Chapter 2: Dream.

The last thing Drex knew was going to sleep. Then the feeling of falling. When he opened his eyes he saw blackness. He didn't know where he was or what was going on. He tried summoning starlight to open a DTL(Door To Light) back home, but couldn't. He tried calling for Chirithy but no answer. As he was looking around a...voice came out of nowhere.

So much to do,

So little time…

It sounded like it came from everywhere, and yet nowhere. He then saw something coming up from below him. It was a platform of some kind. The images were that of the Unions. He felt his fall start to slow as he came close to the platform. When he landed he felt the platform was some kind of glass.

While he looked around the platform the voice returned.

Take your time.

Don't be afraid.

The Door is partially opened. Only you can open it the rest of the way.

Now, step forward.

Can you do it?

He didn't know why, but something told him to trust this voice. He walked until he was in the center of the platform. The Voice spoke again.

Power still sleeps within you.

To his right a pedestal appeared with a sword floating on it.

If you give it form…

Another pedestal appeared in front of him. This one had a shield.

It will give you strength.

One last pedestal appeared. This one carried a wand. Drex looked at each item and wondered why they are here.

Choose well.

The Voice wanted him to choose? Fine. He trusted the voice for some reason. He decided to play along.

He went up to the sword first.

Drex hopped up on the pedestal and grabbed the sword.

The power of the warrior.

Invincible courage.

A sword of terrible destruction.

Is this the path you choose?

A sword of terrible destruction. That doesn't sound good. He figured he better check the others before he decided. He placed the sword back and got off the pedestal. He walked towards the shield next.

The power of the guardian.

Kindness to aid friends.

A shield to repel all.

Is this the path you choose?

This sounded better the the last one, but there had to be a catch. The sword had one so the other two should as well. A shield to repel all? Maybe it means more than just to repelling harmful attacks? He gets off and heads towards the final item.

The power of the mystic.

Inner strength.

A staff of wonder and ruin.

Is this the path you choose?

And there is the catch. A staff of wonder and ruin. Ruin to who? He figured this test would only let him choose one. He had to think carefully on his…

After thinking about it for a few minutes he chose the sword. The shield was nice as well as the wand, but just defense and magic won't be enough for what's out there. He picked up the sword and accepted his path.

Your path is set…

Now, what will you give up?

Give up? He looked towards the staff and shield and realized that he had to choose whether to give up magic or defense. Should he weaken his magic powers, or his defense?

After thinking about it he chose to give up the staff. He just wasn't that strong with magic anyway like his other techniques. After he gave up the staff the voice came back.

You've chosen the path of the warrior.

You gave up the path of the mystic.

Is this the form you choose?

Drexel nodded his head. The pedestals disappeared along with the items.

You've gained the power to fight.

Use this power to protect yourself and others.

The platform suddenly broke apart. Drex found himself falling once again. He screamed as he fell for about five minutes. After that he figured he should wait for a while. He saw another platform heading his way. This one just master Ira on it. There were pictures of other members of his Union next to Master Ira.

When he landed the voice came back.

There will be times you have to fight.

At that moment Drex noticed dark spots on the platform that were moving. The spots then rose as they took shape. 'Shadow Heartless?! Where is my Keyblade when I need it?!' He thought. He kept trying to summon Starlight with no success.

Keep your light burning strong.

When it said that the sword from before appeared in his hand. He was confused for a moment by dodged a swipe from the heartless. 'Don't question it Drex. Just fight.'

He slashed at each Heartless there taking them down after five hits. He could use his abilities but couldn't. So he kept attacking with the sword. After he defeated them the platform decided to disappear.

After falling for a few minutes falling he started to see the next platform. This time Master Ava was on it with members of her union. He started heading to the center of the platform when the voice yelled out.

Behind you!

Hearing the urgency Drex quickly turned around to block. A shadow heartless tried to attack him from behind. He kicked it back and stabbed it in the head with the sword dispersing it. He looked around for more but didn't see any. As he was about to relax eight more shadows appeared.

"I had to test my luck." Drex said sarcastically. He then attacked them with his sword. This was a little different. They sunk to the ground more often now. He had to be careful or the ones that were in the ground would sneak behind an attack when he is busy with the others. After taking three out they started sinking into the ground again. Only this time they started to cover the platform in darkness. When it got under him he felt like it was pulling him in. He saw himself being pulled into the darkness like it was trying to drown him.

"LET ME GO!" He screamed, but to no avail. He was pulled under felt like he was drowning. He kept fighting to get out when he suddenly felt ok. He opened his eyes to see he was on another platform. This time it was some kid with a few others. Drex didn't recognize him. Although his silver like hair looked familiar. He was probably from another Union. He just didn't know which one. He saw other kids on this platform to, but again didn't know them.

He looked around till he saw a transparent door. It was slightly ajar. He went up to it when heartless surrounded him. He brought out his sword again and fought. This time he would jump up to meet the jumping shadows in the air. After he defeated them the door became solid. He walked up to it and it opened. A very bright light shone from it and forced him to cover his eyes.

