Thechaosmaster: Hello everybody, and welcome to the sequel to DigiHearts: Hazards Fate, DigiHearts 2: Hazards Journey! Now then, this prologue is by far the longest ever written, if not, it could be close! Now then, this chapter has the whole Roxas story part of KH2 in it. This is why it is so long. Now then, just to let you all know, Xakatto, or Xak for short, is my OC, he is Takato's Nobody,now then, I hope you all enjoy this chapter, it was fun to write, even when I added in some original content for Axel, well then, enjoy!

Disclaimer means that I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Digimon.

"Xakatto" = normal speech

'Xakatto' = thinking/ Mental conversation with Hazzado

"Xakatto" = Hazzado's speech with Xak/Takato

«Xakatto»= change in scene/ change in day

«Xakatto» Computer voice

Prologue: Xakatto and Roxas: the last week

There was the sound of an ocean, then a boy's voice said, "A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory, a far-off memory that's like a scattered dream. I want to line the peices up, yours, and mine."

Then there were memories. Of a brown haired boy with yellow goggles, he saw a boy with spiky hair, he saw a lot of things, but then he saw the same boy enter a strange castle, and then he saw a girl in a white dress drawing a picture of both the Goggle-Headed boy, and the spiky haired boy in some sort of pod, then both boys ended up inside a pod, the same one that the girl had drawn, then the boys fell asleep, inside the pods. Then there was the same boys lying on a beach holding hands with a different girl and a silver haired boy.

Then two new boys fell from where the first were laying down, the first looked just like the one wearing the goggles, while the other boy had an all white shirt with a red patch on the shoulders with a cross like zipper, black and grey pants that go all the way down to his black and silver flat top shoes with red laces, and a black band on his pointer finger and a white band on his middle finger. Then the new boy with goggles took a step and soon the whole world became a sea of doves.

Then there was a dark beach, and there was a figure standing there almost like he was waiting for someone, then a dark portal opened up and two figures wearing the same black hooded coat appeared, with the hoods over their heads to hide who they were.

The figure that was there first said, "You guys have arrived. I've been to see them… they look a lot like the two of you."

Then the second figure asked, "Who are you?"

The first figure said, "I'm what's left. Or… I'm all there ever was."

Then the third hooded figure said, "He meant your name."

Then the first figure said, "My name is of no importance. What about you guys, do you remember your true names?"

Then second figure said, "My true name is…"

Then, at the same time the third figure said, "My true name is…"

Then the third figure had memories, of the Goggle-Head boy. Seeing his life through his eyes, but the memories were incomplete. They felt, scattered.

Then a silver haired boy asked, "Giving up already? If there are any other worlds out there, why did we end up on this one?" The memories continued to play out, but they seemed like they were playing through a scratched up DVD player.

Then the memories ended. And in a room a boy with light red eyes, messy brown hair, wearing pj's woke up and said, "It seems like it's starting." This boy, was known as Xakatto, or as his friends call him 'Xak' for short, then he got dressed in his light red sneakers, long black jeans, a red shortsleeved shirt, a red and black hooded jacket, a pair of red goggles, and finally, around his neck, was four triangles, that didn't connect. Then Xak went to go meet up with his friends, of Twilight Town.

On the way to the Usual Place, Xak ran into a boy that had an all white shirt with a red patch on the shoulders, with a cross like zipper, black and grey pants that go all the way down to his black and silver flat top shoes with red laces, and a black band on his pointer finger and a white band on his middle finger. then Xak said, "Hey, Roxas, how you doing?"

The boy, now known as Roxas sighed then said, "Oh, hey Xak, you know, I had another dream about him."

Xak asked, "Sora?" The spiky headed teen nodded then Xak said, "Same here, a boy named Takato has been in my dreams for the past couple of days now."

Roxas then said, "What do you think it's all about, Xakatto?"

Xak shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, but, come on, Hayner is probably waiting for us."

Roxas nodded then they headed to their "gang's" "hideout" where a tall boy with bright blond hair, wearing green cameo pants and sneakers, and black T-shirt was standing around, this is Hayner.

Another boy wearing a red blue and white shirt that says "Dog Street" on the side, a black and silver headband, blue jeans and red sneakers, this is Pence.

And a girl with bright green eyes, brown hair, this girl is Olette, was wearing an orange dress with white flowers on them, and teal pants with blue shoes, were all chatting about some crazy story that Hayner was telling.

But Xak and Roxas weren't listening to it. Roxas was thinking about the dreams he's been having. And Xak was thinking, 'Another dream about Takato and Sora. Naminé must be doing her work perfectly. I know that this is all a virtual world and all, but, I just wish that DiZ wouldn't treat me like I was a disgrace, and that me looking like Takato was the only thing that kept him from wiping my memories. And, I'm not sure what he thinks about all this, but from our first encounter, he seemed to be okay with me. And those two, at least they talked to me like I was Takato, even though I'm not. But, Rika, she truly has grown. At least I was able to see Takato one more time, before being sent here. That was all I asked, I just wanted to see Takato one last time before being sent here, to this place. I swear, DiZ has got to be the biggest Nobody hater of all time. Whatever.'

«The first day»

Hayner then said, "Man, doesn't that tick you off?"

Pence nodded and said, "Yeah, that's just wrong."

Olette nodded with a frown then said, "Seifer's gone too far this time."

Then the gang looked at Roxas and Xak and they both nodded. "I mean, it's true that stuff's been stolen around town. And we've got a score to settle with Seifer and everything. So if he wants to think we did it, I can't really blame him. See… that's not what really bugs me. What REALLY bugs me is that he's goin' around tellin' everybody we're the thieves! Now the whole town and their mothers are treating us like the KLEPTO CLUB! Have you ever been this ticked off before in your life? 'Cause I haven't. Nuh-uh, NEVER." Hayner said with anger rising in his voice during his rant.

Xak then thought, 'If only they knew. But man, I've got to at least give DiZ some props, he's managed to get everyone's personality perfectly, I guess me being the only member to actually live in the real town for about two months worked for me.'

Then Hayner said, "Now… what to do."

Xak then thought, 'Yep, even after a month here, it's hard to tell that this is just a computer world. And I'm in full control of it, to an extent, right, Hazzado? I wonder what Takato is really like, in a fight.'

Then a deep voice said, "While it's true that my powers allow you to hack into any computer, it can't allow you to modify this world as you see fit. Remember, this is just like a computer game, and you are the player, not the programmer. And you did fight Takato back in the castle during last year, remember?"

Xak mentally nodded then thought, 'I know that, but that was more of a friendly spar then a fight. But please, tell me more about him, tell me about Takato, please?'

The embodiment of hazard said, "Well, he was just like you, in fact, I'm the only reason why you turned out the way you are, while your personality is based off of Takato, there are some similarities, and there are some differences. I'll start with what you know of the similarities. For example, both you and Takato have an knights like act, you both have a code of honour, and while the two of you maybe different beings, you are still part of each other. And you each have high regards and loyalty to your friends. And finally, what I think to be the most interesting shared trait that you two share, the goggles."

Xak then said, 'Well, I like wearing them, they feel, natural. To me anyways.'

Hazzado nodded then said, "Right. Now then, time to explain the differences between the two of you. I'll start with the anger problems. While the two of you have some anger issues, Takato was able to keep himself under control better then you can. It could be because he is my chosen vessel, and he could handle my powers more, fluently, so to speak, but it could also be that it is because you two are different, even if you are his Nobody, you have some control over your anger, but you do have the tendency to get angry, very easy I might add.

Next, is the way you two fight, now when this started all the way back when you and Roxas first woke up, without a name for each other, you had the Hazardous Claws, and while you did fight the same way Takato did, at first, you started to develop your own fighting style with them. Takato would always fight like a savage animal since I gave him full control over my powers, he fought with great strength and speed, he would also sometimes combine magic into his attacks to make them stronger.

You on the other hand would fight with a different style. While you fought like an animal, you fought differently, you would stay back and fight with a more careful and thought out approach. And while I don't know much about how he used the two Keyblades, I do know this, when Takato gave his life for Sora and Kairi one year ago, I left him, and soon I found the only person who I could call a worthy vessel, and it turned out, to be his Nobody."

Xak smiled then he heard Roxas say, "Uh, well… We could find the real thrives. That would set the record straight."

Then Pence said, "Hey, that sounds fun!"

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah, let's go and find the thieves."

Hayner asked, "What about Seifer?"

Xak said, "First things first."

Roxas nodded and said, "Right, we gotta clear our names. Once we find the real culprit, everyone will get off our backs."

Hayner growled at annoyance but was interrupted by Pence saying, "Oh, no! They're gone! Our _ are gone!" Pence then rubbed his throat, like he just lost something important.

Then Hayner then asked, "All our _ are gone?" Then Hayner grabbed his throat in surprise.

Then Olette asked, "You can't say _ why not?"

Xak then thought, 'There is no way that this is normal, I mean it's one thing to take someone's _, but to take the word _, this has Nobodies written all over it.'

Hazzado gave him a mental nod then said, "So it seems, but why would they steal those items in the first place?"

Xakatto thought, 'While we higher Nobodies can think and plan, the lesser ones do have intelligence, but remember, in here, we're nothing but data, the Nobodies can't tell the difference between the two.'

Hazzado then asked, "So, you think that the Organization is trying to get you guys back?"

Xak gave him a mental nod then thought, 'Knowing them, yes. And it won't be long now, and knowing them, they're going to send someone who we trust to try to bring us back, that means they're going send Axel soon. But, if I'm correct, Naminé said that Sora and Takato's memories will be restored on the sixth day, that means that Axel will arrive sometime before then.'

Hazzado then asked, "What are you going to do when he does? He was your best friend while you were in the Organization, and he was your Somebody's friend while he was growing up."

Xak nodded then smiled and asked, 'Yeah, do you remember his face when I called him "Lea" when I first met him? I swear, I'd never seen anyone stutter that much before in my life!'

Then Hazzado asked, "Is there anyone besides Lea that you miss, Xak?"

Xak's answer was interrupted by Pence asking, "But you do understand what I'm saying, right? Our _ are gone!"

Roxas then said, "Stolen… And not just the _. But the word _ they stole it, too!"

Hayner then said, "What kind of thief if that? Seifer could have pulled that off."

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah."

Hayner then said, "All right, time for some recon!"

Everyone nodded then they headed out the door but Xak and Roxas became sluggish, and they fell to the ground.

«Undisclosed location»

A mans voice say, "Their hearts are returning. Doubtless they'll awaken very soon."

«Back with Roxas and Xakatto»

The two boys woke up from their sudden sleep spell and Xak thought, 'It's happening faster then I expected. You felt that, right Hazzado?'

The being of hazard nodded and said, "Yes, I have. That was Takato's heart, it was resonating with my own. It won't be very long now, are you sure you want to return to him, Xak? All you have to do is be in close proximity of him, and I could just enter Takato, then you and he could be your own person."

Xak shook his head mentally then thought, 'No. If I don't return to Takato, then he'll only be weak, I wanted for so long to feel whole again, and now, I can.'

Then the two boys got up and brushed themselves off. Then Olette walked in and said, "Roxas, Xak, c'mon."

The two boys nodded then walked into the train district, where they saw the gang at an armor shop, then Hayner said, "Over here!"

Then the boys walked up to the shop and Xak thought, 'I want to tell Roxas everything, but it's not the right time for it.'

Hazzado then said, "I know, you don't want to keep this a secret from him, but it's not the right time. Once you decide to explain it to him, he might not believe you."

Xak nodded then thought, 'I wonder if Rika will show up at the mansion for our usual meeting routine?'

Hazzado then smirked and asked, "You have feelings for her, right?"

Xak blushed and thought, 'Well, duh! Takato loved her, and I am his Nobody, so, can you blame me?'

Hazzado laughed then said, "I sure hope that Takato doesn't find out. Even if you are his Nobody, he will still kill you!"

Xak ignored the hazard then caught up with the group once there, Pence said, "Let's get this investigation underway."

Then the owner of the armor stand said, "Yo, Roxas, Xak. Never thought you two would do such a rotten thing…"

Roxas then yelled, "We didn't steal anything, all right?"

Xak nodded and said, "He's right!"

The owner said, "I'd like to believe you guys, but… who else would steal that stuff?"

Roxas asked, "What stuff?"

Then the owner said in an angry voice, "As if you didn't know. Hey, I'm not gonna tell you. Go ask at the accessory shop."

The gang then walked up ton the accessory shop and Hayner said, "Go on, Roxas, Xak— ask her."

Roxas then approached the women at the counter, who said, "Oh, it's you, Roxas, Xak… Please don't let me down. You two used to be two of my favorite customers. "

Roxas said, "I'm not a thief!"

Xak then said, "Neither am I. Everyone knows me as the "Knight of Twilight Town." Why would I tarnish the name I've made out for myself?"

The owner said, "Okay…"

Then Roxas said, "It's no fun having everyone suspecting us, ya know."

The owner then said, "Then you guys have got to find a way to clear your names. The women at the candy shop is pretty disappointed, too."

Then the gang visited the old women that runs the candy shop, who asked, "Xak? Roxas? Have any of you seen my cat around?"

Roxas and Xak said, "Er…" Then both boys looked up and saw the cat.

Xak then gave Roxas a boost, who then climbed up and grabbed the candy shop owners cat, and safely returned it to her, then she said, "Thank you, Roxas,
Xak."

Roxas then asked, "Did they steal something from you, too?"

The shop owner nodded and said, "Oh, my, yes. Something important."

Xak then said, "Just so you know, we didn't do it."

The old lady said, "I believe you."

Roxas smiled then said, "Thanks for that, ma'am."

Xak then asked, "So what did they take from you."

The shop owner said, "My _. My precious _."

Hayner then said, "Looks like the culprit is going around stealing _."

And Olette said, "And not just _. But the word _, too."

Pence then said, "This isn't your average thief…"

Olette then said, "I wonder if Seifer would know anything about this."

Xak then said, "We gotta talk to him. C'mon, to the sandlot!"

The quintuplet then ran off to the sandlot, once there they found three people, one was short kid that looked like a mage, another was a blue haired girl wearing light grey shorts and a blue sleeveless shirt, and the other was a tall dark skinned man, wearing black pants, and a red sleeveless shirt. Then the small kid pointed to the gang and the women said in a voice that sounded plain and simple, "Thieves."

