"Don't assume your dreams are just fantasy. If you can imagine a world, believe in it. And dive in."
[Monday] [Timeskip - Morning]
Nocturne: (Yawning) Today, I got a day off from school today. (Giggling) I forgot, I go to school on Tuesday. Because my school is closed for the day, due to some children mysteriously disappeared. Which means it's time for me to head out to the Manor Of Spades. (Changed into her pajamas and into her everyday clothing) (Which is her SuperGroupies Sora Outfit) Looking beautiful, Nocturne. (Winks at her reflection and left the room)
As Nocturne left the room, the others were relaxing and having some breakfast in the dining hall.
Serenade: (Eating her breakfast, which is cereal) (Noticed Nocturne) Morning, Nocturne!
Nocturne: Morning, Serenade.
Aria: (Came form the background) (Making superhero music) Monkey Girl has arrived! (Normal Voice) For some breakfast. Morning, Nocturne. My fellow sibling.
Nocturne: Morning, Aria.
Soleil and Lune came into the dining hall calmly as they went to their seats with their food.
Nocturne: Morning, Auntie Soleil and Auntie Lune.
Soleil: Morning, Nocturne.
Lune: Good Morning, Nocturne.
Nocturne: Has anyone seen mother lately?
Serenade: No clue.
Aria: I have no idea.
Soleil: Now that you mentioned it. Lune?
Lune: She...went to go pick someone up.
Nocturne: Really? Who?
As Nocturne asked the question, there was a fanfare coming from outside of the hotel.
Nocturne: What the?
Melissa: (Came bursting through the doors) Everyone, her majesty is here!
Everyone: Her majesty?!
Nocturne: Huh?
(Meanwhile from outside)
Everyone from the city and hotel were gathered like they're in a parade. There was a limousine that was guarded by royal guards riding on horses. For any Heartless, Nobody and Unversed activity. But as they reached their destination at the hotel, a limo driver came out of the car and readied the door for some people that Nocturne realized.
Limo Driver: Citizens of Nightfall City and staff of Hotel Betwixt. May I present to you, the queen and princess of Nightfall Kingdom. Queen Lumina and Princess Umbra! (Opens the door for the queen and princess to walk on into the hotel)
Lumina: (British Accent) Greetings, citizens. Your queen has arrived.
Umbra: (British Accent) Good morrow, everyone. It's an honor to meet you all.
Nocturne: (Watching them from their mansion) What the?!
As the queen and princess were greeting the citizens and staff, Nocturne got out of the dining hall and went down to the lobby by elevator.
Serenade: (Followed Nocturne) Nocturne, hold on a minute!
Aria: (Went along with Serenade) What's the rush, sis?
Serenade and Aria didn't know what's happening, so they followed Nocturne to see what went down.
(At the lobby)
Nocturne saw her mother by the middle of the lobby and rushed towards her by her side to see what's going on.
Nocturne: Mother, what's going on?
Prisme: Ah, Nocturne. Just in time! We've got guests coming by.
Serenade/Aria: Nocturne! (Panting)
Prisme: Serenade and Aria? Guess you want to see our guests as well.
Lumina: (Came from the entrance) (British Accent) Prisme! It's been far so long.
Prisme: Lumina, the pleasure is all mine.
Serenade: Who are they?
Prisme: Serenade and Aria, meet our cousins from the Nightfall Kingdom. Lumina and her daughter, Umbra.
Lumina: (British Accent) Ah, Soleil's daughters look so...delightful.
Serenade: (Nervous) Hi, your majesty. My name's Serenade. Mark of the Sheep? (Shows Lumina her mark)
Lumina: (Sees Serenade's mark, but it's glowing for some reason) Mark of the Sheep? Then why is it glowing?
Serenade: Huh?
Aria: No kidding, it is glowing! But why?
Nocturne: I got this! (Used her magic) Laever ruoy eurt kram! (She used her magic to reveal the glow on Serenade's mark and it's the Mark of the Rabbit)
Serenade: The Rabbit?! But Aubade's the rabbit, not me!
Soleil: (In the elevator) The Aubade that you know was an impostor. A Darkling to be clear.
Serenade: Aubade was a fake...Oh dear. Does that mean?
Lune: (In the elevator) Yes, my daughter is somewhere in Mementos. Serenade, if you come with me. I'll tell you.
Serenade: Yes, Mom. (Went inside the elevator to the mansion to talk to Serenade)
Lumina: (British Accent) So...the true Rabbit is Serenade. That's convenient. (Looks at Aria) And who are you?
Aria: Me? I'm the Monkey Superhero, Aria! (Superhero Pose) At your service!
Lumina: (British Accent) That's some imagination that you've got.
Aria: Why, thanks. You've got some unique talents and style as well.
Lumina: (British Accent) Thank you. I'm not just a queen, but a storyteller as well.
Nocturne: A storyteller?! How will I beat her in this?!
Umbra: (British Accent) So, we meet again. Nocturne Lucis Caelum.
Nocturne: That voice? Could it be. (Looks at Umbra in her human form. She's wearing a SuperGroupies Kairi outfit)
Umbra: (British Accent) I haven't seen you since our little chat in Camden Town with Delilah Dalmatian.
Nocturne: It's nice to see you too, Umbra.
Lumina: (British Accent) So...this is the daughter of Prisme? She looks just like my daughter. Except the outfits.
Nocturne: Really? And what's with the accent? Can you at least talk in normal speak?
Umbra: (British Accent) This is how we talk, Miss Lucis Caelum.
Lumina: (British Accent) We're from Nightfall Kingdom, which is in a different land. This means we talk in a different accent.
