Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts or Sora no Kiseki. They belong to their original owners. I only own part of this plot and any OC's.

A.N.: The events with Roxas, Tita, and Agate happen a few days before Sora and Ventus arrive. Just to clear up any confusion. Also, I don't know all the dialogue so I'll be adlibbing part of it. Or most of it. There will be parts and areas I'll throw in to add my individuality to it. Enjoy!

"Don't you dare ever compare me too that reckless coot, I'm way better at him in the application of science!" Erika snapped "I'm the head designer for the Capol and Aserlys. Anyway, this is what we found."

Erika pointed to the pedestal with a strange box on it. Sora looked at it with fascination. It looked pretty cool to be honest.

"This item was retrieved from where the Liberl Ark fell. So it may have something to do with the incident. This was only found a few days ago. It must be an ancient relic if some sort judging by the looks of it."

"A relic?" Sora asked.

"Yup, we find some every now and then, so it's no big deal." Erika pointed out "But, what it does is the major part of it."

"Your job must be pretty thrilling. I would love to be a scientist like you Erika, but I'm not as qualified." Sora said.

"Oh, you are just so nice, aren't you? It almost makes you too cute to bear." Sora tilted his head in confusion to that last comment.

"But the only downside to this relic is that it's lost all orbmental reaction."

"Oh, that's too bad, I'm sorry for your loss. It could've been a breakthrough" Sora sighed.

"I understand why you wanted to have me come here" Kevin replied "The relic in particular is not within the agreement of the Septian church and the people of Liberl."

"Agreement?" Sora inquired.

"You see, the people and the church have a fair agreement between the two about claims over relics, I can't go over all the details but basically a relic without an orbal function is not mentioned in the agreement." Seed answered "However, on behalf of the Liberl government, I am here to take the relic."

"Well, I think the people of Liberl should get to have it" Erika stated "Because it was me who discovered it first."

"Well… relics that lose their orbal power are just black boxes that can't be examined with modern technology." Kevin stated

"Yeah, but still, this relic is linked with a major event that could've over threw all common sense, and it is directly connected to how the church treats relics."

Sora was a bit confused but understood the problem at hand here; who would get the weird relic. Kevin, however, had a serious dilemma. Before he could answer someone's voice cut in.

"Twas but

From the source of doubt that evil was born. The evil then ran across the

Fields and over the mountains, and finally spread calamity in the sky. From

The bible verse 2, 'The released calamity'."

The owner of the voice slowly walked into view. It was the sister of the church.

"My apologies for being late Graham-dono." She went on "My name is Ries Argent, you're new squire knight." This last statement shocked Kevin, and left him speechless.

"I will not be deceived or beaten!" Erika shouted. This confused Ries and Sora. (He's still here).

"What?" Sora asked.

"How terrifying the knights can be at times, to use such a pristine, young girl to blunt their offensive, I always have back up!" Erika pulled out a picture with a young girl on it smiling happily in a chair.

"Aw!" Sora exclaimed "She's adorable."

"I agree" Ries implied.

"My little Tita is just the cutest thing anyone ever saw!" Erika ranted "No one can top her, that's one of the many reasons why I love her so much!"

"Graham-dono let me hold onto the relic." Ries requested bluntly. This left everyone in shock and took Kevin out of his daze. "I'm only doing this to save you the trouble of deciding. Besides, it is a relic after all, so it is directly linked with the Septuangt and it cannot be given to common people easily."

"Yeah, so what?!" Erika snapped back "There's nothing in the agreement that allows the church to simply take it!"

"If we were doing this by the book so to speak, then the people of Liberl wouldn't be allowed to take it either, and it would have to be left were it is" Ries countered, totally silencing Erika for a moment, but she wasn't ready to give up the relic yet.

"So you mean, take this relic no matter what and no one can complain about it."

"In simple words, yes that is exactly what it means."

"Kevin, what do you think?!" the women asked in unison "Who should get the relic?"

"I really do want to retrieve the item; however the people of Liberl deserve some type of thanks for helping out, so I can't say a definitive answer." Kevin said "Sorry."

The relic started making a strange humming noise and everything goes off-colored for a few moments and soon returns to normal.

"What was that?" Sora asked.

