Fate.......
Such a strong word.....
but, those four letters speak the truth of everything.
Everything that has happened, or that is going to happen.
It's all because of that simple word.
Their world, shaded in the darkness, away from fear
their hearts torn in all directions.
One lost in the vast grayness of the forgotten world....
one simply at home......
and one wandering, in search of himself....
but all are alone.
Or, at least it feels that way.
What is going to happen?
Or the better question,
what has happened.................

Chapter 1- Tearing Away From Bliss

"What? What is this place? Where am I!" Kairi searched the area around her frantically. The dark, heavy clouds around her were beginning to close in, as she took a deep breath of air. The fog was feeling as if it were trying to suffocate her, and suddenly, it disappeared. "Riku? Sora? Anyone... where are you!!" she yelled into the night sky. Stars began to shoot everywhere. "Meteor shower?" she asked herself. Plummeting down from the sky,the twinkling wonders slammed hard against the sand. Kairi fell to her knees, and looked up. "My daughter, how could I have lost you..." Kairi shook her head. "Ansem?" Suddenly, the ground shook, and Kairi's fingers clawed into the ground beneath her. "What's happening?" she asked. The sand beneath her turned concrete, and she felt the rain pouring down on her back like a thousand needles. "Kairi, you can't be here. Not now, go home!" She recognized him. "Please don't make me go. Riku, I'm scared." she quivered. Riku's soft hair brushed lightly across his face as he knelt down. "This isn't our world. You have to run, and don't stop, ever..." he whispered. Kairi looked up. "Why run from someone I love so much." she remarked. Riku shook his head. "Please go, they're coming." he said. Riku swung his keyblade over his shoulder, and walked down the rainy streets. Kairi felt the wet breeze across her face, as her world transformed once more. The ground beneath her was no longer hard, but muddy, and damp. She could hear eerie sounds from all around her. She buckled her knees, and forced herself to stand. A cloaked figure stood in the mist. And in that instant, she knew she'd found him. "Sora..."she said. He turned around to face her. Kairi gasped as she almost fell backwards, but braced herself on a near-by rock. Sora's face was grim, and evil looking. "Kairi, help me... they're taking my heart... I need you." he pleaded. But Kairi shook her head. "I can't, I can't give you my heart." she whispered, backing away. "But, I thought......well, never mind. I guess, you don't love me anymore. You are letting me fade away from you slowly, out of your life, because you have forgotten. You have forgotten everything. But Kairi, I am a star. You may not always see me, but I'm always out there, floating in the darkness." he said solemnly. Kairi felt her heart pound. "Oh Sora... I haven't forgotten." she whispered, a tear rolling down her cheek. "But you have.....you have. And, you're the only one who can save me..." The background faded, and Kairi turned around to face a looming cloaked man before her. "It's too late princess. The worlds have fallen apart. You can't piece them together as you did last time. They are shattered, and among them are the pieces of your beloved's heart. But, it's too late. Sora's heart has fallen into an abyss of darkness and shame. And soon enough, Riku will join him in this realm of terror. Nobody can stop it. Not even the fierce and mighty Riku. And once again, as you were when your world as a child was destroyed, you will be alone. And that, my little princess, is your fate.........

Surprise! It isn't over yet! I have a sequel to "Kingdom Hearts- Two Destinies are One" and it's coming soon! Read what happens one year after the door is sealed!

"Ahh. Isn't this relaxing?" Sora said. Kairi nodded. "Hey, what is that Sora?" she asked, pointing to a piece of paper on the ground. Sora sat up. "Whoa. I don't know, let me see." He said. He went to the paper, and picked it up. "Oh no.." he said. Kairi ran to him. "What? What is it!" she said. Sora looked at her, and slowly turned the piece of paper over. "The King's seal.." she said softly. Sora nodded. He opened the torn envelope, and read-

To whoever gets it first!
We can't stop now! Heartless are invading, and I don't know the cause! My royal knight and court wizard are assisting me in my journey. We must find this problem, or we will be in lots of trouble! I'm counting on you!

-King Mickey

Sora folded the letter. "The Door." He said. Kairi looked at him. "What..about the door?" she asked. "Nobody sealed it from the inside. The heartless, they're coming." he said. Kairi shook her head. "No! No! I won't let them! It's over, everything is over!" she cried. Sora hugged her, and said, "Kairi. We have to go now! We can't delay!" Kairi pulled away. "But..but we are so happy." she said between sobs. Sora looked behind him. "Kairi run! Take the others to the secret place! Hurry!" he shouted. Kairi looked behind Sora, and saw a great monster emerging from the water. Kairi ran, and shouted, "Come back to me! I can't lose you again!" Sora nodded, and was beginning to flee himself. But it was too late. The monster caught him, and tore him down under water. "Sora!" Kairi screamed. She ran to where everyone was playing blitzball and said, "The heartless! The heartless! They took Sora!" she said. Everyone looked at her. Riku ran to her, and comforted her. "What do you mean?" he asked. He wiped a tear from her cheek. "The door wasn't completely sealed! Now, the heartless are coming!" she yelled. Riku looked back. Yuna, Tidus, and Rikku nodded. "We will find him Kairi, don't you worry!" Riku said. Wakka walked up. "We have to leave Destiny, ya?" he said. Riku nodded. "Don't stay away long again! We will be swallowed up if you take forever!" Selphie shouted. All of them ran to the portal in the Secret Place. Riku motioned them in, as the portal was spinning and whirling. Once they were in, there was no turning back. The heartless were coming, and only they could stop them. And if they didn't hurry, who knows if they would ever see their beloved friend Sora again....

"Kingdom Hearts- Return of the Heartless" COMING SOON!!! :P

Chapter 9: The Last Prophecy

Sora, Goofy, and Donald kept walking. "I'm so sick of this." Sora moaned. Goofy stopped and said, "Look." Sora and Donald turned their attention to the glowing sphere. "The door to the light." Sora thought and started running. "Wait!" shouted Donald. Goofy and Donald chased Sora as he jumped into the portal. They looked at each other. They both plunged in after Sora, not sure of what was going to happen.

Tidus walked down the beach. He suddenly thought of something. "I sure hope Kat is safe at the castle. I don't want that sorceress to get her. After all, it has been far past a month already." He thought. He kicked at the sand. "I understand why Yuna had to go back to Spira, but..is she ever coming back? I mean, I thought she came back for me." He said. Wakka ran up to him. "Hey brudda!"  Tidus just kept walking. "Hey. Yuna had some business to do! And, now you both know that you are happy, then everything's okay! She can go home happy." He said. "I wish I knew where my home was." Tidus sighed. Destiny, Spira, Spira, Destiny. Where was he supposed to be? "Is she coming back?" Tidus asked. Wakka looked around. He shook his head. Tidus kicked the sand as hard as he could. "Why! Why choose Spira over love!" he said. Wakka walked over to him. "She cares for the people there. The eternal calm has begun. You don't think she wants to see the people rejoice of her accomplishments?" he asked. "You mean, my accomplishments?" Tidus corrected. Wakka scratched his head. "Oh, right." He said. "But, you know why you can't return to Spira." Wakka said. "Because of the fayth. I was their dream. They don't dream of me anymore, so I don't exist in their world. But, I do exist here." He said. Wakka nodded. He decided to let Tidus have some time to himself.

"But, Yunie went back! Why can't I?!" said Rikku. "I just don't think you are ready." Asher replied. "I am! I am!" she screamed. "I'll make you a deal..when my brother returns to Destiny, you can go there too. But, not to Spira. You were a thief Rikku, and the Al Bhed have turned against you." "Fine. I'll go to Destiny! But, the other Riku won't be saved for a really long time!" she complained. "Then I suggest you don't hold your breath." He said, walking away. Rikku stomped her foot. "Oiu pek sayhea!" she shouted to him. "Excuse your language, but I am not a big meanie. Hey, I'm only four years older than you, so don't treat me like a gramps!" he said. Rikku crossed her arms. "Everyone thinks this 'Riku' is so great. I'll tell him who's great! He'll be sorry that he took my name!"

"Mickey, where are they?" Riku asked impatiently. "They'll be here. But Kairi has to be careful." He replied. Riku turned to face him. "What do you mean." he said. Maleficent is after her. She is in trouble, but as a keyblade mistress, she can make it. I just want to avoid it." Mickey said. "I wish I could protect her." Riku said. "What do you expect to do when you get out?" asked Mickey. "Marry Kairi!... Haha, nah just kidding. I love her, but, deep down I know somehow that Sora and her need to be together. So, for now, I can just love her as much as possible. But, I truly want her with Sora." He said. "Ya know? It takes someone with great dignity to do that Riku." Mickey said. "Thanks. Although, I don't really feel that way right now."

"What is this place?" Kairi asked herself. She walked in the purplish goo that was surrounding her every step. She searched, and saw a small glimmering light. She started towards it. Maleficent appeared in front of her. Kairi jumped back, almost slipping. "Foolish little girl. Playing with swords now are we? Isn't that nice. Hmph. Well, you know that the game is over princess. Your daddy lost it, and so will you. But, you have something different about you. Your father studied the heartless, and let them consume his heart. Therefore, when he was searching for darkness behind the door, he found nothing. So, as well, you will find nothing, because you will not reach the door!" She said. Kairi held her sword in battle position. Maleficent laughed. She whipped out her staff and began to cast spells on Kairi. After a while, Kairi finally got her weakened. But, Kairi was weak too. Maleficent laughed in her face. "You should have known. You can never defeat me."  Kairi lay on the cold ground whispering. "I'm sorry S-S.Sora.. I tried..." She curled up by her keyblade, and wanted to give up.
Something caught her attention. "Giving up already? I could swear you and Sora are related." Kairi looked up. "Riku?" she said. He was standing above her, reaching his hand towards her. "You can do it. Have faith." He said. Kairi reached for his hand, and he pulled her up. He was in an opaque form. Kairi reached to touch his face. Maleficent stared, because she thought Kairi was crazy. But, nobody could see Riku but Kairi. When she touched his face, there was nothing there. The wind carried his body away from her. "Riku!" she shouted. "Riku? You really have lost it." Maleficent said. Kairi pointed her keyblade towards Maleficent. "May you never see the light of day again. Or, the darkness of your heart." The keyblade sent a ray of piercing light straight into Maleficent's chest. She froze, and Kairi watched. Her body started to shake, and suddenly shattered into tons of tiny crystal like shards. Kairi ran to the light, and jumped in. This was it. Riku was going to be free at last.

