Kingdom Hearts
Ch. 32
Deep Jungle
On the Search Again
Marching through the jungle. Sora, Donald, and Goofy all were walking in the direction their ship was thrown. Since the jungle is known for being a place of danger Jiminy remained in Sora's hood. Writing in his journal all the recent events that had occurred. Sora stayed to the left of the path while Donald remained to the right. Goofy drifted between them hoping that their fight will all blow over. They refused to speak or even look at each other. Sora trudging along with his giant shoes hit a root and fell over. "Ow," he cried. He quickly got up embarrassed blushing a bit. In 5 seconds flat, he was on his feet pretending it didn't happen. But the other two still noticed.
"Maybe you should ditch those giant shoes of yours. Destiny Islands has a bad taste in style," giggled Donald.
"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Sora angrily. This is the first conversation they had since the battle with Kerchak.
"I mean that those giant shoes aren't cut for traveling. They're a hindrance," said Donald.
Sora clenched his fist in anger. "Well at least I have shoes."
"I'm a duck, I don't need shoes," he said smirking. Sora who has no energy to fight just turned away and continued walking. Goofy was too occupied with something else to even hear what they were saying and began to look off into the distance. He could have sworn to see a yellow dog trotting through the forest.
"Pluto?" he thought. Goofy remembered that they brought the King's trusty dog with them to Traverse Town but then he just disappeared. The knight then turned the corner to see the canine he was looking for. Pluto the beloved yellow dog was sitting and waging his tale starring at Goofy happily. "Pluto, what are you doing all the way out here?" Goofy said stepping forward.
Pluto then barked and ran off through a field of tall grass. Goofy realized he was standing in a clearing. He could see the sky from where he stood. "Pluto?" said Goofy trying to follow him. The grass was taller than even Goofy. Who was the biggest and oldest passenger on the gummi ship.
Goofy walked over to the tall grass and raised his hand. He gulped a bit and reached for the blades of grass. He had a bad feeling about this but Goofy needed to be sure what he saw was correct. When he touched the grass with his fingers, he could hear faint breathing. He stared through the grass to see a pair of eyes staring back at him. When Goofy's eyes connected with the creatures it pounced. Goofy expecting the worst summoned his shield. The beast was the leopard "Sabor." It pounced on Goofy aiming for his throat. It would have sank its teeth in the guardian's neck if it wasn't for his shield protecting him. The leopard jumped on Goofy's shield. With all his strength, he thrusted his shield up launching Sabor back into the grasslands.
Goofy now knowing who's he up against took his fighting stance as something clicked in his rather small brain. He took notice of his surroundings ready for another ambush. He couldn't hear the leopard so he silenced himself hoping to hear rustling through the grass. He could hear a faint padding back in the forest through the grass. It was Sabor waiting to attack. He quietly listened until some birds began to fly away causing a loud ruckus. This distracted Goofy allowing Sabor to finally make his move. He lunged at Goofy with incredible speed. Goofy barely dodged as Sabor's sharp claws ripping his shirt. Even though it was his favorite piece of clothing Goofy chose to remain silent. His safety was more important than his possessions.
He turns toward Sabor holding his shield up. Sabor slashes at the shield hoping to knock it out of his hands. But it does not budge. Goofy's tight hands squeezed the handle with no intention of letting go. He then jumped in the air and lifts his shield up. He aims for the head of the beast hoping to knock it out. Sabor maneuvers around this having Goofy's shield strike the dirt instead. The weapon forced its way in the ground giving Sabor an opportunity to attack. He dashed towards Goofy raising his claws at him. Goofy who is stronger than he looks pulls out the shield with ease. The dirt which also came out of the ground made its way to Sabor's eyes causing it to cease the attack.
