The ground was cold and hard. Around his mouth were the traces of blood with some vomit. He awoke feeling bruises on his body in his hand he clutched a giant key. He forced himself to stand the pain coursing through his body.

'You're a Cetra Sora.' He remembered he placed his hand over his wounds the pain vanished the bruises faded.

"What's a Cetra? The lifestream what is that?" He began to scan the area the reality hit him he wasn't home this wasn't Destiny Island. He read the bright sign 'Welcome to Traverse Town.' The feeling of a sword piercing Sora's body made him faint he fell to bitter ground.

"Sora?" He woke up in a cosy bed a warm cloth over his forehead a fire fiercely burning. He slowly opened his eyes looking at the women who addressed him.

"Mom." He said springing out of bed hugging Aerith. She hugged her son tightly wondering if this was the last time she get to do so.

"Sora we need to talk I have to tell about what's going on I need you to pay attention this is important."

"Where's Dad and Roxas and Sakura what about Zack and Infalna? Where are my friends?"

"Sakura, Zack and Infalna are fine. I don't know where your father or Roxas are. They were scattered when our world was destroyed."

"Will we... ever..."

"Once there was a planet called Earth. The planet was whole together and loved. The people called Cetra cared for the planet they were healers. The lifestream is like the river of energy that gives life to the planet. The planet was attacked a meteor struck making a whole in the planet wounding it. So the Cetra gathered to heal the wound hundreds came but the wound was too deep. From the skies came an evil that killed many Cetra she was called Jenova she tricked the Cetra then infected us. When humans were born to the planet darkness came with them. They were corrupt and curious. Many killed the Cetra others captured us and ran experiments, but not all humans were terrible some loved the Cetra. My mother was Cetra and my father a human we were the last remaining Cetra. My father was killed deafening me and my mother. My mother later died she was too tired too hurt so I became the last Cetra. A man named Sephiroth was infused with Jenova cells he became powerful and malevolent. He hated people so he wanted to destroy us he wanted to follow in his mothers footsteps create a new planet. To defeat him we needed to summon a spirit called Holy so I did but it required a sacrifice. To help save the planet I had to lose my life so I did."

"Mom but you're here."

"For three years I was dead and became apart of the lifestream. Then I was brought back a man named Hironobu resurrected me."

"Why?"

"So I could have you Sora."

"Me why? Earth I thought we were all worlds?"

"The planet was whole but darkness was a growing threat after some things happened the planet felt it would be best if we separated to stop darkness from spreading and covering it. The broken pieces of Earth became different worlds. Sora darkness is taken over and we need someone to find the light. You are the one who can find it you're the world's salvation. That key is called the Keyblade it kills those creatures that come after you they will continually hunt you."

"Mom I'm not strong enough."

"You are Sora your heart is strong and your father's trained you I know you might not feel ready but you can do it." Sakura ran into the room she came on the bed and hugged Sora.

"When's Daddy and Roxas coming back?"

"Don't worry I'll find him Sakka." Sora said to her. Aerith looked at him in admiration he was ready. The night was still dark when Sora awoke from the bed and took his Keyblade.

"There are some people who will accompany you."

"Mom I..."

"You won't do this alone Sora."

"Thanks Mom." He watched as a duck and a tall dog on his two legs came from a room.

'What the-'

"This is Donald Duck and Goofy Sora." Aerith said interrupting Sora's thoughts.

"We were sent by the king." The duck said.

"A talking duck and dog??? What king?"

"A talking duck?! I'm a-"

"There from another world." Said a man coming out from the shadows.

"Who are you?"

"Leon."

"I'm Yuffie and she's Riona." A girl with short black hair said smiling another girl followed.

"Sora, Donald and Goofy were sent by King Mickey to find the Keyblade and the one who wields it. Their King left looking for answers about the darkness. Go with them."

"Will I find Dad, Roxas, Kiari and Rikku with them?"

"Go with them Sora especially if you want find your family and friends."

"Okay I'll go with you guys."

"Take care of him please." Aerith whispered to Donald.

"Don't worry Aerith." Donald said with his funny accent.

"Gawrsh this'll be excitin'"

The fire burned brightly warming their cold flesh. It was their only source of light in the dark cave. He starred into the flames thinking of his promise. He would find her couldn't break this promise.

"Where are we?" She said asking Cloud.

"The Underworld." Vincent answered.

