Sora looked up at the stars. "There are so many worlds out there, more than I could have ever imagined. Just a few days ago we were talking about going out to see other worlds, I would have never guessed I'd be sitting here with you in a completely different universe."

"Is that a bad thing Sora?" asked Yuffie.

"Well not necessarily, as long as my friends are safe I'm fine with staying here with you for a…er I mean being stuck here for a while" replied Sora.

Yuffie giggled "Well you'll enjoy it, I'm sure."

The two sat in silence for a few moments until Sora said "I wonder how Merlin is doing on his research."

Just then a star went out right where Sora was looking. "Yuffie! Did you see that! That star just disappeared right when I looked at it!"

"It was consumed by darkness just like how your world was." answered Yuffie.

"I've never seen that happen before, sorry I was just a little surprised" said Sora.

"Silly, there's no need to apologize" laughed Yuffie.

"What the-" A puff of smoke twisted around the two until the couldn't see anything. Sora felt as though he was floating in mid air and being sucked inward. Then with a slight pop he found himself falling over a book in Merlin's house.

"Urgh! What the heck was that!" moaned Sora.

"Well I summoned you of course!" replied Merlin.

"You couldn't have just called for us?" complained Sora.

"No, that would take much too long, this is urgent!" replied Merlin.

"You found Sora's purpose?" asked Yuffie.

"I'm not a hundred percent sure but I do know that this requires a keyblade wielder. Since the Sora from this universe is busy with his quest I guess you are our only hope." said Merlin.

"Ok, so what do I have to do then?" said Sora.

Merlin explained "Well it has come to my attention that there is a powerful being that is using darkness to destroy worlds. This being feeds on the links that chain worlds to their alternate universes. The two alternate Destiny Islands were chained together until he devoured the links. This is why you were taken here instead of the Destiny Islands of this world. That reason and Destiny Islands was already destroyed here."

"So what you're saying is that I need to destroy this Devourer?" asked Sora.

"Well no, you see this being is far more powerful than any of us have ever faced. However, when the Devourer eats one of the links he leaves a certain force behind that is still connected to him. If we destroy these then he will be greatly weakened. So, your job is to find and destroy as many of these forces as you can." replied Merlin.

"But wait, if I'm running around doing that then who will save all of the unbroken chains?" asked Sora.

"There is nothing that can be done about that. Each time you destroy a force it should slow him down a little. You must hurry and weaken him enough so that we can destroy him and save as many links as possible." answered Merlin.

"So, am I to go alone?" said Sora.

"Of course not! Yuffie will accompany you." said Merlin.

"What! Why do I keep getting volunteered for everything?" complained Yuffie.

"Jeez… there goes my self esteem." muttered Sora.

"You have to go, Leon and Aerith have something else they need to take care of. You are the only one available to go with him." explained Merlin.

"Ok, I'll go" replied Yuffie and under her breath she said "I wish I knew what those idiots were up to."

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"So, the gummi ship is ready for your departure." declared Cid.

"I still can't believe that you're actually going to let us use your ship." said Yuffie.

"Aren't you worried about us wrecking it?" asked Sora.

Cid replied, "Nah, I can always build another."

"One problem, neither of us know how to drive this." pointed out Yuffie.

"No need to worry," reassured Cid "It's set to auto pilot and will take you to your first destination. There you will find someone who will help fly you around everywhere."

"Well what's his name?" asked Sora

"I don't remember… but he'll know who you are when he sees you." replied Cid "So you guys ready to depart?"

"Yup! Let's go Sora!" yelled Yuffie excitedly.

"Ok ok, I'm coming! Jeez, pushy." replied Sora.

"So long then! Good luck!" hollered Cid as the two ran off towards the world exit.

As they entered the gummi ship there was a female voice that rang "Welcome Sora and Yuffie, please take a seat and prepare for departure." They took their seats at the front of the cabin.

"Ready Sora?" asked Yuffie?

"Yup! Let's get this show on the road!" replied Sora. And with that the gummi ship took off.

After a while Sora said "I wonder where we are headed first."

"I don't know," replied Yuffie "I forgot to ask before we left."

"Well let's just hope we find what we're looking for. Finding the gummi ship guy may prove to be difficult." stated Sora.

*Well that's chapter 3! Sorry it's a little short even though it took a while to write. Next chapter will be longer. Sora and Yuffie are traveling together and have finally departed. What awaits them in the next world? Stay tuned and you'll soon find out! :D*