The beast drops to the ground rubbing its eyes with its paws trying to clear the dirt off. Goofy quickly takes advantage of the situation slamming his weapon into the face of the cat. Sabor was pushed back a few feet. It almost tripped up but managed to stand its ground. It ran towards the tall grass planning another ambush. Goofy prepared for another attack knowing the same strategy won't work. The beast would attack any moment. Bursting through the grass like a torpedo. He could easily evade it but if he can land a solid hit he'll be able to end the battle right away. The King's guardian knew exactly the type of move to use in this situation. He held his shield up horizontally and sounded, "Goofy Tornado." He began to spin round and round as fast as he could till the point where you can't even see his face.
The primitive cat could not understand the movement. Where Goofy could counter the cat's ferocious fangs. It knelt down and stared relentlessly at its prey. Its claws dug into the dirt. Its mouth was drooling from the fangs. It finally lunged at Goofy roaring greatly. Upon making contact the movements of Goofy was too fast and hard. Goofy's sheer velocity of the shield deflected the leopards whole body. Sabor was thrown back into the air. It hit the top of a tall tree nearby falling down on the hard ground. The injured cat admitted defeat and ran off into the jungle. Goofy stopped spinning. His right foot dug into the dirt slowing his momentum. He sent his shield away and soon returned to his normal mind and spirit.
As he came to his senses, he looked around to see no Pluto. "Must be my imagination," he thought. Goofy turned around to rejoin the group. "Now Sora, Donald. Best you all not be fighting anymore," he said. But there was no one here. He looked around only to see Sora and Donald were nowhere to be seen. They had left him behind. "Uh Oh," he said anxiously.
Jane and Clayton made their way back to camp helping the injured Ralum. "Help someone. Call the clerics!" cried Jane. The other castaways heard the calls and ran out to help. A team of clerics came rushing out of the medical tents with a stretcher. Clayton ran over to them and placed Ralum on it. Two men in white drapes picked up the stretcher and ran him inside the tent. The head cleric was an older woman wearing a completely white robe with a red cross placed on the front. She walked over to Jane asking them what happened.
After explaining the events that just took place. The cleric nodded, "Yes I see, of all the patients I've treated. I'd never imagine something like this could happen to an Elite."
Jane stepped forward asking, "Will he be alright?"
The old woman laughed, "Alright? Of course, he'll be alright. I have seen many heroes come to me all bloody and beat. And in time they all stand back up again and continue to fight again. He should be healed by tonight with the use of our magic." The old lady smiled and departed to help the patient.
Several of the colonists, witnessed the others return. Word spread quickly as the whole camp came running out. Their faces gave an impression of disbelief as they witnessed an Elite. One of their most powerful heroes they have was carried off half dead.
Jane and Clayton headed back towards their tents only to be interrupted by Jane's Father. "Jane, Jane. Oh I'm so happy you're not harmed." The small old man ran over to his daughter and hugged her like a true Father would. "Oh Jane, wonderful news I got word from the engineers. The ship has been fully repaired."
Hearing the news Clayton moved closer. "Is it true. The ship is repaired. Does that mean we can go home now?" asked Jane.
Mr. Porter nodded. "Yes my dear. While you were gone the crew ran a few tests and have confirmed the ship is operational.
Jane jumped for joy, "Oh Daddy, this is wonderful news. When may we leave?"
"Ha ha, whenever we finish packing," he said giggling.
Jane happy about leaving started to remember something. Something important. She remembered Tarzan. Back when they first met. When he saved her from a wild rhino. Then she remembered Tarzan earlier running off. He is not an ape. He is a man. "Maybe he should return with us?" she thought.
Clayton who was also listening in was not as amused. "Must we leave so soon? Shouldn't we still map out the lands and study the wildlife some more?"
Mr. Porter didn't quite understand. "Haven't they waited long enough?"
Jane thought about it for a moment figuring out Clayton's true motives with ease. "Mr. Clayton, don't try to fool anyone. I've known you for a long time. I know what you want. You want to kill the ape that took out Ralum," said Jane.
Clayton not wanting to make the situation worse storms off with Jane and Archimedes watching. He entered his tent rather quickly. He stared around and looked at his trophies. Skins and the heads of powerful animals from all kinds of places. Across from his bed lay a cabinet of hunting weapons. Guns, knives, crossbows, and poison darts. In a fit of anger he slammed his hands on his desk making a loud bang. "Dang it. That blasted animal. It made me look like a fool."
