It's been a month since the end of Sora's and Riku's Mark of mastery exam. While everyone trains for the fight that lies ahead of them. Sora has discovered a dark secret about himself. Can he conquer the growing darkness inside of himself or will Xehanort have his final vessel after all?

What if Naruto was adopted by the Uchiha clan after the Kyuubi incident? In fact, what if everyone had been just a little more sensible? How different could their lives have been? This is an adventure story focusing on the lives and relationships of Team 7 as they train and grow together. Rated T but beware, swearing and some bloody scenes. Semi rationalist.

Ichika and the gang are now moving on to their second year in the academy. But along with their ascendance to a new level is a whole new batch of new opportunities, new companions and rivals, unexpected changes and new lethal adversaries. But a plot is being brewed in the shadows and it will culminate once a heavenly opponent is sent to Ichika's door. 4th arc, the 2nd year arc.