Disclaimer: See chap 7.

Chapter 10: One Messed Up Family Tree

The black had encased my mind. I could not feel but I hoped that everything had worked. I could see the light now. Even though it was distant I could still see it. And I could feel the pain. My head was killing me. I had felt this feeling before but it was a memory I really didn't want to remember. Maybe I should stick to simple magic or learn how to not get overwhelmed by it.

I was on something soft that I identified as my bed. The warmth of the blankets around me soothed me for a while. It felt so good just to lay here while nothing seemed to matter. Too bad it didn't last long.

How did I get in my bed? The last thing that happened was a shot of power to balance out Tod but that was it. I didn't think of my room or my apartment. How did I get here?

I heard a noise come from the kitchen. I slowly lifted the sheets off of me and quietly stood on the floor. I got my hands filled with energy as I walked quietly into the kitchen to see who was there.

The smell of bacon and eggs filled my nose as I heard the sizzling coming from the pans on the stove. The smell filled my nose and made me lose my senses I hadn't ever had a home made breakfast like this. Not when I graduated from Harvard and Wayne couldn't cook so we probably had eaten everything the resort had to offer when it came to food. But this, it smell like a good home made meal that your mom would make for you on the weekends.

"Well it looks like the princess decided to wake up from her beauty sleep," the boy who was standing over the stove said as I peeked around the corner.

"Crap," I said under my breath.

"What do you think that I couldn't hear you? After living with villains for a while you learn to watch your back and to do it well," he said as he flipped an egg in midair.

"Well yeah, I didn't expect to get caught. So you're back to normal?" I said leaning on the door frame.

"As normal as we Disney's will ever get," he said turning to face me.

"So not evil anymore?"

"Balanced, I think. Your neck is glowing blue so I would take that as a good sign," he said as he grabbed the pan and slid the eggs out of it and onto a plate.

"I already knew that, kinda I was just checking with you. Sometimes the powers are delayed especially after a lot of power has been used."

"So what's it like being the princess of Disney," he said as he put two plates onto the table.

"I'm not a princess and I don't like being called that. Rule one around here is you call me Katherine, Kat, or Kid, take your pick but none of this princess stuff," I said as I took a bite of the food. "Dang this is good. Where did you learn to cook!" I said as I stuffed more of the food in my mouth.

"The Overtakers," he said as I swallowed. I looked at him. Had he been lying this whole time? Had he just poisoned me?

"Don't look at me like that, it's not poisoned see," he said as he reached over and took a bite of my food.

"But you said..."

"It's a thing that I picked up. You either learn to cook or you don't eat. I chose to cook. That's what I did for a few years. You make yourself useful or you die."

"Real nice moto join or die," I mumbled to my self half laughing at the words.

"I'm not Vader," he said.

"How do you know about that?"

"I was in my room most of the time but I learned a thing or two from the Queen about potions. I learned how to make a potion where you could see what was going on like a crystal ball. It was very useful to learn stuff about you."

"That didn't sound stalkerish at all," I said sarcastically.

"Well I wanted to learn about you before I could take you down."

"And you did a good job at it."

"What?"

"You took Wayne and my team, my friends and family."

"Yes, I took Wayne. Which was really hard, I trashed the whole place sorry about that. And I'm sorry about your team I thought I was protecting Disney. I didn't know you felt that way about them you really see them as a family. And don't worry it took forever to get a hold of their minds they put up a good fight, they don't give up easy Kid they will be fine."

"Thanks I needed to know that they were still fighting."

"They had me with some really good brain wash. I'm not surprised that you blacked out from using that much power. Also I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"I don't know where they are. They never told me where the portal ended."

"Ok," I said already knowing that they wouldn't entrust him with that kind of information and continued, "and where is Oswald?" I asked as I heard footsteps coming into the room.

"Hey buddy!" Tyler said as he went and hugged the rabbit. It was a moment that made me remember my now lost friends. Tyler had taken my friend that I used to do that with. Peter was trapped now but that gave me motivation to get this show on the road and stop the Overtakers.

