Vixen: And here we go! We finaly got this chapter up! Sorry for the long wait; I misplaced my muse and couldn't find her for weeks! And it is REALLY hard to keep a bunch of kids asleep for weeks. Oh well, here's the story!


I was back on the Destiny Islands, but something was different. Then I realized that this was in the past.

I was on our Island; the one we always played on. None of the grown-ups ever came there; why, I don't know, but it was perfectly fine by me. I was thirteen, and it was close to midnight; the full moon was high in the sky. But even though it was a beautiful cloudless night, the sand under my feet was wet with tears; I had just received some terrible news.

My friend, Kitty, had disappeared. No trace of her; she just vanished. Poor blue eyed, black haired Kitty, she had been scared of a bunch of things. Scared of bugs, snakes and spiders. But she was terrified of water, which was irony in itself, because we lived on an island chain. But she still managed to keep an up-beat attitude around Sora, Kairi and Riku. But I was the only one who knew what happened when the sun went down.

It was like she was a completely different person! Not going to go into a lot of detail, but she loved the night. It was like she lost all of her fear. Kitty and I would sneak out to the Island after dark, just the two of us, and party down in the moonlight. She had always been a night person, and I guess I was too; because I always felt the most alive during the hours between sunset and dawn. And certainly if the moon was out.

But it didn't matter anymore, because now she was gone forever. There had been a horrible hurricane just days before, and when it had finally left the island chain; Kitty was among the missing. We found almost everyone that was gone; but Kitty was still missing.

I watched as the scene in front of me unfolded. I knew what would happen next. This memory had haunted me since that night; creeping into my mind as dreams while I tossed and turned in the black darkness of my room.

Lightning split the air like a knife, followed by the low rumbling drums of thunder. The rain started gently; then turned into a torrential downpour, hiding the tears coursing down the cheeks of my dream-self.

Another fork of lightning sizzled the air, and close behind it was the scream of thunder. But in that moment that the islet was lit by the lightning flash I saw the door. It was a pale pink with designs of purple and blue on it. (That door that Sora kept seeing in the first game, remember?)

Suddenly, my perspective changed. I wasn't on the sidelines; instead, I was the one standing in front of the door, my dream-self no longer there. My hand lifted up to the door, gripping the rain slick handle. Slowly, gently, I pulled the handle. But instead of the door opening, the world shattered; nothing but the blackest darkness in its wake.

A minuet or a lifetime later, I still don't know, I finally opened my eyes. And then widened them in amazement.

The distance was shrouded in shadows; but beneath my feet was a platform that seemed to consist of stained glass, forming a picture. A picture of...

My heart leapt into my throat. It was an image of my friends! Kairi's laughing blue-violet eyes gazed upward, an eternal brightness shined in those eyes that couldn't be destroyed.

Sora's eyes, liquid sky-blue, shining with a never ending optimism; like nothing could stop him from tasting the best that life had to offer.

Riku's. Bluish-green; pools as deep and misunderstood as the ocean. Defiant and independent; reckless and calm; adventurous and caring. But there was that one shadow, that shadow of insecurity that neither Kairi nor Sora ever saw. That no one but I saw. That shadow that hid inside his heart, but didn't stop him from drinking deeply from Life's cup.

And what of my eyes? What did those icy pools of violet reveal about me? Fear? Anger? Disgust? Or was it compassion, understanding, and sensitivity? I didn't know; to tell the truth, I was afraid to know.

But I wasn't allowed to think on this long. Because a soft voice called out to me, surprising me.

Child of destiny, your path has been chosen.

Child of destiny? What was this unknown speaking of? I'm no child to destiny; I'm just an island girl that might have screwed up big time.

Your journey will be harder because of the choice that you made. You will be tempted by the Darkness in your heart; but do not let it sway you from what you know is right.

Darkness in my heart? Is that true? Had it taken over me so quickly? I think that strange voice was psychic, because it gave the answer to my unspoken question. Or maybe it was able to see my heart.

