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Chapter 5: A lamp of Light and a lamp of Darkness

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In the deepest hall of Hollow Bastion Maleficent was furious, she was shooting green fireballs everywhere forcing Oogie, Hook, Jafar, and Ursula to dodge them as fast as they could. all while Hades was just standing there acting as if the fireballs hitting him were more of an annoyance than danger. finally, Maleficent stopped but she was still seething and growling in pure anger.

"ARGH! HOW MANY DOES THAT MAKE? FIVE?! THAT PEST MANAGED TO DESTROY FIVE OF OUR KEYBLADES OF DARKNESS?! NOT TO MENTION OUR WORLDS! OUR POWERSOURCES! FOUR WHOLE WORLDS! GONE! HE'S JUST A NOVICE! A WEAKLING! A LITERAL CHILD! HOW DOES HE KEEP STOPPING US!"

"he's still several steps behind." the green flames on Maleficent's back subsided as she looked at Jafar in skepticism.

"Are you referring to the princesses of light?"

"of course, Male- ahem, Master Maleficent. So long as we have them, our plan to obtain Kingdom Hearts and the power of infinity will be secure."

"Uh, yeah, except that it won't work out if we keep losing dark conduits." Jafar glared at Hades for annoyance but didn't dare to insult him for he knew Hades could easily destroy him.

"In that case, rather than entrusting another grunt to do the job. Why don't we let someone a little more, capable for the task?"

"Are you suggesting that one of us take that down the champion of light?"

"Ha! let me do it, his heart will make good food for Flotsam and Jetsam!"

"Hey, I want the twerp! his heart may be what I need to power my latest creation!"

"he's determined spirit will make him great practice before I unleash my power to crush Peter Pan!"

"I was actually referring to myself." all five of them now looked at Jafar; Ursula, Hook, and Oogie grunted and sighed knowing they lost their chance, Hades scoffed thinking Jafar was in over his head, while Maleficent seemed very displeased.

"Absolutely not! may I remind you, you have yet to secure the princess of your world! If that boy goes to your world, he could find out our true plan and ruin everything!"

"Then it's a good thing that's my job." all of them were surprised to see Riku enter the room with Doxcrum following behind him.

"Let Jafar distract Sora while I get princess Jasmin."

"Uh, Riku dear child, what about Belle and-"

"I can get her afterwards! besides her and the ones Ansem is getting, Jasmin is the only princess we need left, right?" Maleficent was still against this as she didn't want Sora and Riku to interact anymore; but she knew Riku, as the champion of darkness, was their key to victory so she let him be.

"Ok, ok, but even if we let Jafar do his thing while the brat gets the girl. what guarantee do we even have that Jafar here can even stop the brat of light. because uh, every time he defeats one of our goons and locks a world, he uh... what's the word it's on the tip of my tongue I swear I know it... oh yeah, HE GET'S STRONGER!" Hades once again unleashed his crimson flames of anger but this time Ursula, Oogie, Hook, Maleficent, and Jafar managed to cast dark forcefields on themselves to prevent themselves from getting burnt. Doxcrum did the same for himself and for Riku who actually seemed a little scared of the flames going everywhere.

"Ok and that's not all but uh Jafar is well... I'm, well sorry but I'm trying to think of a way to stay this without being offensive... he's weak, a con artist, a bit of a wimp, kind of an egomaniac, and a little... entirely full of himself despite having even less magic than Hooky over there." Captain Hook grunted in anger while Jafar just sneered at Hades in annoyance.

"Ok look I'm actually trying to be nice here, but I think we all know when Jafar was picked to be a lord Ansem was being well... a charity case. so yeah, what can we expect with him other than failure?"

"Hm, this coming from the god that refuses to fight his own battles?"

"Yeah well, at least I actually could, you on the other hand well..."

"I have a trick up my sleeve. there is a treasure hidden in my world and with the help of the heartless I will be able to find it and grow ever more powerful, even stronger than that child who wields the last keyblade of light."

"Arguably... " Jafar slowly turned to Riku with a sneer of anger while Doxcrum just covered in face in disappointment.

"You have something to say boy? perhaps you still care for your friend?"

"of course, I do."

"Sounds like you don't won't kingdom hearts as badly as you claim to."

"I only want the power of Kingdom Hearts so I can get my friends back! I don't care about you greedy old jerks and your power-hungry schemes! so don't be surprised if Sora manages to defeat you and I decide not to help."

"Believe me, boy. I don't need your help. you'll see, you all will see." Riku just scoffed in anger and left the room, Maleficent signaled to Doxcrum to watch over him while Doxcrum nodded but also sighed in annoyance.

"Well then, time to begin, I will return with the boy's keyblade... and his heart."

"Whoa, don't let the baby boy Riku hear you say that!"

"Worry not my vermin filled ally, Riku has already proven to be easy to manipulate."

"Besides with Ansem going on his own treasure hunt there's only two of those bratty princesses left. not Triton, not Sora, not even our own champion of darkness Riku could stop us!" Ursula started laughing first then Oogie and finally Hook, Maleficent just smiled in amusement and so did Jafar who created a Void and used it to return to his world.


Now outside the room Riku kept walking to get ready to kidnap Jasmin but before he could take another step Doxcrum slapped him on the back of the head.

"Ow! what the heck!"

"You wee eejit! you try'n to make the hackit witch skelpe you like a mashed Tattie! that witch is an absolute weapon! and the rest are no different, lad. don't get on their bad side else ye be, a dafty bampot!"

"... what do you care, you're not my dad." Riku tried to walk away but Doxcrum grabbed his shoulder to stop him.

"don't ye dare do that, yer just a wee bairn! you need someone to help ye keep the heid! so what if I'm not your pa?! as far as I can see I'm the only REAL one that cares about yer health, lad." Riku looked at Doxcrum in surprise, he knew for a fact Maleficent's sweet talk was just to keep him on her side, so he never even pretended to buy it. However, it seemed now that Doxcrum actually kind of did care for him, but Riku quickly glared at him in disappointment and slaped his hand away.

"Your wrong about that last one, my friends still care about me... I just need to save them first." Doxcrum just stood there and watched Riku walk away he then sighed heavily like he was overwhelmingly tired.

"... Haaa, I'm gonna become boke watching over this bairn."


The Gummi ship landed in Traverse Town safely but upon landing Sora got off right away, leaving Donald, Goofy, Chip, and Dale all worried.

"what's up with him fellas?"

"He just needs some alone time, he uh... he saw someone die on our mission."

"Oh... we- were they, his friends?"

"no it was actually a very evil man but... Sora's only 14 he shouldn't have to see something like that."

"But he still saw it Goofy; I know it's harsh, but we need to let him get over it on his own, we'll know when he's ready." Goofy just sighed in self disappointment and watched Sora waking away into Traverse Town. Sora was still filled with Sadness, he felt a little better being in a familiar place like Traverse Town, but it wasn't enough. he wanted to go home, to see his parents again, to have his mom's cooking, to hear his dad's stories of the outside world. He missed his whole island but above all, he wanted to see Riku and Kairi again, he missed them with all his heart.

"Sora? are you ok?" Sora looked to his right to see Cloud walking toward him, Sora was kinda shocked to see him because he looked genuinely concerned.

"Cloud? oh I uh... um... how did you feel, not knowing you'd get to see your home again... or your friends?" Cloud huffed as he closed his eyes and nodded as if he knew this kind of conversation was coming.

"it's not easy saving lives huh? when you're a kid you think of the glory but as an adult you have to face the shame. It really hits you hard like a rabid Chocobo."

"A what?"

"Uh, nothing. Anyways, I get what you're going through. you thought it was fun to save the multiverse at first but now you're feeling the full effects of the stress of saving everyone right?"

"Sort of? I uh... I... he was a bad man but... it was so sudden... I saw Clayton die..."

"... oh... so he was a bad man but still he died, and you had to see it... did you kill him?"

"no! but, I- I- I... I don't know what to do. seeing him lifeless there I just... I remembered how I defeated five keyblade wielders of darkness already. I just, did I kill them and now they're just as lifeless as he was when I saw him hanging there... am I... am I a murderer..." Cloud was now scratching his head, he felt guilty for vastly misunderstanding what Sora was going through.

"Well, I'm not sure I can say confidently what will help you, but I think if anyone can help you is Merlin."

"Wait, did you say Merlin?!"

"Yeah, I actually came here to tell you where he was because Leon told me you've been looking for him. he's right down that alley way down the dark stairs and in the old house-" the second Cloud was done talking Sora dashed forward and followed the directions that Cloud stated.

"... man, even I wasn't that young when we all had to fight Sephiroth. That kid is going to need lots of comfort and therapy when this over."


Sora reached the old house in mere seconds; he wasn't even bothered by how creepy and menacing it all looked. Sora was in desperate need for answers form someone who truly knew what he needed to know about the Guardians of Light and the Dark Army. Sora took a deep breath and rushed right in but inside the area was dusty and very old. Sora looked around and saw an old table with an old tea set and book shelfs with old books. Sora was almost tempted to grab them and start reading, a habit he developed in Deep Jungle. However, Sora quickly shook his head, as much as he would love to get lost in knowledge and reading, he still needed to talk to Merlin.

"you actually like reading those boring books?" Sora recognized that voice, he quickly turned around to see Kairi standing there, smiling at him with her beautiful bright smile. Sora smiled as well as tears fell from his eyes, but once he reached out, his hands phased right through her's.

"wha- wha?! I- I don't understand!"

"Sora, I'm not really here, I don't know how but, I was able to leave my body to find you."

"like astral projection?"

"astral- wha?"

"oh its a theoretical ability people have that supposedly with enough focus someone could fall asleep at will and have their consciousness leave their body and go anywhere they want without being seen but also without being able to touch anything either. I learned it from a book Professor Porter gave me and Tarzan, a study on the mystics and theoretical physics." Kairi looked at Sora suprised but then she started blushing while laughing joyfully.

"haha, when did you become such a nerd?"

"I couldn't help it; it was all so interesting... I've seen so many worlds already, one where barely anything makes sense. a world where heroes and gods are real. and even a world with so little in it yet so many amazing stories and people! Leon, Yuffie, Goofy, Donald, Cloud, Sid, Aerith, Alice, Hercules, and Tarzan; I haven't known them for long but their all so amazing and each one is from a different world! I want to protect their worlds and learn all I can so that I can show you and Riku when I find you both!" Kairi was still blushing as she was listening to Sora talk but then she looked surprised again when she heard Riku's name. Kairi then looked to the ground in sadness like she was hurt, this surprised Sora and made him look at her in concern.

"Kairi? what's wrong?"

"Sora... Riku, he's- he's being manipulated by the Dark Army!"

"Wha- what?"

"He doesn't trust them! so he's not brainwashed but... He thinks he has no choice, he want's so desperately to save you and me so he's willing to use the darkness to make himself stronger."

"Wha- no! if he keeps doing that, they'll corrupt him! I have to help him! can't- can't you reach him? like you're reaching me right now?"

"I've tried but I'm so weak right now and the darkness surrounding him is so strong."

"Weak? are- are you ok?"

"They drained something from my heart Sora, I heard them talking about something called a Fragment of Light and only the Princesses of Light have it."

"Princesses? I heard a Keyblade Wielder of Darkness say something about princesses?"

"I couldn't hear much but I do know that they Dark Army isn't actually interested in destroying worlds, Sora they want Kingdom Hearts."

"Kingdom Hearts? what's that?"

"that's a good question my boy." Sora turned around and saw that an old man in blue robes and had a long beard with glasses entering the room. Sora looked back to Kairi, but she was gone. Tears left Sora's eyes once again, but he was glad to at least know she wasn't in immediate danger. Sora instead focused on the bright side, Merlin was here and now he was going to know the full truth of the Light and Darkness and hopefully some info on the Champions and Princesses as well.

"Oh, my is it dusty in here, lets liven it up, shall we?" Merlin then summoned a long staff that and after tapping it several times on the ground he started waving it around like an orchestrator leading a musical group. Suddenly the dust started floating away and candles started lighting themselves. The table and bookshelves started wiping the dust off themselves and started fixing themselves up. the tea set and kettle floated toward the next room kitchen in a way almost as if they were dancing. Sora was mesmerized by everything moving on their own, cleaning and fixing themselves as if they were alive. Sora was instantly filled with Joy; this was the power of magic and something he always wanted to do at least once. Suddenly a chair picked Sora up and floated to the table in the middle of the room. The tea set and kettle returned with more cups and napkins which floated forward and set themselves neatly on the table for Merlin and Sora.

"Wow... uh, Mister Merlin Sir, I have some questions to ask."

"Oh, and I have answers but first please, quench your thirst."

"Uh, I've never actually had tea before."

