Welcome back, guys! I welcome you to Chapter 3 of our little crossover story.
I must admit – I was surprised when two people pointed out that I made the right choice with Maka's companions.
Review Answers:
To – warrior of six blades: Thank you for your review. Yep, Donald can be seriously clueless sometimes – he didn't even suspect Minnie and Daisy to be behind him even when Goofy said their names. You should have turn around when you had the chance, you hotheaded duck! I have to agree with you about Maka, Lucy and Levy. It should be interesting to see how they work together. Again, I agree with you about the two mages, not being the physical fighting types, but we'll see how it turns out in the end I guess.
To – FullmetalDeadman93: Thank you once again for your glorious review! I have to say yes, Chapter 2-5 was a short one. However, the whole point of that chapter was to introduce the companions and their respective worlds. Thank you once again for your comment and stay tuned for the next chapter of the story.
Now, on the side note… I've successfully managed to get a PS2 Emulator working and now I'm playing Kingdom Hearts 1 on the computer! I have to admit – I haven't played Kingdom Hearts 1, Re: CoM or Kingdom Hearts 2 yet, but I have finished Birth by Sleep and played a little of 358/2 Days. So, I think it would be worth it to play the three main games.
Ok, enough with that statement. Let's dive right into Chapter 3 and see how Sora and Maka's second day goes.
Be warned, my fellow readers… The mysterious black cloaked person returns once again – this time, he will meet both Maka and her-soon-to-be-former-friend Tsubaki – only this time however… one will fall into the darkness. Can you guess who it is?
All right, let's get started!
Chapter 3 – Day 2 Begins - The Cloak Figure returns?
On Destiny Island…
The next day on Destiny Island, Sora arrives on the dock to search for Riku and Kairi. He went to a place on the island called The Cove and immediately spotted his silver-haired friend looking at the ocean. He walked over to him and started speaking to him.
"Hey, Riku. Good Morning." Sora said to his friend.
Riku turned around, looked at him and said. "Hey, Sora. Our raft still needs a name. Let's see…" Riku thought for a moment about what kind of name he should choose for the raft and eventually he said. "How about Highwind? What would you call it?"
"Me? Well… uh…" Sora thought for a moment about what name he should choose and then gave him an answer. "How about Death Scythe?"
"Hey, how about…" Riku started speaking in competitive tone.
"The usual?" Sora said with a competitive tone as well.
"Let's do it!" Riku said to him.
"You guys at it again? All right, I'll be the judge." Kairi said after appearing on the wooden bridge nearby.
"The usual rules apply. Take any route you want… First one to tag the star tree and make it back here wins." Kairi said explaining the rules to the boys, while pointing the finish line to them.
Sora and Riku got into position at the starting line, but before they started running the two boys decided to make the race a little more interesting – with betting.
"If I win, I'm captain! If you win…" Sora started making his bet, but was cut off by Riku.
"I get to share the paopu with Kairi." Riku said, making his bet which confused the heck out of Sora.
"Huh?" Sora said, still confused at his words.
"Deal? The winner gets to share a paopu with Kairi." Riku said with a smirk on his face.
"Wha… What a minute…" Sora said, still confused with him.
"Okay! On my count!" Kairi said and the two boys prepared for the race.
Meanwhile in Death City…
Maka and Soul were walking down the streets of Death City – this time, no one would be left behind.
"Hey, Soul. I've never got the chance to tell you – thank you for finding me this detective job." Maka said with a smile on her face.
"No prob, Maka. You deserve it after everything you've done for this town. I mean – you're the slayer of the kishin Asura. You're a hero." Soul said with a smirk on his face.
"Hey, I'm not the only one who deserve credit. You and the others helped as well, Soul." Maka said.
"Maka, the others may have done something. But I sure as hell don't – I'm no hero. Never was, never will be." Soul said, with a sad frown on his face.
"Soul…" Maka began. "Throughout our partnership, I've learned a couple of things. At first, I thought that you were going to be just like my father – a cheating, lying bastard of a boy… But, I was wrong about you Soul – you are the most honest, strongest, kind person and weapon I have ever met." She stops walking, much to Soul's confusion. Before, he could ask her why she stopped, much to his shock, she hugged him. "Soul, I promise you this – no matter where you are… I will always be there for you."
Those words really hit Soul's feelings, he wanted to cry, but he didn't want to – Cool boys don't cry. Especially in front of girls. After that little speech, Soul regained his composure.
"Thanks, Maka. You certainly know how to brighten up somebody's day." Soul said to her, with a smile on his face.
"That's the Soul I remember. The coolest guy in Death City." Maka said with a smile on her face and the two continued walking to school.
Eventually after a while, Maka came up with an idea to reach school faster. Turning her head towards Soul, she said. "Hey, I've got a good idea!"
Soul, turned to look at her and said. "Ok, let's hear it."
