Welcome to another chapter! Time for another filler chapter before heading to the next world! Let us begin!

Chapter 25

The following recording is 100% true. Me and the others arrived at a world called Halloween Town. It's a, believe or not, a Halloween-themed world. But the strange part was that we changed and transformed into monsters to fit in with the residence…which are monsters too. Sora changed into a vampire, Kairi was a witch, Riku a werewolf, Ven was a mummy, Aqua was a Sea Monster, Terra was a rock monster, Xion was a Frankenstein monster, Alice was the Cheshire Cat, which was funny, and I was…a Ghoul. Yes people, I was a Ghoul for a short time. It felt…weird and strange while being one; my skin was peeled away, my nose was gone and my voice was raspy. It was kind of fun using the term 'Smoothskin'. Anyways, we arrived and there were Heartless everywhere and we took them out with ease. After we went into a lab and found some small old scientist and was, not kidding you, scratching his brains…literally. Question to all my Ghoul friends, and not to offend anyone, but do you all have a craving for brains? Because when I saw that old man's brains, I just wanted to eat it up. Anyways, when we were explaining our situation to a tall skeleton name Jack Skeleton, the leader of the world, a giant rag-doll, what I thought she looks like, name Sally saying that it was snowing outside. When we got outside, we saw the whole place snowing. Just then, we saw a little kid running towards us, screaming in fear. When the kid got close, this chain appeared from the sky and grabbed the kid from the ground. Kairi was lucky to save the kid. When I used my Gauss Rifle and looked through the scope, I saw a figure on a sleigh being pulled by giant reindeers. Now, I know what you are all thinking, and no it wasn't himt. When I shot the person out of the sleigh, it was this old, hunchback man who calls himself Krampus. After getting away, the kid who was named Barrel said that Krampus took his two friends, Lock and Shock, to an old tree mansion. So after we got the information and the location, we all made our way to the old mansion.

When arrived at the old mansion, the whole place was decorated in Christmas decorations. When we were crossing the wooden bridge, one of the planks broke and I fell right through the bridge! Luckily, Sentinel saved me right before I hit the ground. While the others went to save the kids, I was walking around to find another way in. Just then, I was attacked by another of Shao Kahn's men, a Tarkatan named Baraka. Blades came out of his arms and he starts attack me. The two of us were going at it until Aqua flew in with her Keyhover. Then the asshole cheap-shot me by stabbing me in the shoulder. I got him back by shooting him in the face with my Gauss Rifle and knocking him out. When Aqua healed me, Baraka's men came for Baraka and left, a Keyhole appeared and she sealed it. After that, she and I got into her Keyhover and headed back to the town square, where Barrel was reunited with Lock and Shock. As we landed, the kids informed us that Krampus was going to invade a place called Christmas Town. Yes, it's a Christmas-themed town. So on our way, Jack informed us that we are going to save someone name Sandy Claws. At first, we thought it was a monster. Now, before I continue, what I am about to say is 100% true. Sora corrected Jack by saying he meant…Santa Claus. Yes…you heard me…Santa Claus is real. I nearly walked out of that world when I heard that. But…he is real, ladies and gentlemen.

At first, I didn't believe it. But when we got there and, while some of us were fighting the Heartless, me, Aqua, Sora and Jack went into the workshop. And when I looked up, there he was…the jolly fat man…in the flesh. When I was down in Vault 101, I didn't believe in Santa, mostly because we were told that he couldn't get into the Vault. But when I saw Santa Claus…I was in complete shock. I have seen MANY strange encounters, and I just lost it when I saw him. Anyways, before we were going to save him, the toy machine started to act up and gifts started to pour out and evil toys popped out of them. Hey, shut up, you'll run like hell if you saw these toys. So after destroying the toys, Krampus appeared and told us that he will get rid of Santa and his elves. Yes people! There are elves too, okay! So me and Aqua ran up to the upper level of the workshop and saw all the elves trapped in cages. Before we were going to free them, a giant demonic teddy bear appeared and started to attack us. But me and Aqua manage to take down the bear and free the elves. After that, we head back and saw Sora and Jack still fighting Krampus. Wanting to help them, I took out my sniper rifle, aim and shot the asshole right in the shoulder. Wanting to kill him, I decided to spare him and freed Santa Claus. And once Santa used a spell to cage Krampus, the jolly old man thanked us by giving us gifts! I mean, seriously! It is a rare opportunity to receive a gift from Santa Claus himself! Anyways, what I got from him was…uh…well…you can say it will be treasured for a long time. Anyways, I am going to get some rest before the next world. Who knows what we will encounter next.

