A few days passed as the trio explored the worlds. They enjoyed their time together, until one night.

"Uhh I'm so stuffed" Natsumi grumbled as she tossed in bed," I feel like my stomach's going to pop"

"I'll go get a bucket" Chiaki said.

"I told you to slow down and not eat so much" Hajime said.

"And I told you that you only live once, so en-ehhh" Natsumi tried to shout only to get a stomach cramp.

"It's okay" Chiaki reassured as she gave Natsumi the bucket," miss Hanamuras food is very delicious and addicting"

"In any case, you should just sleep" Hajime said," I'm sure you'll be back to your usual fiery self in the morning"

"Fine, but don't you two do anything funny while I'm asleep" Natsumi said as she nestled into her hammock.

"Funny?" Chiaki asked.

"It's nothing we have to worry about" Hajime said, hoping that Chiaki would leave it at that.

"But what did she mean by it?" Chiaki asked.

"Well Natsumi since you started it you can-" Hajime said only to realize Natsumi was fast asleep,' god damn it'

"Do you know?" Chiaki asked.

"Well um when a girl and a boy love each other very much, they do things" hajime said with a red face," like kissing"

" does that mean we love each other?" Chiaki asked making Hajime blush even more.

"That's how Natsumi sees it apparently" Hajime said," what are your thoughts"

"I think-no, I know that I love you Hajime" Chiaki smiled," what about you?"

"I love you too" Hajime said.

"But don't you love Nanami?" Chiaki asked.

"In the past, but it was selfish and one sided" Hajime said," back then I was so insecure that I just easily fell in love with the first person that gave me hope"

"Then how do you love me?" Chiaki asked.

"Because we spent all that time together, learning about each other, and fighting side by side" Hajime said," in that time you showed me your strengths and flaws while also showing me my strengths and flaws".

"Hajime..." Chiaki said.

"Before I was unsure, because I thought you were just a copy of Nanami, but now I know I love you Chiaki for being your unique self" Hajime said," so, If you want, we can become a couple and let everyone know we love each other"

"I would like that very much" Chiaki smiled," does this mean we should kiss?"

"If you want to" Hajime said with blushed cheeks.

"Wait, before we do that I need to get something off my chest" Chiaki said.

"What is it?" Hajime asked.

"I've been wondering about Izuru" Chiaki said," I haven't seen him in a long time and I'm worried about him, probably because I empathize with him for being a nobody"

"If you want I can let him talk to you" Hajime offered.

"I would like that, but you should know what I'm going to say" Chiaki said," I'm thinking since you and Izuru are so different then you both deserve to live separate lives"

"Like that heart separation thing you and Nanami went through?" Hajime asked.

"Sort of" Chiaki said," except we don't have that sleep drug"

"Do we need it?" Hajime asked.

"From what I remembered, Nanami needed to sleep to enter our shared hearts, so they probably used the drug as a precaution" Chiaki said," but as long as I make sure you don't wake up then it should be fine"

"Why don't you use heart synchronization on me, then you can keep me asleep and help Izuru and I" Hajime said.

"Yeah, that'll work" Chiaki nodded," now all we need to do is tell natsumi about our plan"

"I'd hate to poke the sleeping tigeress, so let's just leave her a note" Hajime said to which Chiaki agreed.

...

Once the note was written, Hajime and chiaki prepared for the heart synchronization. Hajime and chiaki sat on the floor across from each other. Chiaki raised her hand to summon her new keyblade until she hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Hajime asked.

"I'm trying to think of a song" Chiaki said.

"Can't you sing the same song?" Hajime asked.

"No, I want to sing a different song for you" Chiaki said.

"Okay, just know that I'll like any song you choose to sing" Hajime said, causing Chiaki to smile.

"I got it" Chiaki said.

"Go ahead" Hajime said.

Chiaki cleared her throat and started singing;

I wish to numb my heart, to numb my heart

Against the pain and take it away, because there must be more than this

Those countless times I gave up all hope

Because I couldn't change what's behind me

I hid inside my shell from the world

Out of sight, tucked away so that no one could see

Once again I feel all of the pain rise inside

Rushing back to me like an unstoppable tide

I don't need the warmth, and no, I don't need the pain

I'm fine without this thing called "hope"

I wish to numb my heart, to numb my heart

Against the pain and take it away

So I can overcome the dark, just like a shooting star in the sky

Into the deep, I sink, nearing the brink

My heart and soul succumb to the fall

I try to scream but there's no sound

So I accept I won't be found

But then I hear your voice calling

I'm no longer falling but rising up as you pull me to the light

As soon as chiaki finished singing, the two fell into a deep sleep and entered Hajimes heart. Inside Hajimes heart, the floors and walls were made of red stone bricks. Common street lanterns glowed all around and illuminated the area.

"Where do you think Izuru is?" Chiaki asked.

"He's probably lurking in the shadows somewhere" Hajime said.

Just as he spoke, a brown cat with green eyes jumped down to greet them. Chiaki hid behind Hajimes back, while the cat stepped toward Hajime. The cat stared into Hajimes eyes before turning its back and signaling Hajime and chiaki to follow it.

"I think it wants us to follow it" Hajime said," from the looks of it, he probably won't hurt us"

"Okay" Chiaki nodded," but why do you have a cat in your heart"

"There use to be a cat I took care of back at the reserve knights school" Hajime said," it meant a lot to me, so that's probably why it's here"

"Interesting" Chiaki said.