Then the man said, "That was low, y'know!"

Then Hayner said, "Oh yeah?"

Then a tall man with a white cape walked in and said, "Nice comeback there, blondie."

Hayner then asked, "What'd you say!?"

The man, who was wearing a blue zipped up shirt and a black beanie, this was Seifer, said, "You can give us back the _ now."

Then the other man, known as Rai, sometimes Raijin said, "Yeah! You're the only ones who would take it, y'know?"

Then Seifer said, "That was undeniable proof that we totally owned you lamers. So what did you do? Burn it? Ha, not that we need some _ to prove that you're losers."

Then the women known as, Fuu or sometimes Fujin said, "Replay!"

Then Seifer started laughing then he said, "Now you're talking!" Then Seifer and his gang took a battle position. Then so did Roxas and the others. Then Seifer said, "I guess if you get on your knees and beg, MAYBE I'll let it slide."

Xak was about to punch the man, when Roxas walked up to Seifer then bowed to Seifer, but he couldn't help but notice the Struggle bats that were in Roxas's sight. Then Hayner said, "Roxas!"

Then Xak saw a struggle bat with a hand guard and he dashed for it as Roxas went for the one that looked like a wand.

Then Xak said, "If you fight Roxas, you fight me as well."

Roxas then said, "Xak, stay out of this. This is my fight!"

Xak was about to respond, but he simply nodded, then he watched Roxas kick the pants off of Seifer, then Xak gave Roxas a man hug then he saw Pence holding a camera then he took the picture, but then a strange creature in a silver outfit circled around him and stole his camera.

Xak then thought, 'I knew it, Nobodies. That was a Dusk.'

Hayner then asked, "What was that?"

Olette then said, "The thief?"

Xak then said, "Guys, stay here! Roxas, let's go!"

Roxas nodded then followed the Goggle-Headed boy to the woods, then Xak said, "It's heading to the abandoned mansion, we have to stop it!"

Roxas then asked, "Who do you think that was?"

Xak then angrily said, "Whoever they are, I'm going to teach them to never cross me."

Roxas then said, "Yeash, it was only a camera. You're acting like they just kicked your puppy."

Then Xak heard the Hazards voice say, "He's right, kid. You need to control yourself. Remember what I said before? You need to have more control over yourself."

Xak then took a deep breath then said, "You're right. Sorry, Roxas. Let's go!" Then Xak thought, 'I just hope that I can summon my Keyblade.'

Hazzado then said, "You remember your encounter with Takato in the castle, right? You remember how the two of you seemed to be the only ones that didn't really fight each other. You just challenged him to a spar, then after a while, the two of you were exhausted, then you told him that you had fun and you traveled with him. In fact you were the one who helped him when he needed it. The members thought that you and Axle had betrayed the Organization, but in fact, some of it's members were planing on taking over, the two of you helped dispose of the traitors, and you even told Takato who you are, and after Naminé explain how he was going to put Takato to sleep so he could rest, he gave you his Keyblades. All you have to do, is call upon one, and it shall appear. Just like before."

Xak mentally nodded then he and Roxas dashed off after the Dusk. Once they reached the old mansion, Xak saw the Dusk was just waiting for them, he also noticed two figures hiding in the trees, he gave them a look, then the two figures nodded, then he caught up with Roxas and the Dusk, who unzipped it's mouth, then said, "We have come for you, my lieges."

Roxas was taken back by this, but not Xak, he got out his weapon, and Roxas got the message, then he too brought out his struggle weapon, then the boys tried to attack the thing, and when they got close, they felt something inside them trigger, then in a flash, they circled around the Nobody, and they tried to attack but their weapons didn't seemed to do a thing.

Then Xak said, "Come on, we could really use something useful right about now."

Then Roxas's sword began to digitalize and so did Xak's, soon both boys were holding a strange weapon. Roxas was holding a silver key shaped sword with a golden hand guard and a crown shaped blade. Xak was holding a hammer like weapon, it was red and had four claws that extended out to form a hammer edge, and a single claw going in the opposite way, it also had a black zig zag line on it, and the handle was blue and had a black hand guard.

Xak then thought, 'The Zero's Vaccine Reverse.'

Hazzado said, "Yes, one of the two Keyblades Takato obtained after returning to a human, and one of the Keyblades you used shortly after returning from the castle."

Xak then said, "Roxas, use that to defeat the creature!"

Roxas asked, "But, what is this thing?"

Xak simply said, "Just use it like a sword, trust me!"

Roxas nodded then he and Xak dashed at the creature, this time, it appeared to do more then just go through it, they seemed to do some serious damage, then after a few quick strikes, the creature was destroyed, and all that was left were the pictures, then the Keyblades vanished into data, then Xak said, "Go and bring those to the group."

Roxas asked, "What about you?"

Xak looked up at the trees and said, "I've got a few things I need to take care of first. Don't worry, I'll meet up with you guys later, just go."

Roxas nodded then he noticed that his sword was gone, he just shrugged it off then went back to the usual place, once he was gone, Xak said, "He's gone. You guys can come out now!"

Then two figures jumped out of the trees. One was a girl with ginger colored hair wearing a long pare of yellow pants, yellow steel-toed boots with yin yang symbols on them, a light blue shirt with yellow coat and a yellow cloak with the same yin yang symbol on it.

The second was a dark skinned boy with short blue hair, green sneakers with small metal disks on the sides, long green pants with metal kneeplates on them, a light green shirt with an image of a shield on the front, a light green coat with a green cloak with a shield design on it.

The girl then ran up the Xak and gave him a hug then said, "Xak, thank goodness you're all right!"

Xakatto laughed then said, "Rika, remember what I've told you before, I may look like your boyfriend, but I'm not! We're two different people."

Rika nodded then said, "I know that! But still, you look so much like my Goggle-Head, I just can't help but to feel worried about you."

Xak nodded and said, "I know, and Takato's worried about you as well, Rika."

The boy asked in a bit of surprise in his voice, "You know?"

Xak nodded and said, "The memories are coming back at an alarming rate, Henry, but they only come in static, I swear, Takato must have really fortified his mind, it seems that he'll be up and ready to go in a couple of days. How's things on your end?"

The boy, now known as Henry said, "DiZ still doesn't like the fact that we're visiting you in this world, he says that you shouldn't even have your memories of who you used to be. But we've managed to keep him from doing such a thing."

Xak smiled then said, "That, and Naminé won't let anything happen to her older brother. So, how long have you guys frozen time now?"

Rika then said, "Since Roxas left, he probably noticed it, but thinks that he's just tired."

Xak nodded and said, "I swore that I would protect him, no matter what. And that it what I plan on doing."

Henry nodded then said, "Can you feel him yet, Xak?"

Xakatto nodded and said, "Yeah, both him and Hazzardmon, is he sleeping now?"

Rika nodded and said, "Yeah, he went there shortly after you and Roxas went digital."

Xak smiled then said, "He really was a cool being to hang around with, but I kind of wished he didn't call me "Xakattomon" all the time."

Rika laughed and said, "Oh, don't worry, he calls me "Rikamon" at times, even though he's smarter then before, he seemed to have kept that one small quirk."

Xak laughed then said, "Well, whatever, I guess I should head out now, it was good to see you guys again!"

Henry nodded then said, "You too, Xakatto. Stay safe."

Rika nodded and said in a serious voice, "And be wary, if a Dusk could get in here, there's no telling how long until the Organization gets in here."

Xak nodded and said, "I know. And I know that they will send someone who me and Roxas could trust to bring us back. Which will most likely be Axel."

Rika then asked, "He used to be Lea, right?"

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah, and because of Hazzado, I was able to have all of Takato's memories, and I even confronted him, and Saïx about it, they seemed to be surprised to see me, Axel in particular, especially when I called him, Lea. He was definitely taken by surprise, that's for sure, well later you two, take care now!"

Rika nodded and said, "You too!" Then both she and Henry disappeared.

Xak then ran off to catch up with Roxas, who was just getting to the entrance of the forest, then Xak said, "Roxas, wait up!"

Roxas looked up and said, "Xak? What happened? It felt like time had stopped moving again."

Xak then said, "I promise you, I'll tell you what's going on around town one day, but not now. Alright?"

Roxas nodded and said, "Alright, c'mon the gang is waiting for us!"

Xak nodded then the duo returned to the Usual Place, and showed the gang pictures of Xak and Roxas and Hayner asked, "What's this?"

Xak said, "We were his first customers after he took over the shop."

Then Roxas said, "So we took a picture together."

Olette then said, "It's a really nice photo. Oh…"

Then Pence said, "Hey! You just said "photo"! "

Then Hayner said, "So, Roxas, Xak— tell us about the picture thief."

Xak and Roxas shook their heads and Roxas said, "Not much to say. The pictures were just lying there."

Hayner then asked, "Then how do we prove we weren't the ones who took 'em? It's a GIRL…"

Olette then said, "You look happy, Roxas."

"Do not." Roxas denied.

Pence then asked, "So, like, anybody else notice that all the stolen photos are either of Roxas, or Xak?"

Olette then said, "Ohh. So that's why everyone thought it was us."

Then Hayner said, "You mean Seifer didn't go around accusing us after all?"

Roxas asked, "Are they really all of us?"

Pence nodded and showed the pictures, one was of them and the candy shop owner, another was of Roxas being beaten by Seifer, another was of Roxas and Xak duking it out at a tournament. Another was of the whole gang standing outside of the mansion gates. Then Pence said, "Right? Every single one. Wouldn't it be weird if the thief wanted to steal the real Roxas and Xak or something?"

Hayner laughed and said, "C'mon, get serious. Why would anyone want to steal a couple of boneheads like Roxas and Xak?"

Then the two boys said, "Oh, thanks." Then everyone started laughing, then they heard the sound of a train passing over head. Then the gang left the Usual Place and Xak said, "Well, I'm going to the old mansion for a while."

Roxas then said, "You've been going there a lot since summer started, Xak."

Xak laughed then said, "What can I say, there's something about that place that makes me feel, like I'm home."

Roxas waved it off and said, "Whatever."

Roxas then walked away, once he was sure that Roxas was not to close to hear him, Xak said in a more serious voice, "I know you're there, Lea."

Then a figure in a black hooded outfit walked out of the alleyway then said, "So, you do remember me, Xak, I'm flattered."

Xak then said, "Save the chitchat, Axel, I've told you before, this is something that we chose to do. We have our Somebodies to find. Look, Lea…"

Axel then took off his hood to reveal that his hair looked like fire, then he said, "Don't use my human name, it's Axel, got it memorized?"

Xak laughed then he hugged Axel and said, "You have no idea how much I've missed you, Axel."

Axel then said, "Hey, hey! Don't get my coat all wet, I just had it cleaned. So, I'm guessing that asking you to come back won't be possible then, right?"

Xak shook his head and said, "No, sorry, Axel, but listen, visit Takato, he still remembers you, the old you, back when you guys lived at Hollow Bastion."

Axle frowned then folded his arms then said, "But, I want you guys back, you seem to remember me, but what about Roxas?"

Xak shook his head then answered sadly with, "Sorry, DiZ wouldn't allow him to keep his memories, but I know, that soon enough, he will remember."

Axel then smiled then said, "Yeah, well, nice to see you, Xak. I want you to know, I will meet, Takato face to face, but not now. I'm not ready. And I won't stop trying to get you guys back either."

Xak nodded, then he said, "Well then, we'll just have to fight to see what happens."

Axel nodded then smiled and said, "So it seems, think you boys can handle me?"

Xak then said, "Well, I'm not sure fighting two on one is fair, but I think that you and Roxas should have one final fight, later Axel!"

Axel nodded then disappeared in a spiral of red flames, then Xak thought, 'Lea, I hope that we can be friends again.'

«Meanehile in an unknown location»

A man wrapped up in red bandages was seen at a computer and another man standing next to him, with Rika and Henry standing in a corner, then the man in bandages said, "Organization miscreants … They've found us."

Then Rika nodded and said, "True, but why would Xak just talk with Axel?"

Henry looked at her and said, "Because, he was once his best friend, both in the Organization, and when Takato was growing up in Hollow Bastion."

Then the cloaked figure asked, "But… why would the Nobodies steal photographs?"

Henry then said, "Both are nothing more then data to them."

Then the man nodded and said, "The fools could never tell the difference. We're running out of time. Naminé must make haste."

Rika then said, "She can only go so fast, DiZ. You know who she is, who Roxas is, and more importantly, who Xak is. Roxas is Sora's Nobody, while Xak is Takato's, your own son's Nobody! He knows more about the Organization then we can ever think possible, and Naminé is your daughter's Nobody. Just give her more time, that's all she needs!"

DiZ simply growled and said, "Fine!"

«The second Day»

Xak and Roxas headed to the Usual Pace when they saw a man in a black coat pass by, they continued into their hide out, and saw that everyone was eating blue Ice cream, Hayner handed the boys two of them and Xak licked then he smiled then said, "Salty, no sweet!"

Pence then said, "Do you guys think we'll always be together like this?"

Olette then said, "I sure hope so."

Hayner then asked, "Huh? Where did that come from?"

Pence then said, "Oh, well, you know. Just thinking out loud."

Then Hayner said, "Well, I doubt we can be together forever. But isn't that what growing up's all about? What's important isn't how often we see each other, but how often we think about each other. Right?"

Pence laughed then asked, "Get that off a fortune cookie?"

Then Hayner said, "That's it, no more ice cream for you! Man, today's turning into a real drag.'"

Then Olette said, "Maybe because of yesterday's memory thief."

Hayner got up then said, "Nuh-uh. You know what it is? We don't want summer vacation to be over. That's all! So, how about this? We all go to the beach! And why do we go to the beach? Because we haven't gone once this entire vacation! Blue seas! Blue skies! Let's just get on the train and GO! No? Aw, c'mon!"

Then Roxas said, "Maybe you forgot, but we're broke."

Then Hayner said, "Maybe you forgot I'm smart!" Then Hayner ran out the door, with Pence and Olette not to far behind him.

Xak then said, "C'mon Roxas, the gang's waiting!"

Roxas nodded then both he and Xak made they're way to the Back Ally where they saw Hayner, who said, "We're going to Market Street!" The the gang ran off to Market Street

Xak and Roxas then headed after them, and soon they saw Hayner and the gang staring at a Struggle poster, then Hayner said, "Just two days to go. The three of us have to make the finals!"

