Chapter 8: Found at Last

Riku happily licked his Loly Pop while Freddy lay asleep in his lap. After he had finished he heard Maleficent calling him.

Maleficent: Riku, we are having a meeting I thought it would be in your best interest to join us.

Riku: OK I'll be right there.

Riku woke up Freddy and said good-bye to her and ran to find Maleficent. He walked with her to her dark room.

Riku: Well where is everyone?

Maleficent: They will be here in time.

Soon after she spoke Hades appeared. Maleficent told him what had happened to Jafar.

Hades: That smarmy vizier could've had 'em-if someone had stuck around o give him a hand.

Riku: Hey, I did my part. I brought the princess, didn't I?

Maleficent: Jafar was beyond help, consumed by his own hatred. One should beware of letting it burn too fiercely.

Hades: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Lighten up. I'm as cool as they come, okay? (to Riku) By the way, kid, have we got something special for you.

Riku: Huh?

Maleficent: We had a deal, yes? You helped us, and we grant you your

wish...

The image of Kairi laying down unconscious appeared at the table.

Riku: Kairi!

Maleficent: Go to her. Your vessel is waiting.

Captain Hook appeared.

Captain Hook: Just remember, this is no pleasure cruise. It won't be a pleasant voyage.

Riku: Why are you doing all this for me? What's the catch?

Maleficent: Catch? What's the catch? Silly boy. You're like a son to me. I only want you to be happy.

Maleficent gently touches Riku's face and Riku angrily shoves Maleficent's hand away from his face.

Riku: I seriously doubt that.

Maleficent: Believe what you wish. But lest we forget, I kept my end of the bargain.

Riku left with Captain Hook on his ship. Riku soon after that found what he was looking for. A limp figure sat against the wall.

Riku: Kairi! Oh Kairi I'm so glade I found you!

Riku kneeled down and gently put his hand under her chin and lifted up her head.

Riku: Kairi? What's wrong?

Captain Hook: She seems to be missing her sole or something, but I'm sure Maleficent can fix that.

Riku looked at Kairi once more and stood up. I need to go back and talk to Maleficent! He disappeared into darkness.

Captain Hook: You'd better come back boy!

~~Back with Maleficent~~

Maleficent: Yes I'm sure we could help you poor friend.

Riku: Are you sure?

Maleficent: Now, now my dear boy we will try all that we can in time. But I have one more thing that I think you would like to do for me.

Riku: Like to do?

Maleficent: Yes but later you need a good nights rest. Good night.

Riku went to find Freddy. She was in the library looking at the painting.

Freddy: Riku I thought you'd never come back!

She jumped into Riku's arms.

Riku: Hey I would never leave you!

Riku fell asleep in the library, and had a dream, that was a memory from when he was young…

Sora: It's true! I saw it with my own eyes!

Riku: You sure you didn't just hear it this time?

Sora: What difference does it make? There's a huge monster in there, I tell you!

Riku: All right. Suppose there really is a monster... Think we can beat it by ourselves, Sora?

Sora: No problem. Let's do it! Listen! There! Can you hear it growling?

Riku: Shh, quiet. We've gotta be careful.

In the cave...

Riku: See that? It was just the wind making that noise.

Sora: Aw, man. I wish it was a monster! (finds a door) Hold on! What's that over there?

Riku: A window, or maybe a door? It won't open.

Sora: Geez, is that really all that's in here?

Riku: What do you expect in a boring place like this? Hey, Sora.

Sora: Hm?

Riku: When we grow up, let's get off this island. We'll go on real adventures, not this kid stuff!

Sora: Sure. But isn't there anything fun to do now? Hey, you know the new girl at the mayor's house?

Riku woke up and looked down where Freddy had been sleeping on his lap, but she was gone!

Riku: Freddy?

The little Heartless popped out of the ground and looked up at Riku.

Freddy: Yes

Riku: I though I lost you or something…like I lost Sora…

Freddy: Don't be sad Riku, I over heard Maleficent talking to the others, and you will be able to see Sora again!

Riku: I will!! But he replaced me remember?

Freddy: *shakes head* If he's a true friend he'll stick with you forever!

Riku went to see Maleficent.

Riku: So you want me to go there, because there is no one else there but Heartless?

Maleficent: Yes my dear boy and you get to play with you friend Sora. Maybe this time he will join you….