Sora takes us up to the light and I have to close my eyes it's so bright. When I open my eyes again we're in my room. I'm sitting on the bed, and he's sitting with me. I frown, "so, what exactly happened? How'd you save me like that?"

"Oh, well, once Ansem slit your wrists he left, and when he did I was able to find my peace. And once I had, I was changed. I'm an angel now I guess. And I dove into The Abyss to save you, you don't belong there, I couldn't let you stay down there, so I got you out." he replies.

I nod, "I see, well, thank you, for saving me."

He smiles, "No problem. What are best friends for?"

"So, you have to go now, don't' you?" I sigh.

He smiles sadly, "Yeah, I do. I can't stay here anymore. But, you won't have to worry about Ansem again, so you can relax."

"Thank you." I say.

He hugs me, "Don't mention it."

I hug him back, "Go on then. Have fun wherever you're going, and wait for me there."

He lets go and stands back, suddenly glowing, "I will, so just live your life. And remember, I'll always be watching over you."

I nod, smiling softly, "Thanks."

Then he disappears. I sigh and look at the picture hanging over my desk. A picture of me and Sora when we were little.

"Riku!"

"Yeah, Mom?" I call down, still sitting on my bed.

"Someone's here to see you!"

I sigh and leave my room and head downstairs, "Who is it, Mom?"

I get down to the door and find a girl in the doorway. Mom smiles, "This is Kairi, she's new here. She lives next door."

"Yeah, Mom says for me to meet the neighbors and stuff like that." Kairi smiles.

I smile back at her, "Hey, welcome to Destiny City. I'm Riku."

"Hey, Riku, I hate to ask after we just met, but I saw that island out behind the city, would you go with me, I'm kind of afraid to go on my own." Kairi asks.

I nod, "I don't mind. I hang out there all the time, so does Selphie, Tidus, and Waaka."

She smiles, "Great!"

I pull on my shoes, "We'll go now. I'll be home by dinner, Mom."

I lead Kairi to the Islands and she smiles when we get there, "This is beautiful!"

"It really is. I used to go here all the time when I was younger with my best friend Sora." I say, not sure why I said it.

"Sora? Who's Sora?" she asks, smiling softly.

"He was a good friend of mine, but he died a few weeks ago." I reply.

"Oh, I'm sorry." she frowns.

"No, it's fine." I smile and so does she.

"Can we be friends, Riku? You seem really nice." she says.

I shrug, "I don't see why not."

She smiles and hugs me, "Thank you!"

I sigh and hug her back, "You're welcome."

A/N: The end!