Before we continue, here is a list of movies selected for the Traveler's Journey, so far, we have tie between seven movies. When the votes are done, we'll have a tie breaker poll for next time.
Also shout out too many who have followed and favorite for this story. You guys have been here for some time, and you been patient with me and my up comings. I personally want to say thank you for sticking around and enjoy the story. Also, to the reviews of anyone first time and same reviews for either all chapters or some. Thank You everyone, the ride has long ways to go and eventually will get to the current One Piece stuff.
With the Straw Hats either win or lose in the battle against Kaido and the Beast Pirates. The Wano Arc is the story where Luffy's dream, and the crews dream will finally be in sight. All that remains the Road Poneglyphs for directions, Yonko's that stand as the last obstacle as the great pirates of the New World, and then whatever is the One Piece and Void History reveals will be the last things to go through or finished. No doubt the Straw Hats will have much to unpacked, and what in store will be soon revealed. For new crew members since they officially have a Grand Fleet, we could see more members joining Luffy's crew as his Grand Fleet and alliance that might happen. In some way, the One Piece world no longer is going to be the same after this arc.
3 Voters for selecting top 3 movies - Waiting until 50-100 voters at least to have our top three.
1 - James and the Giant Peach
1 - Madagascar
1 - How to train your Dragon
1 - Megamind
1 - The Secret Life of Pets
1 - Rango
1 - Book of Life
This is for a story some of you may have noticed. At the same time if anyone hasn't heard of Bible Teachings, that isn't a story but more so talks about the Bible, how we apply to our everyday life and even discuss about some topics. Also, maybe I might work once more on the Samurai Jack and Code Geass crossover, that's a big might because I would need to work on it instead of having fun. So, if I do work on it expect extreme changes. With that said let's get back into the chapter and continue we're we left off.
Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece, Kingdom Hearts, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, or anything except OC's.
Chapter 28: Spiral Madness - Gem Hunters III: Bane Attack
Cortex Secret Lab - O'Malley and Zim
O'Malley and Zim are now currently examining their newest blueprints. Once in a while Zim is actually smart than given credited, mostly because his personality is what makes him either underestimated or he does have incompetent moments. However, with O'Malley's help Zim is able to create some new ideas for conquest. One of them is examining the UNSC technology as O'Malley was once a fragment of the original, he contains new information along with his personality intact.
"This UNSC, seems to have some very advance technology the Tallest would be pleased to have, but they are still inferior compared to our great empire's technology." Zim said continuing his examination of these blueprints.
"I wouldn't bother with them; last I heard the war is still going on even after I died. Still my original managed to imprint these specs from the UNSC and gave them to me for keeping. But if I were being honest the Covenant is always after Forerunner technology that seems older than most of us living." O'Malley remembered what his original had memories of back in his time and from what he knows, the Covenant are indeed more advance with technology yet have no spirit compared to the humans in the galaxy.
"Say, how did you manage to get into this galaxy?" Zim asked out of nowhere, other than personal reasons.
There were silences in the room as O'Malley remained silent until he spoke, "Frankly it was just by chance. When my original had created me, I had to escape from the world location since it was in the middle of some experiment from the humans. Once I escape, I had to lay low for a time being. There was once someone who tried to kill me and others like me during that time. Calling himself "The Meta" I didn't personally meet him, but he was collecting all the A.I. fragments that was similar to the original me. When he was gone, I simply left the galaxy through... unorthodox means, the heartless that appeared showed they weren't from this galaxy and by surprise were more than this galaxy. Since then, I have explored more planets outside the galaxy more times than I can count." O'Malley finished his explanation; Zim being satisfied with the answer continued his work.
"Why do you want to know about it? Not that I don't mind sharing my story because I do have my gloating, but you seem like someone that doesn't care about what others do or don't, which makes me wonder how you left your planet?" O'Malley asked the same question.
