’re finished?” Aqua asked, turning around to pick up his plate.

Suddenly, Ventus moved faster than she’d ever seen him before. He took a lurching step towards her, and for a second Aqua worried he might’ve stumbled over his own feet. Before she could move to catch him however, he was heavily leaning against her front, his arms wrapped tightly around her middle.

“Oh!” Aqua gasped as the breath was knocked out of her. “Ventus…?” she asked uncertainly, peering down at the boy, who was currently burying his face in her blouse. She stayed still for a couple seconds before deducing he wasn’t merely using her to catch his fall.

Hesitantly, Aqua slowly returned Ventus’s warm embrace. This close, she could feel his heartbeat directly next to hers. It was oddly comforting; she ran a hand through his soft hair, which gave off a light scent of cherryberry shampoo.

After a while, Ventus peeked up at her through his bangs. Aqua reached down to brush a stray strand of blond hair from his face; for a brief moment, she thought she saw a tiny spark in those dull blue eyes— and Aqua understood.

“You’re welcome,” she said, beaming down at him. 

She could’ve sworn she saw a faint smile play across his lips as Ventus squeezed her waist a little tighter. Eventually, he pulled away from the hug and wandered back out of the kitchen.

Aqua picked up his empty plate and brought it to the sink, humming to herself. For the first time since he’d arrived, she was sure Ventus would be okay.

★~ The End ~★

Chronological order: Embrace, Sleep, Loss, Flowers, Ocean, Anniversary, and Fairytale.

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[starcharmfunzies]

@venquaweek Day 7: Embrace

[the-messenger-hawk]

Purification

for Venqua week prompt: Embrace

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❤︎ ~ Venqua Week 2022 ~ Day 7 ~ Embrace ~ ❤︎

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Only one more day left!

The prompt for tomorrow, January 15th, is “Embrace”!

As a reminder to anyone that didn’t have time to submit their contribution, you can still do so on January 16th! It’ll be the last day that any more contributions will be accepted!

[razorblade180]

@venquaweek Day6:Fairy Tale

Aqua:*reading*

Terra:*opens door* Hey~ Aqua…

Aqua:Hey Terra. You and Ven are back already?

Terra:Well…I’m back.

Aqua:…*closes book* What?

Terra:So don’t overreact…

Aqua:What did you two do?

Terra:…

Aqua:!?!? What did you do!?

[Enchanted Dominion, early]

Terra:……You think this spindle is still cursed?

Ventus:Do curse items stop?

Terra:I don’t know.

………

Terra:You should prick your finger.

Ventus:Me!?

Terra:I mean if anyone is going to be immune to sleep, and that’s if it works.

Ventus:Well when you put it that way. Like what are the chances the magic works on outsiders anyways?

Terra:Exactly!

xxxx

Aqua gave Terra and the three fairies a cold stare of disappointment in Aurora’s room, her bed occupied by a sleeping Ventus.

Aqua:So did you forget Maleficent’s magic worked on you!?

Terra:In my defense, I wasn’t aware she was the one who enchanted the spindle.

Aqua:That’s not a good defense!

Terra:Yeah? Yeah…my fault.

Aqua:Why isn’t that thing broken!? It’s ancient at this point.

Flora:Hard to break enchanted items such as these. It’s no longer regular wood.

Fauna:We didn’t tell them to snoop around!

Merryweather:Yeah!

Aqua:*squints*

Fairies:We’re terribly sorry!

Aqua:Sigh…guess what’s done is done, even if it could’ve been avoided. Can’t you three break the spell?

Fauna:That’s why you’re here!

Flora:Deary, don’t you remember? A curse like this can only be broken one way. True love’s kiss.

Aqua:*red*……This is why you were okay with him testing it, weren’t you?

Terra:Untrue! I didn’t think anything would happen. I mean why would they it out if it was dangerous?

Fairies:Because no one walks around the castle looking to prick their finger!

Merryweather:The room was even locked!

Terra:Heh “locked”

Aqua:Terra, kiss him.

Terra:What!?

Aqua:You two truly love each other like brothers. Help him out.

Terra:That’s not how this works.

Aqua:Says who? Are you saying you wouldn’t kiss him to save his life? *pulls out Gummi Phone* Try it just once.

Terra:I…but…who knows the concequence of getting it wrong? I could fall asleep.

Flora:That is true. We’ve never known what happens if the wrong person tries, but Terra has informed us of you and Ventus’s connection. I could tell by the way you ran in here that you must be the right person!

Aqua:Have you been telling people!?

Terra:Was it a secret? You two are fools for each other. Anyways, let’s not play around and end up with two sleeping people.

Aqua:Worse case scenario I end up waking you both up.

