[Scene opens on the Destiny Islands, a beautiful and tranquil place where children of pure hearts and dreams roam freely. Here is where we meet our heroine, Ameshi, a young 16 yr. old girl who's dream is to travel to different worlds and to learn more about them.]

Ameshi: *stands on the beach, looking off into the distance* ... *hears the other little children running about behind her*

[Suddenly...]

Dante: Hey Ameshi! *runs towards her*

Ameshi: Hm? *turns around* Dante!

[Dante, Ameshi's best friend, is 18 years old and very adventurous. He's very competitive with Ameshi, but very protective at the same time.]

Dante: What're you doing all the way over here? I thought we were going to finish our raft?

Ameshi: Raft? What raft? o.o

Dante: -_- You know, the one we've been building for the past week in order to get off these lousy islands?!

Ameshi: Oh! Sorry...

Dante: You were daydreaming again, weren't you. *grins*

Ameshi: No I wasn't... *pouts*

Dante: Yes you were, I can tell.

Ameshi: So what if I was?

Dante: *stands next to her and looks at the ocean* What were you thinking about?

Ameshi: Nothing... Just thinking about where we're going to go after this.

Dante: Are you scared or worried about what we'll find?

Ameshi: Nah. I think it'll be fun!

Dante: Hm. *stares at her*

Ameshi: *looks up* What?

Dante: ...Nothing. *turns around* Well, we're not going to get anywhere unless we finish the raft, you know.

Ameshi: Oh yeah! ^^;;;

Dante: I'll finish working on the technical stuff. Just go get our reserves, okay?

Ameshi: Right! *runs off*

Dante: ... *heads back towards the cove*

[Later on that afternoon...]

Dante: *is sitting on top of the broken paopu fruit tree by the bridge, watching the sun set*

Ameshi: *sits on the edge of the little island, letting her feet swing back and forth* ...Dante?

Dante: Yeah?

Ameshi: Do you think... we'll be able to come back here?

Dante: I don't know. It's possible.

Ameshi: But what if... we can't?

Dante: If we can't, we can't. Besides, it's not like we'll be missing anything in this place. I mean, think about it. There's practically nothing here that we don't already know about. I want to explore the unknown... Learn about other worlds. Isn't that what you want too?

Ameshi: Yes, but... *hangs her head*

Dante: *glances at her* You're not having second thoughts about this, are you?

Ameshi: No.

Dante: *jumps off the tree* Ameshi...

Ameshi: I'm serious. I'm not scared! I was just... wondering...

Dante: *smiles and turns to head for the bridge* Sure you were... Don't back out on me now, Ameshi.

Ameshi: I'm not!

Dante: All right then. *suddenly tosses a paopu fruit at her*

Ameshi: *catches it* Ack! What's this for?

Dante: Don't you know?

Ameshi: No...

Dante: They say that if two people share it, their destinies become intertwined.

Ameshi: Destiny? Intertwined...?

Dante: *winks* I know you want to try it!

Ameshi: Nu-uh! Who would I share it with anyway?!

Dante: You don't know that either?

Ameshi: ...?

Dante: *laughs and heads for the bridge* Nevermind. Race you back home... ^_^

Ameshi: *blinks* What?

Dante: Haha! *takes off* You're not running fast enough, Ameshi!

Ameshi: Eep! Hey, wait up! *throws the fruit over her shoulder and runs after him*

[That evening...]

Ameshi: *wakes up in her bed after having a horrible nightmare* AH! *sits up, panting heavily*

[A loud crack of thunder sounds outside.]

Ameshi: A storm... *rubs her eyes* Wait a minute... The raft! *grabs her boots and yanks them on before jumping out her window*

[Ameshi gets outside, and everything is dark. Suddenly, she notices a figure standing by the bridge on the middle island.]

Ameshi: What...?

[Suddenly, a black blob with glowing yellow eyes forms from the sand and lunges at Ameshi.]

Ameshi: EEK! What is that?! *watches as more form from the sand and surround her* These... creatures... They're from my dream! *runs for the bridge* I've gotta get out of here!

[Ameshi runs onto the bridge and sees Dante standing there.]

Ameshi: Dante, we have to get out of here! There are these black... things that are after me and I don't know what-

Dante: *turns around* It's okay Ameshi. Don't worry about them. They'll only take your heart if you let them.

Ameshi: What?!

Dante: *smiles* This is our chance, Ameshi. Don't you see? We can get out of here through this... *points at the pillar of darkness* Just open your heart... Don't be afraid of it.

Ameshi: You're insane!

Dante: Am I? *holds his hand out* Come on Ameshi... It's just you and me. Come with me.

Ameshi: I... I... *sighs and reaches her hand out to grab his*

[The darkness from the pillar spreads and Dante begins to sink.]

Ameshi: Dante!

Dante: Open your heart to the darkness, Ameshi... *closes his eyes as he sinks lower*

Ameshi: NO! *tries to grab onto his hand desperately but Dante completely disappears* DANTE! DANTE!

[A white pillar replaces the dark one and a large key hovers in the air. The light disappears...]

