Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Square Enix. The characters Sol and Luna are mine along with the story idea.

Chapter 3: The Past Revealed

Another few weeks went by as Sol and Luna became fast friends with Sora, Kairi, and Riku. Since they were hanging out with the popular kids the bullies of the school soon stopped picking on the new kids, especially after Riku laid one of them out. It was after school and the five teens were hanging out on the beach to soak up the rays. Well everyone but Luna, she made sure to bring a beach umbrella and stayed in the shade the whole time. Her explanation for it was that she doesn't tan she just burns. Kairi felt her plight and soon joined the other girl under the umbrella. The boys however were splashing through the water wearing nothing but swim trunks. Riku in a pair of black ones with white waves on the bottom, Sora had on a blue pair with white stars, and Sol had on a simple pure green pair. Kairi couldn't help stare at her shirtless boyfriend. Sure she had seen him shirtless before but there was just something about seeing her boyfriend shirtless.

"Checking out the view Kairi?"

Kairi's face turned a little red. "Yeah I mean he is my boyfriend I'm allowed to stare."

"So then why isn't Sora staring at you? I mean come on it looks like one good bounce and you'd fall out"

This time Kairi's face turned a deep shade of red at this comment. It was slightly true seeing how the bikini she had on was from last year and she had grown some since then. It wasn't her fault though she just couldn't find the right replacement for it. The bikini shade of red was the same as Kairi's face. Luna however had recently bought hers seeing how she used to live nowhere near water before. It was the same green as Sol's trunks and unlike Kairi's it actually fit the blacked haired woman.

"Ooo maybe that is what you want to happen" Luna teased

"You keep talking like that and the boys will be getting a show but not from me" Kairi threatened.

"Nothing Sol hasn't seen before." Kairi gasped, propped herself up on her elbows, and looked at Luna. "Don't give me that face, he walked in on me as I got out of the shower is all. The guy's as dumb as a post when he first wakes up. Besides I paid him back with a swift kick."

Just then a splash sounded from where the boys were playing. Sora and Riku were trying to bring down Sol. Sora had jumped at Sol's legs only to come up short, creating the splash. It had made enough of a distraction for Riku to come up from behind and push Sol into the waves. Getting up lightning fast Sol started chasing Riku around swearing he'd get him back. The two girls laughed at their childlike friends.

"So Luna what's the deal with you and Sol?"

"If you're asking if I have feelings for Sol, yes I do. It started not long before we came here."

"So does he know how you feel about him?"

"Haven't really had a chance to yet, there hasn't been the right time to tell him"

"Well, let me tell you what a friend told me, just go for it and let him know. That's how I got Sora"

Kairi then felt something in the back of her mind.

Naminé do you know what that feeling is about? Kairi questioned her Nobody.

Call the guys over quickly Kairi! That feeling, I've felt only when there were Heartless nearby.

Shit, I thought we had taken care of that problem.

Sora and Riku must have sensed the looming darkness because they were already running over to the girls with Sol right behind them. Both Sol and Luna had a confused look on their face wonder why they're friends looked scared. That's when the first of the Heartless appeared. Sora, Riku, and Kairi called forth their Keyblades and stood between the Shadows Heartless and their friends.

"I was beginning to think we were sent here for nothing" Sol said. The three Keybearers turned towards him. Sol's demeanor had completely changed. Gone was the look of confusion instead he wore a smirk. Both he and Luna moved towards the Heartless. They then extended their hands outwards and in a flash of light a sword appeared. These weren't Keyblades they were just normal looking long swords. Save for the fact Sol's was colored light blue and Luna's a fiery red. The two apparent warriors charged into the hoard. Since it was only a group of Shadows they didn't stand much of a chance against the blades of Sol and Luna. They were swinging their swords cutting down swaths of Heartless with each stroke. Neither of them strayed far from the other the two seemed comfortable fighting with teach other. Never did a Shadow land a hit on a one of them. Should it try it'd soon be destroyed by what could only be described as a red or blue flash. Before long there wasn't a single Heartless left. Smiling the Sol and Luna went to dismiss their weapons but more Heartless appeared.

