Mrs Tyler came down the stairs and into the living room with a couple of small shoe boxes. Both the boys and herself knelt onto the floor as she opened the box and it revealed pictures that were from the 1980s. She dug through it before she pulled out a certain picture to hand to Finn. There were five teens in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
"Nikki's father and I were also protectors of the Disney Parks. We were picked by Wayne to be a part of a hologram program that our DHIs were the icons for Disneyland as we were chosen to be host guides. And at night, we would use our hologram forms to protect the park at night from the Overtakers."
Finn couldn't believe what she was saying. He didn't noticed his jaws dropped. David also had his jaws dropped.
"So, are you saying that there were Kingdom Keepers back in the past?" David finally spoke up after a long moment of silence.
"Well, we wouldn't call ourselves the Kingdom Keepers. Back then, we were called the Dream Makers. It's an odd name, but it was our mission to protect the joy and innocence of the Disney Parks from those who wanted to destroy it. Not just the Overtakers, but those who want so much to destroy the name of Disney. And they would send their people to make sure of that."
"If this is true, then what happened to the team?" Finn asked her with a concerned look.
Mrs Tyler signed. "Something happened to a member of our team. Nikki's father's friend, Greg used the computer system when it was first used in the parks. One day, there was a storm and it turned off the power. Greg was trapped in the computer. We tried everything to get him back. But by the time the power was back on, his DHI was already lost and destroyed in the system. And he never woke up."
Those words put shivers down both David and Finn. They turned to each other. "You mean, that could happen to Nikki?" David turned to Mrs Tyler with a worried look.
Mrs Tyler sniffled, nodding her head. "I can't believe this is happening again." She sobbed. "Now it's happening to my own daughter."
Finn placed a hand onto her shoulder. "We're going to get her back, Mrs Tyler. I'm not letting her suffer the same fate. We will do everything in our power to get her back. My mother's coming over and she'll be here to support you."
Mrs Tyler glanced at Finn as he spoke to her, hanging her head downwards. "If only I can go get her myself. But my DHI isn't in the system anymore." She then glanced up at Finn again. "Both of you get her home safely. I'm counting on you."
Finn give her an ensuring nod, but was still frowning. He then turned to David with a serious glance. "We need to gather the others and discuss the plan to save Nikki."
David nodded in an agreement before rushing with Finn out of the house.
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Maybeck ran over to the front of Finn's school. Already, Charlene, David, Amanda, and Jess were there. Philby and Willa were unable to attend due to being stuck at school for a project, but they had their phones in case they were needed for the rescue party.
"Alright, Whitman. How are we going to save Nikki? And without doing something ridiculous." Maybeck asked as he folded his arms. Inwardly, he too was worried for Nikki. Imagining if he too got stuck in the computer, he wouldn't know how he would handle it. It made him feel awful for Nikki who was stuck there.
Finn already had a plan in mind, knowing it was something Nikki would do if one of them were either captured or trapped. But he also knew the risks of it. Both she and David had risked their safety and free time to rescue them from the Overtakers and find clues for Wayne.
"Well, there is a plan. Though all of you will not like it." Finn said worriedly, but he kept his calm, serious tone. "But, in order to find Nikki, we need to jump into the computers and search for her. We'll have to sneak into the Magic Kingdom tonight in our DHI forms. A couple of you will stand guard close to the control towers while the others will jump into the computers."
"I'll volunteer to go into the computers." David spoke up first, wanting to go in there to find Nikki.
Amanda frowned, gently placing a hand on David's back. "We know you want to find Nikki. But, with your powers. It might go out of control like it did in the water. If they go out of control, it could turn off the power or cause damage with the computer."
"But…" David stared at her with a sad glance.
"Amanda's right. David. Besides, you and Amanda will be needed to stand guard in case the OTs start looking around for us." Finn instructed to him.
David signed, not liking the idea of just standing there while Nikki was in trouble. But they were right. He wasn't sure how his powers would react in the computer. And he didn't want to be the one to...make Nikki disappear forever.
"Alright, I'll do it." He responded.
"I'll go for you, David." Maybeck stepped forward. "It was my fault for not stopping her when she first discover the use of the computers. Now, I want to get her back as much as you do."
"Thanks, Maybeck." David smiled over at him, grateful for his help.