He flashed back to when Kerchek managed to knock Clayton off his balance. "I am the greatest hunter there is. I will not let a lower creature stand above me. No. I swear on my life I'm going to kill that ape. I'll track them all down somehow." Unbeknownst to him a flicker of darkness began to appear on his right arm. Then some twitching noises began to play. "What! Who's there," he called. He grabbed his hunting rifle and began to aim towards the entrance of the tent.
Soon shadows began to dance on the floor. The sight caused Clayton to swoon and finally scream. "YAAAAAHHHHH."
Several nearby people heard him and ran into his tent. They pushed aside the tarp to see that there was no one here. The place was a bit ruffled but Clayton was nowhere to be found. His entire hunting cabinet had been emptied.
Back with Jane and her Father, they went back to their tent and began packing everything. They folded their clothes and sheets and put them in a suit case. The china went into special boxes while the grandfather clock had to be carried back by hand. While Jane was putting her books away her Father came over to speak with her. "Jane I'm sorry the first world you visited was this one."
Jane smiled and faced her Father. "No Daddy. I think it was wonderful. Just to see a different kind of environment. A place with its own laws and rules. It was everything I ever wanted." Her mind began to wander as she thought of Tarzan again. She placed her elbows on the table. Her hands pressed against her cheeks. The lush long hair, the incredible muscles, and the fact that he only wears a loin cloth. He was everything she ever wanted in a man.
"Jane," said her Father bring her back to reality.
"Oh sorry Father. I um." She dropped a record book on the floor as she jolted her hands around. "Woops," she said. It was her journal that she has been writing in ever since she had left. In it contained all the encounters she had with Tarzan. About how they met to how she taught him human ethics. She picked it up and turned to the first page. She started writing in it after the first-time Jane joined the Institution of History. While her Father was a member of the Branch of Science Jane did not follow in his footsteps. She was assigned to the Elite Hero Dagger of the History Branch whom she'd accompany with to all uncolonized worlds. At the thought of her master she suddenly remembered. "Lady Dagger!" she said out loud.
"Jane, what's wrong?" her Father asked.
"Lady Dagger she never came back with us to camp." Jane ran out of her tent and asked anyone if they've seen her. Everyone said they didn't know where she was. After realizing she's gone, Jane's stomach began to ache as she thought, "Oh, Lady Dagger. I hope you're alright?"
Back in the forest, near the sight of the recent battle. A tired blonde woman opened her eyes breathing heavily. "Ow," she moaned. Her head hurt tremendously. When her vision became clear again she found herself lying down on some soft plants that pervaded the world. She looked to her left to see the piece of the tree the Ralum had severed. She then remembered what had happened.
Earlier while the battle between Ralum and Kerchak was going on. Dagger was a spectator watching from the trees. After Ralum used his special attack debris began to fall around from all sides. Being an Elite she was a quite skilled acrobatic. She avoided danger by hopping from branch to branch. But even with her skills she could not completely avoid the inevitable. When landing on another branch the pieces of the sliced-up trunk slammed on the tree she was standing on. The force caused the branches to shake. The sudden jagged movements caused Dagger to lose balance and fall.
As her head cleared, she felt around to make sure she had no serious injuries. Other than her head and back pains she was fine. She took her hands and felt around her hips. Her smooth hands caressed her lower half only to come across a rip in her suit. She sighed, "You got to be kidding me. It was a big tear. And it was on the upper part of her right thigh. There was a small cut there on her skin. She lifted her hands to her eyes to see blood on her fingers. It was a small injury so it wouldn't hold her back. She looked around trying to figure out where she was.
She turned her head to a green log to see a baby baboon eating some fruit perched on a log. "Aw it's a baby," she said. Dagger has always been a sucker for the cute things. But she'll never let her allies see this side of her. As it shows weakness. She lifts up her hand hoping to pet the animal. Her approach scared the creature. The baby baboon dropped its snack and ran off screaming. "Oh I'm sorry. Please don't go."
