Hello again. The second chapter is up! It took me awhile to write because I wanted it to be the way I was thinking but too many thoughts for later in the story were hitting me at once and I was dizzy! Haha

Riku: Come on Kamio….

ANYWAY! This chapter will finally have more Riku and Sora and Kairi (actually the whole chapter is them). I won't be introducing my OC yet though. She gets a whole chapter herself.

???: YES!

College is a bitch, let me tell you. I don't ever have time to do anything I want. Like write this frickin thing when I want to!

Riku: Kamio….

Right, on with the story!

Disclaimer: Oh yeah, I own nothing of Tetsuya Nomura's or Square Enix, or Kingdom Hearts, or anything that I could possibly get in trouble for. But I do own my OCs.

Destiny Islands

"Yes! This is gonna be great! I can't wait to see Donald and Goofy again!"
Sora was more than overjoyed about going on another adventure. He had failed to realize that this could be dangerous and life-threatening. No, all he wanted was to see his friends, not that Riku could blame him.

"Look Sora, this isn't going to be all fun and games. This is serious."

"Yeah, yeah Riku I got it. But I feel like I haven't seen them in forever!"

Actually Sora had just seen Donald and Goofy the week before. That's right, it had only been a week since they had defeated Organization VIII, returned to the island with Riku, and reunited with Kairi, Donald, Goofy and King Mickey. And here they were already getting a letter from his Majesty about something urgent.

"I wonder what the urgency is. Goofy and Donald should already be here?"

"It must have to do with the worlds. Can you believe that after you guys just saved them, the worlds are already back in danger? I swear it's unbelievable."

Riku looked over to Kairi and found Sora staring at her as well. He smiled despite himself. He always knew that Sora would undoubtedly fall for Kairi and he knew that Kairi would fall for him. He could see it when they looked at each other. Perhaps that was why he went to the darkness. There was no one here for him….

He pushed such thoughts to the back of his mind. He promised Sora he'd leave the darkness and that's just what he would do. But after spending so much time in the dark he couldn't help but think like that sometimes.

"Yaaaaaahhhhhhoooooooo!" (think Goofy's scream).

Before Riku knew it, something was falling from the sky and he could tell from the scream who was involved. Only Goofy would yell like that.

"It's them! Riku, Kairi it's them! There here!"

Sora was more than elated. He was jumping up and down and not even realizing (once again) that the gummi ship was heading straight for them, and it didn't look like it was going to land right either. Riku grabbed Kairi who was standing next to him, and reached for Sora and attempted to pull them both farther away from what he knew would be the landing spot for the ship. Sora stumbled, eyes wide and fell flat on his face in the sand. There was no time left so he shielded Kairi with his body, her head in his chest. Sora put his hands over his head.

Sand was thrown in all directions and the ground moved with a violent shudder. Sora bounced a foot off the ground and was covered in sand immediately after he was back on the ground and Kairi almost lost her footing, but Riku kept her in place. The hatch opened and Donald and Goofy came stumbling out.

"Gawrsh Donald, ya didn't have ter yell at me." Goofy was grinning like a fool and Donald was scowling just the same.

"Well if you wouldn't have grabbed my arm so quick I wouldn't have lost the controls for that second!"

Goofy only laughed and Donald crossed his arms and harrumphed. They continued walking to stand before Riku and Kairi. What they didn't know was that they were standing on Sora.

"Mmmm….Mmmm!" The ground beneath Goofy and Donald began to move and both screamed.

"I said GET OFF ME!" Sora jumped from the ground. Kairi giggled. Riku only rolled his eyes.

"SORA!!" Both Goofy and Donald jumped onto Sora and they were all soon on the ground laughing and hugging. It seemed Sora's enthusiasm was shared.

After the excitement died down a little Donald and Goofy explained the situation as best they could. It seemed the King wanted to go into full detail once the three had arrived at the castle and everyone was present. It seemed, according to Sora's companion's, that once again the worlds were being threatened. And it was yet again an unknown source. But that was all they knew for right now.

"Hmm." Riku speculated the situation. The worlds at stake and they didn't know what it was again? How troublesome. But he would be able to travel and this time when he was traveling, he would see the worlds himself. Not from darkness.

"Well are we gonna go?" Kairi interrupted Riku's thoughts. He looked over to see her filled with excitement. That cute smile, bright eyes and her body shifting from foot to foot. She was just as excited as Sora. It seemed he was rubbing off on her.

"Really. Can we leave soon? I wanna see the castle and King Mickey again!" Sora bobbed up and down.

He's always so…..happy.

The thought hit Riku so hard he didn't even realize it. Sora was always optimistic. Sora always had the light with him. Perhaps that was what made him darkness…..

No. I promised I would not take this road again. But…..

"You okay Riku?" He looked up to see Kairi with a worried expression. Sora was eyeing him with suspicion.

"Yeah."Liar.

"You sure? I swear I could see something shifting like…." Sora didn't finish his sentence. Riku stared at Sora and willed him to not say what he knew would come from his mouth. If anyone knew him it would be Sora. Which wasn't always a good thing sometimes.

"I'm fine guys, really. Come on. Let's get going. You both wanna see the King right?" Liar again. He looked at Sora and Kairi and they both looked at each other with a smile. He knew they would forget for now, especially Sora, what they just saw.

"Let's go! To the King!"

Sora was running to the Gummi ship and Kairi was right behind him laughing. Seeing them both together like that always put a smile on his face. After all that the both of them had went through; they could still look at something dangerous with ease. What worried him were the looks he was getting from Donald and Goofy. The look Donald was giving him was not that of friendship or happiness. It was concern and suspicion.

Damn…should have realized that Donald and Goofy would see that too.

