Riku had once detested normalcy. Now he knew better, and craved it more than anything else. But with the arrival of a letter from king Mickey and a mysterious girl, what he desperately sought after was slipping out of his grasp. Who was this girl? How did she tie up with the King's letter? And by all that was holy, how did HE tie up with her and the discovery of a new world?

A part of me wishes that I wouldn't think so much. I think that if I DIDN'T think so much, it would lead to a lot less misery. But then again, would I really be the same person if I didn't think so much? I don't think so anyways, because it's who I am. I am a contradict-addict, I'm helpless at times, I let my emotions get at me, I struggle with everything I do but I can always power through with encouragement... I may be pathetic at times, but all my strength comes from my friends. I wouldn't be here without them, and they've all done so much for me that it would just be stupid to look back and regret everything that my thinking brought. All I've ever wanted is to grow, to protect the people I care for, and to love with all my heart... Sounds like a real hero, right? Well, that's exactly what I want. I want to be a hero. There's so much I need to do, so many things I need to learn, and it starts with overcoming my flaws and becoming someone my friends can be proud of... Someone even HE can be proud of. I love Sora, and if I ever felt like I couldn't do it for myself, I'd do it for him. I'd be his hero, too.

In the small town of Brooklet, a girl, Rachel, is faced with the task of traveling to the other worlds in order to fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she uncovers hidden secrets hidden in her heart and soul, and forms an unbreakable bond with another person whom will, in the end, be the only one who can unlock a great power in Rachel's heart. A power that will save Kingdom Hearts. However, unleashing this power could ultimately be her death. Will she go through with this, ending her life, to save the other worlds? --- This story takes place during the time after Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance and before Kingdom Hearts 3 (assuming that there is a time gap between the two story lines). --- I DO NOT OWN KINGDOM HEARTS OR THE CHARACTERS FROM THE GAME. SQUARE ENIX DOES! I DO OWN THE CHARACTERS ADRIENNE, JACKIE, AMANDA, AND RACHEL.