Last time our heroes ran through the three dimensional maze to find Kurayami. But Roxas found the creature first and fought her. The two of them were nearly evenly matched, with Roxas having an edge over Kurayami. But then the Diamon/Heartless hybrid swallowed the two stolen heart crystals, thereby drastically increasing her dark , Aiden, Sailor Moon and the others reached the center of the maze in time to save Roxas from being destroyed. Our heroes fought Kurayami in order to distract her. Riku then got behind Kurayami and forced her to cough up the two heart crystals. But then the heart crystals were taken by Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, whom our heroes never fully trusted in the first place. 'Nuff said, on with the show!]

Chapter 9: Showdown at the Eleventh Hour

"They may have the talismans in them," said Sailor Neptune as she held the heart crystals in her hands, "we have to check to see."

"If they do have the talismans in them," said Sailor Uranus, "then we'll have to take them."

Riku then realized that everything that the Sailor Senshi told him about Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune was true, "Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

"Why you dirty, double-crossing bitches!" spat Aiden, "I ought to clean your clocks!" He aimed his Keyblade at Sailor Uranus and prepared to attack.

"I wouldn't do that," said Sailor Uranus, "if you or anyone else threaten my partner and I, we'll leave and you'll never find us."

"She's telling the truth," said Sailor Mercury, "those two are a lot faster than you give them credit for. They can vanish in the blink of an eye, and we could search the entire city without ever locating them, and by then it'll be too late for Sora and Kairi."

"You've always been the sensible one, Sailor Mercury," said Sailor Uranus.

"I was merely pointing out that I understand the situation," said an irate Sailor Mercury, "I don't have to like it!"

"How can you do this to us!" exclaimed Sailor Venus, "after what we just went through, you're willing to kill two innocent kids who are so deeply in love that they're barely beginning to understand it. Are you that cruel?"

"How can you call yourselves Sailor Senshi if you're willing to commit murder?" said Sailor Jupiter.

"Because that's who we are," said Sailor Neptune, "you Inner Senshi have your mission and we Outer Senshi have ours."

"We know what our mission is," said Sailor Mars, "to defend planet Earth and to protect the live of Princess Serenity."

"That's me," said Sailor Moon.

"But you Outer Senshi," said Sailor Jupiter, her eyes blazing with fury, "your mission clearly is to commit murder."

"You still don't understand," said Sailor Uranus in a disappointed tone, "we have to ensure that the talismans are kept away from the enemy. If the Death Busters get the talismans…"

"Then the world will be destroyed by the silence," said Sailor Mars inpatiently, "I know, I've been seeing that nightmare of a future gone horribly wrong in all my visions lately. But my visions don't always come true, even recurring ones. There's still a chance that that horror I saw won't happen."

"It won't come to pass if we keep the talismans away from the enemy," said Sailor Neptune, "The future can be changed, but only if you're willing to do what has to be done."

"Even murder?" exclaimed Sailor Mars, "because that's what's going to happen if you take those heart crystals!"

"Speaking of which," said Sailor Uranus to Sailor Neptune, "are these the heart crystals we've been looking for?"

"I don't know," said Sailor Neptune as she examined the two heart crystals, "I'm having trouble sensing the energies of the crystals. I need more time to be sure."

"If we're going to do something," said Aiden to Roxas and Riku, "we should do it now. If they take those heart crystals, Sora and Kairi are as good as dead."

"I'd rather not have to fight," said Riku, "the last thing anyone wants is to spill innocent blood. I still think we can reason with Sailor Uranus and Neptune."

"Well right now," said an irate Roxas, "those two don't look innocent to me."

"Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune," said Tuxedo Kamen as he stepped forward, "I'm sure there's a way we can settle this without anyone losing their lives."

"There is no other way," said Sailor Uranus, "we cannot take the risk of the talismans falling into the hands of the Death Busters."

"They wouldn't be in any danger," said Riku, "our friends and I aren't from this world. When the time comes, we'll return to our universe. The Death Busters would never find us."

"What he said," remarked Aiden, while Roxas nodded in agreement.

"That does make sense," said Sailor Neptune, "if the two heart crystals did come from two people who are from another world, then they would be different and more difficult to read."

"Glad you understand," said Riku, "and I hope you'll understand that our universe, while far from perfect, can be a safe haven for the talismans."

