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Xxx
"Fifty years have passed…But I do not age. Time has lost its effect on me." Sensei Jack silently spoke as he wrote the first page of his journal.
'I come from a world and time where robots and rockets did not yet exist. A young warrior rode into battle against the ultimate evil. At the point where victory where victory seemed imminent the evil tricked the warrior and flung from his own time into the distant future. He sought a way to travel back in time to undo the evil's doings.
But the ultimate evil attracted another form of evil, the darkness from which the evil had been born. Some call it the Pit of Hate from where I am from but others call it the Realm of Darkness. The evil that I sought to destroy brought it to my world, destroying it before I could do anything to help. I was then brought to the world that would one day become Megaville and assisted in building it. During my time here I learned of a prophecy:
In ancient times the forces of Light and Darkness fought for the key to the hearts
On the hills where the kingdom of hearts dwell
Both forces fought and fell
The key destroyed and the kingdom lost
Through the light of the young the worlds survived at great cost
The great key, shattered into twenty pieces of Light and Darkness
To reforge the key twenty pieces will be needed
Seven Protectors of the Light
Thirteen Seekers of Darkness
The Twenty become One will reforge the Key and summon the Kingdom of Hearts
On that day the war shall resume again
Unless both sides come together and fight the coming Twilight
Thus Light and Darkness both be killed.'
This prophecy spoke of an ancient conflict fought in the time before time, waged by beings who first learned how to wield the power of the key. It also implies that one day the key to the kingdom of hearts will be reforged and the war will begin again.
I pray for the lives and souls of the innocent should this ever happen again.
Xxx
"Well, that was a bust." Heather remarked, looking down at Bridgette and Justin who were sprawled across the floor of the dark room. "They couldn't even take down Gothy and the Wall-Flower. How are they supposed to take down Mal and Xehanort if they couldn't take down those losers?"
Duncan was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed while Jo was practicing with her Keyblade and Lightning was kissing his muscular arms. Scott was simply sitting on the floor, staring off into nothing.
"We can just train them to use the Darkness." Courtney suggested.
"And then what?" Heather shook her head. "This is a bust. We need someone strong to take on Mal and Xehanort. Someone powerful."
"We could use-"
SLAM!
Courtney was cut off as the doors were flown open and into the room, walked Xehanort who was now restored to his prime.
"What the crud?!" Scott jumped to his feet.
"Xehanort?!" Courtney gaped as the Keyblade Master walked towards them with a grin.
Xehanort stopped and looked down at the unconscious Bridgette and Justin. "I am most impressed. You used the Pool of Darkness to fill their Hearts with pure Darkness. They did not change into Heartless since the Darkness was not their own. They have merely suppressed the Light in their Hearts."
"Uh-Yeah! Our little project into creating some good weapons against the goodie-goodies." Heather said, smiling nervously.
Xehanort looked around the room, staring at the other Dark Keybladers. "It is unfortunate that you are attempting to deceive me."
"What-"
Xehanort lashed out with one hand and all the Dark Keybladers were slammed into the wall by an invisible force. "You think I did not know? Treachery has always been the method for Dark Keybladers to remove the weak."
He lowered his hand, watching as the Dark Keybladers slid down the wall, back onto the floor.
"If you wish to defy me, you can just try the old ways." Xehanort opened his hand and summoned his Keyblade.
The Dark Keybladers all shared nervous looks but settled on glaring at Xehanort as they summoned their Keyblades. Xehanort grinned eagerly as he took a step forward and suddenly appeared between the Dark Keybladers, swinging his Keyblade out and knocking Heather, Jo, and Scott back. Duncan, Alejandro, and Lightning leapt forward, clashing their Keyblades with Xehanort who maintained his grin, feeling the thrill of battle he had not felt for a long time.
Xehanort broke the blade lock by first attacking Duncan, then Lightning. Duncan jumped back while Lightning slipped trying to defend himself from Xehanort's powerful strikes. After a brief pause, Alejandro initiated an offensive on Xehanort, but the more experienced Keyblade Master merely blocked his powerful strikes and attempted a sweeping slash, but Alejandro jumped back. Xehanort strode through the dark room quietly; as Jo and Scott attempted to attack him, Xehanort telekinetically threw them back to the opposite wall, then unleashed a fierce barrage of dark lightning at them.
