Kingdom Hearts

Ch. 30

Deep Jungle

Level 1

"Ding," sounded the mini coffee maker in Jiminy's private study. Personally constructed by Chip n Dale for folks no more than 6 inches high. Jiminy retrieved his coffee and sat down in a small chair. He blew softly on the drink to cool it. He preceded to take a sip as he looked around his study. "Took about an hour to clean up the mess. But that doesn't include the shape of the ship outside my room," he thought.

After they crashed landed Jiminy managed to keep aboard the ship. He set up the repairs and began fixing up his office. He chose to stay with the ship until the gang got back. Unaware to him the rocket was stuck in a tree 50 feet in the air. Held up by two huge branches strong enough to hold an object of that size.

Back with Sora and the crew, Tarzan led them through the forest until they came upon a small river. Tarzan pointed to the shore on the other side of the water. "Swim," he said. Tarzan jumped in the pool of water and swam to the other side.

"What, we have to get wet? Why don't we just walk around or something," snarled Donald.

"I thought ducks like the water?" cocked Sora. He then jumped in the water and followed the ape man. Donald tried his best to ignore him. Goofy went after Sora then followed by Donald.

They all made it to the shore and continued on their hike. "Hey Tarzan, who were those people back there. You know at the camp."

Tarzan tilted his head over to Sora. "Jane, Clayton. Fell from the sky."

"Wait you mean they're not from here?" questioned Donald.

"Yes. They are strangers here. Same as you," answered Tarzan.

Sora cocked an eyebrow, "Wait what about you? Where are you from?"

Tarzan stared up into the trees "I was born here. My Mother was an ape. She never told me who my Father was."

Sora turned to his friends, "Somethings not right. When I talked to Jane she said that her world was not destroyed by the heartless. So why would they need to leave."

Donald and Goofy looked concerned. "We'll talk about it later. Right now we have to find our ship. After we find Jiminy then we will investigate what's going on," said Donald. They turned to Tarzan to ask him some more questions.

"Tarzan what can you tell us about this place. Were there any other people living here before Jane and the others." Tarzan shook his head. "But you're not an ape. You're human."

Tarzan nodded, "I know. I'm different." He turned and headed forward into the jungle. Sora looked to his friends and nodded before following him.

After about ten minutes, the gang passed through some bushes only to come upon the ship in a giant tree. They ran up to the tree and called out to Jiminy who didn't answer. Tarzan took initiative and climbed the tree. Sora who didn't want to be left behind began to climb up after him. Donald and Goofy stayed on the ground as they were not as acrobatic as Sora and Tarzan were. The ape man made his way to the ship and began to investigate the wreckage. Sora caught up to his new friend and walked over to the hatch. He pushed the button but it did not open. The tree pressed down on the entrance sealing it. Sora banged on the door louder hoping to get Jiminy's attention. But he did not answer. Inside the ship, the cricket was enjoying his tunes on an old record player.

After a few minutes Sora called out, "Jiminy are you in there?" Donald and Goofy stared up trying to see what's going. Tarzan waited patiently for Sora as he had no clue how the mechanism worked. After a couple minutes of banging Sora was just about to give up until he heard a crack. The branch shook a bit which startled the keyblade wielder. He stared down only to hear the cracking sound again. Tarzan sensing the incoming danger reacted quickly grabbing Sora's hood and pulling him up the tree. Donald and Goofy looked in horror as the tree branches began falling with the ship. They dashed away from the incoming debris jumping behind a nearby log.

The ship crashed with a loud boom which could be heard all over the jungle. The three individuals tracking Sora heard the commotion and headed towards its direction. Sora hanging from a vine looked down to see the ship has fallen out the tree. He looks up at Tarzan holding on to his hood with one hand and thanks him. Donald and Goofy poke their heads out to see the ship has landed upside down. Tarzan carried Sora down next to the others while the hatch door opened. A small white hand revealed itself grasping the underside of the ship. Jiminy pulled himself out of the ship with hat in his left hat. Dizzy from the impact he struggles to walk and speaks, "Dog gone kids, watch whose yard you're playing on." He then presides to fall over and seeming to be unconscious.