Xak then said, "Sorry, but I'm not going to be participating in this match this year."

Then everyone asked "WHAT!?"

Xak then repeated, "I said, I'm not going to be participating in this match this year."

Hayner asked, "Well, why not?"

Xak smirked, then he said, "Because, I don't feel like wiping the floor with your faces two years in a row, that's why."

Then Pence and Olette started laughing, while Hayner and Roxas said, "HEY!"

Xak then said, "That, and I've got things to do."

Pence asked, "Like what?"

Xak simply put his finger to his lips and said, "Sorry, that's a secret."

Hayner then shrugged his shoulders and said "Well then." Hayner then turned to Roxas and said, "You and I have to make it to the finals! That way, no matter who wins, the five of us split the prise!"

Roxas then said, "Okay, you're on."

Pence then said, "You two are gonna clean up!"

Olette then said, "Go get 'em!"

Then Roxas and Hayner crossed arms and Hayner said, "It's a promise!"

Xak then said, "Just do us a favor, try not to embarrass us, will you?" Then Xak ran off into the distance, laughing.

Roxas and Hayner said, "Hey!" Then the two boys started chasing the Goggle-Head, then Hayner said, "I'll get you, Goggle-Head!"

Xak laughed at the insult, then he said, "Hey, cut it out!"

Olette then said, "Guys, c'mon on!"

After a few minutes of chasing Xak, Hayner and the group gathered and Hayner said, "Now, let's get down to business. One ticket to the beach is 900 munny. How much for five of us?"

Then after doing some quick math, Olette said, "4500 munny."

Hayner nodded then asked, "And 300 each to spend there. What's that for all of us?"

Again Olette did the math and said, "1500 munny. A total of 6000 munny."

Roxas then asked, "To spend on what?"

Hayner replied with, "Pretzels, of course! What else is there?"

Roxas then said, "Well, there's always watermelon."

Hayner said, "Too pricey. They're, like, 2000 munny apiece."

Xak nodded and said, "Pretzels it is."

Then Hayner asked, "Now, where were we?"

Olette then said, "We need 4500 munny altogether. But, all we have is…"

Pence then said, "I've got 800."

Olette then said, "…650."

Roxas then said, "150. Sorry."

Xak then said, "350. What do you think I do in my spare time?"

Hayner then said, "That's 1950 munny! We need another 2550. Let's find ourselves some odd jobs and earn some dough! We have 'til the train leaves to earn 900 munny each!" Hayner then ran off then said, "Meet at the station with cash in hand!"

Pence then asked, "Didn't he say he had it covered?"

Roxas said, "Whatever. Those pretzels are sounding pretty good."

Then Xak said, "Yeah, and that trip to the beach is sounding pretty good and relaxing right about now." Then he thought, 'Although, I doubt that DiZ would even allow us to go to the beach. Man, I wouldn't mind actually going to the beach for a while.'

Then Hazzado said, "Indeed, you could actually enjoy the peace and relaxation on the beach this year. Too bad that if you did, it would just make another gate for the Nobodies to enter through."

Xakatto nodded then thought, 'I know, I know. But still… can't DiZ just allow us to go, if the Nobodies did show up, I would tell the others to run, then I would take care of them.'

Hazzado then asked, "Remember you need to keep who you are a secret. You can't let Roxas know yet. And now, you remember what I asked you yesterday, is there anyone you miss?"

Xak thought about it then said, 'I guess, I guess that I miss Larxene, she was one of the few members that actually seemed nice, before she turned on the Organization and… Wait! Why am I telling you this? I've got to find some jobs to do!'

Xak then went to the Market Street: Station Heights, then he applied for a job as a Grandstander. He was able to keep the ball in the air for 300 consecutive hits. But, soon he got distracted by seeing familiar people standing on the rooftops, watching him. Then he dropped the ball, and he tried again, but knowing that those two were watching him, made it harder to focus and he kept dropping the ball. Then he ran out of tries and the one who hired him said, "Wow! You're the best!" The little girl then gave him 50 munny.

***received 50 munny***

Xak did a few more odd jobs, like mail delivery, Cargo Climb, a bee exterminator, putting up posters, and while he was doing some of these jobs, he would see Roxas doing the other ones. While he was doing the Grandstander, Roxas would be doing the Mail Delivery, while he was putting up posters, he would catch Roxas doing junk clean up. After an hour of doing some odd jobs, Xak had finally saved up enough munny. Then he met up with Roxas who had just earned enough munny as well.

The two boys then ran up to the Station Plaza, once there, they saw Hayner and the gang waiting for them, Hayner waved and Xak waved back, then they walked up to the gang and Hayner asked, "All present and accounted for?"

Pence then asked, "What've we got?"

Roxas then said, "Let's see… Just this." Roxas then showed the gang his 900 munny.

Then Hayner said, "Good job. What about you, Goggle-Head? "

Xak asked, "Why does everyone keep calling me that? Anyways, I've got the same amount."

Olette then collected the munny and put it into an orange bag, then said, "Nice work, everyone. Added to what we started with, we now have… Tada! 6000 munny!"

Hayner then said, "Sweet!"

Olette then gave Roxas the pouch and said, "Let's get tickets!"

Then Pence and Olette ran off towards the station and Hayner, Roxas and Xak were the only ones who didn't move, then Hayner said, "We can't be together forever… so we'd better make the time we do have something to remember."

Roxas and Xak said, "Huh?"

Hayner said, "Gotcha!" Then punched Roxas on the shoulder and ran off.

Xak and Roxas were about to follow them, but a stick was thrown at the two of them, Xak jumped out of the way, but Roxas tripped. Xakatto looked at his "friends" and saw that they were confused, then he looked back to Roxas and saw a black cloaked person helping Roxas up, who then got a weird expression on his face, then he noticed the slightest movement of a hand going into Roxas's pocket, then taking out the munny pouch, then he thought, 'It's him.'

Hazzado gave him a mental nod, then he said, "Yes, indeed. He seems to be preventing us from going to the beach."

Xak then thought, 'Guess this means that DiZ won't be letting us have the trip then. Well, I could always go to the mansion during the Struggle Tournament. It's been a while since I've seen Naminé, and what kind of a older brother would I be, if I didn't check up on my sister every now and again?'

Hazzado answered with, "A terrible one, that's what."

Xak nodded then he saw the cloaked figure vanish and he head Hayner said, "Roxas, Xakatto! Three minutes!"

Xak and Roxas turned back to the figure and saw that he was gone. Roxas and Xak nodded then they ran into the station, where Hayner said, "Five students."

Pence then said, "Roxas, the money."

Then Roxas tried to find the pouch and he said, "Wait." Roxas searched over and he realized that the pouch was gone, then he said, "No!"

Hayner asked, "Huh?"

Then Xak thought, 'You know, if they wanted to keep us off the train, they could've at least sent Rika or Henry to steal it, you know, instead of it seeming like the gang not noticing that Roxas had the munny one second ago, then having it just vanish into thin air. Ya' know?'

Hazzado nodded and said, "Yeah, I know, maybe you could complain about it to Naminé and the others when you go to the mansion."

Xak nodded then he heard Roxas say, "He took it!" Roxas then headed for the exit of the station.

Then Olette asked, "Where are you going?"

Roxas said, "Remember when I fell? I had the money before that. I bet that guy took it!"

Hayner asked, "Guy?"

Roxas then said, "He couldn't have gotten too far…"

Hayner asked, "What are you talking about? There was no guy."

Roxas then said, "But he…" Then the train bell went off Roxas then looked at Xak and said, "Xak, you jumped before I fell, did you see anything?"

Xak then thought, 'Oh, crud, now I wish that I'd actually had taken that fall now. What do I say?'

Hazzado said, "Just tell them that you jumped because you thought someone was attacking you. I mean, you have always been a little jumpy so, it would make a good cover."

Xak gave a mental nod then said, "Sorry, it's just, I confused you falling for someone throwing something at you, and I guess I jumped out of reflex."

Roxas then said, "There wasn't… Really?"

Pence then said, "Oh, boy."

Roxas then asked, "There wasn't anyone… there?"

The gang then decided to climb up the station clock tower and watch the sunset. Everyone eating their favorite flavor of ice cream, Sea-Salt Ice Cream, well everyone but Roxas, who seemed down about not going to the beach, and wasn't eating his while it just melted.

Then Olette said, "It's melting."

Roxas looked up and said, "Sorry."

Hayner said, "Cheer up already!"

Then Pence said, "That was definitely weird, though."

Olette then said, "Strange."

Hayner said, "You said it."

Roxas then said, "Can you feel Sora?"

Everyone looked at Roxas and asked, "Huh?"

«In an unknown location»

The voice of a computer said, "Restoration at 28%"

Then a voice said, "Naminé, hurry."

Then the cloaked figure was standing beside some tech tossing up a money pouch. Rika and Henry were also there, just sitting around.

Then the cloaked figure asked, "Is it really that hard to make a beach?"

Then the man wrapped up in bandages said, "We'd be giving the enemy another entry point."

Then Rika said, "Yeah, but Axel already made contact with Xak, so wouldn't that be threatening your plan, DiZ?"

The man, now known as DiZ said, "What that boy does is not of my concern, just as long as he does his part, he can do whatever he wants, he knows that he can't rejoin the Organization. Once Sora and Takato are ready to awaken, he will play his part."

Henry then folded his arms and in a disappointed voice said, "You know, you could treat the Nobodies of your kids with better respect then that, you know?"

DiZ then said, "They may be the Nobodies of my kids, but that does not make them my kids."

Then the cloaked figure asked, "What about this?"

DiZ looked at the munny pouch and said, "We can always buy some sea-salt ice cream." DiZ then started laughing then he said, "Objects from that town must be kept out of the real world. You can delete that."

Rika and Henry then got up and Rika said, "Well, we're going. We've got a scheduled meeting with Xak to keep, we'll see you later, open the gate."

DiZ then said, "Your actions inside the computer will be putting the plan into jeopardy!"

Henry then said, "No, it's actually doing the opposite."

Rika nodded and said, "Yeah, in fact, by us visiting him he's been ready to return to Takato, so you can say that we're helping with the plan. Don't forget, I'm dating your son, DiZ! So that makes me, your daughter in-law! Now, I'm going to check up on sleepy heads!"

Then Rika and Henry went to the room next door and saw three figures, one was a duck, one was a humanoid dog, and the third was a large humanoid dragon with four wings, then Rika put her hand on the pod that held the dragon and said, "Sleep well, Hazzardmon, it's almost time."

Then the two went into the next room and found two large pods and a girl in a long white dress standing in front of them, then Rika asked, "So, how's the prince and the airhead doing, Naminé?"

Then the girl, now known as Naminé turned around and said, "Their both doing fine. Takato looks like he's trying to wake up on his own, but it seems like he still needs Xak."

Henry nodded then said, "Yeah, we've talked to Xak, he seems to act just like Takato, it's almost scary, it has to be the hazards doing."

Naminé nodded and said, "It is. It seems to be giving him Takato's personality, and it seems that it worked for him. By the way, are you guys going to be here when Takato and Sora wake up?"

Rika shook her head then said, "Not here no, we'll meet them outside the station. Then we'll travel together from then on."

Naminé nodded then said, "Takato, he makes a good older brother."

Rika nodded and said, "Yeah, and a good boyfriend."

Naminé then said, "I will always think of you as my sister, Rika."

Rika nodded and said, "You too, Naminé. You too."

Henry then said, "Well, we best be off."

Naminé then asked, "Going to pay him another visit?"

Both teens nodded and Rika said, "Yeah, we won't interfere with his friends, only Xak alone, figures, he needs someone to talk to."

Naminé nodded then said, "Well, good luck. I'll be sure to visit them soon enough."

«With Xak»

Xak was waking up in his room when he saw a girl in a white dress standing in the corner, he looked up and said, "Naminé!"

Naminé smiled and said, "Hello, brother."

Xak ran up to Naminé and gave her a hug, then he said, "It's good to see you again, sister."

Naminé nodded and said, "Same here, Xak, same here."

Xak then said, "I was actually planing on making a visit to the castle later today to visit you guys, but I guess that you decided to visit me instead. Are you really here, or just your data?"

Naminé looked down and said, "Sorry, it's just my data self, the real me is still working on Sora and Takato, but she still wanted to visit you, so she sent me."

Xak said, "Oh, well, it's okay. Are Rika and Henry still planing on our planned visit today?"

Naminé nodded and said, "Yes, they're already inside the computer, right now, their just waiting on you."

Xak then said, "Well, I guess I will visit them, after telling the gang that I won't be with them today."

Naminé smiled and said, "Well, stay safe, Xak."

Xak smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will be."

Naminé smiled, then her data became scattered, then Xak said, "Well, it's almost time."

«The 3rd day»

After Xak was fully dressed he headed down to the usual place and found Roxas was already there holding a note. He walked up to him and said, "Hey, what's up?"

Roxas jumped and said, "Oh, Xak, don't do that!"

Xak laughed and asked, "Sorry. So, what's up?"

Roxas said, "Well, it seems that Hayner found a way to get us to the beach. You coming?"

Xak shook his head and said, "Sorry, I've got some things to take care of. So I can't meet up with the gang, tell them I'm sorry."

Roxas then said, "But, wouldn't you feel left out?"

Xak laughed and said, "Roxas, I'll be fine."

Roxas then said, "Well, all right, see ya later, Xak."

Xak then grabbed a nearby Skateboard then headed off to the hole in the wall in Market Street then he arrived at the mansion, where he saw Rika and Henry were already there. Xak then said, "Rika, Henry!"

Rika waved and said, "Hey, Goggle-Head. Good to see you!"

Xak laughed and said, "Hey, I only wear the goggles because I want to at least feel like I'm human. And because it makes me feel like I have returned to Takato."

Rika then said, "Yeah, I know, just can't stop calling you that!"

Henry laughed and said, "Ah, it feels good to be together again."

Xak then said, "Well, almost, but hey, he will be waking up soon, right?"

Rika said, "Right, he will be waking up and… huh?"

Xak asked, "What's up?"

Henry pointed behind Xak exclaimed said, "Nobodies!"

Xak then looked of to the forest and saw that Roxas had arrived at the forest and he was being chased by Dusks. Xak then said, "Roxas! Come on, we have to help him!"

