Even with more hope on the rise, there was still a shred of wrath taking over the space above the endless clouds. Someone's work was not done, to say the least. Knowing that more innocents were saved, one of the last being brought through the protected barrier he so built. A brilliant Wizard did all that he could to keep Maleficent's eyes away from his home as much as possible. With one final thrust from his own twisted wand, a tall figure standing at the end of a high ledge, a brilliant shot of bright white and sapphire lit up the dank sky which then struck something unseen, like a barrier. When it seemed to crack and moan in weakness, this wand wielder was then attacked back. A robed elder roughly blocked this attack forcing it to ricochet off of his own invisible barrier. Nonetheless, he was weakening and proceeded to kneel in order to catch his breath, for at least a moment. He knew his current adversary would not falter and kept his arm held high to the heavens above. A series of falling stars began to speckle the brightening sky, being thrown toward the mountains ahead. The wicked Fairy waiting for him at the other end swung a graceful hand around her crown, swaying the enchanted cosmic shower to strike the rocks and cliffs around her. She swung one back but it was batted aside, catching a dry forest to catch on fire.

Yen Sid, the tiring Wizard, stood tall once again now that he had regained some strength. As much as he didn't like a fight, he would do so for the safety of others and those he deemed innocent. The moment when he was smacked down again, he began to have a vision of his missing Apprentice being held in the arms of a frantic child. Beside them were a group of creatures and familiar faces. One of which was a newcomer along with the child, in the form of a sweet created elephant looking on with worry. They were within the Border of the Magic Kingdom, which was still protected by one of his most powerful charms. Holding that precious piece of knowledge, he threw another spell before it all went to a sudden stop.

Thunder grumbled through the tormented skies as the two magical beings stared off at one another. She flew on a cloud of dark magic and appeared before the determined Wizard. As it turned out, they were both tired, but she wasn't backing down just yet. Even though she rose her staff above him, he showed no restraint of moving out of the way. Instead, he bravely stayed still, facing her head on.

"You are so intent, my lady. You are certainly worthy of an opponent."

"I also knew that you were such a strong magician yourself, Master Yen Sid." she smirked in return. "Indeed worthy to match my strength. Although, you won't be for long."

Yen Sid warmly chuckled under his breath, but she kept going.

"There will be a day when all this foolery will end and they will be mine. Just like her family. You cannot hold against me for long and your charms will not be strong enough to hold me back, and you know well, Yen Sid. That door into the imagination will be at my disposal."

"You know as well as I do that only the pure can enter it."

The conversation was ended there when she shot a beam of magic at the Wizard. He had no choice but to dodge, summoning a star out of the sky and riding on it, swiftly. Lush green flames flew up into the form of a cyclone, set on to chase him.


It had been a long way already, especially to her. From cheating the Disney park staff to get in and hiding like a convict, Sarah was now somewhere she never thought was even possible. Or even conceived, for that matter. Now, as far as she was concerned, they were on the way to, what was known as, the Magic Kingdom which obviously was a far cry from what the name meant to her. They were in it, already, so who knew how tremendous it actually was. As Quasimodo put it, it was a whole kingdom (Vast and mighty, as most were). If the answers she was seeking were here all along, perhaps this amazing, yet terrifying journey wasn't as random as it seemed at the beginning. Soon, she felt Bing Bong loosen his grip finally after he spent an hour into the flight just trying to get used to it. Among them now was a fully aware mouse who was recently broken free, just like them. Being the only one with the courage to cast his eyes down upon the land below, Mickey was personally relieved to see for himself that his home was still safe and sure. As far back as he could remember, Maleficent had so many helpers. Even with the magic he was taught before, it was never enough to hold her back. The guilt tortured Mouse eased down, wrapping the blanket he was given more around him. One worry that was on his mind were three witches, or enchantresses that made a deal with the Dark Fairy. As to what the deal could be, he could barely think on it. That was the major news he had gotten before he went on, boldly, by himself to face her.

By this awesome miracle that he was now officially home when it was meant for him to die as a feeble creature, in humiliation. He would never have come back if it wasn't for the poor girl who was dragged into all this. The others were able to see that he was purely distraught, even now, and so they did their best to give off at least a sliver of comfort for the Mouse.

"Aw, gosh… thanks, guys, bu-but I'll be okay."

"You're still shaking like a leaf though." Woody brought up.

There was no way they were going to leave him alone.

"You're you again." Sarah said, sticking by his side. "Which is amazing! I-I thought you were never going to be the same again."

"I-I-I thought the same. I'm very sorry I got ya into this. You and your family."

"You were in desperate need of help." Quasimodo whispered.

"We're out of the storm now. We could never be more thankful for that…" Woody sighed.

