Author's Note: A few things, first off, I want to apologize for the late update, things got a bit crazy. I will try to be better about updating. I really do love this piece, and I am trying to be careful about how I go about writing it, so it may take longer for the chapters to come out. And also if you get notifications, I am sorry if you got a couple notifications that chapter 2 was up, I had problems posting it and had to repost it a few times. That should not happen again and I apologize.

Second of all, thank you to all my wonderful readers, for reading and reviewing. I am glad you all like it so far! You guys are awesome! =D Thanks again and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts, I am just a fan who loves the games.

Chapter 2:

Long ago, all the world was connected,

And a warm light covered it

The people loved the light,

and at length, the began to fight for it.

Darkness was born in people's hearts.

The darkness swallowed many hearts and much light,

and before long, it had spread far,

and the world disappeared into darkness.

However in the hearts of children,

there was still a small spark of light.

Gathering the fragments of light,

the children remade the world,

However the world that was created,

is not all connected,

and is made of many small pieces.

This was because the true light was still asleep deep within the darkness.

Outside of the secret spot, Kairi stood waiting to hear what Riku had to say. She looked around and could not help but notice that the day had turned cloudy, yet was still very hot and humid. A cool breeze set through every once and awhile though, breaking up the heat of the day.

"What is it you wanted to talk to me about Riku?" Kairi asked peering up at the white locks that covered his eyes.

"I have been having this bad feeling lately, and I just wanted to warn you to be careful. I would never forgive myself if anything happened to you or Sora." Riku replied looking off into the distance. A roll of thunder cracked the silence between them."That's odd, it looks like a storm is coming." Riku said as he peered out at the incoming storm. Looking further he saw a a black cloud, his eyes widen. The cloud looked very familiar. Riku yelled to Kairi, "Kairi the heartless have returned, run and get Sora." Before Kairi could protest, Riku summoned his keyblade and gently pushed Kairi in the direction of the opening of the secret spot.

Not even having to think twice now, Kairi ran back into the cave, past all the drawings. "Sora," she called. She stopped when she saw Sora standing at the door, his back facing her. He was staring at the door intently. "Sora come on we have to go back and fight. The heartless have to return, we have to save the island."

With that Sora turned around, looking pale and sickly, "K..a..i..r..i" he called, he reached out to her. A gust of wind blasted towards them as the door opened and he faded into her.

"Sora, Sora, come on where are you?" She called.

"The door, it will open again but this time, there will be no stopping the power within." A voice echoed from behind. Kairi turned around to see herself face to face with Roxas. But there was something different about the hero's nobody. His eyes were fixed, glassy and cold, and his voice was monotone, yet eerie, and foreboding. "Kingdom Hearts will fall, and all the worlds shall crumble."

Kairi shook Roxas. "Come on snap out of it." But Roxas would not budge. He just stood there, eyes fixed on door behind Kairi.

"Kairi, let's go," A voice called from behind, that was obviously Riku's. "We can not save the Island, there are too many of them. We must go or we will be swallowed with the Island."

"But.. Riku.." Kairi started to protest.

"No buts, we must hurry. And where's Sora? We are running out of time," Riku yelled.

"Riku..Sora is.." But before Kairi could finish another voice interrupted them. A voice that had not been heard for a long time.

"Hurry, through the portal." cried the fiery red headed figure that stepped out of a dark portal. Kairi instantly recognized him as the nobody who tried to kidnap her over a year ago. "It's the only way out."

"HOW DO WE KNOW WE CAN TRUST YOU! YOU TRIED TO KIDNAP ME!" Kairi bellowed.

"LISTEN LADY DO YOU WANT TO GET OUT OF HERE OR NOT?" Axel shouted back, now annoyed.

"Come on, we are out of time," Riku said stepping into the dark portal.

"What about Roxas?" Kairi asked.

"I will get him don't worry, no go! HURRY!" Axel sprinted towards Roxas. Kairi ran towards the portal and was greeted by the darkness.

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When Kairi woke up, the first thing she noticed were lights, lights that she had seen before. The second thing she noticed was someone was standing over her. With that Kairi shot up and summoned her keyblade, but quickly lowered her keyblade when she noticed who it was.

"Sora!" She cried.

"Kairi, it's okay, you can trust him. He's an old friend." Sora smiled gently at her.

"Sora I am so glad you are okay, I was so worried." Kairi said, but when her vision came into focus, she noticed that she was not looking at Sora at all, but an old man with a long, white beard and blue robes.