Rika and Henry nodded then the all summoned their Keyblades, Xak had the Zero's Vaccine Reverse, Rika pulled out her Force of Balance and Henry summoned his Soul's Guardian. Then the three ran off after Roxas, then Rika asked, "You think he followed you?"

Xak shook his head then said, "No, most likely, Naminé led him here. Now come on, we have to get to him!"

After a few minutes of chasing Roxas, the trio arrived at the sandlot where they saw Seifer, his gang and Roxas surrounded by the Nobodies. Then Xak, Rika and Henry jumped into the scene, and Roxas asked, "Xak? Who are these two? And what are those things? And that sword, it's just like what happened last time!"

Rika then said, "Listen spiky, there's a time and place for everything, but now is not the time to explain anything!"

Xak nodded then he heard Naminé say, "Roxas! Use the Keyblade!"

Everyone looked up, and saw Naminé then Xak saw a Dusk head for Roxas, he dashed for him, and when he touched him, and then they were both sent to a strange place, they looked around and saw that they were standing on a glass platform that had two boys on them, one looked like Xak, and the other was a brown spiky haired boy in a red jumpsuit as well as a girl and boy that looked just like the two that Roxas just saw, and a weird four winged dragon.

Roxas then looked around and asked, "Where are we?"

Xak said, "The awakening."

Roxas asked, "The awakening? What's that?"

Xak didn't answer, instead, six weapons appeared in front of the boys, in front of Roxas was a single red sword, a staff with a mouse head on the top, and a large red shield with the mouse designs on it.

For Xak, he had, two swords, a pair of gauntlets, and two hammers.

Roxas then went up to the sword, and Xak went to the hammers, and when they picked them up, they instantly vanished, and Roxas was suddenly holding the Kingdom Key, and Xak was holding the Bonds of Hazard and the Zero's Vaccine reverse.

Then the Nobodies started attacking the two boys, after the Nobodies were destroyed, Roxas then glared his eyes and went up to Xak and put his Keyblade to his throat and said, "All right, Xak, tell me what is going on here!"

Xak didn't speak, he simply used his Bonds of Hazard to knock the Keyblade away from his throat, then he asked, "Are you sure you want to know? You want to know what those creatures were? Who those people are? The meaning behind the dreams we've been having? Are you sure you want to know? If I tell you, you will never be able to look at the town, or your friends the same way again."

Roxas thought about it then said, "How about just what's been going on with those creatures, and these weapons, and those two people you've been hanging out with."

Xak nodded and said, "What I am about to tell you, you must not tell another soul, those two that I came here with, the girl is Rika Nonaka, and the boy is Henry Wong. They hang out at the old mansion, those things you have been fighting, are called Nobodies, empty vessels, what is left of a human when they lose their hearts to the Heartless, those without hearts. Anyways, these weapons are called Keyblades, weapons that seem to be able to defeat Nobodies and Heatless."

Roxas then asked, "But, what about, everything else?"

Xak then said, "Roxas, look, I told you what you needed to know for the moment. And when the time is right, I will tell you everything else that I know, but not now."

Then a door appeared and the two boys started walking towards it and a voice said, "Be careful. Beyond that door lies a completely different world. But don't be afraid." Then the boys stopped and the voice said, "Don't stop walking…"

Xak then looked to his friend and said, "Roxas, you should know, once we cross the door, everything changes. Are you ready?"

Roxas took a deep breath then said, "Ready."

Xak nodded then he opened the door, once they made their way through the door, they saw another image of Sora and Takato, then they saw huge glass stairways connecting to different platforms, once they started climbing up, Nobodies started showing up, then Xak summoned the Bonds Of Hazard and started beating them up with the teeth, while Roxas was doing the same, but instead, he used the back of the Keyblade to attack.

This continued for a while, then they made it to the next door. When they walked through, they felt like they were being watched, then they turned around and for a split second, they saw a man in a black coat, then he vanished, leaving behind a large Nobody, this thing was HUGE. And according to Xak's Scan ability, it was called a "Twilight Thorn" and it looked mean.

Then Xak and Roaxs's body's began to sparkle and soon they found themselves warped to different areas. Roxas was warped right in front of the Twilight Thorn, and Xak was warped right behind it. Soon it charged at Roxas, then it brought it's arm back then it it then it struck, but Roxas countered with his Keyblade and sent it to Xak, who did the same. But then Xak was warped to Roxas and the Twilight Thorn grabbed them and threw them up in the air.

Then it tried to hit the boys, but they were able to counter the attack, causing it to hit the ground, then falling off the platform, then Roxas asked, "Think that did the trick?"

Xak didn't have time to answer as the platform they were on, began to tilt and they started falling, but they stopped themselves with their Keyblades, then Xak said, "I'm gonna take that as a 'no' Roxas."

Then the two boys saw the Twilight Thorn on the side of the platform holding a massive ball of energy, then the Nobody jumped off the platform, causing the boys to fall off as well, then as they neared the ball, Roxas and Xak threw their Keyblades at the ball, causing it to explode, temporary stunning the creature. But then the boys continued to fall to the platform. Xak righted himself in midair, allowing him to land on his hands and feet, but Roxas fell on his back, Xak then summoned his Keyblades, then he helped Roxas up, then they used the time they had to attack the giant's head, then after a while, it got back up and slithered at the boys, they jumped to avoid its arms, but then it stuck its head the the platform.

Xak and Roxas both nodded and then they charged in, but soon the feet of the Twilight Thorn struck the ground and new creatures showed up, they looked like living peices of armor, and according to Xak's Scan, they were called "Creepers", Xak used the Reversal reaction command to avoid being hit, and to get close enough to hit some of them. Roxas was doing just about the same thing, but the Creepers would change into different weapons and attack them.

Then the giant Nobody got back up and it unleased some dark waves of energy and with using reversal, the boys were able to make it to the head and they started beating the living daylights out of it, and with one final strike, they defeated the giant Nobody, but they were soon encased in darkness, and they felt like they were drowning in it, until they felt a hand grab them, and then, light.

When the boys opened their eyes, they saw that they were in a pure white room, with Naminé sitting on a table.

Roxas was about to speak, but Naminé put her finger to her lips and said, "My name is Naminé." After a quite moment, she said, "Roxas… Do you remember your true name?"

Then the cloaked figure appeared and grabbed her then said, "Say no more, Naminé."

Naminé said, "But if no one tells him, Roxas will…"

Then the figure said, "It's best if he doesn't know the truth."

Roxas then pointed and said, "Hey! You're that pickpocket!"

Xak then said, "Naminé…"

Then the figure looked at Xak and said, "You have already told him too much, but it was the wise thing to do. Don't tell him anymore, Xak."

Then Xak nodded and the figure flicked his arm and a portal of darkness opened up and the figure pushed Xak and Roxas into it.

When the boys came to, they heard someone say, "Seifer, strike a pose, y'know?"

Then they heard Seifer ask, "How's this?"

Then the voice said, "That's totally perfect, y'know!"

The boys looked up to see Seifer's gang taking a picture of him standing in front of the fallen boys, then Xak looked around, and saw that Rika and Henry were gone, then he thought, 'Guess that they decided to split.'

Then he and Roxas got up onto their feet, then he heard Ria say, "How 'bout one more, y'know?"

Roxas then asked, "What's that for!?"

Then Fuu plainly said, "Keepsake."

Then Rai said, "Those freaks in the white jumpsuits are gone, y'know?"

Then Fuu said, "Cakewalk."

Xak then rubbed the back of his head and asked, "What were those things?"

Roxas then saw Xak's eyes and he knew that he had to play along, then Seifer said, "Outsiders, that's what." Roxas shook his head then Seifer said, "And if they don't wise up to the rules around here, I might have to take 'disciplinary measures.'

Then Rai said, "Oh yeah, Seifer's always lookin' after the town, y'know?"

Roxas and Xak looked towards the alleyway entrance and saw the gang was there, then Xak thought, 'Oh, boy, Hayner's not gonna like this.'

Then the gang left, and Roxas and Xak followed them, then Seifer said, "Hey! No chickening out of the tournament tomorrow!"

Then Rai said, "We'll be waitin', y'know?"

Once the two boys reached the hideout, they saw that Hayner, Pence and Olette were eating ice cream, then they walked up to them and Pence said, "So… you guys hung out with Seifer's gang today?"

Roxas then said, "N-no… It's not like that… Oh yeah! How was the beach? Wasn't that today?"

Olette then said, "We didn't go. It wouldn't be the same without you guys, right?"

Xak then said, "Guys, c'mon. You don't need me to have fun! You know I have been hanging around the old mansion before I joined this little gang, remember?"

Pence nodded and said, "Yeah, we know. It's just that, we've been friends for a while now, and it would feel like we would be tarnishing our friendship if we went without you, that's all."

Xak nodded then he said, "Well, next time, if I'm not around, go have fun, after all, I can take care of myself."

Roxas then said, "Hey…how 'bout tomorrow? We could get those pretzels and…"

Hayner then interrupted him and said, "I promised I'd be somewhere tomorrow."

Roxas then looked down and said, "Ohh…"

Xak then patted Roxas on the back and asked, "Roxas, do you remember what you promised yesterday?"

Roxas then looked up and realized what he had meant, then he said, "Oh!"

Then Hayner said, "I'm outta here." Then Hayner got up and left the hideout.

«Undisclosed location»

A computers voice said, "Restoration at 48%"

Then the cloaked figure and the man known as DiZ were in a lab and the cloaked figure asked, "Was that Naminé made of data?"

DiZ said, "No… Naminé hijacked the data herself. Look what she's done now… She's totally beyond my control!" DiZ then punched a computer monitor.

Then the cloaked figure said, "Calm down."

Then Rika and Henry appeared from the data stream and Rika said, "Yeah, calm down, we could hear you from the data world."

DiZ then said in a fierce voice, "And you two! Do you have any idea what trouble you have caused by showing yourself to Roxas!? Xak had to explain to him almost everything that is going on! It almost caused everything that we have been working on to become meaningless!"

Henry then said, "You should really relax, you should know by now that Xak and Roxas are not just peices on a chessboard that you can control, if Xak is anything like Takato, he would be a complete Goggle-Head, and do what ever it takes to do what needs to be done."

Then DiZ said, "It doesn't matter. As long as Naminé accomplishes her goal… we needn't worry about what befalls Roxas and Xak."

Rika then said, "So you say, but know this, tomorrow, Xak will be coming to the mansion, and we will visit him, whether you want us to or not! Then we will watch the tournament." Then Rika and Henry left the lab, leaving DiZ and the cloaked figure alone.

«The 4th day»

Another night has passed and more memories have played through Xak's mind, then when he woke up, he headed for the Mansion and thought, 'This is it, today's the day for the struggle tournament, and that gives me enough time to hang out with Rika and Henry.' As he was heading for the mansion, he saw Rika and Henry waiting at the gate, then he said, "Rika! Henry!"

Henry smiled at the Goggle-Headed Nobody then he said, "Xak, good to see you!"

Rika smiled then asked, "Xak, want to go and watch the tournament?"

Xak was taken back by this then said, "On one condition, we watch from the rooftops, that way, no one would see us."

Rika and Henry nodded then they ran to the Sandlot, and jumped onto the roofs, then they saw a massive arena, and they also saw that they weren't the only ones on the roofs, so they decided that they would be fine. Then Rika asked, "So, how does it feel, you know, living inside a computer for over a month, Xak?"

Xak looked at Rika then said, "It felt weird the first couple of days, but after a few weeks, you kind of forget that you're made of data."

Henry nodded then said, "Look, it's starting."

Xak, Rika and Henry then watched the struggle match getting ready for the first match. The first match was Roxas against Hayner, then Henry said, "So, how did you know Hayner and the gang, Xak?"

Xak looked up and said, "It was sometime after me and Roxas made friends with Axel. The three of us made Twilight Town our own little relaxing world, we found out that it was the best place to have a view while eating our favorite ice cream, sea-salt ice cream. Anyways, after one of my missions, Roxas and Axel were still gone, so, I decided to travel around the town, after a while I'd found three kids trying to buy some ice cream, but they didn't have enough munny, so I decided to pay for them, they thanked me and I asked them if they wanted to eat with me on the clocktower, they agreed and we chatted and joked about crazy things, then we decided to hang out a lot.

Of course I never told anyone, decided to keep them as my secret life while I lived my normal one. That's how I met them."

Rika then said, "Wow, that's kind of, amazing, to say the least, Xak."

Xak nodded then asked, "Oh, yeah. How did you guys avoid being seen by Seifer's gang yesterday?"

Henry said, "Well, time was frozen, and when we saw that the Nobodies weren't really attacking them, we simply just fought them off, then when time was returning to normal, we dashed away, that's how."

Xak smiled then said, "Good idea."

Then the announcer spoke up, getting the trio's attention and said, "Our first match of today's Struggle tournament will be between Roxas and his best friend Hayner!"

Xak then said, "It looks to me that Roxas and Hayner are gonna be going all out in this match."

Henry and Rika both nodded and watched the match, Hayner was strong, and Roxas seemed to be running away from him, but after a few seconds, Roxas was able to turn the tables and take out Hayner and collect the orbs that he dropped, making him the winner.

Rika then said, "Roxas looks like he's improved a lot and he looked like he was having fun."

Xak nodded then he looked around and he saw a person in a hooded outfit, then he asked, "Hey, did he come to watch the match as well?"

Henry looked at him and said, "No, he didn't. Why?"

Xak then looked back to where he saw the figure and noticed that he wasn't there, then he said, "Never mind. Just thought I saw something."

Rika nodded then she looked back to the arena where she saw Vivi take out Seifer without a problem. Then she asked, "When did Vivi get so tough?"

Xak shook his head then said, "That's not Vivi. That's a Nobody!"

Rika then said, "We should interfere, right now!"

Rika was just about to jump off the roof when Xak held out his hand and said, "Don't! We're not even supposed to be here, if Hayner and the others find out that we're watching, they'd start suspecting that something's up. For now, let's just wait and see what's going to happen."

Henry nodded then said, "All right, we'll watch and observe. But we should let DiZ know about this."

Again, Xak shook his head then said, "No. He will show up if he needs to be here. Just watch the match."

Rika and Henry were both uneasy about this match, but they just sat back and watched the fight get underway. As the battle progressed, Vivi was insane, he would attack with powerful attacks, but Roxas was able to hold him off and then finally defeated him.

