"Don't assume your dreams are just fantasy. If you can imagine a world, believe in it. And dive in."
It was a pleasant Saturday morning as Nocturne and her sisters were just relaxing the days away. Except that Nocturne was a girl on a mission: To find the remaining Thalassa Shells and gain the answer to her mystery: The boy's identity. She was in her room gathering medical supplies, in case if she or anyone needs healing, food from the hotel restaurant, in case if she's hungry or not and finally, her keyblade, Starlight.
Nocturne: Okay. Medical supplies, check! Food, check! Keyblade? (Summons her keyblade and reverts it back) Check, check, check! (Puts her stuff in her messenger bag and in her thermal lunch box) I'm on my way to Camden Town! (She was heading to the Room Between to get to Camden Town from her room)
But when she was heading to the double doors, she bumped into her stepmother, Soleil.
Nocturne: Soleil?
Soleil: Nocturne?
Nocturne noticed that she was about to head out to the Room Between as well, she even saw that she has got her own bag ready.
Nocturne: Soleil...are you going somewhere?
Soleil: (Answered Nocturne in an awkward way) Uh...yeah?
Nocturne: Oh. Okay, what are we waiting for?
Soleil: Hold on, Nocturne. (Went outside of the Room Between) Aubade, come on let's go!
Aubade: Coming, Mom! (Aubade arrived at the Room Between as she was packed as well)
Nocturne: Aubade?! You're coming as well?
Aubade: Yup and besides, my mom hasn't had an adventure ever since she came back.
Soleil: This would be a family trip, Nocturne. Just you, me and Aubade in Camden Town. I've always wanted to meet a dalmatian family. I've heard that they don't even have a human. It's like a house full of dogs with no owner to take care of them, but themselves.
Nocturne: Well then, allow me to show you the way, Soleil. (Winks at her stepmother as she went through the World Gate to Camden Town)
Aubade: Well mom, ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Soleil: I sure am. This is just like old times, a family outing in a town. Just between two family members. (Giggling)
Soleil and Aubade went through the World Gate and as they passed through, Aubade went into her Furfrou form and Soleil into her new form.
Aubade: (As a Furfrou) Mom, you're a Lucario. That's the Aura Pokemon!
Soleil: (As a Lucario) I am? (Looks at herself) I am! Oh my gosh. I haven't felt like this when I was younger. I think I'll arrange this form very much.
Nocturne: (As a Lycanroc) (Waves at them from a distance) Hurry up, you two or I'm going to leave you! (Went on ahead to Dalmatian Street)
Aubade: Oh no, you're not! (Ran after Nocturne)
Soleil: Wait up, Aubade! You too, Nocturne! (Ran after her daughter and stepdaughter to Dalmatian Street)
(One trip to 101 Dalmatian Street later)
Nocturne came to the house first and rang the doorbell, after she noticed it from above. Soleil and Aubade came by after Nocturne rang the bell. Aubade was panting a bit and as for Soleil, she felt very good. After they arrive, the handprint scanner from the door activated and Dylan answered the door and noticed the girls' arrival.
Dylan: Hi Nocturne, Hi Aubade! How are you ladies doing? (Noticed Soleil) Who's this person with you? Another sibling of yours?
Aubade: Actually, Dylan. The woman that's behind me is my mom.
Soleil: So you must be Dylan, Nocturne told me a lot about you.
Dylan: She did? Well, I am quite the responsible one of the family, after all.
Dolly: (Coming from the house) BOW WACKA WOW!
Dylan: And...here comes the crazy one.
Dolly: (Arrived at the door) Who are you calling crazy! (Noticed the girls at the door) Nocturne and Aubade, you're here. (Noticed Soleil) Who's this?
Aubade: Oh yeah, Dolly, this is my mom. Mom, this is.
Soleil: Dolly! (Gives Dolly a pat on the head) You look pretty well today.
Dolly: Whoa. Aubade, your mom has quite the personality.
Aubade: I know. She's always like this when she's working at the maid cafe.
Dolly: Your mom works at a cafe?! That's kind of nice, but I prefer the awesome spots like the skate ramp. For instance, I even own a skateboard.
Nocturne: Oh yeah, me and Aubade have our own skateboards as well. Right, Aubade?
Aubade: Yeah! You made a wish and our rides are here. It's thanks to my necklace here. (Shows her necklace to Nocturne and Aubade showed hers)
Soleil: Oh my goodness. Those necklace charms. Those are the Crown and Star charms that you have on your necks. Are they?
Nocturne: Yeah. Mine has the crown and Aubade has the star.
Soleil: I see. I've noticed that you two have the same charm as mine.
Nocturne/Aubade: Huh?
Soleil closed her eyes and focused on her power of summoning her charm as well. It was the symbol of the sun and it had a familiar glow as the other necklace charms.
Aubade: Mom! You never told me you had one as well!
Soleil: Well sunshine, I had this charm when Lune and I had our wishes.
Aubade: What was the wish?
Soleil: It's a secret.
Aubade: Come on, mom. Tell me!
Nocturne: Okay, we're getting off track here. I've noticed that there are three shells left. So, I need to find those three and I'll receive my answer!
Dylan: (Thought) Wait a minute. Nocturne has found four so far...which means, could it be that shell I found in my tree house is the Thalassa Shell that she's looking for?
Dolly: Um...Dylan?
Dylan: Nocturne...can you come with me for a minute?
Nocturne: Sure thing, Dylan. Anything you want, I'll do it.
Dolly: Whoa, whoa, whoa! I ain't doing puppy duty without you bro! I'm not going to take care of the pups by myself, you know.
Soleil: If you like I would take care of the children for you.
Dolly: Hold on, you...want to take care...of the pups...with me?
Aubade: Of course she will, besides she loves children. Even if we smother her with our love.
Soleil: That is true, I really love my girls. So very much.
Dolly: Okay, if you would follow me. (Dolly leads the way, as Soleil made herself that home)
Aubade: I'll go help my mom out with Dolly to take care of the pups. You go see what Dylan has in store for you, Noct.
