Well after I got all those reviews that demanded I continue, and how sad you all were for me supposedly killing Cloud. (I would never do that) I decided that I shall continue writing. This fic is in no way going to be updated as fast as the last one and even that one went slow at times. Yes, even begging me to hurry up wont work. I can't write ideas I don't have. Besides I do have another story that needs attention.

Well let's see what you think. Should I continue? If you want to give me hand read the note at the bottom of the page.

We stand together

Chapter 1

Our Journey Starts Anew

The keyblade master wandered aimlessly through the marketplace. Each step brought forth the small chime and clink of zippers accompanied by chains. His hair bounced in unison with his step; with light brown locks protruding in all directions. His blue eyes ran over the small shopping area. Not many of the townsfolk were out, he noticed. A few moogles were roaming around and save for a few shop keepers, the place was quiet. It gave Sora an oddly depressed feeling. It seemed there was nothing but dead silence.

An old duck, strongly resembling Donald, was standing in front of what appeared to be a walk-in freezer. He wore a tall top hat along with a blue dress shirt. He was equipped with a monocle, and his attire gave him an appearance of wealth.

"Good day, lad. How has my nephew been?"

Sora smiled. "Donald? He's fine, a little edgy maybe."

"Well at least he has his health. Say lad, how about trying out one of my new skateboards, eh?"

Sora taped his chin in thought. "Well, I am off duty."

"That's the spirit. Wait here. I'll be right back." The old duck waddled off to fetch the device.

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Inside Merlin's rundown and overcrowded house, Aerith and Tifa were hard at work. They had been scrubbing the floor since early that morning. They had good reason to do so. After all, the place was a cluttered mess! The old stove in the corner was so smothered in dust and ash that the two women refused to even try and cook with it. The table was covered with so many books and crumbled scrolls nobody could set down a dinner plate without it slipping off and clattering to the floor. The small bed in the corner hadn't been made in so long, and the blankets had collected at the end of the bed in a huge knot. The cleanest thing in the house was Cid's computer, and even that attracted dust like a magnet. Not to mention Merlin's finger prints that littered the screen from the many times he threatened to destroy the "infernal piece of junk," as he called it.

Some of the others had offered to stay and help out, but they knew them far too well. They either got in the way or, in Yuffie's case; made a bigger mess. Aerith gave a soft sigh as she thought of all the work they had left. She didn't have time to think about those things. She just had to do them, and time was running short. The others had managed to take Merlin out of their hair for most of the morning, and they wouldn't be able to distract him much longer. Oh how he hated when they moved his things. They would get a lecture for this, but a clean house was a clean house.

A harsh clatter sounded as something collided with the door. "Not heartless now…"Tifa sighed. She and Aerith approached the door together both of them preparing themselves for a fight. Tifa flung the door open, and in an instant the tip of Aerith's staff was against the creatures throat.

"Jeez!" a voice from at her feet yelped. Aerith gasped at her action, and quickly withdrew after realizing what had hit the door.

"Sora, I'm so sorry. We thought you were something else." She was quick to apologize.

He leapt to his feet, and rubbed what was going to be a bruised forehead. "No harm done." His eyes feel onto the skateboard that had skidded away a fair distance, its wheels still spinning and whirling from impact. "Needs a little more tuning."

Tifa chuckled and ran a hand over the door frame. "And we just got this door a week ago. Leon kicked in our last one."

Sora smiled and remembered why he had decided to "drop" by. "How's Kairi been?"

The two girls exchanged a look of concern. "Actually," Aerith began, "We haven't seen her since this morning."

He frowned at the information. It was going to be dark soon; she shouldn't be out when the heartless had free rule of the town. A faint sense of panic was starting to overtake him.

"We sent her to find Cloud, so your best bet would be to check the Ravine Trail."

He gave a quick salute and darted off in the direction of the mountains, leaving them to stand in the doorway. Aerith gave a small wave and stepped back inside. They still had a job to do.

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Knowing that Cloud was with her brought him some comfort but not much. What if she never met up with him? He wondered. There are heartless all over the Ravine Trail. She wouldn't have stood a chance.

His feet carried him over the cement streets, past the rundown and abandoned houses, and finally to a tall row of steps. He took them two at a time, tripping over the occasional crack. The steps led to an upper walkway that overlooked the entire town. He didn't take any notice in it. If he had he would have seen that the restoration committee members were insight. An odd clicking and beeping came from the security system as it scanned for any invading heartless and/or nobodies. Sora ignored it as well and took a sharp curve into the entrance of the bailey.

A low groan echoed off the stone walls and caused him to skid to a stop. His breathed slowed and he backed against the nearest wall. "Who's there?" he called as he tried to see around the corner.

"Sora?" Called a voice, "Is that you?"

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Kairi gave a soft sigh. It was time to head back and tell the others. She had been sitting against the wall, her knees pulled to her chest and her head resting in her hands. Slow shuffling footsteps slowly approached. She scrambled to her feet, prepared to run just in case Sephiroth had decided to come after the rest of them. The footsteps continued, and judging by the sound, the owner was limping. A shadow fell across the floor and caused her to gasp. At the sound of her drawing in breath, the footsteps came to a halt, and were replaced by slow labored breaths.

She looked past her fear and darted around the corner. She could have sworn that for a moment her heart actually came to a complete stop. Cloud was lying in a heap on the cold stone ground. His hair was matted with blood and sweat, his sleeve was torn and mangled, and his eyes were held shut in pain.

"Cloud…" she whispered and dropped down beside him, "What happened?"

All he could manage was a pathetic mumble that came out as a groan. She rested a hand on his shoulder trying to comfort him. Something cold ran down her finger tips. She yanked away her hand and stared at it in shock. A thick black ooze was dripping off of it. She shivered and, with some difficulty, ignored it. "Cloud, can you stand?" Her question was interrupted.

"Who's there?" a familiar voice echoed of the walls and a wave of relief swept over her.

"Sora is that you?" As she spoke the keyblade master appeared from around the corner. He was smiling. His cheeks were red as if he had been running for miles.

"I was worried that something…" his voice dropped when he noticed Cloud, "Happened."

Kairi wasn't sure what to say. A thousand different things came to mind, but her mouth just couldn't form a single syllable. Sora took care of that.

"I'll find help. Will you be all right staying here?"

All she could do was nod, before he bounded past her and out of sight. Her eyes fell back on Cloud's pained expression. "Don't worry. We'll get help. Just…hang on."

Yet another reason for what will be very slow coming chapters. You all get to participate. Yay for you! Your requirements- Pick a Disney movie. (it doesn't have to be mentioned in Kh)try and make sure it has a good villain-tell me some of the characters that you want to see from the movie- Then I will make it into one of the worlds they visit. There is a chance that it doesn't have to be a Disney movie. I may accept some games or other movies depending on whether or not I've seen them. Review so we can see if this should be continued. If you don't recommend any movies, I can't write. Of course I may not be able to do all of your ides. It depends on what inspires me. So lend a hand.

Here we go again. I do not own Kh or FF. There. I said it.