Chapter 10: Ant Island Part 2

Sora, Donald and Goofy quickly left the ant hill and headed towards the large plants outside. They noticed a ton of ants doing some work such as carrying some food to a large leaf that was on a rock. Sora looked and noticed one ant fall to the ground.

"Hey!" cried Sora as he ran towards the unfortunate ant. "Are you okay?" he asked. Donald and Goofy got closer. "I'm fine. Just a little exhausted." replied the ant.

"Can you explain to us what is going on?" asked Donald.

"Are you three with the warrior bugs Flik brought?" asked the ant.

"We are different kind of warriors." said Goofy with a big grin.

Sora quickly spoke. "Why is everyone a little gloomy? And why do you need warriors? We really couldn't speak to Flik." said Sora.

"We are slaves young bug. Slaves. The Grasshoppers have demanded us to give them food every year." said the ant.

"Why them?" asked Sora.

"For protection. Hopper, the leader of the Grasshoppers has protected our colony from other insects. But it's all a lie. He demands outrageous amounts of food, and here we are suffering at his hands. Flik left to find warriors that will fight Hopper." said the ant.

"He sounds like a tyrant." said Donald rolling his eyes.

"Where is this Hopper now?" asked Goofy.

"Probably in his hideout. It's in the outskirts of our land. Ant Island is a secluded place far from the city." said the ant.

Sora looked around and saw the sad looking ants. They were all one huge village, just like his Destiny Islands. Back home, the islanders looked out for one another, as a large and loving community. Sure it was not perfect, and the islanders had their fueds or imperfections from time to time, but they were one people. Sora saw that in the ants that day. And he felt terrible to leave them like this.

He knew he had his own wishes. He wanted to search for Riku, Kairi, and perhaps any trace of his people alive out there. But he had the Keyblade. Not only that, but Donald was a wizard and Goofy was a knight. And by the looks of things, this Hopper sounded like the old man Sora met back home. The one who perhaps was responsible for the island's destruction.

The trio took the ant to the infirmary and they had a small meeting. "Guys, I know we must search for your King and for my family and friends. But these guys need our help. The Heartless are here, then there's this keyhole you guys mentioned. And perhaps this Hopper is the cause of the Heartless here. Why don't we help them?" asked Sora.

"Your intentions are noble Sora. But we have to remember our mission." said Donald.

"Donald, perhaps Sora is right. Besides, the King DID say that we must stick with Sora at all costs. You read his letter. Let's do this as a team." said Goofy.

"But this is not the way!" said Donald.

"What way? There is no way. We are strangers to this world, and we just met a couple of bugs that need help." said Sora.

"But..." protested Donald.

"If we do this, we might find what we are looking for. Perhaps your king left us a message or anything. Besides, the inhabitants of this world might know something we don't." said Sora.

"Wow, you think ahead. Good thinking Sora." said Goofy.

"Okay you guys. Say we do this, and by some miracle we save this world. What if we don't find anything?" asked Donald.

"Then you were right and we were wrong. Simple as that." said Sora.

"Simple and Clean no pun intended. A Hyuck!" said Goofy.

Donald shook his head. "Fine." he said.

Jiminy came up to them. "Friends. I spoke with the Queen. And guess what?! Flik and the circus bugs are going to do something huge!" said Jiminy.


It didn't take long for the trio to learn that Flik and the Circus bugs found out that Hopper was terrified of Birds. As a result, they came up with a huge plan. They are to construct a bird made out of leaves and wood in order to frighten Hopper away from the island. Flik, who was the inventor of the island, made the blueprints, showed them to the Queen and Princess Atta, and the plan was approved. Sora, Donald and Goofy agreed to help out with the contruction and so it was that work began.

Little by little, the fake bird was made faster than intended. With the help of Sora, Donald and Goofy as well as the extra hands of the Circus Bugs, the bird came to be complete in a matter of days. During this time, Sora got to smile more often. Working as a large community brought him back to his island. From time to time, he would close his eyes and when he heard the ants speak to one another, he would imagine his island. It was as if the destruction of the islands never happened.

Donald and Goofy both felt Sora's good vibes. "You know, I feel like he likes helping out folks. That's a good quality for a boy his age don't you think?" asked Goofy.

"Yeah. But he's way to naive. Not every world we will visit will have friendly people. Some enviorments are very hostile. Why, there's a world we haven't even stepped in yet, but I'm getting chills thinking about it. You know, Halloween Town." said Donald.

"Don't be scared of that. Every world has something scary from time to time." said Goofy.


Far from Ant Island, Hopper's hideout was under attack. The grasshoppers there were being torn to shreds and many of them were killed off. The only ones left alive were Hopper himself and his brother Molt. They were under the mercy of the Heartless for they came and attacked their hideout minutes earlier.

"Who the hell are you all?" demanded Hopper.

"Hopper, these are killer bugs!" cried Molt.

"Shut up idiot! I know they are bugs! But what are they?!" cried Hopper.

Just then, old man Xehanort appeared. "You must be Hopper" he said.

"Who are you and what are you doing to my grasshoppers!?" demanded Hopper.

"I am Xehanort. I am a researcher and devoted ally to the wicked. I came to offer my services to you great one." said Xehanort with a grin and motioning with his hands.

"Go on." said Hopper.

"The ants on Ant Island are planning to defy you. They are ready to overthrow you." said Xehanort.

"How do you know this?" asked Molt.

"I saw them. But there is a way to destroy them all and have control over them. I can give you my Heartless Warriors. In exchange, I want you to kill off the Queen, her daughters and the one they call Flik. They are the light of this world. Snuff them out and make this world yours." said Xehanort.

"What's in it for you? I can't just take your monsters like that you know. Not without knowing you are planning to stab me in the back." said Hopper.

"I give you my word." said Xehanort.

"I don't think you should do this Hoppie." said Molt.

Hopper looked at Molt and smiled. "The grasshoppers were the strongest ones here, until they showed up. If we take over Ant Island, then we don't need to worry about them causing a rebellion. Let's go Molt! Let's ride!" he demanded as the Heartless then grew wings and flew into the air following Hopper. Xehanort watched with a smile and cackeld with delight.

"All hell is about to break loose in this world. I wonder how the boy will handle such a feat."