Kchan: Ok! It's time for Ch. 2!. And just in time for the New Year!
Naomi: Wahoo.
Kchan: Whew, I'm finally getting the hang of this fanfic making business! .
Naomi: Congratulations.
Kchan: Yeah, this is really confusing stuff but don't worry about me, everything will work out!
Naomi: So I hope.
Kchan: So yeah, we'll just go ahead and get started! Disclaimer!
Naomi: We do not own Kingdom Hearts or Fire Emblem.
Kchan: Because if we did, this would probably actually happen. Well, enjoy!

Ch. 2

Another Side, Another Story

Riku woke up with a massive headache. "...Ouch." He rubbed his eyes and blinked, suddenly aware of the fact that he wasn't in his bedroom, but in the middle of nowhere surrounded by nothing but trees. "What...the...hell?!?" "Hi," Kairi said in a low whisper as he sat up. She had been waiting for him to wake up for a while. "K-Kairi? W-what's going on? And where's Sora?" Riku asked panicking. "I don't know," Kairi said worried, "We're in another world. I don't think there's a town nearby..." "Well, this is just great!" Riku sighed, "Well, I guess we should try to find SOME kind of civilization...right?"

"What kind of crazy world IS THIS? We've been walking forever and we still haven't seen anyone!" Riku complained. "I wish we had a map," Kairi complained with Riku. "I just hope Sora's ok. That kid just doesn't know what to do with himself without us around!" "He's not that immature. I mean, he's grown up now! Right?" Kairi said in desperation. (Sora: talking in his sleep I want to see Santa Riku, it's not fair!) "Well if you say so..."

"I think I see something up ahead!" Kairi said pointing in front of them. "Really? Please tell me it's a town or something!" Riku said in exasperation. "Looks like one." "Thank goodness! Let's go Kairi!" "Ok!"

The town was busy with the hustle and bustle of medieval-like everyday life. "Doesn't looked too developed," Kairi observed. "Tell me about it. It's almost like the Stone Age here!" Riku said. "Poor Sora. Probably all alone and confused. Even if he isn't, I bet he's living in horror!" Kairi exclaimed with fear. (Sora: practically whining in his sleep NOW I'LL NEVER GET THAT NINTENDO WII!) "Well I guess we'd better find him soon then."

The villagers all stared at the newcomers. There were whispers around such as "Who are they?" or "What kind of clothes are those?" or "Who's that hottie with that little brat?!? "These people are rude," Kairi who was obviously annoyed muttered to Riku. "I'll go ask someone where we are," Riku said.

He walked up to a village girl, "Hey." The girl blushed. "H-Hello! Need help with anything?" she said nervously. "Um, yeah can you tell me where I am?" "Oh! You're in Pherae, dear!" "Thanks." He walked back to Kairi. "...Where's Pherae?" he asked. "I guess this town...we're certainly not on Destiny Island anymore. May as well see where we can get a map," Kairi said trying to ask for help this time. "Excuse me, do you know where we can get a map?" Kairi asked an elderly man. "Um, yeah, there's a peddler over there in that blue tent. He may have a map for you," the man said. "Thanks!" Kairi said walking past Riku to the tent. Riku followed.

Merlinus the merchant was busy counting his gold when he suddenly noticed two unexpected guests. "Oh! Welcome to my lovely tent! How may I help you?" This guy scares me, Riku thought. "Yeah do you sell maps?" he asked. "Why yes! Sweet treasure maps, maps of ancient civilizations, world maps-" "World map," Kairi interrupted, looking to the man and Riku. "Ah yes, of course!"

Merlinus rummaged through a bunch of stuff and pulled out a rolled up piece of parchment, "1000 gold, please." Kairi grabbed Riku and dragged him to the corner. "Riku, we have munny, not gold. Even if he did accept it, it won't be enough...maybe..." Riku smiled wickedly. "How about we sell him munny for gold then? After that we buy the map. I've got 500 munny on me." "Well…ok," Kairi agreed then they walked over to the sleazy peddler.

"We have a deal to make," Kairi announced. "We'll sell you these," Riku showed him the munny," for gold." Merlinus observed the spherical objects, "And what exactly are these?" "A hybrid of a gold and diamond: munny. Doesn't it look pretty?" Kairi said. "Yes, I must admit, they do look...precious. Ok, how much are you wanting?" "The amount is worth as much as the map." "Very well then." Riku handed him the munny and in exchange received the map. "…Thanks" Creep. "Anytime!" Merlinus said.