When he opened them again he was at the fountain. He saw Master Ira, Master Ava, and that silver haired kid from before. He then heard the voice again.

The Door won't fully open yet.

Take your time.

Tell me about yourself.

Confused he decided to go up to Master Ira first. "Master Ira. What are you doing here?"

Master Ira looked at him. "What do you want most from this world?"

The sudden question confused Drex. He pondered for a bit on it. Another test. Well best answer honestly. "Well. I think to get stronger."

Master Ira looked at him for a bit. "To get stronger huh." He said before disappearing. Drex looked everywhere but couldn't see him. Just the other two here. 'So they disappear after I answer.'

He went up to the boy with silver hair and stood in front of him. "What are you so afraid of?" He asked.

Drex pondered this for a bit. "I guess, failing to protect others." He meant it to. That's why he wants to be stronger. To keep that from happening.

"Is failing really that scary?" The boy asked before disappearing. Two down. One left. Wonder what master Ava will ask? One way to find out. He walked up to her and stood before her. She was sitting on the fountain with a small butterfly on her fingers.

"Hello master Ava. What question do you have for me?" He asked. She looked at him before getting up. Letting the butterfly fly away before looking at him and smiling. For some reason unknown to him his heart started beating faster.

"What do you cherish most in life?" She asked. Drex thought hard on this. He then looked at her and told her.

"Those closest to me. My friends."

"Is friendship that big a deal?" She disappeared as well as the others.

You want to be stronger.

You're afraid to fail.

You cherish your friends.

There may be hope yet.

The area suddenly is engulfed in a bright light. When he opened them he was on another platform. When he looked at it he...didn't recognize who was on it.

The person wore a brown cloak that covered most of himself. He had a strange metal mask on his face as well. Drexel saw what appeared to be multiple weapons on him. Small swords, small crossbows, a few pistols, and other gadgets on him. Who was this person, and...why did he feel like he should know him?

The closer you get to light,

The greater your shadow becomes.

His shadow? He looked down and saw his shadow stretched out behind him. It then rose from the ground and took form. It took the form of a creature that was a few feet taller than him. It had two spear like horns on its head with two arcs in between them that formed a heart. It floated above the ground holding what looks like a wave sword of some kind. It had four wings with two on its back and two on its forearms. It's tail had a blade on the end with a heart shape hole in its chest. Drexel recognized this heartless, and was dreading this moment a lot. It was an Invisible. A high ranking heartless that expert Union members fight. He didn't even have his Keyblade! Just this sword.

But don't be afraid.

And don't forget…

Forget what?! He didn't get an answer because he had to block the Invisible's sword. The force sent him back near the edge of the platform. He then had to jump away to avoid a swipe. Turns out the sword can extend from the wave like parts like a chain sword. He ran towards it dodging as much as he could. He got swiped a few times and got cut, but he got close an attacked. The Invisible blocked and pushed back. He couldn't out muscle it and he couldn't use magic. He had to play smart or he'll die.

He jumped back then charged with a stab. It dodge and tried to punch him only for him to duck and swipe at the arm cutting it off. It then swiped at him with its tail which sent him back with a cut across his chest. He was bleeding but fine. It then used its chain attack again and he blocked it. The force was much greater than before and sent him over the edge. The invisible thinking it won pulled back on its chain sword. Only to see Drex holding on to the blade. It cut into his hand deeply but he held on as he was pulled towards the Invisible which was surprised by his move. As he came close he let go and sunk his sword deep into its head leaving it there.

He turned around to see it fall to the ground. When it dispersed the darkness from it covered the arena. "Oh man not again!?" He said knowing what was about to happen.

As he was being pulled into the darkness again he heard the voice again.

-But don't be afraid.

You hold the mightiest weapon of all.

The mightiest weapon? What did it mean? He didn't know what the voice ment as he was pulled deeper into the darkness. When his head was left it spoke again.

So don't forget:

You are the one who will open the door.

He was pulled completely into the darkness. As he was losing consciousness he heard the voice one last time.

You will one day set me free…

Partner.

Drexel woke up in shock. Gasping for air. What was that dream? He was confused about just what was going on.

"Drexel!? You ok?" His Chirithy asked. Appearing to see him in his current state.

"I'm fine Chirith. Just a weird dream is all." He said. He'll think about the dream later. "Come on. I'll get ready, eat breakfast, and then head to the park. We're training today remember." With that said he headed to his shower taking off his shirt first. He looked into the mirror and looked shocked.

The injuries he suffered the dream...were scars on him. He looked at his hand and saw the scar from grabbing the Invisible's weapon.

"Just what is going on?" Drex asked. He then went to take his shower. Pondering just what is happening to him.

AN: Hey reader. Thanks for reading chapter two of "Tales of Honor." I don't have a set schedule for this. Mainly because I don't know if anyone would like it, but don't worry. I'll try my best to make sure this won't be to long between updates. As for the ending of it I already have it planned.

Anyway thanks for reading. Leave a review to let me know what you think.

Disclaimer. I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any Disney themes you guys will see.