Happy Halloween. Enjoy this day of candy and jokes, but also to remember those who are not physically present, but a loved one does not die until we forget. True death is forgetting, never forget the great moments. Today is the day where nightmares can become dreams.
Chapter 3 - The Secret of the Library
On the island, a white portal appears, from it comes out a person dressed in white armor, but as he passes through it he falls to the ground and little by little cracks appear on the armor and they start to fall, revealing who he is. Dolen no longer looked the same, his hair before black turned gray, his pale skin looked sick but what is most striking are his eyes, before lilac now they are white with black iris. He removes all the fragments of the armor and says standing up.
- I feel an immense amount of power. -
Radiance's voice was heard at the same time a white moth the size of a pigeon lands on her shoulder.
- It worked, now you can find the fragments of the door, I curse whoever destroyed the door. -
This one said curious.
- So it is destroyed? It is useless to look for it. -
- On the contrary, we need the fragments to rebuild the door, but first we must find its location. Once there, it is necessary to use the essences of those "worlds" to open it and I will recover my whole being. -
- Why are you a moth? -
- Because in my world we were all insects, being the queen of my people I had to be superior to the others. -
- A moth? -
Radiance got angry and flew in front of his face.
- Forget it, we must find the Guard to tell us who the Porter is. -
- Why? That won't be necessary. -
- I would agree except that it takes a millenarian spirit to channel the power, a sort of protection for us, without it the Keeper might come after us. -
- Even if we were looking for a pure heart? -
- Not a heart, a pure being, someone who was actually created by a Millennial Goddess. Quickly, we must find a place to stay, until we can go to the first world. -
- You seem to be talking about Enoch. -
- Your friend is only 100 years old, no, he's someone much older and he's here, but I don't know where. -
He flew off ahead, Dolen looked at his shadow and said.
- You know what to do. -
Dolen's shadow rose up and turned into a human being but with the colors reversed, both of his clothes and his physical features. This shadow said.
- Why do I get the feeling that you won't do what Radiance wants? -
- That's right, she doesn't know it, but I know it's a collective mind infection so that only her will is done, maybe it's because of the little sympathy I have left, but I want you to follow whoever they send to help the Guardian. The Radiance of now is only a tiny fragment of who she really is or let's say she is only a replica that desires power, the real one only shows herself in dreams, that is who I will serve until I steal all the power. Search the entire island, find the location of the "Gate." -
- That's how it will be. -
Dolen left, leaving behind the being he created. He took a Gummiphone out of his pocket and took a picture of nothing in particular.
While in the subway cave, the Straw Hats were happy to be back in the Sunny, Ain is also present, but shows a big bump on his head despite his cheerful smile. He just said.
- I'm glad you're not so angry with me. I'm sorry for the trouble I caused, but you'll be safe here anyway. But you can't leave the island. -
Robin asked as he remembered all the books.
- Are you supposed to guard a door? Why are there books? -
The happy smile turned into a sad one. But he answered her question.
- Those books, they are all that is left of the "Fallen Worlds", they are behind the "Hidden Door" also known as "The Door of the Fallen", only if hope returns to those worlds only maybe and only if it happens, the door will open and they will be free from corruption. Some of those books are doors to the worlds but it must be those who carry the Keyblades that can free them. I know you want to leave but please, I cannot let you go yet. -
Everyone understood the situation or maybe not everyone, Luffy said.
- I don't understand what you are saying, but if that door must be opened, then we open it. -
Ain's terrified face was priceless but Nami hit him in the head screaming.
- Don't talk nonsense, it shouldn't be opened. -
- Ouch. Then let's destroy the door so it's closed forever. -
It was the straw that broke the camel's back, Ain fell to the ground fainting, Chopper reacted asking for a doctor while Luffy received another blow from Nami. Minutes later Ain came back to his senses, he looked at Luffy expecting another radical answer but ended up bursting out laughing when he saw Luffy's face. Nami was not the only person who hit Luffy. When he finished laughing he said.
- Well, ahem. It's tempting those ideas, but no. That door is the last hope of those worlds. They deserve a chance. -
Sanji said to lighten the mood.
- Well, soon it will be food. And since the "Librarian" said he would provide us with food, where is the kitchen? -
- Let me take you there. -
A green light comes out of his pendulum enveloping everyone, when it stops they find themselves in a large dining room, several long tables and on them various dishes and drinks.
- Please help yourselves, as payment for what happened before. -
They all started to eat, Ain looked at them with nostalgia, how much he reminded them of their old friends.
In Land of Departure, everyone heeded the distress message. Cosmos said.
- A world beyond the Kingdom Hearts, it seems that what happened during the wars is cracking. -
No one understood anything of what was going on. Enoch asked.
- What do you mean "Mother"? -
- What I will tell you was after the forgotten wars, long before the last one. In that one, thousands of worlds fell not into darkness, but into corruption. The evil remnants of those who left. To keep them safe, the "Gate of the Fallen" was created, that was its first name, when locked inside it was discovered that they left essences of those worlds, a library was created where these essences were stored in the form of books. For years it wandered through the abyss without finding a place, until what happened in the last war, it was so destructive that it almost destroyed the library, to keep it safe, a being from another world was asked to be its custodian, that being already had experience in protecting important objects. He became its librarian and asked for help. -
They heard the story, but one of the teachers asked.
- Yes, it was called "Gate of the Fallen" at the time. Why is it called "Hidden Door"? -
The face of the Goddess showed anger.
- Because, over the centuries many Keyblade Bearers, wished to destroy that door, thinking it was a gateway to the world of darkness. They destroyed it and scattered to the worlds within. Those who had created it were angry, but they also knew the truth. They not only changed its name, they erased its entire history. That is why it is believed to be a myth. -
Riku said after analyzing everything.