"Just give us the chance," said Roxas, even though he was still ready to fight if needed to.

"We can't take that chance," said Sailor Neptune, "the enemy is relentless. The Death Busters would find a way to follow you back to your world and take the talismans."

"You'd be surprised what kind of people there are in our universe," said Riku, "we can definitely keep the talismans safe."

"What he said," remarked Roxas, while Aiden nodded in agreement.

"We still can't take that chance, "said Sailor Uranus, "in the long run, sacrifices have to be made."

"Just what the hell is your problem!" Aiden snapped, "what kind of sick, sadistic slut are you to allow two innocent kids to die?"

"How dare you!" snapped Sailor Uranus, finally losing her temper, "what gives you the right to make us look like the enemy!"

"You're doing that yourselves," said Sailor Jupiter in a vindictive tone, "actions speak louder than words."

"You say your mission has to be fulfilled," said Sailor Mercury, "but is it really worth it to kill two innocent people?"

"Do you really see us as cruel, uncaring monsters?" Sailor Neptune asked in a tone that betrayed her hurt emotions, "do you believe that we would enjoy the deaths of two innocent young lovers?"

"It certainly looks that way from where we're standing," said Aiden, while Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mars nodded in agreement.

"You still don't understand," said Sailor Uranus, "Nothing would make Sailor Neptune and myself happier than to let your friends live."

"Then let them live!" said Sailor Moon, "Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune, I know we have had our differences in the past, but that's that; in the past. We can work together for a better, brighter future where nobody has to be afraid any more. And we can start right here," she held out her hands, "just give back Sora and Kairi's heart crystals, please."

"We can't do that," said Sailor Uranus. "We have to be sure that they have the talismans."

"I can't believe this," said Riku, "I can't believe that you are so bind that you can't see another way."

"And even after I said please," said an irate Sailor Moon.

"There is no other way," said Sailor Neptune, "we have to take the talismans and keep them safe."

"How do you know that you can keep them safe?" Aiden asked, "you said it yourselves that the enemy was relentless. If they can find a way into other worlds, what makes you think the talismans will be safe with you? Well? What makes you two so special?"

This caused both Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune to flinch, as if Aiden's questions had struck several nerves. "we have to try," said Sailor Uranus.

"We have to fulfill our mission," said Sailor Neptune, "you don't understand."

"Then help us understand!" Riku insisted, "why are you so hell-bent on letting innocent people die?"

At that Sailor Uranus hesitated before answering, "It's our fault; our fault that the Death Busters are on Earth in the first place."

"It's the duty of the Outer Senshi to defend the solar system from invaders," said Sailor Neptune, "The Death Busters came from far away. They infiltrated the system and invaded Earth while Sailor Uranus and I were unaware. We allowed them to endanger this world, and now the entire universe is at risk."

"We have to do this," said Sailor Uranus, "we have to keep the talismans safe, even if means the deaths of innocent people. For the greater good, we will have to take these heart crystals."

That last sentence really angered Riku. He pointed his Keyblade at Sailor Uranus, "Where I come from, there's been a lot of bad people who hide their evil by talking about the greater good. Those words have been seriously abused in my universe."

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions," said Sailor Mars, "you say you are willing to let innocent people die, that it's for the greater good. But are you willing to do that? How can you live with yourselves if you do?"

"We'd live with it somehow," said Sailor Uranus, "in any struggle against evil, sacrifices have to be made."

"And you're going to sacrifice Sora and Kairi?" snapped Aiden.

"If it will keep this world safe, then yes," said Sailor Uranus, but the look in her eyes said she wished she didn't have to, "what of you? Are your friends so important that you'd let an entire world die to save them?"

"Don't you start on choosing the lesser of two evils!" snapped Sailor Jupiter.

"And don't you talk about sacrifices!" snapped Riku, "I won't let you murder my friends!"

"Neither will I!" shouted Roxas as he raised his Keyblades, "I'll fight you to save Sora and Kairi!"

At that Sailor Uranus took up a defensive posture, "you'd fight for them, but are you willing to kill Sailor Neptune and myself to save your friends?"

"I think between all of us," said Sailor Venus, "we'd put the two of you in the hospital."

"I happen to know a doctor who would take good care of you," said Sailor Mercury, "we won't kill you, but we certainly won't let you get away with killing our friends!"

