Hey guys! Sorry about the late update. I'm terrible at keeping this consistent. But here it is! I'm also trying to keep up to date with the latest Kingdom Hearts 3 new as well. I have some ideas about it but hopefully whatever Square Enix or Disney have planned, I can work around it.

Anyway, enjoy!

POLL: Who should Charlie end up with?

Sora: 12

Ryan: 2

The Author should decide!: 1

Neither: 0

Sora is storming ahead! For those that like Sorlie, what do you like about these two?

A Quest to Find Missing Friends

The four heroes made it to the Sixth Floor. As they walked, Goofy asked Sora if talking about the girl helped him remember her name. Unfortunately, her name is the only thing Sora couldn't remember. Donald being impatient, hurried Sora to remember but the poor boy only smiled weakly.

Charlie thought for a moment. Her eyebrows furrowed and a finger on her chin. While this other girl kept plaguing her mind, something else concerned her. For a while, it had been quiet. It was unusual as the guy in the black coat guided the heroes here in the first place.

"What's the matter, Charlie?" Donald asked.

She snapped out of her thoughts and realised all the boys were staring at her. She smiled sheepishly as she realised she was spacing out again. Even Sora was concerned despite trying to figure out this other friend of his.

"Don't you think it's a little quiet? I mean we haven't heard from Axel or that other guy for a while."

"I wouldn't complain about it, Charlie." Sora smiled.

"Don't ya worry, Charlie! We can take whatever they throw at us!" Goofy smiled.

While she was pleased at the attempt to calm her nerves, she still worried. She said her thanks and the four stood in front of the door. Sora fished in his pocket for the last card. The group looked at it carefully. It had a pumpkin on it. But they all had the same question in their minds: What happens after we use that card? Sora held the card up and it disappeared before the doors opened.

When they arrived, the atmosphere screamed creepy. Pumpkins were everywhere in this little town. Even the sky was creepy with its maroon tinge. However, Charlie noticed one item in the Town Square and that was the guillotine.

"Gawrsh! Don't like the looks of his place. I bet it's crawlin' with ghosts!" Goofy said worriedly.

"Aw, phooey! There's nothin' to worry about. You won't be spooked if you already know what's coming! Not even real ghosts can frighten us anymore. If they take one look at us, they'll be the ones to run away!" Donald assured him.

"You really thin so?" Goofy asked.

"Trust me!" Donald responded cockily.

When Charlie thought about, the heroes do look scary. Sora is a vampire with a pumpkin covering his dark face, Donald is a mummy with no stomach, Goofy is some sort of Frankenstein's monster and Charlie herself is a witch. Donald walks to the fountain which oozes with green slime.

"Welcome to Halloween Town!" A figure jumps from the fountain.

Donald shrieks and collapses to the floor. The others summon their weapons yet Charlie chuckles at Donald. The figure smiles and seems to have impressed himself at how scared Donald was. He stated that was the best shriek he heard in ages.

"If you're that easy to scare, we're gonna have a great time! Sorry, I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Jack Skellington! And this is Halloween Town. People around here call me the Pumpkin King! So, if you're looking for a ghoulishly good time, you've come to the right place." The figure introduced himself.

Donald clearly stated that the group weren't here for a 'ghoulishly good time' with tantrum. Jack then told the heroes that he's got a problem in Halloween Town at the moment. Curious, Sora wanted to know more. As if by coincidence a horde of Shadows appeared in the Town Square causing everyone to jump.

After Sora and Charlie quickly defeat the Shadows, different Heartless appeared. There were Gargoyles that sometimes flew out of reach. There were also Wight Knights that have tendencies to jump over you and attack from behind. With Gargoyles, Charlie had casted Blizzagas and Sora would cast Firagas. With the Wight Knights, the teens would dodge then attack. It didn't take long, but the Heartless were defeated.

"What's the big idea! Why'd you go and call the Heartless?" Donald shouted at Jack.

"I didn't call them. I just knew when they were going to show up. In fact, I'd love to get rid of them. They actually go around attacking people, instead of just scaring them."

