The city shone like crystal in the middle of the desert, its metal doors and steel battlements gleaming and sparkling in the hot desert sun. The city looked mighty and strong, and it must have been so sometime in the past. However, one who approaches it finds that the reality is much harsher, the city had suffered much more than the effect of the years; many of its walls were torn down, battlements demolished, shattered glass everywhere, yet people still lived there, fighting a hopeless fight against an unknown enemy. A tall man riding on a horse approached the city, he was wearing a helmet and clad in iron mail. He stopped before the gates, which opened soundlessly and let him in. as he rode towards the royal palace, he kept thinking about the new he was bringing, what did it mean? Why now? Before long, he found himself in front of the palace gates; he left the horse in the custody of the stable-boy, and walked into the palace. He entered the main hall, finding the King and his advisors waiting for him. He walked with long and firm footfalls that reflected his confidence and lack of fear towards such important people. As he stood in front of the king, he gave him the slightest and least respectful of bows, the king frowned a bit, but said nothing. The man noticed his frown, and smirked at the king's cowardice.

King: Commander Alzin, welcome back.

Alzin: Thanks, but I haven't come here to chat. I came to tell you that another two have surfaced.

King: Two! Are you sure?

Alzin: Of course, I know my job, and my people work around the clock, unlike some of the people here.

King: But two? We haven't heard of them in ages, so why have they come now?

Alzin: I do not know, and that's why I send some of my men to find them.

At that point, a young man ran into the hall, clad in armor similar to Alzin's yet lesser in quality. He ran to Alzin, out of breath and scared.

Alzin: Angelo? What are you doing here?

Angelo: My apologies commander, but I have some urgent news for you.

Alzin: Yes?

Angelo: I think you'd like to hear that news in private, commander.

Much to the king's annoyance, Alzin and Angelo walked out of the room, without even saluting him. When they were out of the hall, he struck the table in front of him with his fist, sending the wine cup flying into the air.

King: If only we had the strength….

Meanwhile, Alzin and Angelo discussed the news he brought

Alzin: So, what is the urgent news you wished to disclose to me in private?

Angelo: Commander, another one has appeared.

Alzin: three? Impossible!

Angelo: what's more is that…

Alzin: yes? What happened?

Angelo: we lost three of our chasers.

Alzin: WHAT?

After what seemed like an eternity, Sora was finally reunited with his friends, Riku and Kairi. King Mickey, as well as Donald and goofy visited them frequently, using a wormhole that he discovered while getting back to the castle. Sora was snoring peacefully in his bed, when he heard someone calling his name. Lazily, he opened his eyes, and found Kairi standing near the bed.

Sora: Kairi? What the…? How did you get in here?

Kairi: Your mom let me in, is something wrong?

Sora: no, no, but I'm just surprised, you never did that before.

Kairi: yeah, but I had to. You see……

Before she could continue her sentence, two voices cried out happily

Donald and Goofy: Sora!

Sora hardly got up in bed, before Donald and goofy jumped on top of him

Sora: you guys! I can't breathe.

Donald: we missed you, Sora!

Goofy: yup! A-hyuck!

Sora: Yeah, I missed you guys too, but get off me already.

Kairi: I'll be waiting for you on the island, Donald, goofy, come with me.

Sora: I'll be right behind you; I just need to get dressed.

Sora took off his pajamas, and put on his old black and yellow clothes he got from the fairy godmothers, as well as the small, crown shaped amulet he wore since his childhood.

Sora: Heh ... I can't even remember who gave it to me.

Sora then went out, said goodbye to his mother, and left for the island. He found them waiting by the big tree log where they used to sit for a long time.

Kairi: took you long enough!

Sora: Sorry! I'm here now, right?

Kairi: yeah yeah, listen, the king and Riku are waiting for you in the secret hideout.

Sora: Really? Why?

Kairi: I actually don't know, I'll stay here with Donald and goofy, you go ahead

Sora then turned to goofy and Donald

Sora: Be nice you guys, no crazy capers around her, ok?

Donald: of course, who do you think we are?

Sora: do I really have to answer that question?

Donald: waaak!

Goofy: Easy, Donald, Sora's just kidding…. Don't worry, Sora, we'll be good.

Sora: Ok, I'll see you later.