"How about a little race between the two of us to the Academy?" Maka said.
"Huh… Strange, I was about to suggest the same thing – However, let's make this a little more interesting." Soul, said with a competitive tone.
"Ok, how about this. If I win, you treat me to some lunch and you're buying!" Maka said, making her bet. "If you win…"
"If I win, you must not read a single book for an entire month!" Soul said with a smirk on his face which really made Maka frustrated.
"WHAT!? Not a single book for a whole month!? ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, SOUL EATER!?" Maka yelled at him.
"Nope, I'm not. That means – no novels or educational books for a whole month." Soul said with a gigantic grin on his face. "I'll understand if you're afraid to take part in a little race with me." Soul finished speaking.
Maka, on the other hand had a big smirk on her face and said. "Afraid? Me? Oh, you've just signed your death wish! Get into position!"
Both of them got into position for their little race, but before they started running, Maka said. "I'm changing my bet – you're going to pay lunch for an entire month and you'll get an automatic Maka-Chop if I win!"
"Bring it on, beloved meister of mine! There is no way I can lose! I'm Soul Eater – The Last Death Scythe!" Soul said with a smirk on his face.
"We'll see who's laughing when I emerge victorious!" Maka said with a smirk of her own.
"Okay! On the count of three… three… two… one… GO!" With those words said, Maka and Soul immediately started running down the street towards their school.
Meanwhile on Destiny Island…
Sora and Riku continued their race. Sora had luck this time as well – Riku had fallen into the ocean thanks to a loose board on the bridge, giving Sora the chance he needed to reach the star-shaped tree in less than a minute. The spiky-haired boy was the first one to touch it, followed by Riku who caught up with him a few seconds later. No sooner had Sora touched it, he sprinted towards the finish line, while Riku was still far behind. Sora ran with all his might and he successfully managed to finish the race.
"Now the score is 2 to 0! You lose Riku! Again!" Sora said with a grin on his face. However, Riku didn't looked amused.
"Congrats, Sora. You have beaten me at least two times! Now you've only got about 1,998 times to do so before you become successful like me. So, good luck with that bro! And… lighten up about the raft – It's just a name. Oh, here's something else – that sharing thing with the paopu fruit was a joke. I just wanted to see your reaction to that little stunt." Riku said with a gigantic smirk plastered on his face. Sora, on the other hand was completely shock about what just happened – he felt like a complete dumbass right about now. He glared so hard at Riku that if looks could kill – the silver haired boy would be dead by now.
Back in Death City…
Maka, successfully won her little race against Soul – she was now standing at the top of the DWMA stairs and waiting for her partner and friend. A minute later, she saw Soul who was completely exhausted climbing up the stairs and eventually reaching the top. He saw Maka – who had a small smile on her face walk up to him and said. "Had a nice run, Souly?"
"H-How… did you… get up here… so… so quick?" Soul said with an exhausted tone.
"Easy – I run very quickly because I'm an athletic runner, not to mention that I know the city very easily. Besides, I knew you were going to cheat using shortcuts – so I predicted your moves very easily. What do you think – I'm 100 percent correct, right?"
"Heh, you're right – I misjudged you." Soul said with a smile.
"Oh, by the way – that thing with the Maka-Chop… I wasn't serious. But the lunch bet remains. You owe me some food during the big recess. Got it?" Maka said.
"Yeah, got it. Now, let's get to class." Soul said and the two walked into the school to get to class.
Back on Destiny Island…
Sora walked over to the makeshift raft where Kairi was standing.
"Today, we collect provisions for our trip! Let's see. Sora, you're looking for…" She stopped for a minute to think and then continued speaking. "One Seagull Egg, Three Mushrooms, Two Coconuts, Three Fish and fill this up with Drinking Water. But not from the ocean!" Kairi finished speaking and gave him an empty bottle.
"Bring everything back here. If you need help, just ask." Kairi said to him.
With a salute, Sora left to search for the items she needed.
Back in Death City…
Morning classes were somewhat boring for Soul and to his surprise Maka – naturally, she would have listened to Professor Stein's lecture, but not today. She had other things on her mind. Eventually, after a three hour-torture in class, lunchtime finally arrived.
In the cafeteria, Maka and Soul sat on a table far away from the rest of the students. They needed some privacy in order to discuss a couple of things – especially their little investigation. As promised, Soul bought lunch for both of them and they immediately started eating while chatting
"Hey, Maka. I've never got to ask you – did you enjoy last night's desert?" Soul asked her.
"Yep, Soul. I have to admit that fruit you brought was quite yummy – but, it had a bitter taste." Maka said to him.
"Yeah, that's what that store keeper told me – A strong bitter taste, but a small hint of sweetness. Still, it was a good desert." Soul said.
