"Breath... should I take a deep?" Ruby is shown sitting alone on the clock tower as she stares out at the sunset. "Faith... should I take the leap?" Roxas is shown in his organization thirteen cloaks with the hood up. "Taste... what a bittersweet!" The two are shown walking the opposite direction of one another before they are shown looking at one another from over their shoulders. "All my, all my life!" Axel is shown walking over to Roxas and putting his arm around his neck and pulling him away. "Let me face!" Ruby is shown looking away as she stands alone. "Let me face!" Light flashes and Ruby is shown running from Nobodies that suddenly attack. "Let me face my fears!" Roxas is shown looking down sadly as he was forced to follow orders. "Let me face! Let me face! Let me face my fears!" Light flashes and Ruby is shown laughing as she sits next to Roxas as the two talk. "Won't be long!" Light flashes and Ruby is shown standing with shock on her face as Roxas is shown standing in front of her. "Won't be long!" Light flashes and Ruby is shown crying as she stands alone. "I'm almost here!" Light flashes as Sora and Roxas are shown on separate screens before Roxas is shown fading away and Sora is shown alone. "Watch me cry all my tears!" Ruby is staring at the sky as it looks like doves fly around her. "Let me face!" Light flashes as Ruby is shown floating back as she reaches up. "Let me face!" Roxas, Ruby, Xion and Axel are shown laughing together as Ruby and Roxas sit beside one another. "Let me face my fears!" Music continues to play as Ruby and Roxas are shown reuniting before Ruby is shown sitting alone as she stares out at the sky and the title is shown above her.
"I was going to ask for one for you... But..." Ruby states.
"I'm recompleted." Axel explains, "Could they not have been recompleted at all?"
"Saix and..." Ruby replies.
"Xigbar." Axel states.
"Xigbar?" Ruby asks.
"Fought with a spiked gun. Was a bit of a sniper." Axel replies.
"Oh, Sora rearranged his face." Ruby explains.
"And Saix?" Axel asks.
"Him too." Ruby replies.
"So they should be here..." Axel says. Ruby runs into the back room with Axel following.
"Tron? Have we had any visitors lately?" Ruby asks.
"Yes, would you like me to play the video?" Tron asks.
"Please." Ruby states and Tron brings up the video.
[Video]
A young, white haired male stands with Braig who wakes up and looks at him. He was the first to be awakened. Braig begins speaking.
"That was more difficult than I thought, but at least things are on track." Braig's voice states. The white haired male looks around at everyone laying on the ground.
"Lord Xemnas is nowhere to be seen, so that means... the party's already begun, huh?" Braig asks.
"Yes." The male states.
"Man, does that Xehanort scare me like nobody's business, the way he can see into minds. And if it doesn't help that no one knows what it is that the old man wants. I wonder if even you know what's going on inside your own head." Braig states.
"I will be led... wherever it is I am destined to go." The male replies.
"Sounds to me like you don't have a clue of your own." Braig mocks.
"Every keyblade master is bequeathed a Keyblade of his very own. With the passing of time, as you can imagine, more and more Keyblades were forged to be handed down. But of all the Keyblades in existence, Master Xehanort's is the most ancient. That is my destiny. But it has yet... to become a reality." The male responds.
"Hey, it's okay. This is all connected to the ancient Keyblade War, isn't that right? Whatever. I got my hands full with my own plans. So, which poor soul will it be?" Braig asks. He holds his arms out to all the bodies across the floor.
"Better hurry, I can sense the little light coming. We don't want her to know about us just yet?" Braig asks.
"Hmm. Saïx." The Male states. They get Ïsa and leave with him.
[Present]
"They... kidnapped Ïsa..." Ruby states.
"No..." Axel replies.
"This isn't over..." Ruby states, "I thought it was." She looks down.
"Hmm." Ienzo explains.
"Forget it." Axel states, "You know what? I'll bring 'em back myself. Just like Ruby and I are going to bring Roxas back."
"Huh? How exactly?" Ienzo asks.
"Why do I always get stuck with the icky jobs?" Axel asks. Ruby looks at him.
'The last time he said that, he was talking about dispatching with Xion...' Ruby explains, 'I wonder if Axel remembers her.'
"Axel." Ruby states and sighs, "You're an idiot." Axel laughs.