I went back to finishing up my breakfast as the two talked and then went on to do the dishes. Tyler finally returned to the table and ate as I went to get ready for work.

I did my morning routine. When I had finished getting brushing my hair I went to my computer to check my emails and itinerary. It looked like I had a meeting in a half and hour, a lunch with the director of Toy Story 3, a phone meeting on Disneyland Hong Kong, and the rest of my day was open. I sighed and looked at my computer screen one more time to make sure I didn't miss anything before walking out the door. I got my key and my backpack before I walked out the door.

"Hey where are you going?" I heard someone say before I walked out the door.

"To work," I said.

"You mean school."

"No I mean work. I have a meeting in about a half an hour, lunch for a movie progress, and a check up on Hong Kong. I graduated highschool ten years ago. I finished collage three years latter."

"Say what?"

"Yeah, I'm smart. But if you want you can come. It's just a meeting but you're as much a part of this as I am."

"What do you mean?" he said.

"Don't you know your own last name?"

"No, I've been going by Tod for the last ten years."

"Your initials spell out that. Your name is Tyler, that's why Oswald calls you Ty. Your middle name is Oswald and your last is Disney."

"How do you know that?"

"I got one memory surge from you last night. I found out a lot about you. Maybe we can visit Walt later."

"What?"

"Yeah."

"I'm a Disney!"

"I know it's a lot to take in but I think Wayne already knew."

"You mean the old man?"

"Yep."

"Great, talk about a wake up call," he said.

"I know how you feel. But don't worry you can just watch how I run it today. Come on you look nice enough." I said as I gestured to the door to leave.

"Can Oswald come?"

"Sure just don't make a distraction during the meeting," I said as he came out the door in his blue Oswald and Mickey t-shirt with a pair of jeans. We got on a golf cart and headed to the big multicolored building

The ride was the normal amount of time and it wasn't long before I was setting up shop in my office. Tyler looked at me in awe as I sat down at the head of the table and conducted the meeting to its fullest making sure everything was spit spot around the resort. It was the usual stuff about World of Color and the progress at Disney California Adventure. We also discussed the new additions to Disneyland like Captain EO, the remodel of Star Tours, and the Rivers of America, along with the Tomorrowland Terence. I did the usual stuff which was never fun but had to be done. It took forever but the meeting finally ended.

I walked over to my office and got on the phone and asked someone to get me 2 corn dogs and a couple of Cokes. And sat down in my office in Walt's old chair and turned on my computer. And looked online to see that my lunch with the director had been canceled due to the fact that he had to go work on the movie but he gave me the progress report that I needed. I love the guy but I think we both hate having to go out to lunch when we could be with our companies, plus it's at least a good hour or two drive to just have a lunch for both of us.

"So I thought we were going to have lunch with a movie director," Tyler said.

"Were is the key word. We both schedule lunches but they are a pain to drive out there especially since I don't have a license," I said.

"Wait you don't have a license?"

"Yeah I'm only 15."

"You're kidding you look like you're like 13 but act like your 18."

"And how old are you smart one?"

"17, small fry."

"Oh no you didn't just cal me small fry. Remember which one of us has more magic then the other," I said getting out of my chair.

"Oh yes I did," he said as he shot got up and started running out of my office. I thought of a can of silly string and ran after him.

"Get back here you jerk!"

"Never!" he said as he covered himself from the silly string attack.

We ran around the whole building while people stared at us from their cubicles. We kept running even when I ran out of silly string and we were both panting for air. We kept running until Tyler tripped and fell and I tripped on him landing on him. Both of us laughing I the heap until someone came out of their cubicle.

"What are you two children doing here. Children are not suppose to be running around here this is a work place," she said like a mean old principle.

"Um, this is a place where dreams start, so this is kinda like a workplace but not really."

"What did you say missy."

"Um, this is Disney, not some boring office building. We create dreams here, we make magic here. So this is not an office building it's a place where wish granting starts."

"Ugh. Children I'm asking you to leave this office now so you can stop interrupting work," she said as she went to go call security.

