Sora was flying in the dark void, but he was still in tears after what Ultear did.

Sora: (crying) Dammit! Why couldn't I stay with her?!

Jiminy: Sora. It was her own choice to stay. She did what her heart told her to do. We couldn't interfere with that.

Sora: I know! But...

Jiminy: We shouldn't let her sacrifice be in vain.

Sora: Right...

As they were flying, they saw a figure near the light. When closer, Sora looked surprised because the figure was Kairi.

Kairi: (smile) Sora.

Sora: (smiles) Kairi!

The two of them grabbed each other's hands. 

Sira: I found you!

The two of them let go and started to fly towards the light.

Kairi: You see? I had no doubts that you'd pull through.

Sora: (his smile vanish) Yeah, but...

Kairi: What's wrong?

Sora: Someone helped me get you guys back and she gave her life because of it. I couldn't help her!

Kairi then came over to Sora and hugged him, which surprised him.

Kairi: This new friend must've been a really good person. And I don't think she wants you to be sad because of her. She still lives inside your heart because you remember her. You'll find a way to save her. (lets go of Sora) Let's make this moment count. For her!

Sora: (wiped the tears from his eyes) Right!

They continued to fly towards the light.

Sora: The light in the darkness. It was you. You're the one who kept me from fading away.

Kairi: All I did was believe that you wouldn't. I've heard stories from the Fairy Tail wizards that they risked their lives to protect something or someone and they've always had faith in each other and that they will come through no matter how difficult it got. That's how they are strong. So if they had faith, then I should have faith in you.

Sora: (chuckles) I feel strong with you, Kairi.

Kairi turned away from him. She was blushing and smiling upon hearing that. They both grabbed each other's hand.

Kairi: The others are ahead. Come on.

As they were flying, Sora remembered the miracles during his adventure. When Rapunzel and Eugene embrace each other after Rapunzel revived him and when Elsa and Anna hugged after Anna was unfrozen.

Sora then gasped while Kairi smiled upon seeing his reaction.

Kairi: I told you, Sora. You're safe with me.

Sora: (smiles) Yeah.

The two of them got close to the light and flew into it.

At the battlefield, all of the mages have suffered from some damage, but they continued to fight.

Suddenly, the entire ground started to glow very brightly.

Gajeel: What is it now?!

Lector: The ground is glowing!

Frosch: I think so too!

Lucy: (nervous) Why is this happening?

Xigbar: (came up to Master Xehanort) Hey, gramps.

Master Xehanort: (not surprised) I know...

Everyone was then consumed by the light.

Sora and Kairi landed on the ground, making Sora lose balance a little.

Kairi: You okay?

Sora looked up and smiled.

Sora: Yeah. Thanks, Kairi.

Sora then expressed joy, as the revived Guardians and almost all of the Earthland wizards were standing in front of them.

Laxus: What the hell just happened?

Orga: We were just fighting against the Organization members and their army of monsters.

Lyon: And we thought you were all dead.

Sting: What just happened?

Jellal: My guess is that Sora did something, so now everyone's here again.

Natsu: (came up to Sora) Awesome! You are always full of surprises.

Happy: Aye sir!

Sora: It did work.

Donald: Of course!

Goofy: Now point us back at those guys!

Sora: Right!

Gildarts: (came to Sora) So you're the Keyblade wielder.

Sora: Who are you?

Kat: That's Gildarts. He's the strongest member in Fairy Tail.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy were shocked.

Sora: We thought Drake, Erza, and Laxus were strong enough!

Modeus: Well, Drake's the new strongest wizard. 

Gildarts: Sorry I couldn't get here sooner. I was out on a job until I got the Master's letter.

Sora: It's fine. Glad you can help us. (turns to the newcomers) And you must be from the other guilds in Earth Land. Blue Pegasus, Mermaid Heel, Quatro Cerberus, and Lamia Scale.

Hibiki: Glad to be of service.

Bob: (happy) I rather have everyone live a fun joyful life than have darkness rule us!

Kagura: They caused our friends pain. They cannot be allowed to live.

