Chapter 1: The Parting of Ways
"Riku," Sora said, "Can you and King Mickey get us off this world?"
"Well, Oblivion is a huge planet, but we can get to the gummi ship pretty quick," Mickey answered.
"You have the gummi ship," Donald asked.
"Of course, how do you think we got here," Riku said.
"Can I make a request for our first stop," Sora requested.
"Sure," Mickey replied.
"I want to go to Destiny Island," Sora said.
"Yeah, we can do that," Mickey said, "The only problem is where everyone will sit. The ship only has room for 3, and there's 6 not counting Jiminy." They all crammed in the ship.
"Goofy, your elbow is in my eye," Namine said.
"It's better than trying not to suffocate with Riku sitting on you," Sora said half choked.
"I just thought of something," Jiminy said, "How are we going to steer?"
"Crud, I never thought of that," Sora replied trying to push Riku off of him, "That's sort of better." Sora was somewhat erect with his hands on the joystick.
"We look like Mexicans," Namine said. They rode like that for 4 hours to reach the island. However, they did make a quick stop by Gepetto's home to drop Jiminy off and eat. They arrived with a warm welcome from Kairi and the others. Several days went by of them seeing their parents and old friends again.
"Sora, we need to leave back to the castle," Mickey said, "But we may see each other again soon. I do appreciate your hospitality on this island of yours. Donald, Goofy, and I are headed home in a few minuets. Go tell everyone for me, please."
"Sure, your majesty," Sora said getting up. He began rushing around the island looking for everyone. Shortly, everyone was at the gummi ship to say good-bye.
"I feel privileged to have fought alongside such talented warriors," Mickey said.
"Yeah, you could've fought in the royal knights any day," Goofy said.
"We'll miss you," Donald said.
"The feeling's mutual," Riku said.
"King Mickey, I know I've done some bad things to you, the organization, and Sora, but I want to make a request," Namine said.
"I think you can have a little something," Mickey replied.
"I want to live here forever with Riku and Sora," Namine said.
"Alright, as long as you don't dig into other people's memories again," Mickey answered.
"I promise," Namine said, "I suppose this is goodbye then."
"Bye, I hope we'll see you soon," Sora said.
"It was nice to really meet all of you," Kairi said.
"Don't worry," Mickey said, "We'll see each other again real soon. Sora, I'm inviting you and 2 warriors of your choosing to the Disney Castle Worlds Tournament to represent Destiny Island. It's where a team of 3 from each world comes and fights each other. The prize for the champion is the Infusea Sword. It's a weapon that allows the wielder to see into the heart of anyone, and it's one of the strongest swords made. You have a month, then we'll come back to get you. With that, we're off." Mickey hand Sora the invitation, loaded up the ship, and took off.
"Who are you going to take, Sora," Kairi asked looking over his shoulder.
"I guess, I'll just host a contest of my own here," Sora replied, "Tomorrow, everyone who wants to enter can compete here on the beach." They told everyone on the island what was going on. Kairi decided to referee the event. At sunset, Kairi, Sora, Riku, and Namine all sat watching from the paupo tree.
"You ready for the contest Riku," Sora asked.
"Of course, the only one who might beat me is you, and you're already going," Riku answered, "It should be easy with my Soul Eater sword."
"Uh Riku, real swords aren't allowed," Kairi said, "Only rubber or wooden weapons can be used."
"What," Riku yelled.
"Sorry, but you could hurt someone with a real blade," Sora said.
"Crud," Riku mumbled. Then he looked up to see the sun get low. "Namine, let's go," Riku said and nodded his head.
"Wh...," Namine said and then looked up, "Oh, ok." Then Riku tossed Sora a paupo fruit.
"Riku's so nice," Kairi said, "He's been saving that thing for you for over a year. It's a good thing they don't spoil."
"Well…you want to try it," Sora ask half mumbling and scared.
"Why not," Kairi replied nearly laughting. Each gobbled down their half of the fruit.
"Now no matter what happens, we'll be a part of each other's lives," Sora said.
"That's good," Kairi said, "Our destinies are intertwined."
"I hate to eat and run, but I need to get home before the sun goes down," Sora said.
"Yeah, me too," Kairi said.
"I'll see you at the tournament," Sora said jumping into his boat and helped Kairi into hers. They rowed off separately to their homes.
