Chapter 22

"Whoa. This place does live up to its name.", said Gray.

The group arrived at the old mansion, hoping to find clues on bringing Roxas back. Sora looked around, sounding anxious. He then stopped and look at the white curtains from the window at the corner of the mansion, still blowing. Suddenly, Sora felt like Roxas for a moment when he first saw those curtains. Sora then stop spacing out and saw Donald and Goofy still looking at the door, while the Fairy Tail members were wondering around the entrance.

"Whaddaya think, guys? This place is even creepier than I remember." Sora finally said.

"You were here before?", asked Lucy.

"Yeah.", Sora answered. "The first time: we woke up from a nap we took for a year, though we don't remember how we fell asleep. They told me that it was to regain my lost memories and that they needed Roxas to wake me up because he hold the rest of my memories and that he was my Nobody."

"I wonder how Roxas-san felt about being your Nobody.", said Wendy.

"He felt upset by all of it. Being used by the Organization and giving up his life to return to me.", said Sora sadly.

"Don't worry. We will bring him back, he deserves a happy life too.", said Laxus. Hearing what Laxus said made Sora smile.

"Yeah. But still, this place creeps me out.", said a nervous Happy.

"Well, they do say that this mansion is haunted.", said Goofy.

Hearing this made Donald, Lucy, and Wendy scared.

"I don't want to go in if there are creepy things in there.", said Lucy as Donald and Wendy nodded with her.

"Don't worry 'bout it. I'll still burn them to a crisp!", said Natsu.

"But you'll just destroy the mansion.", said Charle.

Suddenly, hand was a Sora's shoulder, along with a greeting

"Hey there."

This made Sora jumped and Sora, Donald, Goofy, Lucy, and Wendy screamed. But it turns out it was just Hayner, Pence, and Olette.

Sora sighed with relief and then angrily said, "Thanks for the heart attack!"

"Oh, what? Did I scare you?", said Hayner sarcastically.

This made Donald jump. "Not a chance!"

"Yeah, we fought worse things! This is nothing!", said Lucy.

"Our bad.", said a smiling Olette.

"You got any leads?", asked Gajeel.

Pence nodded. "Nope, 'fraid not. The asking around thing was a total bust."

"Yup. This old mansion is our last hope.", said Hayner.

"You guys ready?", asked Olette.

"Another Twilight Town awaits!", said Pence

"Yeah, I'm fired up!", shouted Natsu.

"Were not fighting anyone, Natsu.", sighed Sora.

Everyone then enter into the Computer Room. The Fairy Tail mages were impress by the technology they have never seen before.

"What is this?", asked Lucy.

"You never seen computers before?", asked Hayner. The mages nodded.

"They are call computers.", said Pence. "A device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming."

"Sounds like Hibiki's Archive Magic.", said Gray.

Pence then ran up to a computer with a chair in front of it.

"Here we go!", he said. "The password was...uh… 'sea-salt ice cream,' right?"

The screen changed.

"Okay, I'm in. Let's get that transporter working..."

Suddenly, the screen started flashing red lights, annoying Pence.

"Oh, man. The transporter's been protected.", said a disappointed Pence.

"Protected from what?", asked Sora.

"I guess from us? We can't use it to get to the other Twilight Town."

"Why not? It worked before! We sent Sora there!", asked a frustrated Hayner.

"Well that was then, and this is now."

"And there's no other way?", asked Olette.

"None that I know."

"This thing makes no sense.", said Natsu. "Maybe if I break something, it will trigger something, right?"

"Don't you dare!", everyone yelled.

Suddenly, they all heard a ringtone. The same one on the Gummi Ship. Sora then grab the Gummiphone and answered it, revealing to be Ienzo, Levy, and Fired.

"Hello, Sora. You wouldn't happen to be in front of a computer?", Ienzo asked.

"Huh? Well...yeah.", answered Sora. "But how'd you know that?"

"Me, Levy, and Fried were tinkering with Ansem's computer-you know, to decrypt the Code that was left in it? And we noticed that someone had logged in from another terminal. I figured it might be you."

"Oh! Yeah, the log terminal.", said Sora, 'realizing' what he saying.

"You don't know what he said.", said Donald.

"Oh, and what, you do?", asked Sora sarcastically.

Hearing this made Ienzo, Levy, and Fried laugh while Goofy said, "I know I haven't got a clue."

"Still don't know what's happening.", said an annoyed Natsu.

"Laxus. I hope you are doing well.", said Fried.

"Were doing fine, just fighting some Heartlesses.", answered Laxus.

"The enemy will never know what will hit them, that's my Laxus!", said Fried.

