"Wait, you're coming too Xion? Why?" I asked.

"Well, Axel and Roxas told me that someone might be after me. Someone with powerful magic that even Aqua can't wear off. What if something happened to me while Roxas goes with you? Wouldn't it be better to go to Master Yen Sid together?" Xion answered.

"She does have a point." Master Aqua stepped in, "If we could leave right now, we might get answers. Especially for you Kairi."

"What?!" Axel yelled, shocking everyone one, "We just got here and now you're expecting us to walk more after this wild goose chase!?"

"But what if --they come?" Roxas cut in again struggling to say something, "I won't put anymore friends in danger!" With determination he walked up to Luciana and respectfully bowed to her, "Thank you for taking care of my best friend. We must go now."

Hayner, Pence, and Olette walked up to him, "We'll take care of the town while you are away." Hayner said. But they all looked sad that their friend was leaving.

"Thanks guys." Roxas said and the group proceeded to hug him.

"We're just glad you and Xion are okay. Maybe when you come back we can finally enjoy ice cream to celebrate your room." Hayner said, forcing a smile.

"Yeah! Just don't leave us hanging!" Pence butt in.

Roxas nodded, "Okay! I promise." He then looked at us, "Let's go."

I heard Axle do a little groan.

When we said our goodbyes we left the house to go to the train station. It took a bit and because I was so tired I didn't really remember much that happened, only that once we arrived there Master Aqua used a ticket to get us a ride. I think most of us fell asleep during the ride. However it was short lived as the train ride was less than 10 minutes. It did seem however that the ride back to Master Yen Sid's took longer than when coming to Twilight Town, but I think that was just me that believed this.

"Okay we're here." Master Aqua said, shaking me awake. Axel was dozing off too, but Roxas and Xion spooked him awake. They all laughed when Axel yelled. We got off the train and walked to the entrance of the Mysterious Tower. Master Aqua opened the door and we began to walk the numerous flights of stairs.

"How long is this tower?" Xion asked as Axel trailed behind her.

"It isn't that it's long, it's Master Yen Sid's magic to ward off those without strong hearts." Master Aqua said as we continued, "Those with weak hearts will give up after a while and the Master uses this as a test for those who want his guidance."

"But doesn't he know that it's just us?" Axel complained in the back.

"Yes, but you never know if someone may be following. Such as a heartless for example." Master Aqua answered as she pushed another door leading up.

Another flight of stairs and we finally reached his study. Master Yen Sid sat there, but he didn't seem surprised at how much people were with Master Aqua and I.

"It seems you have returned with some friends." He said in his low tone voice, " We have much to discuss. I fret that an intruder had come to this tower while you were away. I also sense the presence of a strong spell bound among one of you."

"Yes Master, you are correct." Master Aqua nodded, "Roxas has encountered someone that affected both him and Xion, people who are connected to Sora. He can't say their name or what they look like. I tried to get rid of this spell, but it was too strong for me. Could you take the spell off him Master?"

"I shall see to it with the best of my capabilities. I may need assistance from my old friend, Merlin, however." He said, stroking his beard, "Roxas, you may have to stay here to weaken the magic."

"What do you mean?" Roxas asked.

"This tower has a barrier to weaken all magic spells. To undo your binding, you must have that spell weakened. To go back to Twilight Town to undo that spell will be fruitless." He explained to Roxas.

"Can my friends stay with me?" He asked Master Yen Sid.

"I see no harm in that. They shall." He responded.

Roxas, Xion, and Axel all smiled at each other and nodded to Master Yen Sid.

"Thank you sir." Xion said.

"It is my pleasure. Now, until Merlin arrives," Master Yen Sid raised his hand and a magic mop appeared, "Please escort these three to our guest quarters." He gestured to the mop and it started to walk towards the door, "Please make yourselves comfortable. You may leave."

"Thank you Master Yen Sid." Axel said. Then Axel, Roxas, and Xion began to trail behind the magic mop.

"Aqua," Master Yen Sid looked at her.

"Yes Master?" She replied.

"I need you to go to my library. There should be a box with a blue star symbol on it. Bring it to me." Master Yen Sid told her.

"Understood." Master Aqua said before leaving. I was going to leave myself, but Master Yen Sid spoke up to me.

"Not you Kairi. Remember what I told you before you had left, we have much to discuss." He told me when everyone was gone.