Alright guys, you asked and now shall receive.

I know that my Digital Kingdom Hearts is concluded, but it left some cliffhangers, just like Kingdom Hearts 2 did. I will now try to finish and wrap up everything, more or less with my own additions, in just a few chapters. I know, you want another long epic adventure, right? Well, unless Kingdom Hearts 3 is released and Playthrough'd by next week, I'm going to be on my own. So, let's get started.

Disclaimer: RDF1 doesn't own anything in Kingdom Hearts, Square, Disney, or Digimon. What he DOES own are various OCs.

Dx: You're doing another sequel, without letting us in on the fun?

Jenny: What d'you expect? He keeps other secrets from us, and others he can only share with us.

Lone Raindrop: What secrets might those be?

RDF1: I'll inform you when I feel the time is right. Now, let's get the fic started already!

Correction: Instead of Destiny Place, I now find out it's now Destiny's Embrace. I will have it corrected here, but it will remain the same in Digital Kingdom Hearts.

(Story Begin)

(Chapter Begin)

(Recap)

After his world was overtaken by Darkness, Takuya was flung to Twilight Town where he met Riku and King Mickey. After joining up with Sora, Donald, and Goofy, the four of them went on a quest to defeat Organization 13 from getting Kingdom Hearts.

After defeating Xemnas, he was transported to Destiny Island where Mickey removed his memory of his journey outside the Digital World. This was a precaution against changing what should be. Now that his memories are restored, he is ready to complete his final journey with Sora before returning home for good.

(Recap End)

Takuya was relaxing in the park, where he friends agreed to meet once a week to spend time together. He often wondered what would happen if Koichi had made it to the elevator, instead of tripping down the stairs and Cherubimon pulling his spirit into the Digital World. Things were looking up, for the most part. Zoey and JP had been able to make true friends at their school now that they know how to be a friend. Tommy had really grown up for a kid. He'd really push himself to help others even if he doesn't need to. Koji had finally lightened up some, pardon the pun, after the Digital World. Having friends like these, and a twin brother, made him realize he wasn't alone in the world. He really had come to respect Takuya as a great leader, even if he doesn't always think things through.

Takuya himself had been through more than he would ever want to say to his friends, let alone anyone else. After figuring out what being a Digimon truly meant, he had been taken away from the world itself and had to fight just to survive and get back to the Digital World. His inner strength gave him more than enough power to withstand anything, and that was thanks to Zoey. Although it wasn't easy becoming friends, they eventually made that and more. He would do anything to keep Zoey safe, but he also knew she could look after herself if it came down to it.

"Takuya," said the object of his thoughts, "You okay? You've been really quiet this time."

"Everything alright, Takuya?" asked Tommy, a little brother to him in so many ways.

"I'm fine," said Takuya, "Just thinking about what's happened to us in the course of ten minutes is all."

"Takuya, you know what happens if you think too much," teased Koji, to which all six of them laughed.

"I know; it's just, after everything we've been through, you think we might have to return to the Digital World again to help out?" replied Takuya, "I just have a feeling that there's something not done yet."

"Hey," said Koichi, "Agunimon and the others have it handled."

"Yeah," added JP, "So stop worrying. We'd know if they needed our help. We're still bonded, remember?"

"Well, yeah, it's just…" started Takuya before something in the distance caught his eye, "NO! Not here!"

Takuya started running towards what had appeared. Apparently Heartless were beginning to show up, though small in number, they needed to be contained before something happened.

"Takuya!" shouted the others, before following him.

"Stay back! I'll handle this!" replied Takuya, and changed into Flamon without thinking and began battling the Heartless.

"What just happened?" asked Tommy.

Just then they heard a voice in their heads, the Digimon Analyzer.

Name: Flamon

Level: Rookie

Information: Flamon is the rookie form of Agunimon, by bonding with Agunimon on a deeper level. Takuya can use this form to battle without the need of Spirit Evolving.

"Flamon?" wondered Zoey.

Just as Flamon finished off the Heartless, Nobodies showed up, forcing Flamon on the defensive until a Keyblade sliced through a Nobody that was about to attack Flamon from behind. Flamon caught the Keyblade, and recognized it to be Ultima. The Keyblade disappeared and he turned to see Sora, Kairi, Riku, Roxas, Namine, and Xion, five out of the six wielding Keyblades. Donald and Goofy were also there, Save the Queen and Save the King at the ready to defend Flamon's friends. Soon enough, a dozen more Heartless and Nobodies show up. After working together, all the enemies were defeated, and everyone dismissed their weapons, Flamon changing back into Takuya just as he realized what had happened. His secret couldn't be kept any longer. Especially since Takuya's friends weren't connected with Sora for Namine to manipulate their memories. He sighed before turning to look as his friends.

"Guys, better let me explain," said Takuya, "Before you explain what you're doing here."

With that, Takuya headed over to his friends where Koji decided to ask the questions on their minds.

"How, and when?" asked Koji.