"Then, uhh...who was it that logged in?", asked Ienzo.

"Oh, hi there. This is Pence. I'm the one who logged into the computer."

"Good. As long as it's a user that we know we can trust.", said Ienzo.

"No kidding. We don't want the Organization to take the information were researching.", said Levy.

"Yup, but, I'm kind of stuck of the programs is protected, so...I can't run it."

"Which program?", asked Ienzo.

"The transporter to the other Twilight Town!", Hayner snapped. "It's the only way to find Roxas. You gotta help us."

This made Ienzo gasp. "Another Twilight Town?"

"How is there another world with the same characteristics as the other?", question Fried.

"I don't know.", said Levy.

"And a 'transporter'?", question Ienzo. "Okay… A virtual town inside the computer, made of data."

Jiminy then appeared on Sora's shoulder and said, "A datascape! Fellas…"

Goofy explain. "Mm-hmm, we've seen one. That's what we used once to investigate Jiminy's Journal."

"Maybe I can do something. Pence, let's get a network set up. My address here is...", said Ienzo.

It took awhile for Pence and Ienzo to work out their computer works. So everyone took a nap inside the computer room. Gajeel, Lily, and Laxus were leaning against the wall, Natsu was on the floor sleeping along with Erza, Happy, Wendy, and Charle. Gray was sleeping against the wall while Juvis was sleeping on his chest happily. Sora, Donald, Goofy, Hayner, and Olette were sleeping while standing.

After a while, Ienzo then said, "Okay, sharing is enabled."

Everyone then woke up. Gray notice Juvia on him and woke her up by shaking her right shoulder, making her happy. Being able to sleep on and woken up by Gray-sama is a truly blessed moment, she thought.

"Huh? Were you able to fix it?", asked Sora.

"Now that our two computers have been successfully networked together, i can take control of the terminal there and change the privileges…"

"And Roxas?"

"Yes. For the virtual world to be completely realized, Ansem the Wise would've included Roxas's full data in the construction. Meaning, somewhere on your machine there's a log of that data that-Uhh...basically, we can decipher Ansem's Code more quickly, and we can analyze the virtual Twilight Town while we're at it."

"Okay. Great! I can't computer so...do that."

Ienzo sighed. "Glad you're following along. Don't worry, we'll handle it."

"Don't worry, Sora. Were still in the same boat on this computer stuff.", said Levy.

"Chip and Dale will be helping as well on this end.", said Fried.

"We'll call you back as soon as we know anything more." said Ienzo.

"Thanks.", Sora responded.

"Oh, before I forget-a bit of troubling news." said Ienzo.

"Elaborate.", said Erza

"It's about one of the Organization's former members. You knew him as Vexen- but to us he was Ansem's apprentice Even. He was recompleted like the rest of us, but hadn't regained consciousness yet. Then, sometime after Lea left, Even vanished."

"Do you think it was Xehanort who kidnap him?", asked Lucy.

"Possibly. Aeleus and Dilan- the two you knew as Lexaeus and Xaldin-they went out looking for him, but...he's just gone. And I'm starting to worry."

"You think he's on their side?", asked Sora.

"I think it's a real possibility. He's a devious researcher. You should be careful."

"Alright. Thanks.", said Sora as he hug up.

Hayner gasp. "Oh no! We got work! I totally forgot." Hayner then made his way towards the exit.

Pence then said, "Really? But what about all this?"

"Hey, both are important. We're gonna need some cash to go to the beach. Also, don't forget the pretzels. Gotta buy four now."

"Aw. Now you made me hungry.", Natsu wined.

Pence got confused on what Hayner said and began counting his fingers and then said, "Ohh, I get it."

"He's thinking ahead.", said Olette.

"Later, Sora!", said Hayner.

"Yeah. See ya, Hayner!", Sora responded.

"Bye, Donald! Goofy!", said Olette.

"Goodbye!", Donald and Goofy responded

"It was a pleasure to meet you.", said Wendy.

"Let's hang out again sometime, when all the craziness is over.", said Natsu.

"Yeah!", said Hayner.

"Oh, and since I'm manning the computer here, you guys're in charge of earning my share.", said Pence.

"No pretzel for Pence.", Hayner responded as he and Olette ran off laughing.

"Hey!"

"So what's next?", asked Goofy as they were leaving the mansion.

"Want to go back to town?", asked Donald.

"Yes. I got bored with that computer whatever stuff. I want food.", said Natsu.

As they exit the gate, Natsu then stop and then hold out his right are to stop everyone. He began to sniff the air with a serious look on his face.

"Natsu, what's wrong?", asked Sora.