But then just as Roxas was about to deliver the final blow, time began to disrupt, Xak seeing this said, "Oh, no, they're here."

Rika nodded then summoned her Keyblade, then she said, "We should get down there, immediately."

Xak said, "Wait!"

Rika then said, "Come on Xak, you know what will happen if…"

Xak interrupted her, "I know what they are planing, and I even told Axel that we won't return to the Organization and he actually seemed okay with that. That and the fact that he wants to see Takato again makes things easier."

Rika then asked, "Well, why is he here now?"

Xak smiled and said, "Mostly to see if what I told him was true, and most likely, to see if he is still as strong as he was before."

Henry then asked, "So, what? Is this his way of testing Roxas?"

Xak nodded then he saw tons of Dusks appearing, then he said, "Don't interrupt this, if things get out of hand, I will drop down and take care of things."

Both Rika and Henry nodded then they watched as Roxas fought off the Nobodies, once they were all destroyed, everyone heard the sounds of clapping, they looked over and saw a cloaked figure was clapping, then the figure said, "Roxas. All right. Fight fight fight." Roxas then had a look of confusion on his face and the cloaked figure said, "You really don't remember? It's me. You know, Axel." Then he took off his hood.

Then they heard Roxas ask, "Axel?"

Axel then said, "Talk about blank with a capital "B." Man oh man, even the Dusks aren't gonna crack this one. I guess he was right after all. But I still want to test you out." Axel then summoned flamming frisbees called Chacrums and got into a fighting stance.

Then Roxas asked, "Wait a sec, tell me what's going on!"

Xak saw this as a good time to interfere, he then jumped off of the roof and landed in between Roxas and Axel then he said, "Axel, Don't do this. Roxas don't worry, just an old friend of ours."

Roxas then said, "But, I don't remember him, who is he?"

Xak was about to answer when the digital plane began to disrupt and Roxas yelled, "What's going on!?" Then he threw his Keyblade to the ground and then it manifested back into his hands.

Then Axle said, "Numbers XIII and XIV Roxas and Xakatto, The Key of Destiny and The Knight of Hazard."

Xak then said, "That was a long time ago, I'm not that person any more."

Roxas then asked, "What is going on here!?"

Axel then said, "Roxas, fight me, maybe you'll remember if you fight."

Xak then said, "Roxas, do this. He's not really that bad of a guy. Granted, he does seem that way, but just grant him this request, please?"

Roxas sighed then he nodded, then Xak said, "All right then, this will be just like a Struggle match, but without the orbs, you guys will fight until one of you surrender, or one of you drops. Ready?" Both combatants nodded then he said, "Fight!"

Xak then jumped out of the way and the two started fighting, Axel hasn't changed from his fighting style and remained as the pyro headed hot head from the Organization, one who deserves the title of "Flurry of Dancing Flames" he was obviously going easy on Roxas, then after a few minutes, Axel was sent back to the ground and Xak jumped in and said, "Match! Winner, Roxas! Axel, you did good, it was great seeing you again."

Axel breathed heavily and said, "Thanks, Xak. Roxas, you were pretty tough, keep on getting stronger, one day, you and I will fight again, this time, it will be an all out brawl."

Roxas smiled for a reason he couldn't explain then he said, "I will be waiting for that day, Axel."

Axel then asked, "You remember?"

Roxas then shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, everything feels fuzzy, why does everything feel fuzzy?"

Xak was about to answer when a digital version of DiZ appeared and Axel said, "So it was you."

Then DiZ said, "Roxas, this man speaks nonsense! Xak, you have said enough!"

Xak then said in a fierce voice, "No!"

DiZ was taken back by this and asked, "What do you mean, 'no' Xak?"

Xak then said, "That is enough, DiZ! I'm sick and tired of trying to be human and you treating me like garbage! After this is over, I'm telling him everything!"

DiZ then said in an angry voice, "No! I disallow it!"

Xak then summoned his Keyblades and said, "I'm sorry, but you no longer control my life!"

Roxas then said in a quite voice that started rising, "Hayner… Pence… Olette… Xak… Hayner! Pence! Olette! Xak!"

Xak then said, "Crud! Doesn't matter, I'm still telling him!" Then Xak ran to the top of the building he was just at and returned to Rika and Henry.

Henry then said, "You know, I think you're starting to warm up to DiZ, Xak."

Xak lightly chucked then said, "Oh, yeah. So you guys want to join me when I explain everything to Roxas?"

Rika nodded then said, "Sure. We'll go with you, after Roxas fights Setzer and wins the tournament."

Xak nodded and watched the battle, Roxas and Setzer were evenly matched, but while they were fighting, Henry asked Xak, "Hey, Xak, why did you have Roxas fight Axel?"

Xak smiled and said, "It was one of the requests that Axel wanted, he knows that me and Roxas will be returning to our original selves, but before we do, Axel wanted to have one final bout with Roxas, for old times sake."

Rika then asked, "So that means that this was just the first part?"

Xak nodded his head, then smiled and said, "Yep, the next one won't be for a while though, but when it does, I know it will be a good one too. But, I'll be sure to watch over the two, that way no one gets hurt."

Henry then said, "You act just like an older brother to Roxas, Xak."

Xak rubbed his nose and said, "What can I say? I'm just acting towards Roxas like how Takato would act towards Kairi."

Henry nodded then looked towards the arena and said, "Wow. It looks like we missed the match."

Rika looked over then said, "Oh, oh well. I think DiZ recorded all of the matches, we'll watch them when we get back. Now then, you go and enjoy the victory with your friends, Xak, we'll meet you at the mansion tomorrow, there, we can explain everything to Roxas."

Xak then asked, "Well, what about… Ansem?"

Henry looked towards the setting sun and said, "We all know that he was once Riku, and if we tell Roxas the truth, it might make things easier for us."

Xak nodded then he left to go to the back ally and then he found his way to the Sandlot, there he saw Hayner, Pence, and Olette surrounding Roxas, then he ran up to him and said, "Roxas! I see that you beat Setzer, good job!"

Roxas smiled then rubbed his head then said, "Thanks."

Xak then said, "Well, come on, let's celebrate, ice cream, my treat!"

Hayner laughed then said, "Awesome!"

Olette then asked, "By the way, where were you? You missed everything."

Xak laughed then said, "Oh, I came in just in time, I was actually here the whole time, I just wanted to see without distracting everyone."

Pence then asked, "Where did you watch us from?"

Xak said with a laugh, "That is a secret."

Everyone groaned then they headed for the ice cream stand, but Xak caught Roxas and whispered, "Tomorrow, meet me at the mansion, I'll explain everything there."

Roxas nodded then they headed to get ice cream. Once they got their favorite frozen desert, they all headed for the top of the clocktower. Once there, Roxas took off the crystals off of the five crystal trophy, which were red, green, blue, yellow and silver, one by one and gave them to his friends, Olette got the yellow one, Hayner got red, Pence almost dropped the green one and Xak got the silver one, while Roxas kept the blue one.

Then they all held them up to the setting sun, and they watched as they glistened in the light. Then Roxas said, "As promised."

Pence then said, "Thanks a ton, Roxas!"

Hayner laughed then said, "One more treasure for us to share."

Xak then said, "Hey, don't forget about this… tada as promised."

Xak then handed everyone their ice cream and Hayner said, "Gee, thanks, Xakatto!"

Xak laughed and said, "Hey, no problem."

Roxas got up a bit too quickly and began to fall, Xak dropped the ice cream and grabbed him, but it was too late, and he began falling as well, then for a instant, he could feel his connection with Kairi.

«Destiny Islands»

A teenage girl wearing a white and blue school outfit holding a brown purse was walking down a flowery path, this girl was Kairi, and she was walking when a voice said, "Kairi! Wait up!"

Kairi turned around and saw a girl wearing the same outfit as her ran up to her, the girl known as Selphie, then started walking with her and asked, "Hey, do you feel like going out to the island? Tidus and Wakka are all wrapped up in their ballgame and they won't go with me."

Kairi shook her head and said, "Not today, sorry."

Selphie asked in dissapointment, "Aw, why not?"

Kairi then asked, "Do you remember those boys used to hang out with us? You know, the three of them?"

Selphie asked, "Riku?"

Kairi nodded and said, "Yeah."

Selphie then said, "I wonder what ever happened to him? I sure miss him."

Kairi then said, "He's far away. But I know we'll see him again."

Selphie then said, "Sure. Of course we will."

Then Kairi asked, "And the other boys?"

Selphie then asked, "What other boys?"

Kairi then said, "The one who was with me and Riku all the time- and the one who washed up on the shore a long time ago. Who ended up being my long lost older brother. We played together on that island. Their voices always used to be there… but now their gone. I can't think of their faces, or their names. I feel awful about it. So I told myself— I'm not going to the island until I remember everything about them."

Selphie then asked, "Are you sure you didn't make them up?"

Kairi nodded then she heard a boys voice ask, "Naminé?"

Then she heard another voice ask at the same time, "Kairi?"

«Twilight Town»

Roxas and Xak were falling and Roxas asked, "Naminé …? What's happening to us?"

Kairi then said, "Who are you? And that's not my name. I'm Kairi."

Roxas then said, "Kairi… I know you. You're that girl he likes."

Xak then said, "Kairi, I… I know your brother."

Kairi asked, "Who? Please, names."

Then Roxas said, "I'm Roxas."

Then Xak said, "And I'm Xakatto, but call me Xak."

Kairi then said, "Okay, Roxas, Xak, but can you tell me THEIR names?"

Then two new voices spoke up, the first one said, "You don't remember our names?"

Then a second voice said, "Thanks a lot, Kairi! O-kay, we'll give you a hint. Starts with a "T."

Then the first voice said, "Starts with an "S!"

«Back with Kairi»

Kairi had somehow ended up on the ground and Selphie went to her and helped her up. She then asked, "Are you okay?"

Then the two girls then looked towards the islands, then Kairi nodded and ran towards them. Once she and Selphie reached the islands, Selphie asked, "Kairi…?"

Kairi smiled then took out a message in a bottle and let it float out into sea. Selphie then asked, "What's that?"

Kairi answered with, "A letter… I wrote it yesterday, to the boys I can't remember. I said that no matter where they are… I'll find them. One day. And when I stopped writing, I remembered that we made a promise, something important. This letter is where it starts. I know it."

Selphie then said, "Wow… I hope they get it."

Kairi said, "They will. Starts with an "S" and a "T." Right, Sora, Takato?"

«Unkown lab location»

«Restoration at 79%»

DiZ then said, "Their progress is astounding."

The cloaked man was juggling the two crystal orbs and asked, "So what happened?"

DiZ then said, "Naminé's encounter with Roxas and Xak put their hearts in contact with Kairi's. And that, in turn, affected Sora and Takato. You see?"

The cloaked man then said, "Naminé … She's a wonder."

DiZ then said, "She wasn't born like other Nobodies. She can interfere with the hearts and memories of Sora and those aligned with him."

The cloaked man said, "It's amazing that she's Kairi's Nobody."

DiZ nodded then asked, "Perhaps you could tell me your true name, now?"

The cloaked man pulled down his hood to reveal a dark skinned man with silver hair and yellow eyes, then he said, "It's Ansem."

DiZ then laughed loudly and said, "It's an honor, Ansem!"

«Unknown location»

In a white room with thirteen chairs, each at different heights, Axel was sitting on one of them with two others accountable, then Axel slammed his hand on the arm rest and said, "No way! It's too soon! You can't seriously get rid of them!"

Then one of the hooded figure said, "It's an order. Why do you hesitate? You who has been ruthless towards those who turned their backs on the Organization."

Then Axel said, "But it's not like that. They didn't betray us. They CAN'T come back!"

Then the same hooded figure said, "If they don't return, you know what you must do." Then the figure summoned a large spear, then he said, "Or you will face the consequences."

Then the spear was launched at Axel and cut off a few peices of Axel's hair, then the figure on the highest chair waved his hand and aimed his other one to Axel and charged up a energy ball and Axel said, "So you'll turn me into a Dusk… tsk. All right, I'll do it! If that's what you want!"

«The 5th day»

Xak woke up on his bed and said, "How did I get here?"

Then a voice said, "Man, that was close, Goggle-Head. You're lucky we saved your sorry behind!"

Xak jumped straight up and summoned both of his Keyblades and turned around and saw Rika, then he dismissed his weapons and said, "Man, Rika, don't do that! Wait! How did you guys save us without being seen by the group?"

Rika smirked and said, "Oh, they saw us all right, they saw us become the airbags for you two hard heads. They apologized for what happened and they said that we can hang out with them today."

Xak then asked, "How did that happen?"

Rika smirked and said, "Well, let's just say that I asked if we could hang out to make up for what happened. Olette loved the idea of having another girl hanging out with the group."

Xak smirked and asked, "Really? The great Rika Nonaka accepted an invite from another girl?"

Rika smirked and said, "Well, that and I said that we are technically friends already."

Xak widened his eyes and said, "WHAT!? Rika, I spent a month making sure that I never mentioned you guys!"

Rika smirked and said, "Yeah, but we figured that it was bound to happen, and besides, this way we can explain to Roxas what's been going on with the town later. So, what happened when you guys fell?"

Xak said, "Our hearts, well I should say that Sora and Takato's hearts, made contact with Kairi's."

Rika's eyes widened and said, "Really? Your sister?"

Xak nodded and smiled and said, "I must say, it was nice to hear my sister's voice that's not from a memory."

Rika nodded then said, "Yeah, now then, how about we go meet your friends, in person this time?"

Xak nodded then he asked, "Can you go and get Henry, while I get dressed, Rika?"

Rika nodded then she dashed out the window and started running down the buildings wall, then Xak said, "I am so glade that I had gotten my old house made available to me, it was literally the only building in the whole town that isn't surrounded by other buildings, but instead its hidden in the forest."

Xak then got dressed and left his house and met up with Rika and Henry, then the trio made it to the back ally and into the Usual Place where Xak said, "Hey guys, sorry I'm late, had to go and pick some people up."

Roxas looked up and asked, "Who?"

Then Rika and Henry walked in and Rika said, "Sorry to just barge in like this, but you said we could hang out with you guys today."

Olette smiled and said, "Yeah, it really is nice to have another girl hang out with the group."

Hayner then said, "Whatever, I'm still the leader of this little group, no girl would be able to take that from me."

Xak then paled and said, "Hayner, word of advice, RUN!"

