KINGDOM HEARTS 3.6 Part III: Prologus -Kairi- Journey's Beginning.
Kairi is seen at the tree of the "promised place" on the Destiny Islands. Looking out to sea as she ponders about Sora. She reflects on all of her Memories with him up to now before finally stating "...Waiting...just isn't good enough, anymore." says Kairi. She turns around to surprisingly see both Donald and Goofy, smiling and also wearing new clothes. Donald presents a briefcase for Kairi with her own new clothes inside. She then has a small flashback from not too long ago.
She is seen talking with Yen Sid of whom appears shocked by what Kairi asks of him "What!? what did you say!?" says Yen Sid. "Master, I am tired of waiting around for everyone, it's time. I am going to find my friends myself, I am not going to be some "Princess" that needs rescuing. This time, I am going to bring back both Sora and Riku, not the other way around." says Kairi. Yen Sid replies "...No, I cannot condone such a journey. Even if what you say is true, Kairi, you are still a Princess of Heart, possessing one of the Seven Pure Lights. Although we no longer face any threat from Xehanort, there are still those of ill ilk that would do you harm. The same as Maleficent, for example." says Yen Sid, explaining his caution.
"...Even so, I...made a promise." says Kairi. Yen Sid wonders what this "promise" is. Kairi then reveals it to be "...I made a promise that I would always find Sora, no matter what, to him...and...to myself." says Kairi with a determined look upon her face. Yen Sid, realising that no means of convincing otherwise will work, sighs. He relents by saying "Very well...however, I insist that you wait for the time being before going after Riku and Mickey who have gone on ahead. I will ask that the three good fairies make for you new garments that you will need to traverse where I have sent the aforementioned two." says Yen Sid. Kairi, being reasonable, agrees to Yen Sid's terms by nodding her head.
The flashback ends and we see Kairi, having grown out her hair longer once more but now tied in a ponytail. Preparing to journey with both Donald and Goofy, of whom learned of Kairi's quest that was about to begin and thus volunteered to accompany her. Goofy says the following "Don't worry Kairi, we'll protect you. Or I am not the captain of the King's royal knights." says Goofy. Donald then speaks up "Nor I his magician!" says Donald. Kairi smiles and then replies "Thank you, Goofy, Donald. But-" however, Kairi was about to say something else.
Donald and Goofy wondered what she was going to say, as Kairi then announces "I won't need protecting. If you two are ever in danger, I will come running, count on it." says Kairi. Donald and Goofy are both shocked and made speechless at Kairi's declaration, followed on by her saying "It's the very least I can do after you both helped out Sora on his journeys, now...it's MY turn." says Kairi. Donald and Goofy are then reminded of Sora through Kairi and cannot help but smile with Donald even shedding a tear because of this. He then loudly announces for all to hear "Alright! let's GO!" shouted out Donald.
By the time the three make it back to the Gummi Ship, Kairi is already wearing her new outfit, consisting of both bright red and pink colours. She wears an armband that has Sora's Kingdom Crown Emblem on it. Being a first time pilot for the Gummi Ship, she has trouble manoeuvring it but with help from Chip and Dale at Disney Castle, Kairi quickly gets both a crash course and test run on how to handle the ship. By the time things settle down afterwards, Kairi ponders to herself, as Donald and Goofy wonder what she is thinking about.
"...This is...the same Sky. The same Sky that Sora used to travel..." she looks down at the ground for the moment, appearing depressed before suddenly lifting up her head and saying "...Sora! I'll find you!" says Kairi. She then summons her Destiny's Embrace Keyblade and uses it to open a Gate, leading towards Kairi, Donald and Goofy's first destination.
What adventures will await the three? and thus begins the "New Chapter Prologue".