Chapter 4: Lost Heart

"What do want me to do? I just wanna go home...." Tidus whined. "Oh be quiet boy. The Door To the Light is being reopened! And that darkness will flow onto earth once again. But, we are missing one thing......" Maleficent said slyly.
"What's that?"  "Human flesh......"she said in a creepy way "What?!?! You don't expect me to do it, do you?!?!" he said, shocked. "Of course not! We need royal blood. Young blood......little miss Kairi's blood......"  "No! I won't let you take her!"  "I will release you, and I am giving you one month to fetch the girl for me. One month......one month.....one.......month..........one......" she said, as Tidus faded away into the darkness.

"Okay boys, lets go..."  Donald packed up, and headed into the cave. After like what seemed forever, they reached the end. It opened up into the mountains. "Well, gorsh! We get to do some climbing!" said Goofy excited "Uh, this isn't Goofy's Extreme Sports!" said Donald sarcastly "Hey, I made ratings on that show!" "I'll show you rating!" said Donald, raising his shirt sleeve. "Guys! Guys! Come on! A little climbing never killed anyone.....I think..."said Sora as They headed off into the mountains, not sure of what they would find....

"When you walk away...you don't hear me say...please.....oh baby....don't go..." Kairi sang softly. She remembered how sweetly her mother used to sing to her. She always sang that song to Kairi. She looked at the stars, and hummed the song. She began to see shooting stars everywhere she looked. It reminded her of when the island was first restored. "Hold me....whatever lies beyond this morning....is a little later on...." "Regardless, of warnings, the future doesn't scare me at all.....nothings like before....." Tidus whisperd softly. Kairi turned. "Tidus!" she yelled. She wrapped her arms around him, and hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad you are safe!" "Kairi, listen to me......Maleficent is after you. She wants to kill you. We have to leave!"  "How can we do that?" Kairi smirked. "The key of the heart. The portal door in the secret place, use the key to unlock it." "Where do I get the key?" Kairi asked.
Tidus took her hand, and placed it over his heart. "No, Tidus no, that's crazy." "It's your only choice next to death. Reach into my heart, and take the key Kairi...." "Tidus, I can't lose you!" she exclaimed. "You won't, I'll always be with you in your heart. We'll always be together."  "Tidus, I can't.....I can't, everyone will wonder..." Tidus stopped her. "Who cares!, you will be safe, and that's what matters. Take the key Kairi, please....." he begged.
"I'm going to miss you so much..." she cried. He wiped the tear from her cheek. "Don't worry Kat, I'll be with you...always..." Tidus braced himself. Kairi plunged her hand into his chest, and retreived a key. Tidus's lifeless body fell to the ground. She cried. It reminded her of when Sora sacrificed himself, to keep her alive. "Two hearts are one..." she said to herself. She stared at Tidus's body. She knelt down, and stroked his blonde hair. She kissed him softly on the cheek. "We'll always be friends Tidus...." she whispered. She stood up, and ran to her bedroom window. She climbed in, and got her bag. She took clothes, soap, toothbrush, everything. And food. She looked around. She saw the book that Sora gave to her lying on the bed. She grabbed it, and hopped out the window. She whisped past Tidus, and ran too her boat. She rowed all the way to the other side of the island. She ran up to the water fall. She crawled under the brush, and into the cavern. She ran back to the door. She looked at the keyblade in her hand. She held it out, and stuck it in the portal. "There's no going back. I have to do it..." she said. She plunged her body into the portal...

Sora, Donald, and Goofy finally made it out of the mountains. "I was so worried. I thought I was gonna die in there." Sora said, releived. They walked. "Great, just great!!" Donald said sarcastly "What Donald?" Goofy asked. "More endless plains!!!"shoted donald, Sora laughed. "We should be getting a letter shortly Donald." Sora assured him.
Genie appeared. "Sora, c'mere kid..." Genie said sadly. Sora walked over to him. He could tell by the look in Genie's eyes that something ig wrong. "What?" he quivered. "Maleficent is after Kairi. She took Tidus hostage, and sent him back to the islands to fetch Kairi."  "What?!? No! I won't let it happen!" Sora shouted in rage. "I'm not done kid. Tidus wanted Kairi to be safe, so he told her to go to the old portal by the waterfall." "But you need a key?" Sora said, confused." Genie looked at him sadly "No. He didn't..." sora said in disbeleif. Genie nodded. "Tidus sacrificed his own life, to save Kairi's........" Genie said and put his arm on Sora's shoulder. "The bad thing, I don't know where that portal leads to..." Genie admitted. Sora was in shock. Donald and Goofy looked at each other with a sad expression.
"Tidus........" Sora sighed....