Your heart hasn't changed much... yet. But if you do not gain control over your Darkness, then it shall control you.

As if by magic, my eyes were drawn to a mirror standing near the far edge of the platform. My image grew larger as I grew closer; but then I jumped back in horror.

My reflection showed a creature of pure Darkness. Locks of ebony flowed down it's back; dancing like dark fire. I had always been rather pale, but the skin of this thing was ghostly white, fading to black on it's claw-like hands. Soulless yellow eyes stared into my own icy violet; an evil smile playing at the creatures lips as it's visage suddenly turned black.

Frozen in disgust and horror, I watched helplessly as this night monster stepped out of the mirror. The darkly clad form looked me up and down; then grinned wickedly.

"So, you want to try and destroy me?" It hissed, it's voice as dead as it's sick yellow eyes; "Let's see who can destroy who first."

The Yami stretched her arm to the side, grasping air. I gasped as a sword appeared in her hand. The hilt was blood red; the blade itself a deep purple; almost black, the end of which looked a lot like...

"A Keyblade!" I cried, just as she brought the sword crashing down; straight for my face. Instinctively I brought my hands up, trying to block it...

Metal clashed on metal! I opened my eyes, seeing the yami's look of fear and anger as I thrust the weapon back towards it. I stood up, looking in amazement at the Keyblade I held in my own hands. It was dark; but it was still beautiful. (I can't exactly describe it. It looks kind of like Oathkeeper; but in dark blues and purples.)

"This can't be!" The monster hissed; hatred in it's cold eyes. "Your on the side of the Dark! You can't wield that weapon!"

"Maybe," I spat; my own voice cold as ice, "But if I can't, then you shouldn't be able to either!"

The shade just looked at me. It's Keyblade vanished. "You're a smart little bitch, you know that?"

"Yeah, but you're wrong on one part. I'm not a bitch; I'm a cat!" I snarled; my ears popping out. My tail twitched softly.

"Whatever. You still can't master your Darkness," it spat. Before I could make a come back, it dissipated into cold black vapor.

You have forced her back for now; but she won't leave you until you master yourself.

"How do I do that?" I cried, looking all around me. "How can I do it if you don't tell me?"

"You will learn in time. You might give into the Darkness; but keep your Light close to your heart, and you'll find your way out. You are the Daughter of the Twilight; you alone can make Dark and Light work in harmony," a voice said from behind. I spun around; only to be confronted by myself!

No, not exactly myself, but a very close copy. The girl was my same height; her hair the same sheet falling to mid-back; but the color was inverted; black streaked with silver. Her eyes were a bright sea green; just like Riku's. But her nose, mouth and eye shape were exactly the same as mine. She could have been my sister.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"I can't tell you now. But you will know, someday," she whispered, her voice just a little higher than mine. Slowly, she faded into the mists.

"Wait!" I cried; bolting straight up. Breathing heavily, soaked in sweat, I looked around. I could barely see Yami at the foot of the blue silk bedspread, watching me with concern. "Are you okay?" She asked me, creeping up.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bad dream," I told her; giving her a small hug before I rolled over.

I closed my eyes. Even though I had so much in my mind, between the strange girl, the yami and the Keyblade, I still managed to find the sleep that I desperately craved.


The Light is what my heart wants,
But I can't give it what it craves.
Because now that your gone,
The light isn't that strong;
It's slowly fading to gray.

The Darkness is were I must hide,
It even creeps into my dreams.
It's slowly taking over my heart,
I can feel it growing stronger;
I can't escape it
, or so it seems.

I must find Harmony between them,
Like there is between Day and Night.
One is white, the other pitch black.
Like mingling shades of gray,
I must find my Twilight.


Vixen: Okay, we got that done. The mystery girl looks like Tora; and the old friend with many disguises is the Keyblade.

Tora: About damn time you got this done. I was ready to wake up a long time ago. I hate that dream!

Vixen: Yeah, well I gotta go now. Thanks! Bye-bye!

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