Okay. I am revamping this story because... wait for it... *drumroll* I have a Beta now! Many thanks to Gemini97 for being just as much of a Kingdom Hearts geek as I am. If not more.

The first few chapters are going to be reposted; these are just the beta-ed versions, so, the storyline isn't changing, don't worry.

Kingdom Hearts is owned by Disney and Square Enix.


Edit: 03/21/2016 - Okay! Completely new version of this chapter! I wrote the Prequel to the series and it changed the whole direction the story is going. It's just this chapter that is being updated, because I hadn't gotten far enough into the story to really make a difference. Alright. Now I can actually start posting the chapters again...


An unconscious figure drifts in a sea of black. "Where am I?"

You were injured.

"Why can't I remember?"

Such is the fate of all that get lost in the Abyss.

"Then… it's hopeless? I'm lost for good?" The figure's eyelids flickered slightly, giving the barest glimpses of gold.

That. Depends on you.

"On-on me?"

How strong is your Heart?...

The figure - a young woman - rose her hand to her chest. "How strong… is my heart?" Her eyes opened.

That you have held onto yourself for this long… indicates an incredible strength.

A light appeared in the black, centering around the girl. When the light faded, she stood on a large platform in several shades of purple with gold highlights depicting a large battlefield. "This is new…"

This is a Safe Haven. Few survive long enough to reach here.

The woman looked around. "What's this war?" She asked, gesturing to her feet.

The origin of Darkness.

"Is that a good thing? Or a bad thing? Most people would consider it a bad thing, right? But… it's not like you can have one without the other." The Not-Voice was silent for a long moment.

Not many see it that way. Most see Darkness as a blight on the Worlds; something that needs to be destroyed.

"What about this Abyss you've mentioned? What is it exactly?"

There is Light. There is Darkness. And there is the Abyss.

"Three forces. Okay… Didn't exactly answer my question though."

Darkness acts as the barrier that separates Light and the Abyss. Should Darkness fall, they would tear each other apart.

"And that would not be a good thing." the girl shuddered at the implications. "But… what does this have to do with me?"

Not many survive falling into the Abyss. You have proven your strength. Now… decide your course.

"My course?" Three pedestals appeared around her, one held a staff, another a sword, and the last held a shield.

You must take one up, and cast one away. What will you choose?

She walked over to the Shield.

The power of the guardian. Kindness to aid friends. A shield to repel all. Is this the power you seek?

"Yes." The Shield dissolved and she felt something settle into her heart. Moving over to the Staff she let her hand hover over it.

The power of the mystic. Inner strength. A staff of wonder and ruin.

She let her hand fall to her side and approached the Sword.

The power of the warrior. Invincible courage. A sword of terrible destruction. You give up this power?

"Courage comes from within. Not from an object." The Sword too dissolved, followed by the pedestals.

Well chosen. The Shield reappeared in her hands. Now to prove what you are capable of.

Small monsters appeared from the shadows, moving towards the girl. She lashed out with the Shield bashing many of them into oblivion, but for every Shadow she took down three more appeared in its place. Soon she disappeared under a writhing mass of Shadows. A few seconds passed, then with a yell, a shockwave of purple energy threw the Shadows backwards. The teen stood straight, her eyes flashing, and watched the Shadows writhe for a moment before they vanished.

Well done. Now, tell me about yourself.

Three figures appeared, she didn't recognize them, but something seemed familiar about them all the same. As she approached the first one, a willowy girl with shoulder length gold hair, she realized she could see through these people.

What do you want out of life? The girl asked.

"To be the absolute best I can." She answered after a moment's reflection. The girl smiled, crystalline eyes sparkling, and faded away.

The next person was a powerfully built man with blond hair. What is your biggest fear?

"Being abandoned." She admitted and the man faded with a sympathetic nod.

She moved to the final apparition and his deep green eyes bored into hers. What would you die for?

She looked away, considering the question. After a long moment she met his eyes again. "I would gladly die if it meant protecting my friends." He smiled at her, seemingly pleased with the answer, and vanished just like the others.

Your journey begins at Dawn. Use the Darkness as your shield and work towards the Light.

She rose her hand and a peculiar weapon appeared in it; it was shaped vaguely like a key, made from black metal with a white jewel set in the teeth. A giant shadow rose up, bulky and spindly at the same time. Two long antennae tapered off behind it. Bandages had gagged its mouth and wrapped multiple times around its broad chest. Large white eyes glowed menacingly in the dark as the silhouette slowly reached out.

Do not be afraid, you hold the mightiest weapon of all.

Her blows were ineffectual - merely glancing off the monster's skin - and she grew more irritated as she felt herself tiring. Purple energy appeared around her blade.

Darkness cannot be destroyed.

She rose the weapon over her head and let the energy build, then launched herself towards the monster. "Dark Fire!"

It can only be channeled.

Purple flames shot from the tip of the blade into the monster. It writhed for a few moments before dissipating.

It's time for you to Wake now. Stay your course and it will all be worth it.

The platform she was on turned white then shattered into small stars that floated upwards and revealed a new stained glass window.

It was herself in a profile with her key-like weapon in hand, the image of her had it's eyes closed and it's face tilted upwards. There was a circle with seven smaller ones inside it up by her head, she covered two of them, but the three of the other six had a star shape and the other three had infinity symbols. Another ring of small circles were adorned with an interesting symbol that looked something like a biohazard sign over a heart. The background was depicting the Origin of Darkness. Varying shades of orange and red were the prevailing colors.

Good Luck.


So, better than the first draft! Yay!

And I forgot to mention... I changed my penname to Wayfinder1314, so that is where you can find me now!

***Wayfinder***