There were silences for a moment, but then Zim answered, "I always had a way off the planet. You see my tallest told me to travel to that version of Earth, it took time but eventually I found it and here I am. For some time, I had stayed on the planet as part of the mission my tallest had given me. But that was when those dark creatures appeared. Since then, I studied those creatures and eventually I left that dirt planet to seek them out. I had a plan and means to please my tallest, but when I did find them, all I had was more questions than answered. But by then I have taken a new perspective, one that shape me into the world traveling conquer you see now." Zim was starting to speak loudly as he explained his own story.
"You see the world I was invading became smaller by the planet I traveled, eventually I forget to return back and started to seek more worlds. SOON I HAD DISCOVERED MORE WORLDS AND GALAXIES OUTSIDE OUR OWN! And it was from there I had this ambition to not just conquer one world, instead CONQUER GALAXIES! But I had no real means to do it. Which is why when Dr. Nefarious called for an alliance, I accepted his offered AND YOU SEE ME WHERE I AM NOW! When asking why I am curious, well since we will be working together, we might as well know each other. BUT KNOW THE GREAT ZIM WILL BE YOUR ALLY AND TOGETHER WE WILL RULE THIS GALAXY AND THE UNIVERSE!" Zim finished his story before being member of the Metal Army.
"... Well, when you put it that way. " O'Malley said, he turned shouting, "Lopez, bring me more of your ingenious mechanical weapons you headless buffoon."
"You wouldn't have a army if I wasn't around." Lopez replied where no one understand Spanish.
"Hey Boss, what can we do for you?"
Yeah, what can we do for you!" Both Red and Blue Zealots have appeared, with Gir holding onto Lopez's head like some fishbowl. This made Zim confused and shock at the two similarly armored men appear in blue and red color.
"If you must know, I was planning on getting myself a red and blue Zealot for myself. Where I come from there are many Reds and Blues that were used as test dummies for some shady government. I even had the whole package with me in numbers, but these two are my commanders of the red and blue army, The R&B Zealots." O'Malley introduce them to Zim.
"Hmm, interesting." Zim then grabs hold of Lopez's head and download his own creation into Zim's private computer data banks, using some Irken tech he examined these designs and grinned to himself as he can work with them.
Directionless Sword II
Random Direction - Zoro and Rikka
As of late, Zoro and Rikka hadn't found anything yet. But every now and then Rikka would try to guide Zoro to other places to find the gems. If anything, Zoro's lack of direction has been a pain in the butt as of late. Yet Rikka couldn't help knowing what happened and how he did save her life, not like she disliked what he did for her. It was more so unexpected considering his attitude seem more like the tough guy talk with some attitude problem. Rikka for her part has let go of Zoro's lack of directions, but still gets mad about, making her wonder how Nami deals with this every day. It's like if they were blood related family members Nami be the sister trying to keep everyone in line.
"Ugh, we have been walking for hours. Even my ability to float is getting tiring." Rikka said as she laid herself on Zoro's shoulder resting her back on his right side.
"It's this forest that's giving us some trouble. I think there is some dark powers at work." Zoro said, making Rikka snicker at that since she knows by now, they are walking in circles.
"There is one thing I don't get; how do you hold your third sword in your mouth?" Rikka wondered how Zoro held the sword in his mouth.
"Training." He bluntly answered, making Rikka gawk at Zoro then flew up staring at his face shouting, "THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS! You don't train your mouth to hold another sword, I mean who even does that to themselves?"
"It's how I'm this strong, I put weights in my mouth to lift and even used my mouth to cut steel as well. But my sensei taught me that to cut something is to not cut at all, I can't exactly explain it, but it's what allows me to cut steel. All of us get stronger when we travel from one island to another, no doubt with this world traveling we'll get even stronger still." Zoro's explanation made as much sense as the others who have harder time grasping these worlds. She sighed understanding that Zoro wasn't going to talk much. She rested herself another spot this time on his head. Zoro kept on going the same direction, but at the same time returning back from once he came.
While they are walking, they are being watch from a distance the Komodo Brothers. So far, they can say that his strength is unmatched, but for his lack of directions... has them questioned how he manage to survive this long.
