Warning: This story will have a lot of spoilers if you haven't played any of the Kingdom Hearts games!

A Meeting With Destiny

One month into my journey, I found myself in a world that appeared to have no daytime. A world known as Traverse Town. I made my way down another street along a waterway that reflected the sparkling night sky. As I turned down an alley, I heard faint noises from behind me. Just as I made my way out of the alley, three shadows popped up from the ground blocking my path. These creatures were completely black with gleaming yellow eyes.

"They must be the Heartless that have been spreading darkness throughout the worlds." I thought aloud.

This was my first encounter with them so I was unsure of what to expect. All three of them sank back into the ground and rushed toward me. Before I could summon my Keyblade, a boy with spiky brown hair wearing a red jacket, jumped in front of me, facing the enemy.

"Don't worry ma'am I'm here to help, just stay back!" he instructed in a serious tone.

I was about to object when a Keyblade appeared in his hands. Maybe it was best to stay back and observe him. My eyes followed his every move as he took out the Heartless one by one. After finishing the last one, he turned around and walked over to me.

"Ma'am are you okay?" he asked concerned.

"Oh, I'm fine, thank you," I replied politely, "that was very brave of you."

His blue eyes reflected a light from within the depths of his heart, as he gave me a goofy grin. He immediately reminded me of Ven and how he always smiled the same way. I had to clear my head before the tears started to come. While I studied his features, a sense of familiarity washed over me.

He then outstretched his hand and introduced himself, "My name is Sora, I'm glad you're not hurt."

His name then fit in the missing puzzle piece to my memory. The memory of when we first met came back to me. It was like a meeting of destiny.

~Flashback~

The sun shined down on me while the ocean breeze blew through my hair. My current journey had taken me to a small island on a world known as Destiny Islands. These beautiful islands were scattered with tall palm trees that grew star shaped fruit on them, the very same fruit that Aqua had told me about just days before. If you share the fruit with someone, your destinies would become intertwined.

If only Terra had been here so we could share one together, but he was taking a different path than me. My thoughts were interrupted by the laughter of children from below the bridge I sat on. Two children, appearing to be around the age of five, ran beneath the bridge. One child had silver hair and a calming presence, the other child was a very energetic brunette.

"Hurry up or you're going to lose!" the silver haired boy called back to his friend behind him.

The young brunette stopped to take a rest and yelled, "Go on, I'll catch up later!"

The silver haired boy obliged and continued to run along the beach line. Something about the brown headed boy told me to go over to him. I jumped down from the bridge, catching the boys attention. He stared at me curiously as I walked over to him. He reminded me so much of Ven.

"Do you mind telling me your name?" I asked him with a sweet smile.

"It's Sora!" he responded with a goofy grin.

I let out a soft chuckle before asking, "So Sora, was that your friend you were racing earlier?"

"He's my best friend, his name is Riku!" he exclaimed with enthusiasm.

"So then, if Riku gets lost or wonders down a dark path, you make sure to stay with him and keep him safe." I told him as he sat there taking in every word. I gave him a heart felt smile while I thought of Terra and his conflict with the darkness.

Sora gave me an excited nod before I continued, "It's your job Sora and I'm counting on you to do it."

He gave me the biggest smile and said, "You can count on me!"

A light from within him shined brighter than ever. I then knew that he might be special enough to wield the Keyblade one day. I could only hope that Riku and Sora's friendship would last through whatever the future might bring.

Riku then called out teasingly, "Come on Sora, you're never going to beat me just sitting there!"

After saying goodbye, Sora quickly rushed off to catch up with his friend. They reminded me so much of Terra, Aqua, Ven, and I. We always playfully competed with each other, but in the end we always worked as a team. Sora and Riku undoubtedly would have there ups and downs, but I knew their friendship would last.

My mind found its way back to reality, but I still pondered on what became of their friendship. I could only hope the Keyblade hadn't torn them apart. The only way to find out was to ask Sora.

My hand embraced his in a friendly handshake as I introduced myself, "I'm Angel, it's nice to meet you Sora." I doubted he would remember me from so long ago. I continued to say, "You did rather well fighting those Heartless, but you still need some work."

His face turned red as he said, "Thanks-wait, what do you mean by that?"

I stifled a laugh and summoned my Keyblade. His expression of complete surprise made me burst into a fit of laughter which he soon joined in. After composing ourselves, he gave me a questioning look.

He seemed to ponder awhile before asking, "So you have a Keyblade too? Maybe you can-"

But his words were cut short by two worried voices and the sound of hurried footsteps. I turned around to see a dog walking upright with an oversized shield. Beside the dog was an angry looking duck carrying a wand. They both stopped in front of us as the duck tapped his foot impatiently.

Sora nonchalantly said, "Hey guys, this is Angel. Angel this is Goofy and Donald."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both." I greeted.

Their features softened as they both greeted me. Donald then turned to Sora and started to scold him. Sora rubbed the back of his head sheepishly mumbling an apology, and asked Donald something that I wasn't expecting.

"Hey Donald, do you think Angel could join us?" he asked with an innocent look that no one could refuse.

Donald angrily responded, "What do you think you're doing asking a defenseless girl to join us!"

"Wait a minute," I interjected, "I am not defenseless!"

Donald and Goofy stared in amazement as my Keyblade appeared in my hand. Sora just smiled at me before Goofy said, "I didn't know anyone besides the King and Sora had a Keyblade."

So they knew the King, maybe they would be some help after all. If the King trusted them then so could I. It felt as if I was getting closer to finding Terra already. Perhaps it was destiny that lead me to meet Sora again.