Haru sipped some coffee as he watched the local news, in front of him were the results of the most recent missions undertaken to gather World Essence.

While it wasn't optimal several people wanted to visit the Worlds they were based from, while it was highly debated if doing so would provide possible aid the result were minimal at best.

"Wonderland" Blood Team's Jack and Alice Mary with Alice Liddell O were sent to handle it's essence collections, while things were fine for the most part they ended up battling large chunks of the Queen of Heart's army while pushing back the local Heartless. Aside from foggy memories of the terrain neither Alice Mary or Alice Liddell O reported any changes, with Jack reporting even less.

"Dwarf Woodland" Blood Team's Snow White and Snow White O reported similar results as they gathered essence with the assistance of Cidolfus Orlandu (Cid), Agrias Oaks, Ramza Beoulve and his sister Alma. Things had gone without incident for a while until they stumbled upon those still loyal to the now long dead Evil Queen, our own Snow Whites took great offense to that and made it their mission to deal with them. Cid went with them to ensure they didn't take things too far or make a scene but other then that nothing was reported

"Agrabah" Relatively uneventful, forces sent mainly remained within the desert for the operation. Dr Mog's apprentice Tyro and Elarra were assigned this mission, due to their expertise with summoning simulacrums, along with the Dawn Liberation Force's own Towa Kadowaki were assigned the mission due to the open desert would allow Tyro and Elarra make full use of their abilities with Towa acting as support.

"Olympus Coliseum" A tightrope from start to finish, as this world has active gods and it was expected any arrival would draw attention much less something that drew upon the world's essence. With that in mind it was decided to allow Heartless to spawn in a low population area while our forces battled them, making the gods believe the Heartless were responsible for the world's essence being gathered.

Mamoru Ohsaka and Takumi Narumi volunteered for this particular world, believing themselves to be strong enough to survive but not powerful enough to draw unwanted attention. Ashley Riot was the first person on everyone's mind to send as backup but he was still recovering after battling the King of Disney Castle, luckily Sky Pirates Vaan and Penelo were willingly to take his place at the last minute.

"Beast's Castle" Red Riding Hood O, Blood Team's Hameln, Ramza Beoulve and his sister Alma were sent to gather the World's essence and while they completed their mission they somehow got caught up in the local revolution as the people opposed their Monarchy and removed them from power. Aided in the escape of the local Prince and Princess.

"Enchanted Dominion" As Blood Team's Sleeping Beauty and Briar Rose O are currently on guard duty this mission was handed to Blood Team's Tsuu and Little Mermaid were assigned this mission along with Little Mermaid O, not much of note took place beyond dealing with Heartless and Maleficent's minions.

However, her minions spoke of their mistress as if she was still among the living. Observations of the World confirmed Sleeping Beauty and Prince Philip are happily married with several children with Maleficent's defeat having taken place 10 years ago, future observation of this world is to be brought up at the next meeting.

"Castle of Dreams" Blood Team's Cinderella and Cinderella 'Ella' O were sent along with Blood Team's Jack, Cidolfus Orlandu (Cid) and Agrias Oaks. Aside from threatening to kill Cinderella's evil relatives and being hunted by the Kingdom for half of their stay nothing much of note took place, however Ella's temper is to be give more concern with future operations.

"Red Wood Forest" Blood Team's Red Riding Hood and Red Riding Hood O almost burned the forest down as they hunted a pack of wolves, with one of them intending to make them into fur coats. Thankfully things stopped soon after the Wolves left the area and we had gathered the needed essence, however these are to be kept a close eye on if they return to this world.

We don't want to cause the extinction of a World's native species.

"Prankster's Paradise" Pinocchio O and Blood Team's Hameln, Rapunzel and Thumbelina burned down an amusement park.

They saved the runaway children and stopped the source of the magic that turned them into animals with simple magic being enough to track down the ones who were already sold, before having their forces bring the kid's to their homes or someplace safe. And burned down the amusement park, as they hunted down the child snatchers within the burning buildings.

