Crystalmaiden62: Well, this is the last chapter of Hearts of Darkness everyone!

Blair: Where's Anna?

Anna: Here. (Anna hiding behind the couch)

Blair: Why are you hiding? I thought you'd be happy about this chapter.

Crystal: Oh don't worry. She's a little scared when the next story, Hearts of Memories and Days comes along.

Blair: Why?

Anna: Nihil...

Blair: Nihil? The new OC? What about her?

Crystal: Well, you'll see why Anna is kind of worried later. First, the Disclaimers!

Disclaimers: I don't own Kingdom Hearts. I only own Anna, Amy, Amanda, and Lunar Wish. So, hope you enjoy this and please, no flames.

Chapter 16: End of the World

The flight to the final world of this adventure has to be the roughest trip ever! With the giant Heartless ships coming at our tiny little gummi ship, that just spells trouble. Naturally, I felt sick but Sora's the one looked close to actually barfing on Goofy. Me, I tried to close my eyes and think of it like a roller coaster. It kind of helped until we nearly ended up dying when a ship ran head long into us and it's because of Donald's healing spells that kept me from out right barfing on everyone. When we finally made it to the empty and dead Heartless world and really, I think everyone was happy to get off the gummi ship.

"Gawrsh, is that all that's left of the worlds taken by the Heartless?" Goofy asked, looking at the emptiness of the place.

"Yep, it's kind of sad really." I said, looking at the strange place before me.

"Those worlds will be restored if we beat Ansem, right?" Sora asked, as I nodded. "But, if we do beat him and all these worlds become restored and disconnected, what's gonna happen to this place? And to us?"

"Well, uh…" Donald started but was lost for words.

"This is a Heartless world so maybe it'll just disappear." Goofy suggested, as Sora and Donald looked shocked and a little scared.

"Goofy, you need to work on breaking news like that." I said with a sigh. "But because this is a Heartless world, we should be fine." I took out my Wayfinder with my keychain and cellphone charm. "I've got a lot of friends and family waiting for me. We all do, so let's work hard to get back to them. They're waiting for us."

"Right." Sora said, taking out Kairi's Thalassa Shell Charm. That's something Kairi, Amy, and Amanda have in common; they'll have to keep waiting for us. I just hope they don't have to wait to long. I'm not sure how much time passes in the real world compared to here. "So, where's Ansem?"

"Deeper in the darkness." I said, pointing ahead of us. "Still, we've got to be careful. The Heartless here are tougher than anywhere else. So, get ready." I know how hard the fights are from now on but really, I'm missing using my Lunar spells so much. The Heartless here were extremely difficult to deal with and the fact we had to another Behemoth Heartless was really though on us all. Then again, it is a Heartless world so this should be expected. The whole fighting none stop also took it's toll on us as well as our supplies so that by the time we made it out of the front where we entered, we already ran out of all out potions.

"How much further?" Sora gasped, as I healed him with a Curaga spell.

"Still a long way away." I said with a sigh, as I looked through our bags. "We've got a lot of ether so we should be fine for now. I knew I should've stocked more potions."

"We just need to dive into the most dangerous place and we'll find him!" Donald growled, looking frustrated with his feathers ruffled.

"Um, Donald, I don't think you noticed but everywhere here is dangerous. You nearly got stomped to death by that Behemoth." I pointed out as Donald grumbled in annoyance. We found at least one place not infested by Heartless only to end up warping to a weird rock formation with a pillar of light in the center.

"Hey, fellas, look at this." Goofy said, entering into the light. We followed only to end up in Traverse Town.

"What? How did we get back here?" Sora asked. But when we went through the door that would lead us to the First District, it took us back to the same rock place before.

"What was that?" Donald asked, as we warped to the next platform with a similar light in the center.

"I think it's kind of like a prison for all the worlds remaining." I said, as we entered another light and we appeared in Wonderland. It felt really weird to return to worlds we've visited only to appear back in the End of the World. Not only that, all the warping was making me feel very sick. We had to rest for about an hour after going through a few warps so I could get my stomach back in order.

"You feeling any better, Anna?" Sora asked, as I rubbed my head.

"Yeah, I think so." I said, and Sora helped me up. "I think we have one more warping to do so I'll try and stay calm."

"Well, that's a good thing at least." Donald said, looking tired.

