AN: Wow I wasn't expecting much for this fic!(especially considering I haven't written for anything in a long time). I'm glad many of you enjoy this! So far I have a set plan for what each chapter is going to be about and I've gotten at least 10 chapters planned; but that could very well change depending how things go.

Dark Mage Wyvern Lord: Yeah, tbh I just got into Kingdom Hearts in November of last year. One of my friends helped introduce me and she showed me some cute artwork revolving around this type of Au and I was instantly on board(it was only like two pics but still!). I'm glad you enjoyed chapter 1 and I hope you enjoy this one!

warrior of six blades: Pretty sad huh? But yeah, this Au still follows the main plot of kh to a degree, there's just a few changes to how some things play out. You'll see some of those changes in this chapter.

Chirithy564: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Anyways, here's chapter 2!

~Enjoy!~

She was always told to follow her heart, and while she knew from experience that it had always helped, she was beginning to grow desperate in finding her son.

She was not alone in her search though; her two closest friends had agreed to help find the boy. They said it was the least they could do, and she couldn't have been any more grateful.

"Aqua?"

Aqua turned from her spot to see both Terra and Ven approaching her; she looked each one of them over before settling on their eyes and seeing the restlessness and guilt filled in them. She had always told them that they could take breaks whenever they wanted, but just like her, they refused to properly rest until they could at least get a clue on where Sora was. They felt just as much responsible in not preventing his kidnapping, saying how they should have payed more attention to his safety. While this response, from the both of them, surprised her, it reminded her of exactly how lucky she was to have them.

Terra cleared his throat before giving a side glance to Ven," Ven and I were thinking, maybe we should split up. We could cover more ground by going to separate worlds."

Aqua gave a concerned look before turning her gaze back towards the horizon as she had been doing prior to their arrival.

"Are you sure?", Aqua asked," I wouldn't want you guys to get hurt out there."

Ven gave a small smile," Yeah maybe it won't be easy having each other to back us up, but if we want to find Sora, this is better. Don't worry Aqua, we can take care of ourselves just fine; we know you're a mom, but you don't have to take care of us too."

The blue-haired woman let out a small laugh as she turned back towards her two friends with a smile," I suppose you're right; but still, both of you, stay safe, okay?"

Two head nods were her response before they all parted ways.

"If I had known of all the dangers that were after them, I would have persisted in us staying together. Now, not only have I lost my own son, but Ven is in the castle asleep, and I'm stuck in the Realm of Darkness as a result of giving Terra a chance to escape. I can only hope, that either he can find Sora and get us out, or I can find a way out myself."

The sound of waves reached Aqua's ears as she continued to walk forward. Coming into her line of sight was a vast ocean; when she got closer, she also saw a figure in a black cloak sitting on a rock near the shore.

Aqua felt herself tense up at the familiar article of clothing. Memories of that horrid day flooded her mind as she struggled to breath. Her keyblade materialized in her hand as her grip tightened on the handle, the command of calling out a spell on the tip of her tongue.

"You know, it would be wise to think before you act."

Startled, Aqua slightly lowered her keyblade as she stared as the figure; hearing the voice, she could at least conclude that it was male. She quickly regained her composure as she glared at the back of the figure," Don't try to play games with me, so drop the act and tell me where my son is!"

She was shaking; her fear and anger of something having happened to Sora was making her lose her composure bit by bit. Her grip tightened even more as the man let out a chuckle.

"I'm afraid I don't know where your son is, never mind I don't know who he is."

Confused, but still on alert, Aqua raised a brow," What do you mean you don't know? You're the one that kidnapped him when my world was overtaken by darkness, you're even wearing the same cloak from-!"

"I am not one of them, I can assure you that," he interrupted," to be honest, I'm not even sure how I got this, nor do I remember how I got here in the first place."

"Not one of them," Aqua muttered before a tone of disbelief reached her voice," Wait, is there more than one?"

The figure nodded," Yes, there was an entire organization, they called themselves Organization XII. If I can recall correctly from the scraps of my memories, there was a boy who fought against them; I'm sure he and his friends put a stop to them."

Aqua let her body relax when she realized that the man was no danger to her and let the information process in her head; one of those people had taken Sora, but now it seemed they were all defeated.

Aqua let out a dry laugh,"Just when I thought I had a clue, now he could be anywhere."

The sound of waves filled the silence that fell over the two; Aqua went to excuse herself to continue her search when the man spoke up.

