Prologue: Crystal Ball Shattered
One night at a theme park known as Disney Magic Kingdom, the park is closed for the night. The stores are closed shut, the lights are off, and there aren't that many people, except for security guards. The Magic Kingdom is a great place for people to go on rides, have food, shop, and meet people their favorite Disney characters. For now, the park is practically empty until the next day.
Meanwhile, deep under the ground of the park, lies the Underworld where all the souls go to after they die. The Underworld is ruled by one of Disney's powerful villains. Hades Lord of the Dead.
"Pain! Panic!" A loud and strong voice calls out.
Coming down the stairs of the Underworld first is a small and chubby light magnet demon with small dark magenta horns, wings, and a tail. That one is Pain.
Pain runs down stairs as he calls out, "Coming your royal flameness!"
"Wait for me! I'm coming!" Panic, a blue demon comes down.
The small one has longer horns on his head and dark blue like wings on his back.
They both trip on each other's feet and Pain lands on the ground. Panic's horns land on Pain's rear and he screams in agony.
Pain stands up and salutes, "Pain!"
"And Panic!" Panic says, as his comrade turns to be visual.
They both salute and says, "Reporting for duty!"
"Yeah yeah yeah," Hades mutters.
Then says to them, "Boys, I'm thinking it's time for a change of atmosphere. Maybe a nice summer place."
"You could use a little sun, boss," Pain says.
But Panic says, "What Pain meant to say is that a summer house is a wonderful idea. It's just to have excitement and fun and uh…"
Panic then asks, "Where are you planning to get one?"
"I got my eye on this charming little kingdom," Hades answers.
He shows his little minions the Magic Kingdom.
"Uh boss, why do you want a summer house there?" Pain asks.
"It's too happy and lovely and pretty. Not really your go to place," Panic says.
"The charming part can be fixed, but otherwise, it's got a little garden feel. Just redecorate, maybe add some new drapes and hey, why not?" Hades says.
He uses his magic to make an image of the Magic Kingdom appear. He then changes the image of the Magic Kingdom into a dark castle that has thorns and brambles, along with blue fire. He changes it to fit his own type of summer house.
"But, best of all, we can get it for a steal!" Hades adds, and squeezes the image in his hand.
"Sounds evil you're lordship," Pain says.
"Yes. But Mickey rules the Magic Kingdom. It might be hard to get it with him ruling it." Panic says, weary.
He then crosses his arms as he says, "You act like I haven't thought of. Mickey and his annoying friends are the least of my problems."
"How so?" Pain asks.
"It's quite simple boys," Hades says.
Suddenly a block of stone falls on top of Pain and Panic. It then shatters into the shape of Merlin the Wizard from 'The Sword in the Stone.' He is holding a crystal ball of some kind and it's on some small stand.
Hades explains, "It's this wizard, Merlin. He's got a security system: The Crystal of the Magic Kingdom. Word is, it can defeat any evil."
Then turns to his minions, "So, I need you boys to steal it for me."
Pain and Panic salute, "Yes sir."
They then bump into each other and fall to the ground. Hades groans as he rolls his eyes with an annoyed expression. Then the two minions head off to carry out their boss' order.
Sometime later, the wizard Merlin is fast asleep in his chair. He's been busy with spells, reading, and helping out with guarding the Crystal. The crystal is on the top shelf next to the chair. The Crystal Ball is on a golden like stand covered in gems.
Unknown to Merlin, Pain and Panic have already sneak inside and are hiding behind his couch. They both look up to see the Crystal on the top shelf.
"There it is. The Crystal. And with the old guy sleeping, we'll get it in no time," Pain says.
But Panic whispers, "Let's be sure we don't wake him up."
Pain and Panic sneak over to the shelf and climb up. Panic is able to climb on top of the shelf. When he tries to climb down, Panic slips and falls on top of Pain, causing him to scream and Merlin wakes up in shock. Merlin quickly turns around to see Pain and Panic running towards the door.
Merlin quickly takes out his wand and shouts, "Stop! Scoundrel!"
Merlin waves his wand and cast a spell towards Pain and Panic. Pain and Panic quickly duck their heads, but the magic spell hits the Crystal. In a matter of seconds, the Crystal shatters into twelve pieces. Most of the pieces of the crystal scatter out of Merlin's home and all over the Magic Kingdom. Merlin then hits the ground close to Pain and Panic. In no time, a portal sucks them in and the portal disappeared.