"Why are they here?" Sora asked.

"I was just going to ask Dr. Finklestein the same question. I'm heading to his laboratory right now. Follow me!"

"Sora, Charlie, what should we do?" Donald asked.

"I guess we'd better go." Sora replied.

"Plus, he may need our hel." Charlie added.

"I don't like this. What if he's leading us right to the Heartless?" Donald voiced his concern.

"Bingo! You saw right through me!"

Donald shrieked and fell to the floor again. This resulted in Charlie bellowing in laughter as she fell. Jack also started to laugh before he left again. Donald glared at the female teen before she finished and stood up.

The teen's received the Key of Beginnings card and started to head off. Charlie was curious of the world they entered. It was dark and spooky. Something she wouldn't have thought existed as a world. She jumped unto the ledges like a little school girl.

"Say, what do you think brought the Heartless here, Sora?"

"I don't know but whatever the cause is, we'll get rid of it." Sora smiled confidently.

She stopped.

"But… what if we're the cause?" She turned to him.

Sora stopped and thought for a moment. That was a good question. He looked up and watched Charlie's gaze hit the cobblestones beneath. Heartless appeared and the two headed straight into battle. After they quickly disposed of the creatures, Sora looked at his weapon briefly and then it hit him.

"We're not the cause, Charlie." He smiles.

"What makes you so sure?"

Charlie continued to look at the ground in despair. Sora then tapped lightly on Charlie's shoulder. She looked up as the boy slung his weapon over his shoulder. Sora explained that they have Keyblades. Keyblades are what Heartless fear. If the Heartless keep coming, then the two of them with defeat them all.

She smiled.

"You're right as always, Sora."

The two managed to find the right door and entered Key of Beginnings room. In there, the group walked into Finkelstein''s Lab. There were machinery plastered against one side of the walls, the other side contained bookshelves filled with knowledge. And at the end of the room, was a desk with scientific apparatus on top. In front of the desk was a bald man in a wheelchair reading a book. By the looks of it, this must be Dr. Finkelstein.

"Allow me to introduce Dr. Finkelstein! He's a world-famous genius!" Jack explained.

"Yes! Maybe I'm too smart. I'm afraid I've created something horrible!"

Charlie couldn't help but slightly chuckle at the irony. If he was that intelligent, he wouldn't have created a horrible invention.

"What's that?" Donald asked.

"Well… Have you ever stopped to think about the power of 'true memories'?" The doctor asked.

True memories? What's the difference between ordinary memories and true memories? Doctor Finkelstein then explained that while our hearts are full of memories, not all of them reflect the truth. Apparently, even important memories warp or fade, leaving you with nothing but a shadow of what you hoped to remember.

"Could that be happening to me?" Sora asked.

"It happens to everyone. Some memories grow ugly, and some become more beautiful. If we could recover our true memories, the world would seem completely different. So, I devised a potion from forget-me-nots that brings our true memrories back.

Sora asked the doctor if the potion worked but both Jack and Doctor Finkelstein explained that as soon as the doctor took a whiff of the potion, the Heartless arrived. Donald stated that it was more like a failed experiment. In which the doctor threw a strop.

"No! My research is flawless! I just need another look at the potion to find out what went wrong!"

Doctor Finkelstein moves his wheelchair over to a tube containing a green liquid. He then flips open his scalp and scratches his brain in deep thought. Charlie was repulsed by this action and took a step back from the group.

The doctor told the group that the potion vanished. Sora asked if someone had swiped it and Doctor Finkelstein concluded that it was someone called Sally. The doctor then asked Jack to find her and return the potion to him. Jack agreed but before the Pumpkin King left, Sora asked if he could tag along. Charlie was also interested to see if she had any true memories as well. Also, she was quite curious to see why this Sally girl had stolen the potion in the first place. Jack asked Sora as to why he wants to join, the boy replied that he was curious about 'true memories' the doctor mentioned.

