Sora and Riku walked along the street, having just talked to Merlin. Their next set of instructions were to warn the Restoration Committee of the impending danger, and to lock the heart of the world. Though the security system of Radiant Garden was effective in protecting the city from danger, that did not mean that Maleficent wouldn't try something.

"Man, just when you think you finally get a break from protecting the worlds, we're dragged into another adventure," Sora said.

"Really Sora? I always thought you liked these so-called 'adventures,'" Riku said.

"Well...the idea that a hard days work really pays off always feels good, especially knowing that we're helping every person we come across and more."

"Really?! Because I thought you liked this since you're finally able to show off your new keyblade master skills," Riku teased.

"Hey!" Sora exclaimed

"Sorry Master," Riku said, pretending to bow down to his friend.

"Very funny. So a dark shadow is spreading. Do you think that's what made that girl's world fall?"

"I don't know if 'girl' is necessarily the right word, Sora. She looked like she was our age."

"Sorry..."

"Anyways, yeah, I think that makes sense. The only thing I don't understand is why she was the only one from her world that ended up escaping."

"Hmm, perhaps we should have asked Merlin about her."

"Well Kairi is taking good care of her, I'm sure."

"Yeah, that's true. At lease Merlin said that Yen Sid sent her instructions on locking the keyhole at home."

Riku felt uneasy about what Sora had just said. He remembered when he opened the door exactly seven years ago in his and Sora's secret spot, successfully unlocking it. Sora noticed this and quickly changed the subject.

"Anyways, we need to find a way to make the shadow disappear too, otherwise it will be..."

"Eternal nighttime for every locked world in its path," Riku finished.

The camera then zooms out, showing the world logo.

Title Screen: Radiant Garden

Field Music: Radiant Garden

Battle Music: Black Garden

The camera then swings left, and on a different street on the other side of the buidling, Krissa is seen walking. The camera then zooms down closer on her.

"Hmmm, I'm back here again. I wonder why? Well beggars can't be choosers I guess. I should tell Merlin about all that has happened so far."'

Krissa continued walking down the street, taking in the world's beauty. She didn't really get out to see the town when she was training with Merlin, so it was nice to be able to see the world. She was paying so much attention to her surroundings, however, that she didn't pay attention to where she was going, and she ended up tripping over what she thought was her feet.

"Oww-ah!" Krissa moaned. She was always a bit accident prone during her teenage years, but she thought those days were long behind her. She was prone to tripping over her feet, stairs, puddles, air, the list goes on. She realized, however, that she ended up tripping over...something. She noticed by her feet that a little...she didn't know what it was, it looked liked a small rodent-like animal. It was pink, it had no fur or ears, and it was crying. Its little paws were over its eyes, and the little creature couldn't stop sobbing.

"I'm sorry, little guy. Did I hurt you?"

"Noooooo," the creature answered. Krissa was a bit surprised that it answered back.

"What's the matter?"

"Lost!" he answered, and he went back to crying.

"Are you here alone?"

"Nooo...won...WON!"

"What was won?"

"WON!" the little creature continued sobbing. Krissa was confused about what the creature meant by 'won,' perhaps he had lost a prize he had won. She decided to drop that subject.

"Don't worry, I'll help you find who you're looking for?" The little pink think then looked at her and tried his tears. He gave her a look that said 'really?"

"You can count on me!" The pink thing let out smile and a small laugh, then he ran up Krissa's body and stopped at her hip, looking for an easy place to find a ride.

"Sorry, I don't have a pocket on my skirt. You can ride on my shoulder if you want to, though."

"Okay," the small animal said in his squeaky voice, and he ran up Krissa's body and took a seat on her right shoulder.

"By the way, what's your name?" Krissa asked.

"Woofus," the animal answered.

"Nice to meet you, Rufus, I'm Krissa. I'm going to go talk to a friend of mine, but maybe he's seen who you're looking for."

"Ahh okay!" Rufus answered. With that, Krissa headed towards Merlin's house.

Sora and Riku had walked near the front of the castle where the rest of the Restoration Committee were located. The Castle was almost completely repaired from the damage it had suffered when the world had previously fallen, and the garden at the front of the castle was completely restored. Sora and Riku could not believe how different it looked. Lea had written them telling how he had visted his former home recently and the area looked like it did when he was young, but seeing it for themselves seemed surreal.

