Chapter 2: A Twist in the Peaceful Island
Sora groaned as the voice that entered his dream previously was heard yet again, and stormed off, and lightly shoved Kairi to the side as he stormed off. Kairi, before leaving, gave him a withering glare.
Chaos: Whoops, maybe I said that at the wrong time?
Rubedo laughed playfully, and looked outside.
Rubedo: Every time we are in a mind, the outside world feels cold, and it seems like it's snowing, and we're all warm and cozy in here.
Albedo-laughs maniacally- Stop putting things in such a happy way, we came here 'cause we had no choice.
All of them had forgot that Sora could hear every word they were saying, as they were part of his.
Chaos: Wasn't that kind of rude? Kairi was working hard on your raft…
As chaos said this, Sora continued walking to the Shack, but started slowing down.
"What's going on?" Sora said as he started walking slower and slower, until he started gasping for air, while looking straight at the sandy ground.
Albedo-laughs maniacally- No one can stand holding a body for that long!
"Grr… I'll show you!" Sora yelled as he started walking mechanically towards no chosen area, and eventually, gave up and let in back to his mind, thinking of who was going to take over, hoping it was not Albedo. Sora gasped as in a split second, his surroundings changed from a pleasant beach, to a cozy, soft room. He quickly shifted, looking around.
Sora: 'There's Rubedo… Trowa… Albedo…'
"I'll help Kairi out on the boat if you won't!" chaos spoke loudly, for a change, and quickly turned around. Sora gasped when he looked at himself through the large glass window in the room. His hair was now down and more loose, and it looked a bit silver shaded.
Rubedo: chaos always has a thing with helping people, doesn't he?
Sora: Sheesh… it's my body…
Sora lay back in one of the comfy sofa's and yawned.
Sora: 'Man… controlling my body for that long is harder than I thought'
Rubedo eventually took out two pocket guns, and in the corner, started using different stances with them, while Albedo, surprisingly, watched in amusement. Trowa was nowhere to be seen.
Chaos walked up to Kairi, who with a large frown on her face, was collecting more and more materials. As she saw Sora/chaos approach her, she kicked the ground in frustration.
"Hey Kairi…" Kairi gently turned around as Sora was now talking a lot more gently. "I'm sorry about before… I should've helped you" chaos continued.
Sora smirked at the corny act that chaos was doing.
Sora: Yeah, right; I doubt it'll even work!
Rubedo: Somehow… chaos always seems to get what he wants, I guarantee it.
Sora chuckled again, and decided to watch at what the humorous result would be. He clenched his fist.
Sora: WHAT!
Kairi had given chaos a small kiss on the cheek, and the smiled back at chaos, who was now looking for logs washed up to the shore.
Albedo-laughs maniacally- Maybe I should leave now… This isn't really your day…
As if it were a reply to that, Sora started clenching all of his energy together, trying to over power chaos and control the body. Sadly, it seemed as though Sora was still very weak from controlling the body not too long ago, and chaos didn't even seem to realize Sora calling out for his own body.
Rubedo: Well, hey, you can talk to us while you're waiting…
Rubedo finally broke the silence, but Sora didn't even seem to notice, as he pressed his hands firmly against the glass separating him from the outer world.
Sora: So, how does this place work exactly?
Sora finally took the time to examine the room a bit more. Photo's strayed across each part of the room. One with Riku on it, then, a large picture of Kairi placed in the center of the room. It seemed as though pretty much everything that was important to him was strewn into this room.
Sora: 'It's my mind… duh!'
Sora slapped his head, and awaited an answer from Rubedo.
Rubedo: We recreated a vision of your mind as a miniature room. The glass represents the eyes, but don't think you'll be able to jump out and commit suicide or anything…
Trowa finally came in view, apparently coming back from the kitchen, casually blowing his hair out of his eyes, and held up something looking as a large dinner, and Rubedo already went over to him. Trowa placed it on the table conveniently located in front of the sofa.
Sora didn't even try questioning this anymore. This place was just getting weirder and weirder…
A large castle comes in view. Perfectly placed in the center of the planet that was drifting about, while the outer part of it was cleanly put together.
Donald Duck walked through the large halls of the castle, while walking broomsticks and tasteless pieces of art adorned the castle. One could easily mistake it for a nut house. After a few minutes of walking, Donald arrived at the his destination, and rapped at the door.
"Oh King Mickey!" he yelled once. A smaller door from the larger one, immediately formed, as the duck rushed in happily. Except for the fact that the only people in the room were Donald Duck himself, and Mickey's dog, who lay tiredly in the chair of the king. Donald's enthusiasm soon disappeared, as he slowly walked over to Pluto, the dog.