"I really don't want to fight you," said Sailor Moon, "but if it'll save Sora and Kairi, then yes, my friends and I will fight!" At that the Sailor Senshi, Tuxedo Kamen, Riku, Aiden and Roxas, all nodded in agreement.

"Then so be it," said Sailor Uranus in a grave tone, "we will fight. I just hope you all can live with the consequences."

"They won't have to!" said a happy and relief-filled Sailor Neptune, "these aren't the heart crystals we've been looking for!"

"THEY'RE NOT!" exclaimed a dumbfounded Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, Tuxedo Kamen, Sailor Uranus, Riku, Aiden and Roxas.

"No, they are definitely not," said Sailor Neptune as she walked over and handed them to Riku, "though they are pure," she pointed to one heart crystal that shone brighter than the other by several degrees, "especially that one, they don't contain any of the talismans we've been looking for."

"You mean we all got worked up like that over nothing?" an exasperated Roxas asked.

"You sound like you wanted a fight!" said Sailor Mars.

"Speak for yourself," said Roxas.

"So, everything's okay now?" Sailor Moon asked.

"They will be when you get those heart crystals back where they belong," said Sailor Neptune.

"And now we must leave," said Sailor Uranus. She nodded towards Sailor Moon and the Senshi, "until we meet again." with that she and Sailor Neptune vanished.

"So, that's it?" a still dumbfounded Aiden asked.

"I guess so," said Riku as he carefully placed the two heart crystals in his pocket.

"Those two," said Sailor Mercury, indicating the departed Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, "I don't think I will ever truly understand them."

"You'd think that the least they could do was tell us who they are," said Sailor Venus.

"Right now all I care about is saving Sora and Kairi," said Riku, "let's hope that magic trail can lead us out."

"You're not going anywhere!" snapped Kurayami as she got back up.

"Oh come on!" whined Aiden.

"Looks like someone wishes to finish our dance," said Roxas as he raised his Keyblades again.

"You'll all soon be dancing to my tune!" said Kurayami. She then began moving so fast that she was like a blur.

Our heroes all tried to attack, but all their efforts completely missed the Diamon/Heartless hybrid.

"If only she would slow down for a bit!" said Sailor Moon as she summoned a wand with a pink handle. It had a gold bow, atop which sat a red jewel that was shaped like a heart, "I can destroy her if she would just stop."

"Ask and you shall receive!" said Roxas. He held up his Keyblades and shouted "Stop!" but the spell missed Kurayami. She then began laughing.

"You fools are no match for me!"

"I beg to differ!" said Riku, "Aiden! It's now or never!"

"Right!" said Aiden. With that they activated their Drives. Riku glowed bright orange, his clothes assuming that same shade, while Aiden glowed dark blue and his clothes also changed color. They both had a second Keyblade that was the same shade as their clothes.

"Let's go!" they both shouted. They ran after Kruayami, now as fast as she was. The two of them attacked and began damaging the Diamon/Heartless hybrid, forcing her to slow down.

After a minute or two, their Drives ended. Riku and Aiden stopped, their clothes returning to normal while their second Keyblades vanished, leaving them both severely exhausted.

But they had did what they had set out to do. Kurayami was so damaged she could barely move as well.

Roxas then ensured that she wouldn't move at all by casting another Stop spell, completely freezing Kurayami in place.

"Sailor Moon!" shouted Tuxedo Kamen, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus.

Sailor Moon nodded, then began a series of spinning movements and wand twirls, all of which were charging up a very powerful attack.

"MOON SPIRAL HEART ATTACK!" shouted Sailor Moon as she raised her wand, sending out an incredible blast of magic that was shaped like small pink hearts.

Just then the Stop spell wore off. Kurayami then saw the small pink hearts merge into one really big one, which was heading right for her.

"NO!" shouted Kurayami as she tried to get out of the way, but she couldn't move for some reason, "you can't do this to me! You can't destroy…the darkness!"

The large pink heart then slammed into Kurayami. She broke through the giant heart with enough force to leave an outline of herself in it. She twisted in agony as he body began to destabilize.

"LOVELY!" shouted Kurayami as her body phased out of existence. Where she was, now there was a single Shadow-type Heartless. It then dissolved into black smoke, leaving the Diamon seed on the ground. It then cracked in half. From it rose a small dark spirit that vanished into the air.