Sora looked around. "Man, this place is creepy." He said. Donald and Goofy nodded. They followed Sora through tunnels, until finally, Sora saw a light. "Whoa."  He walked slowly towards it, and stepped on a piece of glass. He picked it up. "This is weird." He said. Donald took it from him. "*sigh*......Just a hunk of junk." He said. Sora touched the light gently, and it began to glow. He slowly stuck his head in for a peek. But the light force pulled his whole body in. Donald and Goofy dove in after him.

"My people of Spira. I have come one last time to bid you farewell yet again. I have found my true home, and my only calling. I wish you all the best, and the eternal calm be rewarding." Yuna announced. She walked back behind the curtains. "Yuna, you don't have to leave." Lulu said. "But I must. Tidus is waiting for me." yuna replied. Lulu nodded. "Whatever you wish. But I must stay here. I will take over your duties."  Yuna nodded. "Thank you so much." She said. She hugged Lulu, and took out her magic dust. "I can get there safely."  She threw the dust, and vanished. Lulu knew that once Yuna was gone, there was no way that she could ever come back. "Travel safely.....Lady Summoner." She whispered.
Yuna ended up on the beach. Tidus was resting on a nearby boulder that was overlooking the sea. From what she had told Wakka, Tidus thought she wasn't coming back. She jumped onto the rock silently. She blew a light breeze in his face. He slowly opened his eyes. He yawned. "Yuna, not now. I'm really tired." He moaned. She giggled. Once he realized she was home again, he flipped over so quickly, that he fell off of the rock, and hit the sand. He jumped up, and hugged her as tightly as he could. "But, Wakka said.." Yuna put her hand over his mouth. "Who cares about that. I'm home, am I not?" she smiled. Tidus nodded. "For good?" he asked. "For good." She replied.

Riku banged on the door, as if trying to force it open again. "Just give up Riku. I'm sure they will be here soon." Mickey said. "That's what you always say. But, how soon? I think we are way past soon here Mick." He said. Mickey nodded. "I suppose they are taking longer than expected, but hey! If they come while the heartless rest, then we can get out of here scott-free!" he said. "Hmm." Riku sighed. He sat down. "All I know is, they had better hurry." He told Mickey. "Riku. You know that once all of this is over, the worlds will be sealed. You will go back home. I will go back to the Kingdom. We will never see each other again. Everyone had better get to where they are going, because once the door is re-sealed, the worlds will be forever locked. That is, until there comes a time when darkness rules again. But, we'll be gone by then." Mickey explained. Riku thought about how they would once again be on Destiny. Mickey would be home. Donald and Goofy would be home. Leon, Aerith, Yuffie. Everyone, separated forever. Why was it that way. It just makes things worse. Like, as if, none of this was worth going through. "I just, don't know what to think. Everything the way it was. But, maybe, I can extend our world. Make it, bigger. Stronger. Yeah. That's what I'll do." He said. Mickey patted Riku's back. "That's the spirit."

Kairi stumbled over herself. She stood up. There it was. The Door to the Light. After all this time, it just seemed so unreal. The keyblade glimmered in her hand. She walked across the crystal waters that were glimmering with silver. She looked down. But, instead of seeing her reflection, she saw her, Riku, and Sora, racing on the beach. She smiled as a teardrop hit the water, and rippled. She walked forward. She touched the door. It glowed with a radiant light. She pounded on it. "Riku! Are you there!" she shouted. There was no response. She stepped back, and guided her key to the door. It started to move, but, nothing happened. "Some keyblade mistress." Sora walked up behind her, and put his hand on her shoulder. "So, let's do this. You and me." He said. She smiled. "But, I wonder. How did we both manage to get here? Why both of us?" she asked him. "Kairi, Kairi, Kairi...didn't you read that book I gave you?" he said. Kairi's mind was refreshed. "Oh yeah! Yeah! The paopu! The legend is true after all.." She said. "I was, so worried about you Kairi. I, was hoping you'd be here, and you were. You never have let me down before." He said, grinning. Kairi blushed. "Well Riku, get ready to see us again." She giggled. Sora and Kairi held their keys forward. The ray of light shot straight to the door. From the other side, Riku and Mickey looked at the small light through the crack. "They made it!" Riku shouted. He danced around with joy, and hugged Mickey. "They did it! They did it!" Mickey said. Sora and Kairi were standing there, hoping the keys would work. "It isn't working Sora!" Kairi said. "Don't give up! Keep trying!" Mickey pulled out his keyblade, and guided it to the door. It rumbled. The door slowly opened, light shining in from both sides. Kairi and Sora were standing there. Riku and Mickey stared. Donald and Goofy had finally made their way to Sora, but stopped in their tracks. "Your highness!" they trembled. They ran to him as quickly as possible. Mickey had a look of relief on his face. "It's so good to see you again fellas." He sighed. Riku smiled at Kairi, and held his arms out. She ran to him, and he hugged her so tightly, that nothing could take them apart. He swung her around and around, holding her still. He finally let her feet rest on the ground. "Kairi...it's been too long." he said. "I know." She replied. Sora was standing back there, scratching his head. He felt as if this happy moment wasn't apart of him anymore. Riku walked over to him. "Sora, thanks..... You did a lot. I, just, really don't know how to say thanks." Riku smiled. They held their hands out, and brought themselves together tightly. Then Sora gave him a friendly hug. "It's over. It's really over." he said.

Rikku was dancing in the clouds. She was so excited. "It didn't take that long! I'm surprised!" she said. Asher was watching her smiling. "I wish....I wish I could go home too...." He thought. "Kay! Can I go now, Pleeeeeease!" Rikku begged. " patients . They'll get there eventually."

Kairi, Riku, and Sora were at the  Castle, enjoying the happy reunion. Mickey stepped forward. "Well, I knew we'd have to do this sometime or another. So, let's say our goodbyes." Mickey said. Sora nodded. Everyone said bye, and gave hugs. This wasn't one of the happy parts in the story. Sora, Kairi and Riku walked down the steps towards the gummi ship. "Remember! Get home as soon as you can! The worlds are getting sealed!" shouted Donald. Sora was going to miss them so much. But, he had to go home. Where he belonged. They boarded the ship, and Riku got to drive. Sora taught him. Riku learned quite fast. They finally reached the Destiny Islands. Tidus, Yuna, Wakka, Selphie, and all of the other islanders came running. Sora and Kairi stepped out of the ship. "Still no Riku...." Selphie whined. Sora motioned his arms in a 'Tah-dah!' type way. Riku stepped out. "Hey!" he said. Everyone ran to him. "Hey! Hey! I'm fragile!" Riku joked. Sora laughed. Everyone was so happy again. "Big Party! My house! Tonight!!" Selphie announced. Riku looked over at Sora and Kairi, who were standing far apart. He turned to them. "Well if it isn't the little love birds." He laughed. This time, Sora didn't get mad, because, well, it was true. Riku stood between them, and took both of their hands. He clasped them together. Sora and Kairi both blushed. Riku patted him on the back. "Take care of her...." he whispered in Sora's ear. Sora looked at him. That very moment brought back the day when Riku was sealed behind the door. Riku winked. "Of course, I'll be sticking around to make sure you do." He laughted. Sora smiled. "Yeah. You will." they both laughed. Suddenly, a shooting star plummeted down from the sky, and hit the beach. Riku stared at it. He started to walk to it. "Be careful!" Wakka said. Riku turned back, and nodded. He walked towards it, and when he got there, he was very surprised. "Ouch. Rough landing." Rikku moaned. Riku stuck his hand out, and said, "Where did you come from?" Rikku stood up. "Well, I can tell ya that later. Pleased ta meet ya! I'm Rikku." She said. Riku stood back. "Say that again?" he asked. "Rikku." She repeated. Riku shook her hand. "Hey, my name is Riku. Whadya know." he said, blushing. Rikku giggled. "So you're the little brother that Asher was telling me about." she said. "Asher..you mean...." Rikku nodded. "Long story, how about we talk about it sometime?" asked Rikku. "Sure..I'd love that!" Riku said. They walked towards the others. Rikku walked over to Yuna. "Yunie. I'm sorry for the way I made you feel. I had, mixed emotions." She said. "I forgive you." She said. They hugged each other. Riku walked to Rikku. "Why don't I....uh.... show you around the island some more?" he said. She took his hand. "Let's go!"  They walked down the beach. "Hey! What did I tell ya! It's perfect! Riku meets Rikku!" Tidus laughed. Yuna hugged him. "Leave the match making to them." She said. Meanwhile, Sora and Kairi were catching up on the small island away from shore. "We're home. I thought it could never be possible." He said. Kairi nodded. Well, now that everything is nice again, why not make it nicer." She grinned. "Huh?" Sora said, puzzled. Kairi took her finger, and brought his chin close to hers. Sora then knew what she wanted. He looked deeply into her eyes and kissed her passionately. All this time, waiting, and waiting, and it was finally happening. They pulled away. "That did make things nicer." Sora said. Kairi giggled. "I love you Kairi." He smiled. "I love you too Sora..hey, let's go see Riku and...uh.Rikku!" she laughted. "Alright! I'll...race ya!" he said. "You're on!" she challenged. They raced down the beach together at last. So, I guess maybe there are happy endings sometimes. And this, everyone knew, was one of them....