"That's actually not a good thing." I said, looking to the last platform we'll have to warp to. "I'm not looking forward to when we get to that place." We warped to one last world and I think it's Hollow Bastion and I looked to a machine with inscriptions on it.

"What is this?" Sora asked, but I just kept silent looking at it.

Ones born of the heart and darkness, devoid of hearts, ravage all worlds and bring desolation.

Seize all hearts and consummate the great heart.

All hearts to one, one heart to encompass all.

Realize the destiny: the realm of Kingdom Hearts.

The great darkness sealed within the great heart.

Progeny of darkness, come back to the eternal darkness.

For the heart of light shall unseal the path.

Seven hearts, one keyhole, one keeper, one key to the door.

The door of darkness, tied by the two keys and the keeper.

The door of darkness to seal the light.

None shall pass but shadows, returning to the darkness.

Ones born of the heart and darkness, hunger for every heart until the dark door opens.

It's weird, I feel really weird about this. Sure, I get the whole returning to darkness in a way but there's a light in the darkness too. Nothing can live without it's opposite. That much I know at least.

"This is a lie." Sora said, growling, and this kind of shocked me. "In Ansem's report, it's said the Destiny Keeper is what's inside Kingdom Hearts in human form but most of your attacks involve light. There can't be just darkness."

"Yeah, you're right about that, Sora." I said, smiling. "Thanks, Sora."

"For what?"

"For believing in the light. After everything that's happened, you've really grown up in your own way." I said, as Sora grinned. "We'd better keep going. We've got a bit more to go now. Then we can face Ansem." We made it out of there, and warped to the last platform. I couldn't help but look down at the hole leading to the next boss fight. I'm really not looking forward to it. I don't want to face the monster that has been a throne in my side when it came to finishing the game.

"Anna, what are you doing?" Sora asked, as I summoned Tinker Bell.

"Yeah, we're going to need her help for this." I said, as Tink covered us in pixie dust.

"Okay? Is that it?" Sora asked, noticing I didn't make my keyblade vanish.

"Let's just say we have a very big monster to fight this time." I said, and we jumped down. I swear I can hear the background music as we floated down and I noticed the mountain moving. Sora gasped as the top of the mountain turned into a giant winged creature that kind of looked like a distant cousin of the devil.

"What the heck is that!?" Donald screamed, as we dodged the fire attacks coming our way.

"It's Chernobog! We have to beat him if we want to get to Ansem!" I yelled, sending Blizzaga spells at Chernobog. This was a really hard battle seeing as he was able to swat us like flies and some times, he did and we'd have to fly back and fight again. To him, we're probably bugs that just refuse to go away. Even our hit and run tactic wouldn't really work since he could use magic to have fire balls come at us. All in all, the battle with Chernobog had to be the longest battle I've ever fought.

"Are you guys okay?" I asked, as I drank an ether quickly so I could heal them.

"We'll be fine. We just need to rest a bit." I nodded and healed them as best as I could before sitting down.

"We've got to be closer to Ansem by now." Goofy said, as I nodded.

"Just a little bit more. A few more fights and we can finally take down Ansem." I said, as the guys nodded. Hearing this probably got the fire back in Sora and the others because they fought harder than ever against the last few Heartless. We finally made it to the last safe area before we entered to face Ansem for the first time as well as giving Sora a bit of a shock. "You guys ready?"

"Yes, let's finish this and save Riku and Lunar." Sora said, moving to a familiar looking door. "Huh?"

"What's wrong?" Donald asked.

"Don't you hear something?" Sora asked, looking around and honestly, I can hear it too.

Careful! This is the last haven you'll find here. A voice said in my head. It wasn't Lunar, that's for sure. Beyond, there is no light to protect you both. But don't be afraid. Your hearts are the mightiest weapons of all. Remember, you are the one who will open the door to light and the keeper who guards the light.

"I don't hear anything." Donald said, as I looked to Sora.

"Strange… that voice was so familiar. Maybe it's just my imagination." Sora said, as I shook my head. Still, I stayed silent as we opened the door and the sea breeze hit us. We stood in what looked to be the Destiny Islands. "Is this… is this my island?" Sora asked, looking around. Sora then ran to the Secret Place and I knew he was probably going to check on either the door or his drawing of him and Kairi.

"Wait, Sora! I don't think this is the real island! We saw it get destroyed, remember?" I said, as I ran after him.

