Author's Note: To be honest, this story could take place in a matter of two situations. While I really intended it to be just before Kingdom Hearts 2 started, one could also take it as a sequel to 13 Days and have this be an extension of the events that happened within. Either way, though, this isn't going to be a long one, and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Disclaimer: Kingdom Hearts belongs to Square-Enix and Disney, and not Star Ribbon. But I think we all knew that.

Definitely Unexpected

"So, why were we gathered here?"

It was earlier in the morning than I would have liked to have come into the Usual Spot, I have to admit. I yawned as I plopped down into the couch. How early was it, anyhow? Something around nine thirty AM? I may be a bit of a morning person, but that was normally when I actually woke up. The others did seem surprised at my tired-looking face and behavior, but they didn't say anything; I suppose they were blaming puberty or late-night reading.

Hayner shrugged at me, yet he still gave me a weak smile. "Who knows," He responded. "But it must be a good reason if Pence called us here."

Really, that was who summoned the four of us here?

Roxas ran his hand through his hair as he looked at me. I offered him a weak smile - the poor guy always did look like he had no idea what was going on these days.

"Cheer up, Roxas," I called to him. "I bet he won't take too much longer. It's not like Pence to be late, after all."

He nodded.

I turned my gaze to the doorway as I saw Pence enter the door. However, as the three of us rose to greet him, we could see a man suited entirely in black behind him.

What could he possibly want with us?

Roxas glared; it seemed that he knew the man a little too well. But how could he? The man... looked completely unfamiliar.

"He's a representative from Daybreak Channel," Pence explained, motioning for us to let our guard down. "He told me something really cool that I agreed to, but… before I wanted to go completely with it, I figured you guys may hear him out."

I exchanged glances with my friends. This wasn't sounding so good by the minute...

The man coughed to get our attention (which worked really well). "I had heard that you four get along well with children," He stated.

"Well, it's Olette that's actually good with the kids," Hayner quickly responded, rubbing the back of his neck.

I nervously smiled; he did have a point there. While the others did get along with kids to some degree, I was the one who always got along the best with Vivi when we met up at various stores; I'd been the one with the most babysitting gigs.

The man ignored Hayner, continuing. "Anyways. I was wondering if you four would be interested in doing a special episode for this new TV show."

Any negative feelings the boys might have had about the entire thing flew out the window. Hayner's face lit up; I could see Roxas smile weakly.

"Really," Roxas questioned. "Are you sure that we're even old enough to do something like this?"

Hayner shushed him by placing his arm over Roxas's neck, effectively soon ruffling his best friend's hair. "Bonehead, shush! This sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity."

Pence grinned. "It is. So, you guys ready to sign on?"

"Heck yes!"

We all laughed at Hayner's immediate agreement. "But you don't even know what show you're signing yourself up for," I pointed out. "It might not be that great - and we all know it's dealing with kids."

The man cracked a weak smile as he pulled out four papers and four pens. "I've all talked about it with your parents, and they said that it was a great idea. You'd all make great role models. Now, will you please sign?"

Hayner was the first to immediately loosen his grip on Roxas and sign. "Come on, guys!" He insisted, grinning as he signed his name with a flourish. "I bet this'll be great!"

Pence was the second.

Roxas and I exchanged glances.

"Are you sure this is the right thing? We haven't even read the fine print," I insisted.

Roxas shrugged. "We'll know for sure when it's done. Besides, how bad can it be?"

He was the third to sign. Reluctantly, I took a pen and signed the fourth paper.

The man gave us a real smile. "Great! You won't regret it. Meet me tomorrow downtown and I'll show you where to go."

He handed me a pamphlet, then leaving for the other side of town. I opened it as quickly as I could, skimming the pages.

"Uh, guys...?"

They all looked at me with worried faces. "What is it, Olette?"

I sighed, holding the pamphlet out. "We all signed up to be the special hosts for their latest kiddie show - The Twilight Kids."

"No. Freaking. Way."

I nodded. "Yes way, Hayner. That's why I told you to read the fine print."

So, you guys are wondering why my friends and I are throwing such a fit? Well, Twilight Kids was a show aimed at preschoolers in... fittingly, Twilight Town (it was a local show). While it was a cute show in theory, as it was about four kids and how they taught younger children life lessons, it... was a little embarrassing to admit that you watched it, if only because it was meant for a much younger audience.

That, and well... peer pressure always kicked in. So while I was exposed to more children's shows than others, the thought of hosting this show was a little mortifying. (Okay, maybe more than a little) But - that was why the guy had said we'd make great role models.

And Pence had actually agreed to this? It was a little surprising, really.

Pence laughed nervously as we all turned to look at him. "Seriously, guys! I knew just as much as you did! But... err... how bad can it really be?"

"It says that we're only signed up to do a special episode since the regular guys are going to be on vacation," I added. "But... the Twilight Kids? That's a show that only really, really little kids watch..."

Roxas grimaced. "We're doomed."

Hayner, Pence, and I nodded in agreement. I was definitely seconding that motion - I may love kids, but what was I thinking when I signed that? Sweet lazy days at home had never looked so good.