Nocturne: Got it! (Went outside to Dylan's tree house, as she waited for him to be ready)
(A few minutes later)
Dylan: Okay, Nocturne. I'm ready!
Nocturne: Ready or not, Dylan. Here I come! (Went up the tree house to see that inside was like a mini museum that you can interact with items) Wow!
Dylan: I know, right? It's a bit nerdy, huh?
Nocturne: Nerdy? More like historic! I didn't know you collected a lot of these stuff.
Dylan: Really? You...like my stuff?
Nocturne: Of course, there's even a museum floor that would allow you to interact with stuff. Along with our high-tech security system that protects anything from intruders.
Dylan: Oh my. I wish I would go to your hotel and see it.
Nocturne: Maybe I'll show you sometime. But anyways, what do you want for me, Dylan?
Dylan: Oh yeah. Nocturne, have you ever heard of Poodlewolf?
Nocturne: Poodlewolf? You mean half poodle and half wolf?
Dylan: Sort of. But he's an adventurer with a soft side. He's one of my favorite heroes and he has a proposition for you. (Gave her a note)
Nocturne: (Opens the note) "Nocturne, I am Poodlewolf and I came for a request to join me on a quest to find the Mystical Stone Of Catatonia." (Stops reading) What's Catatonia?
Dylan: That's a kingdom where it's ruled by the Cat Princess herself before the evil Lord Furball took over. Now that your question is answered, you mind keep reading the note?
Nocturne: Oh, there's more! "I would like to have you find the mystical stone before these unknown monsters would take the stone as well." (Growling) Why those meanies!
Dylan: (Thought) If this plays out nicely, the shell that I found must be connected to her. (Reality) So Nocturne, shall we adventure out to find the Mystical Stone Of Catatonia?
Nocturne: Poodlewolf, I accept your request! (Made a paw print stamp on the note) What are we waiting for, Dylan? Onward to adventure!
Dylan: That's what I like to hear! Let's move out!
Nocturne and Dylan went on a quest to find the Mystical Stone Of Catatonia. They went out of the house and head on over to the park where the quest is going to take place.
Dylan: Here we are, Catatonia!
It was actually a castle made out of cardboard and so are the other locations that makes this quest more challenging.
Nocturne: This isn't Catatonia. It's a cardboard castle. That looks like the kingdom.
Dawkins: Poodlewolf, you have arrived. (Noticed Nocturne) And with our esteemed adventurer, I see.
Dylan: It is indeed, that the adventurer has arrived with me, Inventicus.
Nocturne: Dawkins? Is that you?!
Dawkins: I don't know who is this "Dawkins" that you're talking about. My name is Inventicus.
Nocturne: Whatever. So where is this "Mystical Stone"?
Dylan: It is by the castle inside. But to get there, there are at least three keys that are guarded by the enemy.
Nocturne: Okay...now all we got to do is to get the three keys to the castle and take out the enemy within.
Dawkins: Correct! So, let's head on over to the first area.
Dylan: Lead the way, fellow adventurer!
Nocturne: Okay. I guess I'll do this "quest".
Nocturne, Dylan and Dawkins went to the first area of "Catatonia" and it was at the playground.
Dawkins: Here we are, the Castle Town!
Nocturne: Aren't we at the playground?
Dylan: This is the Castle Town of Catatonia and I sense that there's a key somewhere in this area. We need to spread out and find the key before the enemy strikes.
Nocturne: Fine, this is going to get a little bit weird with these two. (Went into the "Castle Town" to find the first key)
They kept on searching and searching in the "Castle Town", as the two boys looked down below and Nocturne went above.
Nocturne: (Noticed a key) A key! It's by the slide! (Went up the stairs of the, over the bouncy bridge and went to the slide to get the key) I got the key!
Dylan: You did it, dear adventurer! You've found the first key to the castle! Now we've got two keys left and the second key is near "The Lake Of Visions".
Nocturne: Do you mean, the pond? (Sigh) Alright, here we go. (Went over to the pond)
Dawkins: We'll meet you back at the castle, where the final key is at!
Nocturne: Okay! (Went ahead)
As she arrived at the pond, there was three puppies, which are three of the dalmatian children, expected Nocturne's arrival.
Puppy #1: Welcome to the Lake Of Visions.
Puppy #2: I notice that you are looking for a key.
Puppy #3: A key that looks something like this? (Shows her the key)
Nocturne: The key! We need it to unlock the door to the castle and get the mystical stone.
Puppy #1: But first, you need to find out which one of us has the key. If you do this three times, the key is yours.
Nocturne: Very well, let's begin!
The puppies scattered around themselves and went back to normal position.
Nocturne: Okay, I think I know who has the key. It's this puppy! (She chose the puppy on the right)
Puppy #3: (He revealed the key) You're right!
Nocturne: (Squealing) This is amazing, what's next?
Puppy #3: Keep an eye on the key. (Starts scattering around, along with the other two puppies) Dear adventurer, your move.
Nocturne: I saw the key behind the second one on the left!
Puppy #2: Very clever indeed! (Reveals the key) Okay, final round. Keep an eye out! (He scattered one more time with his siblings. but this time, they're going around Nocturne and went back to their places) Where's the key?
Nocturne: Behind the middle one!
Puppy #1: The key is yours! (Gives Nocturne the key)
Nocturne: Hooray! I got the second key! But where's the final key?
Puppy #1: The last key is back at the castle.
Puppy #2: But be warned, the last key is not easy to get.
Puppy #3: I heard that there are monsters guarding it!
Nocturne: Not if I can help it! Onward!
As Nocturne went back to the cardboard castle, Dylan and Dawkins were there to show her where the last key is hidden. But she's ready for what's within the castle.
Dylan: Dear adventurer! You're here and look, there's the key! But there's a monster guarding it!
The monster that was guarding the key was a pretend Defender and he's guarding the key with it's life.