Jack was more than happy for the heroes to join him and the group left the laboratory. Sora and Charlie were given the Key of Guidance card and continued on. As they searched room for room, the Keyblade wielders were both thinking about the same thing. True memories. They were both deep in thought to even recognise each other's presence. It was until Charlie casually glanced over and noticed Sora had furrowed his eyebrows.

"Sora?"

"Y-yes?"

"Do you think that girl is part of your true memories?" Charlie asked.

"I dunno, it would make sense, I guess."

"Maybe we can find out our true memories together?" She smiled at him.

Charlie was actually hoping that this girl wasn't part of Sora's true memories at all. She never met that girl and she already despises her. But what about the girl within her own memories? She can't be part of her true memories, right? Charlie needed to find answers quick.

The teens had found the next door which lead to a cemetery. In there, was a woman that reminded Charlie of a raggedy doll. Jack greeted the woman, sally, kindly before she asked who Jack's friends are. Jack explained that the heroes are interested in truue memories, and then he asked if Sally had the potion.

"Well…yes." She replied before revealing the potion

"Could you give it back?" Jack asked.

"I guess so, if you insist. But… I'm afraid. All the doctor did was smell it, and the Heartless appeared. What if someone drinks it?"

Jack explained it would be excited to see the results of the potion. But Sally was still worried. She asked if there was another option for the group to take. Charlie could understand where she's coming from, the Heartless only appeared when the doctor just smelled it. Who knows what could happen if you actually drink it.

"Any ideas, Jack?" Sora asked.

"I can't think a thing." He sighed.

"I can! Give it here!"

Suddenly, a figure appeared from behind Sally. He looked like a sack. A sack with a creepy face on it. Charlie couldn't even comprehend it. The sack attacks Sally, knocking her away and steals the potion. Poor Sally could only cry out. The outsiders summoned their weapons, readying themselves of the thief's next move.

"Oogie! You again!" Jack called out.

"Jack, where are your manners? I'm just helping you put the potion to good use! You should thank me! Well, well. Just one sniff and the Heartless appeared. What would happen if I changed the whole thing? That would be scary! Poor Jack! You can't hold a candle to Oogie Boogie. Time for Halloween Town to taste pain and despair beyond any nightmare!" He mocked.

"Pain and despair? Oogie, you monster!" Jack claimed.

Oogie escapes while the others try to follow. Sora and Charlie were given the Key to Truth card before leaving. However, Charlie had a bad feeling about this. The doctor said that we could see the world completely different. Would she change if she recovered her true memories? That was something she didn't want to know.

"Sora?"

Sora turned to his female friend. Charlie was looking at the ground beneath her and clasping her hands together tightly. This was completely out of character for her. She's usually outgoing and full of life. Now, she's timid and quiet.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"I have a bad feeling about this. What would happen to Oogie Boogie if he drank the potion?"

"Charlie, he's the bad guy, here. No matter what, we'll stop him." Sora reassured her.

The Keyblade wielders had managed to find Oogie's Lair. On the inside, it reminded Charlie of a casino. On a platform, Oogie stands holding the potion. As the group entered, the gates closed behind them. Jack demanded Oogie Boogie to hand over the potion.

"You fools don't know when to quit! Say… all this running around is making me thirsty!"

"Oogie! No!" Jack called.

"Yes!"

Everyone watched in horror as Oogie uncorks the vial with his mouth. He starts to glug the liquid down his gullet. Charlie's concern was coming true. Sora couldn't believe his eyes. This isn't going to end very well.

"Ahh! Lip-smacking good! Agh! What's this? What… Something's wrong! Something deep inside me. Something… scary!"

Oogie was shaking violently. Sora pushed Charlie back for her safety. His priority was Charlie right now. She looked at him worriedly. What if Sora gets hurt because of her? She wasn't going to let that happen! She pushed past the boy and summoned her weapon.

"Oogie! What's going on?" Jack asked.

"No! Get back!" Oogie cowered.

Oogie Boogie had lost whatever sanity he had left. He became irrational. A gate had risen, separating him from the heroes. Oogie Boogie had thrown some dice at the two causing the Keyblade wielders to move out of the way. Oogie decided to chuck more dice but Sora broke Oogie's card. The gate fell.

