Before Sora, before Hollow Bastion, there was Radiant Garden- a quiet town filled with equally quiet people. The atmosphere was friendly and joyful, and there was a general peace shared among the community. But when strange events and happenings occur inside the home of the town's ruler Ansem the Wise- an old man devoted to science and his people- things begin to change. The story starts with a young woman named Neo, her friends Rachel, Isa, and Lea, and their many adventures together. But when they try to solve the mysteries of their hometown, will their faith in each other hold? Or will the unknown secrets unravel, along with their friendships? ~~~~~~~ This is an AxelxReader story. Though there is added content, I tried my best to keep the story as close to the game as possible. (Or, at least, what we know so far about this part of the timeline.) I do not own Kingdom Hearts, or any of its characters. Duh. ~~~~~~~ Cover done by the awesome and talented Flufflemuffle. I do not own any of the other images used in the story.