Nocturne: Oh, I see. Well in that case. (Summons her keyblade) (Mouthful) For Catatonia! (Went towards the pretend Defender as she attacked it and was gone)
*The pretend Defender was actually a holographic projector that Dawkins made and was meant to be defeated to calculate Nocturne's abilities.
Nocturne grabbed the key, reverted her blade and took out the other two keys to unlock the castle and went inside, Dylan and Dawkins followed her and showed her prize.
Dylan: You did it, dear adventurer and now behold, the Mystical Stone Of Catatonia! (Showed her the "stone")
Nocturne: Wait a minute, that's not just the "Mystical Stone Of Catatonia"! It's another Thalassa Shell! (Takes the shell and got another vision)
This time, it was the girl and was wondering around a cave and when she was wandering, she stumbled upon a drawing. It was a drawing of her and the boy. It looked like he was giving her a star and saw the boy again for a second as he disappeared and the girl was crying, but she was happy about it.
The vision ended as Nocturne was crying, but she was still. standing tall.
Nocturne: That girl saw the boy in the cave for a few seconds. How's that even possible.
Dylan: Nocturne? Are you okay?
Nocturne: Yeah...I'll be okay.
Dawkins: I think this adventure has reached it's end. Come on, let's head back home. Shall we?
Nocturne: At least I looked above, while you guys looked below for the first key. I did an outstanding job of three rounds of who has the key with the pups and finally, I even took out a pretend monster, which it was actually holographic. But now, my tasks are done. Let's head back to Dalmatian Street.
But as they exited the cardboard castle, there was a Heartless known as the Queen Bee and her subjects, the Nimble Bees aren't going to let Nocturne leave this place alive.
Nocturne: Dylan, is this another hologram?
Dylan: No, Dawkins only projected the Defender. Right, Dawkins?
Dawkins: I did. The Defender was the one I chose as the monster. I didn't project this one.
Nocturne: You didn't project this one? Then that means...Uh oh. Since I've gotten another shell, this one won't leave without a fight. Boys, stay back! (Summoned her keyblade and went after the Queen Bee)
The Queen Bee retaliated by sending the Nimble Bees after her and Nocturne got stung in the process and she's poisoned.
Nocturne: (Poisoned) Ouch, that's gotta sting real bad. (Took damage from the poison, while she brought her medical bag from her own bag) One Panacea coming up.
The Queen Bee mustn't let that happen, so she sent the Nimble Bee to take the medical bag and Nocturne wasn't be able to heal herself.
Nocturne: (Poisoned) No! Give it back! (Coughing and gasping) Dylan...you gotta help me!
Dylan: How?! That's a real monster! I mean Heartless! I can't stand up to that thing!
Nocturne: (Poisoned) Yes, you can! Did Poodlewolf run away from his fights when fighting against the evil Lord Furball?
Dylan: No.
Nocturne: (Poisoned) Did Poodlewolf back down, when the Cat Princess was in trouble and her kingdom was in peril?!
Dylan: No!
Nocturne: (Poisoned) But most importantly, did Poodlewolf ever leave his friends and allies behind?
Dylan: NO!
Nocturne: (Poisoned) Then, take my keyblade and deal with the Queen Bee and his subjects from terrorizing this world and me!
Dylan took Nocturne's keyblade and felt the power deep inside himself as he was no longer a coward.
Dylan: (Felt Nocturne's keyblade resonating within him) Whoa. I can feel it. The power deep within this keyblade, it's...amazing! Alright, Queen Bee! Poodlewolf is coming for ya! (Howling Battle Cry)
The Queen Bee felt annoyed and sent her Nimble Bees to sting him, but Dylan dodged the Nimble Bees and struck down one of them and as for Nocturne, she got help from the pups and Dawkins went to get her medical bag that was by the pond. As Nocturne swam for her life as the poison almost killer her, she threw the medical bag to Dawkins and treated her while Dylan took out the other two Nimble Bees with Nocturne's keyblade.
Dylan: Ha ha! Without your subjects, you'll never take out my friend without going through me and my family first!
Nocturne: (Recovered) That's the spirit, Dylan! What do you say that we finish this queen together?
Dylan: I agree! (Nocturne and Dylan ran towards the queen with their pride and slashed the Heartless in half as it's heart was floating in the air)
Nocturne: Show's over!
Dylan: Oh my dog, I did it! I slayed a Heartless with Nocturne and I'm never afraid to do what's right! Thank you, Nocturne!
Nocturne: No problem, but I should be thanking you, Poodlewolf. (Licks Dylan by his cheek)
Dylan: (Blushing) Nocturne...that felt...amazing. Let me try. (Tries to lick Nocturne by her cheek, but he couldn't do it)
Nocturne: Try again.
Dylan: (Confidence) Okay, I got this. (Licks Nocturne by her cheek) (Gasp) I did it. Whew! That was close.
Nocturne: You did good, Dylan. You did good. You know, I've noticed that constellation on your ear. Canis Major is it? Mine's Draco. It's the dragon constellation.
Dylan: I still don't know how you did the Milky Way figure skating trick? How did you do it?
Nocturne: My mother and Soleil taught it to me and Aubade. Since we're both made up of light and darkness.
Dylan: That is true. Besides our spots. You know, those spikes on your fur and your hair represent the sun and the moon.
Nocturne: Excellent observation, Dylan. But enough about that, let's head back to Dalmatian Street for now.
Dylan: Sure thing. Come on, Dawkins. Bring the three pups that you volunteered to help as well.
Dawkins: On it! Come on, you three. You did a very good job today. Double kibble for you three.
The Three Puppies: Yay!
(Meanwhile in Dalmatian Street) (Timeskip - Afternoon)
Soleil: Phew! All of the children sound wonderful and cheerful while they're eating lunch.
Aubade: (Exhausted) I'm pooped. I deserve a break.
Dolly: Well at least, every pup is fed. (Sigh) I just hope Dylan is back.
