Chapter 3
Disney Castle
Unlike most worlds in the Universe, Disney Castle had to be the most humorous(depending on what you'd call as humorous). Dominated by colors of every time, everyone in the this particular world were cartoony and fun-loving animals, but among the greatest was it's ruler, the wise and hearty King Mickey Mouse and his wife Minnie Mouse. Not only is Mickey Mouse a marvelous and just king, but a brave warrior who helped to seal Kingdom Hearts with Sora one years ago. For quite some time, everything has been peaceful with not a Heartless in sight ever since the huge attack on the Cornerstone of Light, the perfect moment for our four heroes as they arrive on the Gummi Ship.
As soon as the craft landed, the door opened up with Dimitri the first to come out, looking a bit paler then he usually does...
Dimitri: Remind me to buckle up and hold on tight the next time you decide to do a bunch of flips in the middle of space...
Kairi: I didn't know you had motion sickness Dimitri, why didn't you tell us?
Dimitri: I wouldn't want to be a bother...
Kairi: There's no shame in admitting your weaknesses.
Dimitri: If you say so...
Sora: DONALD, GOOFY!
Sora tumbled onto the ground as a anthro duck and dog man tackle him, both shouting, "SORA!"
Sora: How are you guys?
Goofy: You shouldn't be asking us, we should be asking you, A-hyuck(I didn't really know how to spell it so I'm not gonna use it that much during this story, my apologies to all Goofy fans)
While Sora, Donald, and Goofy were catching up, Dimitri, Riku, and Kairi were standing to the side, saluting as the King walked towards them.
Dimitri, Riku, Kairi: Good evening Your Majesty!
King Mickey: Now fellas, theres really no need to salute every time ya meet me. Were friends and to me, were all equals no matter what position we hold. So just call me Mickey from here on in.
Dimitri, Riku, Kairi: Sure thing Your Magest...er...Mickey.
Mickey: I see we have someone new with us.
Sora: Yeah King Mickey, that's Dimitri. He just fell on the Island awhile ago. He says the guy that sent him there is the same one that you said looks like an Organization member in your note.
Mickey(offers a hand): Pleased to meet'cha Dimitri
Dimitri: It is an honor to be in your presence sir.
After all the introductions were done from Dimitri to Donald and Goofy(because I'm too lazy to post them), everyone gathered in the throne room where Master Yen Sid, Mickey's teacher in the arts of magic, was waiting.
Everyone: Good evening Master Yen Sid
Yen Sid said nothing and merely raised a hand, noting everyone that they should get to the talking.
Dimitri: Um...good evening sir, my name is Dimi...
Yen Sid(smiling): There is no need to introduce yourself Second Keymaster, I already have foreseen your arrival as well as what part you will play in this most dangerous of journeys on which you are about to embark.
Dimitri only stood, amazed at the enormous magical energy radiating from this old man.
Yen Sid: An now for our discussion. It is true that there is someone about causing trouble in the worlds with not only the Heartless, but also the Nobodies...
Sora: There's more of them!
Yen Sid: Though you did manage to destroy a multitude of them Sora, like the Heartless, many still remain wherever a heart has been stolen by the Darkness. I must say, though it is quite unusual for Heartless and Nobodies to such enemies yet sufficiently need each other in order to define and comprehend what they perceive to be "existence". Regardless of this, make great admiration that you reduced great numbers of the both of them. Moving on. As I have mentioned, there have been reports of a mysterious figure going about and continuing the spread of Darknes throughout the worlds. I also know that from what you have described your enemy by, they are for certain the same man. What I am unable to foresee is whether or not he is number XIV. However as you pursue him, you must be aware of two things...
Yen Sid snaps his fingers and two clouds of smoke appear as a Shadow Heartless and a Dusk Nobody emerge, all too lifelike to perceived as illusions by ordinary people.
Yen Sid: The first is let it be known that Heartless and Nobodies will attack and work together as one force, rather than a separate entity. snaps again What you are to be on the lookout for is this.
The Heartless and Nobody both walk towards each other as a pool of darkness envelops them both. Everyone gasped as a horrific creature emerged from the pool. It looked like a NeoShadow that had grown twice as large and was colored white with black markings. Like a Dusk, it had a zipper for a mouth that had wicked-looking sharp teeth when opened. It's arms held long, sharp claws and in the center of it's chest stood the crests of the Heartless and Nobodies melded together in a mix of half white and half black.
Yen Sid: I can see you are fearful, and indeed this abomination is to be reckoned with. This is the forbidden melding of a Heartless and a Nobody corrupted with large amounts of Darkness. What you see before you is the final production of Xehanort's research of the Heart.
Sora: You...you mean we have to fight things like these.
Yen Sid: Show no more fear, for as long as you hold the Keyblade, these entities cannot truly harm you. For remember that these beings not only possess the strengths of the Heartless and Nobodies, but their weaknesses as well.
