Hey Everyone. This story was originally for a different site, not That is why it has original characters in it. If I were going to make one for I would have done something different. However, that site is down for the time being while they upgrade (who knows how long that will be). So I want you to read my story. I hope you will go easy on me and tell me what you think. Thank you.

Dislaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any other Worlds that may come into play. I will probably disclaim them as they come, but this is to disclaim them all. Good day.

Chapter Two

Transport Town:

The Adventure Has Only Begun

Katie sighed. It was half a day of wandering the city and nothing was going her way. All the training she put up with seemed to almost go out the window. How was she supposed to know what to do next? She never was on her own before, let alone on a mission without any kind of direction or guide. She didn't know how to travel on her own. She was never off her own world and she had no passport or id. That would be traceable if anyone wanted to find her. Which they probably did. So underground she had to go. And finding the underground isn't easy or the UPA (United Planetary Alliance) and local police would have stopped it by now. And no luck was being had by her.

And worse she was beginning to get hungry! Without any money, or usable currency on Transport Town at least, she was out of luck. She was unsure of how she was going to survive as it was getting dark. Stores would start to close up soon.

"Hey girl, I haven't seen you around her before." It was a middle-aged man with what she assumed to be his wife. They were extraordinary in the way they were so ordinary. They stood out in nearly no way and she would have just ignored them if they didn't speak up. She actually found them odd.

"Yes? Are you speaking to me sir?" She decided to play innocent for the time being. She could use friends at the moment. Even if she hated acting this way.

"Yes. Just saying I haven't seen you before. You new here? Or lost? Tourists and travelers don't come this way unless really lost." The man smiled at her kindly.

"I guess. Just passing through."

"Come in. Join me and my family for dinner and we will help you on your way. It is getting dark and it is time for supper."

Katie looked at him for a while thinking it over. It could be a dangerous situation. But did she even have a choice? They looked innocent enough, but it could all be a facade. But what would they really have to gain from a small girl like her? She decided she would handle everything one step at at time. "Okay, I guess I will."

"May I ask you for your name?"

Katie thought for a second. Should she give him her real name? Would that be safe? Only her first name. That shouldn't cause any problems.

"Kathleen. My name is Kathleen." She didn't like when someone called her Katie when they weren't close. She liked to reserve it for people that meant something to her. Such as her family, friends, and the old man. But she didn't know about these people.

They smiled at her and went into the house. She followed them. The house was small yet nice. They obviously were poor with little to give and this was everything they had to offer. Katie was thankful for them. She was lucky to have met them.

At the table was a girl about her own age and a younger boy around 8. Both looked up and smiled kindly to her. She couldn't help but give a small smile back. It was sort of relaxing being with this family. Something she hadn't felt in years, even back when she was with her family.

The family was kind. They talked to her politely and let her eat as much as she wanted even though there was very little to go around. Katie was thankful but she felt slightly withdrawn. They were nice but she didn't open up to them. She answered their questions politely but always to the point. She didn't say anything more than she felt she had to.

Half way through the meal she got a bad feeling. What was it? She was told that feelings meant different things and that through time she would be able to understand them. But for the moment she was still learning what each one meant. Was someone nearby like when the old man was? Or was something happening like when her family was killed? She couldn't tell. But she knew something was up.

Katie narrowed her eyes and scanned the room. Was it from these people? No. She didn't know how she knew that, but she did. It was something else, something these innocent people didn't know. They chatted away happily ignoring her sudden change of demeanor instead continuing on with their conversation. She guessed that the father noticed but she didn't think anyone else noticed her change. But she didn't have time to worry about what their thoughts might be. She was more worried about the feeling and, a bit self centered maybe, her own well being.

There was a knock on the door and her senses became more aware. Something was in motion. This wasn't going to go smoothly.

