CHAPTER ONE
Sora took in a deep sigh and looked blankly out of the dirt stained window beside him. It had been a whole year since he last saw Riku and Kairi… but that was all about to change. He looked down at the letter in his hands, reading its contents over and over again. He just couldn't believe it.
Dear Sora Wataya,
I am pleased to inform you that you have been given a special mission along with two other juveniles that you may or may not recognize. As you know, the heartless have been scarce around these areas due to your splendid work back in the Hollow Bastion. Unfortunately, they've been extremely bothersome in another world not to far from here. I know that you've been living in traverse town for quite some time now…and I'm sure you're anxious to see some action. Well, you'll be happy to know that the world "earth" is extremely infested by heartless! Leon, Yuffie, Donald, and Goofy are hard at work fighting off the most of them… but I'm afraid that one area of the world is still in great need of some assistance. It is called the Bayside City Orphanage. It's a special home for children with no mother or father.
Sora swallowed hard. He could relate to that.
The heartless have been coming time and time again to the orphanage, and the officials are afraid that the children might be in horrible danger. The folks who run the orphanage are needed urgently in New York City, and there is nobody to take care of the children. That's where you come in. Accompanied by Riku and Kairi, you are going to be in charge of protecting those children at all costs. I'm aware of your work in the past, and I trust you fully with this mission. Cid has already prepared your gummi ship, and you should be leaving for earth Monday afternoon. Good luck Sora!
Sincerely, King Mickey
Sora stared at the letter for a long time. It was the first time in an entire year he had been assigned a mission. And though he felt a little uncertain about the situation, he couldn't hide his feeling of excitement.
Earth. He had always heard about that place… but never actually seen it. It's always exciting to discover new places. Especially when you know you're two best friends are going to be there.