"'How' is a bit tricky," replied Takuya, "as for 'when', it was after the battle with Duskmon before you guys were captured. After everything was engulfed in Duskmon's darkness, I wound up at a Train Station with a DarkTrailmon in front of me. I really let you guys down and thought I didn't need to be there to mess things up again, so I went home. As I headed back to the Real World, I turned into Flamon, and wound up an hour in the past. I tried to stop myself from heading to the Digital World with Duskmon haunting me everywhere I go. It wasn't until I made it back to the Train Station and everyone was boarding that I realized I needed to be there for you guys. I told my past self to get on the train to meet you guys, before confronting Duskmon once more. I finally realized I couldn't be afraid anymore, and that I had to fight with more than just my heart if I was going to truly save the Digital World. On my way back, something happened that caused both worlds to be engulfed by Darkness and I woke up on another world. After a few days I met Sora, the boy in the dark clothes, as well as Donald and Goofy. I joined them on their journey as I hoped to be led back here at some point. Soon enough, I found out that the other Spirits had been scattered and I gathered them whenever possible. After defeating the main threat to the worlds, I was sent back here with my memories blocked. It wasn't until Koji and I formed Susanoomon that I began to truly remember. After getting blasted by the Monstrous form of Lucemon, I just gave up. I thought it was worthless what I did, in the Digital World and the others, if I couldn't defeat Lucemon. If it wasn't for Agunimon and the others, not to mention you guys, I wouldn't have been able to summon the courage necessary to battle again. After we returned home, I hadn't heard anything from Agunimon or the others, so I figured they were rebuilding or something. Until a few days ago, I got a feeling something wasn't right and that proved true when Heartless, the black shadowy creatures, and Nobodies, the white limber creatures, showed up. I didn't know I could turn into Flamon all this time until they showed up. I was surprised when I was Flamon, but didn't realize it until after the fight."

"Maybe," said Koichi, "My darkness as Duskmon back then was so potent that it engulfed the worlds into Darkness itself, but since you weren't in either world, you were sent off in the resulting implosion."

"I couldn't say for sure, but that does sound plausible," said Takuya.

"That's all well and good," said Riku, as the Keyblade group walked up, "but we need to seal the Keyhole if we're going to protect this world."

"I think I know where," said Takuya, "We need to get to the Train Station."

So the thirteen of them headed for Shibuya, getting to know each other along the way. As they rode down the elevator, they found themselves at the entrance point to the Digital World. DarkTrailmon was there, as if waiting for them.

"Well," said DarkTrailmon, "Why am I not surprised to see you here, Takuya?"

"DarkTrailmon," said Takuya.

"Don't worry," said DarkTrailmon, "I'm just making a delivery."

With that, his doors opened and the Ten Legendary Warriors walked out to meet up with the group of thirteen.

"I didn't know if this day would come, but I prepared for it all the same," said Agunimon.

"I wish you all could go, but only Takuya can make this journey," added Lobomon.

"Trust in him and he will return, his journey finished," finished Kazemon.

"One question," spoke up Takuya, "How did…"

"You turn into Flamon?" finished Agunimon, "That's easy. Our bond is so powerful, you can call upon my strength in times of crisis, even if we are worlds apart."

"I see," said Takuya, turning to his friends as Sora locked the Keyhole to the world(s), "I have to leave, but I'll be back soon."

"We believe in you, Takuya," said Tommy.

"Show them what the power of the Legendary Warriors is all about," said JP.

"Don't get in over your head," said Koji, in his 'cool' manner.

"Know that we're there with you. You're never alone when you have us," added Koichi.

"Hurry back," said Zoey, kissing Takuya on the cheek before the five of them went to the elevator.

"I'll do my best," mumbled Takuya, blushing furiously after they left.

The others snickered. Takuya turned to them with a smirk.

"And I suppose you all have sorted things out?" questioned Takuya.

Sora and Kairi just held hands, smiling, while Roxas and Namine nodded. This left Riku and Xion to blush awkwardly, as they hadn't quite figured out their relationship just yet.

"And how DID you pull off a back story good enough for Roxas, Namine, and Xion?"

"Namine and Xion are Kairi's long lost Triplets," said Sora, "Since Kairi's from another world, they didn't really question it. As for Roxas…"

"Sora's mom said she had a brother that left nearly twenty years ago and never returned. She thought I was his son or something. Only one other person managed to leave the islands before him apparently," added Roxas.

(AN1)

"Alright," said Takuya, as the spirits returned to his new reformed D-Tector, "Time for another adventure."

So, the nine of them boarded the Gummy Ship and headed for Disney Castle.

(Disney Castle)

King Mickey waited in the library for Donald and Goofy's return along with his other friends. After realizing the depths of what had happened twelve years ago and its connection to the last two years really bothered him how much sense it made that Xehanort and Xemnas both wanted Kingdom Hearts. What was REALLY scary was the fact that they were able to summon it without the X-Blade, which Master Xehanort needed the first time around. It would be difficult to save Terra, Aqua, and Ventus from their fates, but if anyone could do it: it was Sora.