After resting for a few hours, everyone was in the kitchen enjoying a nice meal that Aqua and Ven cooked up. Everyone was enjoying their meals and Jason was having his Nuka-Whiskey. Sora was curious to what the Nuka-Whiskey tastes like. Jason offered some to Sora, to which he immediately spits out. Jason and the others laugh as Jason drinks his drink. Curious on how Sora became a Keyblade Wielder, Jason asked him about his journey. Sora then told him and everyone about his adventures when he traveled world to world to find Riku and Kairi when their world was consumed by the darkness. While traveling with Goofy and Donald, Sora told them how they went world to world and saving them from the Heartless, sealing the Keyholes and how he took down Maleficent and the others and Princesses of Hearts. Then afterwards when to the End of the World to fight off Ansem, who at the time was Xehanort's Heartless, and sealed Kingdom Hearts. Then, Sora told him how he woke up a year later in a strange pod, and from there, he, Donald and Goofy began their second adventure to save the worlds from Organization XIII. Once Sora finished telling his story, he said "And after that, here I am for the third time to save the worlds."

Everyone smiled and Aqua said "I am grateful you carried on the role of a Keyblade Wielder. To have a heavy burden on your shoulders is difficult."

Sora shrugged and said "It's alright. I got use to it."

Ventus then said "You said you beat 6 of the Organization members and Axel sacrificed himself to save you. And knowing Roxas is the thirteenth member, what happened to the other 5 members?"

Just then, Namine and Roxas appeared and Namine said "I…I can explain that."

When everyone looked at her, Namine said "You see, Sora, Donald and Goofy arrived at Castle Oblivion after their first adventure. I know because…I was there."

Everyone, except for Riku, gasped and Kairi said "How is that possible?"

Jason replied "Ansem did say that place was the Organization's second headquarters. But…why were you there, Namine?"

As Namine bit her lower lip, she said "I was told by Marluxia, Number XI, to tamper with Sora's memories and have him believe that I was his old friend. So…Sora came to save me…after defeating Larxene, Number XII, and help from a replica of Riku. And then, he defeated Marluxia. Axel was there too, but not before eliminating Vexen."

Roxas remembered something and said "Wait…Xion, you remember when Axel was assigned to Castle Oblivion with the others?"

Xion nodded and said "Yeah, is that why he went?"

Riku then said "I was there too. I fought my replica, Lexaeus, Vexen and Zexion. I took out Lexaeus, but I am guessing the others were gone by then."

"So wait," Terra said, "When Sora said he was in that pod, does that mean you were looking after him, Namine?"

Namine nodded and said "Yes. In order for me to fix Sora's memories, he would have to be put to a long sleep. It was working until things started to get complicated. I…I think Xion knows why."

Xion nodded and said "Because I had some of Sora's memories."

"And because Kairi was Sora's strongest memory, you took on her appearance," Alice said, "Though why black hair?"

Also curious, Xion shrugged and said "Who knows."

Sora smiled and said "But in the end, it all worked out! If Xion can get her own body, I know we can find bodies for Roxas and Namine! This we promise."

As Namine and Roxas smiled, everyone smiled at Sora's promise. When Aqua quickly looks at Jason, she saw him thinking deeply. Curious, Aqua asked "Jason, are you alright?"