Everyone then looked around to see the three dimensional maze of darkness vanish, returning the warehouse to normal.

"That was weird," said Aiden.

"I've seen weirder," said Roxas.

Back in the lab of the Death Busters, Professor Tomoe, Nikolai, Eugeal and Mimete were all avidly watching the computer readouts as the data on the fight between Kurayami and the Sailor Senshi and the Keybalde Wielders, played out. But then the screens went blank.

"What happened?" Nikolai asked.

"It would seem that the Sailor Senshi have once again triumphed," said a disappointed sounding Tomoe, "as did the Keyblade Wielders."

"So much for your Heartless," said Eugeal to Nikolai, "they not as powerful as you said they were."

"The same could be said for your Diamons," said Nikolai, "but regardless, it would seem that our pursuing an alliance would be futile."

"There's no reason to abandon the alliance, all because of one failure," said Tomoe.

"Maleficent has little tolerance for failure," said Nikolai, "several of my comrades are experiencing that fact personally."

"Well then you're in trouble too," said Mimete.

"I never said that I had failed," said Nikolai, "on the contrary, I believe my mission was a success."

"What are you talking about?" Eugeal demanded, "of course you failed if you think an alliance won't work."

"Unless he was never sent here for that reason," said Tomoe.

"Professor?" a confused Mimete asked.

"My dear ladies," said Tomoe, "I do believe we've been played like harps from hell."

"Brilliantly deduced, Professor Tomoe," said Nikolai as he smiled with wicked triumph, "you have been played. My mistress never had any intention of establishing an alliance with you lowly Death Busters in the first place."

"Then why'd you come here at all?" Eugeal demanded.

"I was sent here to perform an assessment on you," said Nikolai, "that much was true, but truthfully, I was to determine whether or not your organization posed a threat to New Hollow Bastion and the new order Maleficent wishes to establish over all of existence.

"Personally, I see no such threat. In fact, I am not impressed by you Death Busters at all. You morons couldn't destroy a damn bowl of Jell-o, let alone a planet. And now, I must take my leave and deliver my report to Maleficent."

"Do you honestly think we'll let you leave after you just admitted to playing us for fools?" Tomoe asked.

"There's nothing you can do to hinder my departure," said Nikolai. He then summoned a Dark Corridor. He was about to step into it, but he had one more thing to say, "Oh, if you're going to use your computers any time soon, don't be surprised by the lack of information in the data banks. I've completely erased all the information concerning Kurayami."

"You did what?" exclaimed Eugeal.

"I've removed everything concerning the creature," said Nikolai as he pulled out a dark purple crystal from his pocket, "and placed it here. Try all you want, but you won't be able to recover that data. I made sure of it.

"I also copied your files on Diamon creation, as well as your files on the Sailor Senshi, all of which may prove interesting light reading for Maleficent. I hope you don't mind that."

"Just go already before I strangle you!" snapped Eugeal.

"And don't come back!" snapped Mimete.

"You won't see me again," said Nikolai, "but there will come a day that you Death Busters will be presented before the mistress of all evil, and you would do well to show her respect. That is, assuming the Sailor Senshi don't destroy you first. Farewell." With that he went through the Dark Corridor, which closed up after him.

"That son of a bitch!" snapped Eugeal, "he'd better not come back here!"

"What do we do now?" Mimete asked.

"We carry on with out mission of course," said Tomoe.

"We do?" both Eugeal and Mimete asked.

"You still have that pure heart selecting program to finish, Eugeal," said Tomoe, "and you have your duties as well, Mimete."

"Yes, of course Professor Tomeo," said both Eugeal and Mimete in a slightly dumbfounded tone.

Eugeal then spoke, "but Professor, how can you be so casual about this?"

"It'd be a waste of time and energy to lose my temper over something like this," said Tomoe, "we all saw the data. Kurayami was indeed powerful, but her unwillingness to be controlled made her and others like her an unreliable venture to repeat in the future. No, my dear Witches, we will not be attempting to fuse Diamons with Heartless again. We'll continue with using ordinary objects to create minions for the silence.