Soon enough, he heard the Gummy Ship land and not ten minutes later, Sora and Friends arrived in the library.

"Welcome, my friends," said King Mickey, as he got up to address him.

He had already informed Minnie of the situation, and she gave him her best wishes before continuing on to other duties of the Castle. He was glad she was that trusting of him. It made it all the easier to fix things and return, at least for a while.

"There is so much to discuss," continued Mickey, "But I guess the first place to begin is what happened twelve years ago."

King Mickey led them to a meeting room with about a dozen chairs, used to hold council sessions or to seek advice from Master Yen Sid. After everyone was seated, Mickey began again.

"First I must ask that all questions be saved until the end," spoke Mickey, before continuing his story, "You aren't the first Keyblade Wielders. Keyblade wielders have been around for many years actually, and at one point there was a great conflict called the Keyblade War in search for the Keyblade of Pure Twilight, the X-Blade. Twelve years ago, three Keyblade Wielders searched the worlds for a missing Master known as Xehanort. I had met two of them and saw the third battling Master Xehanort at the Keyblade Graveyard, the site of the Keyblade War. Two of them were given the Mark of Mastery by each of the Two Keyblade Masters of that time. Master Eraqus gave the Mark of Mastery to the only female student at the time, Aqua. The other, Terra, received his Mark of Mastery from Master Xehanort. After this battle, I returned to Yen Sid, intent on returning the Shooting Star Keyblade to him as an apology for disobeying his orders, but he returned it and asked that I be ready in case Xehanort made his return. He did return, but not as a Keyblade Master. The Xehanort you guys fought as both a Heartless and a Nobody was from the form he took after taking over Terra's body. Terra, having wielded Darkness much like yourself, Riku, drew Master Xehanort to take over his body to continue his plans to get Kingdom Hearts. Now that his Heartless and Nobody have been defeated, I recently learned that he has returned to his original form, and he has Terra trapped now. Xigbar was known as Braig back then and has returned to help Xehanort as well. The other members didn't want anything more than their hearts, as Axel can vouch, so they won't be a problem."

(AN2)

Everyone took in the words of Mickey, and connected it to everything they had experienced. Xion was frightened by how much sense it made as she now realized how she must have looked to Xigbar and Xemnas now.

"Sora and I met Terra and Aqua on Destiny Islands," said Riku, "I remember because Terra passed on his Keyblade to me. I searched for him, but I guess I found him closer than I thought."

"It'll be fine," replied Mickey, "Once we free Terra, everything will be okay."

"That's easier said than done," said Takuya, "You said what happened to Terra, what about Aqua and the other one."

"Ventus," replied Mickey, "If my information is correct, Aqua is now in the realm of Darkness, and has been since twelve years ago. As for Ventus, he resides in Castle Oblivion, Aqua's home remade. She is the Master of Castle Oblivion and the only one who isn't forced to follow the rules she set there."

"Why didn't we see her then?" asked Roxas, "If she was there, why wasn't she there waiting when we were there after the battle with Xemnas?"

"She has been trapped there for twelve years, the odds of her waiting at that beach is about a million-to-one odds," replied Mickey, "However, if we are to proceed anywhere, we must go to the world where she fell into Darkness and that's Radiant Garden."

"So when do we leave?" asked Namine.

"Wait," said Kairi, "I remember Aqua, and you as well. You saved me from monsters that were not Heartless or Nobodies, right?"

"The Unversed," replied Mickey, nodding, "Yes, we did. And in touching her Keyblade, you were given the ability to wield one as well. The Keyblade Inheritance Ritual is a right of passage from Master to Pupil for many years. Terra performed one with Riku, and Kairi did hers with Aqua, even if accidentally. One thing I don't know is how Sora gained the ability to wield a Keyblade, no offense."

"None taken," replied Sora, as he got serious, for him anyway, "I think it was because of Ventus. I didn't really know him that well but from what you told us it made sense. I felt his Heart call out to me at some point nearly 12 years ago, and I helped him heal. Then, about a few days later, his Heart appeared before me, seeking shelter while he recovered, he's been with me ever since. I never told anyone because I didn't believe there was anything believable to tell. I didn't even know it was Ventus until just now. With his Heart residing inside of me, I guess that gave me the ability to wield the Kingdom Key."

"There is something else I found out," said Mickey pulling out the King's Crown Keyblade, "It's about the Kingdom Key, and the King's Crown. They were both forged from fragments of the X-Blade. By dividing the power between a Keyblade of Light and a Keyblade of Darkness, it was the hope of Master Yen Sid that these two never be reformed into the X-Blade. And that has not yet happen, thank goodness."

Mickey dismissed the King's Crown. Just then, Takuya spoke up.

"I guess we have our plan," said Takuya, "Rescue Aqua from the Realm of Darkness, then head to Castle Oblivion to awaken Ventus, and then find a way to defeat Master Xehanort and free Terra."

