A/N: Birth By Sleep= most epic game since Kingdom Hearts 2! Haha, I love it! So, yeah…this update probably took a while to write because I'm busy playing BBS. This chapter is just a filler, which is why it doesn't have any actual visitation to any worlds. Enjoy!

I glanced around as I walked forward, glancing down and noticing the same stained glass column from that dream I had back when I was 15. It was the same like the last time, except I looked more grown up. I was still in the same position, propped up looking with my eyes closed as if I were sleeping, the Hope Sword in my hand. Off to the side were smaller pictures, one of Axel, Ienzo, Grandpa, Sora, Donald, Goofy, and surprisingly and strangely enough, Aqua and Ven.

"Why am I back here?"

Because, there are some things that you need to know.

Hey, the mystery voice from before! "What kind of things?"

Things on how to help the ones in need of help, and how to stop the darkness from overtaking the worlds. Many other things as well, including things about yourself.

I was expecting the first few things, but things about myself? "What more do I need to know about myself? I mean, no one knows me better than me."

That is true…One does know themselves better than any others could, but even though you think you may know everything about yourself, you don't.

"Is that even possible?"

Indeed. It is very possible.

"Well, if you say so…Now, could you please explain to me why I'm here?"

To begin with the exact reason, it is because I am here to warn you of the dangers you are to encounter. The Heartless are getting stronger and stronger by the minute the more Organization XIII strives for power. The more power they seek, the more Heartless there are. And the stronger the Heartless are, the more difficult your quest will get.

I sighed. "How can it get more difficult from here?"

Because, the more hearts that the Keyblade releases, the more power the Organization gets.

"What? Are you serious? But how can we get rid of the Heartless without using the Keyblade?"

You cannot. It is impossible to do. And since your weapon also releases hearts like the Keyblade does, it is also giving more power to the Nobodies.

I frowned, staring at my feet. "So, it's a lose-lose situation, right?"

It would seem that way, yes. But you will have to get rid of the heartless using the Keyblade and your sword.

"But you just said-"

What I said was what your weapon and the Keyblade do. I did not say to stop using either weapons to get rid of the Heartless.

I sighed, sitting down and pulling my knees up to my chest. "I guess…that there's no choice but to continue then. Fine."

What is it that you wish to accomplish out of this quest?

"I wish to give someone very special to me a new heart. That's what I was going to do when Xemnas first asked me to help them obtain Kingdom Hearts. I was stupid to believe it would be that easy. I also hope to fix the mistakes that I made. If I can do that, I won't feel like a bad person anymore."

You're not a bad person, child. You have been misled by the wrong side into believing that you would be fine. To fix the mistakes that you have made, and those made by others is a very brave thing to do. The one that is special to you…the one you wish to give a heart…He is a Nobody, isn't he?

"Now, don't you go on and say that Nobodies cannot feel and were never meant to exist!" I exclaimed angrily, gasping as I heard myself shout like that. "I'm sorry…I guess I'm just a bit touchy."

There is nothing to apologize for. It is true that Nobodies cannot and will probably never be able to feel any emotion of any kind, and that they were never meant to exist, but you do not think so, correct?

I nodded. "I know that it is possible for them to feel. I've seen them feel with my very own eyes. I saw him…"

Who, child?

"Roxas…He's a Nobody. And I saw him cry. I don't remember what happened, but he began to cry. The memory of what happened is a fuzzy one, but…I think someone or something went away. Even though Roxas is inside Sora now, I know that independently, he can feel sorrow and other emotions."

And what of the other one? The one who you say is very special to you?

I laughed slightly. "Axel…His name's Axel. And as for him being able to feel…I'm not so sure anymore."

Why is that?

"He left me behind so he could go and try to get Roxas back. But Axel can feel…I know he can, because of this determination, this need to get Roxas back. Although Axel would never admit it, he loves Roxas. They were like brothers, and I know he was sad when Roxas left. But…"

But what?

I frowned. "Axel is so insistent that Nobodies can never be Somebodies. He thinks that they're destined to be emotionless for eternity, and fade away to nothing. But I want to fix that…I don't want him to feel like that. But I want to help him, because I love him."

I'm afraid I cannot tell you how you can help him, but I can tell you that you yourself just might be able to help.

I smiled at that. "Thank you…I…have several other questions to ask. Almost 7 years ago now, two people came to my world. Their names were Ventus and Aqua. They were Keyblade wielders. Several months ago, when I was stationed at Castle Oblivion…I came in contact with Ventus somehow. His heart…is gone…and he's somewhere sleeping. He says that he's waiting for his friends, and one of them is Aqua. I was wondering…could maybe tell me what exactly happened to them?"