Ameshi: *is crying* W-What... is... *the key flies into her hands* What's this?! *turns around and sees a whole row of the black shadows waiting for her* Maybe I can... *feels a surge of power flow through her* Right. *runs forward*

[The creatures jump towards her, but Ameshi knocks them away with powerful blows with the key. She runs back onto the beach and suddenly sees a door behind a large tree.]

Ameshi: I've never noticed that before... *runs towards the door and enters it*

[Ameshi finds herself in a small cave with another door, only this one has no knob or any way of getting through it. She recognizes it as the same one from her dream.]

Ominous voice: The darkness will hold you... Let it take you...

Ameshi: *looks around frantically* Dante?!

[The door flies open, and a whirl wind of darkness flies around her. Ameshi blacks out. When she awakes, she is standing on a small patch of land. Pieces of the Destiny Islands are scattered about.]

Ameshi: Oh... no!

[And then... a group of the tiny shadow creatures merge together to form a large shadow creature.]

Ameshi: O__O I'm going to die...

Creature: *lunges towards Ameshi, it's large hands trying to grab her*

Ameshi: No... I can't die! I have to find Dante! *jumps out of the way and starts to swing the key like mad*

[Ameshi hits the shadow over and over, and then suddenly... A large ball of light appears in the sky and sucks up the shadow creature, as well as the debris of the destiny islands. Ameshi struggles to hang onto a piece of wood, but the wind tunnel sucks her up and throws her into oblivion...]

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[In another place, not too far away... A girl stands by a large window, watching the stars. She grimaces as a star suddenly blinks out. Then she sighs and puts a hand to her head.]

Sierra: Damn... Not another one. Senna, could you come here a minute?

[Sierra is an 18 yr. old warrior who lives on a large space ship called "The Highwind" with her good friend Senna, a 16 yr. old mage-in-training.]

Senna: *walks into the library where Sierra is* What's the matter?

Sierra: Take a look at the sky...

Senna: *looks out the window* It looks so desolate these days...

Sierra: More and more stars are disappearing every day. I can't keep up with them. And another one just went out.

Senna: This is not good.

Sierra: So what should we do?

Senna: I'm not really sure... *a light goes off in the background* Hm? Oh, the emperor is calling.

Sierra: Oh great, what does he want?

[Senna shrugs before heading over to the video phone... thingy. Emperor Onikisu, ruler of the world Arcadian is a powerful and good ruler, even though he's very young to be on the throne (18).]

Senna: *presses a switch and Emperor Onikisu appears on the screen* Your highness, what a pleasant surprise!

Onikisu: Don't give me that. Just what are you girls doing up there? Are you making any progress at all? Didn't you see-

Sierra: *growls, frustrated* Yes, we saw another one go out. We're not blind you know.

Onikisu: Then why aren't you doing anything about it?

Sierra: *clenches her fists* Because we're waiting for your orders, your lordship...

Onikisu: *sighs and rubs his temples* I have recent news...

Senna: Oh? What is it?

Onikisu: It turns out the Heartless are appearing everywhere, and much more frequently. No one has been able to find a way to stop them, no matter what weaponry they manufacture...

Senna: So...?

Onikisu: So, that means there's only one way. I need you two to find the one who wields the Key of Power.

Sierra: Excuse me? *glares at the screen* Do you know HOW many worlds are out there?! Millions! Billions even! How are we supposed to find this person?!

Onikisu: *raises an eyebrow* Well it shouldn't be that hard. Afterall, it's not everyday you see someone walking around carrying a giant key...

Sierra: That's not the point! Where will we start?!

Senna: *holds her head* Sierra, stop yelling... --;;

Onikisu: Well, we have a clue... I suggest going to planet L2. That's the central port between all the worlds, and most people go there after... you know... So if he or she is anywhere, they'd have to be on L2. I'm sure of it.

Senna: Okay, we'll get right to it!

Onikisu: Good. I'm counting on you two...

Senna: We won't let you down! ^_^ *cuts off the vid phone thing* Well Sierra? Better plot a course for L2.

Sierra: *grumbles* Whatever... *stalks off to the control room*

[Meanwhile... Ameshi wakes up in the middle of an alleyway. She sits up and looks around, completely unaware of her surroundings.]

Ameshi: Ugh... My head... Where am I? *looks around* Where's my island?! Dante?! *her eyes fill with tears* I don't know where I am... I'm lost, and so is my home... What happened?!

[The sound of a small ship flying overhead startles her, and she stands up. She stares at the sky and looks around. Then she moves out from the alley and towards the street. There are a few buildings: Accessory Shop, Item Shop, and an abandoned building with a large door in the middle. A few people are moving about.]

Ameshi: I wonder if... Dante got transported here too. I hope he's all right... *enters the street and finds herself in the middle of a large square* What is this place? *turns and looks over at a woman standing by the door of the abandoned building* Excuse me...

Woman: Yes?

Ameshi: Could you... could you tell me where I am?

Woman: Well certainly, young lady. I'm surprised you don't know.

Ameshi: Well, I'm kind of lost...

Woman: I can see that. This here is L2.

Ameshi: L... 2?

Woman: Yep. You'll find all sorts of people here, from all over.

Ameshi: You mean from different worlds?