"I don't know about defeating Master Xehanort," replied the King, "He's not easy; I'll tell you that. Even after years of training, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus were pushed to their limit to defeat him."

"Where's the fun in no challenge," smiled Sora, which got everyone's spirits up.

"Alright everyone," said Chip, who entered the room with Dale, "The Gummy Ship is prepped for Transport."

"All aboard for Radiant Garden!" added Dale.

So, the group of ten headed for the Gummy Ship, and Radiant Garden.

(Radiant Garden)

Lea, or Axel as he likes to be called from time to time, had managed to return to his original self a few weeks after Xemnas's defeat. Soon afterward he managed to create Portals of Darkness again to travel to Destiny Islands to visit Roxas and Xion, not to mention Namine, Riku, Sora, and Kairi. It was fun, though sparing wasn't as Easy when Roxas can duel-wield Oblivion and Oathkeeper like a pro. What irked him though was one person he couldn't have a rematch against, and even though Roxas reminded him of that person, it wasn't the same. He just sighed, and wished that something happened so he wouldn't be bored for much longer.

(AN3)

No sooner than he had wished it, a Gummy Ship appeared, and out appeared Sora, Kairi, Riku, Roxas, Namine, Xion, King Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and last, but not least, Takuya. He was intrigued to see Takuya, as it was thanks to him that he was able to survive his last assault against the Nobodies in the realm of Nothingness.

"Now, why does this not surprise me?" asked Axel, "I find a way to return to my original self, yet you guys just can't stay home and enjoy the peace, can you?"

"It's kinda hard when your former leader is back, and stronger than ever," replied Roxas.

"It's bad enough having to deal with his Nobody, but his original self might be too much," added Xion.

"Maybe I'll just have to help out then," said Axel, "I owe a few good punches to that guy for tricking Isa and myself like that. By the way, Isa is Saix's original self."

"Thanks, but that's not why we're here," replied Sora.

"Did a big battle occur near here, about twelve years ago?" asked Mickey.

"I don't know of any…" started Axel, before something clicked, "Oh yeah. I remember hearing about a big commotion over at the square where Ansem found a person named Xehanort who didn't have any memories."

Axel then slapped himself for not realizing it sooner.

"Wow, and here I say 'got it memorized' when I can't even remember little details like that," finished Axel, before adding mentally, 'I can't believe I forgot about that. Considering that's where I sparred against Ventus.'

"You always were too annoying with that catchphrase," said Roxas, getting chuckles from Xion, who could totally vouch for that.

"Alright, enough already," said Riku, getting slightly impatient, "Lead the way, Lea."

"Right," replied Axel, before Heartless AND Nobodies showed up.

"Oh great," said Sora, as everyone prepared for Battle, "Can't we have at least ONE afternoon here without these guys interrupting it!"

The Heartless began their attack, with the Nobodies following behind.

"Don't think so," said Takuya, changing into Agunimon, "Let's get this over with!"

So, the 'battle' got underway and was finished before even a minute had passed by.

"Guess the training's been paying off, huh Kairi?" asked Sora, as Kairi finished off the last Heartless.

"Yep," replied Kairi, "Thanks to you and Riku, I'm able to do more than just watch."

"Good," said Mickey, having known about Kairi's potential back when they fought against a Twilight Thorn Nobody together, "We're going to need every bit of help we can get."

They made their way to the square and found someone in the middle, staring at the sky. This man was recognizable by everyone.

"XIGBAR!" shouted Axel at the same time Mickey shouted "BRAIG!"

Braig/Xigbar turned to see his former teammates and enemies and smirked.

"Glad to know your on the up and up," said Braig, "I'll keep this simple: Bring 'Them' to the Keyblade Graveyard to finish things once and for all."

Braig then disappeared into a dark portal.

"Want me to go after him?" asked Axel, as he prepared to open a portal.

"No," said Mickey, "It would only put you in danger."

"Besides," said Namine, "We need to get Aqua back."

"Alright, what now?" asked Sora.

"Unfortunately," said Axel, "I can't open a portal to the Realm of Darkness. Don't know why, but I've checked with the others as well, and that place just seems closed off to us."

"It's because of your elements," replied Takuya, thinking about each of the Organization's elements and weapons from what Riku told him, "Xigbar's element was space because he focused on sniping; Xaldin had wind; Vexen had Ice; Lexaeus had Earth; Zexion influenced Illusions; Saix drew his power from the Moon; you bonded with Fire, as I have; Demyx wielded water; Luxord could manipulate time on a small scale; Marluxia had Mother Nature's flowers; and Roxas and Xion can wield both Light and Darkness together. We need someone who can wield Darkness alone."

"You mean like Master Xehanort?" asked Mickey.

"No," replied Sora, "More like Riku did as Xehanort's Heartless. He used the Darkness towards helping people, not hurting them."