"I will get the door. You can all stay here and enjoy the rest of your meal." Katie looked at him as he smiled and left into the other room to answer the door. She knew that something bigger was going on. And that man was onto it. She didn't know if she should run or stay. She decided to take it as it comes. Maybe she was jumping to conclusions?

The table grew quiet trying to listen to what was going on at the door.

"Why hello. Aren't you going to invite me in? It is rude to let a guests stand in the doorway."

"Uh-"

"Thank you." There was a bit of ruckus and moving.

"Please, don't. I will give you anything."

"Now don't be hasty."

In walked a man that Katie never saw before. He was medium-height slightly bigger and taller than the middle-aged man. He had a symbol on his stomach with a heart. Behind him came in the father and behind him were creatures. Heartless. "Please don't do anything. I beg you."

"I'm here to collect taxes. It seems you owe money." The heartless were bouncing around in the room. The family was eying them up with fearful eyes. They were obviously scared and the new man knew it. "500 UPA dollars... Per person." Katie wasn't sure how much that really was. Her world used Experian gold as currency and they always had enough to pay for whatever she wanted. What that would translate as she didn't particularly know. But from the reactions of the others it was more than they had.

"Please, we only have 1,000 dollars in all our savings. Can't you just accept that?"

"Hmm," the guy looked thoughtful for a second, "I will make a deal then. The 1,000 dollars and then three others. You can pick the three to give up."

"Please, you can't do this! I beg of you!"

"I can and I will. Otherwise I will just kill you all and take everything you have. Think of yourself as lucky."

Katie had enough. She stood up and walked towards the guy. "Take me instead."

"Fine. Two more."

"I don't think you understood me correctly," she answered. "Take me and only me. That is all you get."

"Girl, you are indeed cute. Maybe even worth two. But not three. So either I get someone else or you will all just die." He paused for a second waiting for an answer and sighed, "I guess I will have to take one by force." He waved his hand and the Heartless started to move.

Katie looked at them and put out her hand towards one, "Fire!" A small fireball flew from her hand and hit a Heartless dead on and it vanished. "I still don't think you understand. I meant me or nothing. Your choice."

"You have some powers. So what? I think I changed my mind. I'm going to kill the family and then take you in. That will be the best." He smiled evilly at the family. "Attack." The Heartless began their attack again. But this time they were more focused. Katie was ready though. She kicked one so it was out of the way. Grabbed a knife off the table and ran through the Heartless to the man. She brought her knee up and hit him in the stomach and in the same motion grabbed his arm to twist it behind his back. She then pushed him forward and he was on the table with the steak knife pointed at the back of his neck.

"Call off the Heartless." It was almost as if instincts took over and she just knew what she was doing without even thinking. Was this just from the training the old man gave her? Or was this what was inside of her? The kind of power the old man meant? She was unsure. She didn't have time to think it through.

"Okay, I will call them off if you let me go." Katie didn't move. She looked at him for a second. Then she grabbed his hair yanked him up and twisted it until his face was next to hers.

"I think you will call them off or something very harmful will come out of it. Do you get what I am saying?"

"Yes, okay." He slowly pulled his arm up and the Heartless stopped. He looked at her with fearful eyes. But there was something deeper. Some thought process that she could see. Like the moving of gears. He was looking for a way to attack her. She pulled her hand back and stabbed him in the shoulder. As he cried out in pain she spun him around and forced him onto the table again. However, this time he was on his back. The others in the room screamed at the horrific scene of violence but she ignored them. If she wanted to she could have just down right killed the moron. But she didn't. Not yet at least. She didn't want to cause a bigger problem with a dead body being left behind. The man would be shamed if he loses. He will be honored if he dies and they will come after her.

"I'm going to let you go. You will take the Heartless and leave never to come back to this house again. If you do I won't be as lenient as I was this time. Got it?" He didn't answer her request but she didn't care. She knew he wouldn't listen anyway no matter how much pain she instilled. It was in his eyes. The more pain the more resolve he would have to fight back afterwards and harm these innocent people for her actions. This should be enough. Enough damage to force him to retreat for the time being but not enough to cause any really major resentment. Or that was what she was hoping for.

