Chapter 18: Olympus Part 3

Sora, Donald, Goofy, Dinahi, and Arthur were now in a gym class under Phil's crazy routines. During their week there, they spent time running laps, doing push ups, running the mile, and they also did intense weight lifting. Sora felt as if his legs and arms were about to fall apart. Donald was in the same boat as he was. The duck had no stamina what so ever. To Sora's surprise however, Goofy was athletically good! Because of how skinny he was, and flexible when it came to certain work outs, he somehow managed to pass them, in his usual Goofy way of course. He would fall, trip, and sometimes got himself in painful looking situations that looked either comical or dangerous, but no matter the situation, he kept his chin up.

Arthur on the other hand was struggling. He would sometimes sit out, or do something else entirely. Because of this, Phil had him carry most of the work out equipment out into the field. In other words, he became a chore boy. Dinahi however held his own and he was far more advanced than the others. Hercules was impressed with Dinahi's performance. One night, a day before their battle against Hades, Hercules and Phil were talking in the lobby privately. They were hoping no one was following them.

"What do you think of them so far Herc?" asked Phil.

"The boy who looks like a hunter, Dinahi was it? He's actually better than everyone else. But why is Hades after that one boy with the Key Sword thing?" asked Hercules.

"I don't know. Hades showed up the day he came by." said Phil.

"I feel like we are putting that boy in danger just for being here. Why don't I pay my Father a visit? Perhaps he could help the boy out." said Hercules.

"Help him with what out? To hide him? To make him stronger? Hell no. Remember, strength comes from the heart. And Zeus won't be able to help the boy out like that. Especially since we made a deal with your good for nothing Uncle." said Phil.

"Please don't call him that. Hades is so NOT my family." said Hercules.

"Well here's my suggestion. Have Dinahi do all the work, and that walking dog man guy too. The duck can sit out for all I care, and so will chore boy. It's Sora I'm a little worried for." said Phil.

"We can put him with Wart. The chore boy." said Hercules.

"We'll see tomorrow. If there is even a tomorrow to consider." said Phil. They both ended the conversation and Sora was listening while hiding in the hallway. After they left, Sora couldn't help but feel helpless and lonely again. He couldn't do a thing back on Ant Island, and on The Mysterious Tower, Yen Sid fought the Heartless. Sora knew he had to make a stand for himself. He couldn't do it like this. He needed to get back up on his feet.


Kairi was in the heart feeling helpless and lonely as well. She had found that inside Sora's heart, she could fly into the dark but not too far. One way or another, she had to land on the platform again. Ventus was sitting down on the glass, meditating."How much longer will we remain here?" asked Kairi."Until Sora finds a way to save us both. But I think I have found a way for you to save him. I just needed to close my eyes, and dream." said Ventus."What?" asked Kairi in confusion. Ventus opened both his eyes and they were glowing yellow. All of a sudden, colorful creatures of many colors appeard out of nowhere and they performed some sort of dance to brighten the heart."Kairi, I'm sorry this took long, but you must get out of here and help Sora! The Darkness... it's coming back with a fierce ferocity! Go!" he cried."Wait! How?!" cried Kairi.Just then, a portal opened and out came an angry Vanitas, holding a long sword. In that instant, he quickly struck Ven and Kairi screamed."No one is going anywhere! Sora's heart is your prison! Leave now, and you will die in the real world! No tell me Ventus, where is body?!" cried Vanitas."I will never talk to you monster!" said Ven, not losing his cool. Kairi was then released back to the ground, and she ran to Ventus by kneeling and rubbing his back."Please leave us alone." demanded Kairi."And you must be one of the princesses. Cool. You will be useful for our master plan." said Vanitas.Kairi and Ven didn't know what else to say. Vanitas was now there, and he was hungry for revenge.