Charlie decided it was the perfect time to perform Slash and Dash. She stacked her cards together and performed the Sleight, causing massive damage. Sora wanted to save his Sleights and performed normal combo attacks. Oogie recovered from the attacks and jumped. A small explosion forced Sora and Charlie back and the gate had risen again.

Oogie continued to throw dice at the two. Charlie decided to break the card while Sora attacked the other dice. A Mickey Card appeared from it and Sora nabbed it immediately. Sora used the Mickey card and not only did the gate fell, but Oogie was knocked unconscious as well!

Sora performed his Blitz Sleight while Charlie used her magic cards. Oogie then woke up. The teens weren't going to fall for the explosion and jumped out of the way in time. The heroes of light knew Oogie's fighting strategy and used it for their advantage.

Charlie and Sora were ready to end this! They continued to use Oogie Boogie's strategy and soon the crazed villain was defeated. Sora and Charlie dismissed their weapons and Jack decided that they should tell the doctor the results of the potion. However, Charlie spotted Sora looking upset.

"This was a bad idea from the start, wasn't it?" He asked.

"Sora… We didn't know what would happen."

"You were right to have been worried."

He turned to her with deep sadness in his blue orbs. Charlie's heart started to hurt. This wasn't like him at all. He's usually happy and goofy. She slowly walked over to him. She said nothing but smiled and hugged him. She didn't care about the situation they were both in. All she cared about was his happiness.

"Everything will work out for the best."

He held tighter. He was glad that the two of them had become this close. She was always there for him when he needed help. She separated herself from him smiled and started to walk back. Sora felt something in his heart just then. He couldn't quite tell what it was but all he knew was that it's a pleasant feeling. Her smile made him motivated to push on.

The group finally made it back to Doctor Finkelstein's lab. There, they met the doctor and Sally. Jack had explained to the doctor what had happened with the potion and Oogie Boogie. To which the doctor wasn't pleased.

"Confound that Oogie Boogie! He drank nearly all of my precious potion! There are only a few drops left!" Doctor Finkelstein complained.

"Sora, Charlie, why don't either of you ask the doc if you can drink the rest?" Goofy asked.

"No. I'd better not." He replied.

"It's too risky." She added.

Doctor Finkelstein was rather surprised that the teens didn't want it. The doctor was also quite disappointed as it would've made a great experiment. Jack asked if Sora or Charlie didn't want to see their true memories after all.

"Of course, now more than ever. But there's this guy, Axel. I promised him I'd find the truth on my own." Sora explained.

"And we are on this journey together." Charlie added.

There was something bothering Doctor Finkelstein. He was confused, when he inhaled the potion, the Heartless appeared. When Oogie Boogie drank it, he was terrified. The doctor didn't understand what it meant.

"It means the potion was a failure." Sally concluded.

"No! I can't be wrong! Oogie must have found his true memories! Hmm… True memories must unbalance the heart… and cause unpredictable changes within!" The doctor concluded.

"Then… what about me? What happens when my true memories awaken?" Sora asked.

"Sora…" Charlie thought.

It was true. What if both Sora' and Charlie's true memories awaken? How would they act? Would they both become unstable like Oogie Boogie? This was something Charlie didn't want to find out. But Sora needs to find out about that girl in the white dress. And Charlie needs to find out about that girl in the black dress. The doctor told Sora that something terrifying could happen when he awakens his true memories. But it was only a hypothesis and needed more research.

"What's wrong, Sora? Does the doctor's theory scare you?" Jack asked.

"Well, yeah… a little."

Surprisingly, Jack was happy to hear that. He told the teens that fear and doubt are signs of a strong heart. They push your heart into new directions and take chances. Without fear and doubt, apparently your zest for life will fade.

"I've doubted myself for a while. Does that mean I have a strong heart, too?" Charlie thought.

"Thanks, Jack. I'll remember that." Sora smiled.

