Well, as I was thinking of what to do now, Gaito had decided to make the first move on me, while I was training for battle, I recieved a message from a foe from my past, Izul, one of the four Dark Lovers who serve Gaito.

She asked me to meet at the nearby beach, despite Misha's protests I decided to comply. As soon as I arrived, sure enough, there she was.

Izul: It's been along time Kotaro...

Me: yes it has, I remember you being taller...

Izul: either that, or you've grown... look's like your looks have taken a drastic change since we met

Me: Well, Reincarnation will do that to a guy...

Izul: I see, so, let's cut the formalities and let us do battle!

Me: I was hoping you'd say that!

I took out my Keyblade as Izul bounded high into the air and into the ocean. She hovered above it as she pointed at me, and four dragon heads made of water rose out of the water and lunged towards the beach, straight at me!

I took aim and waited till they were close enough.

Me: BLIZZAGA!!!!!!

WIth a blast of Icy magic, all four dragon heads were frozen solid!

Me: HA!

Izul: It'll take alot more than a cool breeze to stop me!!

Izul began to raise her hands and a giant tidal wave began to form and come right at me! Before I could even attempt to freeze it, it nailed me dead on, and dragged me into the ocean!

At that point, I knew I was screwed, I was on HER turf now! As I swam to resurface, She began to spin her hands as a giant whirlpool began to form and suck me in!

I spun around and around, getting dizzier and dizzier with every spin. At last, a shot of water blasted me out of the ocean and into the air. I looked down as another Water Dragon came at me. I took aim and fired a beam of energy which cut right thru the water dragon and slammed into Izul. I smirked as I began to fall back to the Ocean.

As I neared the surface, a Pillar of water shout out and pounded me right back into the air, as I fella gain, another one shot up! soon, I was bouncing around as the Water Pillars kept jetting up and juggling me around.

Me: HEY! Where'd you learn how to juggle!?

Izul: A little trick I picked up...

As I flew thru the air, another pillar shot up, this time, I froze it with Blizzaga, and slid off it back into the water. I had a plan, but I needed her to be in the water, not floating above it.

Izul: Now what are you doing you twit.....

I swam up to her and grabbed her ankle, straight into the water. Izul just punched me hard in the chest and dragged me underwater.

Izul: YOU FOOL! Trying to drown ME in my own element??

Me: close, but no!

I raised me Keyblade up in the air, the very tip of it was sticking out of the water.

Me: THUNDAGA!!!

A stream of lighting flew down and hit the ocean, I knew that water conducted elecricity, and my plab worked, but unfortunetly, I forgot about me.... so both Izul and I suffered as we were fiercely electrocuted underwater.

Izul: YOU IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After a full minuet of this torture, it finally ceased and we both resurface, very drained and tired.

Izul: You.....moron! You shocked us BOTH!

Me: Okay, so MAYBE I didn't think that thru!

I suddenly made a break for the shore, if I could get on land, I could shock her again before she got there. But she raised her hand and another Water Pillar shot me into the air.

Izul: I know what your thinking and it's NOT going to happen!!

I knew I couldn't cast it in mid air, because lighting always struck high objects first. I suddenly got an idea as I was bounced around again. I inhaled deeply and used my "Raging Battle Cry" on her. She clasped her ears in pain as I bellowed loudly. Fortunetly, my plan was working! The force of the "Raging Battle Cry" was enough to propel me backwards thru the air and back on land.

Izul went wide eyed as I proudly held my Keyblade in the air.

Me: THUNDAGA!!!!!!!!!

Another thunderbolt hit the Ocean and once again visously electrocuted her. When it faded away I cast it a final time for good messure. After about 10 minuets after the attack faded she weakly crawled up on the shore.

Izul: I under estimaed you boy. Your tough like last time.... as much as it pains me to say it, I admit defeat.

I grabbed her by her shirt collar and looked her in the eye.

Me: Go back, and tell your boss that I'm not pulling any punches!

Izul gave off an evil smirk.

Izul: Indeed I shall, but I'm not worried, you'll soon face the others.