Jason then said "He could have taken over Kingdom Hearts if he wanted."

When Jason said that, everyone looks at him and Ventus asked "What do you mean?"

Jason replied "Putting Sora's stories together, Xehanort was planning this for a long time. Both his Heartless and Nobody were planning to take over Kingdom Hearts using two different plans? Why?"

Alice said "So that incase one fails, the other continues."

"I know that," Jason said, "But while the fake Ansem went to get the Princess of Hearts, Xemnas was creating Organization XIII and collecting hearts to create an artificial Kingdom Hearts."

Not following, Riku said "So what?"

"So what?" Jason said, "So, he might be doing both plans."

Raising an eyebrow, Terra said "What? We know he's collecting the Princesses of Hearts. But him re-organizing Organization XIII? It's impossible."

"Maybe not Nobodies," Jason said, "But maybe…someone else."

A bit worried, Xion said "Jason?"

Jason then replied "When I fought against Baraka, he used darkness to fight me. Now, aside from that black-outfit ninja I fought back in the Capital Wasteland, Baraka is the only follower we fought who used darkness. He told me that Xehanort granted him the powers of darkness."

"That's impossible," Ventus said, "Why would he do that?"

Catching on a bit, Kairi said "Because he is gathering new members."

When Jason nodded, he said "Now, we know that Vanitas, hope he is dead, is Xehanort's bitch, and we got Baraka. So, including himself, Xehanort has 3 members. He would have made Xion a member, but I freed her. So…that leaves with 10 open spots. But, in worst case scenario, let's assume he already has all 13 members."

"Question is, who are they?" Roxas asked.

Namine then said "Well…they are all Shao Kahn's followers. So…we are doomed."

"I agree," Alice said, "We are horribly doomed."

"So aside from the new Organization XIII," Riku said, "They also have 4 of the Princesses of Hearts. We have one, Belle and Jasmine are still in their worlds and one we don't know who it might be."

"And the only clue we got is the one we got from the damn cat," Jason said.

"He may be cynical," Alice said, "But he does help."

Sora huffed and said "No worries, so long as we got the Keyblades, we will stop Xehanort, Shao Kahn and his followers!"

As everyone cheered, Jason asked "By the way, how did you all get the Keyblade? Well, except for Alice. Sorry Alice."

As Alice nodded, Aqua said "Well, me and Terra received our Keyblades from Master Eraqus."

Ventus then said "And I got mine from Xehanort, back before I was his apprentice."

Terra then looks at Riku and said "And I preformed the ritual to grant Riku the ability to use the Keyblade."

Sora raised an eyebrow and said "And how did I get one?"

Ventus replied "Well, since my heart was in your heart, maybe that granted him you the ability wield a Keyblade."

"Oh," Sora said, "I guess that makes sense."

Kairi then said "And I got my Keyblade from Riku when he gave me my Keyblade."

But Aqua then said "Uh…actually, when you were small, you touched the handle of my Keyblade, which automatically granted you to wield a Keyblade. Which is why you can wield one."

"Oh," Kairi said, "That's sounds reasonable."

Xion then said "And the reason why me and Roxas can wield a Keyblade is because we inherited that from Sora."

Roxas looks at Namine and said "And since Namine is Kairi's Nobody, maybe she can wield one."

As Namine blushed, Jason said "That all sounds awesome."

Curious, Aqua looks at Jason and said "Now that I think about it, how did you get the Keyblade?"

"Yeah," Kairi said, "How did you get one?"

Jason thought about it and said "Well…I don't have anyone in my heart, I am not a copy of anyone and I never met anyone who wielded a Keyblade before. So…I don't know. The Keyblade just appeared before me."

"That is strange," Aqua said, "In order for one to obtain the Keyblade, someone with one can pass it down to anyone they believe it worthy. And for you to have one appear before you like that, it's unheard of."

She then said "Are you sure you haven't met anyone who wielded a Keyblade?"