'Takuya,' spoke up Lowemon from within his D-Tector and mind, 'As the Warrior of Darkness, I possess the necessary Darkness to open a portal; however, I need to channel it through someone who wields Darkness as their primary element.'

'I think I know who,' replied Takuya, before speaking up, "I think I know someone who can help, but I need Riku to be able to open the portal itself."

"Why?" asked Riku.

"Just trust me," said Takuya, "I'll give you the Signal. Execute! Element of Darkness! Spirit Evolution!"

Data wrapped around Takuya and faded just as quickly revealing Lowemon, Warrior of Darkness.

"Riku," said Lowemon, "Open a Portal, I'll channel the Darkness necessary to keep it open. Then, Sora, you need to head through and find Aqua fast! I can only keep the Portal Open for so long, and I can only allow one person into the Realm as well."

"You can count on me," replied Sora.

So, Riku focused on a Portal to the Realm of Darkness, and with Lowemon providing Pure Darkness as a conduit, a small portal managed to open. Just after Sora went through, more Heartless showed up, drawn to the portal.

"We'll take care of them," said Mickey, as he, Donald, and Goofy summoned their weapons, "You guys protect Riku and Lowemon from Nobodies that might show up."

"Right!" replied Roxas, Kairi, and Xion.

(Realm of Darkness)

Aqua looked out over the ocean in the Realm of Darkness, sitting next to Ansem the Wise. She had her hopes renewed by the kind elderly man, not that he would agree, and knew that Sora wouldn't stop until he rescued Terra, Ventus, and herself, though not necessarily in that order. Time passed differently in the Realm of Darkness than the Worlds of light, so what was a few months to the others, was only a matter of days for the two of them.

A portal of Darkness opened up and out of it ran Sora, as if he was in a hurry. Both Aqua and Ansem recognized the boy, though Aqua remembered Sora in a different outfit than his current one. He looked around for a bit before noticing the both of them. He was wary of Ansem, being in Organization Cloak that he had come to recognize as, but Aqua stood up to get his attention as Ansem got down of the rock.

"Sora?" asked Aqua, making sure it was him and not Vanitas pulling a new stunt after twelve years.

(AN4)

"That's me," replied Sora, "And you're Aqua, right?"

"That's right," said Aqua, "It's been a while since I last saw you."

"Sora," said Ansem, lowing his hood to put Sora's uneasiness to rest, "It is good to see you again."

"Ansem," said Sora, his mind racing.

He had last seen him in The World that Never Was, when he attempted to disrupt Kingdom Hearts, and helped Riku back to his true form.

"I don't have a lot of time," said Sora, "We need to get back now. Explanations can given later."

"Right," replied Aqua, as she and Ansem approached Sora.

They both turned back to the portal, only to find a Darkside Heartless in the way.

"Oh great," sighed Aqua, having dealt with them before, "Another one."

"I'll handle it," said Sora, taking out Ultima, which caused two more to show up.

"Keyblades only attract more Heartless here, Sora," replied Aqua, summoning magic into her hands, "Let me handle this."

And tapping into her Spellweaver command style, she summoned a spell from each of the elements: Firaga, Thundaga, and Blizzaga, to destroy each of the Darkside Heartless. Needless to say, Sora was impressed as he dismissed his Ultima Keyblade. As long as he had been a Keyblade wielder, never could he use Magic without a Keyblade to channel it through. He realized he still had a lot to learn.

(AN5)

Ansem didn't seem as surprised, as he had known about the power of Terra, Aqua, and Ventus during their visit(s) to Radiant Garden, hearing from Kairi herself about what Aqua did to protect her.

"As you said Sora, explanations can be given later," said Ansem, "Now, let us leave this Realm, and return to our proper homes."

Sora could only nod as he, Aqua, and Ansem headed through the Portal, it closing shortly afterward.

(Radiant Garden)

As soon as Sora, Aqua, and Ansem were through the portal, Lowemon broke the channel, allowing Riku to rest as well. He had experienced Darkness before, but not like that. It was very different than what he wield as Xehanort's Heartless. As soon as soon as the fighters finished off the Heartless and Nobodies, a new monster appeared. It was a Wild Bruiser Unversed, and only Aqua recognized it.

"What's that doing here!" Aqua nearly demanded as she raced into battle, summoning Eraqus's Keyblade and tapping into the Bladecharge ability she and Terra wielded, she sliced through the Wild Bruiser with a few quick strikes before it disappeared.

This time, the others Keyblade Wielders, and Namine, were impressed as well. Even Mickey, who had fought with her before, noticed a dramatic increase in skill and strength in the Keyblade Master. It was then that he noticed Aqua looked older than he remembered. Aqua looked like she aged about 5 years, her hair now reaching to her lower back, and even a slight increase in another area that made Mickey slightly blush just thinking about it. Somewhere deep down, even Mickey had to admit that the years were kinder to Aqua than many in just twelve years.

"Your majesty?" asked Aqua, having taken a look around and finding her friends that she met twelve years ago, "Donald, and Goofy too?"

"That's us," said Donald.