"Alright, then we must do this by tonight. Also we need to be prepared." Finn said in a serious tone, instructing the team. "Last time, the Overtakers set up a trap to capture us. This could also be a trap. So we must be aware for anything. We'll search the Magic Kingdom first. Then move on from there."
"Nikki could be anywhere in the parks. Or they could be using her as bait to lure us in." Philby added, trying so hard not to show his concern.
"Then we'll have to be smarter and avoid the traps." Finn said, still explaining the plan. It didn't matter the risks, they couldn't just leave a team member behind. And Nikki was their friend. And he couldn't lose another friend like Dillard. Not again…
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It was around close to midnight when David found himself laying on the ground close to Main Street. He lifted his hand, seeing that he had the blue bright outlines on his skin. Meaning he went into his hologram state. He glanced up and found Finn giving him a smile and offering a hand to him.
"It's about time you woke up." Finn joked around, remembering Maybeck said something like that to him a few years back.
David held the other teen's hand as he's helped up from the ground. Maybeck was next to them after waking up not too long ago.
"Alright, let's get started." Maybeck rubbed his hands together.
"If we find the OTs, then Nikki won't be far behind." Finn said, looking around the dark, empty street. It was something he was used to, but usually the complete silence would make him very concern.
David didn't hesitate on where he should go. He was already marching towards the direction of Main Street. Finn stopped him by gripping his shoulder.
"I know you want to find her, but we can't wonder off alone. Or else you'll get captured as well." Finn tried to ensure him, but David pulled away.
"I don't care. If anyone dared to lay a hand on me, or Nikki, then they will learn my fury." He said in a dark tone before moving onwards.
"David…" Finn wanted to stop him, but Maybeck firmly placed a hand onto his shoulder.
"Let him go. He knows how to handle himself. The guy literally carried lightning bolts as weapons. If we don't hear from him in a short while, we'll look for him" Maybeck said to him.
Finn wanted to argue, but held it in. Knowing Maybeck did have a good point. Even though he didn't like the idea of one of the Keepers wandering off alone. It was a chance for the Overtakers to capture them so easily. It happened too many times. But David was a Fairlie. Like Amanda, in which they both had powers beyond anyone's imagination. He still couldn't understand it. Even if he was dating one of those Fairlies.
"Let's get going. We'll search Tomorrowland while David looks into Fantasyland." Finn said before leading the way with Maybeck down the street. They made sure to stay hidden in the shadows so the OTs, or their followers wouldn't find them.
As they were heading towards the Partner's Statue of Walt and Mickey, Finn spotted two very small figures heading in their direction. He quickly recognized them as the two famous chipmunks, Chip and Dale.
"Hello, Keepers!" Dale happily exclaimed before Chip covered his mouth quickly.
"Shh! Keep it down, dummy." Chip strictly told him before both turned to the two boys.
"Oh great. Now we're talking to Chipmunk." Maybeck said in a not amused tone. Finn wanted to say something to him, but he knew there were too much of an important task in hand instead of arguing with him.
"Umm..could you two help us out?" Finn tried to knelt to their level to speak with them. "Our friend, Nikki was captured by the villains. Have you seen her around here?"
"Oh! Cindy's friend!" Dale said with excitement. Mentioning Cinderella, the character that helped Nikki and David before.
"Yes, we've seen her." Chip nodded before both chipmunks frowned. "The nasty people carried her here. She was taken to Tomorrowland."
Both boys were silent for a moment, staring at each other before turning back to the chipmunks.
"Do you think you can lead us to where they've taken her?" Finn asked them.
"Yup! Yup!" Dale replied.
"We sure can." Chip answered after him.
Finn rose and looked over at Maybeck. "We should find David and tell him."
"But what if they decide to move her while we look for him. We need to move fast to get to Nikki in case they try anything. I know we shouldn't split up, but we might have to for this time." Maybeck suggested.
Finn didn't like this, but what else could he do. "In case anything happens, Philby and Willa can teleport us back. Or if that doesn't work, Charlene and Amanda can come looking for us and Jess can get Wayne and explain everything."
"It's worth a shot." Maybeck nodded before both of the boys split ways into different directions of the park. Finn following the chipmunks while Maybeck went the opposite direction to find David. Unknown to Maybeck, a figure began to follow him closely.