So, things were back to normal. At the Castle, at the Islands.
Everything was, well. Perfect again. No worries, just, being home again.
Well, another happy ending...for now at least.

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Sorry for taking so long :P here is part 2 of this chapter.....Sorry for it bieng a little...."short" :lol: ahem....anyways:
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"Why can't I be real again!" Yuna protested. "You are real,in spirit..." Asher said. "I want to be able to feel Tidus! To touch his body, for him to touch mine, and make each other feel safe again!"  "There is only one way, and you can't do it."  "What! I can do anything!" she said determint "You must tell him not to love you. And that you don't love him. Selfish love forbids you to return to earth. So, if there is nothing to return to, I can't see why you couldn't go back to earth. But, I will be watching. He must stop loving you completely. And you can not love him. You can't have him try and fool me." Yuna frowned. "Not love each other. But once the spark..and..and..the magic is gone, it will never come back.." she said. Asher nodded. "That is the only way you can go back. You best decide."  Yuna was thinking of countless ways to make it work. She finally decided. She had a perfect plan....
Yuna was atop the clouds again, and she started to search for Asher. "Guardian!" she shouted. He was nowhere to be found. "Guardian! I seek your advice!" she yelled. She walked across the clouds, hoping to see his face again. He finally appeared, leaving Yuna relieved. "Asher, I have a way to go back to the Destiny Islands, if you will hear my plea."  "Hmm. I suppose I could listen to your theory.. Speak."  "Well. What if I send Tidus back to Zanarkand?" she asked. "Go on." Asher noded "Well, if he is in another place, completely different from where I am, we can not be together. So I can still love him, but not see him. It isn't selfish, I think it is wrong of you to ask for me to stop loving a boy who I care about so much. Don't you agree?" she asked, crossing her arms. Asher paced slowly. "So...you have passed my test. I was waiting to see if you would really stop loving Tidus so you could go back home. But, instead, you wanted to go home, and love him. And you found a way to do so. Congratulations Yuna..." He said. Yuna gasped. "You. you mean I can go back home, with Tidus?" she asked. Asher nodded. Yuna started to dance around the clouds, completely eclipsed in her own world. Asher smiled. He cast his hand out to her. "Farewell.." He whispered. Without her noticing, Yuna was beginning to drift towards earth. She was just swirling, and dancing, praising to be released again. Yuna's feet lightly touched the hot sands of the Destiny Islands. She looked around. "I made it. I actually made it!" she said happly. She ran up the beach, where Wakka was kicking a blitzball up against the side of the wall. "Lady Yuna...err..I mean, Yuna! You have came from the dead!" he exclaimed. He went to her, and lightly punched her on the shoulder. "Hey! It really is you!" Yuna nodded, and smiled. "Where is Tidus?" she asked. "I don't know. These past five weeks have been nothing but miserable. All he does is scan the shorelines, and search the jungles. He's searching for something, I know." Wakka said, with a sad look on his face. Yuna started to frown. "I will find him. And we will be happy again."  Wakka continued with his practice, and Yuna headed towards the jungle. She made her way through the trees, and saw a sight so amazing, that she could hardly stand up straight. It was a rushing waterfall, and glittering water. Beautiful green plants surrounded the small base against the mountain wall. She saw Tidus sitting at the edge with his shirt off. Yuna knew he was trying to restore memories, because this place reminded her of their first kiss. And, since it was night on the Destiny Islands, it really brought back the feeling. She smiled as she watched Tidus dive in. When he stood, he was about chest deep. He looked up at the stars as he floated on his back. Yuna smiled, and then whistled as loud as she could. This completely took Tidus by surprise as he quickly looked over. He stood there, staring at Yuna. He rubbed his eyes gently, and she waved. She took of her shawl and over skirt, and she was left in just her baby blue shirt, and jasmine green pants. She rested her staff against a tree, and dove in. She swam underwater towards Tidus, and popped up right in front of him. Tidus had a grin on his face. "How...how did you come back."  "I..had to pull some strings." She replied. He looked away. He started to walk slowly with a sad look on his face. "You look sad Tidus. What's wrong?" she asked. "Nothing. Just, I don't know..thinking about my old man again." He said. Yuna put her hand on his shoulder. "Whether or not you want to believe it, Sir Jecht was a very good man." "Maybe to you..I just, can never bring myself to say the same."  Yuna giggled and said, "Wanna scream?" Tidus smiled. "I don't think that will work. But, I know of something that will help."  "What's that?" she asked. Tidus waded slowly towards her, and grabbed her waist. He pulled her closer to him, and leaned closer to her. "Ring any bells?" he asked. Yuna nodded slowly, and kissed him. It seemed as if time had stopped just for that very moment. Tidus slowly pulled away. "Don't you ever leave me again."  Yuna shook her head. "I won't." They continued to kiss, and Wakka was spying on them. He laughed. "Just when I think I know those two...I couldn't be more wrong." He said to himself...
Wakka walked back to the hut, when he saw something. "Selphie? Nauvo? Somebody?" he asked. He didn't know what it was. He walked around the corner to get a closer look. He jumped back, and landed on his side. "Lulu!" he shouted. She was a crystal-like ghost. "Are..are.are you dead?!" he asked. "Shhhh!" she said. Wakka nodded. "Don't be so loud. Lady Yuna can't know I am here! I'm not a ghost, I just used some magic to get here. Tell Lady Yuna that all of Spira is in need of her. They want to worship their summoner who slayed Sin and brought eternal calm. Just deliver this message. Do not tell anyone about this meeting, just say that I sent moogle to tell you." She explained. "But...you can't leave now! I haven't seen you in a year! Can't you stick around some more?" he asked. Lulu shook her head. "Deliver the message to Yuna." She said. She snapped, and water whirled around herafter that...she disappeared... Wakka was still dizzy from seeing the sight of her again. He always knew she was bossy, and when she told him to do something, he had better do it. He started to walk towards the secret waterfall. "I sure hope Yuna takes this okay..ya." he said to himself.

