Sora, Donald, and Goofy stand there, awaiting the opening of the one thing that can explain what is going on around here, why they are here, and why there is another keyblade in existence. The keyblade master breathes heavily before finally unfolding the paper that contains the words of King Mickey.
Dear Goofy, Donald, and Sora,
Let me first congratulate you three on your successful victory over Ansem. Because of this, you have closed the link between worlds and restored all the ones that were decimated by the Heartless. You three have truly proven your valiance and deserve a good rest from all this excitement, but I'm afraid resting is not the best option at the moment. As you know, the Heartless are still here and are starting to become more aggressive…and more powerful. With that, we are not nearly done with our task of ridding the worlds of the Heartless.
There is something you must know about concerning the former ruler of Hollow Bastion. His research of the Heartless was initated by one strange meeting, as he told me during our talk in his study. Ansem was seating in his library one evening, reading a book quietly, when all of a sudden, a great light appeared before him. When it faded away, a cloaked man was standing in its wake. The stranger remained quiet while Ansem asked continously who he was. When he finally responded, he placed his hand forward and spawned a glowing item within its grip. The item was a keyblade. Ansem was confused at first, but the man told Ansem to take the item and protect it until the day when "the door" is opened. Once Ansem took hold of the keyblade, the stranger disappeared, leaving the words "The Wicked Key."
Riku soon inherited the weapon when Ansem possessed him. We have no idea what has happened to it now, but we feel that it will play an important part once we reach "the door." Riku and I are going to explore some of the world to see if we can find some answers to our problems. For us to be brought here must mean this place has some significance to our quest. When you all finish reading this letter, start searching around, as well. I recommend you use the help of Jerild and his friends in getting started. Also, search for a keyhole that may be present in the world, as the Heartless must be appearing in cause of it. Be careful, however. These Heartless are more stronger and aggressive than before, and as you all have found out, your magic doesn't work well on them. Your keychains, summons, and equipment have also disappeared, as the case with us, so your advantage against the beings has lowered greatly.
I wish you three well in your exploration. We will meet again when the time is right.
Sincerely,
Mickey and Riku
The three look up from the letter and look among each other as they absorb the words of the wise king.
"Well," starts Goofy. " I guess we should do what King Mickey suggests us to do. Search for that keyhole."
"But where do we start," Sora asks.
"We do what the king said," Donald says impatiently as he walks toward the cockpit. "We will stay with these people until it is time for us to depart."
"I'm okay with that," Sora replies with a smile.
Sora pockets the letter and follows Donald and Goofy back into the cockpit, where Wessler is found snoozing silently in his chair with his cigar burnt out in the ashtry to his side. Minutes later, Jerild and Vex enter into the cockpit, signaling that it is time to go. Wessler awakes, disappointed that he had escape such a nice nap, but is soon re-energized as he lights yet another cigar.
"We're ready to go," Jerild says to them. "The vans have a full tank of gas and have set off to the next town. We're heading out to Raseia City."
"About time," Wessler replies, with an air of relief of leaving such a place.
They all strap themselves in their seats, including the guards in the backroom. The engines are turned on and the Elwardragon is hovered into the air before a great boost of speed sends the ship flying toward its next destination.