Chapter 13: More Problems.
So Paula asked the next morning what are we looking for exactly I don't know Moon responded, but we need to head to one of the sanctuaries. Which one Paula asked. There are 8 sanctuaries to pick from. There's Giant Step, Lilliput Steps, Milky Well, Rainy Circle, Magnet Hill, Pink Cloud, Lumine Hall and Fire Spring. Well process of elimination, Moon said, You've gotta be kidding, Salsa said throwing a banana peel on the ground. I've told you before stop throwing the peels on the ground, Moon said looking at Salsa. Salsa apologized, I am really starting hate those tricks of yours Moon said. Oh come on it's cute Paula said Anyways, Moon said we'll have to go to each of them 1 by 1 until we find...whatever it is. So...what are we waiting for Paula said, let's get to one of the sanctuaries before Pokey catches up to us in this valley...this surprisingly peaceful valley...Wait are we...she ran up the side of the hill and saw a sight she never thought she'd be happy to see. where she was held hostage by Mr. Carpainter. Moon, Salsa she said don't bother teleporting we can walk to a village from here that contains one of the sanctuaries. Moon and Salsa came up the hill we don't want to keep them waiting, he said. Which way is faster through that cave or through the valley. I would think through that cave Paula said. Ok then Moon said he took Paula's hand and jumped down using his levitation to stop their fall. Alright Salsa said lets go.
A few hours later, Moon, Paula and Salsa arrived at the Exit to Lilliput steps. Well here we are Paula said So why did we come here? Salsa asked. Moon looked around, okay he said stand back you two he said PK HYDRO! He shouted the blast of water came out and formed into a vortex. Paula please use your Freeze and then your fire to melt the ice into water he said. Paula nodded she pointed her finger at the vortex and PK FREEZE the vortex froze into ice creating an ice sculpture and then PK FIRE the vortex melted and the water washed all over the cave. Salsa noticed a familiar dance pattern had appeared near the entrance to the sanctuary. Ok guys leave this to me he said. Moon Paula looked at him Salsa began to do a weird dance in front of the patterns it went on for a bit, and then...a door slid open. Nice job Salsa Paula said. Moon stood by the entrance it's getting late he said perhaps we should contact the others and let them know where we are, does this door stay open Salsa? It should until we enter he said. Regardless I can just do the dance again. Alright, Moon said let's rest in the sanctuary and return here in the morning. He paused, interesting, Sarah is calling out to me.
Mindscape: Sarah along with Jeff and Erick were in the mindscape. Leave them be Sarah Erick said, we don't need to talk to them everyday. If you guys can't figure out what the problem is then we only have one other option she said. Jeff looked at both of them before. I think I'll go back and look at what we found he said before exiting. Sarah and Erick continued to argue for a bit they were so distracted that they didn't notice Moon enter. Really you two he said making them jump. For god's sake please stop doing that Erick said. I did, you all just didn't hear me come in, anyways, Sarah what is the problem. It's Ness we were able to extract the mind bug from him but…He's still well under Pokey's control, Erick said. Jeff and Erick said they could figure it out, but well I think you get the idea Sarah continued. Moon looked horrified I really wish you said something about that earlier...preferably before I entered, he said. Sarah and Erick looked confused until...HE'S WHAT! A fourth voice shouted. Ok really how did neither of us see her? Erick asked. More importantly...I need to go Jeff needs my help, with that he exited. Moon turned to Paula while Sarah stood behind him. Paula, calm down and exit I'll talk with you later if you don't go though...that's a different story he said pointing his finger at her, so I recommend you leave. Paula and Sarah were shocked they had seen him blast Ness out but would he really do it to her? Paula certainly did not want to challenge that considering he soaked her earlier without hesitation. She nodded and exited.
Sarah looked at Moon in silence for a bit until, Would you really have blasted her out of the mindscape? If I couldn't find another way to kick her out in her possible rage yes Moon responded. Well you know we only have one option if Erick and Jeff can't figure it out, she said. I would hope it doesn't come to us entering his mind to fight off that influence it will take so long to find it and we would all have to enter to make sure at least one of us got there we'd be unguarded in the real world Moon repiled. Try and figure something out because entering someone else's mind to do anything other than communicate is a nightmare. The two looked in each others eyes for a while. Sarah hugged him hurry back she said I'm not very good at this whole leader thing Well let's hope that I don't have to leave again. Sarah smiled, Thanks she said, good luck. The two continued to look at each other KISS HER YOU BLUE HOODED IDIOT! Salsa shouted. Seriously how did you get here Moon asked. Sarah blushed and kissed him on the cheek. Glad to see someone understands the concept of Love Salsa said. Now I am here to tell Moon please get out here before Paula murders me both of us, wait if you aren't watching Paula then...SALSA YOU COULD HAVE SAID SOMETHING EARLIER! Sarah shouted. We need to go...like nowMoon and Salsa returned to reality. However, Paula was not angered she was instead she was sitting by one of the trees, crying. Moon looked at Salsa. Ok in my defense, she was pretty angry before I entered, Salsa said. Moon shook his head and walked over to her Paula didn't look up when he sat next to her, but she did know he was there. Paula...is something wrong? He asked. WRONG? WRONG! OF COURSE SOMETHINGS WRONG YOU IDIOT! Paula shouted. NESS COULD BE GONE FOREVER! He won't, Moon said to her, our friends are trying to figure it out. What if they can't? Jeff and Erick may be geniuses but they aren't always right, you heard what Erick said. I did here what he said, but I know that we'll save him. Unfortunately Moon I have to agree with Paula. You can't be certain that they'll figure something out Salsa said to him. Well if they can't there is a last resort. It's a risky and dangerous one though. Which is? Paula asked. We enter Ness's mind and erase his memories. We...what? Please tell me your kidding. Actually I wish I was kidding, but I can use my powers to transport us into Ness's mind. I've only done it a few times, and I hate using it. Moon how are you able to do all this stuff? How much power do you have? I really don't know, I've been asking myself that for years Paula, little by little I discovered just what I was capable of, originally I just had telepathy, but many years later, it just expanded. What's weird is I can sense the same power from Ness, maybe we'll figure out the answer to all of our questions someday, you never know Paula sighed, your right she said anyways it's night should we just sleep and enter in the morning? Yeah it's been a rough day. The three laid back closed their eyes and fell asleep.