"It sssssseems Brother that our sssssssswordsman is lost and confused by directions." Komodo Moe said, feeling sorry for Zoro.
"SSSSSSo it would ssssssseem brother, but that gives me ideas. While we could get the gems ourselves, why don't we... help our friend towards the direction he needs to go." Joe said smiling as his brother Moe is picking up what he means.
"I like the way you think brother, but how ssssssshould we guide him?" Moe asked.
"By leading him towards what can be sssssseen as helpful hand. Afterall, we should introduce ourselves to our world traveling guest." Joe answered, the two then snickered as they vanished into the jungle.
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30 Minutes later - Random Direction
As Zoro and Rikka walk through the jungle, the two have been walking what felt like hours without stop. But as they are about to make another circle around, Zoro and Rikka heard shouting from somewhere as they are cries for help.
"Someone needs help." She said, she flew ahead to see where it came from, when she arrived there was a giant heartless looking like those Mutant Bane's, but this time is some sort of large heartless with ice for hands like frost bite, spikes on the shoulders like icicles spread like some shoulder pad, spike like hair as icicles along with ice in bare feet. This is known as ICE Bane, from what is seen standing over some lizard in weird garment is what Rikka sees from the Lizard man.
"Hey don't worry Lizard, um man. We'll get you out, Zoro you-" Rikka fell silent as Zoro wasn't behind her, it was at this moment she realizes that when leading him he somehow still has lost sense of direction. Causing a twitch in her eye as she couldn't help exclaiming, "That Idiot."
Meanwhile Zoro ended up on the beach when he ran from behind, "What the? Did she get lost again, better get looking for her." Zoro said bringing out his two swords and keyblade in hand. Zoro rushed back into the jungle as he tried looking for her once more.
For Rikka however...
"HELP!" She flew away while the giant heartless boss gave chase. She flew high into the sky, only for to dodge many ice bullets that came in her direction. Many of them missed, yet still almost froze her to death if she wasn't careful.
"Oh crud, have to get cover." She flew back down and tried to find a tree before it could freeze her from the spot. She flew down and eventually reach what appeared to be some owl next in one of the trees. But before she could hide the entire jungle started to change into winter wonderland. She realizes quickly that this was one heartless you don't mess around. Flying off she moved around using the trees as cover while also running from the changing jungle that is slowly being covered in ice and snow.
"ZORO WHERE ARE YOU!" She shouted, swearing to herself that if she makes it out alive, to never leave Zoro alone or behind her when following directions. She eventually flew where the beach is located. But when she arrived only ice is covering the waters along with Ice Bane catching up to her.
Uh Oh, I can't fight that thing. I'm too small to even lay a dent on its body. Why couldn't I have gone with anyone else or even try to work hard on magic, well I guess we won't now.
Rikka thought to herself, embracing what would be her doom.
Santoryu: Oni Giri
Three Slash marks are place on its right side on the arm. This forced the heartless back examining its wound, as Zoro appeared in time to help Rikka from this situation.
"WHERE THE HECK HAVE YOU BEEN?!" Rikka shouted and tried to hit Zoro even with small hands and body.
"I was going where that scream came from, you just got lost." Zoro argued.
"HOW IS IT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE SWORDS YET HAVE THE WORSE SENSE OF DIRECTION IN ALL WORLDS!" Rikka shouted feeling terrified and upset with Zoro for such a lame and somehow reasonable excuse. Just as they are arguing, the heartless had regain its attention on them. Seeing they are busy arguing it used his ice attack throwing icicles at them. Zoro sense this and with his keyblade on his right hand and two of his swords, ready to counter this attack.
Santoryu: Crow Demon Hunter
Zoro had cut all the icicle attacks, as soon as he finished the icicles. Zoro went on the offense and charged at the Ice Bane, but before Zoro could get in close enough to slice the heartless down. It raised the left arm and tried to slam down on Zoro with enclosed fist. Instead of dodging it, Zoro went in for the kill and cut off the heartless hand, and in one move went ahead to cut the body.