Just then, when Dolly said those words.
Dylan: I'm back and boy, did me and Nocturne had a good time today!
Nocturne: I got another Thalassa Shell!
Soleil: Another Thalassa Shell? Where?! (Nocturne and Dylan went to the living room, as Nocturne showed the shell to her stepmother) It's beautiful!
Aubade: Now you've got five Thalassa Shells, two more shells to go and your mystery would be solved.
Nocturne: I may have come back to the house, but I'm still on the hunt! Time for some recon! Dawkins, prepare the Tracking Monitor!
Dawkins: (With the three puppies) I'm on it. Come on, you three. I'll serve it to you at the kitchen.
Nocturne: Alright, I'm off. I'll see you guys later and wish me luck. (But when she was about to leave, she was stopped by Dolly)
Dolly: Not so fast! I haven't hanged out with you yet! Let me help you this time!
Nocturne: Sure, the more allies, the better!
Dolly: Alright! See ya! (Went on ahead on her skateboard)
Nocturne: Dolly, wait for me! (Followed Dolly on her skateboard) (While riding) Let's see how this baby goes!
Dolly was leading the expedition as she was smirking about being with Nocturne and finding the Thalassa Shell.
Dolly: (Thought) This is perfect, I'm finally going out with Nocturne. As for the shell, I think I know how Nocturne will get it.
Dolly stopped by the crosswalk, as Nocturne caught up to Dolly.
Nocturne: Dolly...slow down for a bit. I can't keep up with you. If you don't slow down.
Dolly: Sorry. You know, Nocturne. When I first laid eyes on you, I've been thinking. Can we take the extreme level down a notch?
Nocturne: You mean, try to have a relaxing day?
Dolly: Yes. (Blushing) Maybe you want to go see...a movie, perhaps?
Nocturne: A movie? I mean, sure. If you like.
Mysterious Voice: Hello, you two. Enjoying the sights of Camden Town. Are we?
Nocturne: Huh? Who's there? Show yourself!
Someone came from Nocturne from behind and it was another Lycanroc, but this one is a Midnight Lycanroc, wearing a jazz nightclub dress.
Nocturne: Oh my. I didn't see you there. Are you new here? Did you come from my city?!
The Midnight Lycanroc put her claw on Nocturne's lips to make her be quiet.
Midnight Lycanroc: Shh. Don't talk too much. You know, you should come see my show you two. All of the animals in Camden Town are coming to see it.
Nocturne: Really? When does it start?
Lupus: In thirty minutes, like you. Oh, where are my manners? The name's Lupus. Lupus Lycanroc. Say, I have a proposal for you two. How about I would bring you two to a special place where all animals like us could have a wonderful time.
Nocturne: Really? Where is it?!
Lupus: If you like, you could follow me through this. (Snaps her fingers and revealed a dark corridor)
Nocturne: Wait a minute...Lupus, how did you do that? There's no way that's possible.
Lupus: Relax, Nocturne. It's a special power that was gifted to me by a special someone. Now if you would follow me. (Walks towards the dark corridor)
Nocturne: Dolly, let's go.
Dolly: Alright, but why do I have a weird feeling about this?
Nocturne: I hope it's a wonderful place. (Walks to the dark corridor)
Dolly: Wait up, Nocturne! (Went after Nocturne through the dark corridor)
The girls went through a dark corridor and Dolly was quite amazed how Lupus used to summon a corridor. As for Nocturne, she started to get suspicious about Lupus.
Nocturne: Lupus...who are you really?
After the girls went out of the corridor, they were inside of a building. But what kind of building?
Dolly: Nocturne...I don't think we're in Camden Town anymore.
Nocturne: I don't know. But...I feel like I've been here before. Come on, Dolly.
Dolly agreed and followed Nocturne outside of the building, they have noticed that they were at an amusement park.
Nocturne/Dolly: Oh my stars/dog! Where are we?!
Lupus: Well, I see that the two of you have arrived in the one and only, Nightfall Park!
Nocturne: Nightfall Park?! That's the place where...my mother took me when we were reunited. Maybe I can see her again!
Dolly: Um, Nocturne. I don't want to be a rude. But there's no way that they'll let a pair of dogs in the amusement park.
Lupus: Not to worry, this park is open to everyone. Including pets.
Dolly: So...this place is for everybody?
Lupus: Indeed.
Nocturne: So, shall we get going, Dolly? (Offered her paw to Dolly)
Dolly: (Blushing) We shall, Nocturne. (Held onto Nocturne's paw as they were entering the park)
Lupus: (Thought) Don't worry, Nocturne. When it's showtime, you'll get the surprise of your life.
The girls walked into the amusement park, as they look ready for the time of their life!
[Nightfall City - Nightfall Park]
Dolly: Oh my...check out all of these rides!
Nocturne: I know, Dolly. (Gasp) Look! (She shows Dolly that there's an envelope flying towards them)
Letitia: Hello, little puppies. I see that you've arrived in Nightfall Park! My name's Letitia, but you can call me Letta.
Nocturne: Letta? Why is that name so familiar? Anyways, why are you here Letta?
Letitia: I've heard that one of the queens expected your arrival and you even brought a guest. This is getting more and more exciting than I thought. So, it is with great honor for me and your guest to give you these Moonlight Bands that will allow you to go to the rides to your hearts content.
Nocturne: Moonlight Bands? Me and my mother had these bracelets a long time ago. Was she expecting us? (Received Moonlight Bracelets and put it on her wrist of her paw)
Dolly: This band looks a bit cool, but this will lets us go on the rides! I can't wait! Let's go! (Dolly ran ahead)
Nocturne: What the? Dolly! Wait for moi! (Ran after Dolly)
Letitia: Enjoy the park, girls! (Giggling) I'm sure that those girls will get along just fine.
(Meanwhile with Lupus)
Lupus was by the theater of the park, where all performers do their acts.
