Me: Well thanks for your lovely reviews and votes on what I need to type. What I chose…will you just need to find out in the chapter and the next one as well.
Though I am grateful to those who helped me out so – virtual Sea-Salt Ice Cream for everyone!
Anyway before you guys read the update, I need to let you guys know that there is might be a chance that the doctor will remove the dying kidney but can't say for sure until tomorrow (Tuesday 22) when I go back to talk to them.
I was once again at the ER not too long ago…as in last week.
I woke up with so much pain that I had to use my wheelchair to go to the ER and found out that I was taking the wrong antibiotics for my infection. I got new ones but I had to follow up with my doc to see what is going to happen now since I have been at the ER about three times for the past three weeks.
One of them, I had to stay at the hospital for two days. Not sure if I told you guys this already but if I didn't…they found not only infection in my right kidney but on my left, in my stomach and in my blood. The infection was practically attacking my body.
I'm fine now guys and I hope will be so that I can finish this series until the very end and yes that will include my version of KH3 but I have to wait for the game to came out, wouldn't we?
Well I believe that is said and done. If you guys really want to chat with me since I get bored quite easily as I can't really do much right now, find me in Facebook or PM me.
My picture for Facebook is the four main characters of the Yugioh characters but wearing Kingdom hearts clothes.
Yugi wearing Sora's KH2 outfit, Yusei wearing Riku's KH2 outfit, Jaden wearing the organization 13 cloak and Yuma is wearing Neku's outfit.
Just leave a message of my fanfiction username and I will reply as I never sign out.
Anyway, shall we? I would like to thank those who took their time on reading this update and added in their fave/alerts. I hope you enjoy this one chapter as to the others.
To the ones that reviewed: stardust902, digifan303, Wishfull-star, MackBlade, NinjaFang1331, ShadowFireHime-Sama, Vanitas' Queen21 and Asada-shino808 (2x), thanks a bunch.
stardust902: I believe some of your ideas can work…thanks a lot! Here a virtual Sea-Salt Ice Cream! Just to go all crazy on me with it.
Still thinking about Naminé though but I think I know what to do.
digifan303: I will take that word for it, thanks and hope you like this chapter.
Wishfull-star: Thanks for the vote and I'm glad to know you love the previous chapter and I hope you love this one as well.
MackBlade: Yes, it would be quite interesting to see them work together and going through Castle Oblivion. Yea, I know what you mean about Chain of Memories…I didn't like the attack cards thing but the storyline was alright.
I just hope I can make it better than the game itself. Wish me luck.
NinjaFang1331: 'bow' Thanks and yes, Sora is a master so I hope he will become one in KH3. Who agrees with me?
ShadowFireHime-Sama: I don't really spoil things but the only thing I can say is that Riku will not team up with Sora this time. You just have to wait and read the following chapters.
Vanitas' Queen21: Goosebumps? How so? Yes, she is crushing him but in a slow pace, not those fast one or love of first sight…I don't believe in those stuff.
Asada-shino808 (2x): I believe I will take your suggestion and I hope it goes the way I plan. I do the same thing when I have writer's block and read other fanfic's to get ideas.
Glad to know that you love the update and hope you love this one as well. I would picture Sora still acts like somewhat of a child since he couldn't be one when he was a child but still somewhat mature for his age.
'Smirk' I had to put that small scene of how Sora sleeps and his wake up call. Will make no promises of another cute scenes but I will try my best.
Thanks for the support and I hope I can work things out as well…hate dealing going to the ER in and out almost every month…or every week sometimes.
Now that's said and done – onward to our game/adventure! Start file!
-Unknown location, Castle Oblivion-
Sora stared at the mysterious castle with some uneasy feeling while Ventus simply stared at it.
The castle had rough stalagmites sprouting from the ground. The architecture is quite remarkable as the tower's top resembles an interesting isosceles triangle and noticeable monster with horns on the center of the castle. Two smaller parts of the castle, lying on the floating islands are joined to the main structure by chains.
"I would have never recognized this place at all,' thought Ven, sadly. "This…is not home. This really used to be Land of Departure?"
