Okay guys this is part 2 of the your HOD Christmas present so please enjoy. I put alot of work into writing all of this, in like 2-3 days, so don't take it for granted. Or maybe I shouldn't take you guys for granted and make you wait so long for an update, but anywho please enjoy the chapter. Also thanks a ton to my beta reader, DemonessOfDepartingSorrows, for betaing this chapter. You're a real trooper, being able to beta read all of these, and thanks a ton. Anywho please review, everyone counts.

Disclaimer: I do not own either Kingdom Hearts or Fullmetal Alchemist, they are trademarked properties of Square Enix/Disney and FUNimation/Aniplex. But I do own my OC's Bishop and Melody... not really their Keyblades, but the characters... I suppose.

Heir to Darkness

Chapter XXXVII: Dante's Inferno

World: Radiant Garden/Neverland/Enchanted Dominion

Edward looked at the boy in the green suit with awe. He flew around the alchemist in curiosity. He sat in the air and tapped his foot against the airless nothing, then he examined Edward more closely. "I've never seen you before. Are you new to Neverland?"

"Y-yeah." Ed said, backing up to make space between him and Peter Pan. "So you're Peter Pan, huh? Sora's friend?"

The boy smiled, his bright face never leaving Ed's. "You mean Sora is here! He came back! This is wonderful, if Sora's here he might be able to save Neverland!" Peter Pan flew around happily and left the Alchemist and the other residents from Amestris to find his old Keyblade wielding friend. The boy was obviously troubled, and, lost in his own excitement, forgot to tell Ed and the others what was wrong.

Edward sighed, turning to meet Lan Fan who was approaching. "Lan Fan?"

"Edward." Lan Fan murmured, her eyes were steel as she stare down the blond. She balled her fists and muttered. "You couldn't have spoken better words to Sora. He is to naive and its time that he grew up. But I do feel that we are accomplishing nothing by traveling with them. We sit and dilly dally when we should be restoring these worlds to their former glory." Lan Fan sighed. "Though we are accomplishing so little we do need them to seal these Keyholes. So you must make peace with Sora so we can continue on."

Edward sighed, flinging his arms behind his head, he began back towards Sora. "Alright, but I hope that talk we had toughens the kid up a bit."

Lan Fan gave a small smile and followed loyally behind the Alchemist.

Rikku, still red, turned to Alphonse, giving him a death glare. "If you tell anybody…!"

"I won't, I swear!" said the boy, holding up his leather hands in defense.

Rikku frowned in contentment and kicked his helmet back into the boys' hands. "C'mon then."

Sora sat on the beach, starring at the ocean lapping up against his feet. Kairi stared worried at her friend. Cautiously, she rested her head on his shoulder and whispered. "Don't believe him, Sora, you're not naive. You're the savior of the worlds. You know what you're doing, that's why you're leading us."

"B-but, what If I'm leading everyone to their deaths." Sora murmured. "The Homunculi do kill. He was trying to kill Ed and I just saved him."

"You think off another option, Sora." Kairi pressed. "There's always another way." She whispered, hugging him. "Why does someone have to die, when you can save them both? That's how you are, Sora. That's one thing I love about you."

The boy's face turned a bright red. The redhead was so close to him. He hugged her back, resting his head on her shoulder. "Thank you, Kairi. You don't know how much you mean to me."

Kairi blushed as well. "Sora... I..." before the girl could finish her sentence,e a loud call rang threw the sky.

The sound of a rooster screeched across the sky and Peter Pan came flying towards the two. He ran straight into Sora and Kairi, sending them tumbling back. He was laughing while Kairi was startled and trying to get up. "Wha-what, what just happened?" She sat, looking to Sora, who stared in awe.

"Peter Pan!" Sora yelled, jumping up.

"Sora!" Peter yelled back, flying up. "Long time no see, huh?" He flew over and helped up Kairi. "And I remember you, 'cept the last time we met, you were a bit… how should I say, lifeless! Ha, yep you were as lifeless as a dummy, Kairi!"

"Uhh, thanks. Good to see you to, Peter."

Peter nodded, landing on his feet. "Sora, it's great that you've come back. You see, Neverland is in trouble, it's in really big trouble. All of the fairies have left!"

"Huh?" Sora looked at Peter, confused. "You mean Tinker Bell isn't the only fairy?"

"Hardly, Tink just left the others to come and live with me and the lost boys. But that's not the point. Tinker Bell's still with you, right?" Peter said, looking at Sora hopefully.

Sora beat his chest and nodded summoning the Keyblade. He looked at the blade warmly, thinking of all the friends he could summon to his aid. "But why would all of the fairies leave Neverland, Peter? It doesn't make any sense."

"They usually only leave Neverland once a year for their great journey across the world, but they come back at least a couple of days later, but its been a week now and I'm starting to think something happen to them. They didn't leave for their great journey because it isn't that time of year." Peter looked down, kicking the sand with his feet. "You see, I'm starting to believe that Neverland's starting to lose its magic. I've lost my immortality, Sora, and so has everyone else. We're all aging each and everyday."