Santoryu: Dragon Twister
This left many cuts marks as the heartless couldn't withstand the attack. However instead of being too affected by Zoro's strikes the missing hand grew back as ice reformed around the cut hand. Zoro remained focus despite this revelation and used his next attack. His stance was placing all three swords pointing towards the right almost like some large tiger claw.
Santoryu: Sangiri
Toro
Otoro
Hirameki
Samon
Maguma
From the order, Zoro jump up creating three slash marks then returned the same attack downward, these two attacks came together when he jumps up and slashed downwards using the same technique, he would with his Pound Ho style. Then he slashed the face and cut downward towards the left side diagonally and then slammed his body down as he falls towards the Heartless falling backwards from his attacks. At the moment, Zoro thought he won. Yet the wind grew stronger as ice started to form, realizing quickly what's happening he turned and jump away only to feel his back and legs cover in some ice. This felt painful as the time they fought with Admiral Adokiji at the time.
"Zoro!" Rikka exclaimed, reaching in her magical pockets she grabbed some healing potion.
"Use this quickly." Zoro look and saw it was a healing potion, not in the mood to talk he took it since they are used to heal the wounds. Rikka even gave him some Esuna to make sure negative effects don't take hold.
"Thank you, seems that heartless isn't done yet." Zoro observed as its wounds are being healed from his attacks.
"It won't work since that thing is made of ice, somehow its icy body is regenerating its wounds. You have to use some fire attack if you're going to win this fight." She instructed Zoro.
"And how am I supposed to do that? I don't know how this magic crap even works." Zoro said irritated, Rikka felt her head drop at his inability to use magic.
"Well, you have to do something, otherwise we can't beat this thing without magic." Rikka exclaimed, she is then grabbed by Zoro as he dismissed his keyblade and moved her away from the ice attack. Recalling his keyblade after Zoro place Rikka away from the fight, he thought back to the times magic has been used even if training. Zoro moved away from the attack but tried to think about how to utilize magic in this battle.
No matter how I think about it, this magic must be active by instincts. Yet I don't know the first thing about this magic, might be trial by combat if anything. I don't have time to test the keyblade or this magic crap. But this heartless won't go down without a fight.
As Zoro is willing to face the heartless once more, he looks at his keyblade and knew he had to be more able to use its power correctly. If fights like these are bound to happen, he'll need to be more willing to explore new forms of strength. When he dodges another icicle, he dismissed his keyblade and place his other swords back. Rikka saw this and started to get concern since he always seen with more than one sword in his grasp. The others have pointed out that Zoro is weak using one sword, knowing this she couldn't help wondering what he plans.
"Zoro what are you doing?!" Rikka muttered, showing concern for him.
The heartless saw its prey standing still using its keyblade. Taking caution towards the keyblade, Ice Bane slowly stomp its way towards Zoro, but isn't aware that he's meditating while holding his stance. As he stood, Zoro is able to sense the small energy from the keyblade, using what he knew started to get the hang of the keyblade's power.
Ittoryu Key
Just as the Ice Bane is feets away using its enclosed fist to ground pound Zoro.
Stun Impact
This caught the heartless off guard as its entire body is now standing still in pain and dazed confusion. If it can scream this heartless would be choking in screams from the pain its receiving. Rikka watch with her jaw dropping at what happened, never having seen something like that before. Zoro's keyblade had change into stun club that allowed him to use its power to full affect. But this would only last for 3 seconds. Enough time for him to strike hard and fast.
Ittoryu Key: Sky Cutter
Using the keyblade's power, Zoro is bypassing the need for fire magic and is striking using pure keyblade power. The number of cuts he struck is about 7 per second, this time the heartless felt itself more pain as the body couldn't keep up with Zoro's attack. Zoro's keyblade change into Sky Flyer, but instead of using it for flying up he instead used his sword technique combine with the keyblade mode to strike quick and fast. Not willing to go down like this, the Heartless jump back and used multiple icicles from a distance.
