AN: Sorry it took me a while to post this up. I've been busy with teachers giving out their last minute assignments and what not. 8 more days of school! Man, it's taking forever. I'm not quite done writing this story's sequel yet, but it's getting down to the nitty gritty. I hope you people don't abandon me or the sequel! puppy dog eyes Well, this fic isn't over yet so I'll stop going on and on about the sequel. Anyways, enjoy! Zanisha, I hope you recover quickly from the chicken pox! I think I got it when I was around 6.

Disclaimer: I can't, don't, and will never own Kingdom Hearts!

Chapter 14: You, a Keyblade Master?

"Let's get a move on!" Donald said. He turned on the engine, and steered the gummi ship left.

Chip and Dale were on the intercom. "We heard that the Olympus Coliseum has another tournament, the Pegasus Cup."

"Let's go there. I'm sure we'll be the champs." Sora said. "Plus we should stop by Traverse Town to get more supplies and upgrade your weapons. I think there are some summon gems that we can give to the Fairy Godmother, too."

"Alright." Donald said, turning the ship around. "Olympus Coliseum it is!" First, they got more supplies and summons in Traverse Town. At the Olympus Coliseum, Sora and the gang defeated everyone. Of course it was easy. They would always be the champs. Any detail of it would just be boring. Just one win after another.

"Where are we going to next?" Iqui asked. "Are we gonna try and look for Vern?"

"The radar says that the next world is coming up in a little bit. We're not gonna stop our mission to look for Vern. She could be anywhere." Donald explained.

"Yah, Vern may be at the next world that we're coming up to." Sora said. Soon enough, they could see the next world up ahead.

"Garsh, I don't like the looks of this world!" Goofy said.

"Well, we have to go. King Mickey might be there. Or Vern. Or Riku. I don't know what got into him. But hopefully if he's there, then Kairi's there, too. Plus we're strong. We've defeated everything that's come our way. We've got our weapons, and I've got the Keyblade. How could we fail?" Sora said confidently.

Donald landed the gummi ship in a weird place. It was an open waterfall, but the water was going up, not down. Also, they were able to walk on the water!

"This place is giving me the creeps!" Sora said, walking across the water. He climbed an iceberg, only to discover a huge beast and Riku! Riku and the beast were talking, and then Riku hurt the beast. "Riku! What're you doing!"

"Ah, Sora, you who I was so anxious to meet." Riku said.

"What're you talking about?" Sora exclaimed.

"I am the true Keyblade master. It is time the Keyblade is returned to me. Let the Keyblade come to its true master!" Riku yelled and he held his hand out. Sure enough, the Keyblade disappeared from Sora's hands and into Riku's.

"What? T-that's impossible! I'm the one who's fought my way here with the Keyblade!" Sora sputtered.

"You were just the delivery boy." Riku said. That pierced Sora hard. "Here" Riku said, pulling a wooden sword from his bag. "Go play hero with this!" Riku threw the sword down to Sora.

"Goofy, you know what to do." Donald said, starting to walk towards Riku.

"Garsh, I know King Mickey said to follow the Keyblade master and all, but, oh well." Goofy said, feeling a bit guilty for leaving Sora there.

Donald said one last thing before he left. "Sora, cunno (means 'sorry' in Al Bhed)." Now Sora was left with Beast.

"I came here, looking for Belle." Beast said. "Will you come and fight with me to get her?"

"Yah" Sora said sadly. "And that means if Riku's here, my friend may not be far away." He slowly got up and picked up the wooden sword. He couldn't understand what had just taken place five minutes earlier. Sora and Beast fought their way through the strange world, which was Hollow Bastion. Finally they got to two huge doors. They were afraid of what they'd find. They opened the doors and found...Belle!

"Belle!" Beast said. He ran up to her, but got locked up. It was a trick! Sora whirled around to see Riku standing there, along with his two friends.

"Donald! Goofy!" Sora said.

"It is useless." Riku said. "I am more powerful than you. Maleficent was right. Surrender now, or pay the price."

"Wait!" Goofy shouted. "I-I'm sorry Donald, but I cannot stand here and let a friend die. I don't care what King Mickey said. I can't betray a friend. Tell King Mickey I said sorry." Goofy walked over to Sora.

"No, wait! I'm coming, too. You're right. I can't stay with that guy. Sora is my friend! Plus, that Riku fellow kinda smells." Donald said as he laughed.

"You will lose this fight Sora! You have no weapons to fight!" Riku said. Sora stood up confidently. "You're wrong! I may not have physical weapons to fight with, but I have the most powerful weapon of all...my heart. My friends have stood by my side. They know that we can survive if we only stay in the light. Riku, don't do this to yourself!" At that moment, the Keyblade went from Riku's hand to Sora's.

"What?!" Riku yelled. He pulled out another weapon. He seemed to forget what Sora was talking about. And anger burned in his eyes. "I can't let you get away with this!" That started it all! Riku lunged at Sora, attacking with fast strides and combinations. Sora was able to dodge most of the attacks.

It was easier having his buddies back. Plus they had an advantage, 3-1. Sora hated attacking his used-to-be best friend, but he had no choice. He fought back with Riku's same strategy, but with a bit more defense. With Riku attacking Sora, Donald and Goofy were able to block his attacks and hurt Riku from behind. The battle soon ended. Riku, tired and hurt, ran off.

"That was painful." Sora said.

"What, are you hurt? Where's the cut? Can we help?" Goofy asked all at once.

"I am hurt, Goofy. I'm cut in the heart. My best friend is against me. That leaves a mark that only Riku can heal. But you've healed me in a way. Thanks for coming back."

Donald went up to Sora and put a hand, er, wing on his shoulder. "Sorry for leaving." Just then, they heard footsteps. Someone was coming out from the library. They thought Riku was coming back for more, but when they looked closer, they saw it was Vern!

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Sorry to leave you at a cliffie, but I had to, I just had to...MUAHAHAHAHAH! strokes cat while resting in big chair in a dark room