With an exaggerated sigh Sol stood ready to fight once again. Luna rolled her eyes at her ally and also stood at the ready. This time it wasn't simply Shadows that they faced but the tougher Soldiers and Air Soldiers. Once again they made their way over to the Heartless weapons at the ready. Sol waved his free hand at the Heartless. The word "Blizzara" came from his lips and a chunk of sold ice shot forth hitting multiple Soldiers. Lune pointed her free hand at the Air Soldiers shouting "Fira" causing lines of flames too arc from her finger towards the flying monstrosities wiping out a good chunk. It seemed that not only could the two handle themselves in a physical fight they were magically adept too. This time they sent pieces of ice and balls of flame at their opponents using their swords only when a Heartless dared to get close to them. When every Heartless was gone Sol and Luna stared forward as if daring more to appear. When none did they dismissed their weapons.

"God it's hard fighting in a bikini" Luna complained as she stretched.

Sol just let out a chuckle at his friend's discomfort. "Well that's what you get for wearing one." They both turned to face Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Sol ran his hand through his hair, "Well now that the cat's out of the bag I guess we have some explaining to do." The three Keybearers just shook their heads yes not able to speak after what they had just witnessed.

They all went to sit near the umbrella with both girls actually sitting under it. After everyone had gotten comfortable Sol began the long explanation of what they had just seen. "As you might have guessed Luna and I here aren't exactly what you'd call normal humans. We aren't from this world at all but from a world that was destroyed by the Heartless. Our strong hearts prevented us from dying along with our world. We woke up on a strange world."

Sol felt the touch of the wind on his face. The last thing he remembered was fighting off a group of inky black creatures outside of the city. Wait where's Luna she was right next to me when I blacked out. Sol opened his eyes and looked around for his old friend. He didn't have far to look luckily, she was lying next to him. Worried he rushed over to see if anything was wrong with her. She was covered in small cuts and burns, her clothes were almost nonexistent she had been attacked so much.

Looking over himself, Sol found that he wasn't in much better shape. In fact it was amazing that he was up and moving at all. He found he didn't care how he was able to move, that fact that he was able to was good enough for him. What could he do for Luna though, he couldn't risk moving her, he had no clue what injuries were below the surface. He forced himself to stand. He groaned at the pain that shot through his body. It was then that he really took in his surroundings. He was in a garden of some sort. Every direction he looked there were flowers or hedges. Looming over the hedges was a great white castle. The tops of the towers were colored a vibrant blue. He could faintly hear voices coming from nearby. Sol pushed past his pain and stumbled towards the voices. He turned a corner and found a very odd sight. There were these animal people standing in front of a hedge sculpture. Two of them looked like ducks; he guessed one was male and the other female by their clothing. Next to the male duck, who was wearing a blue coat and a blue pointed hat, stood a dog-like humanoid. The dog-like humanoid was wearing what looked like a knight's uniform complete with a metal hat. Standing next to the female duck, who was in a purple dress, was a mouse who also seemed to be female. She wore a pink dress but most notably she wore a crown on her head. Funny that must be the queen. But why would a mouse be running a kingdom. In fact why are their talking mice, ducks, and dog? Sol thought to himself.The male duck and dog turned around and walked into the hedge sculptor they were standing next to.

Sol tried to call for help but the most he could manage was a weak "he". Fate seemed to have shined on him though for the mouse turned and looked at him. At first a shock look appeared on her face and was quickly replaced with a look of concern. She ran over to Sol as he fell to his knees.

"Daisy come over here quickly he's hurt bad" the mouse squeaked.

Funny she sounds exactly like you think a mouse would.

The mouse and duck, apparently named Daisy tried to support him and take him away. Sol resisted though, Luna was in worse shape than he was.

"H-help Luna" he managed before the pain caused him to pass out.