"Wow..." Sora mumbled.

"Impressive," Riku replied.

"I bet the inside of the castle is even more impressive," Sora said.

"Let's get inside." The two friends took a few steps towards the castle until a voice stopped them.

"Sora! Riku!" They looked to see Kairi running towards them.

"Kairi!" Sora exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"

"Did you lock the world's keyhole at home?" Riku asked.

"Yes, but that's not it. I got the message from Merlin, and I was able to secure home before things got even worse, so the heartless gave up and left. But the shadow has reached the islands, and now everything is dark!"

"What?!" Sora exclaimed.

"But it's not just-" Kairi began.

"Wait," Riku interrupted, "Where's Krissa?!"

"That's the problem," Kairi continued. When I got to the cave, she wasn't there."

"What?!" Riku exclaimed.

"Perhaps she woke up and left," said Sora.

"No," Riku answered, "She was too weak to do that. She could barely even move. This isn't a coincidence, her being washed up on shore, her home being swallowed by the darkness, her disappearing now..."

"Riku..." Sora said, worried about his friend. Riku had always had a strong sense of protectiveness towards his friends, but he barely knew this young woman. It wasn't that Sora wasn't worried about Krissa, but Riku had a fearful look on his face.

"Go ahead and warn the others about the shadow," Riku said. "I'm going to go back to Merlin's to see if I can get some answers!" With that, Riku left sprinting. All Sora and Kairi could do was watch.

As Riku made his was through the Bailey, he came to a halt when he saw a familiar face standing before him. (The camera shows Riku's horrified face as the mysterious person's back is shown, face hidden, though a staff with a crystal head is seen being held, and the person drums her long fingernails on it).

"YOU!" Riku exclaimed.

The person let's out an evil chuckle. "So we meet again...Riku."

Krissa walked into Merlin's house and noticed that his nose was in the Winnie the Pooh book.

"Well if it isn't Krissa, and...a naked mole rat, too."

Naked mole rat?! Krissa thought. "He's lost, so I told him I would help him find who he was looking for."

"Good girl. Were you able to visit other worlds?"

"Yes sir, three of them. And I was able to seal away the worlds' keyholes as well."

"So you did find out about that? Excellent. So I'm guessing you met some of the other ones the keyblade has chosen?" (he was thinking of Sora and Riku).

"Yeah, I did. They also mentioned something about a growing darkness?"

"Yes, over in the lanes between, a shadow has been spreading, covering the worlds in its path. My guess would be that it covered your world as well, which is why it fell victim to the darkness."

The thought of home gave Krissa an uneasy feeling. Had she known about keyblades or anything of the sort, she could have sealed Earth's keyhole before it fell. Now it was too late. Krissa felt...guilty. Merlin could see this, so he decided to give her some reassurance.

"Cheer up, dear. Worlds have fallen to darkness before, and they have been able to come back. In fact, seven years ago, exactly seven years ago to be precise, many worlds were saved by a certain hero of the keyblade. This boy's home was lost at that time as well."

Krissa sighed. Rufus made an adorably cute noise and hugged Krissa's neck, trying to make her feel better. "Merlin, who has created this shadow?"

"We believe it to be the work of the evil fairy witch Maleficient. How or why, I do not yet know."

"I think I should find this witch. It's the only way I'll be able to return home."

"Though you've come a long way in your keyblade wielding, I'm sure my dear, you are not yet ready to face her alone. Two other Masters of the keyblade have just left here and headed towards the castle to meet with the Restoration Committee. Tell them what I have just told you."

Krissa believed that Merlin was referring to Terra and Ventus. So those two did follow me here, she thought. "Thanks Merlin, I'll go find them." And with that, Krissa left.

As soon as Krissa left, and orb of light came in through the window. He walked over and examined it. "A message from my friend, Yen Sid," he said. He read the contents inside. "Oh my...OH MY!"

For those who don't know, Rufus is from Disney's Kim Possible. I wanted to make the Radiant Garden portion one chapter, but I didn't want it to become long and drawn out so I'll divide it into 2 parts. So why is Maleficent is there? Will Riku have to fight? Where is Kim and Ron? What does Yen Sid's message say? Will Sora FINALLY propose to Kairi? STAY TUNED, PART 2 WILL BE POSTED SOON!