Goldmine: It's time I show my wild side on the battlefield.

Members of Quatro Cerburs: Wild! It's time to get wild!

Yuka: We weren't gonna let Lyon and Sherria take all of the action.

Toby: Beat up those guys now!

Lyon: Relax.

Ooba: Show me where those guys are! I'll spin them like crazy!

Sora: (turns to Makarov) Master Makarov, are you sure you'll be alright?

Makarov: This old body has its magic back and healed thanks to Drake. Don't worry about me. Focus on your task.

Natsu: Everyone's decided to go all out. Now let's do it!

Ur: Wait, where's Drake and Aqua? 

Suddenly they then saw Drake and Aqua appeared in light. 

Sora: You guys made it!

Drake: Yup. Now let's finish what we started.

Sora nodded. Everyone then ran towards the cave to confront the Organization.

*Station of Awaking* 

At Sora's Station of Awaking, two figures appeared from the light. It was Mavis and Zeref. 

Mavis: Is this it? 

Zeref: He said this is the gate way to the Keyblade Graveyard. 

The two then saw Ultear appearing in front of them, she had a bruises on her body. 

Zeref and Mavis: Ultear! 

Ultear: Mavis? Zeref? What happened? (looks around) Where are we?

Zeref: We're at Sora's Station of Awaking. Someone named Sparda told us this will take us to the Keyblade Graveyard. 

Ultear: But, the Curse of Contradiction...

Mavis: Don't worry, Sparda enchanted us with his demonic power. 

Zeref: Now, we have fully control of the curse and can use it without killing everything. 

Ultear: I see... (thoughts) Mother, I can finally see you. 

Suddenly, the three saw a small light coming towards from the darkness. As it got closer, they saw a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. This was Namine, Kairi's Nobody.

Namine: (surprised) Mavis? Zeref? Ultear? 

Zeref: You're Namine? 

Mavis: So this what you look like.

Namine: (hovers close to them) What are you doing here? Have you lost yourself, like I did?

Zeref: No. Me and Mavis got here thanks to someone who helped us.

Ultear: As for me, I was fighting an Organization member until I ended up here.

Mavis: Wait, why haven't you returned to Kairi's heart yet?

Namine: Because...I'm still not able to. But...I'm calling out to Terra's heart, and I brought "him" here.

Zeref: "Him?" You mean Terra?

Namine: No, Terra's heart...is too steeped in darkness. Instead, I've brought out Terra's most personal and powerful thoughts.

A living set of armor lies in wait.

Namine: This is Terra's sadness, anger, lament...

Mavis: (confused) Terra's thoughts...?

*with the group* 

They all once again travel through the cave. After some time, they saw a light and exited the cave, returning to the open field where they had originally fallen.

After examining the area, Ventus saw a figure in the dusty air. The air started to clear, showing the figure clearly. It was Terra.

Ventus: Terra!

Ventus was immediately happy and ran over to him while Aqua tries to stop him.

Aqua: Ven!

Wendy: Ven.

Jellal: That's Aqua's missing friend, Terra?

Erza: Must be.

Drake: Ah shit, here we go again. 

As Ventus reached to Terra, he grabbed his wrist while calling to him.

Ventus: (smiles) Terra! We've found you!

Kagura: This must be a trap.

Minerva: Yes. Why would he show up in the middle of nowhere after being missing all this time?

Aqua: (hurries over to them) Terra, please say you're in there.

He didn't respond to that either as Terra looked at Aqua with the same blank expression. Aqua immediately could tell something was wrong.

His eyes looked dull and lifeless, and Aqua's expression turned into a glare as she grabbed Ventus by the shoulder and pushed him. Everyone then ran up to them.

Ventus: What gives, Aqua?

Aqua: (to Terra?) I know you're not him.

Ventus: (surprised) Huh?!

Aqua: Now, let our friend go!

He finally smirks and close his eyes. Suddenly, his brown hair turned silver-white, and when they were piercing gold.

Ventus was shocked and heartbroken while the others were cautious. 

Mickey: He is their thirteen. 