Terra:Nah, you wouldn’t work.

Aqua:……

Aqua:Do you actually have a person you’re in lo-

Terra:I’ll never tell.

Ventus:Zzzzzz

Aqua looks at Ventus. At this point it shouldn’t be surprised how peaceful he looks sleeping. Honestly, how could he put himself back in this situation!? Aqua stood motionless over him. She turned looked over her shoulder at the captive audience. Her blush grew.

Aqua:Could you please leave the room at least!

Merryweather:Aw but I’m invested!

Fauna:Theses moments are always magical.

Flora:Are you nervous?

Terra:If I know Aqua, she’s excited but having overthinking intrusive thoughts like if it actually won’t wor-

He watches Aqua squint at him. Wisps of darkness faintly rise and her eyes flash yellow. Terra let’s out a nervous laugh before scooping up the fairies in his arms and leaving the room. Teasing time was over.

Aqua calmed down. She wasn’t actually angry, just anxious more than anything.Terra may have been right though. This would suck if it didn’t work. Fortunately she knew her feelings, and Ven was never the kind of person capable of hiding his. Aqua couldn’t help but laugh at herself. She was overthinking. Aqua sat next to Ventus and brushed the hair out of his face. Gently she bent down and pressed her lips against his for a few seconds before pulling away. Ven’s eyes gradually opened as if he was dreaming.

Ventus:Mmmmgh! That was a nap! Hey Aq- oh you are upset.

Aqua:Obviously! Are you trying to sleep forever!? *grabs face*

Ventus:*smile* No, I knew things were safe. This was literally the worst case scenario.

Aqua:And if my kiss didn’t wake you up?

Ventus:It would. You wouldn’t lie about loving me.

Aqua:Still. I figured you’d hate taking the risk.

Ventus:Sleeping isn’t so bad. Both times I’ve woken up to see you waiting for me.

Why!? Why was he like this, so honest and aware of what to say!? Aqua felt his hands on top of hers as she held his face. She wanted to properly give him a lecture yet her blush and a swell of joy was written all over her face. Ventus gave her a cheeky grin and she found herself giving up on trying to be upset, kissing him again. Honestly, what’s up with boys!? Can’t leave well enough alone, this one especially; yet she loved him for it.

Ventus noticed the door and broke the kiss. Both of them looked to see that they have been caught red handed by Terra and the fairies who sneakily cracked the door open.

Aqua:I said privacy!

Terra:See? I knew everything was fine.

Aqua:You are so lucky I wouldn’t actually risk you falling asleep. Tell me who you love!

Terra:I am a man of mystery.

Ventus:It’s Cinderella.

Terra:Traitor!!!

[vengeverse]

★~ VenquaWeek2022 ★ Day 6: Fairytale ★ Read on Ao3! ~★

Dame Aqua gripped Terra’s reins tighter, urging the horse onwards through the gloomy forest as dark creatures stalked through the trees, their red eyes gleaming with hunger. The knight leaned forward on her chestnut steed, his long brown mane brushing her face as they sped along through the sharp brambles, dead leaves crunching under the stallion’s galloping hooves.

Aqua unsheathed her silver sword, the blade shining bright in the darkness as she carved a wide hole in the thicket of thorns, causing the dark creatures to scatter. She and Terra rushed through the gap and cleared the forest, emerging onto a rough, rocky mountain path under a stormy grey sky. Up ahead was a castle, once beautiful with white pillars and gleaming turrets, now dark and ominous.

She rode on, encouraging her horse up the perilous climb. Halting only once they’d arrived at the castle entrance, Aqua quickly dismounted, the weak sunlight glinting off her silver armor as she reached up to pat Terra’s nose. The stallion snorted and shook his mane, pawing at the ground as she told him to stay; it would be too dangerous for him, ahead.

Leaving her faithful steed behind, Aqua pushed open a set of great oak doors and entered the dark, desolate castle. Cautiously moving up a spiral staircase, she found herself in a large, near-empty chamber. Against the far wall was a glass coffin resting upon a stone dais, within which lay Prince Ventus. He was asleep, yet completely still— as if dead.

As Aqua took a step towards her prince, there was a deafening roar which shook the very foundations of the castle and a great, winged dragon descended upon the chamber. Aqua only narrowly escaped as the monster’s black, scaly tail swept over her. The dragon turned and spread his leathery wings, which filled the entire chamber. The beast’s yellow eyes burned with malice, his curved talons scraping the floor as he advanced with dozens of white fangs bared in his blazing maw.