Nocturne: Oh. I get it. (Nocturne's phone rang) Excuse me. (Answered the phone) Hello?
Serenade: (On the phone) Nocturne, get up here! We've got a Code of Spades, pronto!
Prisme: You go on ahead, me and Lumina will be up with you.
Lumina: You two, Umbra. Accompany Nocturne to her mission.
Umbra: Understood, Mother. Miss Lucis Caelum, wait for a moment.
Lumina: One more thing, Umbra.
Umbra: (With Nocturne) yes?
Lumina: Call her Nocturne. Not her full name or Miss Lucis Caelum or Miss Nocturne. Including everyone you meet.
Umbra: I understand. Nocturne, let's go.
Nocturne: Got it! (Went to the mansion by elevator)
Lumina: Good luck, my daughter and may your heart be your guiding key.
Prisme: Just like in our teen years. Now come on, we've got some catching up to do.
As Prisme and Lumina has some catching up with their lives, Nocturne and Umbra were at the mansion and noticed that Serenade, Aria, Soleil and Lune was by the Mission Briefing room.
Aria: Nocturne, you're here! (Noticed Umbra) Whoa. Nocturne...since when do you have a twin?
Umbra: My name is Umbra Lucis Caelum of Nightfall Kingdom. It's an honor to meet you, Serenade and Aria.
Serenade: It's nice to meet you too, Umbra. (Turns around and looks at Umbra from the computer) Nocturne?!
Nocturne: I see that you met my cousin. (Looks at Umbra) She may be my British look-a-like, but she can be pretty useful in battle.
Umbra: (Summons her Starlight keyblade) My Starlight will rid of the darkness within the depths of the corrupt.
Serenade: Oh. I see that you too have the Starlight keyblade as well. But back to the matter at hand.
Nocturne: What's the situation, Serenade?
Serenade: Something's happening at the Floor of Spades. I think another cornerstone is in danger.
Umbra: The Cornerstone Of Spades. Those Heartless are trying to make the light within the cornerstone into darkness!
Aria: That's true. But I don't think it would hold on for much longer. Nocturne, we need you to go check it out and find out what's happening there.
Nocturne: Gotcha! Umbra, you're with me.
Umbra: How delightful. A mission with my cousin. This could be interesting.
Nocturne: Well then, let's move out! (Left the briefing room in an instant)
Umbra: I'm off. Best wishes to you all. (Left with Nocturne)
Serenade:(Saw them off) Good luck, you two.
The girls were heading toward the elevator, until their mothers came by the elevator.
Prisme: Nocturne and Umbra, where are you two going?
Lumina: What's the hurry, you two?
Nocturne: We have an urgent emergency at the Floor Of Spades.
Umbra: The Heartless might be there and we need to stop them immediately.
Lumina: I see that Nocturne acquired another gem. Well then, good luck on your mission, girls.
Prisme: Nocturne and Umbra, be careful. We don't know what threat lies in the Floor Of Spades.
Nocturne: Got it, mother. (Got in the elevator, along with Umbra)
Lumina: (Got out of the elevator, along with Prisme) Safe travels, Nocturne and Umbra. May your heart be your guiding key.
Nocturne/Umbra: Thank you. (Nocturne pushed the Spade button) Bye, Mother! (They went down to the Floor Of Spades)
After a quick descent from the elevator, the elevator was engulfed in light as both girls shielded their eyes.
Elevator: Floor Of Spades - The Manor Of Spades.
Nocturne: First, a forest? Now, it's a manor?
When the elevator doors were opened, it looked like the girls were inside a building.
Umbra: Hey...look at this map, Nocturne. It looks like the manor has a shape of a spade.
Nocturne: (Looks at the map) You're right. This must be the Manor Of Spades.
The Manor Of Spades is a castle that contains the structure of a spade and the contents of the Met Cloisters and the Metropolitan Museum Of Art.
Nocturne: This may be different from the Forest Of Clubs. The cornerstone was outdoors before. So now, we're going to have to find the cornerstone indoors.
Just then, red and blue flashes of light appeared in front of the girls. It was Zacian and Zamazenta who appeared right in front of them.
Zacian: The Manor Of Spades. Talk about living in style.
Zamazenta: No kidding. Unlike the forest, the cornerstone's deep inside.
Nocturne: I agree with you two. If we're going to find the cornerstone, we'll have to venture in the manor.
Zacian: Nocturne...it's been a long time. So...have you figured out who you are now?
Nocturne: Mmm-hmm. I belong with my mother. My real mother and I'm her only daughter. The Mark Of The Dragon, Nocturne Lucis Caelum.
Zamazenta: That's good to hear. I see that your look-a-like joined you on this mission as well.
Umbra: The Warrior Pokemon, Zacian and Zamazenta. I presume?
Zacian: Umbra Lucis Caelum, what a wonderful surprise seeing you here.
Umbra: The honor's all mine, Zacian.
But when the conversation starts to intensify, the lights in the manor started to flicker a bit.
Nocturne: Ladies. Is it just me or are the lights in here are starting to flicker?
Zacian: The Heartless knows that we're here. They won't get us if we pair up and split up. Me and Zamazenta will take the left corridor, you two will take the right.
Zamazenta: Let's move! (Went to the left corridor, along with Zacian)
Nocturne: You heard the wolf, let's go! (Went to the right corridor, along with Umbra)
The girls and wolves went through different paths and as they went through, trouble always waits for them.
[The Manor Of Spades - Music Hall]
Umbra: (Got out of the corridor) Whoa. Nocturne, take a look at this.
Nocturne: (Got out of the corridor) Oh my. This must be a music hall.
