Summary: When Sora finds himself in a series of mysterious worlds, he must work with Roxas, Axel, and Namine to rescue Kairi and escape back to where he belongs. The 3rd installment of the Reconnect: Kingdom Hearts Saga.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. It all belongs to Square Enix, and Disney.

A/N: Some of you might be familiar with my other two KH series: Reunion & the Reconnect: Kingdom Hearts saga, well at first, this story wasn't apart of either one, but as I wrote more into it, I realized that I could easily tie this story into my, still ongoing, Reconnect saga, and allow this story to help set the stage for the others. At any rate, I hope you enjoy the story. Oh and this story takes place immediately after KH2. I started writing this story back before I even started on Reconnect Kingdom Hearts so there are some issues with canon in regards to the KH timeline. Namely there's no mention of the events of Birth by Sleep or Coded.

Fans of the Reconnect: Kingdom Hearts Saga might notice some characters and locales that were featured in RKH and/or the 2nd Darkness that appear here as well. Reason being, that I drew upon the plot ideas for this story when writing the two aforementioned stories. Plus who knows…some of the characters and locales introduced in this story might make it into a part of the Reconnect Kingdom Hearts saga. We'll have to see now, won't we?

The (main) pairings are, Sora/Kairi & Roxas/Namine. The story is supposed to begin immediately following the credits to KH2.

Legend once spoke of a great object known as Kingdom Hearts that was said to be made of either everlasting light or everlasting darkness. Legend also once spoke of a great key that could slay the darkness and open or seal any lock. Both of these legends have proven to be true.

Kingdom Hearts was proven to be made of everlasting light and the key turned out to be a Keyblade that was placed into the capable hands of a boy named Sora.

But whereas Legend proved true…myth remains unproven.

Myth speaks of a massive network of worlds that exists only in people's dreams. No one knows if it's possible to even enter these dream worlds but myth still speaks of an ancient gem that is imbued with phenomenal power that allows people to enter the "dream worlds." What's more, the gem allows the one who possesses it to morph the Dream World in their favor but not only in their dreams… but in the dreams of others.

Where this gem is now and what became of it is unknown but there are a small few who believe it's still out there and hungrily seek out its power. But for the most part people don't believe it exists and thus don't even bother looking for it.

In the world known as the Destiny Islands, there is a small islet, a short rowboat ride from the main island, where a trio of old friends goes to play. They've gone to this islet for as long as they can remember and what's more…the three recently had a profound effect on the entire universe. They essentially saved it from total annihilation or enslavement twice in a little over a year.

They are Sora, Riku, and Kairi…the three Keybearers whose actions saved the universe. Within the hearts of Sora and Kairi however, live two separate beings…Nobodies, known as Roxas and Namine. Though both Roxas and Namine slumber within the hearts of their respective others, their presence can still be felt within the hearts of Sora and Kairi.

They recently returned from their yearlong mission to save the worlds from the darkness, facing much danger and heartbreak along the way and now they come to rest in the comforting and familiar environment of their homeworld. Little do they suspect that soon they will be thrust headfirst into another adventure.

End Chapter 1.

Please R&R.