Well this is a twist. This story is my AU version of what I think is the whole point of Kingdom Hearts series. I know the third game is being made and should be out by the end of this year or into early next year. This story will be as canon as possible, limited only to the extent of my knowledge of the Kingdom Hearts series.

Disclaimer! I do not own Kingdom Hearts, that honor belongs to Tetsuya Nomura, Square Enix and Disney. I do not own the cover art.

This is going to be one of my bigger, grander stories so, i hope you enjoy. :)

As I count the stars I often wonder...

...Why does darkness surround them?

Is it because people are always fighting the darkness in their own hearts?

Have they given in and let darkness take hold?

Is there no one who can make them see that light is so much stronger?

This universe needs a hero, one who can conquer the darkness...

...One who's heart is filled with light...

Perhaps then the stars can form a constellation.

Prologue

It was the dead of night as three cloaked strangers arrived on Destiny Islands. At a nod from the one in the middle the two on either side tied up the boat to the docks as they made their way ashore. They were on a mission, one they could not fail. Everything they had worked for led up to this one important task.

They made their way inside the secret cave that led to the world's heart. It was there that they found a door with no handle. It was sealed by a powerful force that couldn't be broken, except with one tool. The leader nodded to the others who melded into the shadows of the cave as he pulled out a sword. It was no ordinary sword. It's blade was pitch black and it seemed to sing out with a hollow voice, one filled with endless nightmares. The hilt of the blade was like that of a tombstone shaped into a cross and carried the same ominous aura as a graveyard.

He brought the blade close to the door and touched it. A loud piercing scream echoed from the blade in a powerful wave. The cry carried itself out of cave and over the surrounding area. But, no one heard it, it's cry was silent to everyone who resided in that world. All except for one person.

Sora sat bolt-upright from his bed. His heart pounding in his chest as that piercing cry woke him. Without giving it a second thought, he knew something was wrong and he also somehow knew where it was coming from. He quickly got dressed, making sure he was wearing the magical clothes the three good fairies had given him.

Sora thought back to that feeling he had when he locked the door to his own world some time ago. This chilling echo carried the same feeling, only it was different. Something was wrong and he had to make sure no one was trying to get to the core of his own world.

Once he arrived on the small island, Sora dashed for the secret cave. He stopped at the entrance as a new feeling engulfed him: fear. It was as if something very evil was lurking within and despite the fact that he wielded the power of light, he still had to work up the courage to venture in.

As he slowly made his way inside Sora noticed that everything seemed okay. The paintings on the cave walls had been untouched and there wasn't a single heartless in sight. As Sora rounded the corner he immediately noticed the cloaked figure standing in front of the door.

"Who are you?" Sora asked.

The cloaked figure turned to meet Sora's gaze, though Sora couldn't see anything through the dark hood.

"Finally, you've come." His voice was cold, like a hollow whisper that chilled you to the bone. "We've been expecting you, mighty wielder of the Keyblade. But alas, you have not yet awakened to your true power, my king."

"What are you talking about?" Sora asked, getting more confused by the minute.

The hooded man ignored Sora's question and continued. "These worlds were created to serve you. We, your noble knights, have come to help you make these peasants realize their true purpose in life, to bow down at your feet as you rule over all."

The keyblade appeared in Sora's right hand as he glared at the stranger. "Alright, that's enough! The only thing you're going to realize is how quickly I can beat you!"

The hooded figure chuckled. "The power of light can never defeat me, boy."

He raised his sword and flicked the blade with his finger, causing a horrible, hitch-pitch cry to ring out. Sora covered his ears, but the cry was so powerful it forced him to his knees. The keyblade fell from his grip and the hooded figure nodded to the other two who had concealed themselves. Now was the time for them to strike.

Another cry echoed from the cave, but it didn't come from the dark blade.

I seem to be developing a habit for writing short prologues. hopefully, it only enhances the quality of the story, This fic would also fall into the Mystery category, but we're only allowed two so, ...eh. *shrug*

anyways, hope you enjoyed the first of many chapters. Please drop a review and let me know what you think. :)