Umbra: (Giggling) Well, in my scholar days, I'm pretty good on violin.
Nocturne: Really? The only instrument I play is the grand piano.
Umbra: Marvelous. (Walks to the stage) Nocturne, look at this. There are instruments waiting to be played.
Nocturne: Alright. (Went along with Umbra to play an instrument)
Nocturne and Umbra picked an instrument to play with. Umbra got the violin and Nocturne found a piano, as she sat down.
Nocturne: It felt like this room has every instrument that we need.
Umbra: Maybe when this is all over, we can hold a concert or three.
Nocturne: True. (But when she was about to play, she noticed the Heartless by the audience) Hey, Umbra?
Umbra: (Was about to play, but stopped) Yes, Nocturne?
Nocturne: I don't think we're alone. It looks like we have an audience by our little show. (Shows Umbra the unexpected audience)
There were multiple Heartless known as Gold Beat and they were getting ready to start the attack on the two girls.
Nocturne: (Got up from her seat and away from the piano) Well, if they want a show.
Umbra: (Puts down the violin) Then, it's a show that they'll receive.
Nocturne/Umbra: (Summons their keyblades) It's showtime!
The instruments came alive as they played the Nightfall City Battle Music. Which is the Night Battle Music from Sonic Unleashed.
Nocturne: You won't get in our way again! (Slashed the Gold Beats into pieces) You may have taken over the forest, but I won't let you take over the manor!
Umbra: No matter what happens, we'll get through this together. Thick and thin, boss by boss, hand in hand!
Nocturne: (Squealing) You really mean it, Umbra? (She even slashed a Heartless without looking)
Umbra: I do mean it, Nocturne. (Even she slashed a Heartless without looking)
Nocturne: (Saw that there's more Heartless coming) I think it's time we closed the curtain on them, don't you think?
Umbra: Can't stay here for long. (Activates her shotlock) Let's bring the house down.
Nocturne: (Activates her shotlock) I couldn't agree more.
Nocturne/Umbra: Noinu Korangar! (They used Union Ragnarok to eliminate the rest of the Heartless in the Music Hall) Show's over!
The girls defeated the Heartless in the music hall and the instruments went back to normal. Suddenly, a new pathway appeared to the girls' right side.
Nocturne: Umbra, did you see that?! A new passageway appeared for us.
Umbra: You're right. Come on, let's go find the cornerstone. (Looks at her violin) I'll see you later when this place is Heartless free.
The girls got off the stage and went to the corridor on their right. They were fighting Heartless along the way as they were tracking down the cornerstone.
(Meanwhile at Dalmatian Street)
A World Gate appeared in the living room, where the other pups were looking at it with curiosity.
Dolly: (Walked in the living room) Hey guys, what's going on? (Saw what's happening) Wait a minute. What's that orb?
Dawkins: (In the middle of the room, by the World Gate) Dolly, over here!
Dolly went to the middle of the room and saw Dawkins examining the orb with his brand new invention.
Dolly: Dawkins, what's with this weird orb-like thing? This is another invention of yours?
Dawkins: I don't think so. But with my Anomaly Reader, we'll find out what it is.
Dylan: (Off-Screen) Dolly? Dolly! Where are you? Why aren't the pups getting ready for. (Saw what's happening, when he came in the background) The park?
Dolly: Dylan, I'm over here! In the middle!
Dylan: (While waking towards the orb) Oh my dog. Why are there so many pups here looking at that?
Dawkins: (Got the results) Ah. Here we are. It says that this orb is actually a World Gate.
Dylan: A World Gate? What's that? Another invention that you've made?
Dawkins: No, it's a portal that would lead to another world and what I think is that Nocturne and her family used this to get to our world.
Dolly: This portal could lead us to other worlds?! (Gasp) That means we'll get to see Nocturne again! But this time, in her own home.
Dylan: Hold on, Dolly. We don't know if this portal is safe or not. What if we're thrown into another dimension?
Dawkins: Actually, this World Gate is safe. However, when you go to another world, your looks would be entirely different.
Dylan: Wait, does this mean that we won't be dogs anymore?!
Dawkins: Afraid so. Depends on what world you go and see, the World Gate's powers are beyond my knowledge and my Anomaly Reader.
Dolly: Whatever! Let's go in and find my Lycanroc! (While jumping into the World Gate) Bow Wacka Wow! (Disappeared into the World Gate)
Dylan: (Shocked) Dolly! (Worried) (Saying Oh My Dog 3X) Dawkins, I have to go after Dolly! Mom and Dad are going to come home this evening. If they find out that Dolly left on her own. (Got interrupted by Dawkins)
Dawkins: (Slaps Dylan straight to the face) Snap out of it, Dylan! Luckily, this World Gate won't last for a while. So, you still have a chance to find her.
Dylan: Thanks, Dawkins! But first, I'm going to need some armor! (Went to get some armor for himself to protect himself from the danger lurking within)
(One Suit Up later)
Dylan: (In his armor, that was used to go out in Boom Night) Okay, I'm ready.
Dawkins: I'll hold the fort, just in case Mum and Doug show up.
Dylan: Thanks again, Dawkins. (Looks at the World Gate) Okay. (Gulps) Here I go! (Ran inside the World Gate and disappeared)
Dawkins: Good luck, Dylan. Come back safely. (Looks at the pups) Alright, pups. While Dylan goes after Dolly, I'll be in charge for now on to take care of all of you, until Mum and Doug show up. Understand?
Dalmatian Pups: We understand!