Everyone looked at Xak and Hayner asked, "What do you mean, Goggle's?" Hayner then looked at Rika, and he almost had a heart attack, Rika had a death glare in her eyes that made Hayner unconsciously flinch, then Xak then stood up and put his arms between Rika and Hayner.

Xak then said, "All right, all right! That's enough, how about we figure out what we can do for the last three days of summer vacation."

Olette then asked, "By the way, who are you guys? We never got a proper introduction."

Xak stood up and said, "These are my old friends, the people I hung out with before I met you guys. The girl is Rika, don't let her looks fool you, she would probably pound you into next year for insulting her outfit, or by commenting on how girly she looks. The boy is Henry, while he may take kung fu lessons, he actually used to be a pacifist, but now, he would fight to protect anyone that harms him, or his friends. They usually hang out in the forest, or on the other side of town."

Pence then said, "Nice to meet you guys."

Henry then asked, "So, what do you guys plan on doing for your homework?"

Olette then asked, "That's what we're trying to figure out. What about you guys? What have you done?"

Xak smiled and said, "We actually had something done together, before I met you guys. We started writing a story about a prince, his sister, and their friends traveling around, saving the world."

Hayner then asked, "Why haven't we met your friends until now, Xak?"

Xak said, "Because, we had a bit of a fight when I first met you guys, and we didn't really get back on the right track until later." Then Xak thought, 'But that is only a lie, the real reason is because if there were four Keybladers in the same room for too long, it could cause the Heartless to start showing up. Or maybe not.'

Olette smiled then said, "Well, how about you help us with out project?"

Henry and Rika nodded and Rika said, "Sure, we'll help you."

Henry shrugged and said, "Why not? Could be fun."

Roxas then asked, "Yesterday, we fell of the station tower, didn't we?"

Hayner then said, "Yeah, you did, but these two caught you guys. Literally"

Roxas looked at Rika and Henry then he said, "Thanks for the catch, I guess."

Olette then walked up to Roxas and placed her hands on her hips and said, "Stop changing the subject!"

Hayner then asked, "So, any ideas?"

Roxas then said, "Maybe we could study the stuff that's been happening to me and Xak. You know, the dreams— and the guys in white…"

Hayner said, "Forget it."

Roxas asked, "Why?"

Hayner said, "You know, things have been weird between you guys and the town since the photos were stolen, right?"

Pence then said, "Well, tomorrow, we're all gonna search the town and find out what's been goin' on."

Olette then said, "Lots of people are helping out."

Roxas then asked, "All that, for us? I'll go get some ice cream!"

When Roxas came back, he had ice cream for everyone, then they all sat down and started enjoying it when Pence said, "There's this really strange rumor going around. Wanna hear it?" Everyone nodded then Pence said, "You know the stone steps at Sunset Station? We use 'em all the time, without even thinking about it. But— and this is the weird part— the steps count different going up and down!"

Hayner said, "Seriously!?"

Pence nodded and said, "And there are six other weird stories like that. It's like… … the seven wonders of Twilight Town."

Hayner then said, "We should investigate those for our school project! Pence, you're a genius!"

Pence then said, "There might be other rumors going around, too. Let's split up! I'm going to look for the seven wonders…"

Hayner then said, "Olette and I will go find some new rumors! C'mon!"

Xak then said, "Well, me Rika, Henry and Roxas will stretch around then head for the Sunset Station later. C'mon Roxas."

The gang of four headed off to the old mansion, on the way there, Roxas asked, "So, what is going on around town, guys?"

Xak said, "Look, there is a lot of stuff that we can explain, once we get to the mansion."

Then Rika said, "Just know this, after we tell you this, you will understand everything. From why the Nobodies are after you."

Then Henry added, "To why there are weird things happening around town."

Then Xak said, "To the mysteries behind Sora and Takato. And behind the Keyblades, everything will become clear to you, today."

Roxas nodded then asked, "What about, Axel? What's his side of the story? Where does he come in?"

Xak looked up to the sky and said, "Before everything happened, we used to be best friends with him, I mean, we still are but…" Xak looked like he wanted to say something, but he shook his head then said, "Well, I'll tell you once we get past the woods."

Roxas looked and he noticed that they had arrived at the woods through the hole in the wall, after a few minutes of traveling through the woods, the gang arrived at the abandoned mansion, once they got to the gate, Xak said, "All right then, you wanted to know about everything? Well then, truth be told, some of the story is not ours to tell, but anyways, you remember what I'd called the creatures in white, Roxas?"

The light brown spiky haired boy nodded then he said, "You called them 'Nobodies' right?"

Xak, Rika and Henry nodded, then Xak said, "Right, but you should know this, Nobodies also have a rare tendency to look like humans, and under certain circumstances, we will have the memories of when we were human."

Roxas then said, "Wait! You said 'we' does that mean that you're a…"

Xak finished with, "A Nobody? Yes, we are. Not just me, but you too."

Roxas was taken back by this and asked, "R-really?"

The three nodded their heads and Xak said, "Right, you see, about a year ago, Rika and Henry traveled with Sora and Takato, but something's happened, and it caused Takato and Sora to turn into Heartless, and because they had a strong will, they also created Nobodies, me and you."

Roxas looked wide eyed and asked, "Us? But, but I don't…"

Xak patted Roxas on the back and said, "Remember? Right, because this world, it's not real. It's a computer program made by a man called DiZ, but that's not all, the reason why is because Sora and Takato are sleeping, and they won't wake up until the day after tomorrow."

Roxas looked down then said, "Why don't I remember anything?"

Henry looked to the mansion and said, "Because, you and Xak were part of a group called Organization XIII. Xak was the unofficial number 14, but he really didn't trust everyone, he only had two real friends there, Axel, and you."

Roxas looked up and asked, "Why do you remember everything, and I don't?"

Xak looked down then said, "Because, I have something you don't, another being inside me. The embodiment of Hazard, Hazzado Ichicojo, he gave me all my memories and personalities when I became a Nobody, and he prevents anyone from effecting my memories, that is why I remember."

Roxas then asked, "And what about the swords we've been using, those 'Keyblades?' Tell me about those."

Xak Rika and Henry looked at one another and nodded, then Rika said, "The Keyblades are great weapons that are used to guard the light, but how they chose people is unknown, but what we do know is this, they choose people with strong hearts and have great light inside them."

Roxas then said, "So, is there anything else I should know?"

Henry then said, "Yes, do not let this effect the way you look at this world, just enjoy your summer vacation."

Roxas nodded then he looked to Xak and asked, "How do you do it? How can you look at this world and know that it is not real?!"

Xak simply said, "Because, in the end, it will all lead up to what we wanted from the beginning."

Roxas asked, "And what's that?"

Xak smiled and said, "That I won't tell, you will learn that mystery on your own. Now then come on, let's go and meet up with Hayner and the gang."

Everyone nodded then ran off to the station, once there, they found Pence, once they ran up to him, he said, "The time has come! Our hunt for the seven wonders begins!" They turned around and saw Hayner and Olette walking up to them. Then Pence said, "Whoa! Find new rumors already?"

Olette said, "Nothing on Market Street. So, what did you guys talk about?"

Roxas looked nervous then Xak said, "Just telling Roxas what I'd used to do before I met you guys."

Hayner asked, "Anything you want to share?"

Xak smirked and said plainly, "Nope."

Hayner then said, "Whatever. You twerps aren't gonna scope us. We're going to the terrace with you."

Olette then said, "Hayner, it's not a race!"

Hayner then said, "Well, it is now!"

Henry, Rika, and Xak sighed then said in sync, "Reminds me of Kazu."

Then Hayner and his gang asked, "Kazu?"

Rika said, "An old friend of ours."

Xak then said, "C'mon on guys, we can all go."

Everyone then got onto the train and waited to arrive at the next station, on the train, Hayner, Pence and Olette took out the glass orbs, when Roxas and Xak went into their pockets to take them out, but found nothing. Xak then looked to Rika and Henry with an asking look, they both nodded then he sighed, then he thought, 'It looks like that no matter what happens, they will never have any proof that this actually happend.'

Hazzado then said, "Well, Sora won't, but Takato will."

Xak mentally nodded and thought, 'I don't want you to tell him right away. The reason why is because, if I'm right, I won't completely merge with him, but if he can defeat me in a battle, I will give him my memories, then he will understand.'

Hazzado then asked, "When will you do that?"

Xak said, 'I'm not sure myself, probably when the time is right.'

Hazzado nodded then Xak felt someone nudging him, he looked up to see that Rika was the one shoving his shoulders, then she said, "Hey, Goggle-Head, we're here."

Xak looked up to see that everyone was getting off the train. Xak then said, "Sorry, just thinking."

Rika nodded then she helped Xak off the train. Then Xak saw Roxas talking to Pence, then Roxas laughed for some reason, then Xak asked, "Do you by any chance, know anything about these rumors?"

Rika shook her head, then said, "That's why DiZ allowed us to join your little group in the first place. Because there wasn't supposed to be anything weird happening with the town."

Xak then asked, "So, that must mean that they are behind it then, right?"

Rika nodded then the two walked up to Roxas and Xak asked, "What's so funny?"

Roxas said, "Apparently, Rai can't count to save his life."

Xak and Rika looked at each other then Xak asked, "Really? Tell us about it."

Roxas told them how Rai was the one that counted the steps but he couldn't count right. This caused Rika and Xak to laugh, then Xak said, "Wow. We should not trust him to become a banker."

Everyone laughed then Roxas said, "C'mon, Pence gave me a copy of a map of the wonders. We can investigate them separately if we want."

Everyone nodded then they split up to do different wonders. Xak ended up in the old tunnel, to investigate the strange moaning coming from inside, there he found Vivi practicing and he asked, "Vivi?"

Xak ran up to Vivi, and found out that Vivi ended up multiplying, Xak then took out his Struggle Bat and got into a fighting stance, then he thought, 'These have got to be Nobodies, I just feel it. Okay, if they want to fight, I'll give them a fight.'

Xak then started swinging at the Vivis and they disrupted into data with one hit, Xak just kept swinging and the Vivis just kept coming, but soon they were all defeated. Another Vivi came from the tunnel and said, "What is it, Xak? Oh, did you need this, Xak? Planning on getting in some practice, I bet."

Xak then thought, 'Is this the real Vivi, or another fake? I'll just play along, for now.' Xak then said, "Yeah, just getting in some practice, Vivi."

Vivi nodded then said, "Well, I'm done with this, Xak. You can take your time."

Xak nodded then exited the tunnel as Pence was entering, then Pence said, "So the mysterious voice was just Vivi practicing."

Xak nodded then said, "Yeah, I guess so." Xak then looked to where Vivi was standing, and saw him turn into a Dusk, then he thought, 'I knew it.'

Pence and Xak then exited the tunnel and met up with Rika Henry and Roxas and Xak asked, "So, what's the story with you guys? Anything interesting?"

Rika then said, "The doppelganger was just people seeing their reflections in the waterfall. Nothing too big."

Henry then said, "The friend from beyond the wall was just a rubber ball that was left behind, someone must have just been playing a prank on people, nothing to big."

Xak nodded then said, "Same with the tunnels, it was just Vivi practicing inside."

Roxas then said, "The animated bag was just a dog trapped inside, I let him out though. But that wonder wasn't exactly wonderful."

Pence then said, "I understand, say no more. But this next one's gonna be really great! Wonder number Six!"

Then Hayner and Olette ran up to the group and Hayner said, "We got another lead!"

Then Olette said, "'The Ghost Train Mystery'…"

Then Pence said, "Everybody knows about Wonder number Six!"

Hayner then said, "Yeah, well, I didn't."

Xak then asked, "Did you find out where the train runs?"

Olette then said, "You can see it from Sunset Hill."

Everyone then ran off to Sunset Hill and waited for the Ghost Train. Then Hayner said, "If the rumors are true, it'll be here any minute…"

Then Pence said, "For they say the train is empty. No driver, no conductor, no passengers… NO RETURN."

After awhile they all started relaxing, then Olette said, "We've gotta make it to the beach next year."

Hayner then said, "Yeah. We better get jobs the second vacation starts."

Then everyone heard a voice say, "Good afternoon, slakers. What are you doing out here? And who's your new friends?"

Everyone looked up and saw Seifer then Rika asked, "And we should tell you because, why?"

Hayner then said, "What do you care?"

Seifer said, "I don't. Tell me anyway."

Rika said, "Sorry, we won't tell you who we are, we like being mysterious."

Henry nodded and said, "Yeah, makes us that much more of an enigma. That gives us an advantage."

Then Pence said, "We're waiting for the ghost train."

Seifer then said, "Waiting for the ghost train? And an enigma, huh? You sure you want to hang out with these kiddies? Especially you, sweetheart? You don't seem like the kind of people to hang out with some losers."

Xak then paled and said, "Seifer, if I were you, I'd run, now!"

Seifer looked at Xak and asked, "Why? Is she your girlfriend?"

Xak rapidly shook his head then said, "Not really, but I know her boyfriend. But that's not why you should run, ever heard of a tomboy? Well, you just called the most vicious tomboy, a sweetheart. And I'm not sure what she'll do first, rip your heart out and show it to you, or just make you cower in terror. I just hope it's not the first one."

Seifer looked at Rika, and he almost turned to stone, in fact, everyone was frozen in fear by looking at Rika, she had the most vicious look in her eyes, she had a strange looking Struggle weapon, which looked like a giant sword, with a hammer like edge to it. Seifer then took an involuntary step back and said, "Yeash, I'm sorry, I didn't know."

Xak then stepped up and took out his struggle sword and pointed it at Rika, then he said, "Rika, calm yourself. If you want to fight someone, fight me! If not, there's an empty tunnel you can use to exact your furry on."

Rika then looked at Seifer then sighed, she then put her weapon away and said, "Don't you ever call me that again, or there won't be a next time for you!"

Rika then stormed off, the gang wanted to go to her but Xak said, "Don't! When she's like this, she'll attack anyone that would try to calm her down. Sometimes, the best way for someone to cool off, is for them to take it out on something." Xak then put his Struggle bat away and said, "And just to let you know, I respect her, not only because she could take care of herself, but because I'm scared of what she might do to me if she didn't keep her cool. She's a scary person when she's not mad, a frightening person when she is mad, and a nightmare come true when she's furious."