"Did you find any food or any yummy fish?", asked Happy.

"I don't think that's it.", said Wendy.

Natsu then stop sniffing and finally said, "I know were not only ones in this area, so show yourself coward!"

Suddenly, they all heard a voice behind them. "That was impressive. So, you think you can bring Roxas back?"

Everyone turn around and saw Ansem, Seeker of Darkness leaning against the wall.

"Ansem!", said an angry Sora.

"Is he the one who controls the Heartless?", asked Erza. Sora nodded.

A dark corridor appeared next to Ansem and someone came through, revealing to be Xemnas.

"Xemnas!"

"He controls the Nobodies!", said Lucy.

"Roxas should never have existed in the first place. What you seek is impossible.", said Xemnas.

"Roxas does exist. His heart's inside my heart.", Sora responded back.

"Also, we should say the same thing about you, dumbass!", said Natsu.

"You tell them, Natsu!", said Happy.

Instead of being insulted, Xemnas smiled and said, "Yes, your right. We were never supposed to exist. Yet we were brought back for a special purpose."

"And what is this purpose?", Erza demanded.

"While the Seven Guardians of Light are gathering it's members, we Seekers of Darkness are still gather our members."

"You are Fairy Tail, correct?", asked Ansem.

"Yeah! And don't you forget it, bub!", said Gajeel.

"We won't. You have got our attention quite well. From what we heard, your powers are extraordinary and could be equal to the power of the Keyblade."

"I guess you guys want to use us, huh?", said Gray. "Well, too bad. We are not spending our time with losers like you! We will bring Roxas back." Everyone in Fairy Tail nodded in agreement.

Xemnas continued. "So be it. But, if there was an unlikely event you did manage to separate the two, where is it you think you can put his heart?"

"Well...Roxas used to live in the other Twilight Town, right? So, I'm just gonna put him back there.", said Sora.

"Do you even realize what your saying?", said Ansem. "The other Twilight Town is just data."

"A heart can live anywhere. Even inside data. There are hearts all around us."

Goofy thought for a moment. "Ansem and Xemnas used to be part of the same person, right? But look. Now, they exist separately just fine. If they can do it, then I don't see any reason why you and Roxas can't find a way."

"Oh...yeah!", said Sora.

"Yeah! You tell 'em, Captain Goofy!", said Donald.

They all face Ansem and Xemnas. "You can't stop us from bringing him back.", said Juvia.

"In that case, by all means.", said Ansem

"Nothing will please us more than Roxas's return, of course.", Xemnas

"You wish. He'll never answer to you again.", said Sora

"Still so blind. A Nobody is what's left behind when one gives his heart to darkness. There is only one way to bring Roxas back, which is for you to give your heart up as well. Sora, have you finally decided to call upon the darkness?"

"What?"

"Go on then. The shadows are never out of reach.", said Ansem.

"If you guys are just here to mock us, then just leave. Or else will beat some sense into you.", said Laxus as everyone got into their fighting stance.

Lucy then grab Loke's key and shouted, "Open, Gate of the Lion! Loke!"

Loke then appeared next to Lucy and said, "Lucy's knight has arrived!"

Ansem and Xemnas took notice of Lucy's magic.

"She can use summoning magic?", question Xemnas.

"Lucy, you look wonderful today. Have you considered of going out with me?", asked Loke.

"Make them see stars and I might think about.", Lucy responded.

"Let me join in!", said an eager Natsu as he ignited his fist.

What is this power?, Ansem thought in awe. This boy…

The Heartless and Nobody began smirk. Ansem then summon Neoshadows behind the group while Xemnas summon Dusk. The group turned around and began fighting the monsters. But before Natsu and Lucy could do anything, they were suddenly pulled away from the group. Ansem had summon his Guardian and it grab Natsu while Xemnas hold Lucy via a neck lock.

"Let us go, bastard!", shouted Natsu as he struggle to break free.

"Sora! Loke!", shouted Lucy.

"Let them go now!", Sora demanded.

"Now, set your heart free.", said both Ansem and Xemnas as they left with Natsu and Lucy.

"Wait!", said Sora as he ran after them,

"Natsu!", shouted Happy.

"Lucy!", shouted Loke.

"Sora!", Donald shouted as they were being surrounded.

Sora hesitated: should he go after them or stay and fight? Then Erza said, "We can worry about them later, they are capable of handling themselves. Right now, we to eliminate them!"

"But-!"

"We've known Natsu and Lucy for a long time.", said Gray. "They will be alright."

"Alright!", said Sora as he charge at the monsters. "It's not darkness. Not if it helps him!"