1Oh, but of course, my not-so-loyal readers, I don't own the game itself. However, I own this plot, my sisters and I have all rights to ourselves, the weaponry and costume and set design, and other such fripperies, are also mine. What you choose to say in the reviews I hope you'll leave me are all yours. The s I t e belongs to some people I don't know, the internet as well as the design for my computer belong to Bill Gates, Word in itself belongs to Bill Gates, and my room is a shared item between my parents and me. See ya at the end of the chapter.

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Still on the train, Sora had sat me down and kept s comforting arm around me. It felt so much like Roxas that I had to wonder if it was Roxas shining through trying to be with me. I had to wonder if Roxas remembered now, or if he was still in the dark. And I was worried about what it would mean for Kairi if Roxas reached out to me through Sora.

Yeah. That worried me a lot.

Kate and Liz were watching us, each with a very (different) strange look on her face.

Donald and Goofy were watching us too.

"Sona..." Lizzie began

"Yeah?"

"What exactly has happened between you and Riku?"

"There's been a...disagreement of sorts." Yeah. That's what we'll call it. A disagreement is a good way to refer to our little tiff over Roxas.

"Are the two of you still together is what she's really asking." Kate...always so blunt. I'm glad. It means you haven't changed a bit you ridiculous little girl.

"I think so."

"But you don't know?" Sora? Roxas?

"I'm not sure. I'll probably find out soon. But seeing as I haven't seen him in a while..."

Kate's eyes narrowed. Lizzie looked up.

"We've stopped?" she rose to her feet.

"We have." I pulled away from Sora.

"Where are we?" asked Kate.

I realized something right then and there.

Kate and Liz were looking around with confusion and wonder.

They didn't remember this game.

It's up to me to know what's going on.

Oh no.

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We made short work of Pete. It was kind of a bust actually...he was much too easy. Rolled right over for us. I can't believe how pathetic it was. I guess it's true to the game...

We headed up the stairs with relative speed. It seemed the year-long sleep hadn't changed Kate's love for battle one bit. Nor Sora's energy. Between the two of them, I practically only had to stand back and stay out of the way. Not bad. But I wasn't looking forward to this.

We got to the top.

"Well, let's go meet this Yen Sid guy, huh?" Kate pushed open the door.

When we got in the room, Donald and Goofy took a bow. Kate and Liz followed their lead. I thwapped Sora on the back and the two of us bowed as well.

Pleasantries were exchanged. Sora began to study the book, and I began to study the room.

Then Kate and I wandered over to the window. Lizzie joined us.

"Where have you been, Sona?" asked Kate, "We missed you so much. You left us to be with Riku and you didn't even stay by his side. Where did you go?" I can't tell you.

"I had a separate mission." I shrugged and kept my gaze to the glowing landscape outside. I'll just keep staring out at it and when they start to pester me I won't have to see puppy-dog eyes. I tend to cave to the puppy dog eyes. Nobody lays on guilt trips like Kate either. That Christmas-y tree sure is interesting. Look at that funny star on top.

"What happened with Riku and you Sona?" asked Lizzie, "Why are you apart? You love him! You followed him into darkness and certain death"

"I'm alive aren't I?"

"Not what I mean."

"I know." I sighed and rubbed my arms.

"What were you doing in twilight town?" asked Liz.

"Getting lost."

"Are you going to turn all cryptic on me again? 'Cause I don't like it." Kate put an arm around me, "You love me best! Tell me what you mean and I'll never tell a soul. Not even the short one here!"

"Hey! I'm not that short!"

"Meh! Smidget!"

As they started to argue, I wandered back over to Sora.

"Hey." he said softly, "You doing ok?"

"Yeah...I'm better now."

"Good." he gave me a quick hug, "I don't like to see you hurting."

"Thank you...Sora... for everything." Roxas. Can you hear me in there?

"I didn't do anything..."

I just smiled.

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After Old Yen Sid had explained about the enemies to come, I walked up to stand in front of the Organization members. I imagined my cloak, hood up, as I stood next to Roxas and awaited my orders. It felt...strange to be on the other side.