Now that Sora noticed, Peter Pan did seem a bit bigger. "Do you know what's going on?"

"Captain Hook has returned." Peter muttered grimly. "But he's a Heartless now; somehow he's regained his consciousness and has taken over skull island. Me and the lost boys tried to stop him, but he has a dark barrier around the island. I can't get in and every time I do, it ages me more. Each day Neverland begins to die more and more. I can't get in, so do you think you can stop him, Sora?"

"You got it!" Sora smiled. "We'll put Hook back in his place!"

Radiant Garden-Merlin's House/Warehouse

Riza wince as the cool white glow healed her wounds. Aerith looked concerned at the woman's face. "Riza, you have to stay still or it will hurt more. This is no ordinary healing spell, its Great Gospel. I need complete concentration to let it go into its full effect."

Riza nodded wearily. "I thought curing spells don't heal wounds, though."

"This one does." Aerith smiled as Riza's fatal wound stitched itself back together before her very eyes. She sighed. "I wish Leon and the others were still here. It's a bit hard trying to stay conserved without having our leader here."

"Well, don't you have Lucrecia now?" Queen Minnie approached. "She's Ansem's chosen successor. So she must be fit to lead Hollow Bastion. If Sora and the others trust her, then I do as well. I believe she will let Hollow Bastion shine radiantly again, like it once did all of those years ago." The Queen smiled as both Aerith and Riza gave an approving nod.

In the warehouse, Mustang sat staring at Xigbar. "So that's what Xemnas is planning. Are you telling the truth, or are you lying to me?" Mustang demanded cracking his knuckles.

"Considering the situation I'm in now," Xigbar chuckled. "I'm pretty sure lying isn't within my best interest."

"I see..." Mustang stood up. "I guess, its time to get the Restoration Committee ready for war. It'll be better to attack the Organization before they attack us." The Colonel sighed. "What do you plan on doing?"

"I suppose I would be getting back to Xemnas, but I really have no interests in returning to the Organization. I think that I'll stay here in Hollow Bastion. I would work for the Restoration Committee if you would have me." Xigbar murmured.

Mustang untied the Freeshooter. "Of course, I have a certain trust for those willing to turn over a new leaf. Like a certain chopper."

Xigbar rubber his wrists. "Thanks but, there is one more thing before we head back."

"Hmm?"

"The Homunculi... I don't know much about it, but they speak to a higher power."

The Enchanted Dominion-Deep Woods

The five members sat around a warm fire. Yuffie smiling brightly as she warmed her hands in the fire. She was still very uncomfortable with the collation that they had made with the Dark Keybladers, but the mechanic did vote life over death, and if they were apart of the Keybladers dark intentions than she would have to go along with it, if it meant finding Edward. She gave a curious look at Melody, who gave dark glare at her. "What the hell are you looking at?" She muttered. "Stop staring at me, creep."

Winry looked away, feeling embarrassed. She turned to Lexaeus, who sat in contemplation with his eyes closed. His Earthshaker at his heels, the blond wondered what he was thinking about. If it were to take vengeance on the Organization, he would ally himself with such a group.

"Listen up." Bishop muttered, making the four look up to him. "From this moment on we'll be known as the Okaeshi, a group that's only objective is revenge. We feed off of revenge and it is what we desire the most. Me and Melody want Maleficent dead, as such is our first task. Our second task will be to kill every last living member of Organization XIII, and our final task will be the death of Dante and the capturing of Kingdom Hearts." He stood up, looking to Winry and Yuffie. "After all of this is done, there is no doubt that you will want your revenge against me and my companions, and I suggest you take the opportunity to plan this before we kill you first."

Winry shuddered at the seriousness of his words. "You guys are crazy."

"W must kill the Homunculi before we confront Xemnas." Lexaeus stated. "Killing Gluttony is possible, he is not the brightest of them. His life will be the easiest to take."

"Alright." Melody agreed, standing up. "But that doesn't solve how were going to kill Maleficent. She's obviously being guarded by Dante in secret. She was never that powerful before, so I assume that bitch has some Homunculi energy in her now."

"A Philosopher's Stone." Winry murmured. "She must be very powerful."

"I've only met Dante once." Bishop stated. "Her presence as frightening. To powerful to even explain in words. I know she wants vengeance on Lust and the rest of the Homunculi because of their betrayal; I assume Wrath and Greed are still loyal to her. And I saw what she did to Sloth."

"I don't remember you telling me that!" Melody yelled in anger.

"Now isn't the time!" Bishop yelled. "Dante may interfere and if she does, I can't assure you that you'll keep your lives." Bishop pulled on his cloak, then looked towards the huge castle that lay in their path. "Now, Okaeshi, let's move. We have a witch to kill."

There you go guys I hope you liked it. IN the next chapter Sora and Edward fight the pirates that have now become heartless and Lightning confronts Kimblee. Anyway hope you guys liked it and have a great holiday. Read and review, everyone counts.