Woman: *nods*

Ameshi: Then can you tell me if you've seen a boy with white hair, and-

Woman: I've seen lots of people, honey. Just look around. He'll turn up.

Ameshi: Maybe he's in there? *points towards the door*

Woman: No. No one's allowed past this point. It's dangerous, you know. You're safer staying here in the first district.

Ameshi: Why?

Woman: ...That's not important. Just stay here.

Ameshi: But- *blinks* Nevermind. Thank you anyway... *stumbles over towards the accessory shop* That didn't help at all. *glances at a set of stairs leading behind the shop to another alleyway* Hm.

[Ameshi heads for the alleyway. She sees another large door at the end with a sign that says: Second District.]

Ameshi: Another way in? I hope it's not locked... *pulls on the gate switch and the door opens*

[Ameshi enters the Second District. She suddenly hears a cry from underneath the bridge that she is currently standing on. She looks down and sees the shadow creatures from her island attacking an innocent bystander. One of the creatures attacks the person and steals his heart right from his body. Then the creature disappears, along with the others, the body of the man disintegrating.]

Ameshi: W-What?! *runs down another stairway towards the spot* That guy got his heart stolen... What were those things? And why do I keep seeing them everywhere?

[Suddenly, one of the creatures appears behind her.]

Ameshi: *turns* Oh no! *pulls out the key in order to defend herself* Come and get me!

[Meanwhile, in the first district, Sierra and Senna arrive in their space ship outside the city gates.]

Sierra: Well, we're here. Now what?

Senna: Well, now we find the "wielder of the Key".

Sierra: Ugh...

Senna: Don't worry. This town's not that big.

Sierra: There are THREE sections!

Senna: Aww, don't worry. *heads for the Second District gate* How hard could this be?

[Second District...]

Ameshi: *kills the shadow* Hah! Take that! *suddenly jumps back as another shadow emerges... as well as another, and another, and so on* Oh crap! *holds the key out* Stay back! I'm warning you!

[The creatures all run for her at once. She swipes at them, but one overpowers her and knocks her to the ground, hard.]

Ameshi: AH- *blacks out*

Sierra: *charges in with her sword and kills most of them with one swipe* Senna, there's the key!

Senna: *kneels down next to Ameshi* Got it!

Sierra: *finishes off the shadows* There. All done. *glances at Ameshi on the ground* Is she the one?

Senna: I think so. Told you it wouldn't be so hard to find her. *puts a hand to Ameshi's forehead* Poor thing... I wonder what she was doing out here all by herself.

Sierra: Those things weren't even that big of a deal... If she couldn't handle them, how is she going to save the whole universe?

Senna: Who knows. Help me, will you? *grabs Ameshi's arms*

Sierra: *sighs* Fine.

[Sierra and Senna carry the unconscious Ameshi to a hotel in the first district.]

Ameshi: *awakens after about half an hour* Mm...? *opens her eyes and sees Senna standing above her*

Senna: Oh good, you're finally awake. *puts a wet cloth on her forehead* I was beginning to worry.

Ameshi: Eh?! *sits up quickly and looks around the room. She sees Sierra on the other side of the room, glaring at her* Who are you people?!

Senna: Calm down, calm down. We'll explain everything in a minute...

Ameshi: But... The shadows...

Sierra: It's a good thing we saved you when we did. If we'd come just a bit later, you wouldn't have a heart right now.

Ameshi: *gulps* What are those things?

Senna: They're called the Heartless. Evil creatures that feed off the darkness in people's hearts.

Sierra: You're a prime target, though.

Ameshi: Me? Why... me?

Sierra: Because you hold the Keyblade. The only thing the Heartless are afraid of. *holds it up*

Ameshi: Hey, that's-

Sierra: Yours? Yeah, I know. You'll get it back... eventually...

Ameshi: *shakes her head* I don't get any of this...

Senna: Ah, we haven't even introduced ourselves yet... Forgive me... My name is Senna. That's

Sierra. What is your name?

Ameshi: Ameshi...

Senna: *smiles pleasantly* Nice to meet you, Ameshi! We've come to aid you in your quest.

Ameshi: Quest? What quest?

Sierra: *holds her head* Goodness... Don't you know anything?!

Ameshi: Well excuse me, I thought I knew a lot before my world just suddenly disappeared, and my best friend went missing, and then those shadows were chasing me, and then you people showed up... *starts to cry* I don't know what's real anymore...

Senna: There, there... *glares at Sierra* There's no need to cry. You're safe here.

Sierra: Not for long.

Senna: The Heartless are strictly in the Second and Third districts, so you've got nothing to be afraid of.

Ameshi: But why?

Senna: That's where the keyhole is.

Ameshi: Keyhole?

Senna: Every world has a keyhole. The Heartless are using it to get into every world and destroy it. They've been seeping into this world for a long time now... And now it's everywhere. They must be stopped.

Sierra: Which is where you come in. *tosses the Keyblade at her*

Ameshi: *catches it and almost falls off the bed* But... What can I do?

Senna: You must seal the central doorway of the Heartless.

Ameshi: And where's that?

Senna: Well... That's what we don't know. But we know there's someone who does.

Ameshi: Who?

Sierra: Ryu Tazaka.

Ameshi: R-Ryu?

