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Tension was increasing in the group. After several battles with groups of Heartless everyone was beginning to tire. And as if that wasn't bad enough, Donald and Inu-yasha bickered constantly.

"They never stop..." Sora thought frustrated as he rubbed his head. Coming to a decision, he came to a halt.

"I'm going to go that way for a while," he said pointing his finger in a different direction," you guys keep going."

"Are you sure you're going to be alright?" Kagome asked concerned.

"Yeah, I'll see you soon..." And with that he left the group.

After walking separately for a while, Sora sat down on the trunk of a fallen tree to rest.

"I don't think that I can take much more if their constant arguing." Sora thought to himself wearily. After a few minutes he stood up to stretch and move on when he noticed the presence of Heartless. Warily, he looked around and prepared for a fight. Sure enough, Heartless began to appear out of the shadows of the trees, surrounding him. Cursing himself for splitting up from the others, Sora leapt into battle.

The Heartless, mostly neoshadows, attacked in waves. Scanning their numbers, Sora realized that he couldn't handle them all at once so he tried to back away to get into a better position. However, to his surprize, as he stepped back his foot caught on a root and he fell heavily on his back. Quickly he cast the Aerora shield spell and closed his eyes, bracing himself for a barrage of attacks. But nothing happened. Puzzled, he opened his eyes just in time to see the neoshadows retreat and dissolve into the shadows.

"I didn't expect to run into you here." A voice said from nearby. Startled, Sora scrambled to his feet and spun around to locate the source of the voice. Standing a few feet away from him was a boy who had sky blue eyes, shoulder length pale hair and donned a yellow shirt with blue pants - his best friend, Riku.

"Riku! What are you doing here?!" Sora cried, both shocked and overjoyed.

"Well I just saved your butt, so be thankful that I was here." He said coolly. At that moment, Inu-yasha leapt out of the trees and landed next to Sora.

"I thought I sensed those Heartless creatures - are you alright?" he asked, then spotted Riku,"And who is he?" Donald, Goofy and Kagome (carrying Shippo) emerged from the trees. Both Donald and Goofy exclaimed,

"Riku?!" Recovering from most of his shock, Sora began the introductions.

"Riku, you've already met Donald and Goofy. This is Inu-yasha, Kagome and Shippo." he said pointing at each of them as he said their names. "Everyone, this is my friend Riku." Riku was silent for a moment, then said,

"Nice to meet you." Continuing he asked," So, what are you doing here?"

"Sora accidentally sent us through a warp hole and we ended up here." Donald answered.

"I already said sorry!" Sora yelled flustered as Goofy chuckled. Recovering, he finished,

"Anyway, we were going to seal the keyhole of this world - we were looking for it before we met up with you."

"I could help you look for it." Riku offered.

"Really? That would be great!" Sora exclaimed.

"You seem really excited." Kagome pointed out with a laugh.

"Well, I am. Where have you been, Riku?" Riku seemed to think his answer over before he said anything.

"It's a long story - I'll tell you later. First, let's find the keyhole." he said.

"Yeah, let's hurry up and get this over with. That quacker is getting on my nerves - can't wait until he's gone." Inu-yasha said openly mocking Donald.

"Let me at 'im!" Donald yelled while Goofy restrained him.

"Calm down Donald, we're on the same side!"

Inu-yasha slammed into the ground as he received yet another 'sit' command from Kagome and Sora laughed uncontrollably at Riku's shocked expression. He was reunited with one of his closest friends, and nothing could make him happier.

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