Last day: Today is my last day of summer so I won't be able to write my story freely. I have to make time for it. But hopefully school will get the creative juices in my head going..haha. Thank you all again for reading this story. Plz review.

To: I have to give my friends, Robert and Cece, credit in this story. They didn't write any of the story, but they've encouraged me and have been there for me when no one else was.

Sorry: That my chapters are short...see I have the middle of the story in my head and those chapters should be LONG but for now I have to work my way there soooooooo it will be longer soon...well hopefully.

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Chapter 5: Old Friends and 'New' Ones

Upon entering Hallow Bastion the gang went to Merlin's house where they were greeted whole-heartedly but their old friends. Leon the head of the group smiled but that was really it, he never did anything more. So you couldn't expect more. On the other hand, Yuffie practically jumped them. That little ninja was a big handful, especially for Leon, since she followed him everywhere. Yuffie would always call him by his real name, Squall, but he'd always tell them to never repeat that name. Aeirs (Aerith for those who don't know the true names) greeted them next. She was most peaceful out of the group. She never got mad. Cid, the tech in the group was too busy on his computer designing something new, but gave a wave. Then, a lady came from behind Leon, she wore black and had long black hair. It was Tifa. She looked like a delicate flower, but she could kick your ass if you pissed her the fuck off. She greeted them all with a hug.

"I'm sorry Cloud's not here." she shook her head. "He's been all worked up since the castle thing, and Sephiroth is on the lose again, so that's also getting to him. He'll show up sooner or later."

"Aw that's okay. It's not like he's suppose to be here saying 'Hi'." Kairi said.

"No! He IS suppose to be here!" Sora exclaimed. "We need to know what our enemy looks like!"

"YEAH!" Goofy and Donald jumped.

"He'll be here in a few days. Don't worry." Aeirs's voice soothed.

Sora growled. This was suppose to be quick and easy. This wasn't even suppose to happen. After defeating Xemnas, he hoped to live at peace with his friends. But every time they think a happy ending is coming, it's snatched away. Sora then felt a soothing hand placed on his shoulder. He looked up to see Kairi smiling at him. He gave a half-hearted smile and turned away.

"I guess all we can do is wait." he sounded defeated.

"Do you guys have a place to stay?"

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Alita stood infront of the mirror, trying to prefect her hair. She tossed it and did everything imaginable to it. But she couldn't get it the way she wanted. Xemnas stood in the corner of the room. He had his arms folded and his eyes closed. He grew tired of his 'master'. He looked up at her still trying to look right and walked over to her.

"Do you know how to get the 'just put on stuff and didn't try anything' look?" she asked tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I don't know. Maybe just putting something and not trying anything to look good!" he hissed.

"Nah, everything has a look. And I have to be just perfect!" she smiled to the mirror.

"Why do you have to be all dressed up?"

"Because now I'm going to try and wiggle my heart to their hearts and their group. And I'm also a women if you haven't noticed! It's in our genes. Hopefully they'll trust me, and I can use that trust for my own use." she giggled.

"Okay. Another question: Why aren't I doing something useful like Maleficent? Instead I'm here watching you get ready and serving you?" he was irritated.

"Uhhhhh.." she casually walked over to the closet and opened it. "Well, first off, there's nothing for you to do yet. You have good power and it shouldn't be wasted. Second, I love having a servant and watching you suffer watching me be all girly." she laughed. He didn't find it as funny. Alita looked at her clothing options. Not many. There were really only two outfits. She had tons of those outfits though. There was the robe she wore, when they first met. Or the black outfit she wore upon her arrival of Castle Oblivion. She grabbed her grey robes. She'll go shopping after she completed what was infront of her. She quickly got dress. Xemnas looked away out of the little respect he held. But he did blush.

"Are you blushing?" she called to him.

"No." he was so stern. Maybe she could loosen him up one day.

"Well I'm dressed," he opened his eyes. "Wish me luck!" she waved a hand and fell into the ground. Xemnas rolled his eyes and looked out of the rooms window. He could still see the outline of Kingdom Hearts. It's shell still hung over the world, reminding everyone of it's death.