"The town is celebrating. Sure wish I was in that parade.." Mulan said. Kairi nodded. "Deep down, surely the army knows you were an essential part. Don't worry about it." Mulan sighed. "I guess...I really did make some friends there. Yao, Chein Po, and Ling. We had some good times." Mulan giggled. "Yeah. I miss my friends too...." Kairi frowned "Alright, alright. Enough with the mushy stuff. Let's just go see the big party, and get home. I just want to get my punishment over with so I can rest again!" Mushu said. "Soon Mushu..soon." Mulan and patted him on the head, and made her way through the crowd. Shang was walking up the steps, about to receive his award. Mulan stared up at him, and waved faintly. He glared, and bent down before the emperor. "Hello all of my citizens of China. Today, we celebrate the victory of our Army in defeating the Huns!" he announced. Mulan wished so badly to be rewarded. All of that work, just for nothing? Suddenly, Mulan spotted the leader of the Huns army. He and his soldiers jumped down, and grabbed the emperor. The crowd gasped in amazement. Mulan grabbed her razor-sharp sword from her case. She raced up the steps, as if trying to fight them off herself. Shang held her back. "What do you think you are doing?" he asked with an evil look on his face. Mulan released her arm from his grasp. "Woman or not, our emperor is in grave danger. I will do whatever it takes to save him!" she protested. Shang's mean look began to turn into a slight smile. "No. I won't let you." He said. Mulan tried to run past him, but failed. "You won't do it without me." He said. Mulan smiled, and they ran up to the palace doors. "They won't budge. We'll have to take a different way in." she said. Shang nodded and followed Mulan down to the crowd, and they found Chein Po, Yao, and Ling. "Okay, here is what we will do..." Mulan whispered the plan to them, and they all said "Right!" Mulan ran up the stairs, and Yao and Ling went straight to the to the maidens' shop. They came out, and ran to the palace doors. Yao tossed Shang a red sash, and he and Ling had make-up on. They quickly put some on Chein Po, and dressed him in a long gown. "What is this mayhem for?" Chein Po asked. "We must disguise to distract the guards inside." Yao explained. All of them looked at each other, and Mulan nodded. They twirled the sashes around the grand base cylinders, and started to climb, using the sashes as support. Once inside, Shang and Mulan headed for the emperor's royal bedroom. Yao, Ling, and Chein Po went straight to find the guards. A guard said, "You have no business here." And withdrawed his sword. Ling took out his Chinese art fan, and started to fan it around his face, giggling. The other three guards gathered around. "You others..go! She, may stay if she wishes." The guard said. Ling giggled, and said, "But they are my brothers..." Yao nudged him. "Uhm..err.. I mean sisters." He giggled. One of the guards whispered to the other, "I see no family resemblance... " Chein Po stepped forward. "That is not very nice, not at all. Do not judge based on appearance. It's the heart that matters." He said. The guards had an awkward look on their faces. Yao held out an apple. "Let us go to the restroom, and we will offer you this apple." He said sweetly. "Fine, go." He said. The guard stood, and the other three escorted them to the restrooms. They followed them in. "Ahem. Can't a lady get her privacy?" Ling asked. The guards nodded, and stood about face. Yao grabbed his sash, and choked the guard. The guard fainted, and Ling and Chein Po took on the other two. Once that was done, they all headed back for the first guard. Meanwhile, Mulan and Shang were rescuing the emperor. They headed for the outside. The leader of the Huns was still sitting atop the roof, waiting. Mulan ran up to the north tower where Mushu and cricket were sitting with fireworks. They shot of the smallest ones, and took the remaining guards out. Mulan turned around, and the leader was there. Mulan stepped out, careful not to lose her balance on the small beams. Mulan fought him off. Once she had him almost finished, Mushu tied the biggest firework to the leader's back. "So long! Nice ta see ya! Wouldn't wanna be ya!" he laughed. The rocket took off, and took the leader with it. Mulan went to the palace doors, and walked down the steps with Shang. Shang's assistant, Chi Fu came out and said "What a mess! How can this happen! I have had it!" Shang, Yao, Chein Po, and Ling protected her. "Do not protect that worthless thing!" Chi Fu said. "She's a hero!" Shang protested. "She's a woman!" Chi Fu replied. "You listen here you pompous..." The emperor walked down the steps. Chi Fu stands with a sinister look, getting ready to write down the emperor's words on his notepad. Mulan bows. "I've heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father's armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese army, destroyed my palace, AND...you have saved us all." The emperor said. He bowed. Chi Fu had a profound look on his face. To her surprise, Mulan turned to face the crowd. They were all bowing in unison with the emperor. "My little baby's all grown up, and savin' China! You got a tissue cri-kee." Mushu said. "Chi Fu." the emperor said. "Yes your Excellency?" he said. "See to it that this woman is put on my council." He said. "B.b-bu-b.but sir! There are no open positions on the council!" he said. The emperor turned to Mulan. "You can have his job." He said, pointing at Chi Fu. Chi Fu was wobbling, almost falling to the ground. "What.my.." he said, as he fainted. Mulan turned and bowed to the emperor. "With all due respect your Excellency, I have been away from home long enough." She said. The emperor nodded, and took off his pendant. "Then take this, so your family will know what you have done for me." He said. Mulan bowed, and let him slip it over her neck. "And this so the world will know what you have done for China." He said. Mulan wrapped her arms around him and gave him a big hug. "Is she allowed to do that?" Yao asked. Shang, Chein Po, and Ling shrugged. Mulan walks over to her friends, and Yao and Ling hug her. Chein Po wrapped his arms around all of them, and lifts them off the ground for a big bear hug. Once Mulan was released, she walked to Shang, and stopped. "Mulan." he said. Mulan said, "Yes?" While anticipating something good. "Um.you...you fight good." He said. "Oh. Thank you." She said, her anticipation turning to disappointment. Mulan runs down the steps where Kairi and Mushu are mounted on Khan, Mulan's horse. "Let's go home." She said. Mulan hops on, and they ride off to her house. Once there, Mushu goes straight to the Gods to prove what he has done. Mulan and Kairi sat in the garden, talking. "Well Kairi, thank you so much for all of your help." Mulan said. "Oh, it was nothing." She giggled. "Here, I want you to have this." Mulan said. She reached around her neck and unclasped a necklace. "It was mine to have until I found a way to honor my family. I have no use. So maybe, it will bring you luck on your journey." She said. Kairi hugged Mulan, and said, "Well, I better get going. Don't want to stray too far from my mission." She said. Mulan nodded. "I hope you find your friends. Just remember, be strong, Never give up and Have strength." She said. "I'll remember that." Kairi said. She was walking out of the garden, and heard Mushu said, "Hope ya find what you're lookin for! Don't forget us all!" Mushu shouted. Kairi waved, and turned back to see that Shang had came to see Mulan. Kairi smiled, and kept walking. "Mulan. Uh..you, you forgot your helmet. Or your father's.uh.." he said. Mulan stood up. Her grandma was telling her mother, "Sign me up for the next war!" Mulan smiled. "Would you like to stay for dinner?" she asked. Her grandmother said, "Would you like to stay forever!" Shang smiled. Mulan shook her head. "Dinner would be great" he said. Kairi was once again walking down the path very lonely. What a fun time she had. I guess Sora felt the same way when he helped others. Kairi stopped in her tracks. She saw a shadow. She walked quickly towards it, and stopped just in time. The ground plunged into a deep darkness. There was magical purple dust floating around. "Could it be....." Kairi thought. She looked around and jumped into the hole....She knew it...Riku was near...

after voting it looks like the cliffhanger won :P here is the first part......come to think of it,this is the shortest part I ever wrote :lol:

Chapter 8: A Restless Journey

Yuna walked across the clouds. She was searching for Rikku. She knew that Rikku would be here. Asher walked to her. "Ah, lady Yuna...I was expecting you would arrive soon."  "Who are you?" she asked. "A guardian. A protector of some sort. I am Riku's older brother." he explained. "Rikku had an older brother?" she asked, shocked. "No,not the blonde haired little girl you know. I am quite sure Tidus has told you of Riku and Sora...Best friends, Has he not ?"Asher said. "Oh, Riku...The one behind the door." she said, remembering the conversation. Asher nodded. "Well, I just sent Riku back, because it wasn't his time to go. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for you. This is your time, and you can never go back to earth."  "But, that means......I will never see him again..."  Asher once again nodded. "Tidus will always be with you. In fact, I have a report from the pit of sins. They say you have commited a crime." he told her. "What? I assure you. I have not commited a crime." Yuna assured him. "Ah. But you did...You have stolen Tidus's heart, and he can not live without it. I must extract it from yours."  Yuna clasped her hands over her chest. "But, if I give him his heart, he won't be with me anymore..."  Asher walked over to her, and held up his staff. "Don't worry. It will always be inside if you look for it." He struck her chest with a warm ray, and Yuna didn't see it, but Tidus's heart was being returned to him. Yuna fell to her knees. "I....I can't go on without Tidus. There is no way for me to return to him?" she asked. "Not physically. You can be his protector, and watch over him. You can speak to him through his dreams, and protect him from danger." Asher said. "I will do it! I must speak to him somehow..." she said. "Very well. I must clear this from the other guardians as well. I will tell you the answer when I return." he said. Yuna stood, and nodded. "Yunie!" Rikku ran up behind Yuna, and hugged her tightly. "Oh Yunie! I thought it was the end. But you came up here, just for me! All because you finally realized that you loved me and not Tidus!" she exclaimed. Yuna escaped from her grasp. "Love you? No....I do not. Only as my friend. I still love Tidus very much, and I still won't let him go. I came here because I was Sin, and I was destroyed." Yuna explained. "Oh....I thought that you came here for me. That you loved me with a passion the way I loved you." Rikku said. "You disgust me... You were a faithful guardian, and we were best friends. You know I love Tidus, how could you ever think these things about me?" she exclaimed. Rikku frowned, and walked away. Yuna felt awful for being mean to her, but she had to understand what she meant. Yuna laid down on the endless clouds.....and felt like she was drifting. She missed her little star blitzball player....

After Tidus had finally brought himself to go home, he thought of all the people he had lost. "I've lost Sora, Riku, Kat, another Rikku, and now Yuna. Why is it always me...." he sighed. He marched straight up to his room, and plopped down on his bed. He began to feel a bit drowsy, and didn't want to fall asleep. But, he couldn't help himself. His eyes clamped shut, and his blanket was quickly wrapped around him, as he felt the chilly air breeze past him. In the heavens, Yuna looked down on Tidus, and was ready to go into his dreams. Asher finally came to Yuna, and gave her the go-ahead. She dove out of the clouds in her angelic form, and wisped across the ocean. She flew through Tidus's window, and saw him sleeping. She felt like crying right then, but knew she had to be strong. She put her hand to his forehead, to see if he was dreaming. She felt instantly that he was. She made herself into a single swirly wind, and went into his mind. She stood in an open field. "Tidus!" she yelled. He was nowhere. She ran across the fields, until suddenly, the scene changed. She felt as if she was falling through an endless dark vortex until she landed on the beach. All of the islander's homes were warped, and damaged. She spotted Tidus fighting off something strange. "Yuna! You can defeat yourself without leaving! Just try harder!" he yelled. Yuna's mind was struck when she saw herself inside Sin. She had never once thought of the consequences of seeing herself in Tidus's dream. Once again, the scene changed. They were at moonflow. The waterfalls rushed down off of the cliffs, and stars gleamed high above her. At the water's edge, she saw Tidus sitting down, skipping small stones across the glimmering water. She knew at that moment, he was thinking of her. He had a horribly sad look on his face, just as he had when he was wisped away from her on the airship. Yuna focused on her voice, and sang "If you dream....of lovely vast oceans.....and great jeweled cities.....with vast horizons....dream of me." Tidus looked around. He had a pleasant and comforted look on his face as her voice carried to him. "If only you could be here with me Yuna.... I can even hear your voice." he chuckled. He shook his head, and once again sagged down. Yuna skipped across the water, and sat next to him. "Yuna!" he shouted. He hugged her....but she felt no sensation.
She realized once again.....this was only a dream. "Yuna.....how did you......" Yuna pressed her slim finger against his lips. "Shhhhh." she whispered. Tidus couldn't help but smile. "Now Tidus. I have alot to tell you, so just be quiet. I am still in the heavens, and I can not come back to earth. But, I can be in your dreams, and that's the best I can do. I will be with you, no matter what it takes. I will remain by your side always. Don't forget what I have told you. For when you wake, this will all seem unreal. But please listen to me. This is beyond real. And, I love you very much, and I want you to always know that." she explained. "But Yuna, this is a dream. How do I know for sure that you really have the abilities to do these things?" he asked. "I don't know. I can't explain. Riku.....his brother is in the heavens, coaching me on how to be a guardian. So this time....I protect you."  Tidus shook his head. "But, why can't I see you while I am awake?" he asked. "I don't know. But, I will try and find out. Just stick with me until then." Tidus had a solemn look on his face. "I'm not ever going to see you again....." he said, in a low voice. Yuna shook her head slowly. Tidus put his hand on hers, and she felt nothing from it. The love and feeling, was no longer there. The ground where Tidus was sitting began to crumble. He fell into the darkness. "Tidus!" Yuna yelled. He kept falling, just like a puppet falling from a counter top. Yuna dove after him. When she grasped him, he vanished. Yuna started twisting and spinning, until finally she ended up in Tidus's room again. She looked at him. He was sitting up in bed, wide-eyed. "Maybe.....if Yuna really is doing this........nah. It's just a dream. But, I wish it wasn't." he said to himself. Yuna felt a tear roll down her ghostly cheek. It hit Tidus's floor. Tidus glanced. Yuna kept crying. She had no clue that Tidus had noticed her tears. "What are you!" he asked. Yuna looked. Can you...see me?" she asked between sobs. "Yuna?" Tidus asked. "Oh! You can hear me!" she said, suddenly feeling happy. "Why are you crying? I can't see you, I only see your tears. But, what's wrong?" he asked. "You didn't believe me in your dream." she cried. Tidus had a shocked look on his face. "So...it was real...." he said. "I want to see you. Why can you not show me?" he asked. "I'm a ghost Tidus. I'm dead. I can't do that anymore, remember?" she said. Tidus frowned. "For a second there, I almost forgot you were really gone...." he said. "Oh Tidus....I'm so sorry."  She floated to his side, and tried to wrap her arms around him. They went right through his solid body. She started crying more, this time her tears dropping on Tidus. "Yuna. Don't cry. I know what you just did. Even though I didn't see it, or didn't know where you were at, I felt you pass through my body. I just, know it was there, and it was you."  Yuna wanted to hug him and squeeze him so badly, that she couldn't stand herself. "Tidus. That doesn't help. I can see myself trying to hug you, but I feel nothing." she sobbed. Tidus reached out for her, but nothing was there. "Why did Sin pick you......" he asked. "I have to leave Tidus, I can't bear not to touch you anymore." she said. Tidus shook his head. "But, don't leave. I want you here, with me. Body or no body. As long as I know you are safe, and back with me again." he said. Yuna smiled. "Okay. But, just this once...." she said. She tried to lay beside him, but kept seeping through the bed and wall. Tidus moved his hand, and put it by hers. "I can feel you. I know you are there, and that's what counts..." he said. Yuna wanted to cry again. She couldn't feel him. He was just another thing to pass through. She tried her best to comfort him, though she felt her effort was meaningless....