Terranort: (smirk while a dark aura appears around his body) Today is the day you lose.

Aqua: What?!

Terranort: Before you even face the thirteen, every last one of you will be torn apart heart from body. But fear not. (summons Gazing Eye) The X-Blade will still be forged.

Sora: (serious) We're not gonna lose to you. 

Natsu: Yeah! Cause now you have to face all of us!

Xehanort smirked again and disappeared, surprising everyone. Everyone looked around, but there was no trace of him.

Yukino: He disappeared?!

Drake was about to intercept, but a voice stopped him.

???: He's mine. Protect Aqua and Ven, save strength to save someone you care for.

Drake: (confused) Huh? 

Suddenly, a large amount of dust was speared into the air, right in front of Aqua and Ven. This surprised everyone.

Macbeth: What happened?

The dust started to clear away. They saw Terranort with his Keyblade and it seems that he was going to attack Aqua and Ven but his Keyblade was blocked by something. 

When the dust disappeared, Terranort saw with shock an armor figure with a Keyblade, blocking his Keyblade. 

The person a red and gold suit of armor with a cape and Terra's Ends of the Earth Keyblade. This was the mysterious Lingering Will.

Terranort: (shocked) Who are you?!

Lingering Will: (Terra's voice) Got you, Xehanort.

The Lingering Will pushed Terranort back, making him jump far away from him. Everyone was surprised at the sudden entrance.

Jenny: Who's he?

Bisca: He managed to block that attack.

The Lingering Will looked at Drake and nods. Drake wasn't sure, but knew it was a sign for thank you for protecting my friends. 

Even with the helmet on he could tell the armored man was smiling, Drake nods back with a smile.

Sora: The Lingering Will?

Trish: The what?

Sora: Donald, Goofy and I fought him a while back. We never knew who he was, but he sounded like he was looking for someone.

Aqua: Terra?

Terranort: (surprised) This is impossible!

Lingering Will: (walks towards him) How I've waited for this moment.

The Lingering Will swung his Keyblade to his side and it began to glow. The Keyblade grew longer, which it has now transformed into a whip. 

The Lingering Will whipped his Keyblade hard towards Terranort and the tip of his blade wrapped around Terranort's Keyblade. Terranort tried to pull his Keyblade away to shake off the Keyblade whip but it wouldn't budge.

The Lingering Will then pulled his Keyblade hard into the air. Terranort, who was still holding onto his Keyblade, was flown into the air as well. Terranort let go of his Keyblade and dove straight towards the Lingering Will.

Seeing this, the Lingering Will transformed his Keyblade into a giant cannon. The handles at the front started to spin as a bright light started to glow between them. Terranort gasped upon seeing what the Lingering Will was doing.

The Lingering Will blasted a giant laser at Terranort, causing him to yell in pain. When the laser disappeared, Terranort recovered and summoned his Keyblade again. 

The Lingering Will transformed his Keyblade back to its default form and ran after Terranort. The Lingering Will jumped into the air and engaged in a sword fight with Terranort.

Rouge: He's so strong.

Sherria: Is that really Aqua and Ven's friend?

Ventus: (about to run after them) Terra!

Aqua: (holds him back) No, Ven!

Ventus: But-

Both Ventus and Aqua noticed something in the sky.

Aqua: Them first.

Everyone looked up and saw dozens of Flutterings flying in the sky. Shadows started to crawl out of the cave and everyone felt an earthquake. A dark portal appeared behind them and the Demon Tide burst out of the portal.

Sora summoned his Keyblade to fight them, but Aqua and Ventus ran in front of them with their Keyblades in hand.

Aqua: We'll hold off the others.

Sora: Okay. We've got this!

Macao: That is a lot of enemies.

Natsu: So what? It's now or never! IT'S AN ALL-OUT WAR!!!

Everyone shouted a battle cry as they charged towards the monsters.

*with Lingering Will and Terranort* 

Meanwhile, at a different part of the Badlands, Terranort and Lingering Will continue to exchange blows, looking like chaotic comets bouncing through the sky. 