'I guess in order to protect what was left, Aqua had to change it so no one know what this place use to be,' thought Sora before walking over to the bluenette. "So judging by the multiple rooms and random towers, where can Ventus' body be?"
"For any intruder or agent of the darkness, they will lose their way and return back to the entrance or so I have been told by my old master, Master Eraqus," explained Aqua.
"But since Aqua was the one that changed it, she can guide us to Ventus' body," said Mickey.
Aqua nodded, "He should be at the Chamber of Waking which used to be the throne room when it was called Land of Departure. If I recall, it should be around at the 6th floor."
"Well what are we waiting for?" said Sora before opening the doors. The brunette noticed that everything was all white. "It's…a bit blinding."
"The room has too much white. Why?" said Ventus.
"I'm not sure but it was like that when I activate the seal," said Aqua before walking over to the wall. "The door is one of the ways to get to the top but there is a shorter way. This place holds many secrets."
Suddenly there a dark portal open and came out was a black hooded man.
"Now what do we have here?"
Aqua and Mickey jumped in front of Sora and Eric before summoning their keyblades.
"Who are you and what are you doing here?" demanded Aqua, angrily.
"I should be asking you the same question – ah! Is that…yes, you must be King Mickey, the ruler in Disney Castle and who…oh yes, the young Keyblade wielder, Sora, correct?"
"H-How…who are you?" asked Sora as he summoned his keyblade.
"…Let's just say I'm a…acquaintance."
Sora lifts up his eyebrow, "A…acquaintance?"
The hooded man chuckles a bit before snapping his fingers.
Aqua widens her eyes before dashing over to Sora while Mickey went over to Eric. Suddenly two dark portals appear underneath them.
The hooded man watch as the four of them fell in.
"Soon…the power of the Keyblade will be mine."
-Castle Oblivion, B12F-
Eric rubbed his head before looking around and noticed he was in what looked like the same room but there was only Mickey.
"Oh good, you're awake," said Mickey as he helped Eric up. "Are you alright?"
"Y-Yea, I'm fine but…where – where are Sora and Aqua?! And who was that hooded man?"
"I'm not sure but I don't think he is welcome here," said Mickey before looking around. "Come on, standing here wouldn't help us find Sora and Aqua. We need to get moving."
"But that could take hours," said Eric.
"It's the only way," stated Mickey before smiling. "But I'm sure we will find them soon or they find us."
Eric sighs, "Right…let's just get going then."
Mickey nodded before the two of them headed into the doors.
-Castle Oblivion, 2F-
"Well looks like we got separated from Eric and Uncle Mickey," said Sora before sighing. "Any ideas where they could be Aqua?"
The bluenette closed her eyes and placed her hand onto her chest. There was a small glow that formed around her hands before she reopened her eyes.
"It would seem that they are at the basement of the castle. I know there is a pathway going down there in the 7th floor. We can go and return Ven's heart before going down there to find King Mickey and your friend."
Sora nodded, "Sounds like a plan to me. Let's get going then."
"Well it looks like that hooded man took us to the second floor so we have four more floors to find the Chamber of Waking," said Aqua.
"Alright so is there a hidden pathway here as well," wondered Sora.
Aqua shook her head, "No but there is one in the third floor. We need to use the door to get to the next floor in order to use the hidden pathway."
"What's…beyond these doors anyway?" asked Sora.
"Unknown mysterious," replied Aqua as she crossed her arms. "It could be anything really – memories, dreams, nightmares, illusions, etc. It was to confuse the intruders to go any further into the castle."
Sora and Ventus made a face, "Scary."
Aqua giggled, "Don't worry since both Keyblade Masters, the effects wouldn't bother us at all. The only thing will we endure is our dreams or what we longing for."
Sora had an innocent look on his face, "Dreams?"
Aqua nodded before the two of them walked over to the door and opened it. There was a bright light shining over to them which resulting them to cover their eyes.
Once it dim down, they reopened them and found themselves in a summit that had five golden lamps around the area and a single stone bench that is facing to the open mountain top.
