Crossroads

A Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Kingdom Hearts and Pendragon Adventures crossover

Prologue: First Steps

For every ending, there is a new beginning…

The first person to realize the events about to unfold was a particular witch. She sat in a windowless room, clouded by incensed smoke and stretched out on a crimson divan, her long ebony locks caressing her pale white skin. The woman wore an elaborate black, gold, and silver kimono that somehow, despite the layers, accentuated her curves. Slowly her red eyes opened and she looked past the smoke to the ceiling, "So it's nearly upon us."

Something stirred in the hem of her kimono and out popped a round black animal with long rabbit like ears and a blue gem in its head, "What's going on Yuuko?"

The woman looked down at the black animal, "A meeting of epic proportions my dear Mokona." She gently patted the head of the small creature, a smile playing on her lips, "It will be a hard journey for them…but I have faith that in the end they will come through."

Mokona tilted its head to the side, curious as to what Yuuko meant, "Puu?"

Yuuko chuckled, her gaze moving back to the ceiling, while she was a very powerful witch, able to grant any wish and cross the very dimensions of time and space there were still some things she did not know. Like the smoke of this room, her visions could be clouded, uncertain; the events about to unfold were in that category. Yuuko felt that even the great Clow Reed would have been stumped by what was about to happen…though they had discussed the possibilities before. She closed her eyes to block out the smoke, "The only thing there is…is hitsuzen," she muttered to no one in particular. The room was quiet for a while until Yuuko sat up and turned to the single large sliding door that connected this room to the house, "Let's go pester Watanuki for a drink, shall we?"

Mokona, of course, cheered and hopped off, leaving Yuuko alone in her smoke filled room. She walked over to a panel in the wall; she slid it aside and pulled out a piece of parchment. Her red eyes scanned it and a fond smile spread across her features, "Press…I sure hope you know what weight you put on your 'nephew's' shoulders."

In a whole universe away a boy with shaggy brown hair and calm hazel eyes stood, this boy was Press's "nephew" and his name was Robert Pendragon, though he preferred people to call him Bobby. He was wearing jeans with holes in the knees, a white tank top, over that was a red shirt that had defiantly seen better days, and a pair of white sneakers.

Next to him stood his good friend (possible girlfriend) Courtney Chetwynde, a slim girl with long brown hair and fierce grey eyes. She was wearing a pair of light blue jeans and a pink shirt with the words 'Soccer' on it along with a pair of tennis shoes.

Both of their eyes were focused on what appeared to be a tunnel carved in the earth. Bobby took a deep breath and turned to Courtney, "Are you sure you want to come with me?"

Courtney nodded, "Mark doesn't know what he's gotten himself into…we have to help him."

"I had a feeling you were going to say that," Bobby said with a faint smile, turning back to the tunnel. He sighed, he couldn't help but think of all the previous times he had jumped through this tunnel, what he now knew as a Flume, and gone to other worlds or Territories.

Each one had held a new adventure more perilous than the last. As a Traveler, it was his duty to protect Halla, his Territory and all others, from destruction. He had had many victories in this battle but also had suffered many defeats…including the most recent one on the territory of Quillian where Saint Dane had turned one of the other Travelers against him in the battle for Halla. He had returned to his home territory of Second Earth to rest, only to find a distressed Courtney who quickly informed him that their best friend, Mark Dimond, had disappeared into one of the Flumes to join Saint Dane.

His rest had not lasted long to say the least and so that is why he was standing in front of the Flume now, with Courtney. She had refused to stay behind since apparently Saint Dane had lied once again about non-Travelers destroying the Flumes, seeing, as Mark was obviously not there it was safe to say that ANYONE was allowed through the mystical gates between Territories.

"Bobby…you ready to go," Courtney asked, drawing him from his thoughts.

He nodded, "Yeah. Let's go." Bobby took Courtney's hand in his and pulled her forward into the Flume, "Third Earth!" The Flume lit up in a glorious flash of crystalline light and when the light dimmed down the two were gone.

"Sora! Riku!"

The two boys looked up from where they had been talking on the beach. Sora was the shorter of the two with spiky brown hair and deep blue eyes that always seemed to have a twinkle in them. He was wearing a black short-sleeved jacket over a blue hoody with a red pocket in the front. His shorts were baggy and black, covered in numerous buckles and had two large red pockets on either side. A pair of black gloves adorned his hands while a silver crown necklace hung from a chain around his neck.