Dagger lifted her foot and climbed over the log. She followed in the direction of the monkey saying, "Please, come back mister monkey." She brushed aside the leaves to see the monkey speaking its native language pointing at her. "Hi Miste—er." Daggers voice died in her throat. She looked up to see the little baby monkey was talking to his family. A family of blood thirsty baboons.
"Ha ha, oh my I believe there was a misunderstand-ding," she mumbled. The savage monkeys screeched loudly. They had gray fur and boar a mask like face of red and blue. The baboons snarled at the terrified woman. Displaying their proud fangs as drools seeped from their lips. Dagger trying to ease the tension mumbled again. "Kids, what are you going to do?"
Her fake smile turned too one of pure freight with a loud screech the animals charged at her. The fast primates swarmed around her while Dagger desperately tried to think of a way out of her. She ran as fast a she could as the mangy hands of the infernal monkeys nearing grasped her clothes. She ran back the way she came leaping over the log from before. The swarm of baboons continued to advance as Dagger tried to somehow fight back. She saw some higher ground fastened by a field of great rocks. She made her way to the formation and sounded off "Light Jump." Her eyes turned yellow and poured out light energy. Her crescent moon glowed brighter as she increased in speed and stamina. She ran up to a rock and placed her foot on the side then the other. With great speed she ran up the stone pile making it to the top without breaking a sweat. The baboons still gave chase as they themselves ran up the rocks behind her. With her powers she traversed the landscape effortlessly. She scaled the yard of stone only to reach the highest point. She looked down to see the baboons surrounding her.
"Forgive me for this," she said. Energy ran through her hands. She raised her hand releasing her palms. She threw light daggers at the monkeys. She threw three daggers each hitting a baboon. The injured monkeys fell to the ground as other baboons trampled over them. Dagger continued to stand her ground. She threw as many daggers as she possibly could. But there were just too many of them. Dagger began to become nervous as the baboons kept creeping closer and closer. Just then a baboon managed to get close enough without her noticing. It grabbed her leg and opened it mouth with piercing teeth. It bit down on Daggers ankle causing the Elite to shout in pain. She lifted her leg up and threw the monkey hard enough for it to release its grip. The monkey fell down to the ground as the other baboons continued to run over it. Dagger could not tend to her wound or succumb to the pain. If she did she'll give the baboons an opening. Her left ankle began to ooze out blood. But Dagger did not even glance at it. She continued her assault of daggers. She began to lose energy. The baboons were coming closer and closer. Finally glancing at her leg she began to scream, "Oh please someone help me."
Just then a darkness hovered over her. It moved like clothing and quickly descended upon her. Dagger looked up to see a sheet of darkness cover her. The screeching of the baboons slowly drowned out as the darkness swallowed her. Then everything went black.
Dagger couldn't understand what was happening. Though she was in great peril she did not feel any pain. In fact, she felt happy. "Is this death? Is this what becomes of me?" she thought. Staring blankly at a world of darkness with nothing to see. She was unable to move but felt calm. Though she could not see or feel anything her body began to feel aroused. She smiled as darkness swelled over her body.
"This feels good," she thought to herself. Her eyes drifted and her hair stood in place. Just then light appeared out of nowhere blinding the girl. Dagger's senses immediately returned. She got control of her body as she moved towards the light. She moved faster and faster to the glimmering exit thrusted her back into reality.
Back in the jungle, Dagger managed to regain her balance. She stood upon a moss covered branch stretching out from one of many great trees. She looked around noticing the baboons are nowhere to be seen. After coming to terms with what happened, she heard a cape flapping in the wind. She turned around to see what was making that sound. She turned her head quickly twisting her neck a good 90 degrees. Her eyes gasped open as she saw the portal that led to the world of darkness that she dwelled in a few moments ago. But this wasn't just a portal. It was part of a body. A being made of darkness stared back at her. It appeared to be a tall person with black skin. He wore a completely black cloak and hood that covered his entire body. He had no appendages and his body seemed to be made up of the darkness that pervades his cloak. His cape moved back and forth as if wind was blowing by. He was floating in the air not saying a word. The hood on his head concealed not only his face but his eyes as well. He slowly descended nearing closer to the branch. Reaching a close enough distance the darkness that made up his body disappeared as the rest of it began to take shape. His legs appeared and were placed on the branch. He wore clothing of all black.