Jack wished everyone good luck before the four heroes left the lab. It was an interesting experience for both Sora and Charlie. The Keyblade wielders have learnt the importance and risks of true memories, and Charlie did enjoy the scary themed world. Sora and Charlie climbed up the ladder and stood in front of the exit.

"You ready?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah."

Sora, Charlie, Donald and Goofy returned to Castle Oblivion. None of them knew what to do next as they had run out of cards. It was then a figure in a black coat stepped forward. This time it was a female. She was blonde and had deep turquoise eyes. What stood out most was the malicious smile. Sora gasps and the gang charge forward, summoning their weapons.

"I bet you work for Axel!" Donald concluded.

"Too clever. I'm Larxene. So… are you enjoying your stay at the castle? I bet it's nice to peel away all the worthless memories and awaken the true memories… that lie deep in your hearts." She giggled.

"True memories?" Sora asked.

"Although… it seems that you're still forgetting the most important thing here. When that poor girl hears that you've forgotten her name, why… it'll just… it'll break her heart." Larxene explained.

"Poor girl? Do you know her?!" Sora asked Larxene desperately.

Charlie had a bad feeling about this Larxene character. Larxene has a sadistic aura about her, this Charlie knew. Charlie worriedly glanced at Sora. Larxene obviously had gotten Sora hooked as soon as he mentioned the girl. Sora asked Larxene if the girl was here. This is bad. Really bad!

"Yes, she is. You see, the bad guys are holding her captive somewhere deep inside thee castle. And you're obviously the hero, you have to go save her. Although…"

Larxene charges at Sora! She swings right then left, luckily for the boy, he managed to dodge them. But then Larxene kicked him in the stomach and sent him flying! As Sora fell, an object fell from his pocket with a clang.

"Sora!" Charlie called.

"I'm a bad guy, so you have to go through me!" Larxene said.

Goofy called out to Sora. Charlie glared at Larxene with pure venom in her eyes. Sora managed to lift his head and noticed the object from before. He asked what it was and if it belonged to him. Even Charlie was confused; she'd never seen that before herself.

"What a shame… You've been wearing it all this time and forgot? No… That's not possible. The memory has to be engraved somewhere deep inside your heart."

"Enough!"

Charlie charged forward and readied her weapon in front of Larxene. Sora looked on in shock. Why is she doing this? She can't take on Larxene alone! She's going to get hurt! Sora could barely move to protect her. He tried to reach for her but she was too far.

"You stupid brat!" Larxene cried.

Suddenly, in a flash, Charlie was pinned to the wall! Charlie squirmed but kunais restricted her movements. Sora watched in horror. Larxene smirked and clicked her fingers. Electricity cursed through Charlie's body. A blood curdling scream echoed throughout the castle as Charlie was getting shocked. Larxene clicked her fingers again and the electricity and her kunais vanished, causing Charlie to fall and her body slumped to the floor. She wasn't moving.

"Charlie!" Sora called.

"Anyway, Sora, you think carefully, now. What oh what could it be? And who gave it to you?" Larxene asked.

Sora didn't have any choice. He wanted to remember the girl's name but Charlie needs his help! If Sora tried anything, he could just end up like Charlie! Sora just has to remember her name! He thought and thought…. it was coming back to him!

"Na…. Na…mi?" Sora started.

"Sora… Sora… You're getting it now! Release the memory from within your heart!" Larxene encouraged as Sora struggles to stand.

"Nami… Naminé." He said.

Larxene confirmed that the girl's name was indeed Naminé. Apparently, the girl had given him the 'tacky' good luck charm. Larxene walked over and picked it up. Suddenly Sora felt something inside of him as soon as Larxene touched it and it made him feel sick.

"Not that you bothered to remember. No surprise, seeing as you also couldn't remember her name. Talk about heartless! I can't believe you! It'd serve you right if I smashed this piece of junk!" Larxene held the good luck charm up high.

"Let it go!"

Sora jumped then swiped the star shape charm out of Larxene's hand and caught it in his own. Sora then reminded Larxene the Naminé had given him the charm and that it was important to him.