"Never a bad time to start, my boy." Sora looked at the cup and picked it up gently due to how nerves he was. The cup had such beautiful but unnecessary details, Sora remembered in one of the books he read was that Royalty loved tea parties. Does that mean I'm drinking something only kings and queens drink? Sora thought as he was sweating nervously. Sora felt this was essentially committing a crime, but Merlin really seemed proud of his tea, so Sora just closed his eyes and drank the cup. After finishing Sora put the cup on the table and stared at Merlin with sparkling eyes.

"it's so warm and sweet! I love the taste!"

"Glad to hear it, now that your nerves are calm you can ask your questions more clearly. so go on, ask away, my boy."

"Ah, yes! ok um... did- did I kill those Keyblades of Darkness?" Merlin looked at Sora with a raised eyebrow showing he was not utterly surprised but simply didn't expect that question.

"I just... I just want to know if, I'm a murderer..." Sora started trembling in fear and was close to starting to cry again.

"No one ever truly dies my boy."

"Huh?"

"When people die, their heart's go back to Kingdom Hearts, there their hearts are broken into bits and those bits are reshaped into brand new hearts to be sent into and grow inside new life throughout the multiverse. Thus, ensuring that through death new life in created."

"but- but I still killed them didn't I..."

"... I suppose you did, but that is nothing to be ashamed of, you-"

"I know I had no choice! I know they only want power! I know if I didn't do it more people would've gotten hurt! but! but! but I just can't get rid of this pain in my heart! I still killed them!" Sora was now standing up from his chair and extremely close to crying while trembling in massive self-guilt. Sora looked up and saw Merlin looking at him with a look of sadness but also of patients like he was waiting for Sora to calm down. Sora then pulled his chair up and sat back down, he then silently took another sip of his tea and once it was empty the kettle magically lifted itself up and refiled it right away.

"I see... your mind and heart are in conflict due to the morality of your mission. on one hand you slay many foes who dare destroy for the sake of power, but on the other you still took life in the name of justice you don't quite understand. I will not say you are wrong for feeling the guilt of taking life, but you are brave for defending the lives of billions you have never even known or met. Thought should you desire it I will say nothing more of that either." Sora nodded and Merlin understood as he took a sip of tea himself.

"Ah, very well. it seems what you truly need is not justification but instead comfort. I believe your companion Donald told you not to disrupt the natural order of the worlds you visit, yes?"

"... huh? uh, yeah, how did you-?"

"Except you already made friends with inhabitants of these worlds, yes? you promised Alice, you would meet her again. you briefly met Hercules, you indirectly helped Cloud, and foiled the plans of Hades. Then there is your latest, you and Tarzan indulged yourselves in learning so much literature, art, math, science and all-around wonderful discoveries of his world. now tell me what you feel when you look back to these moments." Sora's eyes widened as he thought about Merlin's question. he remembered Alice, Cloud, and Tarzan and smiled warmly to himself.

"I feel... I guess I feel really happy. I feel happy I helped Alice find her way home and that when I find Riku and Kairi, I'm defiantly going to introduce them to her. I'm happy to see Cloud with his friends again and that he's no longer a slave of that Hades jerk. I'm also really happy that I got to learn so much with Tarzan and that he didn't have to lose his old family but instead got a bigger one."

"hahaha, splendid my boy! love, reunion, friendship, passion, and joy! these are what make life worth living! and as you make connections to the worlds you encounter you will not only feel more of it but will spread it to those you encounter!"

"I- I think I'd like that, but Donald said not to interrupt the natural order."

"That was one of the rules made by the Guardians of Light when we first established our order. However, take it from an old wizard, not all rules are meant to be followed. Rather than following a rule that does not benefit you, try bending it until it does." Sora now looked at Merlin confused.

"isn't that bad? kinda like... cheating?"

"hahaha! Cheating is only bad once you get caught, but you didn't hear that from me." Merlin then winked at Sora who still looked at Merlin confused but then he couldn't help but start laughing at the silliness of Merlin's whole demeanor.

"Ha... there it is, that's what you needed. A day without laughter is a day waisted, never forget that my boy."

"hahaha... thank you Mister Merlin."

"Oh, just Merlin is fine my boy. Now don't forget, if you can't find the strength to fight against the Dark Army then don't just focus on who you're fighting against, instead remember what it is you're fighting for. Saving a life from hatred and evil is good, but nothing is better than seeing that life thrive and prosper in joy because you saved it. Afterall a battle alone can be bleak but a battle for worthy cause and fought with passion is certainly a battle worth the victory. Your connections to the worlds you encounter, like your friends, will be your power; and if that duck tries to stop you just swat him on the snout." Sora laughed again and soon after nodded with a bright smile on his face.

"Hm, now then I believe you have other questions?"

"Oh yes! what is a Champion of Light and Champion of Darkness?"

"hm... I see, you are a Champion of Light after all... that dreaded prophecy, I wish those rotten thieves never made it!"

"huh?"

"Oh, ahem, I apologize my boy. now as the prophecy states the Champion of Light is someone of the purest heart destined to wield the brightest of Keyblades with you currently are. Your destiny is to stop the darkness and shine new light back into the multiverse."

"Yeah, but I'm not sure I can do that." Merlin just sighed in response and leaned into his chair with sadness.

"I understand my boy. truth be told the prophecy was more of a failsafe, a magical backup plan if you will. meant to activate if the last Keyblade wielder of light falls or if they lose their keyblade altogether. I always hated the idea of a random pure but innocent heart being thrusted into this conflict of ours, but I was never strong enough to cancel out the spell. I am truly sorry my boy." Sora looked at Merlin in shock, Sora couldn't help but smile, Merlin was so kind and helpful he wished that he could join them on missions. Sora then stood up and bowed to Merlin to show his full respect to the old wizard.

"Thank you anyways Merlin. I'm glad you at least tried."

"... hahaha, such a kind and disciplined young man! your parents raised you well!" Sora was silent hearing about his parents but remembered what Merlin told him earlier and just smiled proudly.

"Yeah, they were the best."

"Were? fret not my boy, so long as their emblem heartless are defeated and their hearts liberated, your parents will return!"

"r- really?! that's for sure right?!"

"Absolutely my boy! The Dark Army steals and curses all in their gasp but what is taken can eventually be retrieved with the right amount of magic and determination."

"Thank you Merlin, now I have more reasons to fight the darkness."

"Glad to hear it my boy. now I believe we sidetracked for a bit. you already know a Champion of Light is destined to lead the light back on the right path, but the Champion of Darkness is a strange case."

"What do you mean?"

"Well like I said the Prophecy for the Champion of Light was a backup plan for the Guardians of Light. that is where the confusion begins. It was a secret plan, there should have been no way for the Dark Army to have known such a thing, so how did they know to make a Champion of Darkness? hm... a question for another day; anyways, the Champion of Darkness is meant to be the destroyer of Light and lead the Dark Army to their eventual end goal, Kingdom Hearts itself."

"Kingdom Hearts! Yeah, you and Kairi mentioned that earlier! what is it?"

"As you already know every world has a heart of its own, the only way to access or control this heart is to find the world's keyhole. access to this keyhole is how the light protects worlds while also how the darkness corrupts it. but that's not the end of it my boy. What if I told you that the Multiverse itself had a heart?" Sora's eyes now sparkled in excitement as he learned forward to both listen better and show Merlin, he had Sora's full attention. Merlin smiled and continued.

"It's true, Kingdom Hearts is the one ultimate heart of the multiverse. it is the great creator of all things both light and darkness; without it, everything you see today wouldn't exist. However, though it is the great creator it has no will of its own, it simply exists, to keep the balance of the ever-expanding multiverse."

"Wow... so it creates everything but doesn't have any will of its own?"

"Hm, the exact nature of Kingdom Heart's has always been a mystery my boy, many have tried but not even the most determined or greedy have been able to find any concrete knowledge of Kingdom Heart's. we only know the basics like how it preserves the balance by containing the ultimate power of infinite creation and destruction."

"Destruction... is that why the Dark Army wants Kingdom Hearts? to obtain the power of infinite destruction?"

"Not just Destruction my boy, they want everything Kingdom Hearts has to offer. with it they will have the power of Gods and the common man will be forced to kneel as their slaves. Thought thankfully, they have never gotten close. The Dark Army has tried for thousands of years, even their founding and most powerful member was unable to gain access to Kingdom Hearts. In fact, Xaler was the only one to ever get close and that was because he created the Fragments of Light and Darkness."

"Fragments?"

"Magical crystals of pure energy, what that energy is depends on the crystal. Fragments of Light obviously containing Light magic and same for Fragments of Darkness. Xaler found out how to not only make these crystals but how to use them to travel to the furthest parts of the Multiverse and eventually find his way to Kingdom Hearts. Though after the first Keyblade war ended he was never found and his research was gone as well, it is rumored that Ansem the Wise found a way to replicate Xaler's research but alas when the Dark Army attacked his kingdom, he sacrificed himself to hide his research from the Dark Army."

"Ah! wait I have Ansem reports with me!"

"You- You do?!" Sora grabbed the Ansem reports form the magical storage bag Goofy gave him and gave them to Merlin.

"I found a few of them in Greece and others among the books I read in Deep Jungle. I can't make out what they say though."

"Hm, Ansem you clever devil, that's because he wrote everything in ancient magic glyph! oh my, he even used old magic equations that normal magicians don't even use anymore. Ansem was always one to break things down to a science. perhaps because of it he knew more magic than this old wizard ever could! hahaha, this is absolutely splendid! Good job on finding these my boy!"

"But can you read them?"

"I can understand some of the magical equations but the writing explaining the instructions and side notes I cannot. thankfully I know how to translate Ansem's coded writing, it will just take some time. so, unless you have any more questions my boy, I shall get right too it."

"Um, well I do have one more question... is it possible for someone who is aligned with the Darkness to be good?" Merlin's smile faded as he became wide eyed in shock, it was like Sora opened a chest of evil and Merlin was watching in horror. Sora was now getting increasingly nervous wondering if he asked something he really shouldn't have.

"Um... well... I... why do you ask this?"

"Because- Because I think my friend Riku is the Champion of Darkness." Merlin said nothing but remained silent as his thoughts processed the information.

"he's a good friend! really he is! I would trust him with my life! but... he thinks I need to be saved from the light... I'm just scared that they're going to change him into something he's not."

"Oh... not again."

"What?"

"Ahem, Do you remember what I said, my boy? The Dark Army steals and curses all they touch. Like your friend they will try to mold him into something he is not; but you can save him form their grasp with the right amount of magic and determination. You already have the magic; you just need the determination." Sora summoned his keyblade in his hand and once again felt its magical power. Sora then raised his keyblade and laid it to his forehead like a knight praying with his sword.

You probably can't hear me Riku, but I'm doing fine, I want to use the light to liberate the worlds form the darkness. I know your worried and I get it, dumb old Sora getting in over his head again, but for real, I'm fine. I got so many people watching my back and I'm making more friends as I find new worlds. I know what I have to fight for, I'm fighting for all the friends I've made and the ones I'm going to make. And you can bet that include you and Kairi, I'm gonna stop the Darkness and save you both, maybe then you'll realize that you need to stop being the Champion of Darkness and together we can stop Maleficent.

Sora then smiled with determination as he swung his keyblade around to show Merlin he was more than ready to continue his mission and stop the Dark Army. Merlin just smiled and laughed proudly at Sora, Sora then bowed once again and left the house with his will stronger than ever. Merlin then started looking through his books to see where he could get started at translating the Ansem reports but when he was sure that Sora was gone, he stopped and sighed heavily in shame.

"... children fighting in a war they barely understand while forces out of their control are pulling all the strings... is history really doomed to repeat itself, or is there a way to stop it, Yen-Sid? I hope you can help me find out when we meet again."


Chip and Dale told Sid about the Dark Army making new Heartless ships in the Darkness in between worlds so he got to upgrading the ship's dodging and traveling speed right away. Goofy made sure to buy more items and health potions despite Donalds protest of not needing health potions. Cloud and Aerith were there as well wanting to see the group off.

"Hey where's Sora?" Donald and Goofy stopped bickering and looked at Aerith, then at each other with guilt.

"he's uh..."

"I'm right here!" Sora showed up to the landing port with his keyblade in hand and a determined smile on his face. This time Goofy was the first to step forward and talk to Sora.

"Sora, are you okay?"

"I'll be alright, thanks for worrying about me Goofy, but don't worry. I will stop the Dark Army and save not just my friends but the entire multiverse. I know I can do it because I have you guys by my side." Goofy was surprised at first but could see in Sora's eyes that what he said was true and from the heart. knowing this, Goofy smiled warmly and nodded, both glad to know Sora was ok now and to show him that he would stand proudly by Sora.