Dagger couldn't totally make out everything as the cloak quickly concealed his body after touching the branch. The dark figure stared down hiding his face. He then slowly lifted his head revealing his eyes to the young girl. They were completely white with no pupils. They shined through the shadows the coat casted.
"Who are you?" said Dagger demanding an explanation.
"My name is of no importance. But you may call me Cloak," he said. After taking a humanoid form. The shrouded man seemed shorter and had a face of a man to be no more than in his late 20s. Dagger is roughly the same age. She is the newest and youngest member of Britannia's Elites.
Showing off her courage Dagger stepped forward speaking calmly and consistently. "What is going on? What did you do?"
The hooded man gave off no emotions but spoke in a calm and collective voice. "Usually when asking for one's name. They usually introduce themselves to the stranger first."
Dagger grinded her teeth. "My name is Dagger. An Elite of the History Branch of Britannia."
"Dagger, what a strange name. It must not be your birth name."
Dagger a bit offended begrudgingly spatted out, "Strange name. Looks who's talking, "Cloak." What, you call yourself that because you wear a big cape. That's the most unoriginal name ever." Cloak turned his eyes toward her. They began to shine brighter when they locked with hers. At the sight of this persons shining eyes a shiver ran down her spine. Her hair began to rise. Cloak began to slowly walk towards her. Daggers feet froze as she was entranced with his eyes. As he got closer he lifted his arm up. Reaching through the fabric that covered his body. He stood in front of Dagger not saying a word. He then reached out to her. This act made Dagger gasp.
She closed her eyes in fear. After shutting her eyes, she felt her head being rubbed. She opened her eyes to see Cloak's pitch black hand caressing her hair. Dagger smiled as he rubbed her head. She then shut her eyes again and smiled. Neither knew why but they enjoyed it.
Dagger remembered this feeling. She remembered it was the same sensation that covered her body while she drifted in the darkness. Cloak also remembered this feeling. He ceased rubbing her head and moved his hand down to her cheek. Dagger opened her eyes to see Cloak staring into them. He leaned closer tilting his head towards her lips. With a great act of passion their lips locked. Now the sensation that swept their bodies before increased 2 fold. They both became enthralled with the other as they passionately kissed. Cloak then brought out his other hand and placed both of them on the girls back. Daggers suit began to glow as Cloak's cape shrouded her. The light she gave off melded with the darkness causing a brief glimmer of twilight. If this happed in a city people would flock all over to see.
Racing through her mind Dagger snapped out of this seduction. She pushed away Cloak quickly moving from him. She turned around resting both her hands on her shoulders. She frowned and stared down trying to think of something to say. "You're from another world, aren't you?" She turned to the cloaked man seeing his body has been once again hidden from view.
He nodded his head. Dagger sighed, "I'm sorry. It just wouldn't work out." She turned towards him folding her arms. "You're the one that saved me." Cloak nodded his head again answering her question. Dagger smiled again reminiscing about all the worlds out there. She stared towards the sky even though the only thing they can see is the tree tops.
"There are many worlds but they all share the same sky. Back on Britannia, the existence of other worlds are common knowledge. Ever since I was little I've always wanted to see what's out there. I've always wondered what kinds of people I could meet. And just to meet people like you it makes it all worth it. After turning 18 I joined the military to rise through the ranks hoping that the government would teach me more about the outside world. After become the top of my class I was handpicked by the newly crowned Princess of Britannia who granted me the rank of Elite and gifted me with this suit. It has special powers like yours. Not only do they allow me to summon light daggers, but they cause an increase in healing factors."