Dawkins: Good, let's hope that Dylan brings back Dolly in one piece. (Got to work with the household, along with the pups)
(Meanwhile at the Manor Of Spades)
[Manor Of Spades - The Hall Of Chivalry]
Nocturne: (Exhausted) Going through this manor is making me very exhausted. (Stomach growling) Great, now I'm hungry. (Groaning)
Umbra: We can't stop right now! The cornerstone isn't that far ahead. (With doubt) Right?
Nocturne: (Exhausted) Whatever, I'm taking a break. (Sat down on the floor and went through her bag) I haven't had any breakfast this morning, due to your arrival. So, I'm about to have an egg and sausage biscuit. (Giggling) Good thing I packed this bad boy when I left.
Umbra: How can you have a breakfast break, when there are multiple Heartless waiting for us to be slaughtered?!
Nocturne: (While eating her biscuit) Umbra. When you're me, I'm always exhausted after a battle. So, I'm giving my self a little boost to wake me up. (Finished eating her biscuit and got up) And now, I'm fine. So, ready to jam?
Umbra: (Sigh) Okay, maybe I should've thought about that as well. When we're exhausted, we won't have enough energy to fight the Heartless. They would get the upper hand if we're low on energy. (Sigh) Sorry about that, Nocturne. I just don't want to see the Heartless take over the manor.
Nocturne: Neither do I, Umbra. Neither do I. I mean, the Forest Of Clubs had it's own problem of the Heartless. Me and Serenade were trying to fend off the Heartless from taking over. But with King Mickey's help, we saved the forest and everyone can enjoy it now.
Umbra: You do make a good point. (Sigh) Alright, let's get moving.
But when they were about to head out into the manor, a World Gate appeared in the hall out of nowhere.
Nocturne: A World Gate? What's it doing here?
Umbra: I wouldn't stand very near if I were you. Because I sense something coming from the gate itself.
Nocturne: What are you talking about? There's no way that there's someone coming from this World. (Got interrupted from the World Gate)
Dolly: (inside the World Gate) Bow Wacka Wow! (Came out of the World Gate as an actual human being)
Nocturne: (Got trampled by a girl) Gate. (Got hurt by the girl that trampled her) Ow! Watch it!
Dolly: (Heard Nocturne) Nocturne? Is that you?! Where are you?! Are you around here?
Nocturne: (Being sat on Dolly) You're on me, Doll.
Dolly: (Looks at Nocturne that Dolly was sitting on) Oops. Sorry about that, human. But can you tell me where Nocturne is?
Umbra: Dolly? As in Dolly Dalmatian?! You're Doug Dalmatian's daughter aren't you?
Dolly: Yeah? Who's asking? (Realized something) Hold on, can these humans understand me?! Oh my dog! They can understand me!
Umbra: (Giggling) Well, I guess I was right. You are one of the Dalmatian children that I heard about from Nocturne.
Dolly: You've heard about me and the fam? Come to think of it, you seem quite friendly. For a human, at least.
Umbra: Why thank you, my dear Dalmatian. I am Umbra Lucis Caelum, heir to the throne of the Nightfall Kingdom.
Dolly: Whoa. That's amazing. You're royalty? Now that's really spectacular.
Umbra: And so is Nocturne. One more thing, you're still sitting on her.
Dolly: I am? (Looks down and sees Nocturne still being sat on) Whoops, I forgot to get off you. (Got off of Nocturne as quick as possible)
Nocturne: (Stretches herself) Finally. (Dusts herself off and cleans her glasses) Dolly, what's up with you?
Dolly: This human can understand me as well? (Laughing) This day keeps getting better and better. Two humans understanding me in human speech.
Nocturne: Not to mention that you're also human as well, Dolly! (Conjures up a mirror with her magic) I mean, look at yourself!
Dolly: What do you mean? (Looks at the mirror, saw herself as a human and gasps) Oh...my...dog!
Dolly saw herself in the mirror as a fully grown human. No dog ears, no dog fur and no dog tail. All flesh and skin. With actual human hair that resembles her ears and her three collars were on her neck still. With a blue shirt, dark blue shorts, black fingerless gloves and long black socks with blue sneakers.
Dolly: So, this is what Dawkins mean by your looks would be different from which world you go. Guess he was right.
Nocturne: You think or you know? Anyways, why are you here?
Dolly: So, if this Umbra person knows who I am. Then, this girl is. (Gasp and started flowing tears) Nocti?
Nocturne: Yes, Doll. It's me. Your special Lycanroc in human form. (Got hugged by Dolly)
Dolly: (Crying) Oh Nocturne, you look amazing in your true form. I've missed you. I finally get to see you again!
Nocturne: Uh, Dolly. It wasn't that long. It's been a week since I saw you and Dylan. But, I'm glad you're here. With me and Umbra.
Umbra: (Sigh) Looks like things are getting quite a bit amusing in the manor. (Sensed another presence by the World Gate) And it's about to get even more amusing as well. Girls, look alive!
Nocturne: Dolly, get behind me. (Summons her keyblade) We don't know if a Heartless followed you, but I'm ready to take them on!
Dolly: Be careful, Nocturne.
Dylan: (Screaming within the World gate and appearing in his human form, while wearing kitchen utensils as armor) (Fell down on the floor) Ow!
Nocturne: Huh?
Dylan: (Dizziness) Hold it right there, evildoer. (Fell down again)
Nocturne: What's up with this boy?
Umbra: Nocturne, that's no boy. That's Delilah Dalmatian's son, Dylan Dalmatian!
Dolly: (Shocked) Dylan?! What's he doing here?!
Dylan: Dolly? Is that you in that human body?
Dolly: Yes, Dylan. It's me.
Dylan: This has got to be a dream. Right? You can't possibly be human!
