Chapter 6: A New Journey Begins
Elwardragon proceeds toward Raseia City with great haste, thanks to the recharging of the Haste-G. They can already see the metropolitian rising from over the horizon, as they grew closer. It made the group's eyes glitter with wonder of what they were going to encounter in this city that they hear is so great. Vex's smile confirmed their excitement.
"We're almost there," Jerild announces over the intercom all across the ship.
"Finally," Donald responds with a sigh.
More gummi ships can be seen flying over and through the city. It was only a while before the Elwardragon joined the traffic. Skyscrapers pass by as they speed pass other vehicles and through other structures that seemed to hover over the city like gods. They soon enter into an area where the city leaders dwell. In front of them is Raseia Hall.
"Your place doesn't match up with this, Jerild," Wessler jokes to the mayor.
"Yeah, and your gummi ship doesn't look like it could match the glamor of this city's ships," Jerild jokes back. But Wessler loses his smile. "Lighten up, Wessler. I'm kidding."
The ships soon enters the parking garage of gummi ships, and men in blue suits can be seen motioning them to lower to their designated parking space. Elwardragon halts above them and the hovers are turned on, descending the ship down slowly. Once they set down, the engines are turned off.
"Alright, crew," Jerild annouces. "We have safely landed in Raseia City. You can now leave the ship."
Seat belts are unbuckled as everyone begins to depart from the ship. Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Vex jump out after the guards and are met by a grand site of skyscrapers and flying gummi ships, but they were bigger since they were no longer in flight. Jerild and Wessler exit moments after. The mayor walks over to some men who looked like law enforcers since they had badges and weapons. After conversating, Jerild returns to the crew.
"I'm going to go speak to Mayor Sapphire about the situation with these heartless. We have to find some way to keep them from spreading all over the land…and possibly the world."
Sora replies:" But Mr. Jerild, you know…"
"I understand that you have the power to stop them, but we can't take any risks. Wessler is going to take you four to a hotel until I return."
Sora did not answer, nor Donald or Goofy.
"Alright, Dad," Vex replies with a wave and smile.
Jerild smiles back and leaves down some stairs with the law enforcers. Wessler walks over to the four, still puffing on his cigar.
"Ok, little fellas," Wessler says. "Let's get going."
They take the same stairs down and come to a street filled with pedestrians going one way or another. A few vehicles can be seen going through the streets and some were man-powered, like bicycles. Sora was astouded by all this, having never witnessed such events before. Goofy and Donald had no words for their amazement, either. They proceed through the crowds of people. Several stares are given to Donald and Goofy since they are visually different. It doesn't disturb Goofy one bit, but Donald becomes annoyed by everyone's curiosity. They finally reach a building with the name "Raseia's Most Precious" above its glass double doors. It is the hotel for which they are to reside in.
"Well, this is our home until we can find out what to do next," Wessler replies.
"Um, Mr. Wessler," Vex says to the mechanic.
"What is it?"
"If it's okay with you, me and the others will like to take a walk around. I want to show them the many sights of Raseia."
Wessler puffs his cigar silently for a minute. But he answers: "Alright. I trust you'll return back here safely. You know what your father will do to me if something happens to you."
Vex smiles. "Ok, let's go."
Sora, Donald, and Goofy follow after Vex.
The four come upon a more peaceful part of the city where a fountain rests. They take a seat on one of the benches that face the water structure. Here, they stare in relaxation at the water works going on before them. After a moment of silence, Vex breaks the harmony.
"What are you all going to do about those Heartless things?"
Sora keeps his stare at the fountain. "Well, our first priority is to stop them from spawning. That means, we need to find a keyhole."
Donald jumps in:" But that means it can be anywhere on this world. Do you know how big this world is?"
Goofy replies:"We usually didn't have this problem. The Heartless usually led us to the keyholes."
"Yeah," Sora responds. "They were like a path to the keyholes. That is why we didn't have much trouble before."
"Unlike that time in Transverse Town," Donald says. " It took several trips before we realized that a keyhole was there."
"Wow," Vex says to them. "You guys have been everywhere, haven't you?"
"Not really." Sora stares into the blue sky. "There are still many more worlds to explore. A lot more. But I'm going to see them all. That's right. I'm going to be the first person ever to explore every world that is out there."