"Good to see you again," added Goofy.

"Aqua, it's been awhile," said Mickey, walking up to his old friend, "There is much to tell you."

"But first," said Takuya, having changed back after letting the portal close, "Let's reconvene at Merlin's, so we can rest up a bit from that battle."

After heading over to Merlin's and having a nice dinner, the group filled Aqua in on what happened since she was trapped in the Realm of Darkness. In return, Aqua explained what she's been through since being trapped there. After bringing everyone up to speed, Kairi then asked a question that had been on the minds of some.

"Why don't you look older, Aqua?" asked Kairi, "You don't look twelve years older."

"I think I have an answer for that," said Mickey, "Darkness can cover the truth of appearance, giving Aqua the appearance she had twelve years ago while in the Realm of Darkness. Also, Time must not move as fast there, causing her aging rate to slow as well."

"Still feels like twelve years passed since I was trapped," commented the Keyblade Master, "I just hope I can still save Terra, after what Xehanort did to him. And Ven as well."

"Ven might be easier than you think," said Takuya, "If what Sora said is correct, then Ventus's heart rests within him, Roxas, and Xion."

"How does that solve anything?" asked Sora, "With his Heart divided among the three of us, then how can we get it to rejoin in his body?"

"A Keyblade Master can do many things," said Mickey, "My Master, Yen Sid, is a former Keyblade Master himself, and has told me many secrets about the Masters. As a Master, Aqua should be able to remerge the Heart Fragments upon being called out by you three. The hard part is getting Ventus to wake up within all three of you."

"But I would need my Keyblade for it to work," said Aqua, "Only a Master wielding his or her own Keyblade can do that. By wielding Master Eraqus's Keyblade, I can only do so much, like change the Land of Departure into Castle Oblivion."

"Castle Oblivion!" shouted Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Riku.

"You know about Castle Oblivion?" asked Aqua, afraid that someone may have stumbled upon the secret of Ven hiding there.

"Yes," said Mickey, "Organization 13 led Sora there so Namine could rework his memories into letting him help their plans in case Roxas or Xion weren't able to do it. Also, I'm curious about the Unversed showing up again."

"It means that he's back," replied Aqua, "Vanitas holds the Dark part of Ventus's Heart while Ventus has the Light. According to Ven, Vanitas is the source of the Unversed. But how, if Ventus's Heart was sealed within Sora, how could he escape? Unless…"

"I became a Heartless," said Sora, thinking back to that time, "I did it once, to help Kairi out at Hollow Bastion Castle, which was once known as Ansem's Castle if I'm not mistaken."

"That's correct," said Ansem.

"That must have freed Vanitas, but why wait until now?" wondered Aqua.

"Why not ask me yourself, Aqua," said Vanitas as he walked through a Portal of Darkness.

"VANITAS!" shouted Aqua, jumping from the table, Keyblade in hand.

"Hold it, Master Impatient," said Vanitas, "I'm not here to cause trouble, just yet. I'm just here to give you a warning."

"And what's that," said Sora, also getting up.

"Look who it is," said Vanitas, as if regarding Sora for the first time, "I must thank you, Sora. If you hadn't released Kairi's Light, I would have never escaped. So, thank you."

"You said you had a warning," said Aqua, through gritted teeth.

"Master Xehanort is once again attempting to claim Kingdom Hearts. But this time, he needs Sora to do so. As he's closed two doors already, he's become the guardian that can unlock the others. Keep Sora away from the Keyblade Graveyard, especially after you get my Light Half out of him. If Xehanort manages to capture Sora, he will be able to conquer ALL worlds in Darkness."

And with that, Vanitas left just as quickly as he arrived. Aqua dismissed her Keyblade and sat down again, sighing.

(AN6)

"Oh great," said Roxas, "What are we, chopped liver?"

"That's not what he meant, Roxas," said Xion, "I'm guess that without Ventus's heart within him, Sora would be unable to wield a Keyblade."

"Since he never went through a proper ceremony, accident or otherwise," said Aqua, following that train of thought.

"Why wouldn't I be able to wield the Keyblade?" countered Sora, "I've been doing it for two years now."

"That's not the point, Sora," replied Riku, "Terra gave me the ability to wield a Keyblade via the ritual, but you didn't have one. If Ventus's Heart is the only thing allowing you to wield one, then what would you think happen if you let it go just as easily as you had accepted it."

Sora was about to retort when he realized what Riku was getting at. Even if he was a Keyblade wielder, it may be due to Ventus's Heart resting inside of him. If he weren't a Keyblade Wielder anymore after giving Ven his Heart back, what would happen to him? Would he be forced to return to the Islands, doomed to wait on his friends' return?

"That's neither here nor there," said Takuya, getting their attention, "We'll cross that bridge when we get there, until then, we need to get to Castle Oblivion to even get to Ventus."

"What are we waiting for?" asked Axel.