"Oh dear. This is not good," Merlin says.
Merlin looks around the room then notices two shiny objects. Merlin reaches his hand out and picks it up. He opens his hand to see two shards of the Crystal of the Magic Kingdom.
"Oh dear, I must inform Mickey, at once," Merlin says.
Merlin then waves his wand and says the magic words, "Snick Snack Snorum!"
With that, Merlin disappears and leaves specks of dust behind.
In the underworld, Pain and Panic regretfully report that the Crystal shattered and spread across the Kingdom.
Hades angrily says, "This was supposed to be easy! You get the crystal in and out ba-boom! We take over the Magic Kingdom."
Then presents the Magi Kingdom to his minions.
"But now, if Merlin finds those pieces and puts them back together. Then we're through!" Hades angrily says.
He holds his two minions and says, "Okay, we can adjust."
He then slams the two together and says, "I got it!"
Hades then presents eighteen cards and each of them has a Disney Villain on it: Cruella De Vil, Professor Ratigan, Yzma, Jafar, Scar, Shere Khan, Tamatoa, Bellweather, Ursula, Maleficent, Hans, Mother Gothel, Captain Hook, Gaston, Shan Yu, Queen Grimhilde, Prince John, Governor Ratcliff, Doctor Facilier, Turbo, Captain Gantu, Randall Boggs.
He says as he holds the cards, "I'll get myself some real nasty bad guys. We find the crystal pieces before Merlin and how do you do, we're livin' on easy street!"
Then says, "Or Main Street. Whatever. "
Sometime later, Merlin has called an important meeting with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy, Clarrabelle, Chip and Dale. They all are sitting at a round table. Merlin uses his magic to project the events of earlier and knows this could be bad news for the Magic Kingdom.
"And that is all I was able to gather," Merlin says.
"Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Merlin," Minnie says.
"This is terrible. Without the Crystal, the Magic Kingdom is unprotected from Hades and the other villains," Goofy says.
"It's a disaster!" Donald shouts.
Daisy quickly says, "Calm down. I'm sure Merlin has an idea on what to do with the situation."
"Yes. Ten pieces of the Crystal is somewhere in the Magic Kingdom. Fortunately, I managed to find two pieces of the Crystal in my home," Merlin says, pulling out the two pieces.
Then says, "They might be the key to helping us find the Crystal, but we're going to need help."
"How can they help Merlin?" Chip asks.
"Yeah. How?" Dale replies.
Merlin places the two pieces on the table and brings out his wand.
"With the two remaining crystal shards, we might be able to find the rest of them. However, we're going to need some help," Merlin says.
The waves his wand, "With my magic, I shall use the Crystal to find the ones who will help us in our hour of need. The Crystal will flash when they're close and the helpers will be drawn to it."
Merlin then takes out two cards. They both are purple with red and yellow markings. The red writing has 'MSK' and around the 'S' is a purple tower with a gold pole and wall under it. It also has a red flag with Mickey's ears on it. Merlin then waves his wand and places each card inside the shards.
"These Spell Cards with the Sorcerer's crest will also be placed in the crystals until our new helpers pick them up," Merlin says.
"That's a great idea Merlin," Mickey says.
"But what if something bad happens and if Hades finds out?" Donald asks.
"That's why we need to be vigilant and careful in case Hades and his minions are found out. Including the villains he is going to recruit," Merlin says.
"How will the two find the crystal?" Minnie asks.
"That is something we have to find out. I created the Crystal and yet, I'm not one hundred sure what will happen since nothing bad has happened to it before. Now that the shards are shattered, we need the recruits' help to fund the shards and stop Hades from taking over," Merlin says.
Merlin then waves his wand on the two shards, "Crystal Shards of the Mag Kingdom, go and find the two who will aid us. Choose wisely and choose well. Find the ones who will save our kingdom. Abra kadabra! Alakazam! Snick Snack Snorum!"
With that, the two shards fly away out of the meeting room and head off to find the two recruits.
"Now all we have to do is wait for them to come," Merlin says.
The two shards continue to fly across the sky until it goes inside an airplane. The plane glows slighting and in a second. Just then, the light disappeared. The plane soon begins to land at its destination and the two who will help save the kingdom are on the plane.