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===The Seven of Pure Light===
===The Seven of Pure Light===
[[File:Freeing the Heart of Light 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Aurora's heart in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.]]
[[File:Freeing the Heart of Light 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Aurora's heart in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.]]
According to legend, the χ-blade shattered into twenty pieces, seven of which were of light. These seven pieces then became hearts of pure light. The bearers of these hearts are known as "Princesses of Heart," because they are always female, for reasons unknown. Because they are needed to access Kingdom Hearts, the Princesses of Heart were sought by beings of the darkness who wished to rule the Heart of all Worlds, particularly Maleficent and Xehanort's Heartless. Kingdom Hearts could only be accessed by the completion of a Keyhole in Hollow Bastion, which required all seven pure hearts to be joined as one in the [[Keyblade of heart]]. These hearts were released, however, due to Sora keeping Kingdom Hearts out of the villains' reach.
According to legend, the χ-blade shattered into twenty pieces, seven of which were of light. These seven pieces then became hearts of pure light. The bearers of these hearts are known as "Princesses of Heart," because they are always female, for reasons unknown. Because they are needed to access Kingdom Hearts, the Princesses were sought by selfish and villainous beings who wished to rule all the worlds; [[Maleficent]] and [[Master Xehanort]] in particular. Kingdom Hearts could only be accessed by the completion of a Keyhole, which required all seven pure hearts to be joined as one in the [[Keyblade of heart]]. These hearts were released, however, due to Sora keeping Kingdom Hearts out of the villains' reach.
 
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', its revealed that the seven lights are not the hearts of the [[Princesses of Heart]] for their whole lives. Once they have served their purpose of opening the Final Keyhole, they can be released by the princesses' choice to find new hosts; thus confirming that the seven lights reincarnate. The [[Real Organization XIII]] spent some of the game trying to find the six new hosts, as [[Kairi]] did not pass on her power. While not confirmed, they believe [[Rapunzel]], [[Elsa]] and [[Anna]] are six of the "New Seven Hearts".
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A cherished element throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, hearts possess many unique powers and abilities. It is for this reason that antagonists seek them. Hearts are able to produce emotion, something that members of Organization XIII crave. Strong hearts are also able to feel the emotions of those connected with them, demonstrated many times by Sora, who has unconsciously felt the sadness of Roxas, Ventus, and Xion, as well as Vanitas, who was able to feel some of what Ventus felt. As shown with [[Kairi]] and Ventus, if one's body remains intact when the heart is lost, and is not turned into a Nobody, the person will enter a state similar to catatonia until the heart is restored. Ventus, in particular, has been in this state for over a decade, without a change in his health, despite there being no one to look after him. It is unclear if he has aged.
A cherished element throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, hearts possess many unique powers and abilities. It is for this reason that antagonists seek them. Hearts are able to produce emotion, something that members of Organization XIII crave. Strong hearts are also able to feel the emotions of those connected with them, demonstrated many times by Sora, who has unconsciously felt the sadness of Roxas, Ventus, and Xion, as well as Vanitas, who was able to feel some of what Ventus felt. As shown with [[Kairi]] and Ventus, if one's body remains intact when the heart is lost, and is not turned into a Nobody, the person will enter a state similar to catatonia until the heart is restored. Ventus, in particular, has been in this state for over a decade, without a change in his health, despite there being no one to look after him. It is unclear if he has aged.


Hearts are also able to merge with others or be split, as seen when both [[Xehanort]] and [[Eraqus]] join hearts with Terra, and when Ventus's heart merges with Sora's. A much later instance of this would be Kairi's heart merging with Sora's during his first journey. They can be split to produce an embodiment of either the light or the darkness, as seen when Master Xehanort produces Vanitas by unlocking the darkness of Ventus's heart. There are notable differences when hearts merge based on the intentions of said hearts' owner: Ventus and Kairi left their hearts with Sora for safekeeping, unintentionally giving him access to a Keyblade and Kairi's memories, respectively. However, if someone merges their heart with the heart of another against their will, the victim will take on traits from the invading heart's original owner, as shown with [[Terra-Xehanort]]. In a similar scenario, if someone places a fragment of their heart into another, it can gradually turn the victim into a clone of the original person (though, in the case of Master Xehanort, his heart is strong and full of darkness, so it corrupts the host regardless if they are willing or unwilling).
Hearts are also able to merge with others or be split, as seen when both [[Xehanort]] and [[Eraqus]] join hearts with Terra, and when Ventus's heart merges with Sora's. A much later instance of this would be Kairi's heart merging with Sora's during his first journey. They can be split to produce an embodiment of either the light or the darkness, as seen when Master Xehanort produces Vanitas by unlocking the darkness of Ventus's heart. There are notable differences when hearts merge based on the intentions of said hearts' owner: Ventus and Kairi left their hearts with Sora for safekeeping, unintentionally giving him access to a Keyblade and Kairi's memories, respectively. However, if someone merges their heart with the heart of another against their will, the victim will take on traits from the invading heart's original owner, as shown with [[Terra-Xehanort]]. In a similar scenario, if someone places a fragment of their heart into another, it can gradually turn the victim into a clone of the original person (though, in the case of Master Xehanort, his heart is strong and full of darkness, so it corrupts the host regardless if they are willing or unwilling).  
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In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the members of the Organization, minus [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], [[Xemnas]], [[Young Xehanort]], and [[Vanitas]] (who already had hearts filled with darkness) did not turn into clones of Xehanort after receiving pieces of [[Master Xehanort]]'s heart; instead, they only gain his golden eyes and pointed ears. Even after their defeats, remnants of their hearts lingered on as copies of Master Xehanort in a unique new uniform; they later merged with him to create a powerful [[Keyblade Armor]].
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The heart also has a heavy influence on all that lives, having the power to produce Heartless and potentially Nobodies at its loss or corruption by darkness. As the heart grants emotion, negative emotions formed when Vanitas and Ventus were split caused the Unversed to spawn, hence their connection to the heart. Hearts can also be merged to create unique Keyblades, such as the [[χ-blade]] and the Keyblade of heart. These Keyblades ultimately grant access to Kingdom Hearts.  
The heart also has a heavy influence on all that lives, having the power to produce Heartless and potentially Nobodies at its loss or corruption by darkness. As the heart grants emotion, negative emotions formed when Vanitas and Ventus were split caused the Unversed to spawn, hence their connection to the heart. Hearts can also be merged to create unique Keyblades, such as the [[χ-blade]] and the Keyblade of heart. These Keyblades ultimately grant access to Kingdom Hearts.