They crashed into the ground, sending dust flying. The Lingering Will knocks Terranort back, and he stands, catching his breath. 

Terranort: (glares) Wretched spirit!

Lingering Will: (stands up) As long as Master Xehanort resides within you, (points his Keyblade at him) you're a threat to Aqua and Ven.

Terranort: (scoffs before he smirks while mockingly) How noble. You would give up your life for theirs?

Lingering Will: You must be removed from existence. At all costs!

In unison, they fly towards each other, their blades clashing, creating a wave of dust that spills out in all directions. They push their blades together, creating sparks, neither letting up the fight.

*Station of Awaking* 

Hearing those words, Mavis, Zeref, and Ultear gasped when they realized what he's implying.

Mavis: He's going to kill him.

Ultear: If he does...

Zeref: Both Terra and Xehanort will die.

Mavis: That won't happen! (looks at Namine) Namine, can you call out to him?!

Namine: No, his rage is too strong. He won't respond to me. 

Mavis: No matter who gets hurt, it's bad for Terra! 

Zeref: Don't worry, we'll stop them. (looks at Namine) You go to the Final World, the person who brought us here can get you to Kairi's heart.

Namine: And you?

Ultear: Don't worry, we can handle ourselves. 

*Keyblade Graveyard* 

The Lingering Will and Terranort continue to clash. Exchanging blows with their Keyblades, The Will blocks Terranort's strike, holding it in place.

Terranort smiles evilly as a dark aura scales his skin and his Guardian appears behind him. It grabs the Lingering Will by its helmet with its mighty arm. 

The Lingering Will grabs onto its wrist, attempting to break free, but Terranort holds him there, his arm out-stretched. Terranort chuckles softly, closing his fingers as the Guardian's grip on the helmet tightens

Terranort: Be gone!

Before the armor is allowed to shatter, a strong light appears beneath the Lingering Will, almost like the opposite of a shadow. It draws Terranort's eyes and brightens, forcing him to shield himself. 

Out of the light, Ultear, Zeref, and Mavis flies through, Ultear knocks the Guardian from the Will with her clock sword. 

The Guardian disappears and Terranort leaps away as Ultear, Zeref, and Mavis lands on the ground

Terranort: (looks at Ultear) How can you be here?! I thought my younger self took care of you!

Ultear: Me? You could say I've been given a second to live my life. 

Zeref: But me and Mavis, we got here by someone you know. Does the name Sparda ring a bell?

Terranort: (surprised) Sparda? (growled) He wouldn't dare...!

Terranort rushes Ultear, but she jumps upward and slashes down with her sword. Terranort knocks her back, sparks flying, and Ultear blocks his next strike but she flies backwards, landing on one knee.

Zeref: (to Lingering Will) I'm sorry, but we need to stay where you are. Dark Cage!

Zeref ensnares the Lingering Will with several tentacles made out of a dark matter, restraining him. 

Terranort: Even after coming back in that hunk of junk, did you really think you could defeat me? You're nothing more but accursed being who will sooner die than prevail. And, your precious friends will soon join.

Lingering Will: (red aura grows around it) Your Heartless lackeys could not defeat me, the Organization could not control me, and you will not live to see the end of this day! (roars in rage) I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE!!!

The aura destroys the spell and throws Zeref and Mavis off as he rushes in for the kill. But Terranort holds Ultear in a hostage position. 

Despite his anger, Lingering Will hesitates enough for Terranort to use the Guardian to knock him back. The Guardian then holds Mavis before she could recover. 

Zeref: Mavis!

Mavis grunts as the Guardian squeezes her between its huge claws. Terranort runs forward as Mavis was pinned, going in for the kill. 

At the last moment, the Lingering Will jumps between them, knocking Mavis from its grasp. Terranort's Keyblade sails right through its helmet, shattering it, and the armor clatters to the ground, falling to pieces.

Mavis: (runs to him) Terra!

The fallen armor glows and disappears in light.

Terranort: (smirks) All that rage, and he still failed.

Zeref: (barely a whisper) No...