Sierra: Yes. He was once a well respected scientist and explorer, although some believe he was bit off his rocker... He started a study on the Heartless and everything... Unfortunately, he finally cracked and disappeared. No one knows if he died, or if the Heartless got him...

Senna: But if he IS still alive, he'll certainly know how to stop them.

Ameshi: So if we find him, then we can seal up the Heartless.

Senna: Right! Now you've got it!

Ameshi: Okay... But how will we find Ryu?

Senna: That's the hard part. We must travel to different worlds to try and locate him. And... It's important to seal these worlds while we're at it. All of them will be sealed once we close the final gateway, but we must protect everyone while we can. Many innocent people's hearts are being stolen as we speak.

Ameshi: All right... I think I get it now.

Sierra: It's about time.

Ameshi: Well geez, I didn't even know it was my DESTINY to do all of this, so you can't blame me for being confused!

Sierra: Watch me.

Ameshi: I didn't ask for this!

Sierra: Yeah, well the Keyblade chose you as its master, so tough.

Ameshi: You're not very friendly!

Sierra: And you're not very smart, so I guess we're even.

Ameshi: Ugh! I have to travel with you, don't I? *turns to Senna* Is she always like this?!

Senna: *chuckles* I'm afraid so.

Sierra: Get used to it, kid.

Ameshi: Kid?! I'm not a kid!

Senna: Please, you two. There's little time for this. We'd better go stock up on supplies before we head off for our next destination.

Ameshi: How will we get there?

Senna: With our space ship, of course. ^_^

Ameshi: Wow... a space ship... If only Dante could see me now... *smiles and then looks saddened*

Senna: What? What's wrong?

Ameshi: I... I need to finish looking for my friend Dante. I don't know if he's here on L2 or not.

Sierra: If he landed in the other districts, he was probably snagged by the Heartless.

Ameshi: But I have to find him!

Senna: Have you looked everywhere here?

Ameshi: Well, yeah... There aren't many places to look.

Senna: I wouldn't worry. Maybe we'll find him on the way.

Ameshi: You think so?

Senna: Mmhm! *nods*

Ameshi: Well, if you're sure... *glances down*

Sierra: *passes Senna a strange look*

Senna: *shrugs at her and then smiles at Ameshi* So, are you ready?

Ameshi: Yes.

Sierra: Good.

[So the trio head to the accessory and item shops to pick up some equipment before heading off towards the ship at the main port. Once they are aboard the ship, Sierra plots a course for the next closest planet.]
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[On the ship...]

Ameshi: So does anyone know where we're going? *looks out of one of the windows in amazement*

Sierra: Nah. We usually don't stop in very many worlds. We've never had to before.

Senna: Before the Heartless came, all worlds were separated and closed off. There were barriers that could not be crossed. Of course the Heartless broke those barriers...

Ameshi: Oh...

[Suddenly, a planet comes into view. It's somewhat small and there is a large crystal palace sticking out of it.]

Ameshi: Hey guys, there's one!

Senna: Oh, good! Our first destination!

Ameshi: I wonder what world this is...

Sierra: Hang on. I'm landing now.

[The ship lands on the planet named: The Moon Kingdom. The trio disembarks. They get off the ship and land in the middle of a rose garden. Not too far away from them, the young blonde princess of the Moon Kingdom, Usagi, is taking a peaceful stroll through these gardens.]

Ameshi: *peeks out from one of the bushes* Who's that?

Sierra: How should I know?

Ameshi: Why are we hiding?

Sierra: We have to be careful.

Senna: Shh...

Usagi: *begins talking to herself* It's such a nice day... The sun is shining, the sky is blue, not a cloud in the sky... *sniffles* If only my friends were here to enjoy it with me.

Ameshi: *murmurs* I know how she feels.

Sierra: Shhh!

Usagi: *sits down on a nearby marble bench* But they're all sick, and no one will tell me why. It's not fair! I have a right to know!

[Ameshi glances at Sierra and Senna.]

Usagi: And then mother keeps telling me not to go anywhere by myself because of those dark beings from another world... I'm nearly 16! I know how to take care of myself!

Ameshi: *whispers* Guys, did you hear that? She says there are dark beings on this planet from another world... You think she means the Heartless?

Sierra: Obviously. They're everywhere. Didn't we explain this to you already?!

Senna: Shh! You both have to stay quiet! You want her to hear us?

Ameshi: *pouts* Well she started it, and-

Usagi: *looks up and sees the bushes across from her rattling* Is someone there?! *stands up quickly, looking around*

Sierra: *hisses* Dammit! Now look what you did!

Ameshi: *voice gets louder* I didn't do anything! \_/

Usagi: Ah! Who's there?! Whatever you are, stay back! I'm warning you! *backs up away from the bush and looks frantically back at the palace behind her*

Sierra: That's it! I'm sick of you already! *reaches over to strangle Ameshi*

Ameshi: Waaaah! x___x *goes tumbling out of the bush, Sierra still trying to wring her neck...*

Usagi: *puts a hand to her mouth in alarm* Oh... my...