She snapped her fingers and opened a portal, I let her go as she weakly limped thru.

Izul: Farewell...

With that, she vanished. I would have followed her thru, but I was too weak to fight anymore, I called it a mental victory and headed home

Well, what a life-changing day........ in one day, I've learned more about my Past, An old foe has been ressurected, and...................I've lost my best friend in the world.

To summurize, It seems while I was still Kotarou, I was hunting seven pearls with a mermaid named Coco, while Faith was hunting them with someone named Gaito.

I ultimatly won the scavanger hunt, and Coco and I Summoned the Sea Goddess Aqua Regina. She sealed up Gaito and left Faith (Or Veridandi.. *Shrug*) Heartbroken.

Today, that bitter memory has been brought back, as I leanred that Faith brought him back AND is holding my three friends trapped in a pillar! Caren, Noelle, and Coco!

so now, they plan to wreck revenge on the world and seal ME up as he was sealed long ago. Well, as Designated Hero of this world and time period. I can't let that happen!

So the first order of buisness is to try and figure a way to locate Faith and Gaito. Kotarou is pretty much happy happy joy joy now that Faith and I are back to being foes

Kotarou: I knew it would happen, your so called peace wouldn't last!

Me: CORK IT! I'm feeling bad already!

Kotarou: Why? She was a vile Demoness!

Me: SHE WAS MY BEST FRIEND! She was my confident, My partner, I thought of her as the the closest person in my world...and....maybe...even more...

Kotarou: Oh don't tell me you had FEELINGS for her!

Me: I SAID MAYBE!

Kotarou: It dosen't matter anyway, looks like I'll have to train you TWICE as hard if you want to go toe to toe with those two.

Me:....... fine I guess...

Kotarou: Good! We start tomorow after you get back from school.

Me: *sigh*

Misha then came in, upon hearing of the news.

Misha: Kotaro-kun?

Me: Oh....hey.

Misha: Kotaro-Kun, I know what's like to loose a bestest fwiend...suuuu

Me: Yeah.........

Misha then hugged me tightly.

Misha: But... I'll always be here with you's........suuuuuuuu I'll always be here for you's forever and evers

I looked up at the pink haired angel and hugged her back with tears in my eyes.

Me; Misha........thank you..........

Well, things have changed alot, Heartless Girl is back. Misato is temporarily living with us (long story) and Kotaoru has FINALLY gotten around ot training me. But getting ot the main point. Klaus has been off battling someone named Karaa. Karaa didn't beat him, but he weakend Klaus to the point where I could defeat him. After getting enough training and locating where Klaus was, I decided to pay him a final visit! He was hiding out some place on Earth, he was tring to heal himself back to full strenght, I knew i had to attack now, cause if he got back up to full power, I'd be doomed. I pinpointed him to an abandonded house high in the mountains. After having Meroko fly me there, i casually let myself in... and by that, I mean I blew the door off the hinges Me: Klaus-y! I'm hooooooooooome! Klaus looked and saw me standing there. Klaus: So, the noble hero has come to face the end... Me: Yup, to face the end of you! Klaus smirked and stood up. Klaus: I'ma ctually glad you barged in here, during my healing process, I decided having Misha torn from existance was a bit much.. Me: uh... did Karaa hit you on the head too hard? Klaus: Let me finish boy! Instead of that, I invented THIS! Klaus then held up a demonic black book with an actual eye on the cover

Me: GOOD GRAVY! What the heck is that!?

Klaus: This, my dimwitted friend, is "The Tome of Souls" or "The Tome of Doom"

Me: May I inquire to ask what said tome does?

Klaus: Simple, the eye on the cover was taken from a powerful demon, it sucks in the souls of a victim and binds it in the pages of the book!

Meaning Klaus was planning it on using it on Misha!

Klaus: Unfortunetly, It won't suck in the soul right away, I have to beat the victim half to death in order to work.... And soon, you and ALL of your friends will be among it's pages!!!

Me: No way Klaus! I've grown stronger since last time!!

Klaus: Oh really? Then let's see!