"Good Luck" he whispered to himself.

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Alita appeared in the 'Borough' at Hallow Bastion. She could sense the people she came for near. As she made her way to that direction a searing headache ran through her. She held her head in her hands as she staggered. Trying hard to keep balance. She finally got to a wall and held herself steady. She looked around. What am I doing here, she thought. She didn't remember. This girl was certainly something else.

"Are you lost?" She heard a energetic voice from above. She looked up to see a girl, who had short black hair leaning far over the roof. She looked like a ninja, especially since she had a oversized shuriken on her back. Her outfit was a tad small thought, very revealing.

"Uhhhhh." was all Alita could get out.

"Well, okay." the ninja cheered and started to walk away. Alita then thought of the only thing she really knew about.

"Miss? Do you kno where I can find someone?" she feared the girl was already gone. Then a little head popped out of the roof.

"Well, can you describe them?"

"There's two boys...uhhhh...a...girl!...uhhhh a duck...and some kind of dog looking thing.." she didn't really remember their names.

"OH! You're talking about Sora and his friends!" the little ninja did a back flip off the roof and landed gracefully infront of Alita. "I can take you to them." Alita nodded a grinned wildly. "Well then, let's go!" ninja girl said. She ran up the wall and started traveling along the roofs. Alita just stood there. How was she suppose to follow? The girl's head popped out again. "Oops, sorry!" she jumped and motioned for Alita to follow on the ground.

They made their way through the Bailey to the 'Restoration Site'. Alita walked quietly behind the girl. The girl just walked big steps and had her hand behind her neck. It was a long walk.

"My name's Yuffie, what's yours?" the ninja, apparently named Yuffie asked.

"Oh, umm, Alita." she was shy and didn't seem comfortable. Yuffie eyed her suspiciously, then smiled.

"Well it's a pleasure. So you know Sora, huh?" she nodded. "Well that's not hard to believe everyone like knows him. The gang has been here for a few days. They needed a rest and have been waiting for a friend of ours. But yea. They've been staying at the castle with us all. Squall has been out though." she talked about him as if Alita knew the guy. "Ooooo, don't tell him I called him that, we're suppose to call him Leon." She turned to a Alita with a pleading look on her face. Alita smiled and giggled. Yuffie took that as an 'okay'. They finally came upon the castle.

"Home, sweet, home." Yuffie said planting her hands on her hips.

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Riku walked lonely through the halls of the castle. Painful memories filled him. He had tried to hurt, even kill, his friends. But it wasn't him, he'd try to tell himself. He'd try to blame in on Xehanort, but there was that piece of darkness still in him that he couldn't let go. He walked to the high tower and looked over the balcony. He looked over the world. It was actually a nice looking place when there were no heartless. On one side of the castle there was the little town that was always busy, and the outskirts that once lead to the infamous Sephiroth. On the other was the 'Solemn Edifice'. A lonely place and yet beautiful. Water did not follow it's limitations and only did what it felt like. Platforms of ice floated up and down and large bubbled hovered waiting for someone to jump inside and be taken under the water. Part of that watery area was the 'Icy Pit'. It lead to the sewers, which was a big maze.

"What are you looking at?" he heard. He turned his head to see Kairi leaning over the balcony as well. She was in a pink zip us dress (KH cover for the guide.) and blue shoes that tie up her calves.

"Just looking...I've never known how beautiful this place truly is." Riku grinned.

"I know...it's once was my home. I finally remembered after Xemnas was defeated. It was a very nice place before we had to leave because of the heartless. But I'm also glad we moved, cuz I wouldn't have met you and Sora and had so much fun." Kairi inched closer and subtly trying to get him to notice her a bit more. He smiled at her.

"Well that is a good thing...Not you having to leave, but that you know us. And that you're happy about it." Riku stretched and put his hands on his head. Kairi sighed and looked to the 'Postern'.

