Author's Note: I did list the chapters in which people would appear in just so you knew what to expect. I did say that Sora would appear in this one. I believe you will be in for a treat.

In Chapter 14, Roxas does appear and has a combat scene. Chapter 15 is Anti-Sora's fight against Xigbar. I did say earlier that Twilight Existence was coming to an end, but I realized last night that I had about five or six chapters left to tie everything together. Maybe I don't want this to end, eh?

Enjoy this chapter as much I did writing it.

Chapter 13

Halloween Town

Riku:

The town of spooks and demons, the sign in front of me read. I couldn't help but feel comfortable here. This place was a little different than the dark depths of the universe. This place was a little different than the dark depths of the universe. It was unique in a way.

"Goofy, it's the Organization!"

The familiar voice of Donald echoed in my ears. I saw the both of them charge out of the town in my direction.

"Stop!" I shouted, trying to project my normal voice.

Donald stopped in his tracks. So did Goofy. Both stared at me suspiciously.

"Who are you?" Donald asked.

"I'm Riku."

"Sora would be glad to see you, Riku," Goofy said softly.

I wasn't sure about that yet.

"Why are you wearing that hood?" Donald asked.

I sighed and pulled the hood off. Donald gasped and raised his wand.

"No! Don't attack me! Let me explain, okay? I had to use this form to control the darkness. I couldn't just sit on the sidelines," I explained.

"But why do you have his face?"

I shrugged.

"A side effect, I guess."

"So, why are you here?"

"Tell me what you know about Sora and this killing spree."

Donald winced and turned away. This entire experience must have hurt them badly. To what extent did Sora go? Was it Sora at all?

"It started a little more than a week ago in Hollow Bastion. We had just gotten back into town when we were ambushed by Heartless. Sora hesitated. We went on ahead, but we were quickly surrounded. That's when we saw it for the first time," Goofy said somberly.

"Sowa turned into a human-sized Heartless. He was so fast and so strong. He wiped out the Heartless in seconds. Then he changed back and he didn't seem to remember any of it," Donald added.

"What happened that day with King Mickey?" I asked.

I knew that was a very sensitive subject.

"We brought Sowa back from Beast's Castle to Hollow Bastion. Mickey said that he was ok, but when he woke up, he had yellow eyes. Sowa walked outside, insulted Kairi and murdered King Mickey with the keyblade."

"He was using the keyblade even after all that?"

Donald and Goofy nodded.

"Let's go to the Gummi Ship. I need time to think and perhaps I can contact Sora," I suggested.

Twilight Town/Betwixt and Between/The World that Never Was

Anti-Sora:

I was back in Sora's normal form as I explored the top half of the mansion. Axel's scent was still firmly implanted in my nose. With one keyblade at my side, the Nobodies were keeping their distance. Even if I was part Heartless, they weren't going to chance attacking me. I opened the door in front of me and stepped inside. There were stairs leading down into a basement. The basement was different than the mansion.

I walked down the steps and through the door. Axel was waiting in the next room under some kind of device.

"About time you caught up," Axel taunted.

Before I could say anything else, he disappeared. I walked over to where he was…and found myself in another room. The computer in this room was smashed up beyond repair.

So, where was I?

I picked up the scent of Axel yet again.

Enough questioning myself. Let's go.

When I walked into the adjacent room, I felt the comforting weight of darkness wash over me. It was coming from the portal in front of the vent.

Now why would a portal be in front of a vent? That certainly was an odd place to put it.

Nevertheless, I walked in it and emerged into a colorful version of the dark realm. I ignored the group of Nobodies on the side of the portal and walked to the portal on the other end. An expansive city appeared before my eyes. In the sky was a brilliantly colored moon shaped like a heart.

"Kingdom Hearts," I muttered aloud.

The name came to me like a whisper upon the wind. Was it Sora? I shook my head. Couldn't be. He's gone. I walked down the alley. The air was alive with energy. Energy from what I wonder…

Normal (third person):

Axel knelt down in front of the Superior out of respect.

"I have returned. Sora is here in the world."

Xemnas turned around and nodded.

"Good job, Axel. Did he give you any trouble?"

"He's part Heartless, Superior. He wanted nothing more than to tear me apart."

Now it was Xemnas' turn to look surprised.

"Half-Heartless? How can that be?"

Hell if I know, Axel thought as he stood up.

"I don't know," Axel said softly.

"Send Xigbar down to the guard the lower levels of the castle."

"As you wish, Superior."

Anti-Sora:

It had suddenly started raining in this new world. I wasn't in the mood to walk in it, so I took shelter in an inn. There were no humans here, but the Heartless weren't close by either. It was safe to rest here for a while.

'Sora…'

What was that? No one was in here…

'Sora…answer me!'

The voice was loud and clear that time. It was in my head. Pain shot through my head, making me howl in pain. What was going on? Was…was someone trying to bring Sora back? There was no way I could fight back mentally with this pain.

'Sora, I know you're there! Answer me!'

My body fell against the floor, limp as a rag doll. I was losing control of the body…

It wasn't long before my world collapsed into darkness.

Sora:

I was floating in space blanketed in warmth and comfort. It was so nice here. There was nothing that could disturb me. And that was the best thing I could ever wish for. This was all I could ever want. A realm that was all mine. No one could hurt me here..

'Sora…answer me!'

A voice shattered the peace of my world. Who was that?

'Sora, I know you're there! Answer me!'

The voice came again.

"Who are you?" I asked dreamily.

'Who am I? It's me, Riku. How could you forget me?'

Riku…I stretched my brain for an inquiry. Riku was my friend who was lost to the darkness. He was alive…?

"You're alive?" I asked.

'Yes, my friend, I am alive. Where are you?'

"I don't know. I don't care."

'You don't care? Sora, what's gotten into you?'

What do you mean?

"What do you mean?" I asked, feeling truly confused.

'Did you kill those people?'

"Perhaps."

I knew what he was talking about. I was the one who let that creature have control of my body. I wanted Mickey dead. So he was killed. I saved my anti-self form being murdered by Xaldin to keep the killing going.

'Perhaps? Sora, you do know that King Mickey is dead?'

I smiled.

"Good. I'm glad he's dead. He destroyed my life."

'You don't know what you are saying.'

"I do."

'Sora…'

"You are wearing thin on my patience, Riku. Go away!" I snapped irritably.