"Wah, I told you that Sora would figure it out on his own, we didn't need to help him at all." Donald was just standing there proudly, while Goofy was looking at him confused and Sora just glared at him in disappointment. Sora then slapped Donald on his bill making it wiggle like a slab of plastic. Donald turned red, held onto his bill, and started quacking at Sora in anger. Sora just turned his head and huffed which only made Donald angrier. Goofy, Cloud, and Aerith all covering their mouths to hide their laughter at the sight.

"Alright! upgrades are complete! get your butts on the ship and give her a spin! she'll be spinning circles around those heartless bastards!"

"Come on fellas! next stop is Agrabah!"

"Agrabah sounds mysterious, cool!" Sora walked Joyfully onto the ship while Donald followed still fuming in anger and Goofy just smiled glad that Sora was feeling better.


Sora was amazed by how much easier the Gummi ship was to handle and by how fast it now was. Sora was dodging even the new larger heartless ships with ease. there were two now one that was like before with heavy armor and large cannons, and the other with lots of smaller cannons. the second larger ship was obviously made with the intention to make Sora's dodging pointless but with Sid's upgrades the heartless ship wasn't able to shoot him correctly enough times to do any lasting damage. Donald and Goofy couldn't help but be impressed how Sora was able to shoot the Heartless ships while barely getting hit himself. Though Sora only managed to destroy the heavy armor heartless ship while the other one managed to escape.

Sora thought the fight was over but was caught off guard when five ships ambushed him from behind by flying past the Gummi ship. These ships were not black like the other heartless ships but dark grey and were long like blades, sharp like blades too hence how they were able to damage the gummi ship. once they were in front of the Gummi ship, they immediately start shooting, their rate of fire proved to be so much faster than the others. Sora immediately tried firing back but the ships stopped firing and started scattering right away.

These new ships proved to be so fast that Sora couldn't get a clear shot, the few times he actually hit them was based only on pure luck. the new ships flew everywhere even out of the light tunnel preventing Sora from hitting them again, some even flew directly at the gummi ship to cause more damage again. thankfully once again the ships were forced to retreat due to the gummi ship reaching the end of the tunnel.

now they were in the middle of a desert in Agrabah. The Gummi ship hovered down slowly but even thought it was landing on sand; Sora, Doanld, and Goofy could feel the ship fall hard on the ground due to it malfunctioning because of the damage. Chip and Dale then popped out of the front engine and looking exhausted from all the smoke and damage.

"boy *cough, cough* this is nostalgic *cough, cough* ain't it fellas?" chip and dale looked around and saw Sora stunned in his chair Goofy out of his seat and on the ground and Donald still in his seat but looking dazed.

"Ugh... this isn't good... the first time this happened, Sora was just bad at it, and we didn't have Sid's upgrades... but the Dark Army is getting mad at our progress, they want us gone as soon as possible."

"Gosh... couldn't they at least wait until we landed on a planet first?"

"Ugh, sorry to kick you out fellas, but we need to do some serious repairs here."

"Sorry to leave you in the middle of the desert but due to the damage we have no choice."

"Ah it's fine Chip and Dale, this is good actually. no one would go looking for a gummi ship in the desert and even if some random person found it no one would believe them, so the natural order on that part is secure."

"Sounds good to me come on Sora, let's get off the ship." Sora was still a little dazed but was still able to understand Goofy and slowly walked off his seat and off the ship.


Doanld was ok with the ship being in the middle of the desert at first but after nearly an hour of walking he started getting annoyed. Sora, Donald, and Goofy were getting bored walking endlessly wondering how long it would take to their location or if they were even heading to the right direction. Sora was about to ask but then he realized that they were under the burning sun, yet he barely felt hot.

"Uh, guys? how are we ok? this is a desert, shouldn't we be sweating by now?"

"Oh, that's another perk of being a magic user, you get minor immunity to elemental damage."

"... cool, does uh, Magic make people fly?"

"you're thinking of Faries Sora, but why do you ask?"

"I was just wondering how we could get out of this situation."

"What situa-? ... oh." Goofy stopped wondering what Sora and Donald were talking about but they both looked at him as if disappointed in themselves and then pointed to the ground. Goofy looked down and went widened as they were somehow floating over a pit. now that all three of them realized it they started falling down. Doanld started flapping his arms around like crazy, Goofy was scared at first but thought the situation was surprisingly relaxing and just started acting as if he was floating through space. Sora on the other hand was calmly trying to think of a spell that would let them fall safely but couldn't think of anything that wouldn't also hurt them badly. Suddenly they landed but not on sand, hard dirt, or even sharp rocks but instead on what looked to be a giant blue bed.

"Oh, cool! did you do this Donald?"

"Uh, yes!"

"no." Donald then glared at Goofy but Goofy just raised his arms and calmly looked the other way.

"Are you sure Goofy this bed feels like it's filled with magic."

"Why thank you I pride myself in being 90% magic and only 10% wool." Sora couldn't help but yelp in shock at the sight of a head growing out of the bed and just talking to him casually.

"Wow sorry about scaring you kid but to be fair you're the one who popped out of nowhere!" Genie then turned back to his original towering form.

"Anyways just didn't want any stains in the room, you know how expensive floor work is. oh yeah also you could have died but let's focus on the important stuff ok! just kidding, but seriously watch where your walking next time, not always gonna have a kind, handsome, and all powerfull geine to save you! well off to address my master!" genie then just flew right in front of Aladdin and started explaining the wishing rules.

"What. did we just walk into?"

"I don't know... but its already interesting and funny!" Sora watched Genie and Aladdin with sparkling eyes while Donald watched as well but crossed his arms in disappointment knowing this was going to be similar to what happened in Greece.

"So, wait your telling me that you're an all-powerful genie. but you can't get us out of a pit like this?" Aladdin was walking around smirking at Genie but then Sora, Donald, and Goofy caught his attention. he then grabbed the magic carpet and Abu and rushed over to stand beside them.

"all six of us?" now Sora, Donald, and Goofy were looking at Aladdin in confusion while he leaned in closer to talk to them.

"psst! hey, I know how to get out of this mess without making a single wish just follow my lead and I'll let you guys have a wish, promise!" Donald was about to tell Aladdin that they could get out of the pit on their own, but Sora closed his bill while nodding to Aladdin with sparkling eyes. the idea of having even a single amazing wish was a dream come true for Sora, since he knew exactly what he would wish for.

"Nice just hold on I got this, Ahem! I mean seriously a genie that can not only give THREE measly wishes but also can't even bring back the dead? kind sounds a little pathetic if you ask me?"

"Excuse me? are you talking to me? to me?! I'm one of the MOST POWERFUL GENIES IN THE UNIVERSE!" Genie was now larger than ever while making the sky shoot lighting to fully display his power.

"How come I've never heard of you then?" Genie stopped and looked back down to see that Sora was the one talking. Donald was mad about this and tried to stop Sora, but Aladdin noticed him and quickly held Donald back and forcefully closed his bill while giving a thumbs up to Sora.

"Well, uh, I mean if you're so powerful then you must be well renowned right? but I've never heard of you despite that, and I would know since I'm a keyblade-"

"FINE! YOU WANT PROOF OF MY POWER! I'LL SHOW YOU FOOLISH MORTALS THE TRUE POWER OF A GENIE! ... please step on the magic carpet to begin." with a wave of his finger the magic carpet was instantly enlarge to the point that it was big enough to fit all of them. Genie then teleported them all onto the magic carpet and it instantly started flying away.

"Ha! instantly leading you to salvation! aren't I a merciful all-powerful genie!"

"Yeah, I mean this is great but it's kind pointless if we don't get too, oh I don't know a plentiful oasis." Genie then huffed in disappointment and made the magic carpet fly faster until then made it to an oasis full of water and trees bearing fresh fruit.

"Huh, guess you are an all-powerful genie, especially since you got us here without making a single wish."

"Without a single wish? sorry my friend but you actually made two wishes, so you are now down to one!"

"Except... I didn't actually make any wishes, did I?" once again the Genie was about to correct Aladdin but instead his jaw dropped when he realized he was the one wrong.

"ha! haha! hahaha! HAHAHAHAHA! ... well played, but I won't be so easily tricked next time! now then you got three wishes what do you wanna do with em? but remember the three rules! no forced love, no death, no resurrection!" Aladdin was ecstatic that his plan worked he noticed Sora standing next to him and leaned closer to whisper into his ear.

"Hey! don't worry I just need one wish and the other two can be for you, your old man, and your little brother." Sora looked at Aladdin surprised to be getting two wishes, still Sora just smiled calmly nodded at Aladdin.

"Thank you but I think I only need one, just be sure not to waist the first two!"

"Ha! don't worry I'm gonna make the ultimate wish." Aladdin then patted Sora's shoulder and walked up to Genie to ask for his wish.

"ok Genie! I wish for you to make me into an all-powerful prince!" Sora was instantly filled with joy upon hearing this, form the books Sora read with Tarzan he learned a lot of different things about royalty. He learned about different royal families with different castles of different countries with different cultures. he was always amazed with how cool they looked, thought he always wondered how they got all that gold and what they even use it for.

Sora's train of thought however, was shot down when the Genie started using the full extent of his magic to help Aladdin look and be a real prince. The sight of so many different things manifesting at will was so amazing to Sora, he couldn't help but watch in pure awe and joy. Goofy was amazed by the sight as well but quickly noticed how Donald was enraged by the sight of magic better than his own. Goofy just patted his friend on the back for comfort.

"there's always going to be a bigger fish in the sea." Donald just quacked at Goofy in anger and continued to cross his arms in anger. Goofy just shrugged and continued to watch Aladdin's transformation into a prince.

Finally, Genie was done and now Aladin was a prince on top of Abu who was turned into an elephant with the magic carpet by his side.

"Wow, this is amazing! what do you guys think?"

"You look amazing! ah! ahem! your majesty!" Sora bowed trying to resemble the bowing form he saw from the books he read and photos he saw. Goofy did the same with slightly more grace due to years of practice but Donald just looked at Aladin in disappointment.

"You know your still technically not a prince, right? your just dressed like one! you don't have a castle, or servants, or court... you don't even have a guard!"

"Oh, hey your right! now time for the final touch gentlemen!" Genie then pointed to Sora, Donald, Goofy; Sora looked excited while Goofy was still confused, Donald on the other hand was just as confused as he was scared.

"Wha? wait. wait! stop! no! WAAAAAAH!"


Princess Jasmin was just on her bed still upset over everything that happened about Jafar practically getting off free despite having someone killed.

"Princesses are you alright?"

"go away!" Rajah then showed up in front of the servant and growled threateningly to force them to leave. Instead, the servant placed their hand on Rajah instantly making the tiger calm down and stop growling.

"Ahem! my apologizes princes, but your father wanted to know that you're ok."

"Ugh... I just hate how Jafar always gets his way, and worst off apparently, I have only two more days before I have to get married! I already blew off all my father's suiters, but he still won't give it up!" Jasmin heard the servant approaching and thought she was surprised Rajah didn't scare them away she still groaned and got up. Jasmin then saw the servant and how they were covered in white robes and wore a wooden mask to hide their face, Jasmin thought it was weird but just as quickly wrote it off.

"I uh... I'm actually sorry to hear that princess."

"... but?"

"But? but what?"

"What do you mean what? just go ahead and say it! I'm selfish for wanting to marry for love rather than political reasons! I have to do it for the sake of our land! I should just suck it up and start acting like a proper princess! go ahead and say it!"

"no! no, princess. Honestly, I am. believe me, there's nothing worse than being tied to a destiny when you want so much more out of life." Jasmin looked at the servant surprised at how much they were willing to at least try to understand her feelings on the situation. the servant then seemingly stumbled a bit as if feeling embarrassed about what he said.

"Ah! but um maybe that's just me because I'm a servant and don't know what a princess has to go through."

"hmhm, no, no its ok. I actually really like what you said, you're a servant right? how come I've never seen you before."

"I'm actually fairly new, my services have only started recently."

"I see, I would like to get to know you better, what's your name?"

"I'm just a servant, princess. Nothing more nothing less." Jasmin just smiled and finally got off of her bed.

"Well, I think your more than that." Jasmin then walked over to the balcony and sighed in defeat.

"You probably don't want to hear this from a princess, but I honestly envy you, at least you'll have a better chance at finding true love rather than having to go through an arranged marriage like me."

"Uh, I uh, I'm far too young to be thinking about marriage princess, and I think you are too hence why I agree with your frustration over the subject. but uh, marrying the one you love... that does sound nice." The servant just went silent and seemed to be lost in his own thoughts but then noticed Jasmin smiling at him. The servant then stumbled in embarrassment and turned his head to look away from Jasmin, all while she smiled to herself joyfully.