The gang runs over to tend to their friend. Tarzan walked over and saw the little insect. He didn't question much because he never really cared who anybody really looks like. They managed to wake Jiminy after shaking him a bit.

"Jiminy I'm glad you're okay," said Sora smiling. He hugged the tiny bug causing him to suffocate.

"Okay, okay, enough with the squishing.: Sora let him go and apologized.

Donald ran into the ship and head towards the control room. The rest including Tarzan followed. When they walked in everything was upside down. All the appliances have fallen on the ceiling which has become the floor. Tarzan why not known to question much was a very curious man. He's never been to a place like this before. "What is this place?" he asked Sora.

Donald and Goofy went on to go check the ship. Leaving Sora to answer his questions. "This is our rocket ship. We use this to travel to other worlds."

Tarzan looked around. "Home," he said.

"No it's not home. It's just a rocket. Our home is far away."

Tarzan then stared back at Sora and spoke, "Home is &&!#. Home is." Sora didn't get the last part but pretended to understand. Just then the ship began to move. Back in the control room Donald began turning the systems back on. Then the entire ship rotated until it was right side up again. Everyone else was thrown through a loop. Tarzan was startled by this event not knowing how to react. Donald sat in the control seat unaffected by the sudden change of position. While Sora, Jiminy, and Goofy were thrown upside down falling on their heads. The quick thinking Tarzan assessed the situation and landed on his feet. Everything came crashing down on the floor. Even Jiminy's study which he just recently put back into order. Soon returned to its previous messy state.

"Donald hit the timer button to uncover the amount of time needed until they can leave. The timer started counting down. They have to wait 24 hours until they can leave. The others regained their balance and got up.

They all met near the hatch and surveyed the mess that was made. Donald summoned his staff and just as before he sounded, "Hugtis Fugtis." And just like last time his spell cleaned up the whole ship. Tarzan who's never seen a demonstration of magic before watched carefully as all the books flipped off the ground and slid back into their place on the book shelf. The shattered plates came together forming as one just like before. The beds made themselves and the TV screen was de-cracked. Donald still not talking to Sora stepped forward to discuss what's going on.

Goofy looked at Tarzan who seemed extremely interested in the ship. The dog bent down and whispered into Donald's ear. "I think we should talk privately. I don't think Tarzan could understand."

Donald nodded. He waddled over to the ape man and said, "You never seen a ship like this before. You can take a look around if you want." Tarzan smiled and nodded. On all fours he began to wander around the ship looking at everything that caught his eye.

Goofy grabbed Sora's hood and brought him to the control room with Donald and Jiminy. They all sat down and looked at each other preparing to have a discussion. Jiminy was the first person to talk. "Who was that man? He shouldn't be here."

Sora stood up and answered the question. "His name is Tarzan and I don't think he's from this world." The other three remained silent as he continued. He said that until only a month ago did he ever meet another human. I think he was a misplaced baby. From what I can tell this is a level four world. Aside from him there was no other intelligent life living here. Just plants and animals. I don't know how he got here but he can't be native to this world.

The rest of them puzzled the idea until Goofy continued. "What about that there camp with all those people."

"Camp," Jiminy said. Sora continued to explain what he has uncovered. After finishing telling the story the rest of them shouted, "What!" in shock.

"It's true. Those people we met in camp are not refugees they're researches and explores seeking out world's to discover."

Jiminy hopped up and down to get everyone's attention. "But that means that they're abusing the situation with the heartless to travel to other worlds and make contact. Do they understand how dangerous that is? You can't just waltz your way into any given world. Like it's a neighboring country."

Sora nodded, "Yeah, not to mention they have invented a remarkably similar rocket to our gummi ship. It can supposedly travel to other worlds and can carry a large quantity of people."

Donald and Goofy looked at each other in fear then Goofy mentioned, "That woman had a familiar accent Donald. Do you think it's them?"

"I don't know. We shouldn't make assumptions."

Sora looked to them, "What do you mean? Do you know the world these people came from?"

