Disclaimer: Don't own the characters...and that makes me sad...but the idea for this is mine, and mine alone.
And here it is! Another update! In the same day…not much of a gap but I just wanted to get it out there. Hope you enjoy!
Unforeseen
The castle was in an uproar as the massive ship docked in the courtyard, despite the docking bay being completely empty.
"Your majesty! Your majesty!" The whole castle seemed to be crying out to him.
Rushing to the courtyard, King Mickey skidded to a halt at the sight of the ship within the castle walls. He had no time to speak when Donald and Goofy came flying out of the ship, not waiting for the plank to hit the ground.
"What are you two…?" The king's sentence was cut off as the two rushed towards him only to yank him by his wrists back to the ship. "What happened? What's the matter?" Mickey asked.
"It's Sora!! He lost his heart!" Donald cried out to him.
"Oh no!!" With that said, the king rushed past the two and into the ship. "Hurry! Get him into the castle!" The king ordered as he skidded to a stop by the cot. The two saluted on habit. "Yes your majesty!!" They both shouted in unison before quickly attending to Sora.
Once Sora was out of sight, the king turned to the figure that stood behind him.
"Welp, we need all the help we can get…." The king began, turning to face the nobody who seemed apprehensive. "We can sure use your help."
Roxas stayed quiet for a moment, searching the king's face for any sign that spoke otherwise. After a long pause, Roxas managed a smile. "I'll do what I can." He offered, bringing a smile to the king's face.
"That's good to hear. Now, let's get to the castle where we can talk." Roxas followed the King as he led the way into his kingdom.
Glancing around once they stepped outside the ship, he could see the crowd that had formed.
Servants and royalty alike gawked at the visitors and ship that was out of place in the green landscape.
Turning his attention to the king before him, he noticed that, unlike before, he was completely dressed in what one would expect royalty to be seen in.
The velvet cape fluttered in the wind as the Mickey hurriedly rushed after Donald and Goofy.
It didn't take long to enter the castle and into the King's library room.
Taking in the sight, Roxas noticed several broom like creatures scurrying about, their pales and cloths forgotten as they rushed to prepare an emergency bed.
Where did they sleep? Roxas wondered as piece by piece, the bed was assembled in the far corner of the room, opposite of the fire place.
Once the bedding and sheets were in place, Sora was gently placed in the middle.
"From the beginning, I want to know what happened." Mickey ordered, all seriousness in his voice.
Gulping, Donald and Goofy looked at one another before turning their pleading gazes towards him. Taken aback, Roxas opened his mouth to protest but Donald began confessing.
"We're sorry your majesty!" He cried out, launching himself at the king who nearly toppled over. "Ya! We're sorry!" Goofy cried out also, rushing to join in the hug, effectively toppling over the three.
Gasping for breath, Mickey pried himself from their grasps and stood.
"It was Sora's idea! He wanted to go face Sephiroth, he wouldn't take no for an answer!" Donald sobbed, clutching to Goofy as they shock from their sobs.
"So Sephiroth took Sora's heart?" Mickey asked, alarmed at the story.
"No. It wasn't him." Roxas spoke, staring at the fire the brooms had been cautiously attending to.
Breaking his gaze from the fire, he met the king's gaze.
"Sora was injured by Sephiroth. Both Donald and Goofy took him to Merlin's where he helped stop the bleeding."
Frowning, Mickey paced about the room for a bit, before settling in his desk chair.
"Then what happened?"
Sighing, Roxas glanced at the sobbing pile that Goofy and Donald formed.
"I think the heartless sensed he was weakened. It really doesn't take much to excite them."
"We tried your majesty!" Goofy sobbed out, tears streaming down his face and down onto Donald.
"So…one of those heartless took Sora's heart?" Mickey asked, trying to piece the puzzle together.
"No…not exactly. Maleficent was the one who tried to take it." Mickey let out a startled gasp before glancing at the still form of Sora.
"But…shouldn't the worlds be over taken by heartless? It doesn't make sense!" Mickey cried out, placing a gloved hand under his chin.
"She didn't take it."
"She didn't?!?!?!" Mickey jumped up with relief. "Then why…"
"I interrupted her. She let go and the heart disappeared."
There was a long strained silence, only interrupted by the occasional sobs from Donald and Goofy.
"I get it now." King Mickey muttered. "The clothes the fairies had given Sora are magical, are they not?" A nod. "Welp, that is what kept Sora's body from disappearing, they have special powers, and perhaps those powers kept his body in physical form."
"What about Kairi?" Roxas asked. The king glanced at him curiously. "What about her?"
Gulping, and slightly blushing. "Well, Sora gave his heart for her, right?" Mickey nodded, brows furred in confusion. "Won't they be after her next? She may have a part of him in her…" Roxas trailed off.
Mickey jumped in his padded chair. "You're right!!" He exclaimed. "Donald! Goofy! Pull yourself together! Go get Kairi! She may be in danger!"
The pair quickly sobered up, their eyes shimmering from the amount of tears shed. They saluted the mouse. "Yes your majesty!!" They shouted. The king pulled them into a comforting hug, leaning into their ears to whisper reassuring words.
Releasing his hold on them, Mickey smiled at the three. "Bring Kairi back here. Do you understand?" The three nodded as they were rushed off to their Gummi ship in the courtyard.