Everyone felt a shiver run down their spines, then Seifer laughed and said, "Wow, it sounds like she's got you on a leash!"

Then Roxas jumped to his feet and stared at Seifer in the eyes, then Seifer said, "Why does looking at you always tick me off?"

Roxas shrugged and said, "I dunno. Maybe it's destiny."

Seifer laughed and said, "Destiny… In that case, let's be friends. I don't feel like cooperating with destiny."

Then Hayner said, "When have you ever cooperated with anything?"

Seifer just pounded his chest then left, but Olette said, "Seifer?"

Seifer didn't stop, but he just said, "I know. Tomorrow."

Roxas turned around and said, "Look." He saw a blue train drive by coming from the beach. Xak and Henry saw it too, but they said nothing. Then Roxas said, "It's really true… And there's really no one aboard! What's the catch? There's gotta be a catch, right?" Everyone looked at one another and no one gave an answer, then Roxas said, "Then it's real? Let's go to the station!"

Xak then said, "You guys go, we have to go and get Rika before she destroys the underground tunnel."

Everyone nodded then when Roxas, Hayner, Pence and Olette left, Xak looked up to Henry and asked, "They didn't see the train, did they?"

Henry shook his head and said, "No, they didn't. All they saw was Roxas looking over the railing."

Xak then asked, "But we saw it, didn't we?"

Henry nodded and said, "Right, because we're not of this world, we're not part of this program."

Xak nodded then said, "Rika, you can come back now!"

Just then, Rika swung up from underneath the tunnel that they were standing over and Xak said, "I must say, that was some good acting, Rika. For a second there, I thought you were actually going to kill Seifer back there."

Rika smirked and said, "What can I say? It was fun seeing everyone pale like that. It's fun to know that I still have that kind of effect on people. That I could get that level of fear from them all."

Xak then said, "And the fact that they don't know you like we do has it's advantages."

Rika nodded then they all heard clapping, they all turned and saw Axel clapping at the crew. Then he said, "Bravo, bravo, everyone, you sure know how to put on a performance."

Xak smiled and asked, "Hey, Axel, whatchya doing?"

Axel smiled and said, "Oh, you know, just checking up on people."

Xak narrowed his eyes then asked in a serious voice, "What have you been ordered to do, Lea?"

Axle then said, "I told you, don't call me that! It's Axel, got it memorized? Anyway, the boss had given me the order to destroy you guys if I can't bring you back."

Xak then asked, "But, you won't do that, will ya? I mean, c'mon, I've known you even before I was born, Takato was like your best friend, he was virtually the one person who actually liked you for you."

Axle smiled and said, "Yeah, I know. So, tomorrow?"

Xak nodded and said, "Tomorrow."

Axle nodded then said, "I'll see you then. Hopefully Roxas will remember me by then."

Xak then said, "If things go according to plan, then once we reach the lab, his memories will return. That is, if Naminé doesn't have anything else she would like to say to us."

Axel laughed then said, "Yeah, well, see ya guys!"

Xak waved to Axel has he disappeared in a portal of darkness, then once he was gone Xak sighed then said, "He's a good friend."

Rika then asked, "Aren't you worried that he'll betray you, Xak?"

Xak laughed then rubbed his goggles and said, "He made a promise a long time ago, he said that no matter what, he will always find a way to bring his friends back. Even if we ended up returning to our Somebodies, he promised that he would protect them as well."

Henry then said, "Wow, sounds like a good friend."

Xak nodded then said, "He is. C'mon, I'm sure that everyone's waiting for us by now!"

Rika and Henry nodded then they dashed off to the station, once there they saw Roxas sitting down on one of the benches while holding his head, then Xak asked, "What happened?"

Roxas said, "I saw the train. It was right here at this station! It came from the beach! But when I went to get on it, Hayner stopped me, and when I turned around, the train was gone. The gang said that the train was never there. I'm so confused at the moment!"

Xak then said, "Don't worry, all will become clear, tomorrow."

Roxas looked up and asked, "Tomorrow?"

The trio nodded then Hayner said, "Guys, c'mon, let's head back."

Everyone nodded then headed onto the train and return to the Twilight Town station. Once they left, Hayner said, "Let's go home and work on the paper. 'The rumors were bogus. The end.'"

Then Olette said, "We can still make it sound good if we write about all the work we did."

Then Roxas stopped and asked, "But what about the last one— the seventh wonder?"

Hayner stopped and asked, "Who cares?" In a vicious tone.

Roxas then said, "I do."

Xak nodded and said, "Same here."

Rika and Henry nodded then Rika said, "Same with us."

Roxas then said, "C'mon, Pence."

Hayner said, "Whatever!" Then walked away.

Then Olette said, "Guys."

Pence then sighed and said, "It's at that haunted mansion." Then both Pence and Olette walked away.

Roxas then said, "C'mon, let's go check it out."

Rika looked at the boys and said, "You two go, we need to head back to the real world."

Xak then asked, "Let me guess, this is goodbye then, right?"

Roxas looked the Xak, then at the two in front of him and saw that Rika and Henry nodded. Henry then said, "Remember this, after this, the next time we see each other, this will be all over."

Xak nodded then said, "We'll see you then. C'mon Roxas."

The teen nodded then ran off to the mansion. Once there they looked for anything that might be outta place. After a little bit, they heard Pence's voice say, "You know something?" The two boys jumped and turned around and saw Pence walking up from behind them, then Pence said, "We were gonna check the mansion out tomorrow. It IS the most suspicious place."

Roxas nodded and said, "Right…"

Then everyone looked at the mansion then Pence said, "Even Seifer's gang was gonna help."

Roxas and Xak were taken by surprise and Roxas asked, "Seifer?"

Pence nodded and said, "Yeah, Hayner asked him to."

Then Roxas and Xak looked at the windows, and they saw Naminé looking at them. Then Roxas asked, "So what're we lookin' for?"

Pence then said, "Well, they say that there's a girl who appears on the second floor window… even though no one's lived here for years. Xak, have your friends seen anything? You said that they hang out here a lot. Hey, where are they?"

Xak said, "For your first question, no. They didn't see anything, probably because they only hang out here, by the gate, and for the second question, well, they went home, said that we'd see 'em tomorrow."

Pence nodded then said, "Well, all right."

Then the trio looked back to the window, and Roxas and Xak felt like they were brought into the mansion.

The next thing they know, they're inside a white room filled with drawings of them and of other people. They saw Destiny Islands, and other pictures. The one that really caught Roxas's attention was the picture of Kairi. Then he heard Naminé's voice say, "Roxas, Xak…"

The two boys turned around and asked, "Naminé?" Then the boys looked to another picture, this one was of Roxas, Xak and Axel. Then Roxas asked, "This is… us?"

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah, it is. And Axel's here too."

Naminé then said, "You guys ARE best friends…"

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah, that's what I keep hearing."

Naminé then said, "You already know the truth about who you two really are."

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah, but I don't know the whole story."

Xak said, "That's because it's not my story to tell, it's hers. Go ahead, Naminé."

The two boys walked up to another picture that was of two boys, a duck, a dog, and a four winged dragon. Then Naminé asked, "You know who those are, right?"

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah, Sora, my Somebody, Donald and Goofy."

Then Xak said, "And my Somebody, Takato, and his partner, Hazzardmon."

Naminé then said, "As you know, about a year ago… something's happened, and I had to take apart the memories chained together in Sora's heart. Takato remained untouched, but he still fell sleep due to a request to stay with Sora until he wakes up. And now… I'm putting them all back exactly the way they were. It's taken me a long time, but pretty soon Sora and Takato will be back to their old selves again. The process has been affecting you guys too, Roxas, Xak."

Roxas asked, "You mean… the dreams?"

Xak nodded and said, "Right."

Naminé then said, "Roxas, you and Sora are connected, the same way that Xak and Takato are connected. And…in order for Sora and Takato to become completely whole again… they need the two of you."

Xak nodded and said, "Right."

Roxas then asked, "But… why is that?"

Naminé said, "You guys hold half of what they are… they need you, Roxas, Xakatto."

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah, we'll finally get to have the wish of a Nobody granted, to become whole again."

Then Xak and Roxas took a seat at the table where Naminé was, then Roxas said, "But, Naminé … Naminé … who are you?"

Naminé said, "I'm a witch with the power over Sora's memories and those around him."

Roxas asked, "A witch?"

Xak then said, "That is what DiZ calls her, but, she is much more then that. She's my sister."

Naminé smiled then Roxas asked, "Sister?"

Xak and Naminé nodded then Xak said, "Right, Naminé is just like us, Roxas, she's a Nobody, she's Kairi's Nobody. And Kairi is Takato's sister, so that makes me and her siblings."

Roxas said, "Wow. That's amazing."

Naminé smiled then said, "But I don't know why I have this power… I just do. I'm not even sure there's a right way for me to use it."

Roxas said, "Hmm… I can't help you there. It's funny… Suddenly I don't feel like I know myself at all… I guess I would like to know. What do you know about me… … that I don't?"

Naminé sadly said, "You… You guys were never supposed to exist, Roxas, Xak."

Roxas said, "What…? How could you even say such a thing about us… even if it were true?"

Naminé said, "I'm sorry. I guess some things… really are better left unsaid."

Xak then said, "No, she's right, we're were never supposed to exist, you, me, AND Naminé. Because that is the fate of Nobodies, we are not supposed to exist. We are simply empty shells, what's left over of someone who turned into a Heartless."

Roxas sighed and said, "Oh, so that means that…"

Xak then sadly said, "That Axel was never meant to exist either, yes."

Then Xak and Roxas were brought back to the outside where they felt Pence shoving them, Xak shook his head and looked around, then he asked, 'Was that real?'

Hazzado said, "Yes, it was."

Then Pence said, "Roxas! Xak! Roxas! Xak!"

Then both boys said, "Huh?"

Pence asked, "Did you see her?"

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah. Watch the window—closely."

But Pence didn't see her, all he saw was the curtain blowing around. Then he said, "Oh, lame. That's just the curtains moving. There must be a draft somewhere. I'm surprised this old place even has curtains."

Roxas said, "…Yeah."

Xak just nodded then Pence said, "Well, let's head back to the usual spot. Hayner and Olette are waiting."

Both boys nodded then they headed back to the usual spot, where Olette said, "Hey guys, how'd it go?"

Pence then said, "The girl in the window turned out to be a curtain flapping in the wind."

Olette said, "I figured as much. The report's already done."

Pence said, "All right!"

Roxas was down then he felt Xak put his hand on his shoulder then he said, "Roxas, tomorrow."

Roxas nodded then Olette asked, "So, wanna go find Hayner? He's probably at the station." Roxas and Xak looked at her as she said, "You know, we only have two more days together."

Roxas asked, "Huh?"

Xak smiled and said, "Summer vacation, remember?"

Roxas said, "Oh… right."

The group then headed for the station, once there, they climbed to the top and found Hayner. Once they were behind him, he said, "Tomorrow we search the town."

Then Pence said, "Next day's the fair."

Then Olette said, "The last day of summer."

Then Hayner said in a strained voice, "Don't say that! You'll give me an ulcer!"

Then Pence joked, "Not if you explode from eating all that ice cream first."

Hayner was about to lick his ice cream but when he heard that, he kind of backed away from it. This caused everyone to start laughing.

«Unknown Location»

Ansem was walking up to DiZ and asked, "Why did you show them the train?"

DiZ said, "Because they missed the trip to the beach."

Ansem said, "Hmph… that's almost kind of you."

Ansem then said, "Now… what about you? Are the holes in your memory starting to fill in?"

Ansem nodded then said, "Yes… the haze is clearing."

DiZ said, "The same thing is happening to everyone who had ties to Sora. Very soon, to them, he'll be like an old friend who's gone away for a year."

Ansem then took a seat and said, "I've waited, and now I want to know. What is it that you want?"

DiZ then said, "Revenge."

Ansem said, "Revenge…"

DiZ then said, "Now, for the finishing touches. First, we must dispose of Naminé. She did a splendid job with Sora, but it's high time she disappeared. Roxas and Xak weren't the only ones who were never meant to exist. Take care of it, Ansem."

Ansem then said, "It won't be easy, with her being protected by Rika and Henry, but I'm sure I can handle it."

«Restoration at 97%»

Just before Xak woke up, he had a dream from the last battle Takato had before he ended up inside the castle. Once he woke up, he got out of bed and for a split second, his appearance was that of Takato, then he said, "The time has come."

«The 6th Day»

Xak then headed for the usual spot when he got there, Roxas was already outside, then Xak said, "Roxas."

The teen looked up and said, "Xak. I feel, weird, and I couldn't sleep last night."

Xak nodded then said, "Today's the day."

Roxas nodded then said, "Let's go see the gang, just one last time."

Xak nodded then the two teens went into the usual spot, where they saw the gang, but they couldn't hear them, then Roxas said, "Man, I could not sleep last night…" Roxas then walked up to Hayner and tried to put his hand of his shoulder, but it passed through him.

Then Xak said, "We're no longer a part of this world, Roxas, they aren't real."

Roxas sighed then he looked at the picture of Hayner and the gang in front of the mansion and saw that it was just Hayner, Pence and Olette.

Then Xak said, "C'mon. The time has come."

Roxas nodded then he and Xak left the usual spot and soon they were surrounded by Dusks, then Axle appeared and he said, "Look what I've been forced to do, guys. I've been given these icky orders to destroy you— if you guys refuse to come back with me."

Xak then said, "Those are your orders, but what is it that you want to do?"

Axle didn't say anything to Xak, but he turned to Roxas and asked, "Do you remember everything, Roxas?"

Xak then said, "Don't lie Roxas, tell him the truth."

The light brown haired boy nodded then said, "No, not yet, I remember that we used to hang out together, but I don't remember everything."

Axel smiled then said, "Go, I was promised one final fight, and that is what I want, but just because I won't fight you now, doesn't mean that I'll make your escape easy, got to make it look good, y'know?"

Xak laughed then he and Roxas summoned their Keyblades and got ready to attack, and then attacked the Dusks that were attacking them, once those were destroyed, they had to deal with what Xak knew was called an Assassin, these things would dive into the ground and be invincible while in the ground, once they were above ground, it was open season on them. Then once they were defeated, Axel got ready to attack, but time was frozen again.

Then the boys heard a voice say, "Roxas, Xakatto, head to the mansion. The time has come!"