"Very true. None of that was warranted for any of you." Robin spoke as he observed their Imaginary friend become besotted by what he was seeing. "One thing that angers me is when innocent souls are struck in the crossfire."

Bing Bong took his hat into his trunk to spare it from the wind as he had his eyes downcast to the lands below, as his tail swayed slightly in the moving air. Mickey studied him, just the same as before but then they were in a hurry. Lowering his voice, he whispered.

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but is he what I think he is?"

"Lady Blue found him, supposedly. Alone, back in those woods."

"I thought Dreamfinder had the only one… So much has happened… Once we get to the Keep," Mickey soon got some mustered energy to get up.

Sarah rose with him before she too looked on with awe with what was coming up on the horizon. From before when there was just an endless field and lush forests and orchards, there came a few small villages peppering the lovely land, along with a few small lakes and rivers. Staying carefully on the back of their transport they were all together to get a better look. Robin looked all the more joyous to see that nothing had befallen this place that was about to become the newcomer's new home. Bing Bong was oblivious to that fact when he was smacked with this new reality right from the start. He had seen his first sunset and his first morning, after seeing evil for the first time…. All of which, this would make him a much wiser creature, whether he knew so or not. If only it was done differently. Although, it was a wish the Fairy who found him could still grant. In time.

All the more, they have finally made it to the one place they all have dreamed and wished to see. Lying ahead of the eagle's head was a wonderful sight following a thick river crawling through the mainland from this mysterious sea of some kind. When they flew over the mountain, an entire civilization unraveled as if in a blink of an eye. Speckling along like a fairy's dance, there were roads, homes and inns speckling along the hillsides and the valleys, all alive with people in the streets. Seeing them brought a smile to Bing Bong's colorful face, thus healing his worried demeanor. Glorious roads and peaceful neighborhoods were passed over amidst many fields and beautiful forests, with beautiful chapels to marketplaces and perfectly placed train stations. What struck out to Sarah was the fact that there were no cars or any street lights, or anything she could find familiar. It was all simple and peaceful down there, so much so that she began to smile too.

"It's all so pretty…" Bing Bong softly exclaimed. "…is this…?"

"This is the Magic Kingdom." Robin answered, patting him on the back. "Your new home."

"Home?"

"You're gonna see, pal!" Mickey reassured.

"It's the safest place you'll ever see." Quasimodo brightly said, as he guided their transport.

The very look in the Imaginary's eyes sent that same awe and calm over everyone else. Woody took his hat off, respectfully as he kept a grip on Sarah's shirt, as they were truly very high still. In all honesty, he had a feeling that he was never going to come back here at all. His new band here finally got to see this after all that trouble. The sunlight was welcomed, especially after all that time in the dark, which felt like a breath of fresh air to Sarah and Quasimodo.

Quasimodo, well, it was as clear as day that something was on his mind too, seeing that his awkward but soft natured face looked taken afar. Despite all of this beauty, a sadness was lingering. It was something the Imaginary was oblivious to, at first. Quasimodo stroked Libertas who was getting impatient due to her hunger and she slapped right back into focus. Quasimodo's eyes watered when he caught sight of the Keep.

The Keep was no other than a grand castle kissing the sky in the distance after miles of the many more of these quaint towns. "It's… it is a kingdom. Just like you said…" Sarah softly mentioned, smiling up at the Hunchback, who smiled down at her.

"It's somethin' I thought I would never see again…" Mickey sighed, placing a paw on Sarah's shoulder.

"Yen Sid has to be waiting, dead ahead." the fox hopped right at Quasi's left.

"Only if Maleficent cut him a break." Mickey brought up. "a-and I doubt she did."

"… and he'll know what happened to my family." Sarah said with an aching heart. "… I hope."

"…and my Bonnie." poor Woody secretly whispered as he looked on with the rest.

"… Oh, Oh Minnie…"

"Ya'll have been a long way, friends… so don't any of ya worry." Robin tried a good hand at comforting them.

"I've never seen a place like this before!" spoke an excited Bing Bong, who was brave enough to join the fray behind Quasimodo. "Look!" he piped, seeing an entire line up of carriages, horses and other amazing creatures.

As they flew over, there seemed to be other travelers besides them. There were herds of deer, flocks of ducks and geese that flew along with the young eagle. Among herds, carraiges and lone travelers alike, they were all gathering at the few main gates that remained open. The closer Libertas got, as strong as the gusty winds, the greater that castle was becoming, which looked to them like it could hold an entire city in it. It towered like a mountain in the center over the massive river before an endless wall that was set in stone, separating another endless field from this new civilization they were amazed by. By the many homes and roads leading to that of the even richer and grander, the royal city laid nestled inside a regal wall just near this brilliant Keep. With crowned towers of sapphire blue and soft walls of light rose and the purest gold blending so nicely with the deep, dark grey stone walls at her base. Torches lit up along her wall sides, to all the way across the protecting walls. The ornate windows decorated on each level were all dimly lit from the rooms and wings inside.