Senna: *stands up awkwardly* Um... Please don't be afraid, and PLEASE don't scream. We're not here to hurt you or anything. *glances at Sierra and Ameshi trying to kill each other* Yeah... We're not here to hurt YOU, anyway. ~_~;;

Usagi: What is the meaning of this?! How did you get here?! Why are you here?! What business do you have?!

Senna: Please, one question at a time. We are here looking for a Keyhole, and-

Ameshi: *jumps up* And I'm looking for my friend, Dante! Have you seen him?

Usagi: *cocks her head to the side* D... Dante?

Ameshi: Yes! He's my friend! He's about this tall, and this skinny, and-

Sierra: *knocks Ameshi to the ground* Ignore her.

Ameshi: HEY!

Usagi: Listen, whoever you are, you'd better just turn around and go back where ever you came from! I don't know what you're talking about, and... I... have a lot of power! I'm a princess!

Sierra: So?

Senna: Sierra! *glares at her* Ahem... Do forgive us, your highness, but really we're not here to do anything harmful to you. We're only asking if you know where we could find the Keyhole to this world.

Usagi: I told you, I-

[Suddenly, another bush rattles from behind them. Three Heartless jump out and lurch towards them.]

Usagi: AH! It's those dark beings!

Ameshi: *gets off the ground* Guys...?

Sierra: *reaches for her sword* Get ready, you two.

Senna: Please stay back, Princess. *pulls out a staff*

[The middle Heartless runs for Ameshi first. Ameshi quickly yanks out the keyblade and whacks it backwards. Sierra immediately charges with her sword at the one to the left, and Senna aims magic at the one on the right. Sounds of clashing, shredding, and bright flashes of light fill the gardens. Within minutes the three Heartless are disposed of. Sierra sheaths her sword with a satisfied smirk.]

Sierra: That was easy.

Ameshi: *looks down at her arms that has a rather large scratch on it from when the Heartless swiped at her* Speak for yourself! -.-

Sierra: It's bound to get worse as we go on, you know.

Senna: *clears her throat and glances at the princess, who is now shaking in terror* Your highness?

Usagi: How did you... Where... *her eyes go wide and she smiles brightly* You're warriors of some kind, aren't you?

Sierra: *looks modest* Well... yes... somewhat...

Ameshi: _ Ugh...

Senna: *smiles back at her* I suppose you could say that. Now please, your highness, we really need your help. Your whole world is in danger, and if we don't find that Keyhole, you may lose this place forever.

Usagi: Well... I still don't know what you mean, but I owe you my life because you just saved me... Follow me to the palace, and I'll try to help you as best I can. I bet my mother knows something...

Senna: Thank you.

[So they all head towards the castle. Meanwhile, somewhere, in another place... A man wearing a long black cloak looks down upon the castle in the Moon Kingdom. His face is hidden. A glowing red amulet hangs around his neck on a silver chain, and a dark purple light surrounds him. He holds out his pale hand, a dark ball of light forming in his palm, and he throws it towards the castle, watching it make its descent slowly...]

Man: Princess Usagi... I've finally found you.

[Back in the castle, Usagi leads the three girls to the throne room where her mother, Queen Serenity sits.]

Usagi: Mother! Mother!

Serenity: *stands up from her throne smiling, but then she frowns when she glances at Senna, Sierra, and Ameshi* What is the meaning of this?

Usagi: Mother, these are my three new friends! They're from another world! Isn't that wonderful?

Senna: *curtsies* Hello, your majesty.

Ameshi: *does the same, awkwardly* Uh... yeah.

Sierra: *just stands there, arms folded*

Serenity: And what do they want here? Are they working for the dark side?

Usagi: No, mother! Infact, they just saved me from those heart-stealing creatures! They've come to help us!

Serenity: *narrows her eyes* I don't believe it.

Usagi: But it's true!

Senna: Yes, your majesty. We mean you no harm. We would like to rid you of your problem, but the only way to do that is if you show us the Keyhole to this world-

Serenity: Keyhole?! Is that what you've come here for?!

Senna: Um... Why, yes...

Serenity: Usagi, these are dangerous people! Don't you see?! They're here to destroy us, not save us!

Usagi: But-

Sierra: Hey, lady! Just where do you get off dissing us like that?! We're here to save this lousy planet from being taken over by the Heartless! If you don't want to trust us though, we'll be happy to just leave and let you fend for yourselves!

Ameshi: o__o;; Sierra!

Senna: ~_~ *sighs heavily*

Serenity: How dare you! Take them to the dungeon! *calls the guards*

Usagi: *gasps* NO! Mother! *stands in front of the three* You can't! They saved my life!

Serenity: How can we trust them? That one just spoke out against me!

Usagi: They're really good mother! Please!

Serenity: I don't want them here, and that's final! *glares*

Usagi: Mother... *sniffles* Don't do this. Please?

Serenity: *sighs* Fine... Since they did save you... I suppose they can stay... for one night. And that's all.

Usagi: *smiles slightly* Thank you mother.

Senna: You are too kind, your majesty. ^_^ *curtsies again*

Serenity: I know... *purses her lips and sits back down on her throne*

Ameshi: So I guess we're staying then?

Sierra: For the night anyway.

Senna: *whispers to Sierra and Ameshi* That should give us enough time to find the Keyhole.

