The five cloaked figures stepped forward. Sora moved so fast, he couldn't be seen; one minute he was at the opposite end of the large training arena, the next, he was right behind one of them, the cloak in tatters. As the garment that had previously kept this individual's identity secret was cast aside, Lucario instantly recognised exactly who it was.

"Master Chief", said Lucario as he observed the green-armoured warrior. "He must have been hiding his aura in some way before now. But why would he steal my mask and then attack you while you were training?"

Another figure lowered his hood. He had red hair, and his face was covered by Lucario's mask. Sora's tails lashed out at everything around him, destroying most of the room.

"We have to calm him down!", said Gali. "If he doesn't stop he could end up destroying the Halberd!"

"It has been reported that the Battleship Halberd, headquarters of the GRF, has been sighted moving towards Galaxi Utopia", said Commander A to the four Galaxian Defensive Commanders gathered before him. "Emperor Galaxia insists that the Four Guard Worlds are to be put on red alert"

Commander W grinned. "Excellent. I have a chance to test my true power"

"Careful, W", said Commander Y. "Wouldn't want to lose us a battle through your arrogance".

"Lovely!" cackled Commander X, "With any luck, The Eye shall get a second round against Bo-bobo and his friends. The Eye has been looking forward to seeing them again. It'll be ever so much fun!"

Commander Z said nothing, but gazed out into the distance.

"Calm him down?" queried Lucario.

"Yes", replied Gali. "When those cloaked figures entered the room, Sora was angered, and then he transformed. I believe this form is triggered by anger. It may be necessary to restrain him first".

Lucario was silent for a moment, then he spoke. "Gali, go and find Captain Bravo and The Doctor", he instructed. "I believe they may be able to help".

Gali nodded, then ran through the door, hoping to herself Sora wouldn't attack Lucario next. This was all her fault and she felt terrible about it.

One of the cloaked figures leapt back out of the way of an attack from Sora, and saw Lucario.

"Lucario?", the figure asked. Lucario couldn't exactly pinpoint it, but something in the cloaked figure's voice sounded familiar. It was like something was blocking his Aura from sensing who this person was.

"I'm sorry about having to attack you earlier", said the familiar stranger. He lowered his hood, revealing himself to be Ike. "Axel said we needed Sora to fight against us without holding back for the mask to work, so we figured the best way was to dress in Organisation XIII robes"

"Who is Axel?" asked Lucario. "And why can't I sense your Aura?"

"I've never completely understood", explained Ike. "But apparently, these cloaks have been made in a special way in order to block Aura"

"I have other questions, but they are best saved for later. Right now, we should focus on calming down Sora".

"Bravo", said a voice from behind them. The two turned to see Gali, the Doctor and Captain Bravo.

"So, any plans?" asked Ike.

"I have one", said Lucario.