The boy beside him, a good head taller, was Riku. He had pure white hair that was long and fell down to his shoulders. The expression on his face was the opposite of the happy grin Sora wore, a somber expression, yet a light also seemed to dance in his sea green eyes…a hidden mischief that few ever saw. His outfit wasn't as extravagant as Sora's seemed to be; jeans and a white vest over a black shirt; but numerous zippers adorned his outfit as well.

Both boys watched as a girl with reddish-brown hair that fell just past her shoulders came running towards them waving a bottle around. She wore a pink and white dress that was short and clung to her lithe frame. She had cheerful indigo eyes and a bright smile on her face as if she had just received the best news in the world.

"What's up, Kairi" Sora asked, surprised at the excitement the girl was displaying. They had been back on their world for barely a day; surely, nothing had happened…yet. Then again, his previous adventures had happened so quickly it seemed, even though as he thought back to his journeys hopping from world to world in search of the two people here with him now it seemed like such a long time ago.

"Look," she said, holding the bottle up so both Sora and Riku could get a good look at the rolled up parchment inside.

Sora and Riku's eyes both widened at what they were seeing, inside the bottle was the parchment, but that wasn't really what shocked them. What surprised them was that the message inside had a seal on it that was three circles arranged in the shape of a mouse head. "From the King?" Without another word, Sora took the bottle from Kairi's hand and dumped the message out into his own. He broke the seal and unfurled the parchment, Riku and Kairi both leaning over to read along with him, although Sora read aloud anyways and as he read the three could almost hear King Mickey's through the letter:

Dear Sora, Riku and Kairi,

I know we just left you a day ago but I had to send this letter as soon as possible. It seems the power of the Keyblades may be needed sooner than we thought. Before I get to that particular problem however, I just have to tell you how thankful I am to all of you for helping the numerous worlds out against the Heartless and, most recently, the Nobodies.

Sora, you were very brave in your journeys and while your main goal was to find both Riku and Kairi, I know you did your duty as the wielder of the Keyblade as well. Thanks for fighting along side Goofy and Donald, I know you all now share a bond that will never fade away, much like your light Sora. You connect people and I hope that that power stays with you always.

Riku, our journey together took us down many dark corridors but I know now that you have found the light you were seeking. Keep in mind that you will probably always be closer to the darkness than either Sora or Kairi but know that even within the darkest of souls there is a small light that will shine forever. Light needs the Darkness just as Darkness needs the Light. Hah-hah, that's probably why you and Sora are so close, don't ya think?

And of course, Kairi, you are the person that holds Sora and Riku together and keeps them in line. While we did not get the chance to get to know each other very well I feel like I know you anyways thanks to my time with Sora, Riku, and of course, Namine.

Now to the "heart" of the matter as it were. It has been brought to my attention by a dear friend of mine that a battle of epic proportions is about to commence. It will take more than just the power of the Keyblade to win but it will play a "key" role in the deciding battle. I can't give much more information than that since this letter is already long enough but I would be happy to discuss all the details in person.

"Hey! How are we supposed to talk to the King in person," Sora asked, looking up from the letter.

Riku groaned and turned Sora's face back to the letter, "Just keep reading."

I figured since you three are now Keyblade wielders it was time you had the means to get from world to world. If you go to the other side of your island, you will find a Gummi Ship sealed behind some rocks. I sealed it with my Keyblade so you three are the only ones who can get to it. Sora knows how to drive it and knows where my castle is so you should have no problems.

See you all very soon. Your friend,

King Mickey

The trio was silent when they had finished the letter, each one dwelling on their own thoughts. "I wonder what's about to happen," Kairi finally asked with worry etched on her features.

Sora rolled up the parchment and shoved it into his pocket, "Well, there's only one way to find out." He turned to his two best friends with a big smile, "You all up for another adventure?"

Kairi and Riku exchanged glances before both smiled and turned back to Sora, "You know it," Riku replied.

"Let's go," Kairi cheered.

The brown haired boy couldn't have been happier, after his past adventures searching for Kairi and Riku he was finally going to get to go on one with the two of them by his side, just as they had dreamed about all those years ago. He turned to look out at the sun setting over the ocean, the breeze blowing through his hair and taking him back to the day they first built the raft to escape Destiny Island…

"Hey, Sora, you coming or what," Riku called out.

Sora's eyes opened and he turned around to find Riku and Kairi both standing near one of the beach huts waiting for him. He nodded and dashed forwards to join them.

