Episode 42: Beyond the Door

Episode 42: Beyond the Door, also called Episode 42: Behind the Door, is the forty-second chapter in the  manga.

The back page shows the drawing in the Secret Place by Sora and Kairi.

Story
Ansem, Seeker of Darkness opens the door to Kingdom Hearts, to absorb the darkness within. Sora, Donald, and Goofy try to stop him, but are held back by the darkness. Then, Sora exclaims that there is always a light inside a heart, so Kingdom Hearts has to be light, as well. A blinding light comes through the door, evaporating Ansem. Sora, Donald, and Goofy try to close the door, but it is too heavy. Riku appears from the other side of the door to help close it. Several Heartless appear behind the door, but they are defeated by King Mickey. As King Mickey assures Sora there will always be a door to the light, and Riku tells Sora to take care of Kairi, they close the door, and seal it with Sora and King Mickey's Keyblades, causing the door to disappear.

Sora spots Kairi behind him, but before she can explain how she got there, the ground beneath them separates. Sora promises to return to Kairi, as she returns to the recompleted Destiny Islands. Stars are flying through the sky, showing all worlds returning to their place. While exploring the Secret Place, Kairi sees the drawing she and Sora made, where Sora added a paopu fruit from him to Kairi, and adds a paopu fruit from her to Sora.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy walk along a long road when they spot Pluto carrying a letter with King Mickey's seal. Pluto runs off, and the three chase him.

Worlds and characters

 * End of the World
 * Ansem, Seeker of Darkness
 * Sora
 * Donald Duck
 * Goofy
 * Riku
 * King Mickey
 * Kairi
 * Destiny Islands
 * Kairi
 * Sora (Flashback)
 * Unknown
 * Sora
 * Donald
 * Goofy
 * Pluto

Story changes

 * King Mickey wears his Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories outfit, instead of his  outfit.