Suddenly a large blast of music from the distance caught both their attention, they saw walking down the street a large entourage for royalty. the moment Jasmin heard the phrase "make way, for Prince Ali." she sighed in annoyance. she was not looking forward to having to meet another prince, thought she did have to admit that it was by far the most impressive entourage she had seen so far. Not that any of it was enough to change her mind.

The servant however was mesmerized by all the things that this prince Ali had, it was so much stuff. The Servant never saw such a show before that they couldn't help but be amazed by it all. the servant was slightly shaking his head to the jingle of Genie's song but then stopped when he saw Jasmin looking at him in disappointment.

"Uh... he looks nice."

"He LOOKS like another stuck up and entitled prince." Jasmin then stopped out of the room to get ready to meet the prince since she knew she was going to have to do it eventually.

"... yeah..."


Sora couldn't believe all the amazing stuff that genie made all for the sake of making Aladdin look like a real prince. it was all so cool and slightly overwhelming. Sora was quite confused thought, he wondered why Aladdin called himself Prince Ali and didn't use his actual name but figured it might have been some kind of royal thing; like how kings and queens refer to themselves as "we" rather than "I" and how they have five names instead of three or two or at least that's how it is with the books he read with Tarzan.

Now they finally made it into the castle and inside Genie was done presenting the full entourage and all the gifts. now was Sora, Donald, and Goofy's time to shine. Genie made Goofy a suit of golden silk and golden armor plates and a large golden shield; he had presented as the general of Prince Ali's army. Sora was given a camel given its own silver armor and dressed Sora in white robes that almost made him look like a prince like Aladdin, he was presented as a brave adventurer supported by Prince Ali. Finally, Donald was given large blue robes and a large black wizard hat, and his wand was enlarged into a staff, Donald was presented as a both Prince Ali's personal advisor and his kingdom's grand wizard.

Donald nearly shed a tear out of pure joy since he felt like his expertise of a wizard was finally being properly appreciated outside of Disney Castle. Donald quickly wiped his tear away and smiled in determination, he then displayed his magic clearly by casting a magical spell and shooting it into the sky for it to explode into fireworks.

The Sultan was impressed by everything while Jafar was absolutely fuming with anger. this day couldn't possible have gotten worse not only did he not get the lamp, but now a new prince has shown up to ask for Jasmin's hand in marriage, worst of all the champion of light was with him. Jafar recognized Sora from a mile away, thankfully this would be the first time Sora ever saw Jafar but that didn't make his job any easier.

Now Jasmin entered the room with her servant behind her. The moment Aladdin saw her, he walked right over to her. The Sultan followed with joy while Jafar followed him in anger. Sora got off his camel and with Donald and Goofy followed Aladdin.

"Princess Jasmin! I have traveled far and wide to ask for your hand in marriage!" Aladdin then got on one knee while grabbing Jasmins hand. Sora was surprised to hear this, he just thought Aladdin wanted to do this to be royalty he didn't think that any of this was an elaborate plan to marry someone. The moment Donald and Goofy noticed this as well they both facepalmed because they knew this was not going to work. Just as they predicted Jasmin slapped her hand away and looked at Aladdin in disgust.

"So, you know my name? is that the bare minimum now? tell me father is that all it takes for me to just become another trophy?! some treasure to be earned?"

"Ah! uh, well to be fair everyone loves treasure... because it's beautiful... like you..." Jasmin was absolutely disgusted with what Aladdin said, she quickly stormed off back into her room with her servant bowing and rushing right after her. The Sultan was in distress with how it all feels apart so easily while Jafar couldn't help but smile. Sora now facepalmed along with Donald and Goofy with how massively this plan of Aladdin's had failed.


Now everyone was outside in the courtyard right under Jasmin's tower. Genie and Magic Carpet were playing chess, Goofy was trying but failing to help Abu eat his bananas, Donald was messing around with his magic Genie gave him, and Sora was just sitting on the ground watching and listening to Aladdin speak.

"What have I done? I'm such an idiot!"

"Mhm."

"What am I gonna do?! Jasmin won't even talk to me now!"

"Mhm."

"I should have known that I could never pull off being a prince."

"Mhm... wait what? Aladdin that's not the issue, you lied!"

"What?!"

"Aladdin, nobody likes being lied too. but your telling Jasmin that you're a real prince even though you're not!"

"Also, you did call her treasure."

"wha- that was a compliment!" now Sora, Donald, Goofy, Genie, Abu, and Magic Carpet were staring at Aladdin in confusion and shock.

"Uh, I mean, people love treasure! they would kill for it so... uh... ok I um, I really should have given more thought to my compliments."

"Ya think?!" Donald was quick to get up to Aladdin's face and fully display his anger which both scared and confused Aladdin since he still saw Donald as a little kid.

"ok! ok! ditch the compliments got it."

"I didn't say-"

"I just gotta present myself as confident! smooth! cool! like there's not a problem in the world!" suddenly several Emblem Heartless appear right behind him. Aladdin quickly noticed this and started panicking; thankfully Sora, Donald, and Goofy got in front of him and prepared for battle. Upon closer look the three instantly recognized the heartless as the little colorful wizard heartless the encountered back in greece.

"Aw man, not these guys again!"

"A-hyuk! I think their better than the minotaur heatless."

"Talk about favorites later! Goofy, try hitting them head on and keep them constantly moving so they can't think. Sora, help me take them out by hitting them with the magic they hate the most." Sora and Goofy nodded to Donald's plan, Goofy then charged his shield with magic and charged forward while Sora and Donald got ready to start casing magic. just as Donald planned, Goofy's attacking was driving the heartless crazy. the heartless were able to dodge with ease but they had to keep moving with his constant attacks. some of the blue ones were charging up ice spells but Sora noticed this shot them with a fire spell.

Things did not go as planned when a red heartless floated in front of Sora right away. Sora tried to slash it away, but it floated so quickly for him to even hit it. Sora just grunted in annoyance and tried to cast a lighting spell instead but then the red one floated away and a yellow heartless took its place.

"oh, come on! Donald, I need-" Sora then saw that Donald surrounded by all a red, blue, yellow and green heartless all of which were making sure to get in front of him every time he tried to cast a new spell. they then started casting their own spells at the same time and hit Donald with an ice, fire, and lighting spell all at once. before Sora could even react the red and yellow heartless surrounding him did the same burning him badly.

After some more blasts Sora fell to his knees and saw that Goofy was now surrounded as well and trying but failing to use his shield to stop all the spell blasts. Sora couldn't believe it; they were completely outmatched by the heartless and it seemed like they were actually going to lose. The three of them were on so much pain that they didn't notice Jafar watching them form a tower and smiling in delight at the sight of their defeat. However just when it seemed like hope was lost, Aladin slashed the Heartless surrounding Sora with a magic sword given to him by Genie.

The Heartless were not destroyed but still badly hurt, Sora was still in pain but smiled knowing he now had an opening and delivered the killing blow on the heartless. Sora then blasted the green, blue, and red heartless surrounding Donald with a lighting spell. the yellow one was about to retaliate but Donald quickly froze it with an ice spell. while Sora and Aladdin slashed them down the magic carpet went to Goofy and covered him, protecting him from the magic spells with its own magical power. Abu in his elephant form then rushed in and started stomping on all the Heartless quickly destroying them and releasing the cursed hearts within.

The heartless that Abu didn't crush where now badly injured allowing Donald, Sora, and Aladdin to surround them. even the few heartless that managed to get away from them were caught by Genie and with a snap of his fingers were instantly defeated. just like that the ambush battle was over, Donald was about to get to healing but Goofy quickly put a healing potion in his mouth while handing one to Sora.

"Wow that was amazing what was that?!"

"That was a heartless attack, it's kinda why we're here."

"All you need to know is if they attack again, we will handle them." Donald made sure to interrupt Sora before he spoke too much. Sora didn't mind it since it was too much to explain anyways.

"Well anyways, I can't believe I fought those monsters like a hero... no! like a prince! If I tell Jasmin about this, I could appear more like a prince. it will definitely be better than that mishap I had with her at the market the other day."

"Ugh, Aladdin come on you need- wait? the other day? you've met Jasmin before? why didn't you bring that up when you met her?"

"Well I don't want her to know I'm a street rat, she'll think I'm not worth her time!"

"But she already thinks that of you, even though you're a prince! Did she tell you when you met her in the market that she hated the fact that you were not a prince?"

"Well no... actually we hit it off quite well but... I don't have anything to offer Sora, what kind of guy would I be to want to spend my life with a girl like Jasmin yet have nothing to offer?" Genie then placed his hand of Aladdin's shoulder to join in on the conversation.

"Al, even if your true self has no treasure, I don't think that matters. if you really want Jasmin to like you back then just be yourself. The best way into the heart is love and the best kind of love is built on trust. You can't build trust on lies, Al." Sora was genuinely surprised by Genie's words of wisdom. Sora's first impressions of Genie was a goofball with too much power but now he saw how calm and wise could truly be. It made Sora respect Genie a lot more.

"Well yeah but with my wish I'm not lying anymore I actually am a prince! I just need to show Jasmin I'm not a waist of her time." Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Genie all sighed in defeat as Aladdin brushed off his robes to get himself ready to see Jasmin.

"So how do I look?"

"... Like a prince"

"Like a prince."

"Like a prince."

"Like... a prince." Aladdin smiled proudly and Magic Carpet floated over to him Jasmin's balcony.

"... a prince of lies."

"a prince of fools."

"a prince of heartbreak."

"uggggh... I'm gonna make sure he doesn't do anything bad." Genie then floated up to the balcony to watch over Aladdin as he meets Jasmin.

"Hm, alright Sora come here." Donald stood tall with a serious demeaner, this shook Sora and Goofy because it was quite rare when Donald did this, so they were not used to it. None-the-less Sora did as he asked and walked over to meet with him.

"ok now, you saw how we were nearly defeated by those Emblem Heartless? the Dark Army isn't just getting desperate their getting smarter too, they have more than enough power to take us out and if were not careful they will get what they want. we need to adapt and fast, so right now I'm going to teach you how to cast ice magic, then I'm going to teach you a spell even I don't fully know how to cast yet. The multi-core spell."


The servant just entered Jasmin's room carrying a tray with a cup of tea with its pitcher. the servant laid it next to Jasmin's bed and was about to poor a cup but stopped when he noticed how sad Jasmin looked.

"Uh, Princess? I was going to offer you something to drink, but would you rather be alone?"

"... no. no, no I- I think I would like a drink, actually." the servant then filled the cup with tea and gently gave it to Jasmin. Jasmin sipped from the cup and was filled with curiosity and delight form the taste.

"This is... amazing. what is it?"

"Uh, its tea, princess. It's a common drink where I'm from, I heard it's a famous drink among royals due to how warm and sweet it is."

"Huh, well I'm a royal and I've never heard of it."

"Oh uh, well that's probably because my original home is far, far... far away from here."

"oh? what's your home like?"

"hm... I guess- I guess a lot like this place, only rather than being surrounded by miles of sand I was surrounded by miles of water. the only way off was by boat and... not a lot of people were allowed to leave."

"Sounds isolating."

"It was... I was so happy when I made it out but, I think by doing so I hurt the two people in this world I care about the most. one of which is my best friend, sure they drive me crazy and are kinda annoying but their still my friend and I would do anything for them, and the other... is someone I love more than anything." the servant was quite as he thought about his friends but quickly noticed Jasmin staring at him. Jasmin was looking at the servant with genuine concern, she even felt a little guilty thinking the servant had it harder than her.

"Ah! ahem I apologize I didn't mean to be so petty as to undermine your own problems, Princess."

"Wha?! no! I mean I don't like being treated like property but... I've never had any real friends before, I- I don't think I could imagine what kind of pain I would be in if I was torn away form one. Rajah my only true friend, I'm not sure what I would do without him." Rajah then made sad noises as he rubs his head at the servant's leg. The servant was surprised at first but then laughed a little as he placed his hand on Rajah's head.

"Ah, haha, Rajah is a good friend to have around." The servant then started petting Rajah gently and proceeded to start scratching gently under Rajah's chin. Rajah started to purr in delight and comfort. Jasmin was surprised to see someone beside herself or her father pet Rajah and not aggravate him. Jasmin just watched as the servant continued to pet Rajah while taking another drink of her tea.

"princess Jasmin?" the servant, Jasmin, and Rajah looked to the balcony in confusion since there should have been no way anyone could be there. the servant assured Jasmin that he would check. the servant saw that it was Aladdin, or as he knew him Prince Ali, and sighed since he knew this would not make the princess happy.

"Who is it?"

"it's- it's the prince."

"Ugh! tell him to go away!" the servant then faced Aladdin with only with disappointment in his voice.

"You heard her."