He snapped his fingers, and intantly, we were transported to a canyon, similar to the one where I fought Zexion and Siax.

Klaus: Let's finish this once and for all!

Me: Yes! Let's dance!

We drew our weapons and charged! Our weapons clinked and clanked as they slashed against each other. Klaus suddenly shot his hand forward which had an energy ball and slammed it into my chest! I went flying backwards and landed on my back. Klaus was at my heels isntantly. He appeared above me ready to skewer me, I charged up an energy shot and nailed it when he came close enough. I got him right in the face! He fell to the ground as I got to my feet. He wasted no time recovering and launched small energy balls at me repedatly like a mahcine gun. I dug my Keyblade into the ground a an octogon shaped shield appeared in front of me, blocking the incoming blasts.

I yanked my Keyblade out of the ground and swung it like a bat at the last blast, sending right back at Klaus, hitting him in the chest.

Me: I've learned some new tricks Klaus!

Klaus: So I see... Karaa may have weakened me to the point where a mere mortal can kill me, but i gaurentee that mortal will not be you! You will be the first page in my book!

Me: Ah shaddap!

I aimed my Keyblade at Klaus and launched an energy beam. Klaus teleported out of the way and fired more energy balls at me. This time I didn't have time to block and the nailed me dead on. I tumbled to the ground with a THUD. Before I could get up this time, Klaus grabbed me by my neck and flung me into the air. He cuppe dhis hands together and fired a green beam of energy towards me! I cuppe dmy hands together and shot a blue one at him. The two beams met and began to push against each other. fortunetly, the force of my beam pressing against his was enough to keep me suspended in the air. But UNfortunetly, his beam began to win out! I could only cry in pain as his beam shattered thru mine and engulfed me in a burning green light. I fell to the ground and hit hard. I heard my Keyblade land somewhere far away. Klaus laughed and casually walked away.

Klaus: Well, at least you put up a fight this time.

I saw him whip out the Tome of Souls.

Klaus: Now, just do me a favor and look into the eye..

Me: Never!!

He slammed his foot into my chest, keeping me from getting up.

Klaus: Will you give this hero stuff up!! you had a good run, but now it's over, you have nothing to live for!

Me: That's where your wrong Klaus! I do have something to live for! I have a whole life to live for! I my friends, my family, my hopes, and my dreams! I refuse to let you win!! Not this time!!!!!!!!

I grabbed his ankle and somehow found the strenght to throw him off me! I quickly got up and summoned my Keyblade back to me and before he could hold up his sword and block, I was slashing away at him like mad. Ruthlessly slicing away at his chest before slamming it into his side. the teeth of the Keyblade were actually able to make a few big cuts on his chest, and he gripped his side in pain. He began to hover over the ground and his eyes glowed yellow. He suddenly flew at me at lightning speed, but i was ready.

Kotarou had teached me a move I called "Ragin Battle Cry" If I scream loud enough it emits supersonic sound waves that are not only visible to the naked eye, but it also greatly damages anything in it's path. I had never tested it on a person before, but I was about to... I inhaled deeply and let out a massive yell of rage. It was so powerful that it blasted Klaus right back and into the canyon wall! That was enough to cause an rock slide! I watched as pounds nad punds of rubble came crushing down on Klaus. I watched him slowly stagger out and then collaps ont he ground.

Klaus: IMPOSSIBLE! How can a scream have that much power!?

I wasn't gonna wait for him to attack and ran over and began to pound on him with my Keyblade! I then cast Thundaga and Gravaga on him, hurting him even more! out of the corner of my eye, I saw something on the ground which made me smirk. I went over and picked it up and slowly walked over as Klaus slowly rose to his feet, but another hit from the Keyblade sent him back down on his back.

Klaus: Since when did YOU get so ruthless!?

Me: I've doen some growing up Klaus! And now, I want a favor!

Klaus: Oh yeah, WHAT!?

I suddenly held out the tome of souls striaght into his face.

Me: LOOK INTO THE EYE!!!

Klaus gasped as the eye turned red.