Roxas then yelled, "Hayner! Pence! Olette! Xak!"

Xak then said, "C'mon, let's head to the mansion."

Roxas nodded then the boys headed for the sandlot. Once they left the Back Ally, Axle began to move again and he said, "So, it seems that the time has finally come. Good, I hope that the Roxas that I knew will return. At least Xak is still the same."

Then Axel opened a portal to darkness then he headed for the mansion.

Back with the teens, they had just arrived at the Sandlot, and it seemed, quite, the boys then headed towards the direction of the mansion, when they were attacked by more Dusks, once those were defeated they headed for the Tram Common, and after fighting off more Nobodies, they made their way to the woods, once there they had to deal with more Nobodies, but soon they destroyed them all, then they headed for the mansion, but the gate was still locked and they were surrounded by Nobodies.

Then Roxas said, "Don't call us and then lock us out… huh?" Roxas then had a flash back of Sora using his Keyblade to unlock a door.

Then Xak said, "Roxas, use your Keyblade and unlock this."

Roxas looked at his Keyblade then he nodded, he jumped back and aimed the Kingdom Key at the lock and in a flash of light, the lock vanished. Then Roxas ran through, but Xak stayed to buy him some time, but then a cloaked figure appeared and said, "Go, I'll handle this."

Xak nodded and said, "Thanks, Riku."

Xak then ran after Roxas and entered the mansion. Once inside they noticed that it looked like it was in ruins, then Roxas asked, "Where are we supposed to go?"

Xak then said, "Follow me, Naminé should have what we need."

Xak then ran up the stairs and entered a familiar room, Roxas was right behind him, and it was then that they found themselves inside the White room. Roxas took a look around the room and found a picture of himself and Xak running through a crystal cavern. Then Roxas gripped his head in pain and yelled.

Then Xak gripped his head as he too, remembered that day, the day they left the Organization.

Both he and Roxas were walking down the streets of the World that Never Was and they passed by Axel who asked, "Your mind's made up?"

Roxas said, "Why did the Keyblade choose me? I have to know."

Then Xak said, "I wanted to become whole again for a long time now, this is my chance."

Axel said, "You can't turn on the Organization!"

Then Roxas and Xak stopped holding their heads and Roxas turned to Naminé who was sitting on a chair and he asked her, "Organization XIII… they're a bad group."

Naminé said, "Bad or good, I don't know. They're a group of incomplete people who wish to be whole. To that end, they're desperately searching for something."

Roxas asked, "What?"

Xak said, "Kingdom Hearts."

Roxas laughed then Naminé asked, "Funny?"

Roxas then said, "It's just, I think— I've been running away from the question I really wanna ask: What's gonna happen to us now? Just tell us that. Nothing else really matters anymore."

Naminé started to say, "You are…" Then she started to disappear into streams of data.

Then Xak and Roxas asked, "Naminé? Naminé!"

Then another digital code appeared and DiZ showed up and said, "There's no knowledge that has the power to change your fates."

Xak said, "We know that."

Then Roxas said, "Even if it doesn't, I wanna know. I have the right to know!"

DiZ then said, "Nobodies don't have the right to know. Nor do they even have a right to be."

Roxas asked, "But what IS a Nobody!?"

Then a portal of Darkness opened up and a cloaked figure appeared and said, "DiZ, we're out of time. Too many Nobodies!"

Then another portal opened up and Naminé showed up and said, "Roxas. Nobodies like us are only half a person. You won't disappear. You'll be whole!"

Roxas asked, "I'll… disappear…?"

DiZ then said, "No further outbursts!" He then went up to Naminé and grabbed her.

Then she said, "No, you WON'T disappear! You'll…" DiZ then put his hand over her mouth to silence her.

Roxas and Xak said, "Wait!"

Roxas then ran to Naminé but he was blocked by the man in the black coat. Then Naminé got DiZ's hand off of her mouth and said, "Roxas, Xak! We will meet again. And then we can talk about everything. I may not know it's you, and you may not know it's me. But we will meet again. Someday soon. I promise!"

Then Naminé was taken into the dark portal and Roxas and Xak yelled, "Let her go! Naminé!" Then the cloaked figure vanished.

Xak then said, "Roxas, c'mon, we have a mission to accomplish. We can use these sketches that Naminé made to get to the lab. Now then, let's go, Axel's waiting."

Roxas nodded then the duo headed for the library. Once inside Roxas looked around and asked, "How do we go further?"

Xak noticed the statue staring at the table then he walked up to it and saw an image with three circles, one had the image of a heart with an "X" going through it, one had an image of a cross with two circles on the bottom, and one was blank. Xak then drew the symbol of a crown that was on a paper that Naminé left in the missing image in the blank slot. Then the floor started to disappear and the boys got off of it just in time for the floor beneath them disappear and reveal a hidden room.

Xak then said, "C'mon, we're almost there."

Roxas nodded then the two boys entered the lab, where they saw a lot of weird tech and Roxas asked, "Is this how Rika and Henry were able to enter this world?"

Xak nodded then Roxas walked up to the computer and he got a massive migraine, so bad that it felt like his head was going to explode.

Xak saw this and asked, "Roxas, are you all right?" Then, Roxas remembered everything.

A white room with thirteen chairs. Each one was at different heights, and each one had a different person on one chair, and on one, was Roxas, and standing in the middle of the room, was Xak. Then Roxas remembered running away from a group of Dusks, then he remembered Xak coming in to save him, then the two nodded and continued running. Then he remembered Riku asking him why he had the Keyblade, he became angry because that was the same thing he wanted to know, and Riku knew the reason.

He got angry and struck at Riku, then Riku blocked the attack and knocked Roxas out, but before he went blank, he saw Xak walk up to Riku and say, "You know, you didn't have to do that, Riku."

Then he remembered hearing a new voice, even though he was unconscious, he remembered a voice ask, "Will it work?"

Then a familiar voice said, "If we can maintain the simulated town until Naminé finishes chaining together Sora's memories."

Then he heard Xak ask, "But what about me? And Roxas? What will happen to us?"

DiZ then said, "You will be in the town as well, Xak. Be lucky I'm letting you keep your memories, you need to make sure that Roxas is well protected while in the town."

Then he heard a new voice say, "Xakattomon, are you sure you want to do this? You could stay here, with us."

Xak said, "I know, but, he's my brother, and I want to make sure that he stays safe."

Then a familiar female voice said, "You know, you remind me so much of Goggle-Head, so much so that I'm not sure that's a good thing, a bad thing, or a scary thing."

Xak then laughed and said, "Either or, right, Rika, Henry?"

Then Henry's voice say, "Good luck, Xak. Enjoy your vacation."

Xak nodded then said, "And you guys enjoy watching us in a computerized town for a month."

DiZ then said, "Remember, both you and Roxas hold half of Sora and Takato's powers within you. So, in the end, you'll have to give it back. Until then, Roxas will need another personality to throw off his pursuers."

Ansem then said, "Poor thing."

Everyone nodded then DiZ said, "It's the fate of a Nobody." Xak then growled at DiZ who said, "You know it's true, Xak, you should be happy I'm giving you a chance to live out your days in a world. Be grateful of that."

Xak then said, "Whatever, Rika, Henry, Hazzadomon, Riku, bye, see you whenever."

Then DiZ activated the machine and sent Xak and Roxas into a computer world.

After the memory ended, Roxas summoned his Keyblade and assaulted the computer then after he calmed down, Xak said, "So, I guess you remember everything then, Roxas."

Roxas nodded and said, "I do. Thank you, for taking care of me, brother."

Xak smiled then said, "Think nothing of it, brother. C'mon, Axel's waiting."

Roxas nodded and said, "Yeah, I promised him one final battle before we became whole, didn't I?"

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah, you did. I think it would mean a lot to Axel to know that he will be fighting his best friend, and not a total stranger."

Roxas nodded then headed deeper into the lab, once they made it to the next room, they were surrounded by Dusks, then Xak looked at Roxas and said, "This reminds me of when we left the Organization, remember, when we had these guys chasing us?"

Roxas nodded then summoned the Kingdom Key and said, "Think you can keep up with me?"

Xak laughed then pulled out Zero's Vaccine Reverse, and said, "Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing."

Roxas smirked then proceeded to attack all of the Nobodies, then Xak got into the action, and soon all of the Nobodies were destroyed.

Then Axle showed up and said in a happy voice, "Simply amazing, Roxas, Xak."

Roxas then said, "Axel." In a voice that held no questions, it was a simple fact.

Then Axel smiled and said, "So, you remember me know, huh? I'm flattered. So, you ready for this?"

Roxas nodded then Axle summoned his Chacrums and unleashed a huge wave of fire that Xak had to run away from, then Xak yelled, "Remember, try not to kill each other!"

Both friends nodded then Roxas went into his pockets and pulled out two Keyblades, one was black and had a dark blue diamond near the hilt and had bat wings for the guard and the Kanji of darkness as the teeth, and the other was white and had angel wings for the hang guards and had the kanji for light as the teeth.

Axel then said in disbelief, "Two!?"

Xak smirked and thought, 'The two strongest Keyblades Roxas has. The Oathkeeper, the greatest in magic and the Oblivion, the greatest in attack, alone those two Keyblades can be trouble, but together, they are a deadly team.' Then Xak said, "Remember, this is your final fight, you guys, give it all you've got, but don't kill each other, or else I'll have to step in, got it?"

Axel and Roxas nodded then they got their fight started. Roxas and Axel crossed blades and soon Axel caused the floor they were standing on to catch on fire, Roxas saw this and decided to try to put out the fire, he and Axel crossed blades, but Roxas was able to counter him, and then launch him into the ground, clearing the fire in a burst of light.

Then Axel jumped back into the wall of fire, then came dashing back in at Roxas, who countered it by throwing the Oblivion at Axel, but soon Axel recovered and reignited the floor on fire, Axel was then dashing back and forth at Roxas, then Roxas said, "Hey, Axel, are you having just as much fun as I am?"

Axel laughed and said, "I sure am, buddy. This was a great idea, Xak. The best send off I can give Roxas is a great battle."

Xak nodded then said, "Just remember, don't kill each other."

Axel said, "Don't worry, we won't."

Axel then dashed at Roxas who blocked the attack then slammed Axel into the floor again, and clearing the fire once again, then Roxas threw both of his Keyblades at Axel, and he then collapsed.

Then the wall of fire disappeared and Xak said, "Match! Winner, Roxas!"

Roxas smiled then he and Xak went up to Axel who said, "Good job, Roxas. I'm glade that I was able to fight you, one last time."

Roxas nodded then said, "Same here." Then Roxas remembered the last thing Axel said to them before they left for good.

Axel said, "You get on their bad side and they'll destroy the two of you!"

Roxas said, "No one will would miss us."

Then Axel said, "That's not true…! I would."

Then Xak said, "Axel, please, let us do this. We want to become whole again, please, grant us this final request?"

Axel sighed then said, "Fine, but please, don't forget about me, all right?"

Xak and Roxas nodded then they put their hands out and Axel smiled and placed his hand on top then everyone said, "Got it memorized?"

Then everyone laughed and then the memory faded, then Roxas said, "Axel."

Axel then said, "Let's meet again, in the next life."

Xak nodded and said, "Yeah."

Roxas then said, "We'll be waiting."

Then Xak asked, "Got it memorized?"

Axel laughed and said, "Silly. Just because you guys have a next life…" Then Axel vanished.

Then Xak said, "How do you feel, Roxas?"

Roxas smiled and said, "I feel, like a huge weight had just been lifted off my shoulders."

Xak nodded and said, "C'mon, we have somewhere we need to be right now."

Roxas nodded then entered the next room, where they saw a bunch of pods, and in three of those pods, were Hazzardmon, Donald and Goofy. Then they made it to the final door and Xak said, "This is it, Roxas. It's been good knowing you."

Roxas nodded and said, "Same here, wish that we could hang out for a little bit longer now that I remember everything."

Xak sighed then said, "Yeah, same here, but, it's not to be. My Somebodies a prince, while yours is a knuckle head."

Roxas smiled and said, "Just like the two of us."

Xak nodded then they entered the final room. There they saw two giant pods, they also saw DiZ standing in front of the two pods. Then he said, "At last, the Keyblade's chosen ones."

Roxas then angrily asked, "Who are you talking too? Me and Xak? Or Sora and Takato?"

DiZ said, "To half of Sora and Takato, of course. The two of you reside in darkness. What I need is someone who can move about the realm of light and destroy Organization XIII."

Roxas asked, "Why? Who are you?"

Xak said nothing then walked up to the pod that he felt drawn to. Then DiZ saw Xak then he looked back to Roxas and said, "I am a servant of the world. And, if I am a servant then the two of you should consider yourselves tools, at best."

Roxas and Xak looked at him and Xak glared at him while Roxas asked, "Was that… was that supposed to be a joke? 'Cause I'm not laughing!" Roxas then summoned his Keyblade and attacked DiZ, only for his Keyblade to pass right through him.

Then Xak yelled, "Roxas! He's not really there!"

Roxas either didn't hear him, or just didn't care and just unleashed his rage onto the hologram of DiZ who then disappeared then reappeared in a different spot, then he said, "My apologies. This is only a data-based projection."

Roxas then screamed at the top of his lungs and proceeded to attack the hologram while Xak found Takato's pod and thought, 'This is it, Hazzado.'

Xak felt Hazzado give him a mental nod then he said, "Indeed, I will miss you, but most likely, you'll be in the same place as I am, once we return to Takato."

Xak nodded then he saw Roxas standing in front of an open pod with Sora, and he noticed that his pod was also open, it was then that he got to see Takato for the third time in his life. Then he looked to Roxas and said, "Well, this is it, you ready, Roxas?"

Roxas nodded then he said, "You guys are lucky, Sora, Takato, looks like our summer vacation is…"

Then Xak said, "Over." Then both boys walked into the pods, and felt their bodies become data and merge with their Somebodies.

Meanwhile at the train station, the mysterious blue train appeared and a being got off the train, and was met by two others. The first was a small being with large ears, the second was tall and looked like a girl with ginger hair, and the last was a dark skinned boy with light blue hair, all three were wearing black coats.

Thrchaosmaster: Hey everybody! Here is DigiHearts 2: Hazards Journey! I hope that you all have enjoyed the start of this story. I have enjoyed writting Axel's parts and I hope you enjoyed reading it. Well till next time, Read and Review!

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