Nocturne: Actually, you're human as well. Take a look at yourself and see. (Showed Dylan a mirror to look at himself)
Dylan noticed a mirror by Nocturne and saw that he was no longer a dog. He was now a human being with flesh all over him. He had short hair and the colors resemble his ears. He had a t-shirt with a star on it and he had blue pants and red sneakers. His collar was still on his neck.
Dylan: Oh my dog. Dawkins' theory was right. You look different on which world that you'll go! That's very insane, but it's true. So, that means. (Looks at Nocturne) You must be Nocturne. (Looks at Umbra) Who are you?
Nocturne: Dylan, this is Umbra. She's my look-alike. We may look like twins, but we're related to each other.
Umbra: It is true, Dylan Dalmatian. Your mother was very generous of healing Nocturne during a fight with an Unversed.
Dylan: My mom helped out Nocturne. Huh? Who knew?
Nocturne: Dylan, why are you here?
Dylan: Right! Dolly, we have to go back to our home right now.
Dolly: Aw, come on! I've finally found Nocturne and she looks so beautiful. Besides, if I leave, I won't be able to see her again.
Nocturne: Yes, I can. I can always visit you in London.
Dolly: But, I never get a chance to be in a human's paws.
Dylan: Dolly, we have to go now. Even though it's morning time, we need to make sure you're back home in time. If we don't, we'll get in real trouble when Mom and Dad come back from work.
Dolly: Come on, Dylan. It's morning. They won't be back until the evening. I mean, what's one little adventure won't hurt. Am I right?
Dylan: (Thinking) Come to think of it. They won't be back until the evening. (Sigh) Okay, we'll go have our little adventure. But, after this, we're going home.
Dolly: (Hugs Dylan) Aw, thank you. Nocturne and Umbra, we're coming with you!
Nocturne: You got it!
Umbra: Let's make haste. The cornerstone should be further from here.
Dolly/Dylan: Right! (Went along with Nocturne and Umbra to the Cornerstone Of Spades)
(Meanwhile with Prisme and Lumina)
They were both in the briefing room, watching both Nocturne and Umbra's every move.
Prisme: So...both of our daughters are on the move.
Lumina: (Noticed Dolly and Dylan) And they some guests with them as well.
Prisme: I knew it. Looks like the World Gates don't appear very often in other worlds. Just like in Metropolis, the Superhero Girls made their appearance. Come to think of it, I've never met the Superhero Girls in person. But I've heard that Nocturne told me about it, when she was on her own.
Lumina: Not to mention Lavenza from the Velvet Room. Especially the Phantom Thieves' Personas in the ballroom by the lobby.
Prisme: I agree. Those guys are very important to be on the look out for. Including the Superhero Girls. Along with the other guests that my daughter, Soleil and Lune's daughters also bring in as well.
Lumina: I couldn't agree more, Prisme. Or should I say, Aubade Lucis Caelum? Oh and one more thing about your name, you can drop the facade.
Aubade: I understand, Lumina. Serenade is somewhere in Mementos. Isn't that right, Caprice?
Caprice: (On the dashboard of the computer) Of course, Auntie Aubade. (The mark on her neck has changed into a rabbit) As the Mark Of The Rabbit, I know that my luck is within Nocturne's hands. (Sigh) Let's just hope that her luck goes on finding the cornerstone.
Aubade: I hope so too. (Noticed that her phone was ringing) Lumina, let's move.
Lumina: It appears that Master Yen Sid has information about Sora's whereabouts.
Aubade: Me and Lumina are going out for a bit. Keep monitoring Umbra and my daughter's actions from here on. (Caprice nodded as she and Lumina left the briefing room to somewhere else)
(Meanwhile with Nocturne and the gang)
[Manor Of Spades - Throne Room]
Nocturne: Whoa. This must be the throne room, where all of the people gather around to see the king and queen.
Kairi: (Sitting on a throne) Ah, so you came. (Got off the throne)
Nocturne: Kairi! (Ran to her by the throne and hugged her)
Kairi: (Getting hugged) I'm not Kairi, but thank you for the hug.
Umbra: (Walked in the room) Nocturne, where are your manners?
Nocturne: Sorry.
Kairi: (Still being hugged, while Noticing Umbra) You must be Umbra. I've heard about your relationship between you and Nocturne.
Umbra: So I've heard. I also know that you're not Kairi.
Kairi: I know, I may look like her. But I'm not actually her.
Dolly: (Walks in) Whoa. So this is where the king and queen go each and every day for parties this big.
Dylan: (Walks in) (Panting) Wait...for...me. (Panting)
Nocturne: Dylan! Dolly! You're here! (Breaks the hug and ran towards the the siblings)
Dolly/Dylan: Nocturne! (Ran towards her)
Nocturne: Dolly and Dylan, let me introduce you to a very special friend of mine. (Shows them her friend, Kairi)
Kairi: (Noticed two other people) Oh. I didn't know you had company.
Nocturne: That's because, these two are my friends. Kairi, meet Dolly and Dylan.
Dolly: Nice to meet ya, Kairi.
Dylan: Same with me. It's nice to see you, Kairi.
Kairi: (Giggling) It's a pleasure to meet you, Dolly and Dylan.
Umbra: She may look like her, but she's not. But, we should call her by that name for now.
Kairi: Now that you're here, it looks like the cornerstone is not far from here. Follow me.
As Kairi went to her throne, Nocturne and the others followed her to see what was about to go down.
Kairi: (Activated a secret compartment from the arm rests of the throne) Stand back, everyone.
The secret compartment revealed itself and showed everyone that the cornerstone is located downstairs.