"Please just- ah! ahem! pardon me commoner but a prince does not listen to the servant class." Aladdin was trying to act tough and cool by putting his hand on the servant's shoulder and forcing him to move aside but the servant didn't move. Instead, the servant not only proved to be stronger but also grabbed Aladdin's hand and started crushing it. As Aladdin grunted in pain Rajah accidently assumed it was the servant and went over to help. The servant let go of Aladdin and at the same Rajah showed up to scare Aladdin into the edge of the balcony. Jasmin was getting annoyed by all the chaos and walked into the balcony wondering what was wrong. However, Jasmin was quite surprised when she saw Aladdin and recognized him.

"Hey! don't I know you? from the marketplace!"

"Oh! uh, I usually let my servants do such common work, so I don't think so." Jasmin was now gloomy with disappointment hoping that she would see the Aladdin she knew again. Jasmin then walked back to her room and Rajah with the servant went with her.

"Uh, Princess Jasmin! your very... Punctual!" Jasmin, Rajah, and the Servant all looked back to Aladdin in confusion.

"Uh, I mean beautiful." the servant just facepalmed on his mask while Rajah just rolled his eyes in disappointment. Jasmin was annoyed once again but this time smiled and decided to play into Aladin's ego. As Jasmin started talking Aladdin up, he was quick to fall for it, the Servant and Rajah were quick to noticed this and sat down next to one another to watch comfortably like it was a show. The moment Jasmin pulled down Aladdin's hat and wrapped his own cape around him and started insulting him, the Servant and Rajah started laughing at Aladdin.

"Hmph, come Rajah and my loyal Servant, I want to spend some time with friends who actually know how to treat a someone with decency."

"Ugh, yeah right!"

"What?!"

"Uh, I mean your right! I... ok look I'm sorry. I didn't mean to call you treasure earlier and I shouldn't have been talking myself up like that... obviously the choice is yours, and I respect that... I just wanted to show you I had things to offer but... I just messed it all up, I'll just get out of your hair now." Aladdin then jumped off the balcony scaring Jasmin, Rajah, and The Servant.

"Ah! no, no! don't worry I'm fine! I have a magic carpet!"

"A magic what?" Aladdin then floated up, revealing Magic Carpet below him. Magic Carpet flew around Rajah and the Servant to show them it was friendly. the Magic Carpet then flew to Jasmin and seemingly blew her a kiss despite having no mouth.

"Ok, I messed up my first impression very badly, so please. let me try again, let's get out of the castle and do something new for once. let me show you I'm more than a stuck-up prince." Jasmin giggled a little, then she reached out to take Aladdin's hand, but the servant quickly grabbed her back and Rajah growled in concern, both of them not wanting her to go. Jasmin smiled warmly and gently rubbed Rajah's head, then she grabbed the servant's hands and held them like she was addressing a friend.

"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. I just want to see what he has to offer... and maybe confirm something about this prince Ali." the servant was confused by what Jasmin meant but still knew better than to force this, so he nodded and back off, then Rajah did the same. Jasmin smiled and got on Magic Carpet with Aladdin and like that they flew off, quite quickly out of sight. the servant sighed in disappointment, making Rajah growl in confusing and nuzzle his head against the servant.

"Hm? oh its nothing to worry about Rajah I just... ugh... Sleep" the servant then placed his hand on Rajah's head and on command he fell into a deep slumber. Riku then took off his mask and and waved his hand, instantly a dark mirror manifest and showed an image of Jafar.

"Well look at that, the boy lost his prize, to a prince no less."

"Shut up, you didn't get Sora either, you even had him surrounded and he still overpowered your heartless!"

"hm... yes that too was foiled by that pesky prince Ali, hm... perhaps HE is what truly stands in our way."

"... he's taking the princess on some magic carpet ride, but I can get him when he comes back. It shouldn't take long."

"no, your priority is still the princess, just make sure she doesn't suspect you. I'll let you know what to do with this prince Ali once he returns." Riku nodded and with the wave of his hand the shadow mirror was gone. Riku then put his mask back on, placed his hand on Rajah's head and cast the spell "Awaken" and like that Rajah woke up wondering what just happened.

"Sorry about that Rajah, its better you just don't know." Riku then walked to the edge of the balcony and saw Sora practicing ice magic with Donald. Riku then waved his hand in the air again and this time he saw an image of Kairi still trapped in her slumber. Riku couldn't help but sigh in annoyance.

"Man... it kinda seems like I'm better at hurting my friends than actually helping them sometimes... I really hope this will be worth it in the end... it just has to be."


"Alright now try again only this time carve a basic shape." on Donald's command Sora took a deep breath and focused an ice spell into his keyblade; only this time rather than made the ice blast at a direction like an attack he tried concentrating it into a shape.

"Fire is powerful because its destructive, lighting is unstable cause of how much energy it is and how hard it is to tame, ice is dangerous cause of how cold it is but can also be beautiful cause like water it can take any shape. but unlike water-" Sora then released the spell form his keybalde and it floated forward to slowly form a large but perfectly symmetrical cube made of ice.

"It keeps its shape... at least until it melts." Donald then blasted the ice cube to make it melt.

"Now then, there is still more to teach with ice but for now this will be good enough. did you focus on what I said just now? about fire, ice, and lighting? now what did I say they have in common?"

"Uh Donald... you didn't say they had anything in common at all."

"Exactly! good Sora! they have nothing in common, that's what would make a combo of these elements dangerous. which is exactly why I have been trying to create a spell that combines the damage of at least these three elements due to how different they are. Now I haven't perfected this spell myself, but I do believe that with your talent, at least you can perfect the spell."

"Oh? never thought the proud head wizard would admit someone has better magic than him?" Goofy had to cover his mouth to keep himself form laughing at Sora's comment, Donald heard him laughing and used his magic to turn him upside down.

"Hmph, I do pride myself at being the head wizard of Disney Castle Sora, but desperate times call for desperate measures. we need to grow in power as fast as possible so there's no room for pride or jealousy, I only ask you do your best." Sora smiled and nodded.

"ok then now get ready." Donald then faced his staff forward and Sora followed by pointing his keyblade forward.

"Now start off with the easiest: fire." in front of Donalds staff was cast a magical orb of fire Sora then focused and the same manifested in front of his keyblade.

"Good keep it stable, don't blast it, just keep it there. Now here comes the hard part, add on lighting." Sora then tried to focus on manifesting a magical orb of lightning but as he did the fire ball was fading. Now Sora saw how this spell gave Donald so much trouble, it required one to have equal focus on two spells at the same time and it was much easier said than done. Sora tried so hard to focus on stabilizing the fire spell while having to manifest the lightning spell. Sora could feel the magical energy in his body draining and it was making him tired but still he persisted and finally he managed to manifest both a magical orb of fire and one of lighting.

"Ugh! almost there! add ice!" Sora couldn't help but grunt in frustration but still he did as Donald asked and tried to add an ice spell. it was absolutely straining to manifest a new spell while trying to keep stable two already manifested ones. It was like trying to hold two pots of clay on your head while trying to focus on making the third one. it was so stressful and annoying trying to manifest the ice spell then having to focus back on another spell that was fading then the other spell that was also fading.

"you guys got this! you're the most powerful wizards I know! A-hyuk! when it comes to magic you can even make the impossible happen!" Donald and Sora were just about to give up but thanks' to Goofy's encouragement they found the will power to keep trying. Surprisingly Donald was the first one to get all three spells stabilized and have them swirl perfectly in front of Donalds staff like a powerful spell ready to fire. Donald couldn't help but feel proud of himself taht he finally got the spell right, but he turned to his left and saw Sora was still struggling.

"Sora... Sora you can do this! it's not just your talent, your also an amazing kid! you were just a kid wanting adventure when we met and now, you're a true adventurer who can take on the entire Dark Army! you make the impossible only seem difficult! you can make this spell work! just like you will be the one to save your home and your friends! I know because I'll be there to see you achieve it all!" Sora smiled at Donald with determination and then poured more of his magical energy into the spell and sure enough it worked. Finally, Sora, just like Donald, managed to manifest all three magical orbs and have them float in a circle right in front of his keyblade.

"Ha, now then let's give it a test." Donald pointed his staff in the air, Sora was confused and did the same with his keyblade.

"Release!" Donald basted the spell, and Sora quickly did the same. The three magic orbs form both of them, continued to swirl in a circle as they flew higher into the air. Once they reached a certain height they exploded into shards of ice, then the ice broke into even smaller pieces by lightning bolts shooting outward everywhere, and finally all the ice was evaporated by an expanding ring of fire.

"Wow... that was awesome!" Sora then raised his fist in triumph, but this proved to be too much as he fell to the ground because of how tired he was. Donald fell to the ground as well but still faced Sora and smiled.

"Ugh, we made it work... don't worry Sora... it will always get easier with practice..."

"Gosh! You two are really out of it! hang on, I'll get the- gu-hyuk!" Sora looked at Goofy in confusion only to see him collapse from being knocked out. Sora no longer had strength, so he didn't fight instead he just tried to look at who was doing it. Sora saw Heartless holding swords and dressed as thieves. and with them was Jafar.

"The advisor? you're the dark conduit?"

"Hmph, to you boy, I am Jafar! and Dark Conduit? No, I am a Dark Lord! Soon to be a Dark Master." Jafar then wacked Donald in the head with his staff, knocking him out. Jafar then kicked Sora in the face to knock him out too.


"Sora?! Sora!" Sora woke up to Aladdin shaking him to wake up, with Donald and Goofy behind him. They were outside the castle, inside a cave right next to the walls.

"Sora! Jafar was the one who knocked you out!"

"I know!"

"He also tried to have me killed by drowning me. it would have worked if Genie hadn't saved me!"

"Oh no! did he use the heartless?!"

"The heartless? No, it wasn't those weird floating colorful things, it was these weird guys dressed as thieves. though it looked like they were made of shadows and had yellow eyes."

"Yeah, those are heartless. Never mind that, where is Jafar now? We have to stop him!"

"I was just about to get him, I just wanted to save you guys first." Aladdin reached out his hand to Sora, who smiled and took it. Once they were all on Magic Carpet, they flew to the top of a tower where Jafar was with The Sultan and Jasmin.

"But it's Prince Ali I want to marry!"

"You can't, Prince Ali just left!"

"You sure about that Jafar?!" Jasmin was quick to run to Aladdin glad to see he was alright; Sora was happy to see this thinking the night went well because Aladdin told the truth.

"You're ok!"

"Yeah, but no thanks to Jafar! he tried to have me drowned! and did the same to my friends- ahem, my royal guardsman, my adventurer, and my advisor!"

"Not only that your majesty but he's a Dark Conduit! he's a madman who lets Heart- uh... evil monsters into your kingdom! If we don't stop him now, he will enslave everyone and destroy everything!"

"Whaaat? Not only supposedly trying to kill a prince but also commanding evil monsters? Now that's just ridiculous! Don't you think that's ridiculous, my Sultan?"

"yes... very ridiculous..." Sora looked at Jafar's staff and saw darkness emitting form it as if something truly evil coming from it.

"Aladdin the staff!"

"Way ahead of you Sora!"

"Wait don't-!" Aladdin grabbed the staff and smashed it releasing a black cloud that flew away. suddenly the Sulton woke up from his daze and like everyone else glared at Jafar in anger now knowing the truth.

"Jafar you fiend! Guards! seize him!" two guards then entered the room and were quick to apprehend Jafar, or at least they would have if the Bandit Heatless hadn't jumped out of his shadow and guarded him form everyone. The Guards looked in horror and tried to slash at the Heartless, but their swords phased through. The Bandit Heartless used their swords and quickly cut up the guards' swords into tiny metal pieces. before the Bandit Heartless were going to slash the guards Sora jumped forward and used his keyblade to defend the first guard, while Goofy used his shield to guard the second.

"hmph, you win today boy, but we will meet again." Jafar then opened a void to make an escape but took one quick glance at Aladdin and saw Genie's lamp hidden in his robes.

"... haha, sooner than you may believe." Jafar then enterd the void leaving his Bandit Heartless behind, ready to attack everyone. With the guards gone Sora, Donald, and Goofy got in front of Jasmin, Aladdin, and the Sultan to protect them. Donald looked at the Heartless with suspicion, he then blasted a fire ball at the Heartless and sure enough it quickly used its sword to perfectly deflect it.

"As I suspected! their swords are reinforced with magic! This means you guys will have to take the lead in this battle."

"Leave it to us Donald!" Sora and Goofy then charged forward while the Bandit Heartless did the same toward them. Goofy raised his shield to block several swords strikes while Sora jumped to dodge one slash and landed on another Heartless in the face and slashed them until the heart was released. Sora was now surrounded but still raised his keyblade in determination. The Bandit Heartless proved to be quick with their swords but thanks to all his spars with Riku Sora managed to block and deflect their strikes. Sora smirked thinking that this was much easier than dealing with Riku's strikes but it didn't help that he was fighting multiple enemies all of which were very fast.