Yen Sid snaps his fingers and the merged being disappears, while a replica of the evil dark fairy Maleficent stands in it's place.
Yen Sid: The second you must watch for is Maleficent, though she has not shown any signs of retaliation, she will most certainly work with the King's nemesis, Pete, to spread the Darkness as well, make no mistake of that.
Sora: No problem, if she wants a fight, she's got one, right guys!
Dimitri, Riku, Kairi: That's right!
Yen Sid: Before you leave however, Dimitri, I must insist that we forge you a new set of traveling clothes...
Dimitri, along with everyone else, looked over his outfit. Indeed he did need new clothes, as his previous one were still a bit damp(along with the unpleasant smell of seaweed) as well as the fact that they were torn and covered with sand in a few places.
Dimitri: Well...I guess I really do need some new threads. What do you have in mind Master?
Yen Sid: That isn't for me to decide, but for Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Ladies, if you would be so kind...
At once, three old ladies dressed in red, blue, and green and with tiny little wings appeared in a flash of light. These were the three good fairies who had previously helped Sora by giving him a set of magical garments at the start of his last journey.
Sora: Hey, how have you three been?
Flora: Very well dear, very well, and how are your garments doing?
Fauna: Is it's magic still intact?
Merryweather: Does it need a little boost to it?
Sora: No Not me, but he definitely does.
Sora joyfully pointed at Dimitri, who was quietly leaning against a nearby pillar, thinking to himself...
Flora: Oh dear...Master Yen Sid informed us that a strapping young lad was on his was, and that he was in dire need of some a new set of traveling clothes, but I didn't think it would be this much of a need, don't you agree ladies?
Fauna & Merryweather: Yes indeed.
Flora: Alright, you know what to do girls.
Fauna and Merryweather both went over to Dimitri and tugged on hems of his sleeves, practically dragging him over until he was standing right in front of all three of them. Flora nodded to them and raised their wands in perfect synch.
Flora: It's our latest design, we hope you'll enjoy it.
With those words, all three of the fairies gave a flick of their wands and three lights, first flashing the colors of the rainbow, and then changing into a rapidly blinking beam of black and white, shot straight towards Dimitri. At once, a pillar of extremely bright light erupted from the ground and engulfed him. For a few moments, all stood still until the light dissipated.
Sora: Woah...
Riku: Awesome...
Kairi: Amazing...
Dimitri's clothes had indeed undergone a drastic change. All of his original clothes had been changed into all black leather. His jacket now had a leather hood, his vest now had a collar with a cross-shaped zipper holding it together at the neck, his pants retained their shape with the fact that it was now less baggy but not tight at all, and his boots were still knee-high and still were concealed under his pants, and he now had a pair of black, fingerless gloves on his hands. Along the sleeves and hemof his jacket andpantswere an intricate white flame design along with two outspread wings imprinted on his back. Along with his original belt(which was of course black now) a silver chain had been attached at each side of his legs. Zippers could now be seen along the elbows and knees as well as along the fronts of his boots. Amazed by this gift, Dimitri felt like he was going to fall over, but stood proudly and held his breath as he proceeded to thank the three for their gift.
Dimitri: Th...Thanks
Flora: Oh it's no trouble at all besides, you'll need these clothes for your journey. Like Sora's, they also have special powers and as consolation, we present to you a gift.
All of the fairies shot an orb of silvery blue light into the air and the one by one, they disappeared. Curiously, Dimitri held out a hand and touched the orb, and almost jumped back as it's light enveloped his body. When that too dissipated, all of Dimitri's clothes had turned a luminous silver color. But was really amazing was that fact that in his right hand, he held Oblivion and in the other he held Way To Dawn! Everyone just stood still, amazed and confused as they just had begun to realize that Dimitri could now merge with Riku! After experimenting with his new power for a few moments, Dimitri returned to normal and Riku appeared, slightly frightened...
Riku: Don't...ever do that again without telling me first...got that?
Dimitri: Sorry, I couldn't help it.
Yen Sid: If we are all done, Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Dimitri, I bid you farewell.
And just like that, Yen Sid disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
Sora: What're we waiting for, let's get going to Hollow Bastion. We can start there and ask anyone if they've seen number XIV.
As soon as everyone was back in the Gummi Ship, along with Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey,; they all blasted off for their first world, Hollow Bastion.
One of the best things I like about KH2 is the change in Sora's outfit and it's ability to merge with Donald or Goofy or both. That's where my idea to give Dimitri a new look and Riku merge power. Half because the ladies think he's hot and because I hope to see them think he's hotter in black leather, and the other half because I've always wanted to see a Drive power with Riku as the one to merge with. I'm trying to think of other merge forms at the moment so R&R(NO FLAMES) and if you have a suggestion, than in the name of all that is holy tell me!
-KeyofOblivion