"Child." Master Yen Sid.

"Yes?"

"You, more so than any living person can give an insight to the mind of a nobody."

"Yes?"

"What is their true nature? Do you know it?"

"They're not evil, although they're not strictly good either. They are...themselves. And each is an individual, with their own feelings and goals."

"Feelings?"

"Yes. I believe they can feel. On levels even they are not aware of. It has to be woken up, but the emotions are there." I've seen it in action.

We loved with a love that was more than just a love.

What? Who's there?

I could ask you the same question!

My name is Sona.

Chorus. Pleased to meet you.

The pleasure is mine.

Hehehe,

What's so funny?

It's nothing. You just remind me of a dream I've been trying to have.

What? What's THAT supposed to mean?

You'll see. Don't you feel it?

Feel what?

The threads?

What?

The threads. The threads that tie us together.

You mean you're not just some friend of Tam's who decided to visit him in my head?

...what?

Long story.

Ah. I see.

Well...if you're not...then who are you?

Chorus Smoke, White Rose Mage at your service!

You!

Me.

You're my other side!

Hin? Black Rose.

Yes.

Well, I sure am glad to meet you. Now all you have to do is rescue me. Find my sisters first though. I'm all right. It's them I'm worried about.

Rescue?

I've been...abducted...

By who?

The Organization XIII.

No!

Hmm? What wrong?

I'll tell you later. I'd better go. But don't worry. I'll find you.

Sisters first.

All right.

Promise?

On the heart that beats inside my chest.

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I'm sure you all know what Sora looks like. But Kate and Liz got costumes too.

Kate was wearing one of those Chinese cocktail waitress dresses. It was too short, mid-thigh. It was brilliant red with golden birds. Brocade. Her hair had grown longer while I'd been gone and was done up with chopsticks. She. Had. Makeup. She didn't look like herself. Oh, black Chinese slippers. Worrisome. She looked like a slut.

Lizzie was done up in blue and green. Blue silk pants with green glittery butterflies painted on. A blue silk blouse with a green vest, that had gold buttons. She also had Chinese slippers. Pink ones.

"Don't you want an outfit too dearie?"

"I'm good." The outfits kinda freak me out.

"No, no, you must!"

"Really...I'm-"

"In you go!" Kate shoved me into the room.

The fairies sized me up.

"Black." They looked at each other.

"Really...I'm fine! I like what I'm wearing!"

"Nothing too fancy then, hmm?"

"On three!"

"One"

"Two."

"Three!"

I stood there in black dress pants, a white blouse and a black silk jacket with a mandarin collar and purple frog ties and a purple rose with a silver stem embroidered on the back, along with purple kanji. I couldn't read it.

I kept the Cons'!

"Not bad at all." I let out a low whistle.

"Thank you dear. Now run along."

"Goodbye!"

"Goodbye deary! Have fun on your adventure!"

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Sora took a long look at my new outfit.

"I like it. It's totally you." He smiled at me.

"Now was that so bad?" asked Kate, smirking, "You look fantastic!

"What's it say one the back?" asked Lizzie.

"Here, let me take a look at it." Sora turned me around and left his hands on my shoulders.

"She has two souls...huh...what's that supposed to mean?" He hadn't let go. If anything, his grip had tightened.

Roxas probably knows. Roxas probably wants to tell him. Roxas...I miss you. You've meant so much to me...I wish you were here. I do want both...I do...

Which set of both?

I...

Do you even know anymore?

You know...I don't. I really don't.

Sona...you need to stop getting into these messes.

I know. I know...

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"Children. Follow me." The Master led us down a hallway and paused at a large star shaped window.

"What is it?" asked Lizzie, "Is something wrong?"

"You have gone to great lengths to return to one another, yes?"

"Yes." we all said it at the same time. The creepy unison thing resumes!

"Well...I fear the young ladies will have to remove themselves from your company at some point during this quest, Sora."