Suddenly, and earthquake went through the town. The group went outside to see Leon, Yuffie, Aerith, and Cid looking towards the barren wasteland where Ten Thousand Heartless once crossed. There, an army of about five thousand Heartless, five thousand Nobodies, and five thousand Unversed, all different varieties, were crossing the plain.

"Oh great," said Cid, "Not again."

"Something's not right here," said Takuya.

"I know," agreed Aqua, "Why warn us about Sora then turn around and unleash Unversed in an attack on Radiant Garden? It doesn't make sense."

"Guys," said Mickey, "We need to split up. Sora, Roxas, Xion, Aqua, and Takuya: you guys need to get to Castle Oblivion. The rest of us will stem the tide here until you get back."

"But," protested Sora, but he was cut off.

"He's right, Sora," said Leon, bringing out his Gunblade, "We'll handle things here. You go make sure Ventus is alright."

(AN7)

"You guys go ahead, I need to get something real quick," said Aqua, as she took off.

"Go guys, I'll stay with her," spoke up Takuya.

Sora didn't like it, but consented as he, Roxas, and Xion, headed for the Gummy Ship. Aqua ran in a different direction, with Takuya on her tail. This left the rest of the fighters to engage in yet another battle to determine the future of Radiant Gardens.

(Restoration Site)

Aqua headed as fast as she could to where she felt something call to her. Takuya was right behind her, but she could care less about that.

"You getting your Keyblade?" asked Flamon, as he caught up to Aqua by running on all fours.

"And my Armor," replied Aqua, "I can feel it calling to me from around here."

They found a blocked entrance in wall, and a few strikes later, they entered a new place, unknown to the others.

Aqua led the way down to the Chamber of Repose, where she found her armor and her Keyblade, Stormfall. Upon picking up her Keyblade, her armor appeared on her, and she dismissed both into Hyperspace.

"Feels good to be back," said Aqua, feeling some old strength returning after gripping her Keyblade again.

"Time to go," said Takuya, taking Aqua by the shoulder and transporting them to the ship via teleporter.

(AN8)

(Radiant Garden Sewers)

While the battle raged on up above, Master Xehanort, in his original body, stood next to Braig and Vanitas as he looked at his prisoner. After his Heartless and Nobody remerged, his own Heart and Body were restored separated from Terra's. He finally had his Keyblade back, but at the cost of the power and youth that Terra's body gave him. Unable to merge with him again, he settled on finding another host. This new host would bear the power of Twilight and result in an even stronger transformation. His prisoner looked at him with loathing, given his past twelve years as a prisoner in his own body didn't help his anger towards Xehanort. If there was one good thing that came from this, was that Xehanort, being a True Master, despite wielding Darkness, granted Terra the rank of Master that Eraqus wanted to grant, even if he could not officially. This allowed Terra new abilities that he became aware of during his twelve-year imprisonment. The only thing left to do was employ one of those abilities without alerting Xehanort, or Vanitas. Braig he could handle by himself at this point, but not Vanitas or Xehanort. So, he patiently waited as Xehanort did, even while glaring at the old man.

(AN9)

(Castle Oblivion)

On the way over, Aqua was impressed at the new travel method Mickey utilized, rather than an unpredictable Star Shard. As they landed, Aqua couldn't help but smile upon looking at the domain she created. As they got closer, Aqua brought out Eraqus's Keyblade and disabled the defense measure against intruders. How the Organization was able to do it was beyond her, save for maybe Xemnas. She wouldn't put it past Xehanort's Nobody to find a way around her enchantments. As they headed through the Castle, Sora could just feel the memories creep their way back. Xion could feel her memories as well, being slightly darker than Sora's due to her being created here. Takuya looked at the castle in slight curiosity. He had never been here on his travels, but something told him he didn't want a return visit on his own.

Aqua led the way inside, only for Unversed to appear inside the castle as well.

'Great,' thought Aqua, getting tired of fighting Unversed, as well as Heartless in the Realm of Darkness, 'The moment I take down the protection spells, and Vanitas jumps at the chance to make this harder.'

Everyone summoned their weapons, Takuya changing into Aldamon and Sora tapping into his Wisdom Form, Shooting Star at the ready. As they battled, Aqua tapped into her Ghost Drive Command Drive for more power. Shortly before Sora finished the last Unversed, his Keyblade disappeared, causing the Unversed to counter his attack and force him back into his Normal Form. Aldamon reacted quickly and struck down the Unversed before it could continue its assault.

"What happened?" asked Sora, bewildered by that turn of events "Why did the Shooting Star disappear like that?"

"It might be Mickey," said Aqua, "I remember him wielding it twelve years ago when he helped Ven, and I battle the Unversed and Vanitas. He might have called it back to him for a reason. Something might have happened to his King's Crown."

Sora called out the Kingdom Key, and felt reassured that it appeared without hesitation.

"You'll have to ask him when we get back," said Takuya, "Let's keep going."

