Author's Note: Hello everyone! Thanks for clicking the link to this story. This is the second try at a Kingdom Hearts fic for me, the first was a pretty sorry attempt and doesn't exist on this site any longer. Anyway I hope you enjoy!

I'm trying to write this story in the style of A Song of Fire and Ice, so wish me luck.

Disclaimer: Kingdom Hearts and all associated characters, locations and histories are the sole property of Square Enix, I own nothing but my imagination and love for the series.

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COSMOS : THE PROLOGUE

Order and Chaos, two forces that have shaped the world as we know it, and will continue to forge the world until the end of time.

The law of energy and entropy. Forces beyond the control of mankind, beyond perhaps, even their understanding. However laws of physics mean nothing when it comes to the gods.

My name is Cosmos, The Bringer of Order, She Who Forges Worlds. Since the dawn of time, the forces of Entropy are at ends with my own, Lorded over by one who is both kin and enemy, compliment and hurdle, the Mad God, Chaos.

Together, we created worlds, destroyed worlds, neither of us taking precedence. To those as powerful as us, the actions of Man are as insignificant as ants scurrying on the great mountains.

And yet...mankind refuses to be forgotten, and the intertwining destinies of some of the greatest men and women of history will forever change the future of the worlds.

Sora, the chosen wielder of the Keyblade. With a heart as pure as the rising sun and a will as unyielding as the mighty oaks, the young warrior travels across time and space in search of his friends.

Yuna, a young woman holding a rare and dangerous magic within her. For one who holds great power, there are always others who seek to take it away.

Kain, a disgraced dragoon desperately searching for redemption from his past sins.

Roxas, the Nobody who is blessed and cursed with a heart. An outcast among outcasts, he searches for his own place in the world.

Riku, one born of light and chooses to walk the path of darkness.

Leon, having long since cast his name aside, the mercenary formerly known as Squall Leonhart fights to protect his home.

Rinoa, a woman with the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Having inherited the power of a Sorceress, she spends her days in isolation from all others, furiously fighting for control.

Hope, an ordinary boy with the strange ability to see the future. Hunted and persecuted for his gift, all he desires is peace.

Tifa, a powerful warrior who's strength of arm cannot hide the wounded heart she carries, no matter how much she wishes it could.

For warriors, the vanquishing of one's enemy is paramount. Few things matter except that the adversary must be defeated. No one understands this better than Cloud, who will not know rest until he conquers the darkness.

Yes...mankind are a strange species. Warlike, aggressive and emotional. However, the heart is truly what separates man from any other.

Thus begins the tale.

A Tale of Hearts and Destiny.