She reaches down towards her thigh rubbing the area that was cut. The wound was gone and the torn fabric was stitched back together. "The suit can even heal itself."
She turned back towards Cloak. "Thank you, I'll never forget what you've done. Now I need to make my way back to camp." Not moving an inch Cloaks capes swayed back and forth even with the lack of wind. He lifted his great cape up reverting back to his dark form. He flew towards Dagger wrapping his cape around her body. Dagger however was not afraid she knew this man will not harm her. The darkness engulfed her again but this time she accepted it. She remained in the darkness waiting patiently until he would release her.
In time, light appeared once more and Dagger planted her feet down and walked towards it. When she came back to the real world she could see the camp in a distance. Dagger turned to Cloak and thanked him again. "This means a lot to me. Thank you. Before you go. Where are you from? Are you with that nice boy and the talking animals?"
Cloak shook his head. Dagger a bit surprised continued to ask questions. "Then what world are you from? I hope I can see it. I can bring researchers and we could colonize your world. We'll help your people improve their lives."
After telling Cloak this he backed away. He gave a grim and disappointed face. "Do you really believe that you're helping all those people? Are you really so blind you can't understand all the horrible things you've done." Cloak transformed his body to darkness and disappeared into the shadows.
Dagger not understanding what he meant watched as he left. "Lady Dagger," cried a voice. Dagger turned around to see a member of her division running over. "Lady Dagger repairs for the ship have been completed," said the woman huffing after jogging over in a long dress.
"That's wonderful. When may we leave?" asked Dagger.
"My lady, there is a matter of greater concern that we must discuss," said the women.
"What is it?" she asked.
"Madame, the Elites Clayton and Ralum have both disappeared," said the young woman.
"What happened?" cried Dagger.
The young woman began to explain. "Clayton brought an injured Ralum back to the camp. Ralum was sent to the medical tent while Clayton went back to his corridors. After a while, a shot was fired in Clayton's study. We entered his tent to see what's going on. But Clayton disappeared. No one can find him."
"What about Ralum?" asked a desperate Dagger.
"Yes, Ralum has also vanished. But his disappearance is even more serious. After having cast the curaga spell on him. All he needed was some bed rest. They left him alone for about an hour till something strange happened. Nurses who walked by the medical tent could her him whispering to himself. When they went to check on him. He was unresponsive. After some time the head cleric went to check on him. We then heard a loud scream coming from the tent. When the other clerics entered, they found the head cleric and three other nurses dead. They said there was a flash of darkness in the place of Ralum on the bed."
"What Cleric Shelley is dead," said Dagger shocked.
The young girl sniffed and wiped a tear away. "Yes I'm afraid. The autopsy showed she was strangled to death. We don't know who did this. We are setting up a party to look for the Elites right now."
Dagger looks down, "Does Cloak have something to do with this," she thought. Dagger then walks off with the girl following behind her. "Call everyone over. I'll lead the search. We need to move now."
"Lady Dagger, you can't right now," said the young girl. Dagger stopped and turned back to her. "As you know the ship has been repaired as well as communications. And we were able to contact home world." Dagger set her hands down to her sides as the girl continued. "We were able to contact the head. And well HE wants to speak with an Elite as soon as possible. And since well you know. You're the only one qualified who can answer back at the moment."
Dagger gulped and spoke nervously, "I see."
They walked back to camp. After entering Dagger looked around to see all the colonists in a frenzy from the recent events. If they weren't packing they'd mumble amongst themselves trying to make out what has happened. Dagger walked towards the newly repaired ship and entered it. She walked up to the control room to see a few pilots testing the panels. Dagger walked towards the communication radio. It was an old time speaker in which two individuals would speak through. "One of the pilots spoke out, "Communications on. Transmitting from World #28 Deep Jungle to World #0 Britannia.
Dagger picked up the microphone and was prepared to speak. Before she could, splashing and moaning noises began transmitting through the speaker. Dagger not knowing how to respond mumbled out, "Hello."