Both Heather and Courtney leapt in and were able to hold back the lightning blast with their Barrier spells, but Duncan broke the stalemate. "Dark Firaga!"
From the tip of his Keyblade came a seething orb of Darkness that shot towards its target but Xehanort simply held up his free hand, blocking the fiery blast. With Xehanort pinned down against the wall, Courtney charged forward to finish him off but Xehanort simple smirked and raised his hand up causing spikes to shoot out from the ground Courtney was walking over. She barely rolled out of the way in time before the spikes skewered her. Lightning recovered, jumped and attempted the killing blow on Xehanort, but Xehanort simply teleported away, leaving Lightning to collide with the wall.
While Lightning slid along the wall with his Keyblade, Xehanort reappeared at the and retreated, with the Dark Keybladers in close pursuit. The duel progressed down the hall, coming into a large balcony, where, as Xehanort, Alejandro and Duncan crossed blades, Lightning enhanced with lightning magic charged into the former. However, Xehanort simply teleported and appeared behind the Dark Keybladers and conjured a blast of wind that knocked them off the balcony. Grinning Xehanort leapt off the balcony after them, landing on the floor below.
As they landed, Jo, Lightning and Duncan stabbed at Xehanort as he landed on the ground but Xehanort teleported again, appearing behind them. Xehanort counter-struck, but Courtney jumped in blocking the blow. The Dark Keybladers tried to outmaneuver Xehanort by attacking from all sides, but Xehanort merely kicked Lightning away when they attacked while creating another blast of wind, knocking Heather and Dunan away. Alejandro attempted to finish the duel with an overhead power blow, but Xehanort used one hand and telekinetically pinned him into a wall, which he struck with enough force to knock him out
Xehanort then teleported in front of Lightning who charged at him with Jo and Duncan, but Xehanort, while dismissing his Keyblade, merely toyed with the three as he dodged their strikes. Xehanort then summoned back his Keyblade when he had enough and locked with the three Dark Keybladers, he struck at full velocity. As Heather, Scott and Courtney moved to attack from behind and Alejandro awoke, Xehanort paralyzed the arms of the opponents in front of him with well-placed kicks before unleashing one powerful strike powered by Darkness that collided with and burned Lightning, Jo and Duncan, sending them flying into the wall.
"Duncan!" Courtney shouted in horror.
Xehanort turned and face the remaining Dark Keybladers. "You've left yourselves open."
In under a second Xehanort teleported in striking distance and with a few quick powered slashes the remaining Dark Keybladers were strucking down, blood splattering on the floor as they fell.
"Do not worry. You shall not die here. I still have plans for you all." Xehanort said, staring at the defeated Dark Keybladers. "As part of your final test I shall you something that can be used to purge you of any form hesitance left in you. A powerful spell labelled forbidden by our Keyblade brothers…The Chain of Memories."
This was only the beginning.
Xxx
"There it is." Grim said as he and Numbuh 1 stopped in front of a tall white door.
What stopped them from entering was the dark figure standing in front of the door. It was a man, tall, bald and muscular with blue skin. His attire consists of a jet-black suit and red circular glasses.
"Are you the Guardian?" Grim asked.
The man stared at them. "Yep."
"I request permission to use this door." Grim stated.
The man laughed. "Nope."
"What?" Numbuh 1 exclaimed. "Why?"
"For countless eons I have guarded this door to the hearts. All have been denied, from the mightiest of giants, to the tiniest of warriors. You see, only one man has been prophesied to defeat me. And that man is the only man who can use this door. And you, my man... ain't that man." The Guardian stated.
"Not even to save innocent lives?" Numbuh 1 stepped forward.
"Ain't gonna happen." The Guardian said simply.
Grim placed a hand on Numbuh 1's shoulder, knowing the boy would be no match for the Guardian. "Then I ask that boy take the test."
The Guardian raised an eyebrow. "The test?"
"The Test of Awakening."
Numbuh 1 glanced back at Grim. "The what?"
"The Test of Awakening is what created Keyblade Wielders in ancient times." Grim clarified.
The Guardian laughed. "So you don't want the Keyblade behind this door but to make one of your own. What makes you think I'll let you take the test?"
"Your duty is to guard the door. It is not to decide whether anyone who comes here can be tested. That is up to what lies behind the door." Grim pointed at the door.
The Guardian glanced over his shoulder. "You would call on Kingdom Hearts itself to decide the fate of one boy?"