Vex looks down at his feet. "I wish I could. All my life, I've lived in Elward Town. The only place I've ever been outside my home is Raseia City. That is why Wessler allowed us to go off on our own. I know this place inside and out." Vex looks back up. "That shows how much I want to go on an exploration to all that is out there."
Goofy places his finger on the side of his face before replying:" Then why not come with us?"
"What," Vex responds.
"No way," Donald replies. "No way! No way! No way! This is serious business, Goofy! We can't take someone outside their world. It's against the rules."
"Besides," Sora says. "Your father wouldn't allow it. It's just too dangerous…"
"But what about in Elward Town when we took on the Heartless," Vex quickly says. "Remember how I took out that giant heartless with my keyblade? I could be a big help to you!"
"But, Vex, this is not an adventure you take through a forest. Those things were a problem before, but now that they've returned even stronger, our journey has become very dangerous. Too critical to let you join us."
Vex looks away. "I understand."
The boy stands up.
"We should return to the hotel before Wessler worries," Vex says as he walks back toward Raseia's Most Precious. The three soon follow.
Within a room where red carpet flourished and a chandelier hanged from the ceiling, a high stand with three people was present. In the center of them is a woman with long blue hair and a blue suit on. Her eyes are also blue and so as the jewel on her pendant. No wonder this mayor was named Sapphire. Standing before them was Jerild and his guard captain.
"Welcome, Mr. Jerild," Sapphire begins." Welcome, once again, to my humble city."
"It's a pleasure to be here, too, Ms. Sapphire," Jerild replies.
"Now, you seem to have an urgent business that you will like to discuss with me. Is that true?"
"As true as your blue eyes. Yesterday evening, my town was attacked."
"Again," Sapphire asks.
"Yes, but this time, they've suceeded in driving me and my people out."
"So, these shadow beings are more than they appear to be?"
"More than you've ever dreamed of. I have reason to believe that they may reach your city soon."
"So it is that serious?"
Jerild nods.
"Well," Sapphire says. "If that is so, then we have no choice but to raise our level of security."
"Sapphire, don't take this situation lightly. These beings are more powerful than you think. Your security won't probably help you take them out."
"Maybe because you do not know the power that my enforcements have, Mr. Jerild."
"Yeah…maybe."
"Listen. You are allowed to stay here as long as you wish until we can get this situation resolved, but do know that I am in charge here, Mr. Jerild."
"I understand, Sapphire."
"That's Ms. Sapphire."
"Right. If you may, I have another proposition for you."
"Proceed."
"I have three people who arrived at my town yesterday who were able to destroy many of these creatures. They were able to accomplish such a feat under the power of the keyblade."
"A keyblade?"
"Yes, Sapph…I mean Ms. Sapphire. A keyblade. They have seen these monsters before and destroyed countless numbers of them."
"So what of them?"
"They know a way that may take care of our unwanted visitors, so I will like to give them the necessary supplies and equipment to go out and achieve their task."
"You know wasting resources is not a habit of mines, Mr. Jerild…however, for the sake of your town and our city, I will accept your proposition."
Jerild bows. "Thank you."
Sora stares out the window from his 33rd floor room in Raseia's Most Precious thinking about his past adventures. All the friends he made on the way, the many battles that he faced, and the unique worlds he visited all enlightened Sora's wonderment of what lied ahead.
"Sora," a familiar voice called from behind.
The keyblade master turns to see Jerild with a smile on his face. Donald and Goofy could see that good news was upon them. But Vex did not take notice. He was just staring out the window like Sora was.
"I have convinced the city's mayor to supply you and your buddies with a gummi ship and some other neccessities in order to journey out to find a way to save our world."
Sora replies with an excited tone:"Alright!"
Donald and Goofy jump up, giving a high five.
"Thanks, Mr. Jerild," Sora says.
"I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you three, we wouldn't have made it out of Elward alive."
Vex turns around a little as he hears that his new friends are going to be leaving. Sora walks over to Donald and Goofy and places his hand out. They follow by placing their hands over his.
Sora says:" Let's do this."
"All for one…" Goofy starts.
"And one for all," Vex says suddenly.
They turn around to Vex who ws staring their way. He walks slowly over to them and places his hand over theirs. They are confused, but not as confused as his father.
"Listen, guys. I know how much you care for me and I know that your journey is going to be dangerous. But if I do not go, then it will just make your trip even more dangerous."
Sora is speechless.