In the main time....

Mulan and Kairi sat in their tent on the snowy mountain tops. The training was finally done, and Mulan had been wounded. "They can't find out about this." Kairi said. Shang's assistant came into the tent, and caught Mulan. "A woman!" he exclaimed. He grabbed Mulan's arm, and swung her out of the tent. "How do you explain this captain!" he said. Shang looked at her. One of the men handed him his sword. "You have broken every rule against this team. A woman....what a disgrace. You know the consequence." he said. Mulan nodded. She knew she would be killed for her wrong doing. She shivered on the cold snow, hoping this would be over soon. Shang dropped the sword in front of her. "You saved my life. So I will spare yours......" he said. He walked away. "Pack camp men! We have to keep moving!" Mulan ran inside her tent. "We have to go home now....." she said. Kairi sighed. "Well, I guess we can go back to the village now. The huns are dead, supposedly." she said. Once they were packed, they headed pack towards the village. "It's gonna be a long journey. I think I'll need a few pit stops...." Mushu grinned.

If anyone was reading my previouse blogs you might know that I was writing some kind of fanfic of kingdom hearts,well about that.....I`ll be busy with some exams that I have to take (the ones I missed while I was in the hospital :? )and well....I actually wrote a part of the next chapter a long time ago so I was thinking.....should I post the first part now and leave you guys on a cliff hanger untill I get back? :P or should I just wait untill I`m finshed with the exams and write both parts at the sametime?

Oh,and did anyone see the new spider man movie? lol,spider man gone emo :lol: good one rocy :P

I wasn`t online for a reason....I was in the hospital...I was uncontence in the hospital for almost three days and I can`t use my left hand for a while (atleast thats what the doctor said anyways....)...why? what happened? I can`t answer those things here cus its a VERY long (and personal) story that will take forever to write here in this blog.....some close friends thought I was dead,and I don`t blame then at all....even I thought I was dead...I still can`t believe I`m still alive.....I sent an e mail to everyone of them explaining what exactly happened...I just hope that they weren`t mad enought to NOT read it.

and what made things worse was that my comp is set to remember passwords (since I`m the only one who use it after all) so I found out that my sister was"missed around" with my accounts in sevral other sites while I was gone....I just hope she didn`t do anything here on GS....
for those who I didn`t replie my PMs too.......I`m sorry...and for my best friends stuart (Uwthree) and Will (misfit) I`m so sorry for worrying you....I`ll try to post in as many blogs today...its the least I could do......oh and one more thing.....sturt didn`t know that I was still alive so don`t blame him for what he did.....if anyone is to blame its me for not coming online as soon as I could

I know it whouldn`t cut it but.....sorry and thanks......

sorry for making you worry about me...and thanks for being the brother I never had....

well,heres part 2......read the first part ofcourse :P  enjoy :wink:
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Kairi stared at the globe in her hands. Riku had carved and painted a scene of him and Sora, racing across the beach, and she was goal, as always. It wasn't really a snowglobe...more of a sand globe...when you shook it, bits of silvery-white sand covered the scene. When you twisted the knob on the bottom, it played a small song. Kairi hummed along. It sounded like something Tidus had played for her once. (Hint: For my fellow readers........she means it's the prelude for Final Fantasy X...just wanted to make sure you knew!) Kairi set it aside, and waited for Mulan to come out of the tent. Mulan dashed through it. "Mushu, how many times do I have to tell you! You aren't coming! She is...." she smiled. She tossed Kairi a small suit of armor. Mulan took a comb, and pulled Kairi's hair back into a tight bun. She ran into the tent, and came out with a bottle of ink from Nepal, and splashed it on Kairi's hair. "That better wash out!" Kairi threatened. Kairi went into the tent, and changed into the suit. When she came out, Mushu laughed. "You look like a mini-soldier. There gonna be thinking your their play toy!" he chuckled. Kairi shook her head. They headed towards camp. Three men walked up to her. "Look at this chump....he doesn't even look like a real man." one said. Mulan glared. The tall, lanky man said, "Ha ha! And look! Junior chump!" he laughed. Kairi walked over to him, and deepened her voice. "Is that an insult!" she asked, sturdily. "Ha! You think you are a challenge for me?!" he said. She kicked him in the shin. He pulled up his leg, and hopped around like a chicken. "Ou, ooh , aww!" he shouted. Everyone looked at him as he hopped through camp. "Speak up!What are your names?" the short, stout one asked. "Uh..." Mulan said. She cleared her throat, and deepened her voice. "Uh....uh...Ping." she said. "And you?" he asked, looking at Kairi. "Uhm....uh...Sor....Sora!" she said. "Sora....Hmph, some name." he smirked. "Well, you two best get to the meeting, we are meeting our new chief!" he said. Mulan budged Kairi, and they both followed the man.

"I think I have decided." Riku said. "Well. We must follow through with whatever you may decide. This will be your final decision. So please choose wisely......." Asher reminded him. "Okay. I have made my decision. It has taken very much thought and concern. I wanted to stay here, with you, and live a perfect happy life. But, I died without saying goodbye to all of my friends. I was so selfish. I couldn't stand being behind that door......." he said. "Ah, I understand. But now, you may choose where you want to go. So, if you do choose to leave the heavens, then tell me where you want to be." Asher said. "I want to be behind the door to the light." Riku answered. "You can be anywhere in the world little brother. With Kairi, Sora, Leon, or, anywhere, even the Destiny Islands. Are you sure this is where you want to be?" Asher asked. "Yes. I'm sure. My friends will save me. That's what they want to do, and I can't let them down. Besides, who will keep Mickey on his feet?" Riku replied. "Very well then. This is your choice, and so it must be fufilled." Asher raised his staff. A bright bluish light beamed from the clouds, and covered Riku's body. "Oh yes.......tell mom and dad I miss them terribly......." Riku nodded. His body disappeared into the light, as he vanished.
Mickey was pacing back and forth. He didn't know what was to become of him. What if Riku was right? What if nobody can open the door again. He shook his head and sat down. "Aw shucks. Why does the world have to be this way." He kicked at the dust. Riku moved his hand slightly. Mickey glanced. Riku began to wiggle his fingers. "Riku! Am I just dreamin! Or did the Gods send ya back to help me!" he exclaimed. Riku sat up and rubbed his head. "It was....ah...I just, don't know how I can explain it. Right now, I just need some rest...." he mumbled. Mickey nodded. "We have all the time in the world." he giggled

"Walk, walk, walk! Where is the action!? The fighting??!" Sora exclaimed. "Calm yourself. You know there are no heartless left because of the door... Actually, I'm relieved." Donald said. Sora pouted his lips. "Well......I wanna fight! I want to feel like I'm getting something accomplished!" he whined, slashing his arm through the air. "Only smiles Sora. You know that you are getting your friend rescued, and your other friend is helping you. You have to work with what you got!" Goofy said. Sora scratched his head. "I got nothin." "You have friends that care, and a strong heart, what more can you possibly ask for!" said Goofy. "To go home, and be happy, and forget all this ever happened. Ever since I have had the keyblade, I've thought to myself...........Why me? I mean, why not someone else. I was just a normal boy, on a normal island, seeking to know the unknown. But, I guess my dream world just collapsed around me....."  "Well, not really. You do know the unknown. You have traveled farther than anyone could ever imagine. As long as you have your friends at heart, you are always home." Donald said. "I know, I know. But, it just doesn't seem real." Sora said. They just walked and walked down the endless path, trying to make sense of everything.