Lupus: (Sigh) Looks like the girls have arrived here. (Spun around and transformed into a Zoroark) My daughter is here, I know it. Her and her dog friend have arrived at the park and the hunt for the shell. (The Thalassa Shell was in her paw) She'll have to earn it from me! (Stares at the sun) When the sun sets, then it's showtime.
(Meanwhile with Dolly and Nocturne)
Nocturne and Dolly went on so many rides at Nightfall Park. First, they went to the Mad Tea Cups. Dolly was turning the spin mechanism and he was laughing all the way, while Nocturne was getting a bit dizzy, but she held on for Dolly's sake. Second, they went on the Splash Ride. The girls loved how they were being jumped and splashed on this ride, it's like taking a bath in an awesome way. Third, they rode on the Pirate Ship. They were being swung back and forth. Dolly was enjoying herself on the ride as if she was on a skate ramp and Nocturne pretended to be a pirate as she was pretending to sail the ocean. Fourth, they went to play some carnival games. Dolly and Nocturne did their best to win some prizes together, sometimes they can get a bit competitive with each other. But they pulled through till the end.
(A few minutes later)
Nocturne: (Sigh) Woo! Now that was amazing!
Dolly: I know, right? Check out the prizes we won! (Showed Nocturne the prizes won in a cart) I hope the family would enjoy this.
Nocturne: I hope so too. (The cart protected the girls' prizes in a magic seal, as it disappeared from it's location) So, where do you want to go next?
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, boy and girls, it's time for a performance for you all! Everybody head on over to the amphitheater!
Nocturne: Amphitheater? I've never heard about it before. Let's go check it out, Dolly.
Dolly: A performance? I've got to see this! Come on, Nocturne. Let's go check it out. (She ran towards the amphitheater, along with Nocturne to see what it's all about)
[Nightfall City - Nightfall Park - Amphitheater]
Nocturne/Dolly: Oh my stars/dog! This is awesome!
There was a lot of people and animals watching this performance today, most of the crowds came by to see what performance will they see. Maybe groove to it as well.
Ringmaster: (Appeared on stage) Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls! Are you ready for a performance of a lifetime?!
The crowd cheered as loud as they can as the girls cheered along as well.
Ringmaster: Okay! Now I would like to say "Welcome to the Theater". Now, I heard that we got a lot of performances that we'll be showing for tonight! But we've got a very special treat for you today. A special someone has arrived to perform here tonight and she's quite the charmer. I'll let her introduce her herself. (Disappears)
Dolly: Her? What do you mean by that?
Just then, they saw a familiar face and realize the identity of the girl.
Lupus: (Off-Screen) When the night falls, a spark in your heart shines through the darkness! (Then, a spotlight appeared on her on stage)
Dolly: It's Lupus!
Nocturne: It is her! Why didn't she tell me that she would be performing?! Although, she did wore that dress for a reason.
Lupus: How are you all doing tonight? (The crowd responded her with a cheer) That's good, because I have a very special treat for you today. While I was on my way, I found two very interesting ladies that came to me while I was on my way to the theater. I would like to bring them up here, right now. So please give a warm welcome to Nocturne Lycanroc and Dolly Dalmatian!
A spotlight shined on the girls and they were surprised, Nocturne wasn't sure. But she had to get over to the stage and find out. Dolly followed Nocturne to the stage as well.
Lupus: Welcome to the stage, girls!
Dolly: Lupus, you didn't tell us that you were a performer!
Nocturne: Yeah, you've got some explaining to do, miss.
Lupus: Girls, ever since I saw you in Camden Town, I thought you two would be the ones who would dance to a special song that would fill not just everyone's hearts. But your own hearts as well.
Nocturne/Dolly: Huh?
Lupus: How would you two, like to dance to a song that I'm about to sing?
Nocturne: Dance?!
Dolly: In front of a crowd?! Sounds like fun to me!
Nocturne: (Nervous) I don't know...this is a bit too much for a Pokemon like myself to dance to a song that you're singing.
Dolly: Nocturne, it's just a dance in front of a crowd. I mean, I dance in front of my family and they still liked it. Right?
Nocturne: True, but. (Gulps) I don't know, it's been a long time since I danced. What song are we going to dance to?
Lupus: You'll see. (Winks at Nocturne)
Nocturne: Did she just winked at me?
Lupus: (To the crowd) Alright, everybody. I think it's time for us to enjoy a sweet and gentle melody. So, are you ready?
The crowd cheered for Lupus as she was showered with praise and as for the girls, they have no idea what song they're about to dance to.
Lupus: (Smooth) Very well, you asked for this. (Snaps her fingers as the spotlights turn violet on the girls as the for the crowd, they had their glow sticks on)
Nocturne: Dolly? What's happening?
Dolly: I don't know. But I think it's time.
(Nocturne By Secret Garden Plays)
Nocturne: (Noticed that tune) That tune! That's my song. (She was blushing like a red tomato)
Dolly: Nocturne. (Blushing) May I have this dance?
Nocturne: (Blushing, but responded to her in a soothing voice) Of course, my doll.
The girls both held their paws together and out of nowhere, their hind legs started to stand up as they have a mind of their own. As they started to dance smoothly like they're in a ballroom.
Lupus: Now let the day. Just slip away. So the dark night may watch over you. Velvet blue, silent true. It embraces your heart and your soul. Nocturne.
Nocturne then heard her name as she remembered who sang that melody.
Lupus: Never cry, never sigh. You don't have to wonder why. Always be, always see. Come and dream the night with me. Nocturne.
Nocturne: (While dancing) That song...that Lycanroc...could she be?
Lupus: Have no fear. When the night draws near. And fills you with dreams and desire. Like a child asleep. So warm, so deep. You will find me there waiting for you. Nocturne.
Nocturne: (While dancing) It is her.