"Oh, it's important to you?" Larxene asked in disbelief.

Lightning and electricity eradicates around Larxene as she charges. She summons a set of kunais in each hand. She then claimed that ten seconds ago Sora didn't even know what the charm was. That didn't matter to Sora. Sora, Donald and Goofy charged at Larxene in battle.

Meanwhile….

Charlie had woken up in a dark place. She lifted her head to see nothing. She stood up and continued to look around. There was nothing but darkness. Where's everyone gone? Where are Sora, Donald and Goofy?

"Sora? Donald? Goofy?" Charlie cupped her hands together and called out.

She was alone. Something that always frightened her was the idea of being alone. Not even her best friend could come and get her. There was nowhere for her to go. She held her arms tightly and sat down. She then held her knees close and rested her head upon them.

"Giving up already?"

Her ears twitched at that voice. It seemed familiar? A silhouette started to come closer to her from the darkness. The figure stopped just merely inches in front of Charlie. It was a girl. No, the girl from her Charlie's memories. Shad her long hair in a ponytail, her black summer dress with pink belt, her black converse shoes and those green eyes… Charlie couldn't believe she had forgotten them.

"You… Why are you here?" Charlie asked.

"Why are you lying to yourself?" She spat.

"What do you mean?"

"Sora and Ryan."

"What about them?" Charlie didn't understand what the girl was saying.

"Your memories may warp or lie to you but your feelings won't."

Before Charlie could react, everything started to fade. Her eyes felt heavy and she collapsed…

When Charlie awoke, she was in the arena when the heroes had thought Axel. Her eyes slowly opened to find Sora, Donald and Goofy fighting someone incredibly fast. Charlie squinted her vision to find the boys fighting Larxene! She shook off the tiredness before standing up and summoning her weapon.

She charged into the battle. Sora kept his distance and performed Strike Raid. Charlie decided to use Blizzaga before charging in with close combos. Sora also started to perform combos and in the end had a Card Break against Larxene. This gave an opening for Charlie to use Slash and Dash. Larxene quickly recovered and swiftly slashed at Charlie. Caught in her attack, Charlie can only yelp in pain.

Sora then did something Charlie didn't think he could. He performed a new Sleight called Sonic Blade. He held his Keyblade in front of him and dashed quickly at Larxene. Charlie managed to stand and watched in shock. She knew something had changed within Sora. He was definitely not holding back.

"Naminé." Charlie thought.

Larxene had struck a nerve and that was Naminé. Charlie figured that this girl was important to him. Right now, Charlie didn't care. All she cared about was being there for Sora. Charlie returned to the fight. Larxene had casted five bolts of lightning but Charlie counteracted with a Fira. Larxene growled and suddenly teleported. She then reappeared in front of Charlie! Larxene then tried to strike her before teleporting again. Sora and Charlie were on guard. Larxene reappeared again! This time striking at Sora. Sora managed to dodge out of the way just in time. Larxene kept repeatedly teleporting and attacking about eight times.

By this point, Charlie was bruised. That didn't stop her. It was a good idea to stock up on Cure cards. The female teen healed herself and Sora. Larxene then summoned a huge amount of electricity against the Keyblade wielders. Suddenly, Charlie felt the urge to hold her Keyblade up. A shield appeared around her; protecting her. It was made of light. When it disappeared, everyone was in shock, including Larxene. But the villainess just shrugged it off.

Sorra continued to use Strike Raid Sleights while Charlie used her magic cards and soon, Larxene was defeated. Charlie breathed heavily as finally the fight was over. The teens returned to the castle floor with Donald and Goofy.

"Hmph. You're not as bad as I thought. You really are heroes. Heartless heroes." Larxene smirked.

"Who asked you?!" Sora retorted.

"Oh, does it hurt because it's the truth? You are just a baby. And if you're gonna be a baby, then here ya go." She smiled before tossing a card to Sora.

Larxene explained that she created that card from Sora's and Charlie's memories. She told the teens to be good and say thank you before waving goodbye and disappearing in a portal. Sora told the villainess to wait and started to slash in the empty space that Larxene left behind in anger.