[A Few Days Later]
Ruby helped Axel and the others recover. Ruby did some training. She headed to see Axel when she sensed something was going on with Mickey and the others.
"Axel! Can you open a portal to another world?" Ruby asks.
"What? Why?" Axel asks.
"We need to go somewhere! Immediately!" Ruby explains.
"Where are we going?" Axel asks.
"Disney Castle!" Ruby exclaims and grabs onto him. They enter the portal and Ruby leads him. Ruby appears out of the darkness with Axel and while Ruby blocks the hit on Mickey and the others, Axel throws his chakras and frees Queen Minnie.
"Ruby!" Mickey exclaims.
"Maleficent! You lose!" Ruby yells out. The two villains escape. Ruby looks down at Mickey as she's tackled by Donald and Goofy.
"You used the darkness to get here?" Mickey asks.
"Technically, I didn't. I had a ride." Ruby says, and motions towards the portal where Axel walks out and grabs his chakras.
"Axel!" Donald and Goofy exclaims.
"That was reckless." Mickey scolds, "But Gosh, I didn't expect you to save us with Ruby, Axel."
"I heard your call." Ruby replies, "Your friendship call."
"Axel didn't. My name is Lea. Got it Memorized?" Axel asks.
"Axel." Ruby says and sighs as she places her hand against her face, "We'd like to go to Yen Sid's please, Mickey."
"Yen Sid's why?" Mickey asks.
"It's important." Ruby pleads.
[Fifteen Minutes Later]
Before Ruby knew it, Ruby, Axel, Mickey, Donald and Goofy stood in front of Master Yen Sid. Ruby had her hands on her hip. Axel stood with his arms against his side.
"There's movement in the darkness. The Organization is back." Ruby explains, "And Axel..."
"I'd like... to become a Keyblade Master." Axel asks gently.
"WHAAAAT?" Mickey, Donald and Goofy ask in surprise.
"I sensed something was amiss nearly the moment Sora and Riku departed. Xehanort must have known what we were attempting before we even began." Yen Sid explains.
"But you do know where they are?" Goofy asks.
"You must understand, this examination is in no way how the Mark of Mastery is usually found. However, in light of what they must do next... it was a necessity. If Sora and Riku complete their test, by finding the seven doors corresponding to the seven pure lights, they will return home with a new power. At that point, they will both be true masters. However, the dangers make this more trial than test." Yen Sid explains.
"But are they safe right now?" Mickey inquires.
"Considering their ability, I would like to believe that they are. However, all my attempts to locate Sora and Riku end... questionably." Yen Sid explains.
"Roxas..." Ruby whispers as she gulps. Her hand shakes and Axel grabs it to reassure her.
"Xehanort is a devious tactician. There is nothing we can do that he will not, to some extent, be able to predict." Yen Sid continues.
"So..." Mickey begins.
"As you can see, the Organization's members are complete people again. Xehanort will be no different. We cannot afford another moment's hesitation. We must consider any strategy to outwit Xehanort and catch him off guard. I must warn you again - the road will not be easy." Yen Sid concludes.
"Fine. Let's jump right in." Axel explains.
[A Few Days Later]
Ruby and Axel appear to help. Axel creates a wall of flames and Ruby creates a protective barrier as well. They were protected from the explosion created. Ruby grabs Sora and holds him against her.
"They made it!" Mickey exclaims.
"NO!" Xemnas yells.
"AXEL!" Braig exclaims.
"Axel? Nah. The name's Lea. Got it memorized?" Axel asks.
"You're not supposed to be here!" Braig states.
"Promises to keep, I'll always be there to get my friends back." Axel states, "What? Bad timing? You had your perfect little script, but you kinda forgot to write the sequel."
"And you forgot about one thing, Xehanort!" Ruby replies.
"What's that?" Xehanort asks.
"The Princess of Friendship!" Ruby yells.
"Now let's find out what happens!" Axel yells.
"What now, you old coot?" Braig asks, "Our time is up!" Ruby looks around.
"Axel watch out!" Ruby yells. Axel looks over as an Organization member who had his hood up and attacks Axel. Ruby was standing behind Axel. Saïx's weapon appears and Ruby's eyes widened. Axel defends in time.
"Ïsa!" Axel exclaims. Axel is forced down over Ruby and Sora. Ruby was getting squished. Axel looks at Ruby and she grabs onto him. Axel shoves Isa back long enough for him to jump and dodge the attack. Mickey and Riku free themselves. Axel held Ruby by the waist while Ruby had Sora in her arms practically leaning over her shoulder.
