Before I begin, I would like to clarify a few things.

1. All my other stories are on hold as I try to figure out an actual plan for them or if I even can find a way to continue them.

2. I'm writing this over on Spacebattles with the help of Stewart92, whose A Skittering Heart indirectly inspired this. If you are a fan of Worm and Kingdom Hearts I recommend it.

Kingdom Hearts

A Day Later

The sun beat down on Sora's face as he looked behind them, the Island, his home for most of life was gone, the tips of the lush green trees sinking below the horizon. "Well, the island is finally out of sight. I can't believe we're finally on our way. I was nervous in case the raft blew away or something last night." he said, his grin stretching as the wind blew in to the white sail.

Riku laughed from his place by the rear of the raft, his firm grip on a single oar. He looked at peace, more relaxed than he had in a long time Sora thought.

"Yeah, nothing but smooth sailing and new worlds ahead." he said, his tone leaking excitement as he stood up to gaze forwards into the distance. Kairi giggled as she looked at them both.

"I wonder where we'll end up?" She said amused at their grins. Sora shrugged.

"Anyway, everywhere! I want to see it all!" He said slightly jumping, making the raft wobbled. Riku pushed him down with a roll of his eyes.

"Somewhere with food, besides fish and coconuts hopefully."

Kairi hummed and agreed, her eyes sparkling in a sly glow.

"Alright guys, lunchtime! We've got fish jerky and coconut milk."

Groans came from both boys as she laughed. Which caused Riku and Sora to look at each other and smile before they reached for their share.

As the trio dug in, the sound of their laughter rang out over the water.

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This happy attitude was not shared by another group of travelers as they were returning to their ship.

"Uh, Donald, are you sure we should be leaving?"

"We looked all over this town, Goofy, and found no trace of the "Key." Leon and his friends can stay and keep an eye out; we need to find the King."

"Okay, Donald. I just hope we-Look! A star's going out!"

"This is bad...Hurry! We got to find that Key!"

"Wait for me Donald!"

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"Smooth sailing, Riku? Talk about jinxing." Sora said with a grunt as a gust of wind hit them.

"Shut up Sora, and get that sail tied down!" Riku snapped as he struggled to hold on to a rope. Kairi held on to the supplies as best she could, but the rocking raft was making her grip loose.

The three friends were deciding who would have first shift on night watch when a dark storm appeared out of nowhere. Now the trio was desperately trying to keep the raft afloat.

"Guys, quit fighting. We need to-Look out!" Kairi screamed.

A giant wave loomed over their tiny raft. Sora barely had enough time to grab his friends and dive before it smashed the raft to pieces.

Sora felt like he was trapped. The water was black and felt oily, he couldn't breath, he couldn't move. He felt Kairi struggle as he and Riku tried to paddle upwards, but the darkness seemed to close around them. Riku let go of Kairi's hand and slapped at the darkness like a caged animal, his eyes desperate.

Sora felt Kairi begin to sink faster than him, he didn't let go, even when she started to drag him under. He swam with everything bit of strength left.

Reaching out in panic, he felt his hand grasp something.

And there was light.

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Sore felt like he was dreaming. Everything was so surreal and hazy.

"Squall! Come here, I think I found the Keyblade wielder!" A voice shouted.

Sora's eyes fluttered closed as he heard the man say one last thing.

"Kids? Well, beggars can't be choosers I guess. Come on, let's get them inside. We need to hide them fast."