"Although there was one thing Kurayami did that intrigued me. The way she increased her powers when she swallowed those two heart crystals. I wonder if there is a way to incorporate that into future Diamons? I wonder…"

He then saw that Eugeal and Mimete were staring at him, "well don't just stand there. There's work to be done!"

"Yes, Professor Tomoe," said both Eugeal and Mimete. With that they all went back to their dark work.

"You guys are just in time," said a relieved Naminé, while Luna and Artemis sighed with relief. Our heroes had retuned to Rei's house. Usagi and her friends had powered down to their normal attire as they reached the shrine.

"How's Sora and Kairi?" Riku asked as he handed the heart crystals to Naminé.

"Still stable," said Naminé, "but not for much longer. Another half an hour and we'd be past the point of no return."

Everyone reached the room where Sora and Kairi were still unmoving.

"What songs are the mumbling now?" Mina asked.

"They've been silent for a while now," said Naminé, "they're getting too weak for their minds to process information, even subconsciously."

"Then there's no time to waste," said Riku as he pulled out the heart crystals from his pocket, "what do I do?"

"Just placed them over their hearts," said Luna, "they're return to their rightful places on their own."

"Right," said Riku. He held out the two heart crystals over Sora and Kairi, but hesitated, "wait, how do we know which one goes where?"

"I…I honestly don't know," said Luna.

"This is the first time that two heart crystals have been taken at once," said Artemis, "we've never had to do something like this before."

"What would happen if we put the wrong heart crystal in the wrong body?" Aiden asked.

"Maybe they'd switch personalities," said Usagi.

Riku, Roxas and Aiden then had the sudden vision of Sora and Kairi acting like each other, then with them switching wardrobes. It was a funny thought, but not one they wanted to come true.

"I'm going to take a guess," said Riku as he held the brighter of the two heart crystals over Kairi, "and say that this one belongs here." He then placed the two heart crystals on top of Sora and Kairi.

They then merged into their rightful bodies.

"What do we do now?" Roxas asked.

"They should wake up any second now," said Artemis.

Kairi then opened her eyes, "what the…where am I?"

"My place," said Rei as she and everyone else smiled with relief.

"How'd I get here?" Kairi asked as she tried to get up, "What happened with that creature?"

"Save your strength," said Riku as he, Aiden and Naminé gently pushed Kairi back down, "you've had a tough time."

"Why do I feel so sore?" Kairi asked as she winced slightly in discomfort, "just what happened?"

"Your wounds all came back with a vengeance," said Naminé, "but you're going to be alright, I promise. Trust me."

Kairi then blinked in surprise as she realized who was there with her, "Naminé?" she then saw the other Nobody in the room, "Roxas? But…how?"

"We'll explain to you both," said Roxas, "when Sora wakes up."

"He should be up by now," said Riku, "what's taking him so long?"

"Umm, guys?" said a worried Aiden, "I think we have a problem."

Everyone then saw that Sora was indeed still unconscious, and that his wounds were still getting worse.

"Oh this isn't good," said a frantic Namine as she used her magic to see what was wrong, "this isn't good at all."

"What isn't good?" Kairi asked as she sat up, despite the soreness of her wounds, "what's wrong with Sora! Why won't he wake up!"

If there's one thing Naminé couldn't do, it's lie to her original self, "He's dieing. Sora's heart crystal is back where it belongs, but his wounds are still killing him."

"No!" said Kairi as she managed to craw her way next to Sora, "no! I won't let it happen!" She placed her hands over Sora's body and used her healing magic, her hands shining with white light, "I won't lose you again, Sora!"

But then the light of her magic flickered and faded out, "What? What's happening?" she tried to Heal Sora again, but her magic faded before she could really help him.

Kairi then gulped down an Elixir, fully healing her wounds. She then tried using her magic again, but the results were the same.

"You're still weak from the ordeal of having your heart crystal taken," said Naminé as she placed her hand on Kairi's shoulder, "your body may be healed, but your magic still needs time to recover."

"But by then it'll be too late," said Riku gravely as his legs gave out and he sank to the floor in hopelessness, "Sora will be gone."

"I don't believe that!" exclaimed Aiden, "there has to be something we can do! Some spell or something! Anything!" He pulled out a stick of chalk and began drawing a transmutation circle around Sora, all the while wracking his enhanced mind for an Alchemic formula that would save Sora.