In front of the stone bench, Sora could see three people which two were familiar to him.
It was Ventus in the middle, Aqua siting on the left and an unknown older dark brunette man sitting on the right. The three of them were watching the night sky while they were laughing happily together.
"This…This is my dream," murmured Aqua, softly. "I…I want everything to return back to the way how it used to be…before…before…everything fell apart."
Sora looked over at Aqua and noticed she was crying while he could feel Ventus' sadness as well. The brunette looked over at the scene before having a smile on his face.
"Don't worry. I believe your dream will come true. It may not be soon but…if you believe hard enough and believe in your friends then it will come true."
Aqua looked over at Sora in disbelief before giving out a smile.
"Yes, you are right Prince Sora. Thank you."
"It's – never mind," murmured the brunette. "So which way do we go?"
Aqua cleaned away her tears before guiding Sora out of the summit where they found another door. They opened it where another bright light blinded them.
When the light dimmed once again, they were standing in the middle of a yellow sandy beach. There were exotic trees, a large tree house, a small shack and shrubbery and wooden constructions.
"Wait a moment. I recognize this place – Destiny Island!" said Aqua as she was looking around while Sora had a sad look on his face. "But why are we here?"
They walked around the beach before seeing a miniature island next to the larger island which is connected by a bridge.
On the island there is a crook palm tree that has star fruit and sitting at the bottom was a woman with long brown hair and was wearing a summer yellow dress with white flower designs.
Sora widens his eyes before looking away.
Aqua tilted her head before walking over to the woman and sitting on her lap was a young brunette boy who was wearing a white T-shirt, red shorts and brown sandals.
She noticed both of them have the same color of eyes, sea-blue before she gasp.
"P-Prince Sora, the-the young boy…he looks just like you."
The brunette bit his lip, "Because…it is Aqua."
"W-What?" said Aqua.
Sora sighs, "I…originally came from Destiny Island but when I was four, I was attack by these creatures that were called Unversed. They killed my Dad and I was able to escape but by doing so I lost my memories and landed in Master Yen Sid's tower. I didn't know who I was or where I came from so I was taken to Disney Castle for protection. When they found out that my heart was pure and given the power of the Keyblade by Ventus, I stayed in the Castle where I was crown Prince by the town's people of Disney."
"Oh Sora," said Aqua, sadly. She looked over at the woman, "I'm guessing she is your Mother, correct? Your dream…is to meet her once again."
Sora nodded, "I…can barely remember her voice but what I can remember is her warm embrace when I felt scared from a nightmare or feeling sad."
Aqua looked down at the young fifteen year old before embracing him. Sora yelped a bit and widens his eyes before accepting the embrace from the older bluenette.
"I can't replace your Mother's hugs but," said Aqua, softly before letting go. She gave him a smile, "Someday…Someday you will get to meet her once again. Your Mother is the luckiest person to have such a sweet child like you, Sora."
The brunette blushes a bit, "T-Thank you Aqua and…thanks. Let's get going…I really want to get my privacy back."
Aqua giggled before flicking Sora's head.
"Ven if you can hear me, stop bothering Sora. You're such a child."
"I'm not a child Aqua!" snapped Ventus before pouting.
Sora winced, "Hey watch it in there Ven."
Aqua giggled, "I'm guessing Ven snapped from my comment."
"More like shouted," said Sora while rubbing his head. He cleared his throat, "Let's get going."
Aqua nodded before the two walked away from the young woman and child. Sora stopped for a moment before looking back at the scene for a second then followed Aqua.
They found another door that leads to the third floor but just when Aqua was about to look for the hidden pathway, the same hooded man came out from the dark portal.
"Hello again."
Aqua stood in front of Sora and summoned her keyblade, "Tell me, who are you? How are you even here? Tell me!"
"There is no need for that. I came here to…help you out if you want to reach to the top."
Sora lifts his eyebrow, "Help? You want to help us? We don't even know you."
Aqua slowly guided Sora close to a wall.
"That's right. What are you really after? You're not supposed to be here! No one was supposed to know this place but me! Now tell me who informed you about this place?"
