Ryou groaned and rolled over from his position on the ground. He felt like he had been hit by a hurricane and thrown halfway across town. He had sand in his hair, face and clothes and it felt like he had enough to fill a small child's sandbox. This realization suddenly hit him hard. Why was there sand in the Mouto household. Ryou decided that it would be a good idea to get his face out of aforementioned sand and take a look at his surroundings. Once seeing the area he had "landed" in, Ryou was positive that he was no longer in the Turtle Game Shop, or even in Domino for that matter. He was sitting on a large beach island full of palm trees and clear water. The center of the island was covered with foliage, and lined with wooden walkways. Ryou was almost sitting under a bridge leading out to a miniature island projecting out of the water. And, unless he was mistaken, there were three people running towards him at full speed. Ryou, being in no position to do much of anything, stared at the approaching people, the shock of being in this strange place dominant in his personality. The three people eventually reached Ryou's resting spot. The tallest, and apparent oldest of the group was suntanned, with orange hair arching back over his head. He was carrying a blue and white ball under his arm. The other boy had messy blond hair, and appeared to be carrying a long, red, pointy stick. The girl of the group had brown hair that curled up on the ends, was wearing a bright yellow dress, and was carrying what appeared to be a jumprope. The girl seemed excited, and was jumping from foot to foot. The oldest boy spoke first, in a slightly accented voice. "Hey Riku, good to see you man." Ryou blinked. 'Is this guy talking to me?' The boy seemed to notice Ryou's confusion. "Somethin' wrong Riku?" Ryou assumed that the boy was talking to him. He was the only one around, besides the boy's friends, who weren't doing much to answer anyway. Ryou decided to ask his question. "Are you talking to me?" The boy looked at him strangely. "Of course, who else would I be speaking to?" The boy shook his head. "Man, Riku, what's up with you?

-~=Selphie's POV=~-

I couldn't believe it when I saw him fall from the sky! After that meteor shower, I thought that little could impress me again! Then all of a sudden, today, I see someone falling down to the beach, appearing out of nowhere. While the person was falling, I got a glimpse of silver hair. I got all excited, and immediately ran to tell my two best friends that Riku had fallen from the sky! He seemed confused when we came up to him. He still looks confused. Wakka is trying to get through to him, so I am not going to interrupt. Somehow, something seems wrong with this scene. Riku's chocolate brown eyes are filled with confusion. Wait a second, chocolate brown eyes! Far as I can remember, Riku's eyes were an electric blue. He also looks taller to me, and his hair is longer. His face also seems a bit gentler, less competitive, I suppose. I decide to tell my conclusion to the public. I take a deep breath and announce,

"Guys, I don't think this is Riku." =-~End POV~-=

This statement was met by confusion from the two boys. Ryou, however, felt relieved. He decided to confirm this statement before anyone could argue with the girl. "Umm, that's right, I'm not Riku. I don't even know who Riku is, or where I am. Could I please have some help?" The older boy looked a little shocked, then helped Ryou up. When standing, Ryou was slightly taller than the boy who had been asking him questions. Suddenly, the younger of the boys let out a giggle. "Guess you really messed up this time, Selphie." The girl looked insulted. "What are you talking about Tidus? I didn't do anything." Tidus snickered. "Oh sure, but it sure wasn't me who came into the house screaming that Riku was falling from the sky." "Why you.." "Knock it off you two!" The older boy interrupted the apparent argument. "Stay out of this Wakka!" Tidus glared at him. Ryou decided to ask for help one more time. "Hey, could any of you actually tell me where I am and how in heaven I got here?" The group started, then stared at him as if they were seeing him for the first time. Wakka was the first to say something. "Well, looks like we've got some explaining to do."

The three young adults took Ryou to a treehouse high in the central area of the island. Ryou had a little trouble with the ladder, but soon got used to the height. Wakka began the explanation. "This place is known as the Destiny Island. A few months ago, this place was hit by things called the heartless, nasty monsters that steal hearts. I don't really remember much from the time, all I know is that a friend of ours named Riku, and another boy named Sora left the island and went to other worlds. Sora succeeded in sealing away the heartless, and is now looking for the missing Riku. Our friend, Kairi, was with them during this time, and is now waiting for them to return. I don't really know how you got here, so don't even try asking me that." Ryou nodded. Then he realized that it was possible that his friends might be in this place too. If that tremor caused him to arrive here, then his friends might end up here too. "Wakka, has anyone else come here? I think my friends were transported with me!" Wakka shook his head. Tidus jumped into the conversation. "If your friends were transported too, then maybe they ended up in other worlds!" Ryou stared at Tidus. "But, if that's the case, how can I find them?" Tidus scratched the back of his head. "I don't really know much about other worlds, or traveling to them. But Kairi might know something. She's been all over! You should really go see her." Ryou nodded. "I think I will go see her. Can you show me where she is?" Selphie smiled. "You can usually find her at the cove behind the wooden wall. Shouldn't be too hard to find, she's the only other one here." Ryou got up and brushed himself off. He headed for the exit of the tree house. "Oh and Ryou?" "Yes?" "Don't fall down the ladder."