"The difference between the novice and the master is that the master as failed more times than the novice has tried." ~Korosensei (Assassination Classroom)
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As we all sat in silence, Yen Sid eyed Lea. "So...is he on our side?" He stated, referring to Lea. Yen Sid knew Lea as one of the members of Organization XIII and hasn't heard about his reform yet.

I stood in front of Lea, hands out as I assured Yen Sid, "Yes, he is. I know, Master. He's my friend."

Yen Sid looked unsure as he glanced over to Lea once more. Lea looked nervous as he nodded. Yen Sid finally gave an approving nod and closed his eyes. I sighed with relief as Donald and Goofy walked over to me. "Gawrsh, Sakura, you seem pretty relaxed around Axel," Goofy stated.

"Name's Lea," Lea stated, pinching the bridge of his nose, tired of correcting people with his name.

"You friends with him?" Donald asked. "You two are kinda close for Lea just switching sides."

"We know each other before that," I shrugged.

"Huh?" Both gave me a confused look.

"Does this have to do with the fact you're from Radiant Garden?" Donald asked.

"Hold up-Sakura, you're from Radiant Garden?!" Lea cried as he approached me.

"Yup," I nodded.

"I'm from there as well!" Lea pointed to himself.

"Wow, really?" I gasped. "I don't remember running into you there. Though, I don't remember much from my past."

"If not from Radiant Garden," Goofy continued. "Then where?"

"That's a long story in of itself," I turned away from the two and walked back over to Sora. "I'll tell you some other time."

I looked down at Sora as Lea pulled over a chair and sat on it, his chin resting on the back of it and King Mickey joined us as we watched Sora. His face moved as he slowly opened his eyes, blinking as he got up slowly. "Mornin', Sleepy," I teased as Lea waved at him.

"Where...? What...?" He yawned.

"Really long story," I said. "Riku will explain everything to you once he gets back."

Hearing Sora, Donald and Goofy tackled him into a hug. "Sora!" They cried.

"Whoa!" Sora yelled as he fell down on his bottom. "Donald? Goofy? Is that you?"

"You're awake!" Goofy grinned as he hugged Sora once again.

"Here, take this," Donald handed Sora a party hat along with giant glasses that had a red rose and mustache attached to it. "You'll need it!"

"For what?" Sora asked as Goofy helped him up and they led him over to a small table where a stand of small cakes, a steaming teapot, and teacups sat on. Sora's face lit up as he sat down, putting on the accessories as the three began to help themselves to whatever was on the table.

I gave them all confused looks as I looked back to where Sora was and to where he, Donald and Goofy were at now. "How...?" I started, looking back over at lea to see if he knew anything about this.

"Don't look at me," Lea shrugged.

I looked back down to where Sora was sleeping at to see Riku lying down, asleep as well. Riku slowly opened his eyes, blinking as he took in his surroundings. "Riku!" King Mickey cried as Yen Sid stood up and joined us to where we were at.

Riku sat up suddenly, "Sora!"

We looked over to where Sora, Donald, and Goofy were sitting at, enjoying their tea and cakes. "Hey, Donald!" Sora yelled. "Come on, you're hogging it all!"

"Aw, calm down, Sora, and drink your tea," Donald replied as Goofy took a sip from his teacup.

"Gawrsh, it sure is yummy!" Goofy smiled.

"Hey!" Riku yelled.

Hearing his voice, Sora turned around and removed his hat and glasses, grinning, "Riku...you're safe! Riku!"

Sora tackled Riku into a hug as he cried out, trying to steady himself.

'Wait, haven't we gotten this backwards?" He asked. "And, why are you having a tea party?" He glanced over to me if I knew anything.

"Beats me," I shrugged.

"You're safe, Riku!" Sora ignored Riku's questions as he squeezed riku once more.

"Ah, never mind," Riku sighed as he rubbed his temple. "You okay? Feeling all right?"

"Yeah,I've never been better," Sora nodded, pulling back from the hug. "I was watching what was going on in my dream. And I could hear your voice the whole time. Thanks, Riku. Thanks, everybody!"

We all grinned, seeing the duo back. "Oh yeah!" Sora cried, remembering something. "did we pass the test?"

"You performed truly admirably, both of you," Yen Sid smiled.

Sora and a Riku laughed and nodded, getting got up and standing by Yen Sid's desk. He sat back down on his chair by his desk. Yen Sid cleared his throat, "More than anything, I am grateful to have you both of you back from Xehanort's deception unharmed. And I am grateful to Lea and Sakura, whose spontaneous actions turned the tides. I am also deeply sorry, for failing to perceive the danger and throwing you headlong into a perilous test. This experience has revealed many hidden truths, and we must grid ourselves for the great clash with darkness that lies before us. I believe we need a new Keyblade Master, one with a new kind if power. Sora and Riku, you both deserve the honor. However, one of you braved the Realm of Sleep again to unlock the final Keyhole and save a friend. Riku, I name you our new true Keyblade Master."

Riku stood still, expressionless as he took in the news as Sora broke out into a grin. "Way to go, Riku!" Sora cheered hugged Riku.

"Y-yeah?" Riku stammered.

"I knew you were gonna pass with flying colors!" Sora smiled. "This is just so awesome!"

"Gee, Sora, you're kinda acting like it's you that passed," Goofy laughed.

"I told you Sora still needed practice," Donald smirked.

"Hey!" Sora yelled, insulted.

"Really?" Riku murmured, still not believing what he heard. "I'm a Keyblade Master?" He looked over to Sora, who smiled, and Riku smiled as well.

"Congratulations, Riku!" King Mickey smiled.

"Thank you, Mickey," Riku said. "I owe it to my friends."

"Ah, I'll catch up with ya in no time flat," Lea laughed.

"What?" Sora snickered. "You wanna be a Keyblade Master?"

"Yeah," Lea nodded. "I mean, I came here to learn how to wield one."

"YOU?!" Sora and Riku gasped.

I snickered at what Lea just told us. "Hey, thanks for the vote of confidence," Lea rolled his eyes as he placed his hands on his hips. "You know, I was going to come swooping in, Keyblade in hand! But, I couldn't get mine to materialize," he sighed, sticking out his hand. "Must be in the snap of a wrist or something."

In a flash, Lea's Keyblade appeared in his hands. It had one of his chakrams as a hilt with a fiery blade and a chakram charm.

"WHOA!!!" We gasped at his Keyblade. Even Yen Sid was shocked, as he stood u[ from my chair and leaned on his desk, looking at Lea's new Keyblade.

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"Do ya have to go?" Goofy asked. He, donald, King Mickey, Riku and I stood outside of the Mysterious Tower as Sora stood some distance away from us all.

"Well...I did doze off...I just have some stuff to take care of," Sora said as he walked away.

"Are you gonna be okay?" Donald added.

"Yeah," Sora nodded. "I won't be long."

Sora summoned his Keyblade and pointing it at the sky. An outline of a Keyhole appeared as light swirled around the tip of Sora's Keyblade and a beam of light shot out, piercing the Keyhole. It shattered the sky as a ring of light surrounded the Keyhole, light glowing in the center of it. Sora smiled as the light grew brighter, consuming him until he was gone.