The hooded man chuckled, "That is not important. But this place…I find it rather interesting as normal people would lose their minds here."
'Normal people?' thought Sora.
"I see," murmured Aqua. "Well sorry but we need to get going – Fire!"
The hooded man dodged the incoming fire ball and was about to address to the two keyblade wielders when he noticed that they disappeared.
"…Looks like the girl knows this place better than we do. I better inform the others about this as well."
-Castle Oblivion, B10F-
"How…much…further?" asked Eric, tiredly.
Both of them encountered their fears and some nightmares. Some of them were not pleasant.
Eric had to encounter Ansem and Maleficent once again.
He easily was able to beat the heartless witch while Ansem reminded Eric that he can never get rid of him. The heartless man said that the darkness in his heart was still there and someday he will take control once again.
Mickey on the other hand was seeing his old/new friends and adopted nephew getting hurt from his old enemy, Xehanort.
"Gosh I'm not sure Eric but we mustn't give up," replied Mickey.
"Right," murmured Eric before slowly getting up. He stretched his back, "Let the way then King Mickey…even though I am ready to collapse."
Mickey laughed, "Come now, Eric. There is no need to be so formal between us, we're friends."
Eric blushes, "Um…right. Let's go King – I mean Mickey."
-Castle Oblivion, Unknown room-
A young man with a slim build, bright aqua-colored eyes and steel-blue hair with long, layered bangs that completely obscure the right side of his face, reaching about an inch or two past his chin. On his left side, his bangs, though still rather long, are shorter than the right side, partially covering his ear. A few strands of hair fall over the exposed section of his face. The back of his hair is a bit shorter than the front. He wears a black cloak, boots, and gloves, though his cloak's sleeves are slightly bell-shaped.
He was standing in the middle of the room and was rubbing his chin when a dark portal appeared in front of him.
Another but larger man wearing the same black coat came out of the portal. He was very angular and strong features, with a square chin, straight nose, and sharp cheekbones. He had blue eyes, small eyebrows and his hair is auburn and slicked back into rather odd, messy spikes.
"Don't I even warrant a hello, Lexaeus?"
Suddenly another dark portal opened and came out another but a slight older man wearing the same black coat.
His sleeves were a bit longer than normal and partially cover his hands. It's longer then the other two as it covers his boots. He has sports platinum blond hair, worn long with two slightly shorter bangs that frame his face. He also has rather large, bright green eyes.
"What is going on here, Zexion? I want an explanation!"
"Nice to see you too, Vexen. It's such a shame that the Organization used to be the rope that bound us together."
"You're only number 6! How dare you –"
"Let it go, Vexen," said Lexaeus.
Vexen glared over at Lexaeus before looking the other way.
"Zexion, tell us. What did you detect?" asked Lexaeus as he had his arms crossed.
"Visitors," replied Zexion as he placed his hand over his chin. "I picked up two scents in the castle's lowest basement and two other in the main floors. What interest me more are the two scents at the basement."
"Who are they?" asked Lexaeus.
"One of them was Maleficent," started Zexion but was interrupted by Vexen.
"Don't be absurd. The witch is gone. She cannot return from the realm of darkness of her own volition."
"If you would let me finish," said Zexion, angrily. "The scent belonged not to the real Maleficent but to a very convincing double. But I truly cannot say much beyond that since the double is no more. The other visitor saw to that."
"And that is?" asked Lexaeus.
Zexion thought for a moment, "I do not know for sure...but the scent was very similar to that of the Superior."
"And yet, not exactly the same, was it?" questioned Vexen.
Zexion nodded his head.
"This truly piques my curiosity," said Vexen as he placed his hand under his chin before smirking a bit.
Lexaeus and Zexion looked at each other before shaking it off.
"Now, what to do?" wondered Zexion.
Lexaeus thought for a moment, "We wait…see what develops."
-Break Line-
Well what do we have here? It would seem that there is someone else in Castle Oblivion but why? Who are they and what do they want?
Not only that but it would seem that our heroes are separated. Will they be reunited? Can Sora and Aqua find the Chamber of Waking?
Find out in the next update!