"The Underworld what's-" The sound of noisy voices drew nearer stopped Vincent from replying. Cloud gazed down at the necklace she gave him. It was an emerald evenstar it reminded him of her eyes this necklace would remind him of his goal what will be waiting for him.

"We should look around." Tifa and Cloud followed Vincent outside the cave to the hell that now would be their home. They followed a ground of men racing towards some boats. They boarded not knowing their destination.

"Excuse me but could you tell where were going?" Tifa asked the hyper man standing next to her.

"Where going to watch the games where else would we be goin woman?" His face was mildly deformed his ears elf like. The boat ride was short the boat was quickly emptied.

"The games?" Tifa looked at Cloud but he attention was soon caught by a man's voice.

"I welcome you all to the Underworld coliseum. Make your self at home mi casa es su casa and all that stuff. Now you all know why you're here. To watch some fight's maybe an injury or two a death see some blood splatter maybe?" The crowd roared. "Unfortunately hero boy couldn't make it." The crowd booed. Cloud slipped away unnoticed to the front row finding himself a seat. " I know I know but don't think I don't have a show for you tonight well because I do and boy will you be impressed to let me stop yakking and lets move on to the games." The crowd cheered as the first challenger came to the stage. "Well let's see okay this." He looked down. "This thing is growing what is that, that some trick." The shadow grew be coming colossal. "Well all my opponents have recently... what!?!" He said reading the piece of paper handed to him. "Amateurs all amateurs I ask to bring me entertainment and you bring me this you guys are really letting me down." He said addressing his assistants.

"We're sorry boss they seemed you know."

"Tough who knew that little thing was so big-" Pain interrupted.

"And demonic."

"Yeah it seemed cute and... I mean easy to beat." Hades sighed.

"Okay for the grand prize I challenge one of you whips I mean fans to beat this, this thing. Any takers what do you say?" He looked around seeing men cowering in fear. "You all look so eager." He said ironically. Cloud starred at the creature maybe this Hades guy could help all he had to do was defeat this thing right. The creature rose its fists into the air and then quickly threw them down the sounds of screaming and panic sweep through the coliseum. Cloud drew his sword and went to attack the creature. Tifa escaped the crowd her eyes were drawn to Cloud she watched him attacking the creature.

"Cloud!" She tried to reach him put the crowd carried her off again. The creature moaned at the pain caused by Cloud's sword. It kept striking for Cloud but missed. With a final hit the creature exploded into ash and disappeared. Cloud landed perfectly on his feet he quickly turned around when he heard the sound of clapping. Hades came down to him the crowd was calm and rushed back to their seats.

"At least we know one person in the Underworld isn't a coward. But to be honest I shouldn't be surprised I mean it's not like were friendly people. You really should stop when I start to babble on like this I mean it doesn't help anyone so just say you know Hades, Hades you're awesome you're amazing and I don't doubt that but you need to you know just zip it just keep it closed for a few seconds I'll understand. Anyway what's your name kid? Chad no maybe Michael everyone's naming their kids Michael these days."

"Cloud."

"Cloud that's? Your names Cloud? Hmm... How do you feel about cloudy weather?

"It's okay I guess."

"Yeah, yeah its great isn't it anyway. Underworld I give you our newest champion Cloud." The crowed clapped and cheered. "I see a bright or dark since we don't have he sun well we have fire so that's alright a good career in well the games ahead of you."

"Well I was wondering if you could help me." Hades took Cloud away from the crowd to a quiet place.

"Well um sure you scratched my back I'll scratch yours what is it kid?

"I'm looking for someone could you help me find them?"

"Someone huh this someone a girl? Hey, hey got a little crush?"

"Not really we're married with five kids I'd say it's a lot more than a crush."

"Five kids huh now let me ask you something man to man now did you plan to have all these kids or um you know?"

"We planned to have one."

"Well hey she must be attractive am I right?"

"Can you help me?"

"Yeah of course I just want you to do me a few favours you see there's this guy Hercules and he's been called undefeatable but I'd like to see him fight that thing you fought today. Now all you need is a few matches with some top dogs then you go after the big one. That would make us even I mean to help you find this girl would be a huge favour so we'd be square. What do say Cloud? Stay here for the rest of your life and then afterlife or find your wifey and I don't know have more kids whatever.

"Alright I help."

"Okay here sign this contract and let's begin."

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