Sierra: *nods*

Usagi: Would you all like separate rooms, or just one big one?

Senna: One is fine, thank you.

Ameshi: What?! You mean I have to sleep in the same room with HER?!

Sierra: And what's SO WRONG about that?!

Ameshi: EVERYTHING!

Senna: You two... *sighs*

Usagi: *giggles and leads them out of the throne room, Sierra and Ameshi still bickering* You certainly are amusing for powerful warriors...

[Later on that night...]

Ameshi: *lays down on the massive bed in the room, looking out the window and up at the stars upside down* This place is weird... And, I've never seen the stars like this before. I mean, I've seen the moon from my own world, but I've never actually been on one...

Sierra: *sits on the other side of the room in a chair, cleaning her sword* Of course you haven't.

Ameshi: So what are we going to do now, Senna? *hears nothing* Senna? *sits up and sees Senna looking out the other windows across the room* Hey, what's the matter?

Senna: Hm? *turns around* Oh, nothing. Sorry. I was just thinking of where we should look first...

Sierra: I know Queen Serenity knows where it is. Should we interrogate her?

Senna: If she were anyone else but the Queen, then yes, I would say go ahead, but I'd rather not risk being thrown in the dungeons. Then this whole mission would be a failure, and we haven't even gotten very far yet.

Ameshi: Aww don't worry, we'll find it!

Senna: But how? It's almost impossible unless someone just tells us...

Ameshi: Well you found me, didn't you?

Sierra: Not by choice

Ameshi: -.- You're missing the point... We can do anything as long as we stick together as a team. We've gotta have faith, ya know? That's the only way we'll pull through this.

Senna: *smiles* You're right.

Sierra: *rolls her eyes* Unfortunately...

Ameshi: *glares at Sierra* You have absolutely no faith in me, do you?

Sierra: Not really.

Senna: *looks back out the window, still grinning* Hm.

[Suddenly, Senna notices two shadows (not the Heartless) making their way towards the gardens.]

Senna: Hey, who's that?!

Sierra: *blinks and stops cleaning her sword* What? Who?

Senna: Come look, there's someone in the gardens!

Ameshi: *bounds up behind her* Maybe we should go down and check it out?

Senna: Yes, I think that would be wise.

[Sierra, Senna, and Ameshi leave their room and head out of the castle towards the gardens from earlier. They find another pair of bushes located by a crystal fountain. There they see Usagi and a strange, dark-haired man dressed in dark blue armor with a long black cape. The two of them come together in a sweet embrace. Senna and Sierra duck down in the bushes, while Ameshi stands there watching dazedly.]

Sierra: Get down, you idiot! *grabs Ameshi's arm and yanks her to the ground*

Ameshi: OW- *Senna covers her mouth*

Senna: *whispers* We don't want to get caught like LAST time!

Ameshi: Sorry... *peeks through the leaves and watches Usagi and the man continue to hug, and then kiss* I wonder who that is.

Senna: I do too. He looks a bit suspicious. *pauses* Then again, so do we...

Sierra: *snorts* They obviously know each other well.

Ameshi: *giggles*

Sierra: Shh!

Ameshi: Oh! Sorry again.

Usagi: *breaks away from the kiss and smiles fondly* Endymion...

Mamoru: Serenity...

Ameshi: I thought her name was Usagi?

Senna: *shrugs*

Usagi: I was worried that you wouldn't come.

Mamoru: You know I would never pass up an opportunity to come and see you.

Usagi: But it's so dangerous, Endy... What if you got caught? What if-

Mamoru: *puts a finger to her lips* I don't care about any of that, and you shouldn't worry. We should concentrate on the time that we have now. *hugs her close* It's been so long since I've seen you...

Usagi: *giggles and wraps her arms around his neck* But you just saw me last night...

Mamoru: That feels like such a long time ago.

Usagi: I know. I wish it didn't have to be this way. I'm so tired of hiding.

Mamoru: Sere... *kisses her on the forehead* I am too. But you know we've got to keep this secret.

Usagi: I know you're right, but... It's just not fair. I don't care what kingdom you're from. I love you, and that's all that matters.

Mamoru: And I love you, my beautiful princess... *leans down to kiss her on the lips*

Sierra: *groans quietly* This is so disgusting. *turns away*

Ameshi: *blinks* So they're seeing each other in secret?

Senna: I guess. Something about this guy's kingdom.

Ameshi: But they love each other...Why hide it?

Senna: I don't know.

Sierra: Whatever. Can we go back in now? This was a complete waste of time.

Senna: *glances at the couple once more before nodding slightly* Let's go.

Ameshi: Wait, don't you think we should-

Sierra: *glares* ...

Ameshi: Okay... nevermind... *turns to follow them out of the gardens*

[As they are going back in, they suddenly hear a scream. Quickly running back towards the fountain, they see a large number of Heartless attacking Usagi and Mamoru. Mamoru has his sword out and is defending the princess, but the Heartless out number him 12 to 1.]

Sierra: Looks like we've got more of them, now.