Tidus and Yuna sat atop the waterfall, gazing out at the island. "It's weird. How you can only get up here from the other side of the island. But, it's beautiful." Tidus said as he looked at her. "You miss her still. We all do, but, she can finally be happy now." Tidus said. Yuna had a tear running down her cheek. "Tidus, forgive me. I can't do this anymore." she said. "Wha....what do you mean?" he asked. She sloughed his hand off of her shoulder. "Sin is lurking somewhere on this island. And this time, you can't stop it. Only I can. I came here to do my work, and I was not supposed to let anyone get in my way." she admitted. "But Sin.....it's gone. It, it's never coming back! Jecht, he is dead!" Tidus said. "I know. But, the form of Sin. It's inner soul, cannot be released by just anyone. It must be a summoner, no matter what." Yuna said. Tidus shook his head. "No. No Yuna. I have you back again! We are so happy! Why were you hiding it again! Why didn't I know?!" he asked. Yuna stood. "Because this is how you would react. I must save the people. But, this time, it's not for Spira. It is for the world Tidus! If I don't do my job, the Sin will devour every soul, and nobody will ever reach the door to the light!" she said. "Well then. Who might be Sin this time!" he asked. She turned. She started to walk down the cliff, but Tidus stopped her. "Tell me.......who is Sin?!?" he asked for the final time. She showed her tear flushed face. "Me..." she whispered. Tidus's jaw dropped in amazement. "No Yuna.....no. It can't be!" he said. Yuna slowly nodded. "This time......you can't save me Tidus. I have the final aeon, and it is now my time to go." she said. "But, no. Yuna, please. I beg you." Tidus pleaded. "Tidus, do not beg! This is already hard enough!"  "But. How can you contain yourself? I thought once you are Sin, you forget who you are, and forget who the people you loved were." he said, falling to his knees. "Only...if you wish to forget. But, I had to say goodbye, and know that we will always be together." she quivered. "Yuna..." Tidus whispered, his voice shaking. She held the final aeon above her head, and let the darkness completely eclipse her body. Tidus watched, trying to crawl to her, but he was weak, and he couldn't save her this time. As Yuna's body rose into the sky, she looked upon Tidus's face. "My heart resides with yours.....I love you."  Tidus heard her voice being carried away in the wind. He brought himself to stand. "I love you too Yuna!" he tried to shout. But she was gone, never to see another world again. Tidus fell. He never did get up. He just laid there, almost lifeless. Almost, as if Yuna had taken his heart with her......

Kairi collapsed beside Mulan on the soft pillows. "Man that leader is tough!" Kairi said. "Well.....since you are supposedly my little sister, he made you see the hard work of a man. Little does he know..." Mulan chuckled. "Okay. Tomorrow I help you Mulan. You must have action! Spunk! Everything! Your the man! Well......sorta..." Mushu said. Kairi just laid her head back, and tried to close her eyes. Suddenly, a man tore through the tent. "Training is not over sir Ping." He stepped into the tent. Mulan stood straight up, and saluted. "Yes sir Li Shang." she said, in a deep voice. "That's captain Li Shang."he said. He stomped out of the tent. "Yeesh. Talk about a rough buggy." Mushu said. Mulan slipped her armor on, and went down to camp. Kairi and Mushu followed right behind. "Gentlemen! Behold the medallions!" Li Shang announced. He pointed to a tall pole behind him. "You must climb the post." he yelled. He took his bow out, and shot an arrow to the top. "Retrieve the arrow. Who will be the first to try?" he demanded. The short stocky man stepped forward. "I will try captain."  "Ah, sir Yao. So very brave." he smiled. Yao began to climb the tall post. "Yao, aren't you forgetting something?" Li Shang asked. Yao hopped down. Shang held out a medallion. "This represents discipline." he said. He gave it to Yao, and the medallion fell to the ground, and Yao's arm went with it. "And this...represents strength." Shang said, handing it to Yao. Yao struggled to lift them both, and tried to climb the post. His body was sliding down. He crunched his teeth into the pole, as if trying to stop himself. Shang shook his head. Ling, the tall lanky one, was next. He took the medallions, and climbed a few inches up the post, then fell. Chein Po, the large, round man, took the medallions with ease, and tried to climb the post. When he fell, it was almost as if the post itself had come out of the ground. Chein Po laughed. Mulan was up. "Sir Ping, prove to me you are worthy." Shang said. Mulan lifted the medallions, and climbed the post. About half-way up, she was weak, and couldn't carry on. She slid down the post, and hit the ground where Shang was staring down at her. When Mulan, Kairi, and Mushu arrived back at the tent, Mulan was exhausted. "Tomorrow I prove my strength." she said. Kairi covered her up. "Tonight you sleep." Mushu said. Kairi laid down and fell asleep.

Rinoa sat up, and looked around. "S...Squall?....is that you?" she said in a weak voice. Leon walked around the corner. He ran to her embrace. "Rinoa. I was so scared I would never speak to you again." he said. " But you are. And always will. I was wondering what was to become of me."  Leon stared at the black haired girl. "I saw a girl. At the Destiny Islands. She looked so much like you. And then, I knew, that I had to let you rest, so I could once again hear your voice." he said. "Oh Squall...." she whispered  and sat up, than stroked his thin, brown hair. "Your hair has grown. I like it this way." she said sweetly. He laughted. "Just, don't want to worry about that pretty-boy stuff anymore. I stopped dressing in those weird clothes, and went to this stuff. Makes me look more....I don't know, intimidating."  "As long as you are still you, I will still be in love with you" she smiled .He hugged her tightly. "Just call me Leon. That's what everything has led up to..." he said. She nodded. She rested her head on his shoulder, and quickly fell asleep....

I just want to say I`m sorry....sorry for taking so long to post this chapter,a lot of thing happned recently so I never got the time to even go online to post it.......oh well,heres the mostly waited chapter 7.....than again I have to make it into 2 part again. :roll:

Chapter 7: A Step Forward

"So, where do we start? Maybe the door is closer than we think..." Sora suggested. "Well, we know one thing. Kairi is all by herself with a keyblade. She hasn't a clue to what power it holds!" Donald said. They kept walking down the dusty path.....trying to think of simpler ways to get to the door. "Maybe Riku and Mickey will find a way out themselves." Sora said. "Impossible. For the door to be opened, there must be two keyblades!" said Donald. "Scuse me fellas....uhm......don't I have a say in this?" Goofy said. "Oh yeah? What's that ." Donald smirked. "Let's trust the King, and just walk. Walk until we find the door. That's the only thing to do." said sora as he looked at Donald. "He's right you know." Goofy said. "I know....but I don't have to admit it...." Donald said. So they kept walking...not sure of what was in store for them.

Leon and Yuffie got into his space-craft. "We may never come back...and we may never see our friends again. But, I'm willing to risk it." Leon said. Yuffie nodded. "I'm with ya all the way Squall!" she said. They blasted off into the sky. Leon searched around for the planet of heartless. Yuffie spotted a sphere of dark purple smoke, and pointed it out to Leon. They headed towards the planet. When they entered the o-zone, the ship started to creek, and rumble. Yuffie and Leon held on tightly to the ship. It crashed down hard on the planet's surface. Yuffie had a bloody gash on her forehead. "Ouch." she moaned. Leon lifted her up. "You okay?" he asked. "Never better." she smiled. Yuffie stood up. "Whoa....what is this place?" she said. "I think this is where the heartless are...and Rinoa." he said. They walked down a path of muddy-purplish goo, and finally saw a large castle. "It looks like magic is holding it together....what a mess!" Yuffie said. There were pieces of black glass in the air, which formed steps leading to the castle. Leon and Yuffie walked up them slowly, being very cautious. They reached the castle doors. Leon pushed on them, but they wouldn't budge. They slowly opened, but not because he was pushing. It was because someone opened it. Before them stood a tall, dark, cloaked figure. "What business do you have at the Kingdom of Darkness?" it sneered. "I'm here for Rinoa!" Leon said. "Ah ha........you fool. Rinoa has been gone for quite sometime.....the chamber in which she was, is now vacant. Her soul is being cleansed right now. We have had her under siege....she now believes that darkness is life's true essence.....you can't free her where she is now. Try as you might, but you will fail. If you must test yourself, go to the ritual ceremony...". Leon looked puzzled. "The corridor leads you there." Leon and Yuffie slowly walked past the figure. Once inside, the only light there was candles on the wall, lit by a purple flame. A ghostly figure went to Leon. "What room shall I escort you to?" it asked. "The ritual." Leon stared at it. "You look so...so familiar."  "Ah, but...you barely know me... Through Yuna." it said. Leon looked closer. "No...it can't be.." he hesitated. "Rikku???" he was shocked. The figure giggled. "Why yes. It is me. Have you come to serve darkness too?" she asked. "Rikku....you're....you're a ghost! But..how?"  "The tribe members of the Al Bhed turned against me for leading the Heartless to Spira. So naturally, I took control of the heartless, and used them against my kind. The darkness swallowed me.....and I never have found the light...."  "Oh Rikku...." Yuffie said sadly "I dream of the day light will conquer, and take me out of this spell. I can not escape until that day. Once light takes my heart...I will finally be released to the farplane." she said as she pulled back her hood. She was a pale green.......you could see through her completely. She had her ghostly hair pinned up just like she always did. She looked like she normally would......but this time...she was a ghost. "The ritual. Let me lead you there."  She led them back to a room where heartless were dancing around a large fire....Rinoa's body was floating over it. Leon walked in. "Rinoa!" he shouted "She can't hear you." A heartless approached Leon. "Who have you brought for sacrifice Lady Rikku?" it looked at rikku "Sir Squall Leonheart....and his fool." she said. Yuffie glared. "We'll see who the fool is!" she screamed and attacked Rikku, but just swept through. Rikku floated above them. "Ah ha ha......so likely of you Yuffie. Too bad it's all over." she laughed. Leon ran to Rinoa. He grabbed her arm, but the force was so strong....he couldn't pull her down. The heartless surrounded him. He took out his blade, and slashed at them, until they were all gone. Only Rikku remained. "Let her go Rikku!" Leon demanded. "Or what...you'll hit me with your little blade!" she smirked. "Or you will never see Yuna or Tidus ever again!" he threatened. "You....know where they are?" she asked. Leon nodded. "Tell me!" she demanded. "Not until you release Rinoa."  Rikku crossed her arms. "Fine...take your little rag doll." she said. She thrust out her hand, and guided Rinoa to Leon. Leon held her in his arms. She was lifeless. "You won't have her heart unless you lead me to my friends!" Rikku said. "Fine. Let's go!" said Leon. They all boarded his ship, and took off to space. He headed for the Destiny Islands. Once they landed, Yuna, Tidus, and Wakka ran to the scene. Rikku floated out. She pulled her hood back. She put her hand on Rinoa's heart, and said, "She will need rest. Go." Leon carried Rinoa into the ship, and Yuffie hopped in. They left. Yuna approached Rikku. "Rikku....is it really you?" she asked. Tidus walked to Yuna's side. Wakka joined them. "I thought.....I thought I'd never see you all again...." Rikku said. "Why are you....uh... a ghost?" Tidus asked. "I am a puppet. Consumed by darkness." she said. "No. That isn't you....that isn't the Rikku I know." Yuna said. Rikku looked longingly at them. "I just wanted to say goodbye..." she said. A small tear dropped to the sand. The cloak came off of her, and her body rose high above them. "I love you all very much...." she whispered. Light shone from her body.....and small pyreflies fell to the ground. "Rikku! No!" Yuna shouted. "You can't go!" said Wakka. Tidus held Yuna. "Why...why did she have to leave!" Yuna cried. "Her heart was taken over by darkness....now she finally rests..." Tidus said. Wakka scratched his head, and walked back up to the waterfall. "I.....loved her...."