Kairi: By this staircase leads to the cornerstone of Spades. Once you four are ready, be prepared for anything.
Nocturne: Because once we fight the guardian, there's no turning back.
Umbra: Me and Nocturne will handle this threat. Dolly and Dylan, you can head back to your world now.
Dylan: You hear that, Dolly? We can finally head back home and. (Got interrupted by his stepsister)
Dolly: NO! I don't want to leave yet. I want to see this adventure through the very end. I don't like staying in the sidelines while Nocturne and Umbra have all the fun.
Dylan: But Dolly, we. (Got interrupted by Nocturne)
Nocturne: That's fine, Dolly. You can join me. Besides, it would be a good experience.
Dolly: Really?! You mean it?!
Nocturne: Yes, Dolly. Oh and by the way, Dylan. You're still itching for more adventure, huh?
Dylan: What are you talking about? I need to get Dolly home!
Nocturne: Dylan! You don't have to hide it from me. Something tells me that your heart wants you to follow me.
Dylan: Huh?!
Nocturne: I can sense it. Deep inside you. You want to follow me as well.
Dylan: But. (Sigh) Okay...to be honest. I do want to bring Dolly home. But, I really want to see the cornerstone and how you battle the Heartless.
Nocturne: (Smirks) All right, then it's settled.
Umbra: (Sigh) I can't believe this. Alright then. It's your decision. (Thought) Well I'll be. Nocturne has grown so much, that she's taking charge of her own team. (Laughing inside)
Nocturne: Okay, team! Let's go!
Dylan: I'm ready when you are, Nocturne.
Dolly: Let's show those Heartless what we're made of!
Umbra: I'm with you all the way, Nocturne.
Nocturne: Everyone, it's showtime! To the cornerstone of Spades! (Ran downstairs to the cronerstone)
Dolly: Last one downstairs is a rotten egg! Bow Wacka Wow! (Ran downstairs as well)
Dylan: Dolly and Nocturne, wait for me! (Ran downstairs)
Umbra: Time for me to head on down. (Went downstairs last)
As everyone went downstairs, Kairi looked down at the staircase and approved that she made the right choice of giving Nocturne the jewel.
Kairi: (Looking down at the staircase) Good luck, you four. May your heart be your guiding key.
(Meanwhile with Aubade and Lumina)
[The Mysterious Tower - The Sorcerer's Loft]
They were being told by Master Yen Sid of Sora's location and want to tell her daughter that Sora will come sooner than she thought.
Aubade: Quadratum?!
Lumina: How is that even possible?!
Yen Sid: It is quite a burden for you two to know. But in recent changes, Riku has already took care of the matter. Kairi went to train under Master Aqua and the others have halted their own search.
Aubade: (Sigh) While everyone has stopped their search, Kairi went to train with Master Aqua and Riku went to Quadratum to find Sora. What are we supposed to do with our problem?
Yen Sid: Hmm. I've noticed that another organization is trying to get your daughter. Organization VII, was it?
Lumina: Correct.
Yen Sid: Just as I figured. Aubade, it looks like your daughter would have to face this kind of problem, on her own with her own team.
Aubade: (Sheds a tear) I see. But what about Soleil and Lune's daughters? Our family? Our beloved city?!
Lumina: Not to mention my own kingdom!
Yen Sid: Settle down, you two. You'll figure something out soon enough. But...in order to find your sisters' daughters, you might want to hold onto this.
Yen Sid conjured up the Sorcerer's Hat and turned it into a special Wayfinder for Nocturne to find her daughters hidden in plain sight.
Yen Sid: Take this Wayfinder with you. Put it by your daughter's room and make sure that it is hidden well.
Aubade: (Takes the Wayfinder) Thank you, Master Yen Sid.
Donald and Goofy appeared inside of the loft and noticed that there was two ladies talking to their master.
Goofy: (Spoke up) Master Yen Sid, did we come in here at a bad time?
Donald: Goofy!
Yen Sid: Relax, Donald. It's just one of my old companions when I was still training her.
Aubade: Donald? Goofy?
Goofy: Aubade? Is that you?!
Donald: Oh boy! Aubade's here!
Donald and Goofy ran towards Aubade and gave her a big hug.
Lumina: What the?
Goofy: We haven't seen you for a long time, where have you been?
Donald: Yeah. Did you perform somewhere amazing during your travels? Or better yet, did you go on your adventures?
Aubade: Maybe we'll save that conversation for later, Donald. Right now, I need to hide this special Wayfinder for Nocturne to look for.
Lumina: Otherwise, she won't be able to find her other nieces.
Aubade: Nieces? Lumina, they're siblings. How are they even. (Got interrupted by Lumina)
Lumina: (Put her finger on Aubade's lips) Shh. They're your nieces. Not sisters. Nieces.
Aubade: (Puts Lumina's finger away) I get it. Maybe they're not my siblings, but they're family.
Lumina: I understand. Let's just hope it's not too late.
Aubade nodded as she was about to leave the Mysterious Tower and went back to her world. Along with Lumina.
(Meanwhile with Nocturne and the gang)
[Manor Of Spades - Cornerstone Of Spades]
Nocturne: (Running to see the cornerstone) There it is! The Cornerstone Of Spades!
The Cornerstone Of Spades was just beyond their reach. As they were running towards it, Zacian and Zamazenta arrived along with them.
Nocturne: (While running, noticed the Pokemon) Zacian! Zamazenta! You've made it!
Zacian: (Running along) Thanks, it took a while. But, we're here now.
Zamazenta: (Running along) It took forever for us to find you. We were pretty lost in the maze.