But he couldn't think of anything. Sure, the knowledge was there, he could sense it, but something was blocking Aiden from using the Alchemy.

"I can't do it," said Aiden as he to fell to the floor in hopelessness, "I can't use Alchemy on another human, not even to save his life. It's the greatest taboo an Alchemist can break, and I can't break it."

"But we can't let Sora die!" exclaimed Roxas, "not after everything we did to save him and Kairi!"

"There has to be something," said Kairi, "I know my magic can heal Sora," she pounded the floor in frustration, "I'm just not strong enough yet!"

"Maybe I can help," said Usagi, "I think I can help you get your mojo back."

"You can?" Kairi asked, "how?"

Usagi closed her eyes. He body began glowing bright white. After a few seconds, her appearance had changed drastically. She now wore a flowing white, short-sleeved dress and on her forehead was a gold crescent moon. She now had a calm, serious, yet hopeful smile on her face.

"Princess Serenity!" said Ami. She, Rei, Mako, Mina, Mamoru, Luna and Artemis all bowed in respect.

"My power can help restore yours," said Usagi, now Serenity, "with this," she held out her hands and a brilliantly shining crystal, shaped like a silver diamond appeared.

"Is that…?" Riku asked.

"The Silver Crystal of the Moon Kingdom," said Rei, "but…you can't!"

"If you use the power of the Silver Crystal," said Mako, "you'll risk exhausting yourself. Usagi-chan, you could die!"

"If it will save the life of this young warrior of light," said Serenity, "to bring back from the bring of oblivion this young man so he could be with the ones he loves, I would take that risk. I would gladly risk my life to save his, as I know he would risk his life to save mine."

Serenity then looked at her friends, "As I would risk my life to save yours, as I know you would risk your lives to save mine." she smile brightly, "but don't worry. I have absolutely no intention of dieing."

"Trust her," said Mamoru, "she knows what she's doing."

"Thank you, Endymion," said Serenity. She then looked at Kairi, "whenever you are ready."

"What do I do?" Kairi asked.

"Just be ready to heal your love when you fell your magic is restored," said Serenity, "but you should brace yourself first, this may feel somewhat intense."

Serenity then held up The Silver Crystal and shone its full light on Kairi. She gasped in shock as the silver light penetrated her very being and reached her heart, recharging the source of her magic.

"Whoa!" exclaimed Kairi as the energy of the Silver Crystal completely energized her magic, "major head-rush!" She then aimed her hands at Sora and sent a massive pulse of healing magic into him, effectively using up her magic in one go.

The light of the Silver Crystal then faded. Both Kairi and Serenity then gasped in sudden exhaustion and they both collapsed. Riku and Naminé caught Kairi, while Mamoru and Ami caught Serenity.

"Wow!" said Kairi, "what a trip!"

Everyone then saw the Silver Crystal vanish, while Serenity reverted back to Usagi. She sighed in relief and exhaustion, "boy, using that Silver Crystal really takes it out of you."

"You reckless dumpling-head!" said an irate Rei as she rapped Usagi's head with her knuckles, "how much longer are you going to gamble with your life before your luck runs out!"

"For crying out loud, Rei-chan!" said Usagi as she felt here her head was sore, "you don't have to be so mean about it. But it was worth the risk, see?"

Everyone then saw Sora's wounds healing at an accelerated rate. Within seconds he was completely healed, and two seconds after that he was awake.

"What…where am I?" he asked as he sat up and looked around in confusion. But then he was surprised and happy at the same time as Kairi flung her arms around him and kissed him like there was no tomorrow.

"Oh, Sora!" exclaimed Kairi as she broke the kiss for some much needed oxygen, "I almost lost you there!"

"You'll never lose me," said Sora, "I'll always find you, no matter what."

Kairi smiled and kissed Sora again. The two of them then realized that everyone was watching them.

"Umm…" said Sora, "what happened ? How long was I out?" he then saw the two Nobodies, "Roxas? Naminé?" he then looked even more puzzled than before, "and why do I have all these classic rock songs running around in my head?"

"You too?" a surprised Kairi asked. She then looked at Riku and Aiden, "just what happened?"

"It's a long story," said Riku.

The end of chapter 9.

Next chapter things get wrapped up as our heroes come together for something very important. Reviews will be rewarded with cake and pie. See you next time!