Author's Note: Here's chapter 13. Read and review please!

Chapter 13: Sora and Riku's Return

" Kairi!" Goofy called my name.

" Hurry!" Donald ran towards me. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy ran and tried to pull me away from the portal's entrance.

" I can't go! Sora and Riku are in there still!" I cried.

I knew that it was on use! The portal was closing and I had to get out of there. I ran with the gang to the exit of the portal. We slowly stepped through. I closed my eyes as the light shined in my eyes. My eyes opened and I saw where I ended up. It was Destiny Islands! We were on the main island where Sora and I used to play. Everything was there! The big tree, Paopu Island, the tree house that's in the big tree, even the rowboats were still there! Mickey, Donald, and Goofy stood there in awe as they looked around the island.

" Hey Donald, looks like we're on Destiny Island!" Goofy said.

" How do you know about the island?" I asked.

" Uh…" Donald struggled to answer.

" Oh! I remember! This island disappeared before, right?" Mickey asked.

" Yeah."

" Well, when this world disappeared, it ended up at The End of the World. That's where all of the worlds that disappear end up. Sora, Donald, and Goofy went to that world to fight Ansem, but when they did, they ended up on the island that was there. And if my guess is correct, then that island was this one!"

" Oh, that's right!" Goofy agreed.

" So, when Sora gets back, how do we get out of here, Your Majesty? The ship was left at The World That Never Was." Donald asked.

" Hmm."

" Riku's dad started a new Gummi Ship business. I can call him on my cell phone and give him an order." I offered.

" Thank you, Kairi."

I called Riku's dad on my cell phone and ordered them to make a ship for the other ASAP. He said it would be ready in about three hours. The other three decided to walk round the island to collect provisions for their trip back to…wherever they came from. Meanwhile, I just sat on the beach waiting for Sora and Riku to come. It was like, I was starting over what I've already been through. I've already been through waiting for my friends to come back, but now, I feel like I'm experiencing it all over again. From the moment Sora and I got separated to the moment I was kidnapped by Axel. What if this time Sora and Riku get killed, or what if they can't get back to the island because of the power of darkness. I felt so confused now! I stood up and screamed my heart out. I then turned around and kicked a large tree. What's more is that something fell onto my head. I looked down and picked it up. It was a paopu fruit. I eyed the star-shaped fruit carefully. Am I ready? I thought to myself. I just decided to put the fruit to the side. I looked over and decided to wonder into the secret place. It was the same as it was a year ago. Including the drawing of Sora and I that I added to. I couldn't help but dream about that day 6years ago, back when I didn't know the meaning of love.

Flashback

" You are really brave." I said to Sora. He had just stood up to some mean 5th grade bullies for me.

" Thanks. I shouldn't be saying this, but you're really pretty." Sora blushed. I also blushed. Sora turned his head and looked towards a hole at the base of a large tree. " Kairi, come with me. I want to show you something." Sora took me by the hand and led me to the hole.

" Wow. It looks like your own hideout." I stood there in awe.

" I call it the secret place. No one comes here. Although Riku came here once when he and I thought there was a monster in here. Hey! This could be OUR secret place!"

" Our secret place?" I was confused.

" Yeah. Whenever we want to be alone, we can come here and just you know, do stuff."

" Great idea!"

" From now on, this is…Sora and Kairi's secret place!" Sora said in a heroic voice. I laughed. " We need to draw something as a sign saying that this is our secret place, plus, it can be a token of our friendship."

" Okay." Sora and I each picked up and rock and started to scribble on the wall. When I was finished drawing, I looked over at Sora's and he looked at mine. We drew each other. I drew Sora and he drew me.

" Kairi?" Sora asked.

" Hmm?"

" Promise me we'll be friends forever. Maybe even more when we get older." Sora asked me to promise him.

" Promise. Friends till the end and maybe more."

End of flashback

" Maybe, even more." I repeated those words throughout my head.

Suddenly, I heard something! It sounded like the kind of sound you hear when people shoot fireworks into the air. I just had to go check it out. I ran out of the secret place and back onto the beach. I saw two shooting stars falling out of the sky. Stars during the day? That meant…Sora and Riku were back! I couldn't believe it! My eyes widened as I saw Riku and Sora's heads pop out of the water. I cried out their names.

" Sora! Riku!" I waved.

I watched as the boys began hurrying to the beach, but shortly after they started running, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy came dashing in front of me! Donald and Goofy jumped on Sora knocking him back into the water and Mickey ran to Riku. I laughed as I watched the two happy reunions. Sora was finally able to stand up. He looked in my direction. We were quite a few feet apart. I saw Sora as he reached into his pocket and pulled out something. It was my lucky charm! Sora opened himself up and Roxas was released. I knew that Roxas would want to see Namine. I opened myself up and released Namine. They got a good look at each other and we were then back to the way we were. Sora held out his hand. I ran into the water and jumped into his arms. Of course I was embracing him, he scared me to death when he was left behind. I pulled out of the embrace and looked into his eyes, but he just pulled be back into the embrace.

" We're back." He said to me.

" You're home. I smiled and wrapped my arms around him again.

" Okay, I'm still alive here!" Riku was getting frustrated.

" Oh, sorry, Riku" I walked over and hugged Riku. It was so nice to have my boys back, but mostly Sora.

" Well, it looks like the ship won't be here for a while." Mickey said.

" We should have a party!" Donald suggested.

" Good idea, Donald! A homecoming party for Sora and Riku at my place!" I confirmed.

We all got into our rowboats. Mickey rode in Riku's, Donald rowed in mine, and Goofy rode with Sora. It was going to be nice rowing with Sora and Riku being that I haven't been with them in a long time. I know Sora is going to be happy when he gets back home, but Riku, I don't know about him because remember, Selphie has a big crush on Riku, so he may have a little trouble getting away from her. It's been a year since they've rowed boats, so it took a while to get back to the town. After about a half an hour of rowing, we finally made it to the island. I helped Sora and Riku tie up their rowboats. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy took a look around the beach area of the town. The boats were finale tied and now we can all go see everyone rejoice for Sora and Riku's return. I looked ahead and saw Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie. They were all running towards us.

" Sora! Kairi! Riku!" They all called. We all had a group hug except for Selphie who was embracing Riku.

" RIKU! MY MAN'S BACK!" Selphie flung onto Riku.

" It's nice to see you, Selphie, but I'm fragile. I can't have fan girls jumping on me." Riku said putting her on the ground.

" Aw, did I hurt you?" Selphie cooed.

" Uh, no. But, I ache a bit form the journey."

" No worries! I'll take extra care of you!"

" Where did I go wrong?" Riku sighed. We all laughed.

" Sora, Riku, where have you been, man?" Wakka asked.

" Yeah, you and I have serious swordfights to catch up on, Sora." Tidus said.

" Um, it's a looong story." Sora answered. " Oh, and I forgot to introduce our new friends. This is Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey. They helped Riku and I on our journey."

" Nice to meet ya." Goofy said.

" Come on, Kairi says we have a party tonight!" Donald said.

" Oh, that's right! Come on, fellas!" Mickey said.

" Right." We all agreed. I couldn't help but get a tear of joy in my eye. I wiped it away before anyone could see it.

We were all together again. Nothing was going to change that.

Author's Note: End of chapter 13. Don't worry, there's still mote to come. If this story becomes a large success, I might do a sequel to it, but if I'm going to, I need a lot of reviews! If you love this story, tell everyone on this site that you know to read and review this story! I need many reviews if there's going to be a sequel! So, please do me this favor!