Nocturne: (While running) It's okay. Now that we're here, let's stop the one who's damaging the cornerstone.
Dolly: (While riding on her skateboard) Nocturne! (Caught up to her) Sorry for the wait. I thought if I rode on my skateboard, I'd catch up with you.
Nocturne: That's kind of nice, Dolly. Also, where's Dylan?
Dolly: Oh. He's riding along with me.
Dylan: (Terrified, while riding with Dolly) Hi Nocturne.
Nocturne: Hey Dylan, are you doing okay?
Dylan: I'm doing fine, really.
Nocturne: That's good. (Sees the Cornerstone) There's the cornerstone! (Gasp) And the Heartless!
The Heartless known as Ramuh was using the cornerstone to power up it's thunder attacks and make the manor into a haunted house. But with Heartless.
Nocturne: (Looks at Ramuh) Hey! (Stops and summons her keyblade) Leave the cornerstone alone! Zacian, with me! Zamazenta, protect Dolly and Dylan!
Zacian/Zamazenta: Right! (Zacian went with Nocturne and Zamazenta protected Dolly and Dylan)
Multiple Gold Beats arrived to assist Ramuh, as Nocturne and Zacian went after the Heartless itself. But when she was about to fight Ramuh, the Gold Beats took charge and attacked the girl. They counterattacked everything as they could.
Nocturne: (Counterattacking the Heartless, but taking a lot of damage) Argh! There's too many of them!
Zacian: (Counterattacking the Heartless, also taking damage) You think?
Umbra: (Off-Screen) You leave my cousin alone, you electrical hazards! (Attacks the Gold Beats from above)
Nocturne: Umbra! Perfect timing. Come on, let's get rid of the Heartless and go after the one in charge!
Zacian/Umbra: Right!
As Nocturne, Umbra and Zacian were beating up the Gold Beats, Ramuh wasn't going to give up that easily. He attack them with his lightning abilities and paralyzed our attackers into statues.
Nocturne/Umbra/Zacian: (Paralyzed) Ahh!
Dolly: Nocturne! (Got off of Zamazenta and ran towards Nocturne)
Dylan: Dolly, get back here!
Zamazenta: You need protection!
Dolly: (Stopped running) Not just me, but Nocturne as well. I mean, that meanie just zapped her and her friends!
Umbra: No, Dolly! Dylan's right. You have to go back to your brother and Zamazenta. Don't worry about us.
Dolly: No. I can't leave you behind. Ever since what happened with that incident, I always want to stay by my family's side. To fight for our freedom against Cruella and her plan to turn us into her fur coat. We succeeded and now we're free. My siblings always have my back and now...it's my turn to do the same. (Ran towards Nocturne)
Dylan: (Sigh) Dolly. Why?
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) (Growling) When I get out of here, you're toast!
Ramuh was about to attack Nocturne, until Dolly came up and used herself as a shield to protect Nocturne as a shield.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) Dolly? What are you doing?! Go back to Dylan and Zamazenta before it's too late!
Dolly: No way, Nocturne. You protected my family from the monsters. Now it's my turn to return the favor.
As the moment intensifies, a pair of legs was running towards the hallway to the cornerstone of light.
Dolly: Nocturne...ever since I met you, you've changed my life. When you saved me and Dylan from the Heartless that night. That was a night that I'll never forget. (Blushing) And I was falling for you when I saw you.
At the hallway, a body was now moving to the hall of the cornerstone and it's wearing a maid outfit.
Dolly: I don't want to lose you again. If we fall, we fall together. If we die, we die together. I'll protect you. No matter what.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) Dolly.
At the hallway, there was a person's head and it's mouth was panting while running.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) (Sigh) Dolly. You've always done reckless things and always take risks. (Laughing) That description almost sounded like me. But...if you really want to protect me that badly. Then, be my guest.
Dolly: (Blushing and gasping) Thanks Nocturne! (Looks at Ramuh) Alright, you mean bully! (Spreads her arms) Come and get me!
Umbra: (Paralyzed) You fool! You'll hurt yourself if you protect her!
Zacian: (Paralyzed) Too late! Here it comes!
In slow motion, Ramuh starts to attack Dolly and she was ready for the attack. But out of nowhere, a figure appeared and took Dolly's place to protect Nocturne from the attack.
Everyone: Huh?!
Dolly: Hey! What's the big idea? I was about to protect Nocturne!
Melissa: Forgive me for doing that, but I don't want to see Nocturne hurt as well. As well as her friends as well.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) That voice. Melissa?
Melissa: I'm here and ready to serve, princess. (Holds out her hand and summons End Of Pain)
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) Hey. Isn't that a keyblade?
Melissa: (looks at her keyblade) Oh yeah. I've also come to help you and wake up Serenade from sleeping.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) Sleeping? What do you mean by. (Realized something) Wait. You don't mean.
Melissa: Yes, my princess. The Mark Of The Cat is sleeping somewhere in Mementos. But enough about that, let's take care of this problem. Together.
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) But how? I'm paralyzed. Along with Umbra and Zacian.
Melissa: I think I know how. But I'm going to need some help. (Looks at Dolly) Dolly, want to help me unfreeze the princess and her friends from paralysis?
Dolly: If it's the only way to save Nocturne, count me in!
Melissa: Very well. (Gets rid of the maid outfit and into her battle outfit, which is a musketeer outfit) (Turns to the Heartless) (In French) Allons-nous danser?
Dylan: Whoa. Is it just me or did that maid became a musketeer?
Zamazenta: I wish I knew, Dylan.
Umbra: That maid. She's no ordinary maid to the family. She's like a guardian to Nocturne.
