MEL

I felt warm sun shining on me and the birds chirping outside the window.

That was a strange dream….

I stretched, yawned, and then rubbed my eyes.

I can't believe that I dreamt Earth disa-

I hesitantly opened my eyes. I was a room I did not recognize. I was in a black dress and all my gashes were cleaned and patched up.

Where am I?……or perhaps, more importantly…..who am I?

I quickly got out of the foreign bed. Clean shoes were tucked under the bed. I looked around and realized this was just a tiny house; only a large bedroom and a medium sized bathroom. I went to the front door and opened it. A warm breeze came in as my hair blew all over the place. It was jet black, so in response I put it into a bun. It seemed right. I glanced around. It looked like a small village. I stood on a small hill and all around was water. An Island! I was on an island. Just down the hill and passed a few trees was the beach and just off the beach was another island. That island…. It seemed familiar….but I'm not sure why. I saw an elderly lady walk by.

"Um… excuse me!" I called as I shut the door behind me.

"Oh… hello…. You're not from around here are you?"

"No Ma'am. I… kind of woke up here. Where am I?"

"You are in Destiny Islands. You just came from Kairi's house, a girl about your age. She's probably at that island over there…..it's the kids hideout nowadays."

"Thank you, so very much!"

"You're quite welcome…. I hope you get your memory back…."

Destiny Islands……this place is so bizarrely familiar. How did that old lady know I lost my memory??

I watched the old lady smile and leave, then I headed for the beach. Two guys were playing with a ball, but I ignored them and studied the island across the beach.

Why is this place so familiar to me? Who could I be? I….can't remember… where have I seen this place before?

My thoughts were suddenly disturbed when the redheaded guy that was playing ball, slammed into me. I hit the ground.

"Oh! I'm sorry….wait a minute! You're the girl that Sora and Riku rescued, Yah?"

"Excuse me?" I asked.

"My name is Waka… that guy over there is Tidus. We'll take you to that island over there."

I looked over at the guy he pointed to. He had dirty blonde hair and was dressed funny, but he looked familiar as did Waka.

"Um…..do I know you?"

Waka and Tidus exchanged glances.

"Nope…..Never met you before. Neither of us have. Why?" Waka asked.

"I've lost my memory….. I don't even know who I am…..but I have a feeling that I know who you are…..or that I've seen you before…."

"Well….. maybe you need something to jog your memory…. Maybe you should play a round of Blitz Ball."

"Not right now…. Maybe later. I…I think you should take me to the island. I know it…..somehow…."

They both led me to a small boat. Waka helped me in and Tidus jumped in himself. Waka started up the motor and then steered it to the island.

"Yah…I was told to wait on the beach until you woke up and then we were supposed to bring you here…" He said as we pulled up next to a dock. "This is the village's kids' hideout. Welcome!" He smiled.

"Who told you to wait for me?"

"Um….. Riku? Yah, it was Riku." He said.

Tidus tied up the boat and Waka helped me up the dock.

"So… I'm not sure where they are… but I'm sure you'll find them. They can't be that far."

Then Waka and Tidus began to play 'Blitz Ball'. Whatever that's supposed to be. I looked at the huge trees that towered above me. Boardwalks were all over the place; up the trees, inside the trees. There was a waterfall slightly in front of me.

This place…..I have to know it somehow….

I turned around and saw a tiny island a few yards off of the beach of the 'Paradise Island' as Waka called it. It had a walkway built to it. I looked slightly to my right and saw a small shed. Somehow, I knew that was how to get to that walkway. I went through the shed door and went up a case of spiral stairs, then came to another door. I opened the door and found that right in front of me was the walkway to the small island. I also saw two guys fighting on the island. They were playing with big wooden swords. I walked above the water as I crossed the boardwalk.

"So Riku… still think you're strong enough to take me?" Said one of the guys.

One of them had really long, choppy silver hair. He wore jeans and a zip up white sleeveless vest with yellow on the inside; another zip up shirt was underneath, it was black. The other guy had a strange outfit with a mixture of buckles, zippers and many pockets. One thing extraordinary about him was the chain around his neck that had a crown. Their fake swords clashed. They were playfully fighting. I continued to walk towards them. They were completely oblivious. I finally reached the island; I stood on the edge of the boardwalk, careful not to get in their way. The one guy with silver hair fell to the ground right at my feet.

Riku……This is Riku….

I don't know how I knew…. But I did.

"Riku?"

From the ground, he looked up, then he slowly sat up.

"Yes….." He answered.

"Um….. hello…" was all I could say.

The other guy came up to us.

So familiar. What is it about these people and this place that drives my mind and my heart crazy??

"Hiya! The name is Sora…" He said as he grabbed my hand to shake it…

In a flash, my mind filled with images. My life, the games I loved, the world I lost, but most importantly my heart's strength in believing in other possibilities. I looked at Sora's hands and mine. I hugged him tightly.

"Oh!"