"Yep. Now then..." Both of them got close to each other and started speaking quietly. "What do we do if the person wearing the black cloak appears in school?" Maka spoke first.
"First order of business – don't panic. Second order of business – approach him and ask him what he's doing here in Death City. Third order of business – if he proves to be quite dangerous report him or her to Lord Death. Got it?" Soul said to her, explaining his plan.
"Got what, Soul?" A familiar female voice said which started both Soul and Maka. They looked up to see a tall, attractive and well-endowed girl around sixteen with long black hair tied into a ponytail, large indigo eyes wearing a pale, yellow sleeveless outfit with a skirt end that has a slit down the side with a bright yellow star emblazoned on the right side of the chest, a dark brown scarf, a tight dark brown stocking on her right leg starting just above the knee, a grey riveted sash that wraps around the waist twice, hanging down diagonally from left to right and white boots. She had a sad smile on her face.
"Oh, hey Tsubaki. What's up?" Maka asked the girl called Tsubaki.
"Nothing much – I was wondering if I could sit with you guys. For some unknown reason, the rest of the students won't allow me to sit with any of them today. Isn't that weird?" Tsubaki said, her smile gone replaced with a sad frown.
Maka and Soul were surprised. Usually all of DWMA students liked Tsubaki, but not today. They wondered why – was it because she was becoming much too nice or was it because she was hiding something?
"Yep, that's really weird. Don't worry Tsubaki – you're welcome to sit on our table." Maka said with a smile.
Tsubaki happily sat on the other side of the table and started eating her lunch.
"Say, why didn't I see you two in class yesterday?" Tsubaki stopped eating and asked them.
"Oh, no reason – we were… Umm… Umm…" Maka stopped speaking and tried thinking of a clever response, but when she looked at Soul, he gave her a 'Think of something, damn it!' look. Eventually, she came up with a clever response. "Well… Lord Death decided since me and Soul were such good students and heroes to give us a… day-off from school! Yes, that's it! A day-off!" Maka said.
"A day-off? For you two? Really?" Tsubaki said with a disbelieving tone and surprising.
"Yep, a day-off by Lord Death himself. That's right. He did it all for me and Maka – but especially for Maka." Soul said with a smile, while Maka looked at him with a surprised expression.
"Oh, that's great… great…" Tsubaki said with a jealous tone. In reality, that little comment about a day-off made her really angry – especially when she heard that Lord Death did it all for Maka and Soul – but mostly for Maka. It just wasn't fair – she should get a day-off as well.
"Say, Tsubaki. I haven't see Black Star today at all. Where's your stupid-headed meister?" Soul asked her.
"Ex-meister, Soul. Our partnership is dissolved." Tsubaki said with an angry tone, which shocked both Maka and Soul.
"Wh-What do you mean dissolved? Did he do something bad to you?" Maka asked her friend in disbelief.
"Yes, he did do something to me! He broke my heart! He said that he didn't want to stay in my apartment anymore because he found a new partner - a girl who is smarter and beautiful than me." Tsubaki said angrily and then tears started to form in her eyes. "He said that he didn't want to use a weak weapon like me anymore. I got angry and told him to pack his bags and leave my sight. Now… I'm just a weapon without a partner..." She finished speaking and wiped the tears from her eyes.
Maka and Soul were shocked and angry for what Black Star did to Tsubaki – normally they would have handled his rants about surpassing God, but this time he took things too far. If they ever saw Black Star again, they would make him pay by sending him to the hospital.
Soul, being the kind and caring boy that he was got up from his seat and sat next to Tsubaki and comfort her with a hug. "There, there. Just relax, everything is okay and don't worry about that blue-haired idiot – we'll find him and we'll give him a piece of our minds. Right, Maka?" Soul looked at his meister.
"Yeah, don't worry Tsubaki. Black Star won't trouble you again after we're done with him." Maka said.
"Thanks, guys. I'm grateful. Especially to you Soul." Tsubaki said with a sad smile. In truth – she always liked Soul very much – mainly because of his cool and calm personality. Over time, she developed a crush on him – but she didn't want to admit it right away. Tsubaki had to wait until the time was right.
"No problem, Tsubaki." Soul said with a smile on his face.
After that, the atmosphere changed completely and the three friends continued eating their lunch without any problems. Although, Tsubaki still felt a little mad about the day-off thing and Black Star dissolving their partnership for something so selfish like a new partner.
Back on Destiny Island…
Sora succeed in securing almost every item he needed for Kairi – he found two of the mushrooms behind a rock and amongst the bushes, the seagull egg he found at the top of a tree, using his wooden sword, he wacked a couple of trees and took two perfect coconuts, he filled the empty bottle with drinking water from the waterfall near the cave and caught three fish from the water. Now all he had to do was get the last mushroom. He remembered that there was one in the Secret Place – where he and Riku used to visit when they were younger. So, he walked inside and found the last one near a wooden board on the wall and picked it up. But his mind drifted to one of the drawings on the wall – it was a drawing of himself and Kairi.
Many years ago, when Sora and Kairi were young, they drew each other's faces on the wall. Back then, Sora was a terrible artist. Unlike Kairi who drew his face rather well, he drew her face rather horribly. However, Sora's drawing of her face was pretty special to Kairi. Back in the present, the spiky-haired boy decided to add something extra to his drawing – he sat on the ground, picked up a rock and started drawing something. After he was finished, he looked at his work – He drew his arm with a paopu fruit on the wall and it looked like he was giving Kairi the fruit.
Suddenly, he heard something and got up quickly. He turned around and saw an unknown person wearing a brown cloak standing there.
"Wh-Who's there?" Sora asked.
"I've come to see the door to this world." The mysterious person spoke with a deep and calm tone.
"Huh?" Sora asked confusingly.
"This world has been connected." The unknown person said.
"Wh-what are you talking about?" Sora asked him.
"Tied to the darkness… Soon to be completely eclipsed." The unknown person told him.
"Well, whoever you are, stop freaking me out like this." Sora said to him and then remembered something. "Huh? Wh-Where did you come from?" Sora asked him curiously.
"You do not yet know what lies beyond the door." The unknown individual said.
"So, you're from another world!" Sora said excitedly.
"There is so very much to learn. You understand so little." The figure said.
"Oh, yeah! Well, you'll see. I'm gonna get out and learn what's out there!" Sora said, glaring at him.
"A meaningless effort. One who knows nothing can understand nothing." The figure said.
Sora, then looked at the board on the wall – It resembled some kind of door, but without a lock or doorknob. When he turned around he saw that the mysterious figure had disappeared into thin air. So, with nothing else to do, he decided to make his way back to Kairi.
Back in Death City…
After lunch break and a few more nightmarish classes, Maka was now standing on the rooftops of the DWMA, just minding her own business and looking at the city.
She was worried very much about Tsubaki – she and Maka had grown very closer in the past couple of months to the point that they would become sister-like figures. She would never forgive Black Star for what he did to her, nor would she ever speak to him again.
At least Soul was acting like an honest gentleman. Granted, he was a big idiot and stubborn hothead, but at least he actually cares about people.
Suddenly, she heard something from behind. She turned around and her eyes widened – It was the unknown person wearing the black cloak!
"Maka Albarn – I presume?" The unknown person asked her.
"Yes, that's my name. So, you're the one the mysterious individual wearing that black cloak." Maka said.
"Heh. He was right – you're the spitting image of your mother Kami Albarn." The person told her which shocked Maka.
"Ho-How do you know my mother!? Who are you!?" Maka asked him.
"My name is of no importance to you, my dear. As for the answer to your question… I've already met her or rather I will meet her in the future." The unknown person said.
"Stop talking bullshit and make sense! Who are you?" Maka yelled at him.
"Me? I'm just a teenage boy who has been granted the ability to travel through time." The mysterious person said which shocked Maka even more. Travelling through time!? That's impossible!
"No! You're lying – time travel is impossible!" Maka yelled at him.
"He, he, he… I'm not. I have to tell you, my dear. Heed my warning very well – Tonight, one of your friends will betray you and she will open her heart to the darkness and when that happens this city will disappear in the deepest folds of hell itself." The mysterious figure said with an evil tone.
"No! I won't let that happen! My friends and I will stop you!" Maka declared.
"Amazing… History is about to repeat itself. Ten years ago, your mother tried to stop me, but it didn't work. I'm curious to see how you'll manage to defeat me." The unknown person said.
"Huh? What do you mean? What did my mother do? What kind of weapon did she use to defeat you? What happened ten years ago?" Maka asked him.
"The answer lies in your heart, my dear Maka. You will reawaken your hidden powers and weapon soon. Enjoy what little time left you have in this city. Tomorrow, your little adventure begins." The mysterious figure said.
Maka looked at the place where her heart was and wondered what the mysterious person was talking about. When she raised her head, she was horrified to see that the unknown person with the cloak was gone. She rubbed her eyes and still nothing. He was gone, completely gone – it was like he vanished into thin air!
"W-who or what was that?" Maka asked herself. The words he said didn't make any sense to her – 'This world will fall into darkness or she will acquire hidden powers.'
"I have to tell Lord Death about this! He'll want to know!" Maka said and then left the rooftops and started running all the way towards the Death Room.
(Meanwhile with Tsubaki…)
"It-it just isn't fair…" Tsubaki said sadly. She was currently in the girls' bathroom, crying in front of the mirror. During one of the classes, she overheard some students talking about the whole 'Black Star and Tsubaki splitting up because of a new partner' rumor. Much to her shock, lots of people took Black Star's side and agreed that Tsubaki is indeed a worthless weapon and partner.
"Wh-Why do they all hate me? I've done nothing wrong… I'm the most honest girl around… I don't… I don't deserve any of this…" Tsubaki stated with a broken, sad voice.
"You're right… You don't deserve any of that…" A mysterious unknown voice said to her, which stunned her.
"Huh!? Who's there?" Tsubaki asked and turned around, but to her shock she saw that nobody was around.
"How would you like the chance to take revenge on all those who defined you? To be recognized, not as a person, but as a queen." The mysterious voice said to her.
"I don't… I don't know…" Tsubaki said to the voice.
"Think about it. I can help you obtain anything that your heart desires – you can even make that boy called Soul yours. With my powers, you will be recognized as a Queen. Nobody will insult you. Admit it, you need help and here to give it to you." The voice said to her.
"I…" Tsubaki started to speak, but then she stopped. As much as she hated to admit it, what the voice said made sense. What the voice told her was true – It wasn't her fault, it was Black Star's fault. He was the one who started all of this. Because of him, they dissolved their partnership and more importantly their friendship.
'Heh. Perfect, she is falling straight for our trap. She will the Queen of Darkness. In time, she will learn to hate her friends – especially… The Keyblade's Chosen One.' The voice thought to itself.
"What do I need to do?" Tsubaki said with a cold and emotionless voice.
"It's simple, my dear. Go to the rooftops and wait for me. I will appear once night has fallen and then I will give the power you so well desire. Trust me, my dear…" The mysterious voice said.
"And with this power, I can win Soul's heart and make him mine?" Tsubaki asked in a serious tone.
"Of course… But, you're going to have to do something for me… Are you up to the challenge?" The voice asked her.
"Heh. Of course. What is it that you need?" Tsubaki said with an evil smile on her face.
"Perfect… All right, here is what you need to do…" The mysterious voice said to her.
(In the Death Room…)
"This is some very useful information. But, Maka… Are you that it was indeed a person wearing a black cloak? The same one we've been trying to hunt down?" Lord Death asked her and Maka nodded.
"Yes, sir. I'm very positive it was him. But… His words made little sense to me. Do you know what they mean?" Maka asked him.
Maka was currently explaining the situation to Lord Death and a girl with dark blonde hair, dark blue eyes and slightly sun-tanned skin wearing a sleeveless red turtleneck belly shirt, a white tie, a cowboy hat and long jeans, two silver bracelets on each wrist and black high-heel boots.
"Unfortunately, Maka… I don't… I believe he was just trying to confuse you or something." Lord Death said and Maka sighed.
"I see… By the way, Liz…" Maka turned to the girl called Liz. "I haven't seen Patty all day at all. Where is she?"
"Sorry, Maka. She's sick today and couldn't come to school. Kid is taking care of her right now. Apparently, she ate something bad yesterday and now she's in bed. Poor thing. I wanted to stay with her, but Kid told me, he will take care of her." Liz said.
"Ok. My apologies for your sister. Hope she gets better soon." Maka said to her and Liz smiled at her.
"Oh, that reminds me. Lord Death, have any of your students been acting cruel lately?" Maka asked him.
"No. Why, is something bad happening?" Lord Death asked her.
"Well…" Maka started to explain and told everything about what happened today, but most importantly she told him about Tsubaki and how she is being treated. In the end, both Lord Death and Liz were shocked.
"I can't believe the rest of our classmates ridiculed her quietly, on top of that… they even sided with that blue-haired bastard. To think, I trusted Black Star! And now, this has happened…" Liz said with an angry tone. Tsubaki was a good friend of hers and they were like a family – almost like, adopted sisters.
"I agree with you, Liz. Maka…" Lord Death began and then turned his attention towards Maka. "Can you do me a favor?" He said and Maka nodded. "I need to go back home and keep an eye on Soul." He finished speaking and Maka was confused at that request.
"Keep an eye on him? What do you mean?" Maka asked him.
"Well, it's not because I'm worried about him… I mean, Soul is a big boy and he doesn't need a babysitter… But, just in case something bad happens…" Lord Death began speaking, but was cut off by her.
"Of course, Sir. Don't worry – you can count on me." Maka said.
"Excellent! I knew you wouldn't turn down this favor!" Lord Death said happily and Liz smiled at her.
"Sir, if you don't have anything else to say to me. I have to get going now." Maka said.
"Of course, of course! Off you go, Maka! Report back here tomorrow for your next job as detective!" Lord Death said and Maka nodded. She turned around and walked towards the door and opened it. Before, she closed it she waved goodbye to Lord Death and Liz and they both waved back. After that, she left the Death Room and started walking towards the main entrance.
"Thank goodness, she's gone… That was a close call. Right, Liz?" Lord Death asked her and she nodded.
"Yes, Sir. Is it time for us to leave?" Liz asked her.
"Yes, Liz. Your job is simple – I want you to keep an eye on her and the other 'key' whilst you train with Patty for your Mark of Mastery exams. I know you'll make a good wielder... Just like your mother…" Lord Death said and Liz smiled at him.
"Ok, Lord Death. I accept this job." She said to him.
Back on Destiny Island…
Sora returned to where Kairi was. Currently, she was leaning on the mast and making something in her hands.
"I'm back. Say, what are you making?" Sora asked her.
"This? I'm making a necklace of Thalassa shells. In the old days, sailors always wore Thalassa shells. They were supposed to ensure a safe voyage. See this?" Kairi said and showed him the unfinished star-shaped charm.
"It's a charm to help us find each other if we ever get separated. The three of us will always be together." Kairi said and then placed the Wayfinder in her pocket.
"So, did you get the supplies that we need?" Kairi asked him and he nodded.
"Of course. Here, they are." Sora said and then gave her the items.
"Thanks, Sora! You've done a splendid job. Oh, here's something from me." Kairi said and then gave Sora a little bottle with some liquid inside.
"Thanks, Kairi. But, what is it exactly?" Sora asked her.
"I think it's called a Hi-Potion. People say that these things can restore your strength completely." Kairi explained and Sora nodded.
"Tired? Want to call it a day?" Kairi asked him.
"Yeah, let's go home." Sora said.
"Okay, tomorrow's the big day. We should rest up!" Kairi stated.
Back in Death City…
Maka ran all the way from school towards her house. She had to tell Soul about meeting the guy wearing the black cloak. She arrived at her apartment and started climbing up the stairs. After reaching the door to their home, Maka took out the spare key from her pocket and unlocked her door. She entered the house and closed the door, locking it afterwards.
"Soul, are you here?" Maka called out to him, but no response. "Huh? That's strange…" Maka said and then called out to him again. "Soul! Are you here?" Still no response.
She entered the living room and started to look everywhere for Soul – namely the bathroom, his and her bedrooms. But no such luck, he wasn't in the house. Lastly, she checked the kitchen and to her surprise, she found a note on the refrigerator. She picked it up and started to read it:
'Dear, Maka… I'm not at home right now. Went with Kid to find out where Black Star is and punching him in the stomach for hurting Tsubaki. I might be back before midnight. Don't wait up for me. Have a good night. – Love, Soul.'
Maka sighed in relief and put the note on the cupboard. At least, Soul was ok. Still, she couldn't help but think about what the person in the black cloak told her – This world will fall into darkness and her mother. What did he meant about her mother? Was she hiding something from her? Maybe…
She decided to push those thoughts away and walked over to the fridge and get something to eat…
Meanwhile on Destiny Island…
A little later after Sora had gathered all the supplies, both Sora and Kairi were sitting on the edge of the dock watching the sunset. However, Riku wasn't with them this time.
"You know, Riku has changed." Kairi started speaking.
"What do you mean?" Sora asked her.
"Well…" Kairi started to speak, but went silent for a minute.
"You okay?" Sora asked her.
"Sora, let's take the raft and go – just the two of us!" Kairi declared, which really confused the heck out of Sora.
"Huh?" Sora asked her, still confused. She on the other hand, just giggled.
"Just kidding." Kairi said.
"What's gotten into you? You're the one that's changed, Kairi." Sora said.
"Maybe… You know, I was a little afraid at first, but now I'm ready. No matter where I go or what I see, I know I can always come back here." Kairi said and then turned to face him.
"Right?" Kairi asked him.
"Yeah, of course!" Sora said to her.
"That's good." Kairi said and paused for a minute.
"Sora, don't ever change." Kairi said and then she stands up. Sora looked at her.
"Huh?" Sora asked her.
"I just can't wait. Once we set sail, it'll be great." Kairi finished and the two of them continued to look at the open ocean.
Meanwhile on Disney Castle – in the library…
Donald and Goofy brought both Queen Minnie and Daisy to the library where he showed them the letter that he got from Pluto this morning. He began to read the letter aloud:
"Donald,
Sorry to rush of without sayin' goodbye, but there's big trouble brewin'. Not sure why, but the stars have been blinkin' out, one by one. And that means disaster can't be far behind. I hate to leave you all but I've got to check into it – but don't worry I have someone to help me – A good friend of mine contacted me and told me that he's also aware of the situation – His name is Master Makarov and I'll be going with him to check all of this out. In the meantime, I have a job for you two. There's two people with 'keys' – the keys to our survival. So I need you and Goofy to find them, and stick with them. Got it? We need those keys or we're doomed! So go to Traverse Town and find a man called Leon and a young woman called Weiss. They'll point you in the right direction.
P. S.
Would ya apologize to Minnie for me? Thanks pal."
Donald finished reading the letter and the four of them exchanged worried glances about the safety of their king.
"Oh, dear! What could this mean?" Daisy asked.
"It means we'll just have to trust the king." Queen Minnie stated.
"Gawrsh, I sure hope he's all right." Goofy said with a worried tone.
"Your Highness. Don't worry. We'll find the king, this Master Makarov and these 'keys'." Donald stated with a serious tone.
"Thank you, both of you." Queen Minnie thanked them.
"Daisy, can you take care of the-" Donald started speaking, but he was cut off by Daisy.
"Of course. You be careful, now, both of you." Daisy said.
"Oh, and to chronicle your travels, he will accompany you." Queen Minnie said and then pointed towards the deck, but Donald saw nothing.
"Over here!" A small voice called and Donald saw a green cricket with a blue top hat wearing a red vest with a pink button over a black coat, white gloves and yellow shoes with black tips, jumping on the deck. He stopped jumping after grabbing Donald's attention.
"Cricket's the name. Jiminy Cricket, at your service." The cricket named Jiminy said and bows with his top hat in his hand.
"We hope for your safe return. Please help the king." Queen Minnie said and Donald saluted them.
Both Queen Minnie and Daisy nod, while Goofy just salutes him – in short words, he wasn't coming with him. But Donald wasn't fooled.
"You're coming, too!" Donald said with an annoyed tone, as he yanked Goofy out the doorway.
Donald and Goofy walked all the way towards the courtyard and entered a secret passage. Now, they were walking down the stairs leading to the Gummi Ship Hangar and Control Room.
As Donald walks ahead, Goofy was speaking to Jiminy who was on his helmet.
"Gawrsh, Jiminy, your world disappeared too?" Goofy asked him.
"It was terrible. We were scattered. And as far as I can see, I'm the only one who made it to this castle." Jiminy told him.
"Goofy?" Donald looked at him sternly and started speaking.
"Oh, right… I gotcha. Ya mean, while we're in other worlds, we can't let on where we're from. We've gotta protect the world border." Goofy said.
" 'Order.' " Donald corrected him.
"Right. World order." Goofy said and chuckles, while Donald sighed.
They approached a crown-shaped doorway.
"I guess we'll need new duds when we get there." Goofy said and they entered the hangar.
They walked across the titled floor, descended some stairs and reached a golden tube. Donald puts his hand to his mouth and speaks in it. "Hello up there? Donald Duck to launch crew! Anytime you're ready."
In the control room, a chipmunk with a black nose and an apron called Chip saluted. Meanwhile, a second chipmunk with a red nose called Dale went over to the control panel and pulled a blue lever down. The machinery started to work as steam bellows from the pipes in the celling and gears started spinning on the wall. The two chipmunks watched as a mechanical hand was moving towards Donald and Goofy's location. The hand picked up Goofy and carried him upside down towards their ship. Donald got picked up and carried this way, as well – but he looked a little annoyed at being picked up this way. He just crossed his arms and frowned. Once the cockpit was opened, Donald and Goofy were placed inside the Gummi Ship, then Pluto jumped aboard as well. The interstellar runway was opened and a lift which carried the ship moved aiming it towards the tunnel.
Queen Minnie and Daisy arrived to see the boys' departure. From the cockpit, Donald gave them a thumbs-up and a wink as the ship's engines start. Donald points at the tunnel.
"Blast off!" Donald declared. However, a large neon light appeared, pointing downward. The shaft below the Gummi Ship opened and the ship fell through it, while Donald and Goofy screamed. The ship dropped out of the world and the engines started again. Soon, they were off and started flying towards Traverse Town.
Meanwhile on Fiore…
"Dear Lucy and Levy,
I apologize for using this kind of method to deliver a message, but I had no other choice. I'll try to keep this short – Disaster is approaching very fast. Stars have been blinking out one by one and that means trouble can't be far behind. Somebody has to check it out – and that somebody is me. I'm very sorry for not saying anything – but it was the only way. Two good friends of mine have contacted me recently and informed me of the situation. I'm with one of them now – his name is King Mickey and he's going to help me investigate this threat. Anyways… as the most mature and smartest members of our guild – I have to ask you for a favor. There are two people with 'keys' and I believe that they are the only ones who can fix this mess. Lucy, Levy – I need you two to find these people and follow them throughout their quest. We need those keys or everything we know and love will be lost. So, I want you two to go Traverse Town and find a man called Leon and a young woman called Weiss – they should be able to point you in the right direction. However, in order to get to Traverse Town you'll need a vessel called the Gummi Ship. So, go to my old friend Porlyusica and show her this letter – she'll gladly assist you. Please, whatever you do, don't tell the rest of guild about my absence and please be very careful.
Your master and father-like figure – Makarov." The hologram on the letter disappeared after it finished speaking.
