Me: We have another break chapter where Sora does another Coliseum competition! Next chapter in a few hours so look forward to it! Any requests or ideas for improvements?

"I still can't believe you were swallowed by a book…" Donald muttered as the trio walked into the gummi ship to head to the Coliseum to compete in the Pegasus Cup tournament and search the world for the keyhole (and hopefully a navigation gummi left by the king).

"I'd like to hear all about it!" Jiminy jumped on Sora's shoulder, his miniature journal in his hands as Sora finally sat down in her seat, a small smile on her face.

"Well…When I first entered the book, I was on the page….But as I started walking, the scenery around me changed and morphed into a forest of some sort. And that was when I found Pooh..." Sora began recounting her tale, feeling a lot calmer than before.

Pooh and the others have confidence I can find save my friends…And now…I need to have confidence too…I'm going to get Riku back to normal…And find out what's really going on with Kairi…Just you wait…

"Sora, get up!"

Sora's eyes snapped open and a burst of adrenaline rushed through her as she launched off from the ground, narrowly avoiding the tip of Leon's gunblade near her which would have meant she lost.

If I'd have stayed on the ground while he had it pointing at my neck…Phil would have called the match…and Leon would have won…

"I won't lose!" Sora glared as Leon merely raised an eyebrow, as if to antagonise her.

But I won't fall for that!

And so, Sora waited for Simba (he had called her to get up) to come near her before she began her counter attack. "Let's go!"

"Right!" Simba rushed forward, a roar escaping him as he lunged at Leon to allow Sora to weave her own attacks in between his own.

The battle was to Sora's advantage. Even though both Donald and Goofy were unconscious, Yuffie had been taken out as well. And with Sora facing off against Leon with Simba at her side, she had the advantage in numbers.

Shing!

"Now if I only had the advantage in skill…" Sora muttered as she was thrown back a bit from Leon who quickly deflected her attack in time to dodge Simba's claws.

Of course, Simba suddenly flashed white and Sora's eyes widened as he disappeared.

Damn! His summon time limit!

Sora was on her own.

After…

"Don't worry Sora." Goofy put a hand on Sora's shoulder. "We can look for the keyhole while Leon continues in the ranks."

"Or you could cheer Leon on." Yuffie reminded her (Yuffie had been disqualified as she had been unconscious when the match ended). "There is some great food selling in the stands."

Sora sighed before getting up. "I think I'll look for the keyhole. No use crying over spilt milk, after all."

Donald smiled. "You've really matured since we first met you, Sora."

Sora poked her tongue out as she began walking to Phil, who was looking over his list while everybody had a half an hour break before the final match.

"Sora." Phil looked up, a frown on his face as he came towards her. "I believe you've got the skill to go on. But you have to prove it to me."

Sora looked at Donald and Goofy, her eyebrows knitting together. "…'go on'…?"

"To participate in the next tournament." Phil waved his hand dismissively. "I need to go through protocol and all that. You had a tough break but seeing as you defeated Hercules…I know you'll do fine in the other tournaments."

Yuffie grinned from beside Sora. "In other words, Phil wants you in the next tournament because the public expects you to be there."

Phil scowled at Yuffie before admitting defeat. "Yeah…That's about it. Anyhow, I need you to complete a challenge that even Hercules couldn't complete."

Sora frowned. "Uh…How long will this take? Cause' I've got to do some things…"

"Just a minute or two." Phil said, pointing to the heavy tonne block near the corner of the room. "You need to move that."

Sora sweat dropped. "You…do realise I couldn't move it when I first met you…What makes you think I can move it now?"

Phil smirked. "Because you're stronger now, kid. So hurry up. I ain't got all day. Some of us have the final match to prepare for."

Sora sweat dropped.

This…is a waste of time…But still…I can't deny wanting to enter the next tournament…If Phil really thinks I'm stronger…Which I am…then participating in more matches will make me even more stronger!

"GGRRRRRRRRRRRR!" Sora huffed as she pushed with all her might against the block…

Which didn't move an inch.

This…is useless…

Sora sighed as she leaned against the block, seeing Phil who was discussing something with one of the fighters.

Why does he think I can…? No… I can't give up! I…

Sora grinned, an idea coming to her as she turned to Donald and Goofy. "Mind giving me a hand?"

Phil never said I couldn't have help…!

"I don't believe it!" Phil shouted and Sora twitched from the now moved position of the block. "You actually managed to move it!"

"What…?!" Sora glared. "What happened to 'I know you can do it', huh?!"

Phil looked away awkwardly. "N-Never mind! Anyway, this is great! I'll sign you up for the Hades tournament in two days, right? With Donald and Goofy?"

Sora looked at Donald and Goofy, both who nodded back to her. "Yep!"

"Great!" Phil smiled before his attention was brought to the roar of the crowd outside. "Well, I'm off to referee the final match. Don't forget your training!"

Sora nodded, still elated over yet more proof that she had improved so much. Especially because Hercules, the strongest person (and an acknowledged hero) couldn't do what she and her friends had just accomplished.

I think…I am strong enough to defeat Riku…and Maleficent…And to save Kairi…I have my friends beside me to give me the extra strength I lack alone…

"SORA!" Donald shouted and Sora spun around, seeing the floor where the block had been previously starting to glow.

The keyblade appeared in Sora's hands.

Is this…?

A keyhole shape appeared on the ground and a grin broke its way onto Sora's face as she aimed the keyblade, a beam of light shooting from it and locking the keyhole.

"A navigation gummi!" Sora shouted in glee as Goofy quickly picked up the small green gummi.

We were right! There was a gummi here!

"Well, now all we can do is wait until the final match is over." Goofy smiled. "When Cid goes back with the gang, we can ask him to install the gummi piece and we can be off, hyuk!"

Sora nodded.

Look out Maleficent…If we see you in the next world…We're going to kick your butt! And…I guess if Riku won't listen…I'll kick his butt too!

Sora smiled at Donald and Goofy before walking to the public stands to watch Leon fight in the final match. "Come on. Let's find some seats."

I might as well watch some fighting techniques instead of sit around waiting.

Me: Hope this isn't too boring but next chapter picks up with the plotline-I promise!