"Thank you so much!" I cried.

I let him go and he looked at me awkwardly. Riku got up from the ground and dusted himself off

"I'm sorry. My name is Melody Hart and you helped me gain back my memory…..I'm sorry to freak you out."

"Oh….. well, no problem!" He said giving me thumbs up. "So…uh… where did you come from?"

I lowered my eyes and smiled sadly.

"Oh…. Sorry.."

"No… it's okay. I came from a world called Earth…."

"Wait a second…. Earth? The… oh! Riku! That's the one we went to a few years ago and told them our adventures. They made something out of it, right?" He asked excitedly.

"Yes," I giggled, "They made a video game. Actually they made two of them. They also made many manga books, before the games came out. But uh….My world disappeared."

Sora lowered his eyes, as did Riku.

"That's okay though. I have a new destiny."

Sora looked up.

"And what's that?"

"To help all the other worlds out there."

Sora and Riku glanced at each other.

"What do you plan achieving by doing that?" Riku asked.

"Sanctuary…. For myself and another…" I said repeating The Voice's words.

I looked around and noticed someone was missing.

"So…. Riku, Sora…. Where's Kairi?"

"What?! How do you know Kai.."

I laughed at their expressions.

"I've beaten both games both in less the five days. I know a lot about all three of you…. assuming the story in the game was correct along with the books. I'm guessing it is since you told them the story. Anyway, I know about all three of you and quite a few worlds too."

"What do you know? Give us a few examples…" Sora said.

"Well…….you and Kairi are in love. Riku has been in and out of darkness quite a few times. Roxas is a part of you because at one point you had no heart; Naminé is a part of Kairi. Kairi is also one of the seven princesses of heart. Um…. Sora was a heartless and because Kairi protected him, he got his heart back…."

They stared at me in awe.

I guess they didn't expect the story to be that correct.

"Sora! Riku!" Said a girl's voice.

I turned around and saw Kairi. Her red hair was longer now and she wore a pink zip up tanktop with a pair of black pants. She came up beside me, out of breath, and gave Sora a bottle.

"The King!" Sora cried.

"King Mickey?" I asked.

He nodded and then his eyes began to scan the letter. Riku read it over Sora's shoulders. Both of their eyes instantly jumped from the letter to me. Sora lowered the note in awe and his dark blue eyes were glazed with disbelief. Riku's aqua eyes showed the same expression

"What is it?" Kairi and I asked simultaneously.

"King Mickey says…. That the birthmark that you," he said looking at me, "Have… is the symbol for a key." Sora explained.

"Mickey says that you are the key to control Kingdom Hearts." Riku said.

"Yeah… that's what Axel …..said…"

"Axel?!" They all cried.

Suddenly Axel appeared beside me.

"You called?"

"Axel!" I said happily.

Kairi stepped back behind Sora and Riku jumped in front of me. Both of them summoned their Keyblades.

"He's part of the organization." Riku said quietly.

I smiled slightly.

"Riku…" He looked over his shoulder at me, "It's okay. He's no longer part of the organization. He's good-hearted now. You can even ask Sora. Axel helped him."

Riku looked at Sora for an answer. He just shrugged his shoulders and smiled.

"Oh….." was all Riku said.

"Thanks for trying to protect me though." I giggled.

Riku made his Keyblade disappear, then he rolled his eyes and smiled. I walked over to Axel and hugged him.

"See? I found you…. Just as I promised." He whispered.

I looked up at him and smiled, then I led him over to Riku, Kairi, and Sora.

"Axel… these are my friends."

I had remembered The Voice talking about the best friends I was going to receive. Four of them.

"So….why are you actually here, Axel?" Riku asked.

"I was given the task of protecting Mel." He answered smugly.

Kairi smiled and came up to me.

"Hello…. My name is Kairi….. Sora had just told me that you already know us… and for some reason…. I feel that I already know you too. Melody?"

I smiled and looked at all my friends.

Friends…That word I have never had the chance of saying before….

"You can call me 'Mel' if you want. And yes I am connected to all four of you somehow. Ever since I played those games. Then after having The Voice talk to me and give me a test…."

"Test? Voice?" Sora asked.

"Yeah…. I had to fight heartless and all sorts of things. I had to choose whether or not I wanted to be a defender, a healer, or a warrior…"

Riku and Sora exchanged glances.

"But… that's the test for a Keyblade wielder." Sora explained.

"I know…. I am a Keyblade wielder." I said grinning.

Sora began to laugh.

"But….but you're a girl!"

Kairi put her hands on her hips.

"And what is wrong with that?" She asked.

"N-nothing… it's just that there are only three Keyblade wielders; the King, Riku, and me. We're all guys."

I glanced at Axel for support. He just nodded. Sora moved his hands behind his head and Riku crossed his arms. They were both standing in front of me. Axel and Kairi were on either side of me. I held out my hand and with bright lights, the blade appeared in my hand.