"A note?" Donald said curiously, and yanked the note out of the dog's mouth, who woke up abruptly and lightly scratched it's head.
Dear Donald and GoofyThings have been getting strange lately. I've looked up at the stars, and some of them have been disappearing. In other cases, the smaller stars have started splitting up, creating even more that are very hard to see. The stars keep moving in one direction, and I can't tell where by staying here. Also, I've had a feeling recently that something's going to destroy this peace. The prophecies are about to be fulfilled. Find the holder of the key… the key to our freedom. Also, please tell Minnie that when I leave this time, that she can't divorce me like she did before.
Signed: Mickey Mouse
Donald just stared blankly at the letter for a few moments. Then, like a large explosion occurring, Donald rushed out faster than the speed of light for that moment, until he reached the outer garden.
"GOOFY! GOOFY!" Donald yelled as he arrived at the scene, panicking, and jumping up and down in front of his sleeping friend.
"Wake up!" Donald yelled at Goofy yet again. No reply. Donald concentrated energy, and shot a wave of thunder straight at Goofy.
A flutter of an eyelid was all that Donald received in return.
"Fine then…" Donald forced his eyes together, and got ready yet again….
Trowa: Is that all he's been doing?
Trowa finally let out a few words, while staring straight at Sora, who didn't remove himself from the glass. He watched as chaos and Kairi went into another deep conversation, and grinded his teeth in jealousy.
Rubedo: Meh, we'll get over it eventually…
Sora didn't pay attention to what he was saying. His eyes only stayed focused on chaos. Riku had now joined into the conversation, as they sat on a tree branch talking about the world beyond.
"Well, I know I want to leave this island…" Riku spoke, "Everything has been too boring nowadays…"
Kairi simple nodded in agreement. "Where would you go though?" She asked, yet again puzzled. They stared out into the puffy white clouds floating by, while the sea looked like the only obstacle blocking them from freedom.
"I'm gonna go…" Riku whispered out.
"Hmm?" chaos let out, a bit in surprisement. Kairi looked over as well.
"I'm gonna go walk into the water, and keep swimming… Where will I end up? Probably not here again…"
Sora: chaos will slip sometimes… and when he does, I'm taking my body back!
Rubedo: Well, his time is nearly up. Just let him spend his quality time with Kairi…
Rubedo snickered, getting no more than a glare from Sora.
Trowa and Albedo still seemed to be eating, as was Rubedo. Although, he was holding such a conversation, that no one could seem to tell. Sora looked yearningly at the food, while his stomach whispered different messages.
'Eat it Sora… what are you doing' It spoke in a somewhat seductive manner, creeping Sora out. He didn't give in, and charged his energy, hoping chaos would give in sometime.
"Firaga!" Donald yelled out, and jumped as a barrage of flames came straight from his hands. Although, the flames disappeared quickly, and they seemed to have no affect on the sleeping warrior.
"What is he doing?" Daisy creeped beside the window, speaking. Minne Mouse, quite a bit far away from Daisy, gave a light shrug in reply.
"Blizzara!" Donald yelled in frustration. Goofy seemed to be frozen in a large stone of ice, not moving a tad bit, yet, that wouldn't really help in awakening someone. Goofy sighed, realizing the error, in his ways, smashed the rod he was holding against the ice, breaking into small shards, one of them hitting part of Goofy's hand.
"Yowza!" Goofy yelled, quickly getting up, and doing a salute for now apparent reason.
"It's about time, you dope!" Goofy scratched his head.
"Now that darn isn't reall-" Donald smacked Goofy again, before pulling the sleeve of his shirt and dragging him across the field… straight into Daisy and Minnie… they landed in a clump together, unaware of what was happening.
"I want an explanation right now young man!" yelled Daisy, stuck at the bottom of the large mass forced down. Donald lay his head back in defeat.
'What have I gotten myself into?' he thought to himself.
"Well, what was it you wanted to tell me ol' buddy?" Goofy asked, getting up from the pile first. Sadly, Donald was too late to jump up and clamp his hands over Goofy's mouth. Actually, his laziness didn't even make him do it.
"Yes, I'm sure me and Daisy would want to know too…" Minnie told Donald as well.
"Well, it looks like I can't keep a secret any longer…" and with saying that, he took out Mickey's note from his pocket, and let his hand out with it. Daisy instantly swiped it, and both Queen's started looking at it. Goofy hovered over them, looking at it too, curiously.
Trowa: Alright now Sora; even I know that you are starving, so just come over, and grab some food, and…
Trowa stopped talking right there when he saw Sora turn towards him. His face was flattened, after pressing it against the wall so hard.