Klaus: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Apparently, my beating qualified for "beaten half to death" cause the next hting i knew I saw Klaus engulfed in a black beam of light, he slowly began to disappear from sight.

Klaus: Damn you Kotaro...DAMN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Those were his last words until he disappeared completely. I slowly opened the book and image of Klaus in a battle pose  was on the first page. along with a quote "My word is law, law is order.. MY order!" I stood there as I held the book in my hands, I decided it best to hang onto it for future use. I looked down on the ground as I absorbed what happened.

Me: I....I did it? I FREAKING DID IT! I BEAT KLAUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I danced in celebration, but then, I noticed another problem. How would I get home!?

Well, as it turns out, there WAS hope of me getting Namine back, it seems that one of Fiath's friend (Pyramid head to be exact) Comes from a world connected to the Realm of Darkness, since Namine's connection with me and everyone esle was so strong, she didn't fade away completely, she just wound up there. The world used to be called Silent Hill, but now it's only known as Drowned in Darkness.

But I also learned that the world negates all power (Meaning my Keyblade could do as much as a crowbar in there...) But I did have some advantage. cause the night I was grieving for Namine, I made an unual friend. a strange Heartless that seems to be capable of rational thought and emotion. It also seems to be able to command smaller heartless (Shadows, Neo Shadows, Soldiers) No doubt it's higer ranked than others. She can also communicate with me telepathically, And what intriges me is that it has the shape of a human girl, and has a glowing heart on it's chest. I've been mainly calling it Heartless Girl, though I think I'll name her soon...

I also learn that in order ot enter the realm, you have to be invited in, or ask premission. and the gateway could be anything (a door, a bathtub, a car ect) When I made sure I had everything I closed my room door and closed my eyes

Me: Please...let me into Silent Hill.... I need to save Namine...please...just let me in...

I slowly opened the door and I saw that it worked, There it was, rolling mist billowed into my room as the door was left open, I could barely see thru it, but I summoned all my courage and bravely trudged on into the mist. I heard the door close behind me, I knew there was no turning back. it was impossible for me to see anything except Heartless Girl's glowing yellow orbs for eyes (She decided to join me on my venture)

Me: Ah, geeze, can't see a thing!

Heartless girl: The mist should clear up a bit a little furhter ahead.. it always fogs around a gateway...

Me: You seem to know a bit about this world

Heartless girl: This world is connected...tied to the nothingness of the realm of darkness

I asked Heartless girl to lead the way and she led me thru. Although she was perfectly capable of walking on two feet, she seemed to prefer walking on all fours like a dog. Soon I saw the mist clear up, but when I saw the landscape, I kinda wished I was back in the mist. The whole world had blood red skys and barren,dead earth with torn up buildings and withered trees, it was as if an A-bomb when off. My first instinct was to go find Annalise, the keepr of the world, she suffered like others and Faith ahd informed me that she'd help me, but luckily for me, I didn't have to... because just then I saw some goblin like monster trudge by, it didn't seem to notice me and Heartless Girl, but whatever it was had Namine! it was drgging her across the ground by her hair, and she was out like a light.

Me: NAMINE!!!!!

the monster saw me and quickly flipped Namine over it's shoulder and made a break for it.

Me: Get back here!!

Heartless Girl hissed as we gave chase, Since she ran like a dog, she got ahead of me as we chased after the monster. The mosnter led us thru the abandonded city. but it was then that the fog kicked in again and we lost him.

Me: DAMN IT!!

It was then I realized that we were at a major advantage, we were trapped in the city with dense fog blocking our view, We couldn't see an inch in front of our noses. We were sitting ducks... It was then I saw Heartless Girl look around wildly

Me: What's up?

Heartless Girl: The Darkness aproaches.... prepare yourself...

I nervously gulped and whipped out my Keyblade.. even though it had been drained of it's powers. I waited patiently, and sure enough, shadowy beings began to emerge, the first to appear had the appearence of children, though they were pail and had swiviling grey stumps where their heads should be, each wielding knives

Me: WHAT THE HELL!?