Brown eyes shot open and a boy with slightly messy brown hair sat up, his eyes looking around the landscape. The arid desert greeted his eyes and he could make out strange stone temples in the distance. After seeing he was alone he looked down to find a petite girl sleeping in his arms and a white round bunny-like creature with a red jewel in its forehead was sleeping on his shoulder. So not, quiet alone…

He sighed and closed his eyes, leaning his head back against the rocky cliff he was sleeping against, or at least trying too. His eyes opened and he stared up at the stars twinkling above him, "Kurogane…Fai." The white bunny, which was also named Mokona like the creature that had been with Yuuko, stirred in its sleep when he muttered the names, "Syaoran," the small thing cried.

The boy, Syaoran by name, looked down at the white bunny and the girl he was protecting with a sad expression. It had been a long journey but they had finally gotten all of Sakura's feathers, her memories, back. Eventually they had even gotten Kurogane back to his home world and Fai…well Fai was with Kurogane. However, there was still one loose end that stood in the way…Fei Wong Reed was still alive and Syaoran had a promise, not only to himself but also to Kurogane and the others that he would make Fei Wong pay for what he had put Sakura through.

Suddenly the sky above one of the cliffs near him began to warp and from it dropped a familiar figure. It was the other Syaoran, the one that so long ago he had sealed with his right eye's magic in hopes of preventing Fei Wong's plans, but the seal had broken and the 'other' had been left to roam the worlds collecting Sakura's feathers, returning occasionally to force them on Sakura before disappearing again. Over time, to cease the confusion, the group had dubbed him Xaorayns. At least, that is what Yuuko had begun to call him, no one had quite figured out why.

Syaoran looked down at Sakura, he knew she had them all now and they were just trying to get back to the Kingdom of Clow. That is if Fei Wong didn't get her first.

Syaoran looked up at his double who was staring right at him, the blue eye he had stolen from Fai was long gone, they had retrieved that at least, and now he simply wore a patch over it. His other eye glittered in the darkness and Syaoran tensed, this would be the final fight, he knew it.

Apparently sensing the battle or the ripples of power from Xaorayns, Mokona sat up turning to look worriedly at Syaoran. He noticed this and slowly shifted out from under Sakura, leaving her to rest against the cliff, "Watch her."

"But Syaoran!"

Syaoran saw the tears in the corner of Mokona's eyes and frowned, "Please Mokona…someone has to watch her."

Mokona hopped onto a rock near Sakura's head, she stirred in her sleep but continued dreaming. Syaoran nodded and summoned his sword, unlike Xaorayns, he could perform magic, and he WAS the descendent of Clow Reed after all. With a look of determination, he set off to face Xaorayns for the last time.

In a castle far away, a small king stared out at the black sky filled with stars. He was not your average king in that he was, in fact, a mouse. He was of course the same king who had sent for Sora, Riku, and Kairi, King Mickey of Disney Castle, and he was worried. He pressed his gloved hand to the cool glass of the window before him, his eyes closing only to be interrupted by a chiming sound behind him. His eyes snapped open and he turned to see that a mirror that hung on the wall behind him was flashing. He knew what this meant and ran over, quickly pressing his hand to the mirror's glass.

At first only his reflection stared back but gradually it began to warp and shift into the image of a familiar woman, he could not help but smile as she came fully into view and stepped back, "Heya Yuuko."

Yuuko smiled pleasantly, tucking some of her long black hair behind her ear, "Hello King Mickey. I see you are doing well…I take it that you've sent them the message?"

The mouse king nodded, "You betcha. They should be on their way right now."

The woman looked away at that, "That is if they don't interfere first."

"You mean they've already made their move," King Mickey asked in shock. He frowned, looking down at the floor with a sigh, "I thought we had more time."

Her red eyes softened in sympathy, "As did I…but apparently we were both wrong." She hated seeing King Mickey so distraught so she added, "But do no worry…I'm sure Syaoran is still with Mokona…as soon as he joins up with the other two I will inform them fully of what is going on…if they don't make it to your castle by that time."

King Mickey nodded in understanding, "Alrighty." He smiled at Yuuko, "Was there anything else you needed to discuss with me?"

A troubled look crossed her features, something flickering in her red eyes for a brief moment, "Just a warning," she paused as if trying to find the words, "If something never existed in the first place…then how can it truly die?"

"Huh? What do you mean Yuuko?"

She sighed, "I can not interfere more than that." The image in the mirror flickered and Yuuko disappeared.

Hitsuzen- inevitability or fate

Disclaimer: I do not own anything in the story they belong to CLAMP, Square Enix, Disney, and DJ McHale.