If things were just that then their visit could have been labeled 'eventful' and that would be that, however.

Keyblade Wielders came across them as they cornered the child snatchers, while they tried to explain the situation to let them know that it wasn't as bad as it looked. However, since they notice our World essence collection and the pitiful pleas of the child snatcher did not sway things in our favor.

Thankfully Hansel and Gretel went to check up on them and were able to provide much needed support, our forces escaped with the World Essence.

However, the Keybearers now know we are collecting World Essence and will likely begin searching for evidence of our harvesting.

"Radiant Garden" Lusse Farna and her husband Rorrik were sent to collect essence and gather data on this World, from what we've been able to detect they have research that will likely be greatly beneficial to us, at the time of writing this they have not returned yet.

He let out a weary sigh as he finished his drink, already knowing it was only a matter of time until the Keyblade Wielders or something else found them and their developing World.

'As long as we can get everything completed before they find, we should be fine' he thought as he put the reports away in the folder they came in. He was in the middle of cleaning his plate and mug as he heard knocking at his door "It's open"

The door opened as a young woman with long brown wearing wearing glasses "Good Morning 'Doctor Light', you still reading yesterday's report"

Haru 'Doctor Light' sighed as he turned around to greet the young woman "Yeah, I've been reading it and cross-reference it with any other information we have to make sure I didn't overlook things. Also, are you still going to call me Doctor Light Miko?"

Miko Ueshima smiled "To be honest, it suits you surprisingly well. Oh, we got an update from the team sent to Radiant Garden"

"Good? Bad?" Doctor Light asked as he collected the folder from the table.

"Seems Hauyn wasn't able to keep her little brother and sister out of trouble, Reynn and Lann managed to sneak away and followed their parent's path, Hauyn tried to drag them back. However…" Miko gave Doctor Light a tired look "By the time she caught them they had already arrived at the World"

"Damn it" Doctor Light cursed under his breath "What the situation in Radiant Garden now? Anyone injured? Have they been uncovered?"

"Thankfully no, Lusse and Rorrik came across them shortly after they arrived and are currently putting the mission on hold until they can send the kids back safely. However, given the resources the World has there has been some arguments on whether to proceed with the plan before the natives are able to detect us" Miko looked uncomfortable at what she was about to say "And to be frank, we may have to do that"

Doctor Light rubbed his neck as the two walked down the hall "I swear, that comedic duo is gonna get themselves killed at this rate. Especially since they have zero combat experience and no training"

"They seem self-aware enough to recognize that fact, since they took a handful of low to mid tier medals with them. Rorrik has confirmed that they have been using them, and none of them pose any significant risk to themselves" Miko turned to Doctor Light and took a moment to take in his shocked expression "So, they're not completely hopeless"

"Lann and Reynn have access to Medals, the same Medals that teaches someone a technique or power from someone written in the Book of Prophecies, Medals that have began drawing power and techniques from beings and Worlds not found in the Book of Prophecies" Doctor Light asked, his tone flat as he searched his pockets for something.

"Indeed, though I say we should count our blessings they didn't take anything too powerful" Miko said before giving Doctor Light a stern look "Must I remind you your not suppose to smoke in the halls, we're not in the Jail anymore"

"Yeah, yeah, old habits die hard"

A series of beeps rang out from both Doctor Light's and Miko's pocket, they pulled out smartphones that had a subtly glowing symbol on it. On the screen appeared a man wearing a lab coat, he adjusted his glasses as he spoke "Haru, Miko, we have a situation. We just received word from the Chirithies several Night Terror Zones are about to appear. I'm sending you a map of their locations and whose in the area to deal with them"

"Thanks Itsuki" Doctor Haru Light said as he looked at the attached maps, he frowned as he looked it over "Doesn't appear to be any increase in the amount appearing or frequency, still"

"That fact their not getting worse isn't a comfort" Miko said grimly "Haru's Heart is still at the core of this World's pseudo World Heart, and if his Heart is destroyed-"

"That won't happen" Dr Haru Light answered without hesitation "Kid went through Hell numerous times for all us, no way we're not going to return the favor. Besides, kid's way to stubborn to go out like that" Dr Haru Light had a confident smile as he walked forward, while inside he was filled with worry.