"This world has been connected." Ansem's voice rang around us as I noticed parts of the island starting to vanish.

"What was that?" Goofy gasped.

"Tied to the darkness, soon to be completely eclipse. There is so very much to know. You understand so little." The sea vanished only to be replaced by darkness now and really I have to admit, it's creepy being here and seeing this all in person. "A meaningless effort. One who knows nothing can understand nothing." The island looked darker now and on the verge of falling apart with Riku standing there with his back to us in his dark form. "Take a look at this tiny place." Riku said, in Ansem's voice. Well, it is Ansem so yeah. "To the heart seeking freedom, this island is a prison surrounded by water. And this boy sought to escape from his prison. He sought a way to cross over into other worlds. And opened his heart to darkness." He turned and finally turned into Ansem.

"Riku!" Sora shouted, hoping his friend could hear him.

"Don't bother. Your voice can no longer reach him where he is." Ansem said, smirking at us. "His heart belongs again to darkness. All worlds begin in darkness and all so end. The heart is no different. Darkness sprouts within it, it grows, consumes it. Such is its nature. In the end, every heart returns to the darkness from whence it came." We stumbled back a bit as he suddenly appeared behind us with a triumphant look on his face. "You see, darkness is the heart's true essence."

"That's not true!" Sora yelled, as I nodded. "The heart may be weak. And sometimes, it may even give in. But I've learned that deep down there's a light that never goes out!"

"That's right! And even then, there are lights to guide a heart trapped in darkness out and back into the light. The light of our friends will always be there too." I added as Ansem rose into the air, while glaring at us.

"So, you have come this far and still you understand nothing." He said, as we summoned our weapons. "Every light must fade, every heart return to darkness!" At once, he summoned his shadow and our fight began at last. I felt so weird about this fight. I'm kind of fighting against Terra again only this time I'm working to really fighting and beat him. Then again, is it really Terra since Xehanort spilt into two. Oh well, no time to think about that when I'm being attacked! Really, I miss Lunar. I'm missing the prefect opportunity to use the Lunar Storm spell on Ansem right now. I have to satisfy myself by freezing, setting fire, and hitting him with lightening but even then he's still able to get up and fight us back. Still, I shouldn't complain too much. There are four of us against him so it makes the battle way easier than when I had to fight him when he just took over Terra. Oh wait a minute, we'll have to fight him more than once. Right, there goes what I just said earlier. This won't be easy. We managed to keep him down until the island started to break in half at the large tree and Ansem just flew there.

"Get back here!" Sora yelled, as we ran to follow Ansem but Donald and Goofy were thrown back by a barrier. "Donald! Goofy!"

"Not now, Sora! We've got to fight!" I yelled as a Dark Side Heartless appeared in front of us. Really, it's just like the last time we fight a Dark Side but just a little bit difficult. But that was just another thing to wear us down because he had to fight Ansem again. I'm only running on adrenaline right now seeing as Ansem was trying to kill us but really, it's a hard thing to fight like this. Without Donald and Goofy, it really made things difficult, as Goofy couldn't add a few attacks to help us or Donald healing us when needed. At least I wasn't the one to handle the final blow; I have Sora to thank for that. But the island faded and all was could see was darkness as we floated in mid air.

"What!?" Sora gasped, as we looked around in the darkness but we couldn't see anything except ourselves.

"Behold the endless abyss!" Ansem's voice rang through the cold darkness. "Within it lies the heart of all worlds: Kingdom hearts!" I looked to see a familiar white door in the distance. I can feel Lunar's presence behind the door so that must mean Riku and Mickey are already there. I hope they're okay. "Look as hard as you are able. You'll not find even the smallest glimmer of light. From those dark depths are all hearts born. Even yours. Darkness conquers all worlds!" We looked to see a huge, well I think it's like a Heartless battle ship, with Ansem attached to it. In fear, we ended up falling while Goofy and Donald were sucked inside the battle ship.

"Come on, Anna! You can't give up now!" Ven? I shot up with my keyblade at the ready. Whether it was Ven or not, I can't stop now that we're so close. Sora soon joined me and looking just as ready. I take back what I said about Chernobog being the longest fight; this is the longest fight I've ever had to do! We had to fight Ansem two more times as well as take down the whole Heartless battle ship thing. Still, we managed to save Goofy and Donald and needless to say because of the darkness of the place, the Firaga and Thundaga spells became my new best friend. They really did help when fighting Ansem for the last time but really, it would've been a lot better if

"How many more times do we have to fight him!?" Sora yelled, as I dodged one of Ansem's attacks.