"Where are you? Don't you dare hide from me! Show yourself!" Sora demanded.

Sora continues to attack the air. Donald and Goofy exchange worried looks before turning to Charlie. Charlie is usually good at calming him down, after all. But Charlie wasn't herself. She seemed unresponsive. Her eyes were blank. Meanwhile, Sora continued to search for Larxene while Jiminy struggles to keep a hold on Sora's hood.

"Sora, calm down! She's not coming back!" Jiminy yells.

"Sora?" Goofy asked worriedly while Sora calms down.

"I hate this… Why'd I need someone like that to bring back... Naminé's memory?" Sora asked.

"Sora?" Donald asks.

"What's the matter?"

"It's Charlie…."

Sora walks over to Charlie to find the girl completely out of character. She stood there blankly. In fact, it was unusual for her to not say anything especially to the bad guy. Something was wrong. Charlie finally moved and fished in her pockets for something. She pulled out blue cards with an orb of magic. They are magic cards of light.

"I… I don't understand anything anymore." She finally looked at Sora.

"Is everything okay?" Sora asked.

He couldn't help but blame himself for this. While he was too busy trying to remember Naminé, something was happening to Charlie. He promised to take care of her, to protect her. And now, she seems lifeless.

"Sora… What's going on?"

She looked like she was about to cry. Her eyes were shiny, ready overflow with tears. It was as if by instinct, he pulled her close and held her tight. He may have let Naminé down by forgetting about her, but he will never let Charlie down. Not if he could help it.

"I finally remember her, Charlie. I remember Naminé." He smiled.

Charlie gasped and returned the embrace. She told the boy she was happy for him. She told him she wanted to meet her. Sora mentally sighed. He had his Charlie back. The teens separated to find life in Charlie's sapphire coloured eyes were full of life again.

"Come on, let's go get Naminé!" Sora ushered before running towards the next floor.

Charlie clutched where her necklace should be. This was confusing. She's genuinely happy for Sora to have remembered his friend. But why does she hurt inside? Maybe if Ryan was here, he would know. After all…

They are best friends, nothing more, nothing less.

Meanwhile on the Thirteenth Floor, Axel watched over everything from the crystal ball. A dark portal appears and Larxene enters the room, claiming throwing the fight had worn her out.

"Really? It looked like you just plain lost." Axel smirked.

"How dare you! You don't appreciate the nuances of-"

"-An ungainly effort."

Axel and Larxene had stopped their petty argument to be interrupted by another member of the organization. He had long dirty blonde hair and deep jade eyes. Axel and Larrxene were surprised to see him here.

"Vexen!" Larxene called.

"How could you be humbled by these people of such limited significance? You shame the Organization." Vexen scolded.

"Grr…" Larxene growled.

"How can we help you, Vexen? It's not very often we see you topside." Axel asked.

"I came to lend you a hand. You obviously believe that this Sora and Charlie have much potential, but I remain unconvinced that they are truly worth coddling. I think an experiment would show if they really are of any use to us." Vexen explained.

Larxene finally figured it out. She pointed it out to everyone that this was just an excuse for Vexen to carry out his little experiments. Vexen wasn't fazed at all and explained that he is a scientist.

"Whatever. You can do what you want. But you know, I think testing Sora and Charlie is just a cover for testing your valet." Axel smirked.

"Valet? They're the product of pure research." Vexen explained.

Larxene explained that actually Sora and Charlie are toys. Vexen wasn't having any of this and told her to be quiet. Larxene sulked and looked away. Axel, trying to avoid the atmosphere turning awkward, accepted Vexen's help and given him a card. This card had a tropical island on it.

"A humble gift to my elder. I hope you use it to put on a very good show for us." Axel smiled.

Vexen takes the card and smiles. Footsteps are heard outside the room. All of the members of the Organization turn to see two sets of feet walk in. One wearing a dark suit and the other wearing black converses.

So there it is! Christmas break is coming up I may or may not have time to write but I'll try! See you in the next chapter!