"Woah there missy, you had a nasty fall. Are you okay?" He asked, his blue eyes full of concern. Kairi looked around and noticed that she was in a house of some sort, full of books and old furniture.

"Who..Who are you? Where am I?" Kairi asked. She tried to stand up, but quickly felt a sharp pain on her head and sat back down.

"You are in Traverse Town, the name is Merlin. I see you have a cut on your head, let me fix that." With that, Merlin drew out his wand and pressed it closely to the back of Kairi's head. A second later there was a flash of light, and Kairi felt the pain leave.

"Thank you. My name is.." Kairi started to say, but was interrupted by Merlin.

"I know who you are. You are Kairi am I right? I remember you. Sora was looking for you all over the place. He never stopped talking about you, and Riku, but mostly you. Such a nice lad, did the boy come with you?" Merlin asked peering at Kairi.

"I don't know. I went through a vortex with some friends and ended up here. The heartless had returned and..Wait, excuse me, what day is today?" Kairi questioned the old wizard.

"Why today is the 24 of June." Merlin cried proudly. "A fine day indeed."

"Oh no," Kairi cried and she shot up from the bed, wincing in pain slightly as she stood up. " I slept too long. I need to find the others. The King was suppose to visit the Islands today. When he gets there, he will be in trouble. I must find the others. When the King gets to the island.."

"Woah, wait a minute missy, I think they will find you, I reckon it would be better if you stayed here, being injured and all. As a matter of fact, I think they are outside." Merlin crooked his ear out. "Yes, it looks as though I may be needing some more tea, we have more guests."

"Sora, Riku.." Kairi cried and she ran outside. She was surprised when she realized she was on an island of grass, surrounded by what appeared to be a marsh. "So strange." It was then that Kairi got a glimpse of something shiny, a necklace. Kairi ran to the edge of the grass and saw spikey hair and a body clinging to a rock on nearby island. Kairi jumped into the icy water without a second thought. Her breathe caught in the freezing water, waiting for her body to adjust. Still shivering slightly Kairi quickly swam over to the rock and saw the familiar form of her friend.

"Sora," She cried. She quickly pried his hands from the rock, clinging on to him, she started to swim back, struggling to keep both of them afloat.

"Here, my dear, take my staff," Merlin bellowed. Kairi grabbed on and was greatly surprised by the old man's strength as he pulled both of them to shore. Once on the grass, Kairi quickly began to shake Sora. "Sora, Sora wake up. Please wake up, be okay, come on, you can't do this." Kairi cried as continued to desperately shake him desperately. Tears rolled down her cheeks, there was no sign of him stirring or breathing. Kairi put her head on his chest, and was filled with grief when she could not hear a heartbeat."He can't be.. I can still feel him.." She felt a hand on her should and looked up to see Merlin looking down at both of them with sad eyes.

"M'dear, that boy, he has lost his heart. No matter how many times you shake him, he will not wake."

"It can't be.. I thought I had his heart. That should be enough to wake him. Why? Why won't he wake up? What is going on? Do you know something? Tell me please.." Kairi began to sob harder as she hugged Sora's body, rocking back and forth.

"I do not know. But I think it is important that you find the King. He must have some clue as to what is going on.." Merlin said gently. "In the meantime, lets just get you all inside. With that Kairi and Merlin dragged Sora inside, and waited, for the others to arrive.

BREAK

Meanwhile, elsewhere, Riku awoke to flashing lights and a small voice calling him. "Riku, Riku, wake up. Come on we need to battle. Today is the day I am going to win." The voice it sounded so familiar. Riku opened his eyes slowly and realized he was face to face with Sora, but Sora was different, it was a five year old Sora standing over him with his hands on his hips. Sora grinned.

"Come on, let's play. I heard the mayor said there is a new girl in town. I will race you."

Riku groaned and sat up, realizing and remembering he was no longer on the Island. When his vision came into focus, he realized that Sora was gone.

"Sora," he called out, "Sora where are you?" "Where am I?" Riku thought. "I guess I need to start figuring our where everyone else is. I hope Sora and Kairi got out okay."

With that Riku stood up, and started walking, not knowing that someone was close behind him, watching his every move.

Author's Note: Sorry this is a bit short. I was hoping it would be longer, but I wanted to get something out for you guys. As for pairings, *cough* Hehe that is going to be a surprise as we go along. I will give a hint though, originally this was going to be a one shot Namine and Sora pairing, but then I kept thinking until it turned into a whole story. (And the pairings changed too) And of course, Axel is back, (WOOT!) which will be explained in the next few chapters. Thanks again for reading and I will update as soon as I can!

~Lady Dragoness~