Sol felt the warmth of a blanket resting on top of him. He opened his golden eyes and found himself in an extremely white room, like blindingly white. He let out a small groan as is eyes adjusted to the light. Where am I? He thought as he looked around then his memories crept back into his mind. Oh right, that mouse must have helped me. I'm probably in a hospital or something akin to one. LUNA! Sol sat up and tried to find his friend once again. On the other side of the room, directly across from him, Luna sat holding a book. Her face was completely hidden by the book so she didn't notice him sit up. He let out a sigh of relief. The small sound was enough to cause Luna to put down her book.

"Good to see that you're finally up, you've been out for at least two days since I've been up."

"So do you know where we're at?"

"Yeah we're in a place called Disney Castle. Apparently it's a whole other world" Sol could tell Luna wasn't exactly sure of the information she just gave him.

"Have you seen the people around here? It wouldn't surprise to find out we're on another world. Besides when have you ever seen such vibrant colors back home?"

"I guess you're right. But if that's true what happened to home and how did we get here?" a sad look came over Luna's beautiful face. She was thinking of all the family and friends that didn't make it.

"I believe I can explain," came a mousey voice. Sol found the owner of the voice coming through door. It was the mouse lady that Sol had called to in the garden. Beside her was a cow dressed in a nurse's outfit. Sol put his hand to his head, either they really were in another world or they had both gone crazy.

"Since you two found your way here there's no harm in telling the full story." The mouse sat on Luna's bed while the cow lady, checked Sol over making sure he was healing fine.

"First off I'm Queen Minnie Mouse. What I told Luna is true you two are on another world. The black creatures you fought on your home world are creatures called Heartless. When a person gives into the darkness in their heart a Heartless is born. The Heartless have only one goal, to collect more hearts, thus creating more Heartless. Someone though is controlling the Heartless and having them attack the Heart of each world."

Luna looked at Queen Minnie, "So that's what happened to our world? These Heartless attacked our world and found its Heart causing it to die?"

Minnie nodded her yes. "Currently my husband Mickey is traveling in hopes to find a way to stop the Heartless. He sent the court mage Donald and the captain of the royal guard Goofy to find help."

Minnie let the story sink in for the two off worlders. Both Sol and Luna looked at each other and seemed to share some private conversation.

Sol spoke up "Queen Minnie, once our wounds heal enough we'd like to assist in any way we can."

"I'm sorry but Donald and Goofy took our last working Gummi Ship so there's no way off this world" Minnie actually looked sad, like she wanted to let them go.

"Alright then let us learn magic here. If we're stuck here Sol and I should at least train" Luna pleaded.

"That's a great idea. I'll talk to some of the mages around here to see if they would be willing to take you two as apprentices." With that Queen Minnie Mouse left the room.

The next few days were hell as far as Sol was concerned. He wasn't allowed to leave his bed so like Luna he asked for books. Luckily they were accepted as apprentices so the books he was reading were ones to help him get familiar with magic. But a person can only lay and bed for so long before it drives him insane and Sol felt very close to insane. Once they were healed enough they were shown to another building where the mages of Disney resided. For the next two and a half years Sol and Luna were trained in magic and learned all they could about the Heartless.

"Then not long ago Mickey came back home and found out about us. He told us of your journey Sora and asked us to come here and keep an eye on you three," Sol said finishing his story.

The sun had set on Destiny Island leaving the group of five sitting on the beach in the cold night air. They had since changed back into their normal clothes. Kairi was sitting against Sora while Riku sat on the other side of his friend. Luna was curled up next to Sol hugging her knees as a few tears trickled down her face. There was silence as Sora, Kairi, and Riku processed the story they were told. Sol's story had answered a great many questions they had about Sol and Luna though there was still one question Sora wanted to know the answer to.

"Yeah was there any reason why your swords are colored?" this question came from Riku

"Yeah my blade has a small amount of fire magic instilled in it while Sol's has a small amount of ice magic. This caused the metal to change color." A small smile was on Luna's face happy she was one to explain who had explained it.

"If that's all the question you three have I think it's time we get to bed. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Heartless"

Everyone got up collected their belongings and headed for home. Each was thinking what they were going to do if the Heartless were indeed returning in great numbers.