Mickey probably should have realized that something was off the moment he stepped outside his door that morning. If it wasn't the giant magical barrier that surrounded Disney Castle, then it should have been the fact that everyone in Toon Town was standing at his doorstep. Everyone was shouting out various things, making it hard to tell what the real problem was.
"Guys, slow down!" Mickey shouted. "What seems to be the problem?"
"The problem is that we can't leave town!" Donald quacked.
"And some of us have better things to do than to sit around twittling our thumbs," Pete called from the back.
"There's also the magic barrier that's surroudin' the castle," Goofy said.
Mickey took a deep breath, then looked out to the crowd. "Alright everyone, I don't know what's going on, but I promise to figure this mystery out."
"I'm with ya, Mickey," Goofy said with a laugh.
"I'll help out too," Donald said.
"Hey, don't forget about me!" shouted a voice in the back. Mickey's eyes widened as a rabbit in blue shorts jumped to the front of the crowd, a confident smirk on his face. "You wouldn't leave me out of this adventure, would you brother?"
"Oswald!" Mickey exclaimed, giving the rabbit a hug. "But, how did you get out of the Wasteland?"
"Heck if I know," Oswald answered. "What matters is that I have your back. Now then, let's get to the bottom of this mystery!"
[***]
So, Mickey and the gang headed their way towards adventure, but over in Disney Castle, another group was meeting. Up in the highest tower of the castle, Master Yen Sid sat at the head of the table, with six others seated around him: Merlin, Dr. Strange, Rafiki, Maleficent, Master Xehanort, and Chernabog (whom was currently under a size spell to fit in the room).
"Everyone, there is much to discuss," Yen Sid said. "It seems that our worlds, once separated, are now merged into one."
"More specifically, they seem to have been made into something entirely unprecedented!" Merlin exclaimed.
"This is an… interesting gathering, to say the least," Xehanort noted.
"I am well aware that most of us are on opposite sides of good and evil," Yen Sid said. "However, if we are going to figure out the reason for this merging of worlds, then we must stand together to undo this spell."
"So, it's just the seven of us then?" Maleficent said. "Well then, Yen Sid, while I would rather rule this land than save it, it would be best to get a lay of this world first."
"Then let us begin," Dr. Strange said. He cast a spell and summoned a viewing portal, through which was a bird's eye view of this new world. "Merlin and I have been studying what we can, and it seems that this world is divided into four large areas, with many smaller areas within the larger four." The map portal highlighted the four areas, each with a distinct symbol: the Disney Castle, a giant ball structure, a clapboard, and a giant tree. "For simplicity's sake, we've dubbed this area around the castle the 'Magic Kingdom,' with the other regions going by 'Epcot,' 'Hollywood Studios,' and 'Animal Kingdom' respectfully. Each of us will need to investigate each region and find the anchor points of magic."
"Let me go to the Animal Kingdom," Rafiki said. "It is where most of my kingdom ended up anyway. I'm sure Simba will lend me a paw as well."
"I will send my 13 Darknesses to Epcot," Xehanort said. He smiled deviously. "How interesting this whole thing is. Worlds merged together, just like before the First Keyblade War."
"I myself will go to Hollywood Studios," Dr. Strange. "I have allies there that will help us. If I can get Tony to listen to me, that is."
"Then that leaves myself to stay here in the Magic Kingdom," Merlin said. "Maleficent, if you would like to join me on this quest?"
"If you insist," she replied. "However, know that once this is all over, I will reclaim my kingdom, and there is nothing you can do to stop me."
As each member left to their respective tasks, Yen Sid turned to Chernabog. "Both of us know the true reason behind this occurrence, correct?"
"It was a wish of your apprentice," Chernabog growled. "Even he doesn't know the truth. But might I ask why you deceive your allies by withholding the truth?"
"I have told them all they need to know," Yen Sid replied. "It will be our task, then, to guide Mickey and his allies as they journey across this new world."
"I will not make it easy for him," Chernabog said. "I am great evil just as you are a great good, destined to be opposed against each other. The other villains might try to stop him."
"And heroes will stand beside him as well," Yen Sid said. He cast a spell and opened a portal, Bald Mountain appearing on the other side. "We will meet again, old friend, when the time is right."
Chernabog gave a devilish smile. "Another time, wizard. Until then, I will be at your call. Just say may name and I will appear."
Author's Note
Welcome, readers, to "Where Dreams Come True!" This story combines every Disney property, from the movies to PIXAR to Star Wars to Marvel to everything in between, all within the Disney World park. And the best part? YOU will be able to contribute to the story!
Each chapter will be a standalone story, but will have small ties to each other as characters start to interact and cross between the regions. If you want to participate, here's how you can:
Leave a review or shoot me a PM with a prompt for a chapter
You are allowed to use any characters from any Disney property. This includes the movies, cartoons, Lucasfilm, Marvel, PIXAR, Muppets, etc.
Go crazy with your ideas! Anything is possible in Disney, so as long as you stay within the K+ rating, you'll be good to go!
With that being said, I'll see you next chapter!