Kairi walked along the path, humming a song. She arrived at the small town. She just walked right on through, not even stopping to get things. She heard a voice. "That's right Mulan....show them home boys what it's all about!"  Kairi approached them. Mulan dropped her shield. "Who...who are you!" "Kairi. Keyblade mistress." she giggled. "Mulan. Nice ta meet ya!" she said as she stuck her hand out. Kairi shook it. "I'm training Mulan here to be a soldier. She has to fight in the war in place of her father....I'm her almighty guardian!" Mushu bragged. Mulan rolled her eyes. "Tiny...yes....almighty...no way." she said. "What! You betta not mouth off to me miss prissy! We have some training to do! And after that, we'll go kick some hunny-buns!"  Mulan laughed. "We are fighting the huns off from China." she explained. Kairi nodded. "I might have to seal a keyhole here.....sooo....mind if I tag along?" she asked sweetly "Sure...if you're up for the job. I mean...you gotta be rough...tough...and fierce!" Mushu said. "I think I can live up to that." Kairi giggled. "Well, it's off to camp......oh...and by the way, if anyone asks...you are Mulan's......er....his little sister, got that? Tell them you are just visiting."  "Got it." Kairi agreed. "It's off to camp!" Mulan said excited

"Mickey..please.....don't make me go on like this." Riku begged. "Riku! It's just a matter of time before they get here! Please...please don't die on me now! We have come so far!" Mickey pleaded. "Tell Sora.....that I'm sorry. And tell Kairi that I......I...lov......love........" Mickey ran to him. "Riku no!" He shook him vigorously. Mickey raised his keyblade, "Those who see the light........those who know the meaning......Show Riku the way...guide him to where he is supposed to be!" A warm glow covered the blade. Mickey knew that the Gods had heard him. He sat by Riku's lifeless corpse. "Before long you will be home again Riku.......just not the one you are used to. It is your decision whether to live or not."
"Where.....where am I?" Riku asked himself. He stood. There were clouds everywhere he looked. He stared at the mystic pink and orange sky......... there were stars shooting across it, and a man approached him. "Wha!" Riku said, as he jumped back. The man laughed. "Why have you come so early, Riku?" he asked. "You.....you know my name?"  "Of course.....why wouldn't I know my little brother's name?" he smiled. Riku's jaw dropped. "A-a-Asher?!" he asked. The man nodded. "But, you, you can't be...you are 8 years older than me, so how do you grow old when you died when I was five!" he asked. "Ah...but I am now a guardian. Doing good deeds, and helping the lost find their way back home. You...you have come too early little brother."  "No! I came when I wanted to. I will not stay trapped behind that door like some caged rat!" Riku protested. "But, you have forgotten something....you sacrificed yourself to save your friends...so now they are returning the favor. How do you think they will feel?" he asked. "I don't know........but...I don't...I don't care! I'm better off here" Asher put his hand on Riku's shoulder. "Come.... I have something to show you..."  Riku followed him. Asher stopped at a cloud floating about waist level. "It's just a cloud." Riku said. Asher reached into his cloak, and spread magic dust over the cloud. It rippled like water. Riku saw Sora. "What is he doing?" Riku asked. "Searching for the door. He hasn't stopped yet from finding it."  The scene changed to Kairi sitting outside of Mulan's tent. She had something in her hand. Riku stared. He looked closely and saw the snowglobe he had given to her when she first arrived at the island. "She...she still remembers..." Riku said  shocked. Asher nodded. "She is also one with a key....the keyblade mistress." he explained. "So...Kairi is looking for me too?"  Asher nodded once more. "I must go watch over an old woman......she is on the verge of starvation, I must tend to her." he said. Riku nodded. "I will tell you my decision when I am ready." He said. Asher walked out into the mist, and faded away.

you obviously have to read the first part first :P ok lets resume where we left off :D

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Sora sat on the grass, while Donald and Goofy were STILL napping. "I must get to the castle...." he thought. Suddenly, a letter floated out of the sky, and landed on his lap. It had the king's seal on it. Sora quickly opened it, and read:

Dear Fellas,
Get to the Castle quickly! The heartless are approaching my dearest Minnie, you must save her, and everybody else in the kingdom! I am countin' on you guys, and waitin' to hear from ya real soon!

Mickey

Sora ran over to Donald, and kicked him in the side. "Wake up! We have to go to the castle, the heartless are coming!"  Donald rolled over. "The castle, and how do we do that?" asked Donald, dazed. Sora took out his shard, and grinned. He rubbed it. "It's Genie...of...the lamp!" Genie shouted. "Get us to Disney Castle, quick!" Sora said. Genie snapped his fingers, and the gummi ship appeared. "But the worlds are sealed!" Sora said. "Don't worry, Mick already sent me a letter telling me to give you his ship, which can pass through the walls of the Castle!" Genie exclaimed. Donald and Sora lifted Goofy, and put him in the back space of the ship. Donald and Sora hopped in. Sora anxiously looked toward the sky. Donald hopped in the passenger side, and pushed Sora to the driver's seat. Genie snapped his fingers, and disappeared. Sora looked at him. "Seriously, I get to drive!" he said. Donald nodded his head. "Now first, you push the blue button." he said. Sora pushed it, and the engine started. "Now, you push the yellow button with the '2' on it." Donald explained. Sora pushed it, and they rose high off the ground. "Now push the green square button, and we are off!" he said. Sora smiled at him, and pushed the purple button with the jet icon on it. "Noooooo!" Donald shouted. The ship darted across the sky, and into space......

Kairi picked up her book, and couldn't resist but reading it........

"We feast!" Zihloh announced. Rikue and Keiah quickly ate their meals, and Rikue grabbed Keiah's wrist. "We go to Kunoh's house." he said. Keiah got up, and ran with him to the stone platforms going across the water. They quickly skipped across them, and were once again in the village. Rikue led her to a small hut, which was isolated from the village. They walked inside. Rikue whistled. A boy, about Rikue's size walked out from behind the sheer curtains. "Rikue, you join me again at last." he said. Rikue hugged him, and then said to Keiah. "This...is my brother. He is only one year younger than me, but lives on his own."  "Why do you come here Rikue?"  "I need a place for Keiah to stay."  "What! No, I'm staying with you!" she demanded. "No! The nobles will surely find you if they decide to come here. They will think that you are with me, so, they will look for me in the Temple. I can't let anything bad happen to you!"  "But when, when will I live with you again Rikue!"  "Soon, soon. But lay low for a while."  "I have small room in back. Not girly, but you can put what you want there." Kunoh said. Keiah nodded. "Rikue, I need a bed, and something to put my belongings in."  "Do not worry. I know the wicker maker that lives here in the village. He can make you a bed, and a desk, and a small chest to put your things in. He weaves maple dipped strands of wood together to create furniture. It is called 'wicker'. And something to sleep on, he makes feather pads, made out of the finest cloth. I will give you my blanket to sleep with." Rikue said. "I just....want you here with me...." she said sadly "I can visit occasionally, but, only at night, I must leave early morning."  He led her back to her room. It was decently big, and it had large leaves as the flooring. "Wait here, I need to go get a Shepard's wagon to haul your furniture here. Kunoh and I will be back."
A few hours later, Rikue and Kunoh returned. They unloaded her furniture, and put it in the back room. She arranged it how she wanted it, and laid down on her feathered pad. Rikue tossed her a blanket. It was warm, and fuzzy, and Keiah snuggled up to it. "You take care of this, my mother gave it to me." he said. "I will." she smiled. Rikue sat on her bed. "Promise me you will stay."  Keiah sat up "Promise me that you will always love me." she said. "That isn't a promise....it is a vow." he said. He leaned in, and kissed her "If you need anything, just tell Kunoh. He will help you."  "Okay, but please, come back and see me." she said. Rikue nodded his head, and walked out of the room. Keiah snuggled up to the blanket, and fell asleep.
Rikue walked into the temple. "Ah, the young man wanders. Tell me Rikue, what is it you are troubled about?" the Zihloh said. "My friend, Keiah, must stay in the village. She must stay safe from the nobles after her."  "Ah, follow me....." Rikue followed the Zihloh down a dark, dusty stairwell. They finally reached a mural on the wall. The Zihloh raised his staff, and the letters on the wall glowed. It was the language of Crystasia. Rikue looked puzzled. The Zihloh smiled. "It says 'He of noble heart, must fight the ones without one. He who succeeds, will have power beyond measure. He who doesn't, will suffer in endless darkness. The Door to the Light contains only the purest light, worthy of concealing the darkness."  "The Door to the Light?" Rikue asked. "Ah...yes. They say, a mysterious door holds the finest light. No body will ever open it, unless they have the key."  "Key...Key to what? And, the Door to the Light...does it have everyone's hearts inside?" Rikue asked. "Yes. Everyone's heart is born there. The key shall open the door, and defend it from heartless." Zihloh said. Rikue shrugged. "Guess we'll never know then, will we?" he chuckled. "Ah, but we will. And sooner......then you think." The Zihloh walked down the corridor towards the stairwell. "You will be the one who will open the door." he added. Rikue thought to himself. "How might I open it? I have no need to. I am happy here." he said to himself. He followed the Zihloh up the stairwell, and went back to the temple.