Lupus: We will fly, claim the sky. We don't have to wonder why. Always be, always see. Come and dream the night with me. Nocturne. (Humming a tune, while she's glowing)
Dolly: (While dancing) Nocturne...this is quite pleasant. I've never danced like this before. You know, when I first saw you, you were so dreamy and beautiful at the same time. I was so nervous about coming to you and tried to be cool. But now...I've finally got a chance to be with you.
Nocturne: (While dancing) (Blushing) It's like they always say...love at first sight. But now that I got to know that you like to skateboard, do some tricks and go on some adventures. Always helping your family, along with Dylan. I didn't know that he also like to study a lot of artifacts. He's such a nerd, but in a good way. But Dolly, you really caught me.
Dolly: Oh? And why is that?
Nocturne: You almost reminded me of...well...me. When I was very younger. That's a memory that I won't forget. (Turns around to Lupus) Isn't that right, Lupus? Or should I say by your true self, mother?
Lune: (She's now a Zoroark, after her illusion was worn off) It's true, my dear. (Singing) Though darkness lay. It will give away When the dark night delivers the day. Nocturne.
(Song Ends)
The crowd cheered for Lune and her act. As the two girls were still dancing to the instrumentals of Lune's song. The girls have finished their dance with a bow and their hind legs rested down.
Lune: It's been a while, moonshine.
Nocturne: Mother. (Starts to cry a little and ran to her for a hug) I've missed you so much.
Lune: I understand, sweetheart. I was also on the search for you as well. (Starts to cry as well)
Dolly: Nocturne, who is this person?
Nocturne: (Noticed Dolly, as she was crying) Oh! Sorry, I was having a moment. Dolly, this is my mother.
Lune: Greetings, Dolly Dalmatian. My name is Lune Zoroark. Lupus was just my disguise for Nocturne and it was a surprise for her. Nocturne, how was it?
Nocturne: It was beautiful, I love my surprise and it was you.
Lune: Now Dolly, I see that you were all lovey-dovey with my special daughter. But, that's okay. I was also in love as well and her name was Soleil. She was my sun to my eclipse. It was a dream come true. And now, I want you to do the same as well. I also noticed that my daughter also made some loved ones as well.
Nocturne: (Blushing) Mom...you're embarrassing me. But yes, I had seventeen of the dalmatians the power to wield the keyblade and Dolly will be my eighteenth.
Dolly: Eighteenth? What are you talking about?
Nocturne: Dolly Dalmatian, I present to you, my keyblade, Starlight. (Summons her keyblade) (Mouthful) With this, you can fend yourself from the Heartless, Nobodies and Unversed. Use this power well and you'll always be by my side, no matter how far we may be.
Dolly takes the keyblade from Nocturne and felt the power deep within herself.
Dolly: Whoa. I feel like I want to bash some monsters and help out my family as much as possible. (Giggling) I'm so happy, I could shout! In fact, I think I will! (Gasps for some air and yelled) BOW WACKA WOW! (Gives Nocturne her keyblade back)
Nocturne: (Giggling) That's very nice and for our time of laughter, I want to show my affection for you. (She went closer to Dolly) Dolly...thank you for this wonderful evening.
Dolly: You too, my special wolf. (Went closer to her as well)
Nocturne/Dolly: This has been...a beautiful night. (They sealed their conversation with a kiss on their lips with passion)
Lune: (Giggling) I'm so proud of my daughter, giving her power to potential keyblade wielders that would help get rid of the darkness that haunts us. But also, for starting her own harem. Looks like my other daughters need to step up their game to find their own followers.
Nocturne and Dolly broke off their kiss and Dolly felt like she was in doggy heaven and Nocturne felt like she was in a different realm.
Nocturne: Come on. Let's head back home.
Lune: Actually, we're in the dalmatian house as we know it.
Dolly: What do you mean? We're pretty far away by now.
Lune: Just watch this. (Her eyes were glowing and the entire amphitheater was actually the backyard of the house)
The entire amusement park was actually the dalmatian house, this whole entire time. The crowd was actually the dalmatian children and the prizes were actually the toys.
Nocturne/Dolly: What's going on?!
Dizzy/Dee Dee: That was an excellent show that you've made, Nocturne and Dolly!
Da Vinci: That was an artistic masterpiece.
DJ: The way you move to the beat, I give it five stars!
Deepak: Now that's what I call, pure harmony.
Dimitri Trio: You were very excellent, Ma'am! You too, Dolly!
Diesel: Dolly, Nocturne! You were amazing. I dig it!
Delgado: You two really got this performance in the bag!
Dawkins: That was unexpected by that performance, but bravo, you two!
Dante: (Dramatic) THE DARK SLAYER SHOWED HER AFFECTION TO MY SISTER! (Normal) I think you're okay with the show, by the way.
Triple D: Yeah! Nocturne and Dolly rocked the spotlight together! (Squealing)
Dorothy: Hooray! (Giggling, while clapping her hands)
Aubade: Nocturne...you'll always be in my heart. No matter how many allies you will recruit.
Soleil: I'm so proud of my stepdaughter. (Noticed Lune) That also includes my special moon. (Went towards Lune)
Lune: Hey there, Soleil. Missed me?
Soleil: I sure have, Lune. I've been looking for you, ever since the incident. But now, we're together again. (Hugged Lune)
Lune: Me too, sweetheart. Me too. (Hugged Soleil)
Dalmatian Children/Nightfall Daughters: Aw!
Nocturne then realized something. She didn't even find one Thalassa Shell!
Nocturne: Oh no! I didn't even find one shell and it's already nighttime!
Lune: You mean...this shell? (Shows Nocturne the shell on her hand)
Nocturne: You have the shell?! Oh, thank you! Mother, you're the best.
Lune: Heads up, moonshine. (Tosses the shell to Nocturne as she got another vision)
This time, the vision was about the boy, the girl and two other characters that were hugging him. As the girl approached the boy, there was another boy that took over the other boy and another girl that took over the other girl. The two others disappeared as the the boy and girl said.
Sora: W-We're back.
Kairi: You're home.
