Kingdom Hearts: His True Destiny

Chapter 2: Their Destinies are intertwined

When Kira had finally woken up, she was back in Radiant Gardens. Looking around nothing seemed out of the ordinary, till she found a sleeping Ventus. She walked over to him and tried to wake the boy up but it was no use. This was something Kira was familiar with, Ven's heart was sleeping.

"He won't wake up." A voice said to her.

"I know Aqua, I'm afraid I have seen this a long time ago."

Aqua looked to her friend with worried eyes. She had lost her friend Terra to Xehanort, the last thing she wanted was to lose Ven as well.

"Is there anything we can do?"

"I can help but only when the time is right, will Ventus finally wake up."

Kira knew Aqua still had no idea who she truly was, or even what was wrong with her friend. She felt bad for her, she knew what it was like to feel like you have lost everything.

"If you say so Kira, I trust you. However is there anything I can do?"

The queen thought for a moment and remembered what Master Eraqus had said to her.

"A true Keyblade Master can be chosen by a former master. Given that they show the right qualities in their heart. Then only when they are ready will the blade appear to them, choosing them as their master."

She still respected the man, he had given her and Ara so much wisdom. Up until his death he was the only other person that knew of Sora. He had given them his blessings and met the young boy before the battle that took Ara's life. Kira missed him dearly.

"Actually Aqua I want you to do me a favor. Go to a world called Destiny Islands, I think there you will find what you are looking for."

Before Aqua could object or say anything Kira walked over to Ven and motioned for her to go. Kira watched as Aqua did as she was told and left to Destiny Islands. She then turned her attention to Ven, and began to guide his heart to a temporary home, so it could recover. Kira had planned on sending it to her kingdom but then she heard a voice calling to the heart. She ignored it at first but then Ven's heart tugged towards the voice.

Kira let the heart go and used her magic to follow the heart to its destination. She found herself in someone's heart. Kira looked around and saw what looked to be a round platform displaying what the heart held precious for the time being. Looking at the pictures she made out simple things that looked like what she created on Destiny Islands. Before she could put it all together the same voice spoke.

"Who are you?"

Kira turned to find a shocking sight. Standing on the platform was Sora smiling at Ventus' heart.

"I'm Ven."

"Ven why are you sad?"

"I guess because I lost someone important to me but now I'm lost and tired. Do you think I could stay with you? At least until I recover?"

Kira watched her son nod and smile at the boy's heart.

"Thank you."

Then the heart of the Ven went to Sora, who was welcoming him with open arms. Sora smiled and looked up to Kira, who was still in shock that this was her son's heart.

"Who are you?"

Kira snapped out of it when he spoke. She paused and then smiled to the boy.

"In time you shall know my dear. Just keep me close in your heart."

Sora looked disappointed then spoke again.

"Will I ever see you again?"

The queen felt hope and happiness in her heart.

"Yes dear, if you ever need me I am only a call away."

Kira then left his heart and returned to her body. She looked at Ventus again and noticed there was a smile on his face.

"May you be safe with my son Ventus, while he protects your heart, I will protect your body."

She used her magic to surround the boy's body. Kira knew it would not last forever but it would due until he finally could wake up. She then left to return to Kingdom Hearts.

When Aqua arrived at Destiny Islands she found nothing at first. She began to doubt Kira's words but then pushed that thought away. Then she heard two children playing on the beach. When she walked up to them she saw two boys. One had silver hair with bright blue eyes but it was the other boy that she was caught off guard by. He had light brown, spiky hair with ocean blue eyes, the same eyes that Kira had.

Aqua approached them slowly and smiled at them.

"Who are you?" they both asked.

"My name is Aqua, I came here to look for something."

They both looked at each other and laughed. The brown-haired boy put his hands behind his back and smiled back at her with a goofy grin. While the other just smiled.

"What is your names?"

"My name is Riku." The older boy said.

"And my name is Sora." The younger boy told her.

"Nice to meet you both."

Then Aqua felt something within her. A feeling that her Master had once mentioned to her. She looked at the boys and felt as if she had found what Kira had been meaning. So this was what it felt like when you found a chosen wielder.

"So did you find what you were looking for?" Riku asked her.

Aqua could sense potential in Riku, potential that her master had found in her. She smiled and realized exactly what Kira had been hinting for.

"Yes Riku I believe I did."

Kira was well on her way to her kingdom when she heard voices ahead. The queen then came across an older woman and a little girl. The elder walked up to Kira with bright eyes and smiled over to her.

"You must be the one."

Kira was shocked at her words.

"Excuse me?"

"Please help us, I can sense darkness coming to the gardens. I fear for the girl, they may come after her."

Kira could tell she was truly terrified. The queen could sense darkness approaching as well. She feared that this place would soon become victim to the darkness. Kira turned to the little girl, she looked over her carefully. She had red hair with blue eyes. She reminded Kira of herself years ago and could feel the potential within the girl. That moment was when the queen realized who this girl was and will be.

"I know a safe place she can reside. She will be with other children on an island far away from here. However I promise that she will be in no danger there."

The old woman looked relieved at her words. She then thanked Kira for her kindness.

"Would you like to go with her?"

The elder smiled then shook her head no.

"This is where I am meant to be my dear. No matter how much I would like to leave, I have my own destiny that can only be fulfilled here."

"I understand."

Kira turned to the young girl and held out her hand to her.

"My name is Kira what is yours?"

The young girl smiled and took Kira's hand. Then her eyes locked with the queen's.

"My name is Kairi."

Kira felt some of her power leave her and enter the girl. The queen knew one day another young soul would have to take her place among the princesses of heart, and at that moment Kairi took Kira's place as the seventh princess of heart.

Night was beginning to fall on Destiny Islands when Kira arrived with Kairi. Unfortunately she had to remove some of her memory from Radiant Gardens. It was necessary for her safety, that way no one could trace her back to the gardens.

Kairi was fast asleep in Kira's arms, the queen knew she could not be seen here. So she laid the girl down on the beach and stayed with her, waiting for someone to find her.

"Riku! There's something on the beach."

"Sora wait! You don't know what it is!"

Kira watched her son run towards her. Using her magic she made herself invisible to the boys' eyes. However her voice was clear as day.

"It's a girl Riku!"

Sora then shook her a little to wake her up. Kira watched the scene play out making sure that everything was going as planned.

"Where am I?"

"You're on Destiny Islands. What is your name?"

"My name is Kairi."

"Where did you come from Kairi?"

Kairi took a moment before she could answer. Kira on the other hand knew her answer before she could say.

"I don't know. I remember this lady but not much after."

"Don't worry maybe you'll find out one day."

Riku finally joined them and was introduced as well.

"Well let's take her to the mayor's house. He'll know what to do." Riku told them.

The other two nodded and followed Riku to the mayor's house. Kira watched them leave and for the first time in a long time, she felt at peace. Though she knew it would not last forever. The wind began to pick up and with it Kira heard what sounded like her lost love.

"Together they will grow. Building the friendship we once had. Though they may be parted from one another, their destinies are intertwined and forever a part of each other. We can only hope Kira that they will not make the mistakes that we made."