Kairi finally made it out of the portal. She saw green grass as far as the eye could see. Then she saw a castle. "I wonder who lives there?" she asked herself. She walked all the way up the hill, and to the castle gates. "Hey, aren't you Kairi?" a boy said, guarding the gate. "Yes, yes I am.......why?"  "So, you know Sora, and Donald.....and Goofy?"  "Yes, they are looking for the door to the light." she answered. "Oh.." he sighed. "What is it? Why did you wanna know?" she asked curiusly "Goofy is my dad, my name's Max." he said cheerfully "Pleased to meet you, Max." Kairi replyed "Let me show you to the castle." He lead her to the throne. "This is where King Mickey used to sit. He's a good King I'll tell ya what. And, my dad, one of the Royal guards....I miss him so much.....that's why I'm a guard now. I'm taking his place....." Max explained. "Yeah, I miss my friend Sora too......" "Max, who is here?" asked Daisy. "This is Kairi." "Oh my.....it's really you. You must come with me at once!" Daisy demanded. She grabbed her hand, and took her down the hallway. They walked into a room, where there was a huge bed, satin sheets, and pillows. And a balcony, where someone was standing. "Queen Minnie? This yound lady here, is Kairi." Minnie walked from the balcony, and into the room. "Kairi. The one and only. Tell me dear, why is it that you have come to the Magic Kingdom?" Minnie asked sweetly. "Maleficent is after me. I had to leave my home. My friend sacrificed his heart to let me open the portal. And the portal brought me here." Kairi explained. "Oh dear, well, you can stay here as long as you'd like. We have a stronger wall that keeps everything out. Maleficent can never come here. So tell me, this friend, did you care for him?" Minnie asked. "Yes, very much. I miss him alot." said Kairi with tear in her eye. Daisy whispered something in Minnie's ear. Minnie giggled. "Good idea Daisy. Chip! Dale! Come here please!" Minnie shouted. The two chipmunks ran to the call as fast as they could. "At your service!" they said in unison. "Would you two please show Miss Kairi the guest roon suite?" she asked. "Certainly!" She followed them down the hall to the bedroom. She was amazed. It was just like in her fantasy dreams. A huge bed, tons of windows, lots of space, and very comfortable. She plopped down on the bed. She missed all of her friends, but at least she was welcome here....

Hey fellas,
Well, I hope you guys made it through those mountains. If you have, just follow the dirt path, and you will come accross the edge of the earth. It will probably be a few months until you reach it, but from now on out, it's easy sailing! Good luck! See ya real soon...........

"Well, at least all we have to do is walk down this road. I can see pleanty of gardens, and I'm sure there is a pond around, so at least we won't starve." said Sora. "Poor Kairi, all alone, and Tidus....poor Tidus..."said Donald. "I know, I know.....I can't beleive he did that for her though. He's a good friend..."said sora sadly. "tidus....".

Kairi lay in her bed, letting the cool breeze come through the window. She dug around in her bag, and took out her book,the one sora gave her, She started reading.

Chapter 2: The Release

"Father, can you release him now?" asked Keiah. "My daughter, must you be so persistant? I have built this kingdom on my authority. Come with me and see...." he said. Keiah followed the King out to the cliff. The kingdom was built on Islands made of rock, the stood above the ocean. You could see small bridges going over gaps between the islands. The palace in which she lived was made of rock and wood. It was very sturdy. This kingdom was not like most you hear in fairy tales, it was like an ancient ruin. But it was beautiful. Town's people were happily about...

Kairi imagined this kingdom to look like the place in her favorite movie, "Atlantis"

"Father, I know it's beautiful. But, when I am queen, I want this place to be fair, and nothing more, or less." she said. "Ah my daughter, you may do as you wish. But while I am ruler, I will make the decisions." he told her. "Yes father." He reached into his pocket, and pulled out a key. "Release him..." he said. "Yes father!" she said with excitement. She ran down to the dungeon, where Rikue was. She ran to him. "Rikue! You get to go free!" she exclaimed. He was silent. "Rikue, are you okay?" Keiah asked, concerned. She walked over to him. She looked at him. He was looking out of the cell window. "People shouldn't have to do this....it's a free world. I should be free to do as I please...."  "I'm sorry you had to do this Rikue."  Rikue looked at her. "Come with me Keiah." he said. "What? I can't, my father..." "Who cares. I want you to see my world. Trust me......"  She unlocked the cuffs that held him down. He stood up, and took her hand. She walked with him out the back entrance. They were outside. "So, which island do you live on?"  "Braska." he answered. "Braska? I never heard of this place...." "The real name is Ska-luoni Island, but, we call it Braska, just to keep is simple." he explained. He led her down to a bridge that connected the royal island, to his. They walked across, and Keiah was scared to fall. Rikue was confident though. Once they got to the island, there where trees everywhere. They were very tall, and shaded the long pathway. "This is beautiful...." Keiah said. "I know, that's what I love about this place." They walked until they came accross a shaded opening. Keiah looked up. There were house scattered among the trees. It was the most amazing thing she had ever seen in her life. "Promise me that if you leave, you will come back?" Rikue said. "Yes, I will come back to you, I promise." Keiah said. She walked down the path to the bridge. She bravely crossed it, and ran to the palace. She darted through the front door, and her father was lying in front of the throne. "Daddy!" she shouted as she ran to his side. She kneeled down to him. " Daddy, what happened!" she asked in panic. "Keiah, daughter, you must not panic. It's my time to go......I love you very much......take...car..e......" He died right there in front of the throne. "Daddy, no! Please, don't leave me!!" she screamed.

Writer`s note:
If you know any one who is a fan of kingdom hearts or atleast played the game,tell him/her about my storys M,kay? :wink: