One of my personal favorite chapters is up now! Shout outs:
TWI1IGHTMAST3R: Yep, lol. I hope you like this one, too!
AngelicWinds: Yes, I did, and he calls him Jason because he was never there to raise him, so he doesn't think of him as his dad.
Shadowdragon1317: Yep, that's my goal!
Celeron96: Really? I wasn't thinking of Star Wars when I wrote it….
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Chapter 7: Mt. Olympus
HADES' CHAMBER…..
"I can't believe I got talked into another stupid alliance. I barely survived that stint with Xehanort as it is. I was the only vessel besides for Pete and the kid to survive it." Hades muttered to himself angrily. He looked up as a massive figure appeared, standing in front of him. The figure was covered in armor from head to foot, and had a helmet with long horns that branched out. In his right hand, he held a sword bigger than the Buster Sword. "What do you want?" Hades said tiredly.
"You didn't show up for Illusion's latest meeting. What reason do you have for ignoring his orders?" the figure asked him. Hades rolled his eyes.
"I'm trying to get Jerkules to convert to the darkness, like he told me. And another thing, I don't know of your names except for Illusion and Jason." he explained. The figure laughed softly.
"Well, none of our allies know my name yet. Make sure you have Hercules dealt with soon, Hades, or I'll return to end your destiny." he said to Hades. He laughed as he walked through a portal.
THE COLISEUM GATES…..
"Are you sure that we're needed here right now?" Jack asked Sora as they walked through the gates.
"Yeah, Yen Sid sent me a message. He said Hercules wanted us here." Sora replied.
"This place brings back memories." Ven said. Terra and Aqua looked at him and smiled.
"It feels out of place without Zack being here." Terra pointed out.
They walked into the Vestibule to see a familiar satyr with his back to them. "Back already, Champ? I guess you got it all worked out then. Hey, do me a favor and go…." he began.
"Phil, are you ever gonna learn to look at who's actually behind you?" asked Sora, laughing. Everyone else laughed as Phil jumped around. He quickly smiled.
"Hey, Sora! You brought the rest of the gang, even Jack, Terra, and Ventus! What's up, you guys?" he asked happily.
"Nothing much, Phil!" Ven greeted.
"So where's Hercules?" Jack asked seriously. Phil looked at him and sighed.
"He's with the gods on Mt. Olympus. He said you guys would be coming, and to meet him up there. Zeus apparently needs your help." he explained.
"We actually get to go to Mt. Olympus?!" Sora asked giddily. Phil nodded.
"You better hurry and get up there. Herc's waiting on ya." he said as he went back to washing the wall.
The group walked back outside. "How are we gonna know where to go?" Riku asked. They suddenly saw a speck of white coming from the sky down toward them. Pegasus landed in front of them and neighed happily.
"Are you gonna show us the way?" Aqua asked him. Pegasus nodded, before walking over to Jack and biting his white shirt.
"Hey, he likes your shirt! It's the same color as him!" Sora burst out laughing. Jack stepped back so the horse couldn't eat his white shirt. He brushed some horse saliva off of his pants and summoned his rider. The others followed suit and followed Pegasus to a towering hill with a massive city on top of it.
They landed outside of a pair of shining gates and were stopped by two guards holding swords. "No mortals can enter the gods' domain." they said simultaneously.
"Hey, they're expected! My father asked for them!" yelled a familiar voice. The guards bowed and let them through as Hercules came walking toward them. "You're here! You couldn't have picked a better time!" he greeted as he led them through the streets.
"So what's going on, Hercules?" Sora asked him. Hercules looked at him and frowned.
"Hades is making another bid to take over Olympus. We believe he's working for someone called Illusion. They have a massive group of allies all working together. The scary thing is, I think Hades is the weakest out of them all. I've heard that this Illusion is Darkness itself. Is that true?" he asked. Jack nodded.
"Yes, it is." he replied. Hercules sighed as they approached a massive throne. A glowing muscular man sat on it, stroking his white beard.
"Father, these are the Keyblade wielders!" Hercules called out. Zeus stepped down to their level and examined them.
"I hope you are all tougher than you look." he muttered.
"What's the situation?" Jack asked impatiently. Zeus looked at him in surprise. He sat back down with a respectful look at Jack.
"Hades, I don't know how he is plotting it, but he has been gathering strength for the last several months. I fear if we wait any longer to deal with him that he will be able to overcome us. I need you all to stop him." Zeus explained to them.
Just then, Sora's wrist communicator went off. "Master Yen Sid?" he asked.
"I need you all to go to Twilight Town immediately. It is under siege by an armored man carrying a massive sword." Yen Sid said as the line went dead. Sora looked at Jack and Terra unsurely.
"You all go. Terra and I will stay here and deal with Hades." Jack decided. Sora nodded, and he, Riku, Kairi, Ven, and Aqua summoned their riders and departed. Zeus looked at them.
"I'm sending Hercules with you to aid you. I need you to deal with Hades immediately, or I fear it will spell the end of this world." he implored them. Jack and Terra nodded.
"Don't worry, I've beaten him twice before, and this time I have my closest friend with me, and Hercules. He will be dealt with. I promise you that." Jack told him as he turned and began to walk away. Terra followed after him with Hercules close behind.
TWILIGHT TOWN….
"Pence, get down!" Hayner yelled as a Specter went flying for the boy. Pence dove to the ground as Hayner cut through the Specter with his sword. Olette and Pence ran for cover as Hayner, Seifer, Rai, and Fuu stood their ground against the coming army. "You think you can handle all these?" Hayner asked Seifer jokingly. Seifer glared at him, holding his sword at the ready.
"Those punks are on their way, right? We can't hold all of these guys off much longer!" he yelled as Rai and Fuu were thrown into a wall.
Hayner jumped over a Specter and cut through its back. He was hit in the side by another, but managed to kick it off him. "C'mon, Sora, where are you?" he muttered as the armored man appeared at the other end of the Sandlot. Seifer ran up to engage him, but was knocked away with one swing of the man's empty hand. Hayner back away as the man and his army advanced.
THE LANES BETWEEN…..
"Hang on, you guys! We're almost there!" Sora yelled, seeing the blackness surrounding the world.
AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION…..
Illusion stood at the head of a dark table. All of his allies except for Jason were hidden in shadows. "So it begins. Hades will have Hercules dealt with in a matter of hours, and our knight is taking Twilight Town as we speak." he chuckled evilly. Jason stepped forward.
"Marek, what would you have me do?" he asked, his eyes shining yellow. Illusion didn't answer right away. He looked at the others.
"How close are Gaia, Spira, Radiant Garden, and Narnia to allowing a full invasion?" he asked them. One old man stood up.
"The Garden is still impenetrable, thanks to the Restoration Committee. I will be able to enter it soon, though. Lightning's hatred of me draws the Heartless to them." he explained. Illusion smiled.
"Barthandelus, go, and send word when you are ready." he ordered. The old man nodded and disappeared. The Tidus look alike stood up next.
"I'm still not able to leave the Farplane. I need more hatred, but I have found the perfect weapon to destroy Spira from the inside." he explained. Illusion nodded.
"Good, carry on." he ordered. The young man nodded and also left. The shirtless white haired man stood up.
"I have found the planet's bane, Omega. I can use it to destroy the planet." he said as he brought out two long thin Gunblades. Illusion dismissed him, leaving only the king.
"I have killed my brother, and will take my place on the throne soon enough." he said evilly. Illusion dismissed him and turned to Jason.
"Make sure Eraqus is secure, and prepare Mist for me. I have had a long day, and I need to cut loose." he ordered. Jason bowed and waked out.
Illusion smiled as he walked into the room. Mist was chained to the bed, on her stomach. He slowly walked toward her, and she began to fight her chains. As he crawled onto the bed and kneed over her, she screamed at the top of her lungs.
From the Underworld entrance, Jack heard her scream. It came from inside his head. "MIST!" he roared. Terra touched his shoulder to stabilize him, but Jack shook it off furiously.
"Deal with Hades! I'm going after Mist!" he said dangerously. Terra could see his eyes flickering again.
"Jack, don't let Xehanort out! Just calm down! We'll deal with Hades and go! It won't take long!" Terra pleaded with him. Jack breathed deeply for several minutes and calmed down.
"I can't repeat what Marek's doing to her, Terra. I need to save her." he explained. Terra nodded.
"We're almost there, Jack." he said softly. Jack nodded and led the way into the Underworld.
Long chapter! Did you like it? Do you hate Marek/Illusion for what he's doing to Mist? Review and let me know!
TWI1IGHTMAT3R, I've seen your poll and voted, and I really hope you use FFX in KH4:OftD!