Ventus's heart is drifting in between light and dark. It's trying to find its way back to him, but it's finding it hard to do that. As for Aqua…She is trapped in darkness, though her light keeps shining bright to protect her. The time to save them all will come soon. That's why you're here. To save the ones that need to be saved and rescued the most.

"Are you saying that it's…my purpose?"

In a sense, yes, it is. But…you're purpose in life is much more than that. You will just have to wait and see for yourself.

"My heart…" I paused, putting a hand to my chest. "Everyone keeps saying that it's completely pure, full of light and void of darkness. Is that…is that really true?"

It is true. Your heart itself is pure light. Although there are 7 princess's of heart, with pureness in them, yours outnumbers all of them. Unlike the 7 princess's of heart, you were born with a very strong and light filled heart, but when you got a bit older, your light grew to an increasingly large amount.

"How did that happen?"

It is understandable that you would not remember the event on that one day when you were only a small child. I will show you.

I was about to ask how, but I stopped as I felt something going on through my head.

Flashback~16 years ago~

A young Hope sat up in her bed, rubbing her eyes sleepily as she crawled out and grabbed a little cup beside her bed, walking out and into the bathroom, turning on the sink and filling it up with water, sipping it as she walked back into her bedroom. It was early in the morning, the sun just beginning to rise up. Hope smiled slightly as she moved over to the small table in her room, picking up several pieces of paper and some crayons, moving over to sit on the floor and color. Something caused her to look over to her side, the presence of something safe catching her attention.

"Who are you?" Hope asked, a small little orb of light flying inside her room, stopping in front of her face, the small glow it let off lighting up her face.

Do not be afraid, little one, for I am the source of all light, the heart of all hearts. I am Kingdom Hearts.

Hope smiled, cocking her head to the side as she stared at the orb. "Oh, hello, Kingdom Hearts! Nice to meet you!"

Likewise, young Hope. I have come here because I've chosen you as the protector, for your heart is extremely strong and pure.

Hope gave the orb of light a curious glance. "Protector? Of what?"

Of the power I hold inside me. The Protector of Kingdom Hearts and the Light.

Hope frowned worriedly. "Is something trying to hurt the Light?"

The Darkness is trying to take over the light, swallowing the light in peoples hearts and the light of the worlds. If this continues to happen, the darkness will overthrow the light, and consume everything.

"That's awful." Hope stated, frowning sadly.

Small fragments of light always manage to survive in the hearts of children. You're a very special child, for your light grows bigger each day. That is why you're destined to save them all. To help them find their ways out of the darkness and back into the light. The Darkness will never be able to touch your light and steal it away. Your heart will forever be void of any darkness, and always plentiful of light. A time will come in the future where you will have to make choices on how you wish to use that light, whether it be to fight the darkness with, save others with it, or both. Whichever choice you make will still save everything. For you, little one, are the key to the light.

"A Key? Hmm…I don't really get a lot of this stuff that you just said, Kingdom Hearts, but the part about saving and helping people…I'll always do that. I like helping others."

I do not expect you to understand at a young age like this, child, but when you're older, you will figure it out. All the pieces will come into place. Just remember, believe in the light, for it is the only way to get you out of the dark.

Hope smiled. "Ok! I'll never forget!"

Young Hope, you will be a savior and the light to guide those that have fallen into the dark. For you're the Key.

End Flashback~

I gasped as the memory ended, putting a hand to my chest. "You mean…that voice was you, wasn't it…Kingdom Hearts?"

It was. When you were born, the pure light inside of you was already detectable. It was also seen that you would always be a pure person, never giving into darkness. That's why I chose you.

"Are you saying…that the entire reason Xemnas is so intent on trying to use me is because I'm really the Key to Kingdom Hearts?"

I loaned you half of my power that day, 16 years ago. Only you, and the wielders of the Keyblade, may have the authority to open the doors, though you are the main key to those doors. It was smart of you to leave while you still could, or those doors would've been opened by now.

"I see…I think…I understand what I must do now. I have to save the light, and keep those doors safe. I have help the ones that have strayed off the path of light and steered onto the path of darkness. My sole purpose…is to protect the things that matter the most, isn't it? Light is very important, and the people that are in danger because of the heartless are important. Their lives matter, like everything else important."

You now understand your task. All of this information will be useful to you on your quest. My work here is done, child.

My eyes widened slightly and stood back up. "Wait! How can I…is there a way for me to ever speak with you whenever I want to?"

You can always talk with me in your sleep whenever you wish to. Just think about it, and it will happen. And now…it's time for you to wake up and continue your quest.

I felt my eyes beginning to drift closed, falling into unconsciousness again.

A/N: I liked how this turned out. I think I did pretty good :D! Hope you enjoyed! LATER TATERS!