He stands triumphantly, his Keyblade in his hand, looking upon the faces of those he relies on. Ready for the journey that lies ahead. But . . . who is he?

Apprentice to the good doctor . . .

Master of warcraft . . .

Friend and enemy . . .

Savior of worlds . . .

Warrior of in-between . . .

Embracer of darkness . . .

Among other things, he is a hero. And no matter what anyone says, he won't stop being a hero for those who need him. But . . . who does need him?

An old friend who has fallen and returned . . .

A girl who needs him as much as he needs her . . .

A young apprentice that serves with loyalty . . .

An illusion that is now one . . .

A secret organization he brought together . . .

A lost brother and sister . . .

Knights that only want justice . . .

Other people don't want him to be a hero. And they will stop at nothing to bring him down. But . . . who wants to slay a noble hero?

A quartet of fallen friends who seek revenge . . .

The puppetmaster that ruined his life . . .

An evil humanoid who is everyone . . .

The Puppetmaster who seeks a new puppet . . .

A life. Full of turmoil, joy, and loss. For here he is, at his middle, beginning, and end.