"I hope you know that security wont make us leave."

"And why not?"

"Because I'm Katherine Disney and this is my friend. And I'm pretty sure that you can't tell me to leave the office that I own."

"I'm so sorry Miss Disney," she stammered.

"In this environment I expect everyone to respect others even if they are children," I said sternly. "Come on Tyler, I've got to go talk to someone from Hong Kong," I said as I turned away from the woman and towards my office.

"You know I'm covered in silly string," he said as I walked into the office and sat down at my desk and dialed the number for Disneyland Hong Kong.

I talked on the phone for a while, and Tyler messed around with Oswald being the nerds that they are. I laughed at them as they played with the toys that were scattered all over my office. I kept talking until I got the information that was needed from the other park and hung up the phone.

I sighed as I picked up the phone once again to order us some pizza. This kinda food was usually reserved for Wayne because both of us enjoyed it. Or when I was having the DHIs over for some food. But I couldn't dwell on the past. I ordered a large pepperoni, cheese, and Hawaiian combo pizza that was everyone got what they wanted. I set down the phone to look at my older cousin. I needed to get some info from Walt anyway so I might as well take Tyler.

"Tyler stand up we're going on a little trip," I said.

"Where?"

"To the past."

"You're kidding right?"

"Nope, I've got to ask Walt something and I thought you would like to come meet him. Plus I need him to take a look at you," I said as I started to think of the portal that would take us to Walt.

"You need him to look at me? That doesn't sound weird at all," he said sarcastically.

"Hey I'm not taking any chances. Plus I want to see if Walt can revive your memory a bit. You might be able to remember your parents and stuff."

"Thanks Kat. You know even though I've hurt you so much you're helping me. Why are you helping me?" he asked.

"You're my cousin. I don't leave my family out in the cold, I help them. And I went through basically the same thing except I was stuck in a orphanage for my whole life. Plus this started out as a family company I plan to keep it that way," I said as the portal appeared.

"You really want to keep Walt's beliefs alive, don't you?"

"Yep. Now come on we don't have all day let's go."

"You know the last time I saw a vortex it sucked all your friends into it?"

"This is a portal now step in or I'm pulling you in."

"Ok, ok I'm getting in," he said as he stepped into the portal of swirling colors.

This was all to familiar for me the colors spinning creating a rainbow of color. I floated and did a flip or two every now and then, while Tyler screamed at the top of his lungs. I could imagine that this is probably what I did on my first trip through the portal to Walt and smiled to myself about it.

Now the real reason I'm going to Walt is to see if he knows anything about this riddle. I thought of the possibilities for where it could lead but I was coming up empty. I hated how this was probably simple I just needed a little help to figure it out. I knew it had to be in somewhere but if Walt didn't think it was in the Disneyland then it couldn't be there or at least in the original ride.

We landed in the office in a heap on the floor. Actually I landed standing up, which I had achieved with great practice, and Tyler ended up in a heap at my feet making me fall. I heard footsteps coming down the hall and I grabbed Tyler's arm and pulled him under a table with me so we could hide from who ever came into the office until we sure we were alone with someone I knew.

The person stepped into the room followed by two other men which I had become acquainted with before. Roy and Wayne came in after Walt. I almost cried at the sight of Wayne so young and not even really knowing how big a part he really played in my life. I hated popping up in time. I don't even know if I had met them yet. I looked on the table that had the model of the park to see that th Matterhorn was on it so I knew that I had already met Roy and Wayne. Walt closed the door and sat down in his chair and looked directly at the place where I was hiding with Tyler. I could feel his gaze on me as he talked about upcoming attractions and ideas that he had for movies. When he finished what he was talking about he looked from Wayne to Roy who both gave him suggestions. "You know what boys I think we have an eavesdropper in here," Walt said.

"What do you mean Walt?" Roy asked.

"Come on out Kid I know you're there," he said looking at me. I stepped out from under the table and gave Tyler a hand.