They all started jabbing at me. I did my best to block them. Heartless Girl pounced on one like a cat and began tearing at it's body. Since she was from the darkness, she had a little power left. I swung my Keyblade ina horizontal slash and was able to nail them dead on and send them to the ground and one by one I stabbed them thru the chest.

Me: Oye...

The next was a half-dead dog. Heartless Girl lept in front of me and got down on all fours and hissed. the two then circled each other for awhile before they dove at each other and began to claw and bite at each other. I quickly ran over and swung my Keyblade like a golf club, if my Key had all it's power, I coulda sent tha tmutt into orbit, but since it did not, I only snet it a couple feet. but it was enough to send it retreating.

Me: You ok?

Heartless Girl: I'm fine... only the Keyblade can truly kill a heartless..

Me: C'mon, let's go before more of those things show up!

Heartless Girl nodded and we ran in the direction of the monster. We made it thrut he city fairly easily. although we found Namine lying agaisnt a tree (The goblin must have left her) But two Pyramid Head like monsters were fighting over her.

Me: Oh great...now what? If we go barging in, they'll just wail on us instead of each other

Heartless Girl: We could always wait for one to kill the other...

Me: that could take hours...

I thought of something.

Me: think you can lure them away?

She didn't even ask questions she ran right in and slashed a clawled hand at one's back and the two chased after her. I quickly ran towards Namine

Me: NAMINE! NAMINE! OPEN YOUR EYES!!

She didn't respond. I knew she wasn't dead, I could feel her energy still linger. I sheated my Keyblade and lifted her in my arms. Nobody's are surpisingly light...

Me: Please... just hold on...

Heartless Girl came running back.

Heartless Girl: We must leave.. NOW! the monsters are coming in great numbers, they know of your being here.. we must leave now!

I nodded and Heartless Girl elad the way thru the town and towards the hill.

Me: There's the doorway! We're home free!

Of course, I open my big mouth at the worse moments. Cause right then, some rotting- ape like monsters attacked us. Since i couldn't attack holding Namine, I made a break for it. Heartless Girl took up the rear. We were inches form the door when a giant grub/snake like beast shot out of the ground.

Me: Whoa...

Heartless Girl: Go! Now!

Me: What about you!?

Heartless Girl: I'm one with the darkness, I'll find a way back to you! Now go!

I didn't need to be told twice, I ran thru the door and placed Namine on the bed and slammed the door shut. After I took a bit to catch my breaht, I slowly opened the door, onyl to see my hallway again. I had did it... I had conquered Purgatory and brought Namine home!

She's still asleep, I feel bad baout leaving Heartless Girl, but she said she'd be back..

Well, today, I got a message from Saix and Zexion..

So, I had Misha fly me over to the Grand Canyon, she lowered me down to the bottom of the canyon and then took off... as I walked thru the canyon I eventually found the two with Namine tied to the chair.

Zexion: I was starting to think you wouldn't show.

Me: Who am I to back down from a challange?

Zexion: Do you even know what your getting yourself into?

Me: Honestly, nope! I'm winging it!!

Zexion sneered and gritted his teeth, I knew that ticked him off

Zexion: Listen you! I'm sick and tired of you turning everything into a game! You don't deserve anything you have!! You've been staying alive by pure luck and nothing more! Your a fraud!!

Me: Jealous much?

Saix: And I'm sick and tired of you in general... your what's wrong with this world...

Me: So yo hate me for being me?

Zexion and Saix: Yes....

Me: Ok... dumb question...

Saix: No matter... Soon you will be gone, and so will Namine...

Me: Ain't gonna happen... dog-boy....

Saix: DON'T CALL ME THAT!!!!!!!

Saix roared as he whipped out his Claymore and charged. He started swinging it like an Axe, which I mainly dodged by ducking.

Me: C'mon buddy, ya gotta do better than that!

