A/N: I have managed to write numerous chapters over my spring break...I have the next five already completed. I will post them as soon as I am done editing them.

Side Note: The next few chapters take place in junction with this one, I was debating on how I should arrange them. I considered lumping them into one massive chapter but it just overcomplicated things. I decided it would be best to keep them separated for organizational purposes. I don't think this is all that important but I figured it was worth mentioning.

Anyways...

Enjoy! XD

Disclaimer: I wish I was cool enough to own Square Enix or Kingdom Hearts.


Chapter 11: Enough Is Enough

(Sora's POV)

Location: 11th floor (Twilight Town)

I'm not sure what awaits me.
What is on the other side of my heart?
Fear fills every inch of my body as dark thoughts cross my mind.
What if I uncover things that are best kept buried?

I take a deep breath and silently count to ten.
I only have one card left and it is time to use it, come what may.
I slowly approach the double doors and hold the card above my head. They open with a bright flash of light and I step inside. I find myself in a wooded area. Straight ahead, I can see an old mansion.

I have a feeling that I've been here before.
Impossible.
There's no way that I could know this place.

It is unusually quiet and I don't know where I'm supposed to go or what I'm supposed to do.
Is this a dead end?
Sure seems like one to me.

Was this some kind of a joke?
The guy must have given me a phony card.
I don't really have time to play these stupid games...

I impatiently glance around trying to find an exit or a clue.
Nothing.
I hear a laugh and instinctively turn around to find the source.
It's just Vexen, again.
He obviously doesn't know when to quit.

"Greetings Sora, it's so nice to see you again!"

"What do you want, Vexen?"

"Memories can be so cruel. Life would be so much easier without them, isn't that right?

"I haven't got all day so get to the point or get gone."

"Pushy, pushy. Did your mother teach you any manners, boy?"

"THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW...CUT THE SMALL TALK."

"Fine, have it your way. Here's a question for you. What is more real, Namine or your memories of this place?"

"What kind of a question is that? Namine, of course!"

Vexen laughs at my response.

"WHAT'S SO FUNNY?"

"I clearly told you that this place exists on the other side of your heart. How could it be unreal to you if it is written in your heart? Do you actually believe that your heart would lead you astray?"

"You're the one that's leading me astray; I'm not going to fall for your tricks."

"Oh, am I? Then what, do you suppose, is in your heart? Pray do tell!"

"Saving Namine and Riku, that's whats in my heart."

"You make me laugh. Do you realize how ridiculous you sound? Namine and Riku...ha."

"I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE OF THIS! PUT RIKU BACK TO NORMAL, NOW!"

"Put Riku back to normal," Vexen hissed, "I will do no such thing!"

"WHY NOT!"

"Riku's existence is worth nothing."

"Worth nothing?"

"Correct, he's nothing more than a slave to his fractured memories."

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HIM?"

"Why trouble yourself over someone so insignificant?"

"Enough is enough! I'm getting sick of you," I proclaim.

"Likewise, Sora."

I brace myself in anticipation for battle.

If he wants a fight then I'll give him what he wants.

"Don't hold back, Sora."

"Wasn't planning on it, Vexen."