A Heart Renewed

By: CrimsonCrome

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts, any of the Final Fantasies, or any of the companies who do. I only write these stories under the permission of the owners.

A/N: Please consider the rating of teen. It is rated teen in case of graphic killing scenes, and other violence. Also, be forewarned that there may be religious material included in this story, so if you take offense then you don't have to read it, but you may just be moved if you do. Thanks.

Prologue

It was barely evening when Sora first awakened to the sound of a lone flute whispering its tune on the fading winds of twilight. He had been napping on the sand, soaking in the sun and listening to the waves. It was a small blessing that he did not get sunburned easily, for he took these naps often on the sand. He usually awoke to something that changed in his environment, usually Kairi's voice.

However, this particular evening, it was the sweet music of a silver flute that filled his ears and stirred his senses. Hoisting himself up from the ground using his gloved hands, he made his way toward it, using only his sense of hearing to guide him.

He was led to the secret place, drawn to it. Sora ran his right hand along the wall, feeling the moisture on the rocks through the fabric of his gloves. The temperature of the air dropped and he shivered.

Once inside, Sora's eyes were not yet fully adjusted to the lighting. He squinted and saw a figure with it's back turned toward him. Slowly he could make out a feminine form. His curiosity was threatening to overwhelm him, but he managed to stand still and listen to the song. It's notes echoed off the walls and filled his ears. It was a beautiful song, but in a way lonely.

Then abruptly it ended and the figure whirled to face him.