"What?!" He threw a quick glance at me, "But why?"

"They have new goals...separate goals. They need to become complete. They are no longer a trinity as they once were."

"How so?" Lizzie cocked her head, looked confused, glanced at me. "There's three of us, and we're together again." I could practically hear her thinking; What did Sona do THIS time?

"You must find the other half of your soul."

A look of realization dawned on Kate's face.

"Yes. You've felt it haven't you? The tugging at your heart to become complete. Though I do not know what will happen when you find your counterparts, I'm sure you'll figure it out. Do you know their names?"

"Chorus." I smiled as she answered me in my mind.

"Lilith." Kate grinned.

"Sabine." Lizzie beamed.

There's a pleasant feeling when you say the name of the other half of your soul. Just so you know. No, it's more than just pleasant. Comforting. Warming. Euphoric for the briefest second as it passes your lips.

"You should be able to remain together for a portion of your journey. But the girls have other roads to travel. Worlds their counterparts have been should unlock to them by value of their hearts alone."

"I see." said Sora. He looked so sad! I don't blame him. They've been together for so long...this must hurt him in ways I can only guess. And as for the two of us, having just reunited...

It's odd. But that doesn't sting as much as it probably should.

I think Axel was right. I think I really am just good at leaving.

I wonder why...

Your guess is as good as mine.

Could it be that you are also very used to people leaving you?

Hmm?

I've been taking little trips to the back of your mind to see what has been unlocked. You're missing a lot of people, aren't you.

I am...I guess. I tend not to think about it anymore. There are more pressing matters at hand.

True.

Yes...

Do you want to stay this way?

Hmm?

Not missing people, but being missed?

I don't know. Maybe.

I think you should think about it and all the ways you hurt people before you make any lasting decisions.

Yeah...probably. In other news...

Hmm?

What do you think is going to happen to me and Axel?

I think you're going to become friends just before he is destroyed by Sora.

That's real nice Tam.

I love it when you try to be sarcastic!

I love it when you don't talk to me!

...shut up.

You.

No.

Yes.

Why do you do this to me Sonora?

Hmm?

Why do you hurt me in this way?

Hurt you?

You really have no clue, huh?

Not a one.

How's this? I. Love. You.

Tam... This really isn't the time.

And there you go again. Breaking my heart.

Tam...

"Sona?"

"What is it Sora?"

"What's wrong? You look like you're hurting."

"I'm ok." I'm just breaking a heart. No big deal.

"Good. So..."

"Yes?"

"What do you think about this? Us splitting off?"

"I'll see you again. We can check in at Hollow Bastion."

"Right. Of course we can."

"No! Really! Just go there after you visit each world, we will too. We're bound to run into one another. Plus...we can stay with you for the first half of your journey. And I'll do all I can to be there at the journey's end." I reached for his hand. When he's sad, he looks just like Roxas.

That's the thing that stings.

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We girls had gotten for ourselves our own gummiship and turned the trip to Hollow Bastion into a race. It was exciting. We won, because Kate is a speed demon and Lizzie drives like a maniac.

"You cheated!" Cried Donald.

"Did not!" Lizzie stuck out her tongue.

"You cut us off!" Sora got into the act.

"Risky move, but it paid off. Besides. All's fair in love and war." Kate smirked at Sora and winked at me. Uh oh. This doesn't look good. Is she going to try and set us up again?

Sora just kinda sputtered at her as she took off, Liz close on her heels.

"Careful!" I called after them.

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We met up with Yuffie. She actually helped us with the heartless as apposed to running off, and we all walked to Merlin's together.

Sora, Kate, And Liz were all extremely distressed to learn that they'd been forgotten.

I, of course, had expected this and was completely collected in my forgiveness. Only to discover that they'd never forgotten me at all.

Naminé. What were you up to?

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Kay, you know the drill! Three reveiws 'till the next chapter and tell me your favorite part!

Nyaaaaah!

You're not going to believe what just happened!

I guess that means I can't tell you, huh?