Terranort: Seeing that you have been revived by the Dark Knight Sparda, you three must be ready to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Ultear: (glares at Terranort) Damn you!

Suddenly, Terranort found himself surrounded by countless crystal balls.

Terranort: What? 

Ultear: Each one of these crystal balls contains a different possible future for you. This is my spell 'Parallel Worlds'. I have the ability to create an infinite number of futures and then compress them into a single future. Flash Forward!

She sent all the crystal balls at Terranort like homing missiles, however Terranort gave her a smirk and sunk into the ground, disappearing from sight. A small pool of dark energy on the ground traveling straight toward her

Terranort jumps out from the ground behind Ultear to try and strike at her with his Keyblade, but it seems Ultear had expected him as a crystal ball suddenly appeared to slam his in the abs before curling around to slam into him repeatedly, causing him to groan with each hit before he was brought down to one of his knees. 

Ultear: Nice try. 

Terranort smirks as his Guardian appeared before it smack Ultear with one of its arms. Terranort aimed his Dark Keyblade at Ultear and launches a volley of dark blasts at her.

Ultear uses her orb as it was able to block the attack, but Ultear could feel the intensity of the attack alone draining her just from exposure, causing her to fall onto her hands and knees in exhaustion.

Ultear got surprise punch to her stomach from Terranort, whom then grabbed her head and delivered a knee straight to her face, causing Ultear to stumble back a bit before Terranort swept her legs to knock Ultear down, where he pinned her to the ground with one hand to pin Ultear's hands behind her back. 

Terranort: Your time magic can create 'parallel worlds', but it can't affect people, can it? Otherwise you would have just aged us to dust or something.

Ultear: Clever, you discovered my only weakness. But don't think for a minute that it'll save you. Infinite Sphere!

The crystal ball reappeared above Terranort to smash into her repeatedly once more, which was enough to make Terranort lose his grip, allowing Ultear to stand back up and deliver a kick to his face.

Terranort summons his Guardian as it spread its arms out, charging up dark energy in its hands. When it was fully charged, the Guardian threw its arms up, sending a pair of dark shockwaves at Ultear, but she quickly brought up her crystal ball in order of it to absorb and contain all the malevolent magic that was unwittingly unleashed by the Guardian.

It sapped nearly all her strength, but Ultear was able to contain all the magic, causing her crystal ball to become pitch black in her hands before it shattered completely.

Ultear: Arc of Time!

She rewound the time around her crystal ball to a moment when it was intact and free of the darkness.

Terranort: (surprised) She rewind time around her crystal ball?

Ultear: Luminous Minutes!

She threw her crystal ball over Terranort, right before it glowed and doubled into multiple numerous orbs that shot and crisscrossed all over Terranort like multiple beams of light, causing him to yell in pain before he fell to the ground. Despite being exhausted, Ultear was able to stand back up.

Terranort struggles to stand as a dark aura surges around his body. With a loud scream, his Guardian eject from his body. 

Terranort thrust his hands towards Ultear and the Guardian flies on the block wind, grabbing Ultear. Terranort laughs, squeezing Ultear which cause her to scream in pain. 

Terranort: Darkness awaits you!

He smashes his wrists together, sending forth a wave of darkness at Ultear. Until...

Zeref: Dark Blaze!

Zeref raises his hand and fires a blaze of dark matter through the Guardian, making it release Ultear. The attack was went to Terranort who blocked in with his arms crossed, but it was proving too much for him to handle.

Terranort's mind: (shocked) Dark flames, is this darkness?! No, it's more like death! 

Terranort quickly disappears in a dark corridor from inside the blast. Mavis and Zeref ran to Ultear. 

Mavis: Are you okay? 

Ultear: Yeah, I'm alright. 

Zeref: Ashame we did't get to save Terra. 

Mavis: And his Keyblade Armor is gone, so won't have any physical form left. 

Ultear: Still, I sense Terra's heart still inside of that vessel Xehanort is controlling. Now that we're here, we have to find the wizards and the Guardians. 

Mavis and Zeref: Right. 

Chapter 98 ended.