The boy took the girl's hand with the star and grasp it onto her as the vision ends with Nocturne's eyes went back to normal.
Nocturne: Donald...Goofy?
Aubade: The magician and the knight? Aren't they looking for him, along with King Mickey?
Soleil: I thought the cornerstones were in check by the king himself.
Lune: Zacian and Zamazenta are keeping the cornerstones in check.
Nocturne: But no matter, that's six out of seven. One more shell and it's mystery solved!
Dylan: Nocturne, I hope that you'll find that last shell.
Dolly: I hope so too, Nocti. (Giggling) Good luck finding it.
Nocturne: Thanks Doll. (Winks at her) Come on, mother. Let's go set up camp at the park.
Lune: Sounds like a plan to me. Come on, babe! You too, Aubade!
Aubade: Coming, Lune! Mom, let's go too.
Soleil: Until we meet again, children. Bye!
The Nightfall Family went out of the dalmatian house and went to the park to set up camp for the night.
Dylan: I think Nocturne and her family are very nice people.
Dolly: (Lovestruck) Yeah, especially Nocturne. (But then, she snapped out of it and she found out why) (Gasp) Nocturne's charm!
Nocturne's charm has left her collar, which means that she won't be able to make her wishes anymore!
Dolly picked up Nocturne's charm and wanted to go after her to give it back, but her brother stopped her.
Dylan: Wait Dolly! We can't go out in the middle of the night. We have to stay here or those monsters will come get us! Besides, we must get this charm back to her as well.
Dolly: But without the charm, Nocturne can't make anymore wishes. How will we get this back to her on time?
As Dolly was thinking, the paw print scanner was being activated. But all of the dalmatians were outside of the backyard. Who would use the scanner tonight?
Doug: (Off-Screen) Honeys, we're home!
It was actually two adult dalmatians that were by the door. One had a firefighter tag and helmet and the other had a nurse tag.
The dalmatian children heard someone and said "Dad" and went after him and gave him a great big hug.
Delilah: (Chuckles) I've seen that you've all been having a lot of fun lately.
Doug: (Being hugged by the children) You think, honey?
Dylan and Dolly saw their mom and dad as they rushed over to them.
Dylan: Mom!
Dolly: Dad!
Dylan/Dolly: You have to help us!
Delilah: Help you? With what, actually?
Dolly: (Shows her parents Nocturne's charm) We need to get this charm back to Nocturne!
Doug: Nocturne? Oh, you mean that pen pal of yours? We didn't know that she's here at night.
Dylan: We're serious, if we don't give this back to Nocturne soon, she won't make any more wishes.
Delilah took a look at Nocturne's charm and took a whiff at the item and realized a scent. It wasn't from any type of breed, it was an unfamiliar breed.
Delilah: Dolly, may I have this charm for a while. I think me and your father might go see this Nocturne person.
Dolly: Sure, if you like. (Gives her mom the charm)
Delilah: We'll be right back as soon as we can. (She and Doug went to find Nocturne to give her charm back)
Dolly: I hope Mom and Dad get that charm back.
Dylan: I hope so, but for now. (Yawns) Let's get some sleep. I'm tired.
Dolly: I agree. Time to get some shut eye. (Went to bed with Dylan)
As Dolly and Dylan went to get some sleep, Doug and Delilah followed the scent to the park as it led them to a tent.
Doug: Is this Nocturne person inside that tent over there?
Delilah: I believe so, Doug. (Sigh) Let's go see what it has in store for us.
(Meanwhile in the tent)
[Camden Town - Campsite] [Evening]
Lune: So, it looks like you've finally found six shells, huh.
Soleil: Yay! Now you'll need just one more shell to get and you'll solve your mystery.
Aubade: Nocturne, I'll try to let the other girls know about your progress. (Went on her phone to tell her sisters about Nocturne's progress)
Nocturne noticed that there isn't any pink glow coming from Camden Town. Which means the last Thalassa Shell must be somewhere else.
Nocturne: Aubade, Soleil and mother, the shell. I don't sense it here in Camden Town. From the park and to the house, even the London Eye that I ran off too.
Lune: You went to the London Eye?
Aubade: Yeah, now that I think of it. She did went there after she ran away.
Lune: She ran away? Why?
Nocturne: (Sigh) When I first met Dolly and Dylan, I started to miss you. They asked me if there's something wrong. I said no to them. But out of nowhere, my heart started to feel pressure. I think Carmilla was squeezing my heart whenever I'm lying. But then, I told her I'll tell the dalmatians my problem and after that, everything's okay.
Lune: Oh Nocturne. I can't bear about what happened to your heart. But lying to yourself is not the right way to go. It's always important to tell us what's wrong. Even if it's a personal problem or not.
Nocturne: Thanks, mother.
Lune: You're welcome. (Rubs Nocturne's head a bit)
Carmilla: So, I guess you finally learned your lesson. Huh, Nocturne?
Lune: Carmilla. You're here.
Carmilla: I concur, indeed.
Laura: Milli-kins. (Appeared next to Carmilla) Wait. (Panting) For. (Painting) Me. (Panting)
Soleil: Laura? You're here as well.
Laura: Yeah. I don't want to leave my girlfriend alone.
Lune: (Suspicious) Are you sure, Laura? Then answer me this. Are you even a persona? or a doll.
Laura: Huh? What are you mean by that?
Carmilla: Tell Aubade the truth about you, Laura. You too, Aubade. You weren't in the care of Mr. Zatara as well.
Aubade: HUH?! Why do you even ask that?! I was with him along with Nocturne and Zee!
Soleil: Aubade, what do you mean that you weren't with Nocturne?
Aubade: I...I...I don't know what you're talking about.
Lune: I want to hear it from you, Laura. Are you a persona or a doll for Carmilla?!
Laura: Please stop it! I don't know what you're talking about!
As the two personas, mothers and Aubade were bickering, Nocturne went outside of the tent to get some fresh air.