"Ha ha ha ha"
The person laughing spoke through the microphone. "Yes Dagger. You were the last person I thought would answer me. So I heard you been having trouble with the ship. Tell me what happened."
Dagger went on to explain their situation about the asteroid belt and damages. She went on to explain the type of world they have crashed landed on. Before Dagger could get to the situation with Clayton and Ralum the voice began laughing again.
Britannia
"Ha ha ha ha ha "
The man then began to speak again. "So this world has no benefit for us. How disappointing. I was hoping to make a visit. But it would be a waste of time. You said the ship was repaired?"
The man speaking to them was sitting in a giant bath with a naked female servant behind him holding a tray. The man was holding the line talking on the other end. "Very well come home as soon as you're done packing. I won't hold this against you."
The man was naked sitting in the shallow end with his lower half covered by water. He had pale skin with silver hair. He smiled while speaking on the phone. Near his waist area. The water began to rise. A young woman with gorgeous wet and black hair emerged from the water wiping her locks back. She smiled at the man. She scooted closer and laid down on the man's chest closing her eyes enjoying their comfort together.
The man continued, "Make sure you, Clayton, and Ralum file a report when you get back." Faint breathing could be heard behind them. The naked servant noticed and turned over to see who it was. A red furred gorilla with sharp fangs long enough that they reached its forehead was standing behind them. It wore brown shorts and had strange misshapen arms. His elbows were replaced with mechanical like parts. It walked behind the bathing couple. The man aware of the creature's presence was not phased. The woman in the bath opened her eyes annoyed. The naked servant twitched her eyes in fear. She screamed running off.
Just then an explosion rocked the building. A giant hole was created through the bathing room to the main lobby. Screams could be heard throughout the building. The hole was caused by the gorilla who managed to pull a punch that was strong enough to rip straight through the wall. Without touching it. The gorilla huffed after putting all its energy in that attack. He had punched the man in the tub slamming him through the wall.
"Oh, make sure to bring back any vegetation or animal samples you find. I don't want to make this trip a complete waste," said the wet man. The man took the mighty punch like it was nothing. The gorilla look confused as the man was unharmed by such a strong attack. Several servants and guests ran into the room to see what the commotion was about. They were greeted not only by a destroyed lobby. But the sight of a naked man sitting on the floor. The man brushed off the dust from his shoulders and sat Indian style. He still causally held the communication device in his hand speaking through it.
"Your majesty!" cried a butler after seeing his naked body. He grabbed a towel and ran over to the naked man. But before he could cover his master he was interrupted. The gorilla from before lunged through the hole in the wall and planned to hit the man again. The naked man was still unconcerned with the advancements of the ape. He only paid attention to the words of Dagger."
Dagger heard the explosion and roars and asked the man, "Your majesty, is something going on?"
The man giggled a bit and replied, "Nothing that concerns you." The ape threw its fist in the direction of the man but this time even faster.
"Barrier," sounded a woman. Then a barrier of glass like hexagrams appeared blocking the apes attack. Its fist rammed the barrier with great momentum, but it couldn't even crack it. The ape moved its hand away and turned to the woman who cast the spell. It was the woman from the tub. She did not get hit by the attack. She stood by the hole in the wall her bare feet stepping over the debris laid down by the ape. She was wet all over. Her long beautiful black hair was wet and sleek enough that light reflected off it. She was as naked as the man. Water dripped from her sides streaming down her body touching the floor. In her right hand was a golden staff with a pyramid object on the end of it. She lifted her left hand and brushed her hair back. Her skin had more of a brownish color to it. She walked into the room wearing nothing but she felt no shame.
The gorilla turned towards her and not moving an inch. She dripped and dripped as the two confronted each other. "What is the meaning of this Gorilla Man? Why are you committing treachery to the Prince and Princess?" The head butler yelled and yelled trying to get the beasts attention. Then out of nowhere. A cane appeared in front of his face. But there was no motion. The butler gritted his teeth in fear. He turned towards the man holding the cane.