- So, Dolen and that Radiance want to find it and open it. We must choose some students for this mission. -
- But Master Riku, both Master Sora and you can face this danger. -
Sora answered the student who asked.
- It doesn't mean that we will win. Although we don't want to say it, the years weigh on us. We could go if, but we wouldn't react like before. It must be another team. -
The three friends had heard everything, they did not hesitate to present themselves, but Vergil proposed.
- I already propose the "B" category students, Enoch, Lionel and Angela. Their handling of the Keyblade, magic and physical and spiritual strength is perfect for this mission. Besides showing characteristics that others do not possess. -
One of the teachers asked.
- I know that both Angela and Enoch cannot keep their respective Keyblades. -
Another responded to his comment.
- But they are perfect for the mission. Lionel is able to create special keyblades that don't require a Keyblade, Enoch and Angela can transform them according to their abilities. I vote for them. -
Sora smiled and said.
- Do I vote for them? -
All raised their hands.
- Against? -
Only the teacher from before. The three of them went to Master Yen Si's office, even though he was not present it would be the right place. The little light from before was still present.
Vergil said.
- It is still here. -
The light disappeared into a bookshelf, which opened. Lionel said excitedly.
- How cool. A secret room. -
There's just a stand with a letter and a scroll. Angela read the letter aloud.
"- A little while ago someone broke into the office and took the book. Luckily I cast the spell erasing everything. It will only be restored when everything falls and someone searches for "The Hidden Door". I know what Dolen was, his appetite for power overflowed recently and he gave up his friends years ago. I trust them to get to where the "Library" is, on the lectern there is a special compass and instructions on what equipment they need. Besides what a Moogle goes with them.
My apologies
Master Yen Sid - "
Vergil said and grabbed the parchment and said to the Masters.
- These are the instructions, the first one is..." Do not wear Armor, the Corridor to the "Library" is too powerful for them. They must accept the weight. "The second is..." Give Lionel the Magic Bracelet, Enoch the Power Bracelet and Angela the Divine Scarf. They will allow to increase their abilities to the point that if they take them off they won't need them." Third... "They will each be assigned an Dream Eater, I discovered thanks to a test that not even the nightmares wished evil on the three of them." And lastly. "May you rescue your friend. I was hurt that he will leave the team thinking he is useless. But I know what the three of you will bring him back." -
Sora said.
- Well, I'll go get your teams. -
Riku made a comment.
- It would be good if they don't just carry that one. At least camping gear and supplies. We'll use the infinite inventories for that. -
Angela said as she remembered the Onirids.
- I thought they can't be at the Vigil, can they be with us? -
- Surely, I had planned it. But it's true that they can't be at the Vigil. It is possible that he cast a spell on these to be of use. Come with me, let's look for each other. -
They walked with Master Riku while Vergil helped Master Sora to prepare everything. They arrived at a room where the Dream Eater are, there are those of all kinds. He said.
- Just one, it will be enough. But it is possible that it transforms into an object for you to carry with you. A kind of extra protection. Actually, thinking about it, it's an excellent idea. -
They each looked and chose. These were Aura Lion for Lionel, Halbird for Enoch and Electricorn for Angela. Each was transformed into a necklace with a lion emblem, a wing-shaped pendant and a lightning bolt-shaped brooch. Master Riku escorted them to the entrance where they said goodbye. Sora said to his grandson.
- Never let yourself be carried away by fear, always trust your companions. -
- Don't worry, Grandpa Sora, I'll be fine. But I still don't know what we'll do? -
- It's the same as you Sora, look for the librarian and he can explain to you what to do. -
- Ok Grandpa Riku. -
Angela hugged tightly her uncle Vergil said.
- Control your anger, whatever happens, stand firm. You are stronger than you think. You will overcome everything. I will come to see you when I can. -
- Take care of Dad and Mom for me, I was supposed to visit them in a week. -
- I'll take care of Dante and Lady. Don't be afraid for anything, but if I don't go. Trish will go for me. -
- Okay, take care of the school too. There are almost no teachers left, the surviving students will be scared. -
- Oh, thank goodness she's not here. Now I protect, but it's a good cause. -
Enoch is in front of his mother Cosmos, she says to him.
- Do you want to talk to your "brother"? -
- No, he has enough to do now, without asking him to accompany me. Too bad I won't be there for his party. I'll call you when I can. -
- I don't think you'll mind, although I admit that thanks to your technology, I have a great son. Whatever happens, I'll always be with you. Even though you're already over 100 years old. -
- MOTHER?! -
Enoch blushed and shouted, his friends smiled. They already knew his secret and they didn't care. They were all equipped and ready to leave, but instead of using their Surcadoras, they walked until they reached the limits where the spark that Dolen had created, had turned into a white and very luminous portal. Lionel said.
- Well my friends, it's time to fight with all our might, who knows what power Dolen has now, Heartless, Nobody or Unversed? Let's not hesitate, but if we see people, it's our priority. Ready? -
- We're ready. -
- All right, let's go, let's go, let's go. -
The three held hands as Lionel spoke. As they let go the three jumped into the portal, a flash formed and the portal disappeared into thin air. The three of them are floating in that moving luminous corridor, all in white, light yellow and beige. There was something in that corridor that stalked them and they knew it was dangerous, but the objects that were assigned to them began to glow and the Dream Eater returned to their current appearance ready to face whatever it was. But the presence disappeared. Enoch looked down the corridor and said.
- Look, the end of the road. Now we'll know where we'll end up. -
The mere fact of ending up in a strange land will trigger events for the salvation of all. Will the Straw Hats and the Bringers fight united or divided?