Nocturne: I can't believe it. Did Aubade lied to me about being with me, when I was with Zee and her father?! I thought she told me that Scelerat and Furcifer took my memory of her and me! I mean, who the dog does Aubade think she is?! (Growling and then, it turned into crying) Why did you lie to me, Aubade? Why?
Lune went out of the tent and went to comfort Nocturne as she was wallowing into despair.
Lune: Moonshine...are you okay?
Nocturne: Mother, she didn't really lie to me. Did she?
Lune: She did. But I think she had a good reason for why she did it.
Nocturne: WHY?! So that she could abandon the promise she made?! To stay by my side...FOREVER?!
Lune: No. It's because she doesn't want Scelerat and Furcifer to go after you and her. If they were after you alone, you would've been easy pickings. So, Carmilla had an ability to split herself into three. Making that she would become Fantasia, Operetta and Aubade to protect you from them.
Nocturne: Aubade told Carmilla to do that? (Stops crying for a bit) For me?
Lune: Yes, if she was in person. You two would've been in deep water by now.
Nocturne: (Crying) She did? I didn't know about that. (Covered her face to show no emotion to her mother)
Lune: It's okay, Nocturne. Let it all out.
Carmilla: (Off-Screen) That's not all, Laura is a doll of mine. (Revealed herself and the mannequin doll known as Laura without the mask)
Nocturne: Laura was actually a beautiful mannequin doll?!
Carmilla: Now you know the truth about Laura, she wasn't a persona to begin with. Just a doll for me to enjoy with.
Nocturne: I see. But what about Aubade?
Soleil: (Came out of the tent with Aubade) That won't be a problem. Aubade, is there something that you would like to explain to Nocturne?
Aubade: Yes. I lied about being with you and the Zataras. I only did that to protect you from Scelerat and Furcifer, not only that I'm a bad step sibling. But a bad stepsister too. So please, Nocturne. I only did this to protect you. To protect us!
Nocturne: (Stops crying) Well...even if you did lie to me about you being with me and how Laura was a mannequin. Not to mention, you're not a persona user, aren't you? (Sigh) I guess I can forgive you.
Aubade: (Hugs Nocturne) Nocturne, I'll make sure that there isn't any more lies. Okay?
Nocturne: (Giggling) Okay. Come on, let's get some sleep.
But when they were about to head back inside the tent.
Delilah: Excuse us.
Nocturne: Huh?
Doug: Over here, to the left.
Nocturne: (Turns to the left to see two adult dalmatians) Oh. Good evening.
Doug: Which one of you girls is Nocturne?
Nocturne: That would be me. I'm Nocturne Lycanroc.
Lune: Ah, Mr. and Mrs. Dalmatian. I presume?
Delilah: Lune Zoroark, I haven't saw you since after Cruella's arrest and that's when you have informed us that there are these "Heartless", "Nobodies" and "Unversed" have arrived in this world. You even told us to protect the puppies from them. But now, your daughter came to this world and took them out to save us.
Doug: (Went towards Nocturne) Nocturne, your services of defeating the Heartless, Nobodies and Unversed will always be remembered and keep on doing on what you do best. (He then gives Nocturne a great big hug) I'll never forget you, Nocturne. (Starts to cry) You'll always be my hero!
Delilah: There, there, sweetie. (Remembered something) Oh yeah. (Gives Nocturne her necklace charm) Here, my daughter found this from the backyard.
Nocturne: It's my charm. (Looks at her collar) Oh...it must've fallen off by all of the rides in the illusion. But thank you, Mrs. Dalmatian. (Puts her charm back on)
Delilah: (Giggling) You're most welcome, Nocturne.
Nocturne: Hey...Mr. and Mrs. Dalmatian. If you like, do you want to go on a stroll of the park...if you have...free time?
Doug: Well, honey? What do you think?
Delilah: If you're mother thinks your good with fighting those monsters and our children are very fond of you, I think you're good in my book.
Doug: I think you're good too and maybe we can play with the children together and maybe do some training together.
Nocturne: (Giggling) It's a deal, you two. (Winks at them) (Yawns) For now, time for me to get some sleep. Night, Mr. and Mrs. Dalmatian.
Doug/Delilah: Night, Nocturne. (Went back to the dalmatian house)
Lune: (Giggling) Looks like you have one more adventure with the dalmatians than you think, moonshine.
Nocturne: (Yawns) Maybe I do. But first, I got to get back home. There's something that I need to do.
(One trip to Nightfall City later)
Nocturne was in her room and noticed a pink glow coming from a jewelry box by her vanity mirror. That box contains her special treasures kept inside. When Nocturne opened the chest, there was a Thalassa Shell she kept as a treasure, when she went to a special place. She took the shell and had one final vision.
The final vision was the boy and girl again, as they were flying upwards into the streaks of light. As the boy was catching up to the girl.
Kairi: Sora.
Sora: Kairi! I found you!
Kairi: (Giggling) You see? I had no doubts that you'll pull through.
Sora: The light in the darkness. It was you. You're the one who kept me from fading away.
Kairi: All I did was believe that you wouldn't.
Sora: (Giggling) I feel strong with you, Kairi.
Kairi: (Giggling, as she held on to Sora's hand) The others are ahead. Come on.
The boy was remembering all of his adventures, even crucial moments with other Disney characters along the way. From the Kingdom Of Corona to Arendelle. As the boy gained consciousness, he and the girl were giggling as they were about to head back with their friends.
Kairi: I told you, Sora. You're safe with me.
Sora: (Smiled and giggled) Yeah!
The final vision has come to a close as Nocturne felt something different from her heart.
Nocturne: (Felt something odd about her heart) Huh? (Her heart began to shine a light within herself) (Screaming)
Now that Nocturne found the last Thalassa Shell, her mystery was solved. But now an unexpected light appeared within her. What's going to happen now?!
In order to find the answer, I would strongly suggest taking the following advice! Stay tuned, as the journey continues!
To Be Continued
End Of Chapter XIV