Saix brought his Claymor eup and tried to bring it down on my head, but I held up my Keyblade and blocked it. I didn't knotice Zexion hovering over me, thumbing thru one of his spellbooks He ofund something and called forth a second Saix! (remember, Zexion's power is over illusions and his weapons are spellbooks) Both of them charged at me. I decided to flee and began to run thru the canyon witht he two Saix's after me. I rounded a corner and saw another Saix!! I quickly lept up onto one of the many ledged of the Grand Canyon and spotted Zexion. I ran across the ledge and flew thru the air, striking Zexion, causing him to drop his spellbook. I quickly grabbed it before  he could get to it.

Me: Lose something?

Zexion: I don't need spellbooks to destroy you!

He raised his arms and mroe Saix's appeared, now there were about 6 of 'em all running at me. I gripped my Keyblade and began to slowly hack my way thru the clones. I knew ONE had to be real. When I finally got thru the last clone, they were gone.. Zexion and Saix vanished.

Me: this... is prolly not good...

Namine: LENNY!

I turned and saw Namine running towards me.

Me: NAMINE! How'd you escape?

Namine: It dosen't matter, i'm just glad your ok... for now...

Me: Wait.. wha...

Namine suddenly slammed her fist into my stomach and smacked the Keyblade out of my hand.

Me: Namine...what are you?

Namine: You honestly thought I loved you? Well you thought wrong!!!!

I glared, I figured out what was up...

Me: Your not Namine!!!

Namine: Glad you figured SOMETHING out...

In a flash, Namine had become Zexion.

Zexion: Face it, with my power of illusion, your thru...

Me: Not if I can kill you now!

I tried to punch him, but my fist went right thru him! another trick..

Zexion: your clueless.... you honestly think you can beat me!?

Me: Nope... but I can try!

Just then, Saix came up behind me and nailed me in the back with his Claymore, sending me to the ground.

Saix: How does it feel runt!?

The real Zexion then appeared and lifte me by my shirt.

Zexion: I hope you lived a full life...

He held me down as Saix went above me and brought his Claymore up high and twisted it, causing spikes to appear on the sides.

Saix: Say good night!

Me: Good night!

Zexion had forgotten to hold down my legs so I brought them up and kicked Saix in the gut. I tore my hands from Zexion's grip and ran for my Keyblade. I picked it up and tried to swing at Saix ,but he recovered and held up his Claymore. Are two weapons grinded as they made contact. But our fight was interrupted when I heard Zexion whistle, we both turned and saw Zexion holding a knife to Namine's back

Saix: Zexion, we agreed not to kill her..

Zexion: Forget it, I want to make this boy suffer..

Me: If you do... I swear

Zexion: You'll what? How can you love something that dosen't even exist!

I saw tears run down Namine's face as she whimpered under the cloth covering her mouth.

Saix: Zexion, it's not worth it, we need her remember??

Zexion: So what, there's more than one pure Nobody...

I quickly ditched Saix and ran at Zexion. But before Ic ould get there, I saw Namine's eyes widen, and I heard a muffled scream. I stopped in my tracks as Zexion dropped her to the ground.

Zexion: Whoops... butterfingers...

I blasted Zexion with a powerful burst of magic, sending him flying  a good distance, then I dropped my Keyblade and ran to Namine. I took the cloth away fomr her mouth and she coughed. I saw black particals rising from her body.

Me; no.. NO! You can't go!!

Namine: I'm so sorry...for putting you thru all of this...

Me; No! Don't say that! I'll get Meroko, she can heal you!

Namine: You can't heal something that dosen't exist... Lenny, I'm glad I met you..

She leaned up and kissed me on the lips I closed my eyes and just let the moment go. And when I opened my eyes, she was gone.

Me: No.. NO.... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zexion: And yet life goes on...

I then saw Zexion standing there, aparently, he recovered.

Me: This.. had BETTER be an illusion!

Zexion: Like I said, your a fraud, you don't deserve anything..

Me; So.. you did this..out of spite....

I was fuming with rage a grippe dmy Keyblade and ran

Me: I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!

Zexion just teleported out of the way.

Zexion: I'm sure you know the phrase: "he who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day!"

And with that, he vanished. I was left standing there, Saix seemed to high-tail it out of there. All I did was stand there.. and sob.

So, I'm going to kill Zexion for what he did.... Namine's gone... and I can't get her back.....