Kairi was shocked. "This is just like Sora's story.....or is it Riku's?........I must keep reading...." she began reading the next page:

The rain pounded on Rikue's ceiling. He was thinking of Keiah, and this mysterious key. How would it effect him? Why was it him, and not someone else. These thoughts raced through his mind. "I must see her."  He went to the stone table, and grabbed his blue tunic. He raced out the door so fast, that nobody heard a thing. He skipped across the platforms, and saw the village. For some odd reason, he had a funny feeling, and knew he had to see Keiah one last time. Suddenly, a dark shadow arose out of the water. Rikue fell backwards. "You are the one...." it whispered. Rikue tried to run past it, and get to the village, but it stopped him. It raised it's arms to the sky, and a glimmering light fell to Rikue's hands. The shadow twirled back into the water, and splashed Rikue so hard, that he fell back on the main island. He looked at what was in his hands. A key? No,Not a key... Some type of key-shaped blade. He slashed it a few times, and it shone like the sunlight. He skipped once again across the platforms, and finally reached the village. He ran to the small opening in Keiah's room that she used as her light source. He lifted the wool blanket that was covering it, and hopped inside. Keiah rose. "Rikue, you are wet! Why did you come here to see me at this time?" she said, smiling. "I had to see you once again. I don't know what is happening, but it's something bad."  Keiah stared at the blade. "What is that?" she asked. "I'm not sure. But it holds some type of mystical power." He walked to her. "Don't you forget me, no matter what." he said. "I won't. But you shouldn't be so worried. There is nothing to be scared of. I have someth....." Suddenly a royal guard barricaded through her wall. The rain was pouring on all of her things. "Keiah, run!" Rikue demanded. She ran, and watched Rikue fight off the guards with his blade. "Rikue!" she screamed. He finally caught the guard at a weak point, and ran to Keiah. He kissed her, trying to make the moment last. Two guards grabbed them both from behind. "Rikue! Catch!"  She tossed him a piece of yellow fruit that looked like half of a star. "Eat it! I can't lose you now!"  They both took a bite at the same time, and sunlight hit both of their hearts. They were both dragged opposite ways through the mud. Keiah cried. Rikue looked at his true love being taken from him. Both of their worlds crashed around them....

Kairi closed the book. "It must have been a paopu. I wonder what happens next. Daisy busted through her door. "Hurry Kairi! They are here! The heartless are invading the Castle!" she squealed. It was her turn to be the hero. Daisy dragged her down the staircase, where Minnie was being held by the heartless. Kairi didn't know what to do. Minnie reached out her hand, and a gleaming crystal keyblade landed in Kairi's hands. Kairi nodded. She attacked the heartless with all her strength. They finally released Minnie, and vanished. Minnie sighed. "I'm sorry Kairi. I would have told you that you were also a keyblade master, but you were so peaceful, and carefree here." Minnie admitted. "What?! I'm a....a..." she stuttered. "A keyblade mistress...." Max resumed, walking into the room. Kairi looked at him. "How did you know?"  "I know a lot of things. I have known this for a while. I knew eventually, the key would choose you too. Pure heart. Bravery. Perfectly fit to bring peace to the world." he said. Minnie smiled. "Just like your father Max. Goofy may not be very smart, but he always knew when to say the right thing."  "Well, I guess I will get back to the post."  "Looks like you could use some pointers son!" Donald, Goofy, and Sora walked in. "Dad!" Max shouted. "Maxey!" Goofy said. Max ran to him, and gave him a big hug. Daisy ran to Donald, and gave him a big smooch. Kairi ran to Sora, and held him tightly. Minnie looked at the happy occasion, and wished it could be happy for her too. Kairi freed herself from Sora, and went to Minnie. "I will find the King." she said determent. Minnie smiled. "But that is Sora's job." "He will find Riku, and I will find the King."  "Wha-? What are you talking about Kairi?" Sora asked. Kairi pulled out her keyblade, "Looks like we are more alike than we thought." she giggled.  "B-but.....how? Why!" Sora said. "What's the matter Sora? Afraid a girl might beat ya?!" she laughed. "Kairi, listen. Don't leave this castle! Please, I can't lose you too." he said. Kairi stopped smiling. "Sora....when have you ever known me to give up..." she said. Sora scratched his head. "I will be fine." she assured him. "Then come with us." he said, She put her hand on his shoulder. "I have to do this by myself. Otherwise, I will always regret not knowing." Kairi said. Sora hugged her. He didn't want her in any danger. He kissed her on the cheek, and she pulled away. "Now get going you lazy bum." she giggled. Sora swung his keyblade over his shoulder. "Be careful Dad." Max said cheerfully "I promise I will come back." Goofy smiled. He messed Max's hair, and went to Sora. Daisy gave Donald another kiss on the cheek. "No whining, no complaining, no bossing, no cheating. No interrupting.....and no other ducks!" Daisy demanded. "I will bring the King home. And I will come back to you. I don't want ya to kill me ya know!" Donald chuckled. He joined Sora and Goofy. They walked down the courtyard path, and to the gummi ship. "Kairi!" Donald shouted. She looked to him. He raised his wand, and penetrated her keyblade. "Just incase you need some magic!" he shouted. Kairi smiled. "Thanks!" she replied. They all loaded the Gummi ship, and took off. Kairi, Daisy, Minnie, and Max waved to them. "Do I get a gummi ship?" Kairi asked sweetly. "Of course! We already have one prepared." Max said and whistled for Chip and Dale. They ran to him. "Yessir!" they said together. "Show Kairi to her ship after she packs her things."  "Ey' ey' cap'n!"  Kairi ran upstairs, and gathered her things. She ran down to the garage where Max, Daisy, and Minnie were waiting. Max helped her load her things, and Minnie walked over to her. "Have a safe trip, Daisy and I will be watching over you."  She hugged Kairi. "Please stay safe." Kairi nodded, and got into the ship. Chip and Dale instructed on how to drive it. Kairi listened carefully, and then started the engine. She was getting ready to blast forward, but then, suddenly, she dropped downwards.  "I hope she will be okay on her own" Max laughed.

Kairi blasted the ship, and landed on some planet. She had no idea where it was, but she knew that maybe she would find Riku there. When she landed, there were plains as far as the eye could see. Until she saw a town. She decided to take a rest, and read the rest of her book:

Rikue kicked the dirt in the dungeon. Where was Keiah? Was she safe? All of these thought penetrated his mind.....
Keiah struggled to free herself. "Let me go!" she squealed. "Hmph......foolish child. Do you not understand? Without a keyblade, you shall never free yourself. That is the only thing that can defeat me." Keiah gave up. She thought of Rikue. "Everything will be okay. I can't let the darkness have me......not like it had ,mother. I will be free again, I am not afraid....." she thought deeply. A keyblade appeared in her hands. she struck the guards heart with it, and he fell to the ground in pain. She ran from her uncle, who was now the king.....and kept running. "King Zejir will never have my spirit. She ran, until the guards captured her again, and threw her in a dark, dungeon.

3 weeks later......

Keiah sat in her dusty dungeon, staring. She couldn't hold on much longer. Rikue, who was in the other palace dungeon,was in the same condition. Rikue finally slipped to the ground........and took his last breath. "Keiah..." he said. He died right there in that dungeon. Keiah struggled to try and fit between the bars of the cell. She fell, with her arms through the bars. "Rikue....don't forget me..." she said. She disappeared into a radiant light. Rikue's lifeless body lay there, and at the same time, also transformed into a light, and he was carried off into the sky.
Keiah laid by Rikue on a pool of water that dazzled like gold. She stood. Rikue stood too. "Where are we?" she asked. They both turned around, and the keyblades were returned to their possession. They saw a tall, silver door. Somewhat, like a cathedral's door. "The Door to the Light..." Rikue said. "My mother, once told me about this place. It is where every heart is born........but nobody knows what lies in there. "Wait, how did we end up here......together?" Rikue asked. "Simple. You remember that fruit I gave you.....right?" she asked. "Yeah. Why?" Rikue said. "It's called a paopu. And whoever shares it with another.....well.....their destinies become inter-twined. So, we both have the same destiny since we shared that fruit." she smiled. "It's truly amazing.....so that fruit, kept us together until the end?"  "Well, maybe it's the end.....we will just find out.....together."  They both held out their keyblades, and unsealed the door. It's light shined out, and Keiah and Rikue covered their eyes. The keyblades disappeared, and Rikue took Keiah's hand. "This is our story...." he said. They both walked slowly into the light, and the door closed behind them. and rest they say.......is history.

THE END

Kairi closed the book. "So that's what the paopu means. Together forever. I must find Riku, and share one with him too, so we will be together forever." she thought. She laid out her blanket, and fell asleep under the tree......