As soon as they got close to the western side of the wall, Quasimodo stroked Libertas atop her neck and loosened a line on her jacket. Right then, she felt comfortable enough to start soaring lower. Realizing what was happening, Sarah picked up Woody and clutched Bing Bong's hand as they both lowered down to safely hold on. A clock tower that stood not too far had struck noon just as the eagle gripped her talons onto one of the watchtowers. The friends all held onto each other, breathless from their journey. Robin jumped off with Quasi who had to swing down before Libertas to get her to settle.

"Easy, dear lady, easy… We're back home, do you see?" he smiled while he pulled her wing a little slant for the others to use to dismount her.

Bing Bong was first to slide off her wing, rather reluctantly, but found that he was safe on the watchtower. Sarah got a little adventurous and slid down along the wing like what she would do on a playground slide, with Woody willingly standing on her shoulder. The fawns were a little rusty, trying to find a way down so instead, they both hopped off. Mickey made sure the others got off before he did and slid off soon after.

"We're here… Man, it's so much larger than I imagined." Sarah happily commented, helping her friend down by taking his hand. "I thought we would never get out of there."

Mickey kept his blanket well over himself even though he was sent into a twirl, thanks to her. He gave out a cheery laugh. "But we did! All from working together… Oh!" he squeaked with mere surprise when they were both hugged by a ecstatic pink elephant.

"And we're all alive!" Sarah nearly wanted to scream she was so happy. "God, look at this place…"

In the quiet distance, there was the sound of music being played in one of the nearest towns, sounding like a flute and fiddle. To the girl, this was nothing like anything she had ever seen. Life at home was very mundane and worrisome, but here… she had barely seen any of it and already she could tell just how different and unique it all was, as well as delicate. If the Wizard of Oz was something of its time, it was purely a far cry from what she was seeing now. This was an entire world, just like her own. Being so close to what she was told was the Keep, all she could do was gape at how frighteningly tall it was. She could see each detail and the patterns in those beautiful stained glass windows and for certain, it did not have that tackiness that the theme parks had. It looked genuine and so real just like the castles they were all really based on the ones in Germany. Their celebration had to shorten though when a fanfare was blared from the higher levels. Libertas flapped her wings in dispute before her brace and jacket simply fell off.

At Quasimodo's brooding glare, the eagle looked ashamed to a degree.

"She didn't hurt ya, did she?" Mickey worried.

"No, no. She just has her tantrums…" Quasi laughed as he finally jumped off of the mighty bird. "She's still young, you know."

Their just reward was coming right across the bridge, being a Captain of the Guard, of what Mickey knew when he came forward. To the newcomers, they didn't know what to expect. At the sight of Mickey, there came a chorus of cheer!

Bing Bong startled, quite naturally, and dashed to Sarah and Mickey. As he moved though, likened to Lady Blue, there was a faint trail of what seemed like the sugar on him was flying off of him, but then it all vanished into the air. This was something the Blue Fairy certainly knew about but it was something she, Mickey and Yen Sid had to discuss at a later time. As much as it confused Sarah, she was instantly taken aback by this sudden crowd of soldiers.

Oh shoot… Sarah naturally thought at the sudden attention.

At first, she would not be surprised if they were in trouble by how quick these people were running up to them. The friends (the weasel included) stayed together, just like they always did before and locked arms as they stared on in great surprise. Mickey ran out in front of them before most of these soldiers had bowed.

"Our King has returned! Along with the last of the rescued!" praised the Captain.

This man stood tall and wore golden and red armor, with a golden helmet. A mustache took up his face, hiding his mouth but it was clear to all of them that he was ecstatic. The valiant Fox and the Hunchback had respectfully come forth in the stead of the group.

"Bless you, Quasimodo. Robin, for everything that you've done. When they were so close to the devil's land."

"We did everything that we could, with what Merlin had given us." Robin spoke.

"These are the last, who helped me find my way back. I will never be more thankful for their help." Mickey explained even more. "Being used as a gold mine by Pete, they found a way out… before Maleficent could get to them. Thank the guidance of the Blue Fairy. She did it all."

When her name was spoken, the tired Fairy made herself known by gradually changing from a orb to her true form as a beautiful woman. As she did so, she was given some space as she looked toward the guard and rose a gentle hand.

"Be still, be at ease, it had been a battle for each and every one of them. It was not only I who had done it all."

With that, she gave a soft glance to the group with a smile.

"Treat them with kindness as I seek audience with the Wizards."

"We will, dear Lady."

Mickey honestly tugged at her gown. "A-are ya certain they're here?"

"I am very certain, King Mickey…"