The Guardian's question was answered when the door partially opened, surprising Grim and the Guardian.
"Great-Grandfather Death!" Grim gasped.
"What's happening?" Numbuh 1 asked.
"The door opened on its own. It would only do that if it was the will of Kingdom Hearts." Grim hastily explained.
A light shined from the door and settled on both Numbuh 1 and Grim.
"The will of Kingdom Hearts has spoken. You both will take the test." The Guardian stated.
"What?!" Grim exclaimed. "But I am the Grim Reaper! I can't take the test! I may have a heart but I am not among the living."
"Which is why you will take it with him." The Guardian pointed at Numbuh 1. "If he passes the test you will become his Keyblade."
"WHAT?!"
The light shined brighter, engulfing them both and causing them both to scream out.
Xxx
"I hear you're looking for men, Commissioner." Numbuh 5 turned to see Olga, Numbuh 4 behind her.
Numbuh 4 shrugged
"How about me, instead?" Olga asked.
"Miss Olga, I can't ask you-"
"My friend's company built it."
"Dexter built it." Numbuh 5 repeated in surprise.
"And he wanted to destroy it. It was me who didn't listen. Please." Numbuh 5 looked at Numbuh 4, then Olga and nodded. "Let's go."
Xxx
A kid sprinted down the deserted street, chased by two Gangbangers. The kid slipped in the snow and the men are on him. "You steal from us, you little bastard?"
They grabbed the Kid's backpack, pulled out an apple, moved to hit the Kid when –
SMACK!
His hand was grabbed, and the apple flies into the air as his arm cracks.
Standing behind them Cree catches the apple. "You boys know you can't come into my neighborhood without asking politely."
Gangbanger 2 lunged with a knife, she spun him, making him stab himself in the backside. The Gangbangers then ran off, howling.
The Kid eyed her, wary.
"Never steal anything from someone you can't outrun, kid."
"Now you're gonna take it."
Cree looked at the red apple, taking one perfect bite. "Just tax."
She tossed him the apple. He took it and ran.
"Pretty generous, for a thief."
Cree recognized the voice, turning to find Kenny - strong, but weathered while wearing work clothes. "You came back. I thought they'd killed you."
"Not yet." Kenny stepped forward.
"If you're expecting an apology-"
"It wouldn't suit you. I need your help." Kenny interrupted.
"And why would I help you?"
Kenny pulled a USB drive out of his pocket. "For this. The 'Clean Slate'."
Cree stared at the drive. "You're gonna trust me with that? After what I did to you?"
"I admit I felt a little let down. But I still think there's more to you. In fact, I think for you," He held up the drive. "This isn't a tool, it's an escape route. You want to disappear. Start fresh."
She looks at him, taking the drive, staring at it. "Start fresh? I can't even get out of this island."
"I can give you a way off. Once you've gotten me to Dexter and Numbuh 2. I need you to find out where they're holding them. Then take me in."
"Why do you need them?"
"To save this city."
"Who says it needs saving? Maybe I like it this way."
"Maybe you do. But tomorrow that bomb's going off."
"Get your powerful friend on the case." Cree said knowingly.
"I'm trying. But I need Dexter and Numbuh 2."
Xxx
Numbuhs 5, 3 and their team were in two-man teams with Numbuh 5 walking down the street with Olga.
She handed her a scanner. "Stay further up the block. They're gonna cross the street and try and slow the truck down. As it approaches, hit this button. If the needle hits two hundred - give me the signal and I mark the truck. Okay?"
"Heads up." Numbuh 4 spoke through a radio while up on a rooftop.
Numbuh 5 moved down to the other end of the block. As the truck rumbled into view, Numbuh 5's team walk out into the street in front of it as if crossing the road. The convoy barely slowed while Olga gave Numbuh 5 the signal. As the truck came past, she tosses a magnetic GPS locator at the lower part of the truck...
Numbuh 5 regrouped with her team on the corner, checking the GPS. "Got it."
They kept moving, turning down the next street...into an ambush. Dozens of Mercenaries, weapons trained.
"Lieutenant Abigail Lincoln, you're under arrest." The mercenary said.
"On whose authority?"
"The people of Megaville."
Numbuh 4, from his vantage point, watched Numbuh 5, Olga andvthe other Cops being rounded up and led away..."
Xxx
Olga comforted a crying woman in the corner as thugs come down the stairs, laughing, leading a Hooded Prisoner. They kicked him down the last step and he stumbled.
