Chapter 27: Monstro Part 2

Sora, Donald and Goofy were racing against the clock looking for the kidnapped Pinocchio. They were afraid that the mad man of Captain Nemo might harm Gepetto if they didn't return in time. And with that drunk man Jack Sparrow around... Sora knew what he had to do. He will use his Keyblade against them.

"I sure understand that poor Mr. Gepetto. I know his pain." said Goofy as he was running.

"Not now Goofy." said Donald.

Sora stopped in his tracks and looked at Donald. "Be nice to him." said Sora firmly. He looked up at Goofy and smiled. Eversince Traverse Town, Goofy was Sora's favorite companion. When Goofy gave him that hug and even sang to him to calm down made him feel safe for the first time since Destiny Islands was destroyed. Donald wasn't so much his favorite. He did have his good moments, but sometimes he was hot headed.

"I'm just saying we go no time." said Donald feeling as if he was being pinned against a wall.

"Let's keep going guys! Gepetto is awaiting us." said Goofy. Sora ran towards Goofy and whispered in his ear.

"If he gives you trouble again, tell me."

"Oh it's okay. Donald and I go way back. We argue from time to time like brothers." said Goofy.

"I'm sorry to be cold Goofy, but now is not the time for sentiments." said Donald.

"We were just talking about Gepetto here dude. You didn't need to sound so mean." said Sora.

Donald wanted to say more, but kept his beak shut. He knew if he continued, Sora might fight him back. And Donald knew he was in the wrong. But he didn't want to admit it. Just then, the group found Pinocchio, in the clutches of Riku who was standing there.

"RIKU!?" cried Sora.

"Oh, is that your friend from the Islands?" asked Goofy.

"Something is wrong." said Donald grabbing his wand. Even Sora coudln't help but feel something was not right. Riku was there, holding Pinocchio and the little ant like Heartless dancing around him as if they were his pets. Sora was not an idiot to figure things out.

"Your with them? The animals that destroyed our island? And why do you have Pinocchio in your arms? Give him back to us." said Sora sternly.

"Sora, this is the only way." replied Riku.

"The only way for what? Are you the one taking the princecess away from home? Was Jasmine your doing?" asked Sora.

Riku replied. "I don't know what your talking about."

"Tell me the truth! Alice going missing, Jasmine... you know exactly what I'm talking about! The heartless are there with you by your side. How come they are not running away?" said Sora.

"It's to save Kairi Sora! Maleficent has her and perhaps with Pinicchio's heart, he might even save her! Join me Sora! Help me save Kairi!" cried Riku.

"No! Not like this! Maleficent is probably fooling you! From what I learned, she is behind the Heartless and everything bad happening along with the old bald man! Perhaps they are in leauge! I don't know! But if you side with those things, they will take your heart! Everything will be for nothing! And Pinocchio cannot be a sacrificial lamb! Kairi would never allow that!" cried Sora.

"Then you leave me no choice you bastard." said Riku as he snapped his fingers. The heartless vanished and a giant one appeaerd with a cage on it's belly and with a dreadful look on it's face.

Sora, Donald and Goofy rushed in to defeat the monster and then out of pure luck or whatever one would call it, Sora quickly ran towards Riku and punches him in the face. Upon doing that, Sora grabbed Pinocchio and ran out.

"Donald! Goofy! I got Pinocchio! Let's get out of here!" cried Sora.

"You will regret this Sora! I will come after you and the Heartless will take your heart away!" cried Riku. After everyone left, Riku covered his mouth, unsure of what he just said. In that moment, Maleficent arrived and patted Riku's back.

"You are one step closer to getting Kairi back. And maybe your family." she whispered softly like a mother. Riku felt entranced by Maleficent's soothing motherly voice and nodded. The witch smiled and opened a dark portal.


Upon arriving towards the wrecked ships, Pinocchio woke up and reunited with his father.

"Oh Pinocchio! I thought I would never see you again!" cried Gepetto.

"Where's Captain Nemo?" asked Donald.

"That drunk Pirate knocked him out cold and took him to his submarine." said Gepetto.

"Well what ever happened, let's get out of here. I think the Whale is about to sneeze!" cried Goofy as the vibration of the place began to intensify.

"Come to our Gummi Ship! We'll take you someplace safe!" cried Sora as he pulled Gepetto's hand.

"Are you sure?" asked Donald.

"To save a life? Yes!" cried Sora.

"But what about your friend?" asked Goofy.

"Riku? I don't know... maybe his heartless friends might be able to help him." said Sora coldly.

Everyone got inside the ship and then in that moment, Monstro sneezed, letting the Gummi Ship fly into space in hyper speed.

Meanwhile, on the Nautilus, Captain Nemo woke up in his cabin and noticed that the jewels and treasure he had locked up in his cabin was gone. He didn't care. To him, treasures were simply materialistic human trash. Just then, he got up from the floor to see Xehanort standing there reading one of his books.

"Master Xehanort. You have come here. I apologize that my ship is in disrepair." said Captain Nemo.

"Do not worry old friend. I fixed the ship for you. I wanted to let you know that you did a job well done. Now that Sora and Riku have seen eachother, it's only a matter of time before things play out by themselves. Take me to the Mysterious Tower. I want a word with Master Yen Sid." said Xehanort.

"Isn't it a little too soon to see him? You told me that you were going to see him after Kingdom Hearts was opened." said Captain Nemo.

"That witch Maleficent is doing things that are interfering with my plans. I wish to speed things up before I lose it all." said Xehanort.

"As you wish my lord." said Captain Nemo.

Unbeknowist to them, Jack Sparrow was spying on them from a hiding spot, using a shell as some sort of recorder. Sparrow quietly went into an abandoned cabin, and locked himself there with his loot. He quickly spoke through the shell quietly.

"Oi. It's just as we feared. The old man is speeding things along. And he's heading towards the old wizard's castle? What now little mouse?" asked Sparrow through the shell.

On the other end was a squecky yet friendly cheery voice. "I'm on my way to the tower. Thank you Jack. But how will you get back home?"

"Sea turtles mate. Besides, I'm in no rush to get home. I still owe Davy Jones those one hundred souls you know." said Sparrow.

"Take care Captain." said the mousy like voice.

"Take care mousy mousy." said Jack on the other end.

After that, King Mickey put the shell away and looked up at the sky where he was. "You are not going to hurt my master Xehanort."