"What was what?" Seed asked in confusion.

"So you mean no one else saw weird colors?"

"No. I saw that too." Ries confirms. The relic started to glow a mysterious light which was weird.

"Anyway" Kevin went on "As per the agreement of Liberl and the Septian church I will have to take this relic. Thank you both for your cooperation in this."

As Roxas awoke from the light outside he could hear voices he could obviously make out. Even in a crowd. 'Those two are up bright and early aren't they' he thought 'They are quite the pair, I wonder…'

"Roxas!" Tita shouted from downstairs "Are you awake yet?"

"Yup" Roxas replied. 'She's like an angel at times, I'm lucky these people found me or something could have terribly went wrong for me. Oh well' Roxas glanced out the window and reminisced about the moments he shared with all of his friends. 'Axel, Hayner, Pence, Ollete, Namine, and you who's name escapes me, thank you. But mostly, thank you Sora, for telling me something I needed to hear.'

"Are you coming down or what?"

"Give me a minute, I'll be there." Roxas said cheerfully. He just felt happy today. He could probably have the normal life he wanted. For real this time, no fake memories, no evil organization hunting you down, no anything. He just wished Axel and the other girl, and Namine, could have this life with him. He preceded downstairs ready to greet them with a happy expression.

"Good morning guys" Roxas said.

"What's got you in a cheery mood?" Agate asked "Just the other day you were all tired and snappy."

"Oh, well now I'm a bit happier because there's more of a reason to be." Roxas replied happily.

"I see, well I'm off to the Bracer Guild. Stay outta trouble 'til I get back."

"Will do" Tita answered "Anyways, it's not like anything could go wrong so don't worry."

"Knowing you I won't have to, but Roxas is still kinda knew around here and he could do something crazy."

"Thanks for the moral support" Roxas said losing his grin slightly "but that's not gonna change my mood."

All Agate could do was sigh and left. Leaving Roxas and Tita alone.

"So Roxas" Tita started "What were you doing before you met us?"

"Oh um… I don't like to think about that time a lot" Roxas said sincerely.

"Oh… I'm sorry; I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, I was just curious."

"Don't be. It wasn't your fault. You were just curious. Have any plans for today? We could totally use some time to get out of the house. It's such a nice day I'd hate to let it just go to waste."

"W-well, we could go to the Central Orbal Factory, It's not a long walk and you'd get along with everyone there."

"Ok then, lead the way" Roxas said. The duo walked out of the house together and leisurely went to the factory. Roxas took a deep breath, enjoying the air of this place, still remembering the time with Hayner, Pence, and Ollete.

"Are you ok?" Tita asked "You seem to be zoning out a lot more."

"Sorry, I'm just taking in the scenery."

"So Roxas, do you see me as a friend?"

"Of course I do Tita, why'd you ask?"

"I was worried you didn't like it here?"

"What made you think that?"

"W-well-

"Help! Oh god someone help me please!" someone cut in running toward them.

"What happened?" Tita asked.

"M-monsters, they're everywhere in the square!"

"What?!" Roxas exclaimed "How?"

"I don't know about you guys but I'm getting somewhere safe. I suggest you do the same." Was all the person said before taking off.

"This sounds serious, we should go look." Tita said "People could be in trouble."

"Ok, I'm with you on this." Roxas said as they rushed toward the main square in Zeiss. By the time they got there, they saw people fighting off the monsters. The monsters were ink black and some had weird heart shaped insignias on their bodies. Roxas gasped at the sight of them. Somewhere in the mix Tita spotted Agate fighting off as many as he could handle.

"Agate!" Tita shouted.

"Get back!" he shouted back "It's dangerous!" But he was knocked to the ground. He didn't have enough time to get back up and defend himself from one pouncing up ready to strike dead in his chest. Roxas couldn't take it anymore so he leaped in front of it.

"No!" Tita shouted again. But Roxas knew what he was doing. He summoned his keyblade and hacked it in half, causing it to fade in a puff of black smoke.

A.N.: Yes, Roxas has a kingdom key for now. I might ask for reviews, but to take votes on what I want to put into the story. If no one votes I'll choose myself. However not now. Also re-read the Roxas and Tita part while listening to Twightlight town's theme. It suits the scene.