Dexter moved to his aid and pulled the bag from his head, revealing Kenny.
Kenny nodded at him, silent. Dexter nodded back.
The Thugs left as Olga and Numbuh 2 over. "Kenny?"
"You picked a hell of a time to go on vacation, Kenny." Dexter said, helping Kenny up.
"How long until the core ignites?" Kenny asked.
"That bomb goes off in twelve hours."
"Unless we can connect it to the reactor."
"If you can get it there. We'll find a way to plug it back in." Numbuh 2 indicated Olga. "Can you getOlga out?"
Kenny glanced at Olga. "Not tonight. I'm sorry."
"Do what's necessary." Olga replied.
Kenny looked back at Dexter and Numbuh 2. "Tonight I need you."
"What for?"
"To get me back in the game." Kenny said as Cree came down the stairs with the Thugs.
"Sorry to spoil things, boys, but Bane wants these guys himself..."The thugs pulled Kenny and Dexter to their feet.
Olga looked up at Dexter.
"I won't forget about you." Dexter promised.
"I know."
The Thugs led Kenny, Numbuh 2 and Dexter along the colonnade. Cree suddenly spun, taking out one Thug with a heel, one with a punch to the throat.
Dexter smiled as she unlocks his wrists. "I like your girlfriend, Numbuh 2."
"He should be so lucky." And with that Cree was gone.
Dexter turns to Kenny who shrugged.
Xxx
Lights flicker on as Kenny and Dexter entered the Mysterion-Bunker. "Any move I make against Bane or the bomb - the triggerman sets it off."
"They can't be using radio or cell -too much interference. Infrared doesn't have the range. It could only be micro-burst long wave..."
Kenny opened a panel in the wall, taking out equipment: mini-mines, Batarangs, utility belt..."Could you block it?"
"Yes. I need the EMP cannon-guidance mount from the Bat. You remember where you parked?"
Kenny nodded, smiling as the Mysterion-suit rose from the floor...
Xxx
Numbuhs 5 and 3 their team were now on trial with Ernie presiding. "The charges are espionage and attempted sabotage... Do you have anything to say in your defense?"
"No lawyer, no witnesses. What sort of due process is this?" Numbuh 5 demanded.
"More than your friend gave Harvey's prisoners, Miss Lincoln. Your guilt is determined, this is merely a sentencing hearing. What's it to be, death or exile?" Ernie questioned.
"Ernie, if you think we are going willingly out onto that ice, you've got another think coming." Numbuh 5 retorted.
"Death, then?"
Numbuh 5 crossed her arms. "Looks that way."
"Very well... Death..." Ernie smiled. "By exile."
He smashed his gavel.
In the far dark corner of the room Bane leaned in to one of his men, indicating Olga. "Bring her to me."
Xxx
Kenny bounded up the stairs, Numbuh 2 follows, out of breath "I think it's time to talk about my year-end bonus..."
Numbuh 2 emerged to see Kenny uncovering the Bat...
As the sun set, Numbuh 2 starts pulling apart the gun mount. "She fly pretty well?"
Kenny nodded. "Even without the autopilot..."
"Autopilot? That's what you're there for."
Xxx
Numbuhs 5 and 3 and the rest of the team stood at the edge of the ice. A Mercenary fired his gun in the air. Numbuh 5 took a breath, then led the others onto the ice...which creaks and groans...Further out, Numbuh 5 stopped - sniffing – and looked down: a pool of liquid, beside it: a flare. Numbuh 5 picked it up, puzzled.
"Light it up." A familiar voice spoke.
Numbuh 5, energized by the familiar voice, lit the flare - jams it into the liquid, sending a trail of fire across the ice - up into a building where it forms the shape of a...
A bat and a heart.
Xxx
A Mercenary nervously approached Bane's back. "Sir?"
Bane turned and the Mercenary pointed at the sign. "You think it's really him?"
"Impossible..."
Xxx
The mercenaries guarding the entrance see the sign. As one of them moved out to get a better look…
WHAM!
He was quickly taken out by a dark figure. The figure stepped into the light - it was Numbuh 4...
Xxx
Mysterion handed Numbuh 5 a metal box. "This blocks the remote detonator signal to the bomb. Get it onto the truck by sunrise. They might hit the button when it starts."
"When what starts?"
"War."