Jason shook his head and replied "No, I lived in the Vault my whole life. No one got in or out. Heck, no one outside the Vault knew that it was still functioning. And when I left the Vault, I was fighting for my life as everything was out to get me. So no, I haven't met anyone who wielded a Keyblade."

Everyone was confused and Alice said "That is rather strange. But so long as he has that Keyblade, I think we are safe."

"Yeah," Sora said.

Jason rubs his eyes and said "At least you guys are fine. I feel like I am a target."

Riku then said "Well, you do have the Twilight Keyblade. It's obvious they want you to join them."

Jason shook his head and replied "No, after my fights against Shang Tsung and Baraka, it's obvious they want me dead."

"What?" Kairi said, "Dead? Why?"

Jason said "Maybe because I kicked Xehanort's ass?"

"But Xehanort should have known of your Keyblade," Ventus said, "Unless…"

Terra caught on and said "Unless he had no idea about Jason's Keyblade."

"Oh he knows my Keyblade alright," Jason said, "But not because of what it can do. It was almost like he knows it, but for a different reason."

"But what reason is that?" Xion asked.

"I don't know," Jason said, "But we do know is that Xehanort has 13 members and needs four more Princesses of Hearts. So we need to save them before Xehanort gets them."

Everyone agreed and they continued talking. After their meal, everyone went to their rooms to get their equipment ready when they arrived to the next world. Jason went back to his room, took a shower and dried himself. While he was drying himself, he heard a knock on his door. When he opens it, he saw Kairi standing in front of his door. Curious, Jason asked "Yes?"

Kairi replied "Do you have any Elixirs? Me and Sora need some."

"Yeah," Jason said, "I have them in the drawers. Come in and I'll get you some."

As Kairi nodded, she entered Jason's room while Jason looked through his drawers. Kairi then asked "So why do you have your Elixirs put away instead of carrying them in your device?"

Jason replied as he took out a handful of Elixirs "Well, I have my Adapted Alien Biogel. It works almost like the Elixirs."

As Kairi got the Elixirs and puts them away, she caught the photo of Jason's parents on the table. She gets it, looks at it and said "Are these your parents?"

Jason looks back at her, smiled and said "Yeah, it was the gift Santa gave me."

"Aww," Kairi said, "That's sweet!"

"Yeah," Jason said as he got the photo from Kairi and looks at it, "I never knew what my mother looked like until now. Now…Now my life is complete."

Kairi looks at him and asked "Because you have a picture of your mom?"

Jason nodded and said "My father never had a picture of my mom, so I never got the chance to know what she looked like. But now? Now I can die peacefully knowing I know what she looks like."

Kairi was happy knowing that Jason had something to remember his mother. She then said "You…You loved you mother? Even though she died giving birth to you?"

Jason nodded and said "My father always told me that she wanted the best for me. That I was going to do great things and she had plans for me when I grow up. I didn't know what plans my dad meant until I learned of Project Purity. I knew, in my heart, even though my mother died giving birth to me, I could…feel her love in me. It's strange loving someone who was never there your whole life, but to me, I feel like she's been with me my whole life, looking after me."

Kairi smiled and said "I'm happy you found something special you can hold onto. Like you told me, cherish love you can hold onto."

Jason laughed and said "Using my words against me. That's low, even for a Princess of Heart."

Kairi said in a mock-hurt tone "Jason! I am wounded!"

Jason rolled his eyes and said "Just shut up and go back to your boyfriend."

Kairi chuckled after she thanked him for the Elixirs and headed back to Sora. After getting ready, Jason changed into his Combat Armor got his Gauss Rifle and headed to the cockpit and waited for them to arrive to the next world.

I hope you all enjoy this chapter! A little touching moment at the end between Kairi and Jason. So yeah, I hope you all ready for the next world. Because it will be…Lilo and Stitch! Hope you all enjoy this chapter and see you all soon! Until then, please review!