"Why are you here, Axel?" Riku asks.
"No, I told you my name's - Agh, whatever, Axel, fine." Axel states.
"I told you." Ruby states, "Always going to be Axel."
"Now let's get outta here!" Axel states.
"Right!" Mickey replies. Suddenly a Heartless Guardian comes out of the evil Ansem and grabs Riku and Mickey. Ruby gasps in shock as she could see a dimmed heart. The face of a male appears in her head. A male reaching out for her.
'Use your friendship!' A voice calls out to her and she gasps. It was the male's voice. She didn't know who he was, but she felt a connection to him somehow. Like a far off memory deep inside her mind.
"PATH OF FRIENDSHIP!" Ruby yells and suddenly a portal opens up to reveal Donald and Goofy who land on the Guardian and he releases Riku and Mickey.
"Were we supposed to do that?" Donald asks.
"Donald! Goofy! You rode my path of friendship!" Ruby exclaims.
"I think so." Goofy replies.
"Goofy, Donald! You saved us!" Mickey exclaims.
"We are out of time. Neither the union of light, nor darkness has been achieved, and we must all return whence we came." Xehanort states.
"Huh?" Ruby asks.
"But the gathering of the seven and thirteen is nigh. Let us finish this at the fated place, once your lights and my darkness have joined together!" Xehanort explains before he vanishes.
[Later - Yen Sid's Castle]
The group leaves the World that Never Was and quickly returns to Yen Sid's tower. They give their report to Yen Sid. Yen Sid thinks about it. Axel was off by himself. Ruby was standing near him but not that close to him.
"Seven lights, thirteen darknesses... Xehanort has been busy." Yen Sid repeats after the group tells him.
"Awe, Sora. Don't tell me your heart's sleeping too." Mickey states.
"No, Mickey. This affliction is not the same." Yen Sid assures him.
"The same?" Ruby asks.
"That's a long story." Mickey explains.
"Can we do anything for him?" Riku asks.
"In your Mark of Mastery exam, you were to unlock seven Sleeping Keyholes. By doing so, you would awaken those worlds from their prison of slumber, while also acquiring the power to free a heart from its sleep. Riku, you unlocked those keyholes within Sora's dreams. Therefore, it stands to reason that you now have the power to awaken Sora's heart." Yen Sid begins.
"You want him to dive back into Sora's sleep?" Mickey asks. "But Master, Sora's heart is down in the darkest abyss. If Riku's not careful, he might just get trapped down there with him. No... I'll go instead."
"Could I... Go with?" Ruby asks.
"You do not have the power." Yen Sid explains.
"Right but... Sora's Heart, the hearts inside... I have connections to them." Ruby explains, "Roxas..."
'Xion...' Ruby's thoughts say.
"It could very well succeed. The power of friendship is beyond our understanding. I'm not going to be able to stop you, am I?" Yen Sid asks.
"I'm sorry, Master, but no." Ruby replies.
"Mickey... I really appreciate it. But... I'll go wake Sora up." Riku assures Mickey.
"Riku..." Mickey objects.
"Look at his face. Sleeping like nothing's wrong - like there's nothing to even worry about. He's always been like that. The three of us would agree to work on the raft, and then this guy would go take a nap on the beach. It's my job to keep him on his toes." Riku explains, "Besides, what kind of Keyblade Master sleeps through his test? I'm doing it for me, too. Sora saved me once. And... I heard him call my name. He needs me."
"There's something real strong that binds us to each other. Even in the darkness, you can reach him." Mickey explains.
"And I'll reach Roxas." Ruby replies.
"All you gotta do is follow that connection!" Mickey exclaims.
"Gee, we're all connected to Sora." Goofy explains.
"You said it!" Donald exclaims, raising his wing-hand up.
"And if the darkness gets ya, I promise I'll bail you out." Axel replies.
"My hero." Ruby explains.
"Dark rescue's my middle name." Axel states.
"Guys, thank you. Sora, Ruby and I will be back soon." Riku states. Riku moves over and Ruby places her hand on Riku's shoulders. As Riku activates his keyblade and unlock the way into Sora's heart, the three of them begin to glow. A weird thing appears and Riku and Ruby vanish.