Suddenly Sora was slashed in the back and grunted in pain but continued to just block and deflect rather than fighting back. try as he might Sora couldn't find an opening; worst off, every so often Sora got slashed on the back. Sora was slashed in the back four times before he was no longer able to stand tall. Sora was struggling to find the strength to get back up but before he could another sword raised up and was mere second from striking him down.

"Max!" Goofy bashed through the heartless with his magically charged shield. Goofy quickly gave Sora a health potion and took one himself, Sora and Goofy both stood back-to-back facing the group of Heartless surrounding them. It seemed hopeless but Goofy shot several of the Heartless with lighting weakening them greatly.

Sora and Goofy looked at Donald and he nodded to them while smiling in determination. Sora and Goofy then looked at each other and both smiled in determination then faced again the Heartless surrounding them. Sora slashed at one weakening it more and it rage it tried to slash back but Goofy quickly switched places with Sora and his shield took the hot causing the Heartless to stagger. Now facing new Heartless Sora was quick to slash at Several Heartless and once again before they could strike back Sora and Goofy switched places and Goofy's shield took the hit while Sora slashed at more heartless.

The Heartless were quickly getting angry and tried to attack more aggressively, some even tried to jump up and attack Goofy and Sora from the air. Thankfully Donald saw them and shot them with enough lighting to release the hearts within. one of the Heartless noticed this and tried to charge at Donald to get rid of him. It almost worked since it used it sword to deflect his fireballs but before it could strike Aladdin used his magical sword form Genie to slash it, saving Donald.

Finally, there were only three heartless left. Sora decided to mock them by putting away his keyblade and just waving at them to come and get him. The Heartless grunted in anger and charged at him but Sora wanted this. Sora then charged an ice spell into his hands and cast it on the ground, coating the floor in slippery ice. The Heartless were now slipping uncontrollably forward to which Goofy rushed forward and bashed them with his shield, both weakening them and making them fly out the window of the tower. Donald then proudly cast one last fire spell and with that the last Heartless were destroyed in a fiery explosion.

"Ah! wonderful! amazing you all! though it is still concerning to know that Jafar is still out there!" The Sultan started rambling in frustration to know that Jafar was not only mine controlling him but also commanding Heartless monsters. While he was pacing back and forth Aladdin and Jasmin embraced one another lovingly. Sora noticed this and smiled while blushing in joy, Donald smirked in amusement, and Goofy got the Sulton's attention and pointed him to their direction.

"wha-? what? what are you... oh? oh! Do my eyes deceive me?! Has my beloved daughter finally found love! oh thank goodness! you two shall be wed right away and you prince Ali shall become the new Sultan! I trust you to rule this kingdom well, alongside my daughter! oh and of course I will be having my guards hunt down that nefarious Jafar, after all can't have him interrupting the upcoming wedding!" The Sultan continued to laugh in joy and he and Jasmin even hugged Aladdin in pure happiness. Goofy clapped for them in joy while Donald smiled but also rolled his eyes glad this was almost over. Sora was about to cheer for them but quickly noticed the fear and uncertainty on Aladdin's face. Sora had a good idea of what Aladdin was thinking and sighed, knowing this was far from over; especially since Jafar was still out there.


Jafar entered his hidden chamber in joy, Iago quickly started panicking thinking that they needed to escape as soon as possible. Iago tried to get Jafar's attention, but Jafar just raised his head as if an idea popped in his mind. Jafar then groaned in annoyance as he waved his hand in front of him making Iago fly away in confusion. from where Jafar waved in the air two dark mirrors manifested in the air with one showing Maleficent and the other showing Riku in his Servant disguise.

"Apologizes but I am very busy right now so make it quick."

"Jafar, you have failed immeasurably, the boy knows you're not just a Dark Conduit but a Dark Master. Even if he does not know what that means those worthless companions of him do! they were entrusted by that rodent of a king for a reason. I have lost faith in you. Return to Hollow Bastion! And expect a demotion. As for you Riku your mission is still the same, get the girl but make sure your friend doesn't know. if you must you can show him the location of the worlds' keyhole... like you did in Deep Jungle." Riku instantly started shivering in fear as he remembered Doxcrum's warning about Maleficent always knowing everyone's secrets.

"Of- of course, Master Maleficent."

"Maleficent if I may I know how I can redeem myself and come back into your good graces."

"And how exactly would that be? The Heartless both entrusted to you by myself and Master Ansem are all but depleted. you have so few left, and the one powering your scepter is gone and without power. you have no effective means to fight back."

"oh, but I do, you remember that treasure that I mentioned. I know how to find it."

"he's talking about a genie, but its guarded by Prince Ali and Prince Ali is guarded by Sora, he'll never get it. just let me get princess Jasmin-"

"A genie you say!" both Riku and Jafar mouths closed out of fear due to Maleficent shouting out of shock, she was always so stoic and calm even when she was clearly seething with rage. So, this was a complete surprise to them both.

"How... unprecedented. yet perfect! Jafar, get the genie and use its magic to make yourself as strong as you desire! Riku my dear child, I apologize but I ask you to stand back for now and let Jafar obtain his goal."

"What?! but I can get her Jasmin! trusts me! I just-"

"She trusts you? splendid my dear child, then she will be perfectly fine to wait for you as Jafar gets the lamp." Riku knew arguing even more would just anger Maleficent and thought he wasn't afraid of her he would gain nothing from it, so he just grunted as he nodded to show his obedience.

"Wonderful, now Jafar, may the darkness serve you well." Maleficent smiled pridefully while Riku just growled in annoyance as both their mirrors faded back into black mist and then nothing.

"eyuuugh! man that hag gives me the creeps! I still can't believe that there are other worlds like that out there! though I feel bad for anyone who had to live on the same world as that witch!"

"Yes, she is a terrifying witch but if she had any merits, it's that kissing her feet is nowhere nearly exhausting as doing the same for that fool of a Sultan... and following her leads to twice as many benefits. now Iago, go get the lamp and with it we rule over all of Agrabah! then I will use my new power to rule over not just this world but all other worlds! the infinite power of a genie is unmatched so Maleficent or the other lords, even Master Ansem will not be able to stop me!"


"What do you mean you won't free Genie!" Sora, Donald, Goofy, Genie, and Aladdin were in the room the Sultan gave them for the time begin before the announcement of the wedding. it was supposed to be a time of celebration but that changed when Aladdin blatantly refused to free genie despite his promise to do so.

"Sora I can't! you heard them they want to be me, Sultan! Me! A street rat!"

"Aren't you the one who said you're not technically lying about being a prince thanks to Genie's wish?!"

"Exactly it was all thanks to Genie!" Sora, Donald, and Goofy then folded their arms in anger and glared at Aladdin in disappointment.

"a- and you guys! but... ugh, look I'm nothing without any of this."

"that's the thing Aladdin, you keep saying you're just a street rat without Genie but your clearly not! you have so much more than you believe, you just don't give yourself a chance to express it!"

"So much to offer? like what?!" Sora didn't know how to respond, but Goofy was quick to enter the conversation.

"that's not for us or anyone else to judge, you have to find out what it is but you just keep throwing yourself down like trash."

"I am trash! that's all I've ever been, that's why I can't free Genie. I might need him one day! I might need more wishes!"

"Then give me Genie!" Donald, Goofy, Genie, and Aladdin were all surprised to see Sora step forward and extend his hand to take Genie.

"Use your last wish then give him to me, then I'll use my first wish for whatever else you might want, then my second wish for what I want, then the last one to set Genie free."

"What if I need more than two wishes?"

"Wha-? ugh! then I'll use all three wishes for you and give it to Donald to free him! and if that's still not enough then he'll give him to Goofy and he'll free Genie!"

"What if even that's not enough?!"

"Aladdin that's at least eight wishes max! you don't need any more than that!"

"You don't know that! you don't know me! you're just a selfish kid! you don't know what it's like to want more out of life! to be so stuck in one scenario that it's so unbearable! you know nothing about how horrible it is to have to settle with what you have; even if it's so little!" Sora actually backed up and looked at Aladdin hurt, as if he was just slapped in the face by someone he deeply trusted. Sora then huffed in anger and turned away from Aladdin in a mixture of sadness and anger.

"Yeah, I guess I don't... goodbye Prince Ali." Sora walked out of the room in frustration as he did the armor Genie made him reverted back to his old clothes. Donald was quick to turn his head at Aladdin and follow Sora, with his clothes reverting back to normal as well. Aladdin tried asking them to stay and hear him out, but Sora didn't stop and neither did Doanld. Aladdin then tried to reason with Goofy but Goofy just shook his head in disappointment and followed the other two; his clothes reverted back to normal the moment he left the palace.

"Well... if there's any comfort to this, I guess I can be glad I wasn't left out of the Aladdin was a lying jerk to me group... just wonderful." Genie then floated angrily into his lamp, finally Magic Carpet and Abu just left in sadness and disappointment. Now Aladdin was finally alone.


"ARGH!" Outside of the palace, Sora punched a pillar of the castle making a large crack on it.

"Sora!"

"Are you ok?!"

"No! I... ugh, I just don't get it." Sora then slumped down and leaned on the same pillar he punched.

"How can Aladdin be so single minded?! Does he really think that this is the only way to happiness? To just take the easy route and ignore everyone who tries to help? I can't even believe he called me selfish! I know exactly what it's like to want more out of life, Its the whole reason I wanted to leave the island!" Sora just remained silent out of frustration and sadness while Goofy walked over and sat next to him. Donald just sighed in disappointment because he couldn't help but be frustrated with Aladdin as well. none of them noticed Iago flying into the castle.

"What really bugs me is that Merlin told me if fighting the Darkness got too tough, I could always find strength in remembering the friends I make. I just thought Aladdin was going to be one of friends... so much for that."

"Wait? Merlin told you that? but he was one of the founders of Guardians of Light! he helped establish the rules to not disturb the natural order!"

"Oh yeah, he also told me to slap you on the bill if you ever forced me to follow the natural order." Donald was shocked to hear this; Donald opened his mouth but had nothing to say. Donald couldn't think of a good way of how to respond but instead just fell to the ground in defeat thought he didn't pass out. Donald just laid there in annoyance to know that the man who made the rules he valued was also the man who told Sora to ignore him. Sora and Goofy couldn't help but giggle at the sight of an annoyed and defeated Donald lying on the ground, again none of them noticed Iago as he left the castle with the lamp.

"Ah... so I guess all that's left is to find Jafar and lock the world keyhole."

"That is all that's left to do, besides it's not like Aladdin wants our help anyways."

"Eh, you tried your best Sora, Aladdin just wasn't worth it. He was just too stubborn to trust anyone other than himself. I just hope he figures it out soon before he hurts more people."

"Alright, that's enough sulking for me. let's go find that Dark Conduit before things get worse!" just then a large and evil looking Genie appeared form had risen behind the castle as dark clouds filled the sky. Genie then picked up the castle straight from the ground and separating it from the city, thankfully Sora was able to grab onto the castle before it was lifted and so did Donald but Goofy was grabbing onto his tail. As the castle was in the air Sora managed to get on and helped Goofy first then Donald.

"Ugh, what's going on?"

"It's Genie! but why? Aladdin was being a jerk but even he wouldn't wish for something like this!"

"Unless Jafar stole the lamp! he must have done it while we were fighting with Aladdin!" Finally, Genie placed the castle on the top of a mountain and to Sora, Donald, and Goofy's horror he granted another wish for Jafar.

"What was that?"

"His- His magical aura just exploded! Jafar is now a powerful Sorcerer! I think his magical power might be able to rival that of the founding members of the guardians of light!" Jafar forced Jasmin and the Sultan to bow to him then turned Rajah into a tiger cub. Jafar was smiling in joy but then saw Sora, Donald, and Goofy standing at the entrance of the castle and grunted in disappointment.

"Come forth my heartless! get rid of those pesky Guardians!" inside the castle about seven Thief Heartless appeared form the shadows. However, behind Sora, Donald, and Goofy a swarm of Shadow Heartless flew in from the dark clouds and landed around the castle entrance essentially surrounding Sora, Doanld, and Goofy.

"Ugh! Not Shadow Heartless, they're the worst!"

"Sora! Enough with favorites! Jafar now has enough power to fill with world with endless chaos and destroy it!"

"Then let's get the lamp and stop Jafar!" Sora quickly shot a fireball at the shadow heartless destroying a few and making the others flee away. A Thief Heartless was behind Sora ready to strike but Goofy blocked the slash with his shield and even bashed the heartless back making it crash into another heartless. Donald was quick to shoot them both with lightning and freeze another heartless that was trying to ambush him.