Elsewhere…

"Here it is" Jack said as he, Alice, Tsuu and Little Mermaid came across dark mist hanging motionless in a back street.

"Right, stay close together" Tsuu said as she led the group into the mist, after walking through they find themselves in a twisted ruins of where they were before.

Buildings were on the verge of crumbling as dead and poisonous plant life grew over them, ironically acting as the only real support the buildings had left. In the streets walked empty decrepit armours dragging behind them broken weapons, weapons resembling Keyblades, they walked slowly as they spotted the faint outline of people in front of them.

"We have to hurry, before they can make it to the main World" Alice said, spurring the others into action. They almost got in the path of the armour husks when a ball of light shot towards them, destroying a number of those in front of the pack while sending others flying backwards.

"Remnants of a tragedy, born from the Heart of the Brightest Light, you shall not bring harm to any whom call this World home" Descending from the sky was a girl wearing white robes with blue trim, her most distinctive feature were her Heterochromia eyes of red and blue. Beside her was a boy with similar features, besides not having heterochromia eyes, he drew his sword and cut down armour husks that tried to attack the girl.

An inhuman roar rang out, the armour husks began to shake violently as a dark figure rose from the ground. It had a female form with dark robes covering it's entire body leaving only the face uncovered, the lower half of its face was human while the upper half was that of a fox with the two parts fused together.

The girl, Michiru the Oohime, and Jack glared at the half beast half human monster before making eye contact and sharing a nod with one another.

"Michiru's Mind"

In your hand, take this key.

So long as you have the makings,

Then through this simple act of taking

its wielder you shall one day be.

'Don't worry, Haru. I won't let this creatures disturb you any further, my sun'

Michiru's mind was filled with memories of her and Haru together, whether they were simply talking or training together.[/QUOTE]

"Jack's Mind"

And you will find me, friend-

No ocean will contain you then,

No more borders around, below, or above.

So long as you champion those you love.

'Back then, you gave me hope and give me what I needed to protect them. Now, it's time we protected you Haru'

Jack remembered the numerous times he and Haru were back to back as they all worked together, Blood Team, Dawn Liberation Front and the Order of the Sun, to escape the Jail and defeat Snark.

In Michiru's and Jack's hands, Keyblades appeared in a flash of light.

The two led the charge against the monster.

Elsewhere, at the very core of this newly forming World.

Within ruins on an island, a child stopped stirring as they returned to a peaceful sleep. With their two Chirithies looking over them along with the child's guardians.

Nightmare Chirithy tilted their head "Hmm, that's the last of the Terror's for now. Can you confirm Chirithy?"

"I can confirm, Chirithy" Chirithy said before turning to their dark counterpart "Still, I wonder what these things are. They aren't Spirits or Nightmare, nor are they Heartless"

Nightmare Chirithy nodded "Yeah, their something else entirely"

The sound of light snoring drew the Chirithies attention to the two incarnations of Sleeping Beauty, both asleep.

Both Chirithies sighed, wondering when the next guard shift starts.

Meanwhile, a King meets with a Sorcerer.

Author's Notes:

Haru connected the World Hearts of the books together, however since his own book didn't have a World Heart he was forced to use his own Heart as the fifth to connect the other four.

World Hearts, for the purpose of these snippets, can be formed when large number of Hearts exist in one place.

The World Essence is needed to fully form their new world and free Haru from his position as it's corner stone.

As for Night Terrors, memory creatures that take form from the worse experiences in a person's life. Think of them as a hybrid between Nightmares and Unverse.

Haru, the sleeping one whose Heart is keeping an Entire Kingdom Heart World together, is in a place like the island from the opening moments of the video game Rime. A tropical island with mysterious ruins.