Donald and Goofy looked at each other and nodded. "You see 30 years ago. Me, Donald and the King went on an adventure together to the world outside. In the process, we visited countless places. More than most will ever see in a lifetime. Well remember the classifications of worlds based on the advancement of their civilization. Well on the top are the Level 1 worlds. The ones that are aware of and have the technology to move to and from their home world. Well after our travels we discovered that aside from small outposts that watches the lanes between. There are only 5 worlds that can hold that class. Our home world, "Disney Town", The City of Light, "Radiant Garden", the magical realm of "Pixie Hollow", the home of the Galactic Federation, "Coruscant", and finally the world these settlers seem to come from. The Steam Punk World of Britannia.

Sora surprised at this new information didn't know how to react. Jiminy also weary of the recent info began writing it down in his journal. "But surely these people know they must not meddle in different worlds."

Donald looked to Sora, "I can't say for sure. But when we first visited their world we weren't exactly greeted as individuals."

Then a loud crash preceded from the kitchen. Goofy worried about his dishes ran down as fast as he could. Only to see Tarzan taking plates and breaking them one by one. The gang walked in and told the ape man he mustn't do that. After that Donald fixed the shattered plates. They were about to discuss their next move until they heard foot prints inside their ship. A shiver ran down Sora's neck. "Who is it?" He thought. "Not the heartless."

Sora, Donald, and Goofy summoned their weapons while Jiminy hopped into Sora's hood for safety. Sora brought out his keyblade. When he looked to Tarzan he noticed that the ape man was also armed. He carried a spear in his left hand and gave a freighting face. Similar to what a wild animal would do.

Then just around the corner the tall man from earlier seemed to have made his way into the ship. Clayton walked in casually smoking his pipe. "Well, what's all this? Calm friends. I'm not your enemy." The gang seized their fighting stances and stood up. Jiminy jumped out to see who it was.

"You're from the camp," said Donald.

"Clayton," said Tarzan before setting down his spear.

Clayton smiled and pressed his free arm on his chest. "I'm sorry. I don't think we've been introduced. My name Cecil Clayton member of the Institution of Science, Elite member. Please forgive me for intruding. But when we came across this magnificent transport ship, we had to take a look.

"We?" asserted Sora.

He strolled through the kitchen still smoking his pipe observing the architecture and food supply. "Accuse me, I don't want to be rude, but it is proper to address your own names after the other side gives theirs."

"My name is Sora. This is Donald Duck and that's Goofy. And the little guy on my shoulder is Jiminy. You already know Tarzan."

Clayton turns to them and thanks them. "I say I'm quite impressed with this design. It's small but effective. But only problem is that it can only carry no more than ten people."

"Problem, why would we need to bring more? We're a small group traveling from world to world," explained Jiminy.

Clayton then opened the fridge and pulled out an apple. "May I?" he asked. Goofy nodded and Clayton bit into the apple. Just then Jiminy heard more foot prints but they were coming from his study. He hopped off Sora's shoulder and ran out the door. When he did, he saw the red haired man from the camp looking through drawers. The others joined him. Upon seeing this strange man, he gave them a cold stare but did not say anything. Clayton walked out the door and introduced his comrade.

"This young man is named Ralum. He is an Elite member of Britannia's Tactics Division. Ralum continued to smile devilishly. Clayton continued, "And-, where is she?" Ralum finally spoke and pointed into Jiminy's study. "She's in there."

The woman looking through Jiminy's things heard Ralum talk about her. She slowly walked out. The shiny blonde woman carried a tiny book in her hand. "I'm sorry. I was just reading. I can't help it whenever I see a book I just have to read it. Too bad it's was written by mice."

Jiminy a bit offended hopped up down getting the blond woman's attention. "Hey, I'm no mouse. And you just can't go through my stuff without permission."

"Oh I can read it. Some parts are just hard to make out. I have to say cricket you have some nice hand writing." Jiminy stops hopping and accepts the woman's kind complements. "My name is Dagger of the History Division. I'm honored to be in the presence of such interesting people."

Goofy smiles and blushes at the complement, "A Huck."

Clayton steps forward and stands next to his comrades. "If you don't mind would please accompany us back to our camp. We have so many questions for you. And I bet you have the same for us."