"Stubborn damn fool…" An old woman with pink hair tied into a bun at the back of her hair by two large pins with crescent moon-shaped, reddish eyes wearing a dark green blouse with a tie around the collar, paired with a long matching skirt underneath a crimson-colored cape with a wide collar decorated by massive Dragon horn-like decorations and shoes said with an annoyed sigh.
"Are you two sure that this is indeed from Master Makarov?" The old woman asked and Lucy and Levy nodded.
"Yes, Miss Porlyusica. This is no doubt the Master's handwriting." Lucy said to the woman called Porlyusica and pointed towards the words on the front.
"Very well. It means that we'll just have to trust the idiot… For now, at least." Porlyusica said with another annoyed sigh – Damn that Makarov! Always off on another dangerous adventure! Without even thinking for the consequences. Damn it!
"Miss…" Levy began and the old woman turned to look at her. "The Master said that you have some kind of way for us to get to Traverse Town – Do you?" She finished speaking and Porlyusica nodded.
"Yes… I do – Don't worry - I'm not going to stop you. Follow me – I'll show you to your ship." Porlyusica finished speaking and walked over to her bookcase. She pulled out a book and soon a secret passage opened from behind the bookcase. Both Lucy and Levy were surprised. Porlyusica looked at them and said "Younger girls first." Both of them nodded and they entered, followed by Porlyusica. After that, the bookcase closed.
The three of them were walking down some stairs which lead to their vessel.
"Girls." Porlyusica began and the two turned their attention towards her. "I forgot to mention and this is very important – you must make sure to keep order while you are on other worlds – You must not tell anyone where you are from. Understand?" Porlyusica said and the two girls nodded.
"Good. We're here." Porlyusica said and they reached a crown-shaped like door. Upon entering it, they arrived in a gigantic hanger and to the girls' surprise it was filled with lots of machinery and neat stuff. They walked down some stairs and soon they saw their ship
"Here it is. The Gummi Ship." The ship was currently pointed at the closed hangar doors. Porlyusica went over to a nearby control panel and pulled down a lever which opened the hangar doors. In the meantime, Lucy and Levy entered the ship, but before the cockpit closed, Porlyusica wanted to say just one more thing to them. "Girls. I beg of you – please… go and keep an eye out for that old idiot. Don't let him die. Just, please don't let him die. Good luck and don't worry – I won't tell the rest of the guilt about Master Makarov or you leaving." She finished speaking and the two nodded.
"Don't worry, Miss. We will bring him back safe and sound." The two said and Porlyusica smiled.
"Make Fairy Tail proud. Find those keys and save the universe." Porlyusica said her final words and the two nodded, as the cockpit closed.
"So, how do we get this thing working?" Lucy asked Levy from inside the ship.
"I think this button should do the trick." Levy said and then pushed a random button to which the engines started.
"Ok! Blast off!" Lucy said and grabbed the main wheel of the ship to which she pushed it forward and soon the vessel flew through the hangar towards the open air and into space.
A couple of minutes later, the girls had left Fiore completely and were now in space.
"Ok, Lucy! You ready?" Levy asked her with a smile.
"Ready, Levy! Off to Traverse Town!" Lucy said with a smile as well and soon the ship started to fly to Traverse Town.
Damn! Finally done! Chapter 3 is finished! Wow! What a long chapter! At least – 7500 words! I have never reached a number that big before in my fanfictions. Still, we've got lots more writing to do for Chains of Destiny!
Also, please don't hate me for how I screwed up with Tsubaki's character. I had to do it – I had to ridicule her in order for our cloak figure to take a liking to her – namely the darkness in her heart. Don't get me wrong – I love Tsubaki, but for this fanfic were going to make a little bit nastier and full of hatred and sadness. And besides, she's going to be Maka's rival and former-friend – she needs to be a bad person at all cost – and besides – other than her I can't think of anyone else who would be Maka's rival – well other than Liz… - P. S. I don't really like Black Star – I mean, who wants to hear that piece of shit yell – I'm going to surpass God! I mean really? Come on! For this fanfic – I made him into a selfish prick and egoistical jerk. Which adds fuel to Tsubaki's hatred and sadness – which in turns makes the darkness in her heart more and more deadly.
And speaking of Liz and Patty – don't think that they aren't going to play an important role in this story. You'll figure it out eventually.
And also, from both Makarov and Mickey's letter – It seems that Leon and his gang will not be the only ones waiting for both Sora and Maka in Traverse Town. Another group of people from another anime that I just have started watching in the past couple of months will be making an appearance as well. Can you guess what anime I'm going for?
Ok, with that said – This Author's Notes is finished. Next chapter we can finally end the peace and quiet of both Destiny Island and Death City and move on with the main plotline itself. I can't wait to start getting into the story itself!
Well, that's it! I'll see you all around! As always – Like and Review! Stay fresh and healthy! See you in the next chapter – Going to go and watch an abridged series now…
Goodbye, until next time!