Zacian: (Paralyzed) That's because the maid is one of Nocturne's guardians!
Melissa: (Giggling) So you noticed. Okay, then allow me to introduce who I really am! (Looks at Nocturne) Princesse, reveal my mark if you please.
Umbra: (Paralyzed) Again, what's with this girl? (Realized something) Wait! Could it be?
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) Hold on a sec. (Tries to use her magic) Laever ruoy kram ot em! (Nocturne's magic went to Melissa's neck and revealed a sheep)
Dolly: (Amazed) Whoa. Is that a sheep on your neck? I mean, it's not real. But, it's like a mark. Right?
Suite: (Giggling) That's right. I am the Mark Of The Sheep. (In French) La marque des moutons! (In English) Suite!
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) (Gasp) Suite?! You're the maid?! When? Why? How?
Suite: Let's save that for later. Right now, we've got to get you out of paralysis and take out this Heartless.
Dolly: That's right and if you can help out Nocturne, then so can I!
Suite: No. It's too risky for you to protect my niece from this Heartless. It's best that you go back to Zamazenta and be safe.
Dolly: But!
Suite: Look, I know I called you over to help me. But I think I can take over for now. Trust me on this.
Dylan: Dolly, just get over here and stay protected with me and Zamazenta!
Nocturne: (Paralyzed) He's right, Dolly. You need to go. Now!
Dolly: (Sigh) Okay, I'll go. But Suite, please save her. (Went back to Dylan and Zamazenta)
Suite: Now that I'm here, let's take care of this problem first. (Went in her bag and brought out some Panacea for the three paralyzed girls)
Suite gave the girls some Panacea as they drank them and they can move freely again, as the Panacea kicked in.
Nocturne: (No longer in paralysis) Alright! I'm no longer stunned. Thanks, Suite!
Suite: (In French) De rein, Nocturne. (Normal) So then, are we ready to exterminate the power from this Heartless?
Zacian/Umbra: (No longer in paralysis) Ready!
Nocturne: Just say the word, Suite.
Suite: (In French) Mesdames, c'est l'heure du spectacle! (Went towards the Heartless with a few slashes through the Gold Beats)
Umbra: (While attacking the Heartless) Suite, you are quite the musketeer in the family.
Suite: Thanks. I learned a lot of French in my class. I even read my favorite story about the Three Musketeers. It made me feel confident in myself.
Umbra: I see. I see. I even had some training myself. Including my classes this semester. (Strikes down a Gold Beat)
(A few Heartless defeated later)
Everyone was ready to face Ramuh. Looks like he's outnumbered, but he's ready to do whatever he can to win.
Nocturne: It all comes down to this, Protect the cornerstone with all you've got! (Went in and attacked Ramuh)
The girls went head on to strike down Ramuh with all of their powers together as one.
Suite: Time for me to put an end to your misery, you brute.
Umbra: Your reign of terror will be through!
Zacian: We'll protect this cornerstone with all of our powers united.
Nocturne: And we'll take back this world!
Girls: Lights out! (Attacked Ramuh with their powers and Ramuh was defeated)
Zamazenta: And the Heartless has been slain! Nice job, ladies!
Dolly: Aw. And I wanted to fight alongside Nocturne too.
Dylan: Forget it, sis. We don't want to put our own safety at risk.
Nocturne: (Went to Zamazenta, Dolly and Dylan) Guys! Are you okay?
Zamazenta: We're good. You're okay! Along with my sister and your nieces. Especially Suite who found you.
Nocturne: I can see that. Now that she's here, we have a few nieces to find and Serenade's still in Mementos.
Umbra: That's true. Come on, let's head back to the hotel.
Everyone agrees and went back to the real world from the Manor of Spades.
(Meanwhile with Kairi)
Kairi: So...it seems that the Emerald of Clubs is secured in the Forest of Clubs and the Amethyst of Spades is secured in the manor. I wonder though...what kind of jewel is next?
[Nightfall City - Hotel Betwixt - Nocturne's Room]
Nocturne: Phew! (Sits on her bed) Well that was one heck of an adventure. Isn't it?
Umbra: I honestly agree. Zacian and Zamazenta went back to patrol the other cornerstones. Dolly and Dylan went back to their world and just in time, if their parents don't find out they're missing.
Nocturne: Yeah. That's so true. Otherwise, they'll get in trouble. (Sigh) At least we recovered two of the gems. The other two must be in the other worlds as well. But which ones?
Umbra: I don't know. But you'll have to figure it out sooner or later. And maybe the mysteries behind Hotel Betwixt will be revealed.
Nocturne: (Mind) The mysteries behind this hotel. I wonder what it would be.
Lumina: (Arrived) Hey girls, sorry for the intrusion.
Nocturne/Umbra: Aunt Umbra/Mother!
Lumina: Umbra, it's time for us to depart back to the Kingdom. Nocturne, good luck on your journey. (Went to her and kissed her cheek)
Umbra: Yes, I understand. (At Nocturne) Miss Lucis Caelum, be on guard for the other jewels. (Kissed her other cheek as well)
Nocturne: (Blushing) Got it! See ya later, Umbra and Aunt Lumina.
Umbra: You too, Miss Lucis Caelum. (Let the room)
Lumina: May your heart be your guiding key, Noct. (Left with her daughter)
Nocturne: (Summons her keyblade, Starlight) As the Dragon Princess, I won't let you down.
It looks like Nocturne's going to be pretty busy at the moment. Finding the remaining jewels, finding the rest of her nieces, and mostly, figuring out the mysteries in the hotel. What kind of adventure will we expect to see next? Only one way to find out!
So, let's go! As the journey continues!
End Of Act XVI