"You said your son was taken from you by someone in a black cloak, yes?"

Aqua nodded, forgetting that the man couldn't see her with his back still turned to her," Yes, when my world was being covered in darkness, I was asked to help keep it from overtaking everything. I didn't want to leave my son alone, but at the time, I believed he would have been safe in one of the rooms. It wasn't until I was saw the figure did I regret leaving him."

Silence fell over the two as Aqua struggled to recall the event with tears forming in her eyes. Swallowing the lump in her throat, she continued," At first, I thought my son was still safe in the room, but then….the person turned around, and all I could do was stare in horror as...as they held him in their grasp. I couldn't do anything. They threatened to hurt him if I moved, so I stood where I was….and watched them disappear through a portal."

The man had turned from his spot to see a few tears stream down Aqua's face.

"I-I felt s-so powerless. All I could do was watch a-as they took him, a-and hearing him c-c-cry out for me.."

Aqua let out a few sobs as she tried to calm down. She didn't know why she told this man about what befell her and her son, but she found she couldn't stop, and spilled everything.

The man waited for her to calm down before speaking up again," I cannot offer much comfort in words but, I believe you do not have much to worry about."

Aqua wiped the tears from her eyes as the man continued," Like I explained earlier, the Organization was taken down. If anything, I'm sure the ones who fought them, may have already saved your son, especially considering how kind hearted that one boy was. Wherever he went, he arrived with keyblade in hand, always ready to help those in need."

Keyblade?

Aqua quickly turned her head to look at the man in shock.

"Wait, did he happen to tell you his name? Was it Terra or Ven?"

The man stayed still as if thinking on how to answer as Aqua clasped her hands together and waited with bated breath. Slowly, he shook his head and Aqua again sighed in defeat.

"Should've known."

After a while, the man spoke again," How long has it been since I met him? At least a year now, perhaps more. Back then, my heart was clouded with vengeance. I did terrible things, both to him and his friends. I brought unhappiness to more lives than one. I felt something must be done."

Aqua looked up from the ground and stared at the man as he continued to speak.

"Was that why? A means of clearing my conscience? Or perhaps out of a sort of scholarly instinct? While the boy slept his long sleep, I hid the results of my research inside him, transplanting the data to where it might best serve a purpose. In fact, I would like to believe maybe he can set things right. A boy like him who touches so many hearts. He could open the right door, and save all those people whose lives I managed to ruin. So many are still waiting for their new beginning, their birth by sleep. Even me, and even you."

Aqua raised a brow, her curiosity peaked as she took a step forward.

"What's this boys' name?"

The man looked up to stare over the water.

"His name is..."

"Mommy! Mommy! Look what I made!"

"Oh? What is it?"

"A keyblade! Uncle Ven helped me make it so when I'm old enough I can be a Master just like all of you!"

"You want to be a Keyblade Master?"

"Yeah! I wanna be like you and Uncle Ven and Uncle Terra! Then I can help people!"

"Sweetheart, you don't have to be a Keyblade Master to be able to help people."

"I don't?"

"No, just by being kind and lending a hand to those in need is more than enough. Follow your heart and let the light guide you; power comes from other places than just a keyblade. Can you remember that?"

"Yes Mommy."

"Good, why don't you go back and see if Ven needs your help?"

"Okay! Bye Mommy! Love you!"

"Love you too..."

"Sora."

For a moment, she forgot how to breath. She could only stare as the man's words repeated themselves in her head; and with each repeat, tears formed in her eyes as her body began to shake. A smile started to form as she let out shaky laughs as the feeling of relief engulfed her heart.

Just when she thought she was back to square one, she finds out that Sora is out there; and not only is he safe, but he's helping many people throughout countless worlds. Although hearing that he was practically putting himself in harm's way should have had her in a state of panic, she allowed herself sometime to relish the fact that she finally somewhat knew of his whereabouts.

The woman almost immediately started bombarding the man with questions; questions on how he looked, if he seemed okay, how old he may have looked and more.

The smile on Aqua's face did not leave for a long time.

Quick Note: Just so you guys know in advanced, there is the possibility of delays when uploading chapters in the future. For the past few weeks my computer has been acting up and literally turns off at random times; and then it takes a long time for it to turn on again, I'm lucky if I can get through a whole day/session with it on. I'm going to get it checked(cause my computer is where I mainly write, upload stuff, and do practically everything) but I just wanted to give a heads up just in case.