Albedo-laughs maniacally- Leave him be. I'm sure all the world's problems would be cured if he decided to listen…
Sora: Finally!
His yell caught the attention of all, but it was too late. He was warped back as the controller of his body, chaos just standing there, with a confused expression on his face. Sora let out a breath of relief, as he left his mind's room, and saw the outer world.
"Well Sora?" Kairi asked smiling cutely at him. Sora shrugged.
"What?" he replied back. She laughed.
"You're so cute when you act stupid…" Kairi spoke to him again. His cheeks started turning red when she said that, "So, what'll it be?" Sora was still puzzled.
"Umm, what are you talking about Kairi?" Sora asked. From inside the mind, chaos watched in pity.
Chaos-sigh- Boy does he choose the wrong times to take over his body…
Rubedo: And by that, you mean…?
Chaos: Kairi asked him if he had feelings for him right now… Apparently, he didn't hear.
"How can you not understand it!" Kairi asked. She got up, made a face, and turned around. Sora heard a laugh from above.
"Oh boy, you sure screwed up!" From a tree above, Riku jumped down, holding a Papou fruit. "Next time, try this…" Riku offered the Papou fruit to Sora.
Rubedo: Let's hope he doesn't make a fool out himself again…
Rubedo contemplated, as he watched Sora stand alone, not having the slightest clue of what was going on.
"How can this be happening!" Goofy yelled out, trying to fit in as he didn't even get to read what was on the paper. Daisy looked at him with an amused expression on her face.
"Normally when the king sets out, it is very important. For now, we can only ask for you services…" and as Minnie said that, she gazed over at Donald and Goofy, then at a nearby table in the large room. "And to help you two brave soldiers, you'll be assisted by this man…" Goofy and Donald stood up straight in front of the two woman, although, their eyes traveled around the whole room, wondering exactly who Minnie was referring to there. They could hear a light springing sound.
"Over here! Over here!" something yelled. Donald stuck his finger into his eardrum.
"I keep hearing this annoying squeaky sound…" Donald spoke. Goofy shook his head, either meaning that he was completely confused, or that something was itching him. Donald glanced over in the nearby corner, noticing a laundry shoot. "Oh Queen Mickey! You have chipmunks in your laundry chute!" Donald walked over, his flaming red, as he swung the door open, about to shoot a wave.
"What are you doing!" Daisy interrupted Donald in his actions for the second time today. She grabbed the wand out of his hands, and dragged him over to where Goofy and Minnie were already standing. A small, cricket like thing was hopping up and down on the table.
"Hi! I'm Jiminy Cricket! I'll be recording your adventures in a large diary that is a hundred times the size of me that is somehow carried by me… somehow…" The others didn't bother caring as Daisy already started talking about what they should do.
"There was more on the note… Assist King Mickey in any way possible! He mentioned to find the key… perhaps the holder of this key. This is vital, and we will now send you off!" And with that, she pointed in the direction of the Gummi Ship room, as Donald and Goofy already went on their way.
'Please come back safely… and where are they hiding those divorce papers!' Where Minnie's last thoughts with Donald and Goofy still in their presence.
"Why haven't we used this thing before?" Goofy asked, while entering the room.
"Where do you think we would go?" Donald replied back, bringing up even more and more thoughts that would hurt the mind.
"Sir Goofy and Donald! Prepare for launch!" A chipmunk spoke from the Gummi Ship, an alarm already starting. Donald and Goofy ran up to the ship, and entered, although, Goofy took a bite out of the ship before following suit.
"Oh yeah kids, and next time, don't go climbing around the laundry chute!" Both chipmunks gave each other strange looks, and Donald and Goofy departed off, the Gummi Ship going at an extra fast speed. Donald didn't even notice Jiminy Cricket jumping on his shoulder…
Rubedo: Alright then, I bet you want to know what you're supposed to do next, hmm?
"Well, I just want to live a normal life still…" Sora replied back to Rubedo.
Rubedo-laugh- That's not how the adventure goes; You have to be braver than that…
Chaos: Besides, once you get deeper and deeper into it, your own conscious won't let you stop…
"Well, yeah, I suppose…"
Trowa: You might think we are a burden now… but later… you will be glad that you aren't alone…
"It's hard getting used to it thought. And that, I have to admit."
Rubedo: It always is… we understand.
"Sora! Dinner time! Sora?" his mother called for him from downstairs. While getting up, Sora noticed the outside, a large thunder storm on it's way.
"Oh no! The rafts!" And before you knew it, Sora ran off outside, not even thinking about what the others would imagine of what happened to him. He looked around… it was too dark.
"Ahhh!"