Episode 17: Reunion

Episode 17: Reunion is the seventeenth chapter in the  manga.

The front page shows Riku holding the Soul Eater, with darkness at his feet. The back page shows the Soul Eater covered in darkness.

Story
Sora's savior turns out to be Riku. Sora is overjoyed to see his friend again, but a bit disappointed he also doesn't know where Kairi is. However, Riku assures him they'll soon find her. As Riku tells Sora to leave things to him, a Shadow creeps up on him, but Sora defeats it. Sora introduces Riku to Donald and Goofy, who tell Riku Sora was chosen by the Keyblade. Riku examines the Keyblade before making it disappear and reappear in Sora's hand. When Sora invites Riku to join them, Donald starts arguing. When Sora looks back, Riku is gone.

On a ledge above them, Maleficent tells Riku that Sora has replaced him with new friends, and persuades him into joining her, saying she'll help find what he's searching for.

Worlds and characters

 * Traverse Town
 * Sora
 * Riku
 * Goofy
 * Donald Duck
 * Maleficent