Chapter One: Continuation

"So Sora," Goofy questioned, "what's it say?" He was referring to the letter King Mickey had given Pluto to deliver to them.

"Here, let me read it out loud," he responded. He cleared his throat and then began:

"Dear Donald, Goofy, and Sora,

"It seems that the worlds have been successfully restored, so a congratulation is in order. But still I fear that danger still lurks, well, everywhere. So I'll need to you to find someone who can help you root out the problem. His name is Alex Pat and he's waiting at what we think may be the door to the light."
"They found it already?" Donald interrupted, startled.

"No, it says here they found a door they think is the one."

"Oh."

"Were was I…. He is waiting somewhere in Disney Land; Pluto should be able to find him. When you do meet him, he'll say this: The number of Guardians is now six.

Respond with: But there should be seven. He'll then greet you and take you to the location of the door. He'll give you the rest of the information from there.

Good luck,

King Mickey

P.S. Tell Minnie I'm all right and not to worry too much, for me, will ya?"

"Hmm…" the three expressed simultaneously.

"Strange…" Sora was pondering.

"What?" Donald inquired.

"He didn't mention anything about Riku."

"Yeah…"

"Anyway, who about we get started on that search!"

"That's the spirit," Goofy said. "Can you find Alex Pat for us, Pluto?" Pluto was patiently sitting all the while they were reading the letter. Pluto then got up nodded and started down the path they were on.

"Come on!" Sora said. The trinity followed the leading hound towards the town under rule of Disney Castle.

Pluto led the group to the local inn. They went inside and were greeted by the innkeeper, a duck with a top hat.

"Donald, my brother!" greeted the innkeeper with his deep Irish accent.

"Scrooge McDuck!" Donald greeted back. They shook hands.

"And Goofy, how nice to see ya."

"Always a pleasure," said the bumbling knight.

"And who's this?" he asked at Sora.

"Oh...um, I'm Sora."

"Well, Sora, any friend of my brother and Goofy is welcome at my inn, provided you have munny now."

"Well, we're not staying, but we came to meet someone; He goes by the name of Alex Pat?"

"Ah, I see. Well I've don't have anyone on the register, but the guy standing in the corner over there," he directed toward the opposite right corner of the check in counter," might be him.

"Thanks."

"Nice to meet you;"

"You too." The trio "traversed" to the guy.

"He reminds me of Leon." Donald commented.

"Yeah, he kind of does," Sora responded, remorsefully. He missed all the new friends he made already.

The guy in the corner was 5 foot, 8 inches, black hair, naturally tan skin color, wearing a blue T-shirt and white jeans and sports athletic shoes, and had a sword in its sheath across his back. It looked like he was asleep.

"Hello?" Goofy asked. "Garwsh, he's asleep."

"Must have been waiting long," Donald commented. He attempted to tap the guy on the shoulder with his wand, but the next thing he knew it was gone. "Huh?" The guy was awake now holding Donald's wand in his left hand.

"I believe this is yours?" he motioned with a giving gesture. Donald took it back, partially amazed and partially offended. "Anyway, there's something you should know." He motioned them to come closer. He whispered, "The number of Guardians is now six."

Sora responded with the reply, "But there should be seven."

"Well, then just how would you know that?"

"Uh..."

"I'm just kidding," he laughed. "My name's Alex Pat. You're Sora, Donald, and Goofy."

"Yeah."

"Sorry but we need to get going as soon as possible. Follow me, please." Alex led the group out of the inn.

"So, where are we going?" Donald wanted to know.

"Disney Castle, where the door is, of course!" was the reply.

"Wow!" Goofy exclaimed. "The door may be in Disney Castle all along?"

"Yep. Ready?"

"Sure." Sora answered for them.

"Come on then." He whistled and Pluto followed.

"It's good to be back," Donald said, a bit teary-eyed.

"Yeah, it's been too long," Goofy agreed.

"I'm glad for you guys." Sora added, not wanting to be reminded of his home too much.

"Well, now that we've have the pleasantries out of the way," Alex started then paused to see if there were any objections.

"Actually," Donald took on, "We better inform Queen Minnie and Daisy on the situation."

"Right. Take your time. I'll wait at the throne room entrance." And so the trio went to speak with the queen.

"I see," Queen Minnie said solemnly after hearing the story thus far. "Sometimes I wish I could be informed beforehand, but I guess these things must be resolved as soon as possible."

"Don't worry Minnie," Daisy assured. "Alex Pat is quite the trustworthy explorer. I've heard he's been around before Mickey was a prince."

"Still…"

As if on cue, Goofy spoke up. "Oh yeah, Mickey said he's all right and that you shouldn't worry too much."

"Thank you Goofy. I needed to hear that." Still she was trying very hard to keep her spirits. "If you need anything, please don't be afraid to ask. It was nice meeting you Sora."

"You too, your Highness."

"Okay. Ready now?" Alex questioned.

"Yep," Donald replied.

"Okay to the basement." They began their decent.

"Hey, Alex?" Sora began.

"Yes, Sora?"

"You're an explorer right?"

"Why, yes I am! Daisy, told you?"

"Yeah. I was wondering, if…"

"If…?"

"Never mind." At that point, Alex stopped walking.

"Sora, if you have something to ask, it's best to get it out as soon as possible, even if you think it'll offend someone."

"Well, I was wondering have you been to a place called the Destiny Islands recently." They continued to travel onward.

"Actually…" He paused for dramatic effect. "Yes, I have."

"Oh. Have you ever spoken with a girl named…"

"…Kairi?" He finished Sora's question for him. "As a matter of fact, she told me if I'd ever find you that…uh…oh yeah, Come home! That was pretty much it."

"Oh."

"Yeah, thought you're going to have trouble doing that." He stopped again. "Here we are, the supposed door to the light!"

Before them was a double door of tremendous height completely painted black except for the stained glass windows.

"Are you sure this is it?"

"Well, no. That's why we "suppose" it is. I just said that."

"Oh."
"Yeah…All right!" Alex clapped his hands so suddenly the rest jumped a bit. "Sora, draw your Keyblade." Sora did as he was told. "Now try unlocking it." On command, a keyhole appeared in the door. Sora inserted the Keyblade, turned it, turned it back, and pulled it out. The door opened. "Just as I thought."

"This is it?" the rest asked hopefully.

"Nope." They fell over "anime" style.

"But uh… how do you know?" Goofy wondered.

"Let me explain…"