Dark Lullabies

I just want to thank Fahiru first for her reviews! They really mean a lot! And, don't worry I didn't forget the rest of you either! I love you guys for reviewing too! I don't own anyone, only Kailee. Square Enix and Disney own the rest.

"Me?" Kailee said, shocked.

Yen Sid nodded. "You possess the Black Wave. The only keyblade that can touch Shadow Crossers and destroy Realm Chasers. As long as you are live and well nothing can stop you."

"Do you still have to take King Mickey back with you?" Sora asked.

"Yes, unfortunately. Mickey cannot continue on with this journey," Yen Sid abruptly shook his head. "You 5 however, must keep going. Mickey will be safe, yes. He will be kept safe by the finest magic there is possible. Once you defeat Xylen, then Mickey will be restored."

"Who's Xylen?" Sora scratched his head.

"The ruler that threatened me," Kailee recalled. "His name was Xylen. I remember now because he had it written on his sleeve."

"Of course, he must only be confronted by Kailee. She has to be connected by the time that she confronts him." Yen Sid began to pick up King Mickey.

"Connected?" Kailee walked up to Yen Sid. "With who?"

"You will know, when the time is right," Yen Sid retreated back into the portal and disappeared.

What did he mean by making a connection? Am I supposed to unite with a Shadow Crosser? Or…with Sora or Riku? But will I be able to get my family members back?

"What was that thing?" Flynn called out at them. While Kailee had been lost in her own thoughts, time had gone back to normal.

"Just something to look out for," Riku responded.

"Don't tell me that we're going to be facing more of them on our way out of here?" Flynn sounded annoyed.

"I'm sure we won't as long as I take lead," Kailee took a step forward. "I've decided to take charge now since I'm the only one who can defeat them."

Sora and Riku exchanged glances. They would usually be the ones to lead. More so since King Mickey wasn't with them anymore. They never would've actually guessed to be second place especially when it was a girl leading the way. Sora made brief contact with Kailee's eyes, to look away just as quick. After their awkward almost kiss, they had maintained their distance.

"Where's Mickey?" Rapunzel had noticed the missing party member.

"He…" Sora was at a loss for words.

"He ran off into the tunnel ahead. He said he was chasing a suspicious figure," Goofy put in. Sora nodded his thanks at him.

"I hope he's ok. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him," Rapunzel said, concerned.

"I'm sure he'll be fine. Ki-I mean, Mickey will be ok. He knows his stuff," Donald choked out.

"Well then, shall we?" Flynn began walking towards the endless darkness. Kailee ran up ahead, finding and lighting another torch. As she began to walk, she came across a small figure on the floor. Once Kailee picked it up, she gasped. It was the gold bracelet she had given to her older sister for her birthday. She quickly shoved it in her pocket and was thankful that no one had noticed. Riku looked over to Sora to see that he had worried written all over his face.

"What's wrong Sora?" Riku asked. "You look kind of down."

"It's just that, Kailee was telling me what would happen if one of those things hit you," Sora said. "She said that once it hits you that you shrivel up. Sure, you're still breathing but you're just not yourself anymore. You're just an empty shell."

"Like a Nobody?" Riku pondered.

"No. They're still whole, with their heart. Only, without a soul," Sora shuddered.

"Does that mean we have to stay behind Kailee at all times?" Riku motioned to her.

"Pretty much. We can still fight Heartless and Nobodies, like the ones that joined that Shadow Crosser. Just steer clear of the Shadow Crosser," Sora finished. After a few minutes of silence, Rapunzel spoke up.

"So, Flynn, where're you from?" Rapunzel swung her frying pan back and forth.

"Whoo-oo! Sorry, blondie, I don't do back-story. However I am becoming very interested in yours. Now I know I'm not supposed to mention the hair," Flynn replied.

"Nope," she shook her head.

"Or the mother."

"Ah, ah."

"And, frankly, I'm too scared to ask about the frog," Flynn briefly remembered the green, small animal that had accompanied Rapunzel throughout their small adventure.