Vex turns to his father and replies:"Dad, I need to go with them. It is the only way that they'll accomplish this quest of theirs." He turns back to them. "Let me go with you three."
No one spoke word. Wessler leans back in his comft chair as he smoked before replying:"Let the kid go, Jerild. Same for you, Sora. It's obvious that he isn't afraid what lies ahead. He's just like you when you were little, Jerild. Didn't you disobey your parents to go off with me and the others on that little quest of ours when we were kids?"
Jerild crosses his arms and looks down.
Wessler continues:"And you three…I think he would be a great asset to your journey. He does have that weapon, ya know."
"How do you…" Sora starts. Wessler had never been in view to see Vex's keyblade.
"I have cameras outside my shop. But don't worry about that. What do you all say?"
Everybody starts to consider Wessler's words and Vex stands there with great anticipation. After a minute of silence, Sora speaks.
"Alright. You can come, Vex."
Vex smiles and then looks to his father for a response. Jerild is not looking at Vex at all as he stared away. But he finally replies:" Go for it, Vex. You proved yourself back home. I think you can handle a little more action."
Jerild gives his son a smile.
"Thanks, Dad."
Vex turns back to the three.
"All for one.." Donald begins.
"And one for all," they all reply in unison.
Back at the gummi ship garage, a new ship stood next to the Elwardragon. It was much smaller, but it looked like it could pack a punch. A mechanic walks out of it that looks around the 20's and had short blue hair. He goes over to Sora and the others.
He says:" Hello. I believe you are the ones Sapphire informed me about."
"That's right," Sora replies.
"Now let me tell you about this ship. We created it based on some blueprints of a gummi ship called Sylph. Although it lacks the speed and strength of normal ships, it definitely can take a hit. This is by far one of the best defensive ships we have. To make up for its downfalls, I have equipped a Firaga-G, given you Aerora wings for better manuevaribility, and a good array of weapons. Two Thunder-G's and a Comet-G. This should allow you to combat many strong adversaries. And for other equipment, you have your typical Scan-G for radar and Shield-G for even more defense. Any questions?"
Such a vehicle that was now in their possession astounded Sora, Donald, and Goofy. They were nothing but grateful for all the friends they had here in this new world. Vex walks up to the ship to take a better look.
Vex responds:"What should we name it?"
The three walks next to Vex. Sora replies:"Kingdom."
Goofy and Donald look over to Sora with a smile. It was good to have this ship named after their original.
"Kingdom it is," Vex replies as he jumps into the ship.
Jerild gives them a wave as they enter into the vehicle. From the cockpit, Vex waves back.
He says to himself:"I will return, Dad. I promise."
The door closes and the engines are turned on. Donald sits in the driver's seat while Goofy took control of the other controls. Sora and Vex sat behind them.
"Hold on," Donald says as he pushes a button.
The ship ascends into the air. Jerild gives another wave. Wessler walks to the side of him and says:"Don't worry, Jerild. He'll be back. Just have faith."
Jerild says:"I'm not worried. Just proud. It's good to see Vex back in good spirits."
"Yeah," Wessler replies, but with a less satisfied tone. He had a feeling that if Vex started to become down about the death of his mother again, Sora's journey was going to become more difficult than they thought. So he hopes that Vex can cope with this inner despair before they tackle any daring situation.
Kingdom dashes off out of the city.
"Where to," Donald says.
"I don't know," Sora says.
"Well, I have an idea," Vex responds. "Why don't we go to Wintrel Forest, the forest of the Wintrel Elves?"
"What," Sora says.
"The Wintrel Elves are a magical race that know almost everything there is know about the world and its mysteries. If anyone knows the source of those Heartless, they would."
"Where is it," Donald quacks.
"Just east of Raseia City. Don't worry. We're going the right way."
"Then to Wintrel Forest," Sora exclaims.
As they fly toward their next destination, an air of doubt swarms Vex's mind. He did not mention that the Wintrel Elves had a dislike for other races, but he only hoped that the current situation would say otherwise.
CorDynasty's CommentsNow that I have so much free time on my hands, I can now devote a couple of months of it to furthering this fanfic. As you can see, not much of a story has been developing in the first few chapters except for Chapter 5: Mickey's Letter, but I assure you, things are about to get interesting as like any other story. If you will like to give reviews, please do so. It would be good to know if I'm getting someone's attention. Until then, expect more chapters in a day or two.