"Yuffie's home...and it looks like she brought someone. She took one of Riku's arms. "Let's not be rude and greet them"

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"Hello? HELLO! Is anyone fucking here!" Yuffie screamed as they made their way into the Grand Hall.

"Uhhhh, maybe their busy?" Alita tried to assure. Yuffie looked at Alita and grinned.

"Nah, they're just being mean. They always do that so me."

"Hi!" They saw Kairi pulling Riku down the stairs. When they finally go to each other. Riku noticed Alita. Suddenly, it was like Kairi didn't exist. He pulled away from her and walked to Alita.

"Hello, Alita. It's good to see you again." He said taking her hand. Kairi pouted but then put on a good face.

"Hey, I didn't know you lived here!" she walked to her pushing Riku out of the way. Alita noticed and felt like a tug-o-war.

"Well, I don't. I just happened to be here." Alita smiled.

"Well, now that you guys have got together, I'll be taking her." Yuffie said grabbing Alita's arm and dragging her off. Alita waves to the them as they disappeared behind the corner.

"Whoa, I had a feeling they were going to fight over you." Yuffie laughed. Alita couldn't help but laugh also. "I'm going to take you to Sora, he's in his room making plans with Donald and Goofy." Yuffie lead her up the winding stairs and to a large hall. "This is where all the bed rooms are...actually there are more in the castle, but this is where everyone sleeps." They walked past doors that were elaborately designed. They finally came upon on that was blue and had stars shoot across. "Here we go. Just go right in. I have to go find everyone else. Their most likely to be at Merlin's, which I'll show you later. Bye-bye." Yuffie gave her a wave and went running off.

"Here goes nothing." Alita took in a deep breath and knocked.

"Come in." she heard an exhausted voice come from inside. She opened the door and there was Sora, Donald, and Goofy sitting around a table looking over some maps. Goofy looked up.

"Alita!" he got up and gave her a hug.

Sora turned and smiled. He also got up to give her a hug. Donald just huffed and continued looking over the plans. He didn't like her. He didn't just feel right about it. Even her name just strikes something in him. Sora and Riku talked about her the whole way here. "Hello! We're suppose to be working" he quaked violently.

"Lighten up." Sora groaned. "That's all we've been doing. It's time for some fun. And, well, it's awfully rude to not talk to a guest." Goofy nodded.

"How have you been?" Sora pushed Alita out of the room and Goofy followed. Donald just shook his head and continued to looked at the maps.

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Sora, Alita and Goofy walked down the halls talking. There wasn't much to talk about, but they seemed to find stuff. They entered the library where Riku and Kairi were looking for something to read.

"So how's the search for Maleficent?" she asked.

"Well, we're still searching worlds. But we haven't gone to any of the worlds yet." Sora sighed.

"Hmmm." was all Alita could reply with.

"So where do you live?" Kairi came in.

"I still don't know." Alita hung her head.

"Since you don't have a place to stay, you must stay here with us!" Riku announced.

"No I couldn't impose."

"You wouldn't be. Come on stay." Kairi urged. Alita then smiled and nodded. "Great, I'll show you a room you can stay in." Kairi took Alita's hand and they went running off. They got to a door that was purple and black that had a moon in the middle. "Here! This one's right next to mine. Well, I'll let you get situated. Come down when your done." Kairi left Alita to enter the room by herself. When she did, she was amazed by how lavished it was. There was a queen sized bed that was dressed in black silks. There was a fire place and a love seat infront of it. There was a balcony and infront of the window-walkway to it were velvet purple curtains. She went to the bed and laid down. Once she did her headache came back. She went into a fetal position and trying to calm the pain but it didn't let up. It was a few minutes before it did. She sat up and looked around. She grinned wickedly to herself. Then she walked out to the balcony and leaned over the railing. This is going better than I thought it would, she thought.

"Nothing to do now, but let things take it course." she said out loud.

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A/N Soooooo tell me what you think! Plz. I need some kind of motivation to keep me goin. If someone says they hate it, it will help me think of better ways to get the story going, and if someone says they like it, it will give me TONS of motivation to keep going. Well thank you and good nite.

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