Despite the fearsomeness of the creature before her, Dame Aqua was quick and clever— evading both his swiping claws and fiery breath. She raised her silver sword, the blade shining with a radiance brighter than the sun. The monster howled as the light blinded him, rearing back as Aqua took that opportunity to run circles around the beast, between his legs and under his scaly belly. As she went, silver chains burst forth from the tip of her blade, binding him and dragging him down to the chamber floor with a tumultuous crash. 

The black dragon lay defeated, growling and snarling his displeasure, yet unable to do anything but feebly struggle against his bonds. Aqua sheathed her sword and ran to the dais. She placed a hand on the coffin and murmured a word of magic, the glass melting away into nothingness. Despite the clamor of battle, Prince Ventus had not stirred; he was under a magic spell, to sleep for all eternity until his one true love came to rescue him.

Dame Aqua leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to his lips. The Prince’s eyelids fluttered, and he blinked open his blue eyes. He slowly sat up as he breathed her name, and she knew the spell was broken. Aqua threw her arms around him, tears of joy springing to her eyes as she and Ventus embraced. Together, both knight and prince left the castle and rode off under the clear blue sky.

“…And so they both lived happily ever after; the end,” Aqua said, finishing her story.

“That’s my favorite story, Mommy!” Aerie cried enthusiastically, clapping along with the rest of her family. They were all seated on plush chairs in the small library before the warm fireplace.

“It is?” Aqua asked her daughter, amused. “I thought you didn’t like kissing.”

“I don’t!” Aerie insisted with a serious little pout.

“Even when it’s Mommy and Daddy?” Ventus asked playfully, wrapping an arm around his wife and leaning in close to give her a kiss on the lips.

“Eww!” Aerie cried, covering her eyes with her hands.

Aerie’s uncle Vanitas gave a loud bark of laughter, while the expression on Uncle Terra’s face indicated he shared the girl’s sentiment.

“You know, Aqua…” Ventus began, winking at Aerie who was now peering at her parents through her fingers, “I’d like to be the knight, next time.”

“Yeah, and why did I have to be the horse?” Terra grumbled.

“Dunno; I think I made an awesome dragon,” Vanitas chimed in, his golden eyes glimmering mischievously.

“I wasn’t in it at all,” Chirithy whined from Aerie’s lap, her fluffy tail swishing.

“Don’t worry, Chiri!” she giggled, snuggling the feline Spirit’s warm fur. “Mommy will let you be the horse, next time!”

“Oh, joy…” The cat’s naturally folded ears drooped even more.

“Hmm… Well if my story-telling skills aren’t good enough for most of you, I guess you’ll all have to make the next one up, yourselves,” Aqua sniffed mildly.

“Can we have another story?!” Aerie asked excitedly, turning to her father.

“I think your mother would say it’s a little late for that,” Ven grinned sheepishly with a glance at his wife, who nodded.

“Aww,” Aerie pouted, but she knew it was already past her bedtime.

“Alright, let’s get you to bed,” Aqua spoke gently, scooping up her daughter into her arms.

Uncle Vanitas and Terra wished Aerie a goodnight as Aqua carried her to her bedroom, Ventus and Chirithy padding softly behind. The walls of Aerie’s room were painted with scenes of a pretty seaside castle. Ven flipped off the light switch and the nightlight in the corner automatically clicked on, casting silhouettes of dancing fairies along the pastel walls. Together, he and Aqua tucked Aerie into bed with her stuffed Pegaslick Spirit plushie.

“Goodnight, my princess,” Ven whispered, smoothing her blonde hair.

“Sweet dreams,” Aqua murmured, and kissed her cheek.

As they left, Chirithy lightly leapt onto the bed and curled up against Aerie’s shoulder. Aerie hugged the pegasus plushie and closed her eyes as Chirithy began purring softly, ensuring she’d have good dreams. She couldn’t wait to hear another fairytale, tomorrow night.

★~ The End ~★

Chronological order: Embrace, Sleep, Loss, Flowers, Ocean, Anniversary, and Fairytale.

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❤︎ ~ Venqua Week 2022 ~ Day 6 ~ Fairytale ~ ❤︎

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@venquaweek Day 6: Fairytale

thumbelina has always had a special place in my heart nwn

[skytsunrose-deactivated20250218]

6th Day of Venqua prompt is Fairytales!

Aqua and Ven are kind of like Aurora and Prince Philips, where Ven fell into a deep sleep and Aqua was fighting her way back to help wake him up. ♥️💚🥰

(Simple collage edit today cuz sadly ran out of edit steam 😂)

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(This is my last contribution to the week, happy to see this ship get some love and thanks for everyone who is contributing/has contributed 🥰. Also just thank you overall for having a Venqua week too! Forever an otp! 💙)

[venquaweek]

The week sure is going by quickly huh? There’s only two more days left!

The prompt for tomorrow, January 14th, is “Fairytale”