"Chameleon," Rapunzel corrected.

"Nuance. Here's my question though: if you want to see the lanterns so badly, why haven't you gone before?" Flynn questioned.

"Uh, well…" the floor began to vibrate underneath the gang's feet. A distinct shout of voices had made Kailee's, Riku's, and Sora's keyblades appear.

"Flynn…" Rapunzel began to back away from the voices.

"Rider!" One of the voices shouted.

"Run!" Flynn grabbed at Rapunzel wrist, just as she had finished gathering up her hair. Kailee ran along with Goofy up front. Meanwhile, Donald, Riku and Sora conjured up an ice while to buy them some time. A few Heartless and Nobodies had jumped out from dark corners, but Sora was quick to kill them off. As they reached the end of the tunnel, an Illusionist appeared. They all came to an extreme halt, their faces showing their fear.

The Illusionist's heart was beating at a fast rate. Obviously, it was copying the heartbeats of them all. Kailee took a valiant step in front of the group, facing the Illusionist. The scene around her had changed. She was now in a dark alley, watching the Illusionist begin to approach her. She remembered this alley well. It was where Xylen had tried to make her his by charming her.

Kailee regretted ever finding him likeable at all. It was just a bunch of lies to use her, and probably the Black Wave as well. She gripped her keyblade tightly. The Illusionist was now holding a brown cube. The brown cube released chains that grabbed hold of Kailee's wrists and ankles. It brought her body closer to the Illusionist. She tried squirming out its grasp, but it was pointless. Its neck opened up to show a grotesque mouth, with sharp, yellow fangs. It was trying to get at Kailee's neck, when the Black Wave reacted and sliced its jaw in half.

The Illusionist cried out in pain and agony. The brown cube fell to the ground and dropped the chains from Kailee. She grabbed hold of the Black Wave pierced the Illusionist right through its heart. It emitted a low, guttural sound and disappeared. The scenery though hadn't changed. Kailee heard two voices. It was obvious that they were both fighting.

"You can't love him too! He's mine!" Kailee recognized that as her older sister's voice.

"But how can you? He wants me!" Kailee heard her own voice as well. Once she had reached them both, she recognized that she and her sister, Eliza, were standing in front of their family's porch. She now remembered that she had been talking to Xylen on the porch when Eliza showed up. He had disappeared by the time Eliza confronted her.

"No he doesn't! How can you not get it through your thick skull that he's too old for you?" Eliza fumed.

"I don't care! All I know is that he likes me and I like him back we're perfect for each other!" Kailee explained.

Eliza slapped Kailee then. "Just watch, by tomorrow, he won't be there for you anymore."

Kailee held her hand up to her cheek, remembering how that slap had hurt her physically and emotionally. Eliza had driven away a few minutes later. Kailee was left stumped on the porch, tears escaping her eyes. Kailee backed away from the scene. She realized that she should've gone after her sister to stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life. She hardly noticed the water that began to rise from her feet. Kailee was too caught up in her thoughts to realize. The water had by then reached her neck and pulled her under.

Well, I must say. Kailee has a deep, dark past. I didn't really feel like explaining the whole water bridge sort of thing that happened once the guards reached Rapunzel and Flynn in Tangled. Sora will explain that later. But, I have news for you guys. Yes, Eliza will be hooking up with Riku in the end. If you must ask, she's sort of emo-ish. I guess. She has straight, jet-black hair, gray eyes and she's light skinned. Her usual wardrobe is black. EVERYTHING is black in her closet. And she LOVES to punish herself. So, I think she and Riku will get along pretty nicely.

Riku: What? You never told me I had a love interest?
Me: Well, it was supposed to be a surprise and- Wait did Sora tell you this?
Sora: Maybe…

Me: See this is why I have to keep everything a secret!

Sora: Aww but then it won't be much fun to be surprised. Can you tell me what's going to happen in the end at least?
Me: Yes. You're going to die.

Sora: O_o

P.S. Just kidding! ;P