'Amalia Ignisa' Here is chapter 3! I hope you're all gonna love this chapter; it really shows Haruka's character development.

Kingdom Hearts III: Haruka's Destiny

Chapter 3: A New Journey

Haruka and Yen Sid were waiting patiently for Sora to arrive and meet up with the others. The wise Master sensed something odd about the young woman who stood before her. She looked worried and like there was something on her mind.

"Haruka, are you alright?" He asked and she looked up at him.

"Just something on my mind." She stated. "Is it possible you can use the stars to find someone, Master Yen Sid?"

"It is quite possible, yes." He answered and she clasped her hands together.

"There are 2 people I need you to find; they could be absolutely anywhere…" She mumbled.

"Who are they?" She felt her heartache when she remembered.

A few days ago, whilst Haruka was resting in her bed from her fight with Xehanort; Lavina told her about the existence of 2 more members of her family she was not aware of. Hiromi had an older brother called Hiroshi who fought against Xehanort. The man defeated him and was unable to continue so he just left and went missing. No one had seen him since and Lavina told her that it was important to find him. Another which made Haruka determined to find, was her maternal grandfather who was also defeated by Xehanort and went missing. She was named after him; Haruka. Lavina told Haruka that if anyone could find them and bring them home; it would be her. But she didn't even know where to start…

"Uncle Hiroshi and Grandpa Haruka." She answered and Yen Sid's dark eyes widened. "My grandmother had tasked me to find them but I need you, with the help of the stars, to locate them first."

"I will try my best, Haruka." He stated.

"Have you ever met them?" She asked curiously and he smiled.

"Why of course, your brother Lea reminds me of Hiroshi. But Haruka, you are an exact replica of your grandfather. He was the strongest Keyblade Master in his generation and was known over the world for his kindness and abilities. Just as everyone knows you for your kindness and strength." He explained.

Haruka smiled gently as a tear fell down her cheek when she heard this. Her heart was filled with this beautiful type of happiness; this had made her want to find him even more.

"Do not worry, Haruka. I will locate them, that is my promise." He smiled.

"Thank you." She placed her hand on her chest and lowered her head with respect; they then heard the door behind them open.

"I'm back!" Sora exclaimed and Haruka turned around. She grinned at him with tears in her eyes. He, Donald and Goofy entered the room.

"Sora!" She shouted and ran to him. The red haired teen jumped on her best friend and hugged him tight.

"Haru, it's been a while!" He laughed.

"What were you doing for so long?" She asked as she pulled away.

"It's a secret." He sang whilst placing his index finger on his lips. Haruka however, pouted whilst crossing her arms.

"You know you can't keep a secret from me forever; I'll eventually find out." She stated.

"Yeah right!" He smirked.

"Tell me! What were you doing?" She whined.

"I'm not telling!" He crossed his arms.

"Tell me!"

"No!"

"Pleeeeeeeaaaasssseeeeee!" She cried with a pout and he shook his head. "Ugh you're no fun!"

"Where is everyone?" Sora asked.

"The others all had important things to do." Yen Sid said. "So I sent them on their way."

"That's great! They coulda said goodbye!" The brown haired teen pouted.

"It's your fault you missed them." Donald scolded.

"It is not. I just like to say goodbye to all my friends." He countered.

"Then do it faster!" The duck exclaimed and Haruka snickered.

"I'm here now, right?" Sora asked.

"We have matters to discuss." Yen Sid interrupted their quarrel. "In order to defeat Xehanort, there are allies we must gather, acting now to rouse them from their slumber. We have discussed this before Sora. Your Mark of Mastery Exam was conducted in the hopes you would the power to wake them."

"But the darkness never took over you." Haruka added with a worried look.

"Your grasp of your new abilities leaves much to be desired." Yen Sid stated and Sora looked down sadly. His best friend frowned at this and couldn't help but think how painful Sora felt. "Furthermore, Xehanort nearly made you his vessel, and in the process stripped you from most of the power you had gained by then."

Haruka's eyes widened as she gasped; his powers were gone?! That means it would be difficult for him to fight against the darkness!

"I suspect you had already noticed this, correct?" She could see the tears brimming from Sora's eyes and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Sora…" Haruka whispered and Sora sighed. Then he grinned and looked up.

"Whatever, happens all the time!" He exclaimed; he was so good at hiding his pain, unlike her. She knew she had to talk to him about this later on.

"Yes, Chip and Dale are currently analysing data that Ansem the Wise provided to Riku and which could offer a clue to retrieving our friends' lost hearts." Haruka looked up as her green eyes sparkled with hope. "I have very high hopes for this data. However, our greatest chance of stopping Xehanort's plan, still lies within both of you, Sora and Haruka." They both smiled as they looked at Yen Sid. "If you trust the guidance your heart gives, I know we will find all of the guardians of light. But first you must regain all the strength you have lost. Perhaps it is foolish to expect a full recovery, but it is absolutely vital you perfect one power; the power of waking, which you failed during the Mark of Mastery."

"Don't worry Sora! I'll help you get your power back!" Haruka grinned.

"There is someone who lost his strength and found it again, a true hero to whom you ought to pay a visit." Sora couldn't help but grin.

"Hercules!" Donald, Goofy and Haruka exclaimed.

"Got it!" The brown haired teen exclaimed.

"Haruka…" Yen Sid began.

"Don't worry, Sora is in good hands. Donald, Goofy and I will take care of him! You can leave him to us." She smiled. "Besides, he's still a kid."

"Hey!" Sora whined and she giggled.

"Are you ready?" The old master asked and she nodded.

"Donald, Goofy, Haru!" Sora wrapped his arms around all of them and hugged them. Haruka couldn't help but laugh.

"You can't become a master without us." Donald stated.

"I never woulda thought you'd fail the exam Sora!" Goofy said.

"You're always sleeping, you lazyhead!" The woman giggled.

"Hey!" He pouted.

"Face it, you're just a half pint!" The duck teased.

"But the four of us make 2 pints!" Goofy corrected.

"2 pints and a half! Haru's so much more than a half pint!" Sora said and she smiled.

"We'll keep an eye on you!" The red haired teen exclaimed.

"Haruka, Sora is in your hands." Yen Sid said.

"He's in good hands, I'll make sure he gets his strength back in no time!" She grinned.

Haruka looked at Yen Sid with a smile on her face and pure will and determination in her eyes. It was something he had never seen with her. Back then, she was so scared or would start getting emotional. But now she was mentally strong and it was empowering. She had certainly grown up and became the strong willed and determined woman from a scared little girl. Yen Sid was finally confident about Haruka's ability and strength.

The young woman placed both her hands on her chest and grinned.

"May our hearts be our guiding key."