Together, the two followed the cat through a maze of brick corridors. As they walked, Chiaki noticed pictures of Hajime, through out his life, littered the walls. In all the photos, Hajime was all by himself. When she looked at Hajime, his face looked fairly grim.

"Are you okay?" Chiaki asked.

"Yeah" Hajime said after shaking his head," this is all in the past"

"That's right" Chiaki said," natsumi and I are here for you"

"Thank you, Chiaki" Hajime said.

"Anytime" Chiaki smiled.

The cat, noticing Chiaki and Hajime were lagging behind, started to run. Chiaki and Hajime ran behind it. The two chased after the cat until they reached a familiar apartment.

"This was the apartment I woke up in" Chiaki said.

"We've changed a lot since then" Hajime said.

"One of you has" Izurus voice spoke.

Chiaki and Hajime turned to see Izuru,seemingly out of nowhere, sitting on the bed. The cat greeted Izuru before jumping on his lap. Surprisingly, Izuru scratched the cat behind its ear causing it to purr.

"We've been looking for you" Chiaki said," Hajime, why don't you explain."

"I already know" Izuru said calmly," you want to separate our personas from each other".

"Yes, so will you let us do that?" Hajime asked.

"I will cooperate, however, for the separation to work, you must let go" Izuru said.

"What are you talking about?" Hajime asked.

"Our hearts have been separated for a while, yet you still cling to me" Izuru explained.

"No I don't" Hajime objected.

"But then why didn't your heart manifest its own body like me?" Chiaki asked.

"Yes, why was that?" Izuru asked.

"I..I" Hajime choked up.

"It's okay" Chiaki reassured him," i won't think any less of you no matter what you say"

"Then I'll tell you" Hajime smiled," the truth is that I was scared to lose that power and become worthless again"

"You don't need Izurus power anymore" Chiaki said as she placed a hand on Hajimes chest," You have your own power now"

"Then I don't have to worry" Hajime said," thank you"

"If you have finally accepted yourself, then I can finally be free" Izuru said.

With the consent of the two hearts, they were able to separate. As the hearts divided, Chiaki returned to her former place. When she woke up, both Izuru and Hajime were standing side by side and just in time for Natsumi to wake up.

"The hell is going on?" Natsumi asked.

"Izuru is his own person now" Hajime explained.

"He could be tricking us" Natsumi growled.

"It's okay, Izuru isn't going to hurt us" Chiaki explained.

"She speaks the truth" Izuru said," and I apologize for my previous actions"

"So what now?" Natsumi asked," are we all just going to be buddy buddy?"

"No, I plan to return to nanamis kingdom when we dock" Izuru said.

"Why?" Hajime asked.

"He loves her" Chiaki said.

"You are correct" Izuru said.

"You have a funny way of showing it" Natsumi huffed.

"I could say the same for you" Izuru said.

"Why you" Natsumi growled.

"Behave you two" Hajime said," we're going to twilight town"

"Fine" Natsumi sighed

"Very well" Izuru said.

"This is going to be fun" Chiaki smiled

...

A few hours passed as Hajime sailed the ship. To pass the time, Chiaki played cards with Izuru and natsumi. However Natsumi eventually stopped playing, after Izuru won for the thirtieth time. Chiaki and Izuru played a few more rounds until the ship reached twilight town. There, Hajime docked the ship and the group made their way off.

"So, you're headed to nanamis kingdom?" Natsumi asked

"Yes" Izuru said," I want to atone for what I have done, so I shall serve her"

"Then I wish you good luck" Chiaki smiled.

"I already have luck, but I accept and appreciate the gesture" Izuru said.

"Just say thank you, next time" Hajime said.

"I shall keep that in mind" Izuru said.

"It's a good thing Nanami is a very understanding and empathetic person" Natsumi said.

"I shall go now" Izuru said," good luck on your travels together"

So, Izuru left, allowing the trio to explore the town. By the end of the day, the trio bought some sea salt ice cream and headed for the clock tower.

"Why does this tower have to be so high?" Natsumi gulped when she looked down at the town below.

"It's so you can see the entire town" Hajime explained

"I think it's lovely" Chiaki said.

"Here, you should try putting your legs over the edge" Hajime said.

"Hell no!" Natsumi protested," that is an accident waiting to happen"

"Then we'll just sit where it's safe" Chiaki said.

"Good" Natsumi said.

"Didn't know you had arachnophobia" Hajime laughed.

"That's acrophobia, and no I don't" Natsumi protested

"Just eat your ice cream before it melts" Chiaki laughed at the two bickering.

"Fine" Natsumi said before biting into her ice cream.

"It's nice that we get to share this moment together" Hajime said.

"Look" Chiaki said as she picked up her crystal pendant," if you hold your charms out to the light, it glows so beautifully"

"You're right" Hajime said as he raised his charm to the light.

"Neat" Natsumi smiled when she lifted her charm to the light.

"I promise that on this moment that we'll always be together" Chiaki said.

"I second that" Natsumi smiled.

"Same here" Hajime smiled.

With that vow, the three promised to stay together and that they did. Together they sailed to all sorts of worlds, met all sorts of people, and had so many adventures.

The End