Ameshi: Fantastic. *pulls out the Keyblade* Let's go! *jumps in the midst of the Heartless*

[Sierra makes quick work of the small ones. Both Senna and Ameshi team up to battle the bigger ones, Mamoru helping as best he can. As he is turned around, Usagi is suddenly snatched up by someone... She screams, but is dragged through another set of bushes that lead to another pathway in the maze of the gardens. Ameshi and Mamoru both notice.]

Mamoru: Serenity!

Ameshi: Hey! GET BACK HERE!

Senna: *gasps as a Heartless that was once aiming for Ameshi runs towards her. She blasts it to smithereens with fire* Where are you going, Ameshi?!

Ameshi: Don't worry! I'll be right back! *jumps through the bush*

Sierra: *growls* She'd better hurry up! *slices off one of the Heartless' heads*

[Ameshi finds herself on another pathway. She looks around and sees the man in the black cloak holding a struggling Usagi.]

Usagi: Where are you taking me?! Someone help!

Ameshi: Let her go!

Man: *glances at Ameshi* ...You... So you hold the Key of Power...

Ameshi: Yeah, that's right, and if you don't let the princess go, I'm gonna clobber you with it! *looks down and notices it glowing a strange purple color* ��Eh?

Man: Hm. *chuckles* You know so little...

Ameshi: *frowns and looks up* What's that supposed to mean?!

Man: You don't have any power of your own... fool... You're no match for me.

Ameshi: Just who exactly are you?!

Man: Ryu.

Ameshi: Ryu?! *gasps* But you're supposed to be-

Man: ... *suddenly starts to disappear*

Ameshi: WAIT!

Usagi: Ahhhh! Endymion!

[Mamoru, Sierra, and Senna charge through the bushes after finishing off the Heartless. They come just in time to see Ryu's exit.]

Mamoru: SERENITY! *runs towards her and Ryu but goes right through them as they disappear completely* NO! BRING HER BACK!

Senna: What just happened?!

Ameshi: That was Ryu! He took away the princess!

Sierra: How could you just let him get away?!

Ameshi: I didn't, I-

[Suddenly, they hear a loud ruckus as Queen Serenity and a large group of guards make their way towards them. The Queen is fuming, and she glares straight at Mamoru.]

Serenity: Just what exactly is going on here?!

Senna: *steps forward calmly* Your highness, it's the princess. She has been kidnapped.

Serenity: *turns pale* WHAT?!

Ameshi: We tried to stop him, but-

Serenity: WHO? *looks down at Mamoru* Of course... You! Guards, take him away!

Ameshi: No, he's not the one! Wait a second!

[The guards drag Mamoru away to the dungeons. Serenity turns back to the trio.]

Serenity: *narrows her eyes* Follow me.

Ameshi: But-

Sierra: *pokes her angrily* Don't.say.anything!

Ameshi: ...Sorry...

[They go back into the castle, and to the throne room. Serenity begins pacing the floor, Sierra, Senna, and Ameshi just watching in confusion.]

Serenity: Do you have any idea what damage has just been caused?

Senna: Your majesty, I assure you-

Serenity: No! I can not be sure of anything anymore! *pauses and then looks incredibly sad* My whole kingdom is about to fall into ruins... All because of those creatures...

Ameshi: The Heartless?

Serenity: Whatever they are. They've been here for who knows how long. At first they weren't that frequent, and they didn't seem to try and hurt us. But when they began stealing hearts... That's when I knew something had gone wrong. They were attacking everyone, all over. Even the power of my silver crystal was no match for them. My daughter's friends became victims... I had to find a way to protect her, and to get rid of these horrible creatures... And then... Then I remembered the secret door to our world. That had to be how they were coming here. It had to be! I sealed it off in order to protect it...

Senna: So then... You do know where it is?

Serenity: Yes. *sighs* You know that boy, Endymion?

Sierra: Yeah. What about him?

Serenity: He's a prince, you know. A prince from another kingdom half way across this world. The kingdom was once an ali to us, but when the monsters came, everything changed. For at the same time those things attacked us, they were spreading all over this world. They thought we were sending them, and vice versa. I wasn't sure who was right, but I wanted to cut off all communication with them or anyone else. Unfortunately, I had forgotten about what a powerful thing young love is. My daughter had fallen in love with the prince... So they met in secret, and they've been doing it for months now.

Ameshi: You knew, then? But why did you arrest him...? *scratches her head*

Serenity: Because I want to protect him. For my daughter. There are special wards in the dungeon to keep the creatures away. *her eyes fill with tears* Usagi's happiness is all that matters to me. And now, I must have her back. Please, will you find her for me?

Senna: Of course, your majesty. Do you think we could take Endymion with us? We'll probably need all the help we can get.

Sierra: We don't need any help... *scrunches up her nose*

Senna: ~.~ Yes we do.

Serenity: I suppose... Oh, and here... Take this. *hands a jewel encrusted chest to Senna*

Senna: What's this?

Serenity: A gift of magic for all three of you. It is the power of wind, in order to protect you.

Ameshi: Cool!

Senna: *smiles* Thank you, your majesty. We'll bring your daughter back, I promise! *curtsies before heading out of the room, Ameshi and Sierra following*

[The three go down into the dungeons. No guards are around for fear of the Heartless wandering around, trying to get through the barrier in the dungeons. None of the Heartless are out... For the time being.]