Sora ran to Goofy, Goofy knew what Sora was planning and raised his shield up. Sora jumped on the Sheild, Goofy boosted him in the air, Sora charged lightning into his keyblade and as he fell down, he struck the ground hard sending lighting everywhere in front of him destroying all the shadow heartless around him. Goofy quickly noticed the remaining Shadow heartless trying to ambush him so he charged up his shield with magic and charged at him. However, something unexpected happened, Goofy's magic ended up charging up more than expected and his magical aura split off and formed a magical duplicate of himself with its own shield. it charged at the heartless at a faster speed and with more power thus ramming into them and exploding causing all of the heartless to be destroyed in the magic explosion.

Sora and Donald couldn't help but look in awe at the sight but because of the distraction they both were nearly slashed by the Thief Heartless. Thankfully both of them managed to doge in time and backed away from the Heatless able to see that there were four left. Donald charged up a lighting spell and Sora charged his own lighting spell, Sora quickly noticed how they both had the same spell and an idea popped into his head. Donald was about to fire but Sora quickly stopped him, Sora then showed Donald his keyblade charged with a lighting spell. Donald was confused at first but was able to guess what Sora was thinking and nodded in agreement. Sora and Donald then linked Keyblade and staff together and with it the spells inside visibly grew stronger. Sora and Donald could feel the magic and how powerful it was becoming due to the combination. it felt like such an adrenaline rush to the point that by instincts alone they both shouted while casting the spell.

"CHAIN LIGHTNING COMBO!" a large and powerful bolt of lightning shot forward and hit the first Thief Heartless but quickly spread to the other three heartless. the lighting proved to be so powerful that it continued to electrocute the Thief Heartless until there were destroyed, liberating the cursed hearts instantly. Sora looked at Donald amazed at what they just did, Sora then turned to Goofy and saw how his jaw was hanging due to how awe struck he was at their team up combo. Sora laughed and ran to Goofy and hugged him out of pure excitement and joy.

"Goofy that was awesome what you did earlier! how did you do that?!"

"Gosh Sora, even I don't know! I was just charging at them like normal then suddenly my magical energy went through the roof! A-hyuk! it was literally like magic! just like your combo there! how did you do that?!"

"I just thought it would work in the opposite way as Donald's triple core spell! you know, rather than one source and multiple spells it would be one spell and multiple sources, it was awesome!" Goofy laughed proudly and raised his hand proudly Sora then smiled brightly and gave Goofy a high-five.

"hahaha... I'm proud of you Max." Sora looked at Goofy confused, he heard Goofy say that before, but it was during a fight and so Sora didn't ask at the time. However, Sora once again lost his chance to ask when Donald used his staff to bop both him and Goofy on the head.

"Enough bragging! we have to save the world from darkness remember?!" Sora and Goofy understood but both still grunted at Donald hitting them on the head with his staff so harshly.


back in the throne room, after getting rid of Aladdin, Jafar was sitting on his throne laughing at the old Sultan getting tortured by Iago who was forcing him to eat endless crackers. Jasmin pleaded with him to stop, and he would but only if Jasmin agreed to marry him. when she obviously refused Jafar was about to unleash his magic on her, but the servant suddenly appeared and grabbed his hand to stop him.

"You?! wait no! you have to leave! he'll hurt you too!" the servant heard Jasmin but didn't focus on her instead keeping his gaze of Jafar who glared right back at him. Jafar looked like he was about to strike the servant but then his head shook as if an idea popped in his mind. he groaned and waved his hand in the air for a shadow mirror showing Maleficent to appear.

"What is it?" Maleficent raised an eyebrow at Jafar's blatant rudeness toward her thought she still smiled as if she was in control of everything.

"I would advise you to not harm the princess, we still need her to access Kingdom Hearts after all."

"... you mean YOU still need her to access Kingdom Hearts I on the other hand have more than enough magical power to build up my own Dark Army and rule for eternity!"

"Hm, is that so?"

"Of course, it is! You vile witch! I know longer have to play nice to you or any of those other freaks!"

"And here I thought we were friends. What a shame really."

"... You dare mock me?!"

"Oh no! of course not Jafar, it just seems that you are unaware of what real power is." Jafar grunted in anger and blasted the mirror with a large amount of magic making it shatter and the servant disappear into the darkness.


Riku's servant disguise was destroyed revealing his normal clothes under it; simultaneously he was also transported back to hollow bastion in the main room with the other Lords of Darkness and Maleficent.

"Are you alright my dear child?"

"What?! what just happened?!"

"It appears that Jafar has betrayed us. no matter, I foresaw this, his jealousy and his anger toward his status as the weakest Lord of Darkness was bound to warp his heart with more darkness than he could handle. though he will not become a heartless as some of you might expect but instead a key to a certain back up plan, should it be required." Maleficent then turned her gaze to the upper floors of the room there she saw Pete with other Keyblade Wielders of Darkness all watching her and the other lord's form the floor.

"What a fool Jafar is, thinking that power is the be all end all! it is merely a tool that when used incorrectly it will be its master's downfall. Hench why he couldn't destroy you but instead send you back here, he thinks he can control destiny but really, he just secured my own. let this be a lesson to all of you. Darkness is indeed a powerful tool; but like any other tool, how one uses it will determine one's fate. So be careful how you tread, lest you end up another pawn of the Darkness."


Sora, Donald and Goofy made it to the throne room and quickly saw Jafar standing angrily on his throne demanding that Genie force Jasmin to fall in love with him.

"I am your master, and you will obey!"

"But it's a universal rule of all Genies! I can't just break the rules."

"Well as your master I command you to break them! make her love me or else I'll use my last wish to make things so much worse for you!"

"Oh King Jafar, no need to hurt the Genie, when your princess is ready to submit." To everyone's shock Jasmin smiled at Jafar and put on the tiara for her to wear to be his queen. Jasmin then gave a thumbs up behind her back for Sora to see, Sora realized she saw him and was buying him time to get the jump on Jafar. Jasmin then raised her head upward, Sora looked up in confusion and saw Aladdin there sneaking into the castle. Aladdin saw Sora, Sora quickly pointed to himself then Jafar and then pointed to Aladdin and the lamp. Aladdin smiled and nodded as he continued to sneak around to get behind Jafar's throne. However, the entire time Jasmin was bragging about Jafar, and everyone was watching in disgust.

Sora couldn't help but gag as Jasmin was talking up Jafar. Jafar was clearly way too old for Jasmin and Sora knew this and he found it very uncomfortable to watch. Donald quickly grabbed Sora by the mouth and helped him calm down thus preventing him from throwing up. the minutes felt like agonizing hours but finally Sora and Aladdin were so close to their goals. However, the second before Sora could get the jump and Aladdin could grab the lamp, Jafar a plate fell, and Jafar almost saw what was happening. To everyone's shock Jasmin quickly kissed Jafar to keep up distracting him. However, Jasmin distraction was in vain for Donald started puking.

Donald practically ran to the center of the room and started puking on the floor. Sora was looking at Donald with a mixture of shock and disappointment while Goofy just watched in pity. Jafar was confused but was quickly enraged when the corner of his eye caught Aladdin close to the lamp. Jafar then zapped Aladdin away leaving Sora no choice but to face Jafar head on in hopes it will by Aladdin or Jasmin time to get the lamp. Sora stood in front of Jafar with Goofy standing behind him, Donald then walked to Sora's other side and groaned as he got ready. Sora glared back at Donald while Goofy looked at him concerned.

"Ugh... I'm sorry, ok?! It was just really gross! Jafar is so old! Jasmin shouldn't have to kiss someone as gross as him!" Jafar was now extremely enraged with what Donald said, decided to cast a destructive spell. Jasmin stopped him by grabbing his staff and trying to grab the lamp too; However, Jafar proved to be stronger and not only slapped her away but also put her in a giant hourglass he manifested.

"Guys! grab the lamp and wish for Jafar to lose his powers! We'll distract him!"

"Hm? Distract your enemy? what a great idea!" Jafar filled his staff with magic and as if on command the dark cloud heartless form his previous staff appeared and flew into the new magic staff.

"Now rise my Dark Champion! Kurt Zisa!" the Heartless infused with the staff and all the magic it had allowing it to transform into a larger and extremely powerful monster. It wasn't long before Kurts Zisa stood tall and hissed at Sora, Donald, and Goofy. The Kurt Zisa then raised its two highest arms and magical orbs manifested. Donald knew this was some kind of attack, so he quickly retaliated by shooting a bolt of lightning only for it not to work. Donald was shocked, he tried fire next then ice but none of his magic was working. Sora tried a fireball and to his surprise his magic wasn't working either.

"Ah! it's some kind of anti-magic! We need to take out those anti-magic spheres!" Donald only barely finished his sentence before he quacked fearfully and ducked due to Kurt Zisa's swinging sword. Sora, Donald, and Goofy were now silent in shock at the sight of Kurt Zisa's large swords. Goofy tried to shake off his fear and charged forward and managed to successfully block one of the swords. Goofy was clearly struggling especially due to him being unable to charge up his magic. worse off Kurt Zisa swung its other sword ready to slice off Goofy's head, it would have done so if Sora hadn't stepped in on time and blocked with his keyblade.

With Sora and Goofy stuck, Donald was the only one who could destroy the anti-magic spheres. Donald didn't know what to do, he knew he sucked at fighting, so he always relied on magic to make up for it; However, right now he was powerless. Donald started to panic, thinking that all hope was lost.

Just then Donald saw again Sora and Goofy holding back Kurt Zisa's swords, both were clearly struggling but neither of them were asking for Donalds help. They knew they couldn't rely on him now, so they weren't going to force him into it. Donald felt ashamed of himself for not being able to help, that shame quickly burned into a fire of determination and hatred. Donald then stood tall, put one foot in front of the other, held his staff up like a spear then threw it will all his might at the first Anti-Magic sphere. However, it quickly fell to the ground due to Donald's weak throw.

Sora, Goofy and Kurt Zisa silently started at Donald, then his staff on the ground; all three of them knew it was there because Donald threw it. Kurt Zisa was silent at first but quickly started laughing. Donald was now red with anger and charged at Kurt Zisa and started punching its feet. the Kurt Zisa continued laughing at Donald, completely unaware of Goofy and Sora jumping on its legs, then its arms, then its shoulders, and finally past the Anti-Magic spheres smashing them both.

The Kurt Zisa quickly realized its anti-magic spheres were gone; It roared in anger. It punched Sora and Goofy into the air trying to get them in sight to slice them to bits. Sora and Goofy were in the air flailing their arms around in fear of falling or worse getting sliced by Kurt Zisa. However, as soon as they could feel the magic flow through their beings again Sora grabbed Goofy's hands and started spinning around. Goofy was dizzy at first but caught on to what Sora was doing and charged up his magic shield. Sora then threw Goofy with all his might at the Kurt Zisa. Goofy aimed his charged-up shield at the face of Kurt Zisa and the shield with all its magical energy bashed into the Heartless causing it to stagger greatly.

Sora cheered joyfully but then realized he was falling and started screaming again. Goofy managed to land on the ground perfectly but Sora was still falling. Goofy closed his eyes and smiled as he held his arms out to catch Sora; also doing so perfectly. Sora was stunned by suddenly being saved so he remained silent as Goofy put him on the ground and dusted off his hair.

"Ah... oh! uh Sorry about that Goofy I made the plan in my head without telling you."

"it's alright Sora, I know what you were thinking. great minds think alike after all."

"Hey! it's not over yet!" Donald pointed at Kurt Zisa, and Sora and Goofy looked to see that though its body was on the ground its head extended out like a snake ready to strike. Upon striking Goofy managed to have his shield up in time and caught it in Kurt Zisa's mouth. now Kurt Zisa and Goofy were having a sort of tug of war. Sora knew this was an opportunity and started slashing at Kurt Zisa. Now that his magic was back Donald charged up the triple core spell, it was much easier now thanks to the earlier training. After finishing the spell and blasting Kurt Zisa, it roared in agony. Due to the combined damage of Sora's attacks and Donald's finishing spell it started glitching out.

"Yes! I think we finally got it!"

"A snake, am I? perhaps I should show you just how snake-like I am!" suddenly Jafar used his magic to turn himself into a large serpentine like monster. due to being serpentine he used his left hand to grab Kurt Zisa while in his right hand manifested a large keyblade. it was golden with the key end resembling a snake with rubies for eyes.

"Hahaha! Maleficent would cower in my presence! Even Master Ansem could only dream of having this much power! Soon he'll be the one to call me master!" Kurt Zisa then formed itself into a shield, after that it reinforced itself with another shield of magic energy. Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Aladdin all looked at the serpentine Jafar in horror. He was overwhelmingly powerful and even if they did beat him, he still had one more wish.