"Clockwork?" he muttered. A strange old man wearing a top hat and rim less glasses. He wore a fine English suit. His coat was tucked in his right hand. He had short white hair and blue eyes. He was tall and skinny with fancy black shoes and gray pants. His shirt was white with two rows of three buttons. His nose was pointy and had wrinkles like any old man would.
Clockwork pulled out a cigarette and a lighter. He began to smoke casually. He gave one solitary puff before speaking back. "Don't you see this is for training? We have to be prepared for anything. So the Prince recommends that we test their strength when their guard is down. The butler did not make a word as his whole body shivered uncontrollably. Gorilla Man lifted both his arms preparing to smash the small princess.
"Oh dear, what is a poor defenseless damsel going to do?" the Princess said sarcastically. She raised her staff and sounded, "Gravity." A purple circle spread out from the princess after moving past Gorilla Man. The magic caused the ape to float in the air. The ape struggled trying to reach for something. It began to panic not knowing what to do. The naked princess stepped forward and took a batters stance. She lifted her staff behind her head like a baseball bat. "Bon Voyage," she sounded.
She then swung her staff with all her might hitting the gorilla launching him into the outfield. The desperate gorilla cried out before smashing into the ceiling and launching out of sight leaving another giant hole in the building. Debris from the wrecked room came crashing down not hitting any one. "Home Run," she sounded smiling. She set her staff down and sent it away.
"Princess Magi," spoke a startled maid. She ran over to the princess with a robe to cover herself. "Please Princess put this on." Magi smiled she raised her hand putting off the woman's offer. She walked towards her husband who was still speaking to Dagger. He remained sitting Indian style while he talked to the Elite. Magi crotched down and wrapped her arms around the Prince.
"Who is it?" she whispered in his ear.
The Prince smiled, "It's your retainer Dagger." Magi moved her arms around her husband's chest. Her naked breasts rubbed against his back. The Prince distracted from his wife's beauty forgot to talk back into the transponder.
"Hello," said Dagger through the microphone. The Prince turned to the phone and finished what he was saying. "Yes, I'm sorry. Just get here as soon as possible. Will launch another voyage in a few weeks after everything is settled."
Dagger cleared her throat preparing to tell The Prince something especially important. "Prince Herod there's something you should know."
"Go on," he said calmly.
"Yes this world is a level 4 but we have found people living here. We made contact with a man named Tarzan who was raised by the local wild life. From what we can tell he was the only human residing on this world. We believe he is from another world like us. But we do not know how he came here."
The news stroke both royals to much intrigue. Dagger went on to explain but there's something else. Today we met three individuals that may cause concern to us. These three were not of this world or our own. But they came here in a gummi ship. But it wasn't steam powered. It was a boy, a talking dog, and talking duck."
"Dog! Duck!" laughed Herod. "So, the King of the Cartoons subjects are venturing out to other worlds again are they. Tell me Dagger was there a mouse with them?"
Dagger surprised at the Princes response answered, "No. But there was a small talking bug in a suit with them."
Herod tilted his head while Magi loosened her grip. "Could it be? Is it really them? Even after all these years," thought Magi.
"How very interesting tell me more. Why were they there?" the Prince asked.
"They never said. But my Lord. The boy that was with them. He wields the keyblade." Herod's face turned red. Magi's face turned to shock backing up in disbelief. The entire lobby became instantly silent to a point where you could hear a pin drop. Herod then heard static coming from the speaker. "Your M-maj-jesty" said Dagger in distress.
"Look out!" shouted another man's voice through Daggers end. The connection ended with only a beeping sound transmitting through phone.
The Prince ran his teeth together until reverting back to a smile. He then began to laugh hysterically. Everyone looked surprised after witnessing his reaction. His wife. His servants and guests. But Clockwork continued smoking his cigarettes normally. Herod slowly calmed down after hearing the news. He slowly lifted his hand up and summoned a keyblade of his own. It was black and gray with a blue eye on the end. Above the handle rested the symbol of a goat. "So another one has finally appeared, ha ha ha. I have a feeling we're going to cross paths very soon."