"Sigh…aren't you guys coming?"

Riku proceeded to walk for the ship. He kept thinking about the light. The Light he wished he had. Somehow, someway, he knew that the darkness was still with him. No matter what he said he wouldn't do, the darkness, once accepted, would always remain, no matter how small.

How do I rid myself of it?

As Riku got into the ship he barely paid any attenti0n to Sora and Donald fighting over the controls, to Kairi trying to get them to settle down while laughing the whole time, and Goofy merely chuckling himself. He didn't notice that when the ship finally took off with Donald in control, that Sora and Kairi were both looking at him again with concern. Of course they saw what had briefly enveloped Riku. Darkness was ever present in Riku no matter how strongly they both tried to bring all the Light they could to him. Sora knew that Riku would never fully rid himself of the darkness. That's why he tried so hard to be his light but you can only do so much as a friend. Kairi did the same. She knew of Riku's feelings for her before they were thrown from the island that short year ago (it was a year right?). She also knew that she could not return them because she loved Sora. But Kairi knew what Riku needed. He needed someone of his own. Whether any of them wanted to admit it, Riku needed someone that would be there for him as well. Yeah, friends like Sora and Kairi who would always be there for him were the best. But he also needed something more.

Love. Love just for him.

Riku himself might not see what he needed, being to occupied with the darkness, but Kairi and Sora weren't. They vowed to help him.

What am I supposed to do? I want the darkness gone. All of it. I can't stand it when Sora and Kairi look at me like that. I know they care but damn. I hate getting jealous when I see them happy together. I just….

Riku looked up in time to see Sora and Kairi take hands. There faces were illuminated with happiness and a love Riku had not ever seen. There bond was amazing and one of a kind. He regretted the jealousy he felt immediately.

They deserve each other.

Riku sighed and leaned back in his chair. Such thoughts were ridiculous. He pushed them away for now.

"We're here!" Sora had the cheesiest grin ever.

They all climbed out of the ship and into the garden.

The castle was amazing. The size was enough in itself, but nothing could compare to its beauty. All Riku could see was the Light that enveloped everything thing in the castle and it astounded him.

Do I deserve to walk on this ground?

"Of course you do. Besides, I did invite you, didn't I?" King Mickey walked out from behind one of the pillars.

"Your Majesty!"

"Hello Sora, Kairi." He turned to Riku.

"Good to see you well Riku."

Riku smiled. The King always had faith in him. No matter the doubts he harbored for himself, the King seemed to have faith no matter what.

"Come on guys. We have business to discuss." King Mickey led the way to the audience chamber. The biggest room the three of them had ever to see. Sora couldn't help but look with his mouth wide open up into the cavernous room with a soft wow. Sora, Kairi, Riku, Donald and Goofy all followed the King to the thrones were they could see the Queen waiting. They approached and waited below the steps for the King to begin.

"I don't mean to be abrupt but there isn't time for fun anymore. Not that you guys have had much time to recuperate from the last battle. I'm sorry to have to drag you into this so suddenly. I prayed it would pass but it seems that the darkness cannot sit still for long. Sora, Kairi, Riku, I brought you here because the worlds need your help. As wielders of key blades you are the only ones I can ask to do this."

A silence had settled over the three waiting. Sora's eyebrows were wrinkled together in concentration, Kairi's lips held a frown, and Riku, of course, displayed no emotion.

"Some force is trying to bring about the rise of darkness again. It seems that there are always people waiting for their opportunity to try at the world for themselves. And they didn't waste time. I'm not sure who yet we are going to be dealing with but you can bet there gonna be trouble.

"There's also one other thing. Someone is going to be looking for you three. Someone of greatest importance to the fate of the worlds."

Sora, Kairi, and Riku all looked at each other. One word resonated throughout each of their heads.

Who?

"I cannot tell you the name because I don't know it. I can only tell you this. The person is a girl. She will probably be 16 and she will not be what you expect."

"Does she fight for the Light or the Dark?" Sora asked the question that Riku was thinking.

"I do not know. I am led to believe that she is good, but…." The King did not finish his sentence.

"Just be careful."

"Donald and Goofy will accompany you all. Please find the girl and bring her back to me. I am dismayed to tell you that I also do not know of her whereabouts. Only that you two, Sora and Riku, will most likely be able to sense her."

"Huh?" Sora looked confused. Riku only pondered the thought.

We'll be able to sense her? What does that mean? And why not Kairi as well?

"I'm sorry to ask, but you would leave immediately? I suggest you try Traverse Town and find some information."

Sora, Kairi, Donald and Goofy all made their way back to the Gummi ship. Riku stayed behind because he felt that the King had something else to tell him.

"Riku, you will probably be faced with the darkness again. I didn't mention it to the others, but she is greatly involved with it. That and the Light. Do not despair when you confront the darkness. Know that you have friends that are there for you and will help you. Don't forget."

"Thanks….Mickey."

The King merely chuckled and sent Riku on his way. Riku walked to the ship all the while thinking about what the King had warned him about. Once again he would be near the darkness.

Could he face it?

BOOYAH! So the second chapter is DONE! I hope everyone enjoyed it. I actually enjoyed this one a lot. I had trouble in the middle but after I got through the Disney Castle part I was good. It's so hard to try and keep Mickey, Donald and Goofy's wording and personalities like that of the game. Grrrrr….

Oh well.

Hoped you all liked!

Thanks for reading!

Please review!

Riku: I was finally in the chapter. .pleased expression.

Me: Well I hope you did. Cuz the next chapter is all for my girl!

Riku: .impatient. I haven't even met her yet. Geez…hurry up already.

BYE GUYS! Come back for chapter 3 please!

Love

Kamio