Ameshi: It's really dark down here...

Sierra: It's a dungeon, you nitwit.

Ameshi: o\/o I'm getting really tired of-

Senna: Not now, you two! There's no time for that!

[Sierra looks around in the cells and finally sees Mamoru hunched up against a wall, his feet and arms chained.]

Sierra: Hey, Endymion, wake up! We're here to save you! *kicks open the cell quickly*

Ameshi: *runs inside* Anybody got a hair pin?

Senna: I'll take care of it. *points at the locks and mutters a spell underneath her breath. Immediately the chains fall off*

Mamoru: *looks up* What? What are you doing here?

Senna: We're getting you out of this cell. We need to go find Usagi, remember?

Mamoru: You mean Serenity?

Senna: Well... yeah. Her.

Mamoru: But what can I do? I failed to save her before...

Sierra: Well now's your chance to remedy that. Let's get out of here.

Ameshi: Yeah, this place gives me the creeps... *walks out of the cell*

Senna: I just wish we knew where to look first...

Sierra: That would definitely be a plus.

Ameshi: *gasps* Um... guys? We've got company...

Senna: *turns around* Huh?

[Sierra, Senna, and Mamoru walk out of the cell and suddenly see a large black ball floating in the air. It hovers for a few moments before hitting the ground. Suddenly, lots of little heartless join together, and the ball explodes in a flash. The dust clears and the group sees a giant heartless monster, clothed like a Sorcerer and carrying a wand. It aims the wand at the three of them, dark energy flowing through it.]

Sierra: How the hell did it get past the wards?!

Senna: I'm sure the wards were strong enough to hold back one heartless, but that many all together... The large build up of negative energy must have broken the barrier!

Ameshi: Really? Well we'll just have to fight then. *looks at Mamoru* If you're not up to this, you can-

Mamoru: No. *unsheathes his sword* I'm going to save my princess.

Ameshi: *smiles* Right.

[The four of them charge forward, throwing various attacks at the monster. Ameshi goes straight for the head while Mamoru and Sierra slash at its sides with their swords. Senna acts as defense, throwing out cure spells to each of them when the monster manages to hit them. Then suddenly, the Sorcerer Heartless reels back and strikes Ameshi, throwing her all the way to the other side of dungeon.]

Senna: AMESHI!

Sierra: Dammit! *dodges being hit with a spell from the monster* You'd better not be dead!

Ameshi: ...I-I'm okay... *stands up, staggering badly*

Senna: Hang on, Ameshi... *cures her* And just incase you get hit like that again... *casts the Aero (wind) spell on her, Sierra, and Mamoru*

Ameshi: Ah... Thanks Senna! *runs forward with the key again*

[The Sorcerer Heartless strikes Ameshi time and time again, but the damage is less than before. Finally, the monster begins to weaken...]

Sierra: DIE! *stabs it in the side once more*

Mamoru: FOR SERENITY! *stabs it in the other side*

Ameshi: YAAAH! *strikes one final blow upon the monsters head*

[The Sorcerer Heartless convulses before exploding again. The whole castle is filled with a white light and then it is dark once more... Sierra, Senna, Ameshi, and Mamoru hurry up the stairs and back to the throne room where Queen Serenity awaits.]

Serenity: You've done it. The heartless of this world have been destroyed. *smiles*

Senna: I'm afraid not, your highness. They will continue to seep into this world unless we close up the keyhole. Could you tell us where it is please?

Serenity: What about my daughter...?

Mamoru: *steps forward* I will find her.

Sierra: I doubt that. Ryu won't just stay in this world. We'll find her and bring her back by going after Ryu in our ship.

Serenity: So you'll travel to different worlds, just to find her for me?

Ameshi: Of course! That's our job.

Serenity: *wipes her eyes* Thank you so much. I don't know how to repay you...

Senna: ... *sighs faintly but continues to smile*

Serenity: Oh... All right. The Keyhole. If that's what you desire. *turns towards her throne and holds her hands out. The throne disappears in a poof of smoke and there on the wall is an engraving of a rose*

Ameshi: What's that?

Serenity: Where the keyhole is. A rose must be fitted into the carving first...

Mamoru: I'll get it. *pulls a rose from his cape and fits it into the carving*

Ameshi: How did he do that? o_o;

Senna: Look, Ameshi! *points*

[Mamoru steps back from the wall and the Keyhole appears, outlined in gold. The key starts to vibrate in Ameshi's hand and like a magnet it pulls towards the keyhole. A light shoots from it and into the keyhole, sealing the world with a loud 'clicking' sound. Then the key is dormant again. Senna, Sierra, and Ameshi say goodbye to Mamoru and Queen Serenity one last time afterwards and board the ship to get ready for the next world.]

Ameshi: Woah... Did you guys see that? *stares at the Keyblade*

Senna: Yes, your first keyhole! ^^

Sierra: Eh. Anyone can seal up a keyhole...

Ameshi: *shrugs* It was cool though... So where's our next destination?

Sierra: How should I know?

Ameshi: *rolls her eyes* I'm just wondering...

Senna: *glances at the map* Ah, well, we're in luck! Here's the next world!