"I'm going to let you go. Once I do you will leave immediately." She let go of him but he didn't move. He was still in shock from the pain rushing through his arm. She decided to help him along by grabbing him and forcing him off the table. He stumbled for a few seconds but regained his footing. Without even looking back he was out the door and on his way to God knows where.

Katie turned back to the others, "You can't stay here. It no longer is safe. You have to find another house to stay in. He will be back with more Heartless or a higher ranked officer. I won't be able to protect you forever. Time to make a new home. It won't be easy but I am sure you will be able to make it. Do you know a place you can stay at for a few days before you find a new place?"

"Yeah, my cousins. He will be leaving for a few days to go on a trip."

"That is great. Sounds like you might have a few days to get onto your feet. I have to go but I will escort you there if you wish."

"Wait, where are you going? Do you have a place?" Katie stopped and looked at him.

"I have a journey I have to get back to. I need to find a way to get off planet without any passport. You wouldn't know anything about the underground networks for this planet, would you?"

"Actually," the man answered as his eyes lit up at the thought of being able to repay her, "my cousin is a cargo shipper. He can take you to whatever planet he is going to. He can drop you off there probably. That is the best we can do."

"That is great! Thanks!" Katie was excited, at least she was on her way to getting off the planet.

The group quickly made their way through the city streets trying to move quickly but not recklessly. They finally made it to a decent sized apartment. The father walked up and knocked lightly a few times. A couple moments left before the door opened.

There in the doorway stood a relatively young man. He had a well trimmed beard and dark hair. Slightly behind him was a woman in pajamas. She had long, flowing dark hair that shone in the low light of the house.

"Alex, we need your help. We got thrown out of our house. They came looking for money and threatened to take the girls."

"My god," the young man, Alex according to the family, said, "how did you get away? Of course I will help. Come in, I have only a little bit of time before I leave but I want to know what happened and Casandra will be here to help you out after I leave."

"Thank you." The group moved into the house quickly and the young lady started making cups of drinks and put out a bit of food. Their hospitality and worry made Katie feel comfortable with these people. She made a good choice befriending them. Or, more accurately, letting them befriend her.

"We were attacked by that group. The one with those creatures." He meant the heartless. Obviously they didn't know what was happening very well.

"Oh, they have been stepping up their attacks lately," the young lady contributed as she placed a drink in front of Katie. "I wish there was a way to fend them off. It seems like a loss cause."

"Yes, if wasn't for this wonderful young lady here we would have all been in one hell of a predicament. She fended off those creatures and the guy. She really saved our lives."

"Really?" The young man named Alex turned to her suspiciously, "Why would you help them out? What did you have to gain?"

Katie looked at him with narrowed eyes. She did not like having suspicion put onto her unwarranted. "I was given a dinner. It was the least I could do. And I have my own reasons for doing what I do."

The man did not seem to like that answer but left it alone. He continued, "Well, lucky for you. I will let you stay here for as long as you need. It isn't much but Casandra will try to make it as pleasant as possible I assume?" He turned to the young woman and she nodded. "Very well. I must be going before I am late. I have a load I need to take. I am sorry for your misfortune and hope to be back soon to help in anyway as possible."

"Actually, if it is not too much of a problem I was hoping you could do me a favor. This young girl needs to get off planet. I was wondering if you could repay our favor for us and help her?"

The young man Alex sighed. "I'm not going to ask why you want to get off. That is your business. All I ask is that you will not cause me any unwanted trouble?"

Katie smiled at the man. He did have a decent side to him and was wiser than he seemed. "No more than smuggling a normal girl off planet. I will not cause any additional problems and I will cover my tracks to ensure you will in no way be under suspicion. That is all I can offer."

Katie received a smile. "That will do. Come along girl. I will help repay the debt." And the two quickly left for another world.