"Actually there is two eavesdroppers. And how did you know we were in here anyways?" I asked.

"I have two girls, Kid and I grew up with a little sister. I can sense the little details."

"Or the magic?"

"Maybe," he said.

"It's good to see you again Walt," I said as I gave him a hug.

"You too Kid."

"Wait Walt who is this girl she told us about Disneyland and was gone who is she?" Roy asked. I looked up to Walt seeing if I could tell his brother the truth. He gave me a nod of approval so I continued on.

" My name is Katherine Isabelle Disney, I'm from the year 2010. I am the holder of the Crown of Balance and protect Disney from evil. I also am the current CEO of Disney and am here for a few questions that I hope that any of you could answer. The Overtakers are taking my friends and family and I need to stop them," I said.

"Hold on you're a Disney?" he asked.

"Yes, I'm your and Walt's great granddaughter. I was a mistake but I've managed on my own."

"You are a brave girl. Walt told me about the Overtakers but I'm guessing that you are just the most recent of the attacks in your time."

"Yes. And they even brainwashed Tyler so he could try to stop me," I said gesturing to Tyler.

"And I'm guessing this is Tyler," Walt said as he went over to shake his hand.

"Yes sir. It's an honor to meet you. Oswald is going to be so jealous when I tell him about meeting you," he said shaking Walt's hand.

"As in my Oswald?"

"Yeah, he's my best friend he was the first character I was able to summon."

"You're a Disney all right and he cheeks out clean Kid," Walt said.

"You mean you could tell if I was evil by just a handshake?"

"Yes I could. Disney magic remember you might need to use it in the future if you are going to help Kid. Also Roy meet your great grandson Tyler Oswald Disney," Walt said as Roy was shocked. I hope he is taking this in because it's a lot to handle.

"Is Roy alright?" I asked.

"He's fine, now take a seat and tell me what's going on," Walt said. I started to tell my story on what had happened in the last few weeks and how my life had taken a dive off the deep end. When I had finally finished Wayne looked at me with a worried face.

"So I am missing at the current moment," Wayne said.

"Yes, but you left me a clue," I said as I grabbed the not that I always had on me and gave it to Wayne, "Can you make any sense of it cause I can't." He looked it over before giving it back.

"I'm sorry I can't think of anything that has death in it at the park."

"What do you mean death?"

"Well death is the key word in the riddle if you don't look at the capitalized letters. You will figure it out by the looks of it you always do."

"Thanks Wayne," I said shoving the note back into my pocket. Looks like that was is a lost cause.

"So you want to know how to trace the vortexes I suppose," Walt said.

"Yes do you know how?"

"No. But Mickey might, he has done a lot of things over the years and he has probably done a lot more than he has now."

"I don't know if I can take that risk Walt what if he gets captured then we are done for," I said.

"True then you will have to figure this out with just Tyler and your other friend the holograms right?"

"Yes the DHIs."

"You need to get back to your time Katherine. You can do anything you set your mind to so just keep exploring and imagining."

"Ok, Walt. See you 'round," I said as I brought the portal back to our time. "Come on Tod we can come back later. We've got some evil to stop," I said as I pulled him in with me.

The ride was nice there was no screaming on the return trip. Tyler looked like he was deep in thought. Something was bothering him. I didn't know how tonight was going to go but hopefully there wouldn't be another abduction for awhile.

There are only nine of us left, three of us being toys. Our odds didn't look as good as they did last time we just need to crack the code. I wish Philby was still with us he would know what to do. But you can't change the past without wrecking the future, so there is nothing I can do at the moment but look for the best in this situation.

We landed in my office and headed back to Disneyland for some dinner. We ate went back to the apartment and went to sleep. I lay in my bed for hours not knowing what to do about the situation hoping I could figure out the clue before everyone is captured. It seemed like an eternity before I eventually drifted into sleep.

AN~ I hoped you like this chap because this is all you are going to get for a while. I'm leaving on vacation soon so I hope you liked getting to know Tyler a little bit better. So please review before the Overtakers come and abduct you.

Barbie =D