"Hahaha! I can't get enough of those hopeless expressions of yours! but do you know what's better than hopelessness! complete and utter despair! Darkness-in-between worlds! I call upon you! feed upon this world and in return grant me ever more power!" on command the clouds flooding the skies faded away revealing a pitch-black sky. Soon the sky was filled with red lighting as well as millions of shadow heartless. Hundreds of shadow heartless swarmed into a large snake and flew to the Agrabah city to destroy it and curse the citizens into emblem heartless.

"No! If they curse the entire city, then the darkness will have more than enough power to destroy this world!"

"hahaha! what will you do now, NOBEL HEROES?! Will you defeat me? can you defeat me? even if you could, could you stop the endless army of Heartless?!" Sora was just as overwhelmed as everyone else. He could see it on all of their faces that luck nor fate was on their side. Sora then closed his eyes and mental reached for the magic deep in his heart to find the power to defeat Jafar. To help Sora remembered Kairi, Riku, his parents, and everyone else back on destiny island; remembering them made him smile in joy. When Sora could feel the magical power growing, he opened his eyes to see his keyblade glowing in golden bright light. Jafar was confused at first but was quickly afraid when he realized this was light magic that could hurt him. Sora smiled at Jafar and blasted the magic at him. The light magic instantly destroyed Kurt Zisa but that was all, Jafar was completely fine and even started laughing and clapping in mocking praise.

"Impressive! you really are the Champion of Light! too bad it's not enough!"

"Neither are you!" Jafar stopped smiling and glared at Aladdin. Sora, Donald, and Goofy looked at Aladdin in shock and confusion. Aladdin just smiled at them and winked, showing he had a plan. Jafar used his magic to levitate Aladdin up to him so they could face one another.

"Are you perhaps already aware of your demise and thus no longer fear death? or are you so dumb as to think I can't give you a painful death?!"

"Sure, you can do whatever you want to me now that you're a powerful wizard, but you'll never be all powerful."

"What are you spouting street rat?! Do you not feel my power?! I am a god!"

"Ha! that's not true!" Jafar then glared at Donald. Donald knew what Aladdin was trying to to and decided to join in to help.

"As the head wizard of Disney Castle, I can say for certain you are indeed very magically powerful but your nowhere near godhood!" Sora and Goofy were quick to catch on and joined in.

"Yeah, he's right! even if you're the strongest in this world in the multiverse you're still a pip speak!"

"The smallest and weakest! a-hyuk!"

"SILENCE! ALL OF YOU! I KNOW A MAN SO POWERFUL EVEN MALEFICENT COULDN'T BEAT HIM! BUT WITH THIS POWER I CAN!"

"Are you sure about that? how do you know he showed his full power when fighting this Maleficent?" Jafar was silent because of Aladdin's question, now starting to wonder himself if that was true.

"Also did they even fight? or was it just some stupid test of power?"

"And what would you know of power?!"

"I know Genie has more than enough of it! look at him! with his power he was able to make you an all-powerful wizard! imagine if you were a genie yourself! you could do what he could and more all at the palm of your fingers!" Jafar looked at Sora, Donald and Goofy they all nodded to confirm what Aladdin was saying. Genie on the other hand was begging Aladdin to shut up. However, it was too late, and Jafar was on board the idea.

"Your right! perhaps I won't kill you after all street rat! thank you for the wonderful idea, Genie! For my last wish! make me an all-powerful Genie! the most powerful in the Multiverse!" Genie grimaced but did as he was told and granted Jafar's wish. Jafar was swallowed by a cloud of darkness filled with red lighting and soon a new evil Genie Jafar rose up from the dark clouds with maniacal laughter.

"Hahahahaha! I thought I had power before but with this! I won't even need the heartless anymore! I can do whatever I desire with a single wish!" The sight of Jafar gaining unlimited power was indeed terrifying but Sora, Donald, and Goofy all knew it would be over soon. However, that didn't stop them from getting scared at the sight of Jafar getting ready a blast of magical power and aiming it directly at them.

"I think I know what I'll do first! Annihilate these pesky Guardians of Light, forever! hahaha- huh?!" suddenly a magical golden cuff locked itself on Jafar's right wrist then another locked itself on Jafar's left wrist.

"I- I don't understand?! what's happening?!"

"That's the think about Genies, Jafar! Unlimited cosmic power, but all inside a tiny little lamp!" Jafar was now getting sucked into his newly manifested lamp.

"NOOO! YOU TRICKED ME YOU DAMN STREET RAT! I WON'T FORGET YOU! ANY OF YOU! I SWEAR I WILL RETURN AND HUNT YOU ALL DOWN! IF NOT YOU THEN YOUR DESENDENCE! I WILL NEVER LET ANY OF YOU HAVE A LEGACY! EVERYTHING YOU HOLD OR WILL HOLD WILL BURN BY MY HANDS! I SWEAR THIS! I SWEAR IT!" Jafar was finally gone, trapped inside the lamp forever. Genie grabbed the lamp and used his magic to shoot it out into the desert.

"A thousand years in the cave of wonders ought to cool him off." now Abu, Jasmin, The Sultan, Rajah, and Magic Carpet were freed from Jafar's magic prison. The castle then remanifested back in Agrabah good as new. With Jafar gone his Keyblade of Darkness faded away allowing the World's keyhole to reveal itself. Sora saw the keyhole behind the Sultan's throne and quickly ran toward it to lock it. Thanks to this the barrier of light was manifested and the Heartless in the sky stopped advancing toward Agrabah and instead returned to the Darkness in-between worlds.

Just like that it was over, this was the closest Sora, Donald, and Goofy ever got to losing a world to the darkness and yet they still managed to save the day. Sora started cheering and quickly hugged Goofy out of overwhelming relief. Donald then blasted several firework spells into the air as the citizens of Agrabah were cheering as well. Genie was hugging Abu and Magic carpet. None of them could contain their joy of defeating Jafar and saving the world. Finally, Jasmin ran to Aladdin and hugged him out of joy.

"Aladdin! you and your friends did it! our kingdom is safe thanks to you... but..."

"Jasmin... I'm so sorry I lied to you, I just wanted to be more than a street rat, but I learned form a couple good friends that the best kind of connections are built on trust, and you can't build trust with lies." Aladdin then faced Sora, Donald, Goofy, Genie, Magic Carpet, and Abu.

"Sorry for being such a jerk to you guys. You were right all along; I was an absolute liar. But even if I can't be with Jasmin I will continue to live as my true self, so for my last wish. Genie, I wish for your freedom!"

"Wah?! but Al! you could use your wish to be a prince again! And what about Sora! without me he'll never get his wish!" Aladdin then realized he owed Sora a wish and looked to Sora. Sora just smiled and placed his hand on Aladdin's shoulder.

"it's alright Aladdin, I learned form a good friend that taking the easy route isn't always the right way to get things done. Besides I'll find my what I'm looking for, because I have a head wizard and a royal guard by my side. Both of which, I am glad to call my friends." Donald was surprised to hear this but still smiled proudly and nodded to confirm he had Sora's back. Goofy on the other hand started tearing up because of Sora's declaration of friendship.

"Hm, well said Sora, and speaking of what you said; I swear I'm not gonna live a lie anymore. So, its settled! Genie your free!" Before Genie could wish for anything else, the magic cuffs on wrists were magically gone and the magic in the lamp left and went into Genie.

"Wah... no... no! it can't be! but wait, is it? quick someone wish for something ridiculous!"

"Uh, I wish for a giant boat." Genie closed his eyes trying to brace himself, but sure enough there was no will that forced him to grant the wish.

"haha! it worked! I'm free! I'm gonna be explore the world! I'm gonna do whatever I want! I'm gonna-!" Genine was so excited he was dancing around but then noticed Aladdin, Jasmin, Sora, Donald, and Goofy all smiling at him. He was smiling too but he was also quite sad.

"I'm... I'm really gonna miss you... all of you."

"we'll never forget you, Genie."

"don't worry I have a feeling we'll met again. now go on, live your life!" Genie shed a tear and nodded but before flying away he quickly rushed back to them and hugged all of them. Genie then waved goodbye as he flew away into the sky.

"Well, I guess it's time for me to go too. I'm sorry Jasmin. none of this would have happened if I had just accepted my place in life."

"But I love you! It can't end like this! It's not fair!"

"I'm sorry Jasmin but those are the rules!" everyone then turned to The Sultan as he entered the group.

"However, the rules are established by the Sultan and as Sultan I say that the rules shall be changed! from now on the only requirement for the princess's marriage is for them to be worthy of her and for her to choose them herself. And I would say he's more than worthy." Jasmin was filled with joy as she once again ran to Aladdin and hugged him.

"And I chose him as well!"

"Then it's settled the wedding is on!"

"Wow! this is amazing it's almost like The Thief and The Cobbler!"

"The what?"

"Oh, it's a story I read back in deep jung- ahem another place. Anyways, it's an awesome story about a place a lot like this and a thief and a cobbler set of a chain of events that lead to chaos but ultimately contribute to saving their kingdom form a great evil and the cobbler even gets to marry the princess! oh hey... now that I think about it. Aladdin, you're a lot like both the thief and the cobbler combined!"

"Huh? oh I get it, I'm like the thief because I'm good at improvising and like the cobbler because of how talented I am."

"Uh... well I was actually referring to how like the thief your kinda selfish and like the cobbler your bad at expressing yourself but yeah those work too." Aladdin looked at Sora with a very hurt expression. all while Jasmin, Goofy, Abu, and Magic Carpet all had to cover their mouths to hold back their laughter. Donald on the other hand didn't hold back his laugher and after having a good chuckle he patted Sora on the shoulder.

"Well anyways we'd love to stay but unfortunately this isn't the only world with jerks like Jafar trying to summon the Heartless. We got a whole multiverse out there to liberate and every minute counts!" Aladdin was still kinda hurt but he knew it was a joke so he just laughed it off and smiled again.

"Well don't let us keep you, I'm sure any world out there would be a hundred times safer with you around."

"Goodbye everyone! we'll never forget you!"

"Likewise, Princess Jasmin! I hope we'll meet again one day!" Sora, Donald, and Goofy waved goodbye and left for the desert to find the Gummi ship.

"Wait! wait!" the three of them stopped to see the Sultan running after them.

"Ah... apologizes, but I realized something! Those monsters you were fighting, they looked similar to these pages here." The Sultan then grave Sora several Ansem reports one of which had a heartless on the front, with notes on it in ancient magic glyph. Sora gently took the notes as his eyes sparkled in excitement, thought Merlin hadn't translated any of them yet it was still good to get Ansem reports when he did.

"Where did you get these?!"

"Something I collected when I was just a boy, I saw them floating down from the sky one night and had the palace guards collect them. to this day no one could understand what they say. However, I felt it was my destiny to one day give them back to their owner. Now I know you're not the owner but something in my heart tells me you will find them one day and restore the text they came from."

"Actually, that's part of the plan great Sultan, thank you!"

"Oh no my boy! thank you! without you, our kingdom would be in destruction and my dear Jasmin would never have found the love of her life! now good luck on your adventures! I on the other hand have a wedding to plan! oh, what joy!" The Sultan then ran back into the castle in joy. Sora, Donald, and Goofy then continued leaving Agrabah; Sora in particular looked to the sky in joy. Unlike back in deep jungle Sora managed to both say goodbye to a newly made friend and save the world with no heavy loss.

The death of Clayton and the other Keyblade Wielders of Darkness still weighed on his heart. He knew they were evil, but it didn't feel good to take life form others. However, upon seeing Agrabah safe and sound, Genie free, and Jasmin and Aladdin happily married; Sora could say for certain that Merlin was right. making connections to the worlds he encountered made his fight with the darkness much easier to bear. As such Sora could leave another world with a bright smile on his face.


Jasmin ran to her room dancing around in pure joy knowing she'd not only get to spend her life with Aladdin but with Magic Carpet they could explore world whenever they pleased. Jasmin was so happy she barely noticed her servant sitting on her bed with a sleeping Rajah.

"Oh? oh! my loyal servant you're ok! you won't believe it but I'm getting married to Aladdin and it turns out he's not some stuck up prince but the friendly commoner I met at the market! Oh, were going to do so many things together and travel the world in our free time! though I hope we'll never tire out Magic Carpet, it doesn't have a voice but it's the just the loveliest little-"

"Riku..."

"Huh?"

"Riku my lady, my name is Riku."

"My... that's such a lovely and powerful name! why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I just thought you deserve to know the name of the jerk who betrayed you."

"Be- Betrayed me? Riku what are you-" Suddenly a void opened beside Riku and Doxcrum entered the princess's room.

"My! Aren't you a bonny lass." Doxcrum then cast a spell and soon Jasmin's mind was shrouded in darkness.

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