"This is the last one! Just finish him now!" I yelled and Sora charged in with the final blow. The whole Heartless battle ship vanished only leaving a weak Ansem.

"Give it up now while you can Ansem! Sora and I will seal the door!" I yelled, as we readied our keyblades.

"It is futile. The keyblade and Destiny Keeper alone cannot seal the door to darkness." Ansem said, smirking and he's right. We need Mickey on the other side when the door opens. "Kingdom Hearts! Fill me with the power of darkness!"

"No! Don't!" I screamed as the door opened and darkness began to pour out.

"Supreme darkness!" Ansem said, pure joy on his face.

"You're wrong about Kingdom Hearts! It's not darkness at all!" I said, as Sora nodded.

"I know now, without a doubt. Kingdom Hearts is light!" Sora yelled and I felt a warm feeling inside me as I saw a small light from within the darkness. It felt like it was calling out to me.

"Please Kingdom Hearts! Show him your true light!" I really don't know what made me say that but I guess it worked because the light came out looking way brighter than it did in the game.

"Light? But why?" Ansem gasped, as he faded.

Thank you. I gasped and looked around. I don't know that voice. Was that Kingdom Hearts?

"Come on, Anna. We have to close the door!"

"Oh, right!" I ran to the door and we tried to close the door. But Goofy suddenly gasped and stopped pushing.

"Stop staring and keep pushing!" Donald yelled but looked into the door. I knew exactly what's on the other side and really I don't want to look as Goofy and Donald yelled 'Heartless'. "Hurry!"

"I can't…" Sora gasped, as we pushed the heavy door.

"We can't stop now!" I yelled, pushing as hard as I could but that really didn't help.

"Anna's right! Don't give up!" I looked to see a hand and Riku popped his head out to look at us. "Come on, Sora! Together we can do it!

"Okay!" Together, we managed to close the move the door a bit but the Heartless were still coming.

"It's hopeless!" Donald screamed.

"Mickey! You okay there!?" I yelled, hoping he could hear me.

"Yep!" I saw Mickey take out two Dark Side Heartless with one swing of his keyblade. Wow, he's stronger now.

"You Majesty!"

"Now, Sora, Anna! Let's close this door for good!" Mickey said, raising his keyblade up.

"But…"

"Don't worry, Sora. There's a door to the light. We'll see Riku and Mickey again." I said, with a small smile.

"Sora, we can trust Anna." Goofy said, smiling confident and Sora nodded.

"Now! They're coming!" Riku shouted. "Anna."

"Yeah?" I came to look at him and he threw something glowing to me. The moment I caught it, the light went inside me but I felt something in my hands.

Anna! You're okay! That's Lunar's voice! I opened my hands to see the keychain I gave to Riku, I looked up at Riku who smiled at me.

"Thanks for your light, Anna. I'll be fine now. You can give me back my keychain when we return to the islands." I wanted to cry. Aw heck, I am crying! We won't make it back to the islands for a more than a year! I don't know what'll happen to me next so I've got this one last chance.

"Riku, I want to give you something too." I said, placing my keychain into his hand. "I also want to make you pay for that kiss back on Neverland." I placed my lips on his and my god, they're soft and warm. I have finally done it! I have done what every Riku fan girls has wanted to do. I kissed Riku! Still, the feeling was short lived.

"This isn't time for kissing! You have to close the door!" I turned to see Amy and Amanda running to us.

"When did you guys get here!?" I yelled. How did they get there is my real question.

"We just appeared!" Amanda said, as Amy moved to help close the door.

"Come on, we have to close it!" I nodded and looked to Riku.

"You can give me my keychain when I give you yours." He smiled a bit and nodded before we moved back to closing the door.

"Donald, Goofy, Anna, thank you." Mickey said, and even from this distance I can see him smiling.

"Take care of Kairi. And Anna, I'll come back. I promise."

"I'll be waiting." I said, and we finally closed the door. At once, Sora and I used our keyblades to seal the door from our end and on the other side Mickey did the same. Finally, we did it. My second adventure is over but two things are still hanging.

"You did it Anna!" I felt Amanda hug me as Amy stared up at me.