Kairi held her laughter in very well as they ran out. "Hey Riku, you get admirers of all kinds!" she pointed out. "I swear, being this good-looking does have its disadvantages." Riku sighed as several village girls walked past the two and giggled and blushed. Kairi laughed. "Right Riku…" She opened up the map. "Let's see…"

"Why are we here?" Lucretia asked Irene upon entering the new town. Irene sighed, "We're destroying the town. We may be able to get some quintessence here." "Oh, ok," Lucretia said not very interested. A waste of a good town. They could have at least tried to enjoy it first. "Ok, now my precious little underlings! Time to come out!" Irene snapped her fingers and a horde of heartless appeared. "Can I eat first?" Lucretia asked. "You should've thought about that BEFORE I released them!" "..." Without any further thought Lucretia walked away to a shed. "Hmph! Good riddance I say!" Irene muttered to herself.

"OK, so we're here," Kairi pointed out, "But we have no idea where Sora is. We may as well start with the village and ask some questions." A single heartless quietly slides by in the distance. "Yeah, yeah sure...!!! Kairi! Did you see that or am I hallucinating?" Riku asked panicking a little. "Huh?" Kairi looked up from the map, "See what? That sign?"

Making sure not to lose sight of the heartless, Riku run in that direction. "Riku!" Kairi yelled. He had always been faster then her. By the time she yelled his name he was out of sight. She ran to his direction regardless.

"There it is! So I wasn't hallucinating!" Just then several more heartless appeared, surprising the crowd and making them panic. "Oh crap!" Riku made his keyblade appear in his hand.

"Where'd he go?!" Kairi asked herself looking around until she could have sworn she saw something go inside a shed. "Riku!?" she asked running in only to find a little girl. "Oh! I'm sorry, you're not Riku…"

Lucretia just stared at the red-headed girl for a moment before picking up a dead rat on the floor, raising it, and slowly putting it in her mouth. "Wait! What are you doing?!?" Kairi asked before taking the rat out of her hands and throwing it into a haystack, "That thing could have a disease or something!" "I'm hungry..." Lucretia answered.

Irene watched this from a short distance away. What a moron. She thought. She then walks up to them. "Don't mind her, she's a bit of a loon," Irene said dragging Lucretia away. "Oh, ok...W-wait! Have you seen someone with long silver hair, aqua eyes, and in a weird outfit like me?" Kairi asked while Irene was pulling Lucretia away. Irene stopped briefly to answer. "Uhn uh." But if we do I'll make sure to get rid of him. He may be with that other weird kid from the other day. "Oh...thank you," Kairi said disappointed. "I'm still hungry," Lucretia pointed out. "That's lovely. Let's go," Irene said starting to drag her again.

Riku starts fending off the heartless. "Dammit! Why do these things have to be here too?!? I need to find Kairi!" He runs off in the direction he came, still fighting the heartless along the way. Kairi walked out as soon as the other two did, surprised to find them completely gone. "Riku!" she yelled while walking back. Riku continued to run and fend off heartless. "Kairi?! Kairi!?!? Outta my way!" HACK HACK SLICE. "Riku!" Kairi yelled when she saw him, "Over here!" She waved looking at the heartless around the town. Riku spotted her. "Kairi! MOVE IT!" HACK HACK PWNAGE. The heartless vanished. "Are you alright?" he asked. "Yeah, no problems. Can't say the same for you though. Why are there heartless here!? I thought you and Sora..." "So did I, but apparently they're back!" "Do you think Sora knows about this?" "He may. That's why we need to hurry and find him!" "You're right! We all know Sora can't do anything without us!" Kairi said with a smirk. (Sora: mutters in his sleep ...Kairi...how do you work the refrigerator?...)

Kchan: Well, that's it for Ch. 2! Thank you very much for reading!
Naomi: R&R.
Kchan: Yes! Please rate and review! We'd love to know what you think!
Naomi: Chapter 3.
Kchan: Yep! We'll have Chapter 3 up as soon as possible! Once again, thanks for reading and happy new year everyone!