After a while of seemingly wandering the halls, Aqua stopped right in front of a wall and summoned Eraqus's Keyblade. She pointed it at the wall, which opened for her, and revealed the Room of Awakening. The five of them entered, and saw Ventus sleeping, as he was when Aqua first placed him there. After ten years, the only thing that stood out was his hair, which was even crazier that Sora's now. Sora, Roxas, and Xion felt a small pull from their hearts, and Aqua and Takuya noticed their reaction. Aqua summoned Stormfall and pointed at Xion first. Xion prepared herself as Aqua fired a beam of Light as Xion, bringing out a small sphere of light from within her. Next, she aimed at Roxas, who stayed focused as another small sphere of light appeared in front of him. She then turned to Sora, who almost looked frightened. Takuya saw the fear in his eyes, and hoped Sora could summon enough courage to withstand what was to come. Aqua fired the beam at Sora. A sphere even bigger than Xion and Roxas appeared and the three spheres merged before returning to Ventus's body, where it belonged. Now was the moment of truth; was Ven ready to reawaken and battle once more?

(Chapter End)

Sorry, but I HAD to leave it on some kind of Cliffhanger.

I know there are a LOT of questions going around. What's going to happen to Sora? Will he still be able to wield the Keyblade? What happened to Mickey's King's Crown? Will Terra be free?

And so many more!

Well, you're just going to have to find out in the next chapter.

(Character Bios)

Name: Sora

Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, World Savior

Weapons: Keyblade(s), Twilight

True Love: Kairi

Name: Kairi

Occupation: Princess of Light, Keyblade Wielder

Weapons: Light, Destiny's Embrace

True Love: Sora

Name: Riku

Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, World Savior

Weapons: Way to Dawn and Soul Eater, Darkness

True Love: Not known as of now

(I know you know I'm going to have Riku/Xion, but give me a break. I'm not putting it in at this point)

Name: Roxas

Occupation: Former Nobody of Sora, Keyblade Wielder, former Member of Organization XIII

Weapons: Keyblade, Light and Darkness in combination with Xion

True Love: Namine

Name: Namine

Occupation: Former Nobody of Kairi, Memory Manipulator

Weapons: Memory Chains in connection with Sora

True Love: Roxas

Name: Xion

Occupation: Former Replica of Sora/Roxas, Former Member of Organization XIII

Weapons: Keyblade, Light and Darkness in combination with Roxas

Name: Aqua

Occupation: Keyblade Master, World Savior

Weapons: Keyblade, Light

True Love: Unknown as of this point

(I will reveal this pairing either next chapter, or the one after that. I don't know just yet how long this fic will be.)

Name: Ventus

Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, World Savior

Weapons: Keyblade, Light

True Love: ?

Other: I am making Ventus's home as Destiny Islands. It makes sense with what I am trying to do.

Name: Vanitas

Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, Master of Unversed

Weapons: Keyblade, Darkness

Other: Dark half of Ventus's Heart

Name: Terra

Occupation: Keyblade Master, World Savior

Weapons: Keyblade, Darkness

True Love: ?

Name: King Mickey

Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, King of Disney Castle

Weapons: Shooting Star/King's Crown

True Love: Minnie

Name: Xehanort

Occupation: Keyblade Master, Enemy of every defender of Kingdom Hearts

Weapon: Keyblade, Darkness

Other: Home World IS Destiny Islands apparently.

Name: Lea/Axel

Occupation: Former Member of Organization XIII

Weapons: Chakrams and Fire

I think that's enough this chapter.

Author Notes:

AN1: I know it's only Xehanort that's supposed to be from Destiny Islands, but I thought this would make more sense, given that I'm having Roxas as a separate entity.

AN2: For the most part, Organization XIII is content with their hearts. Braig/Xigbar is the exception. Also, this is my theory, where Kingdom Key and King's Crown/Kingdom Key D are both fragments in the X-Blade. Should they reunite by being pitted against each other by the right people, they would reform into the X-Blade.

AN3: Well, considering how much of Birth By Sleep you know about, you would know that Lea wants a rematch against Ventus. Also, be careful what you wish for, you might just get it in the worst way possible.

AN4: Since Sora looks like Vanitas, and wearing his KH2 Outfit didn't really help Aqua in distinguishing the two from each other. The only noticeable differences are the hair and eyes.

AN5: He's only been wielding the Keyblade for a couple of years; it takes more than that to be a Master. Also, Aqua's been there for twelve freaking years! If she didn't get any better, something must be wrong.

AN6: I originally had something different, but I kinda needed something different that Heartless and Nobodies and they were the only thing I could think of.

AN7: Leon and the others only know of Ventus in passing, even though they never met directly before.

AN8: Well, Aqua DOES need her armor AND Keyblade to face the upcoming challenges.

AN9: Again, my theory. If the game does something different when it finally released KH3, then that will be canon while this is even MORE AU than before.

Like I said before, I don't know how long this is going to be, but I WILL try to include some other worlds into this. At least Neverland, Olympus Coliseum, and a few others, I just haven't decided yet.

Until next time…

Later,

RDF1