"So what now? Are you coming home?" I shook my head and hugged them tightly.

"No, I have to stay here. I've still got a lot of work to do if I want to bring the others back." I said, with a small smile.

"But…"

"It's okay." I said, as the two looked close to crying again. "I'll come back home. I still have to give you your story after all."

"Okay, but how will we get home?" Amy asked, as I let them go.

"Lunar can probably do it." I said, summoning Lunar Wish. "She brought me here so she can get you guys back."

"Okay." I raised my Lunar Wish and a light started to surround them.

"Bye, Anna! We'll be waiting!" Amanda called as she and her sister vanished.

"Bye guys." I whispered as I watched them fade away. "See you in a year."

"Anna." Sora gasped. I turned to see a certain red head standing not too far from us and I knew what this meant for Sora. We ran up to the little mound that Kairi was on but she looked a little worried as it began to move away from the landing. "Kairi!" She looked up at us as we finally made it to her.

"Sora, Anna!" She said, reaching toward us but yelped as the mound left the landing and starting moving away from us. We managed to grab onto her hands in time so she wouldn't fall but she was still being pulled away from us.

"Kairi, remember what you said before? I'm always with you too." Sora said, as I nodded.

"And I've still got my promises to keep. I'm still your friend and I'll make sure Sora gets back safely!" I yelled as Kairi nodded, a sad look in her eyes.

"We'll come back to you! We promise!" Sora yelled, we could barely keep our grip now and we had to lean forward to even hope to get some grip.

"I know you will!" She yelled and we lost our grip. I watched as Kairi began to move further away from us. I hope she can still hear me.

"Go to the Secret Place! Something's waiting for you there!" I yelled, as I noticed lights around us. The worlds were beginning to repair themselves. I fell to my knees as I watched the lights return.

"Come on, we gotta get out of here!" Goofy yelled, and we made a run for it to a new world repaired. After a nice needed rest, we set off on our adventure to find Riku and Mickey. Goofy and Donald changed their outfits since they'll probably stand out if they wore their fighting outfits. I can feel Riku's keychain next to my Wayfinder in my pocket and really it's nice to have something like this to hold on to.

Still, you'll see them soon. You know that at least. Lunar said as I nodded. I knew that for a fact but it's what'll happen next that kind of worries me.

"Well, now what do we do?" Donald asked, looking to Sora and me.

"We've gotta find Riku and King Mickey." Sora said, simply.

"But, uh, where do we start looking for that there door to the light?" Goofy asked, as the guys looked at me.

"What? Don't look at me. I'm not supposed to tell you guys anyway." I said, as the guys slumped over, depressed. I shook my head as I turned and noticed a familiar looking dog that I haven't seen since Sora and I first came to Traverse Town.

"Pluto?" The dog turned and in his mouth was a green envelope with a Mickey head on it.

"Hey!"

"Gawrsh, that's the King's seal!" Goofy pointed out as Sora looked hopeful.

"Hey, have you seen King Mickey?" Sora asked the Pluto ran off. "Guys, let's go!" Sora shouted and we ran after Pluto. I felt a little happier now. I'm getting closer to not only seeing Ventus and the others again but seeing Riku, Amy, and Amanda.

Anna, you'll see your friends again. After all, your light will always shine within the hearts of darkness and guide them home.

Crystal: So, I hope you liked it.

Blair: So, are you going to tell us anything about Nihil?

Anna: That's a spoiler.

Crystal: Yes but I can tell a few things.

Anna: Really?

Crystal: Well, no. I'm just gonna talk about the the next story and the themes for Nihil.

Blair and Anna: Oh.

Crystal: Well, thanks for all the support for this story. I really hope you liked it. I hope to have chapter one of Hearts of Memories and Days up either on Saturday or Sunday so keep checking. Also, for those who don't know who Nihil is or what she looks like, her pictures are on my deviantart account. But, as a special treat for finishing the story. I'll give you the themes for Nihil.

Blair: You already have themes ready?

Crystal: Of course. So here's the two themes of Nihil.

Nihil's Themes
Mechanical Lullaby -Coraline (Normal Theme)
A Shadow - Pandora Hearts (Sad and Mysterious Theme)

Crystal: So yeah, hope you enjoyed this story and hope you'll read the next one. Oh and I may talk about the floors of Chain of Memories but only if needed. Join us next time in Hearts of Memories and Days. See you soon!