Net Slash
Changing once more into a net. Zoro allowed the keyblade to change form without his command as he used these forms to fight in combat against the heartless. Now using a net, Zoro quickly caught all the icicles in his net with his swing from right to left. The net can change size from small to giant if needed, so catching all the icicles at once wasn't impossible to the naked eye. But then used this attack once more...
Net Slash Return
When he caught all the icicles, he returned them back towards the attacker as this caused holes all over the heartless. While these are icicles, somehow it weakens by Zoro's return attack using its powers against it. Having enough it unleashed a strong blizzard attack that almost felt like snowstorm as Zoro is starting to freeze from the snow blizzard. The keyblade change into a boxing glove Zoro place his keyblade over to the right side pointing straight at the heartless as he leans forward with his Zoro in front and his left leg standing front as well.
Ittoryu Key
Zoro charge forward trying to withstand the snowstorm as he reached at least half the distance he launched his attack.
Magic Spear
This attack used the boxing glove, turning it into a piercing attack that created large hole in the heartless body with only hands and half of its head remaining. The heartless vanished as a pink heart floated up with the ice and snow gone as well. Zoro stood victorious over the heartless as he looked over the keyblade once more.
"Your different from the swords I wielded in my time." Zoro comments staring at the sword, but grins saying, "Since you're my new sword, we'll see what you can do." Zoro then dismissed the keyblade as Rikka flew over towards him in fury.
"You knuckleheaded swordsman, what were you trying to pull back there. You had me worried for a second." Rikka said worried for her friend as he looks at her without concern for worry for his wellbeing.
"I tried something, and it worked. I don't know about this magic crap, but at least I have some idea how this keyblade works." Zoro said what he was intending back there.
"So, you just tested it on the spot?!" Rikka exclaimed, not happy that Zoro risked his life for something that could backfire on him.
"I didn't have a choice back there. What was I supposed to do if I couldn't cut that heartless down?" Zoro questioned.
"Grrr never mind, we should go back and look for that lizard man to see if he's alright." Rikka said what they are doing next. She also dragged Zoro by the ear making sure he doesn't do anything or run off.
Dragon's Treasure II
Cortex's Former Laboratory - Spyro and Sparx/all 5 Clear Gems Found
It was rough, but Spyro and Sparx had found all the clear gems. So far, he hasn't encountered Tiny or that Gorilla Mutant, which gave him enough or more time to search in peace. While the traps and occasional heartless were in his way. Spyro had actually got the hang of these guys. Now facing them more often he feels confident about his future battles. Inwardly, he's actually grateful to get working on his adventures again. Since in his adventures and heroics, he's actually developed some skills that he can be cocky about, but now refreshed from the basics Spyro is now ready to take on these guys. But what separated Spyro from the rest is how he had made a living collecting gems for payment. Which is odd how these gems of this world are more so power source instead of money. Yet that is more than enough experience for him to find these gems than most people.
After taking another turn Spyro and Sparx had found the gem at last from all the searching they have done over this lair. But what they found so far is what concerns them as they couldn't help feeling that this place is somehow a trap.
"Well, Sparx, looks like we found ourselves the gem at last." Spyro said, the location they found it is in some large space room with nothing except for the Gem laying on the ground.
"Like that wasn't suspicious." Spyro Muttered, he then walks in just as his tail is within the room away from the doors slamming down. When this happened, Spyro turned to see a giant Heartless appeared. The Heartless in question is another giant Mutant Bane, this time with static appearing around the body, twitching at every movement or standing, you could see the static is discharging from within itself. Glowing lightning bolts in yellow from the main body like an X to sparks flying on the ground, its name is THUNDER BANE!
"Well, who wouldn't have seen this coming." Spyro sarcastically said, he then dodges a thunder strike that came from the Thunder Bane. Spyro had to jump and barrel roll more than once as this Thunder Bane was ready to strike the dragon down. This only lasted 5 times, luckily by the first strike Spyro had already manage to dodge most of the thunder strikes. Spyro charge with his horns aiming towards the Heartless leg, but when he was close enough Spyro did manage to strike the leg, but all he felt was something similar to slamming your head against the wall. What he felt next was painful to say the least, he didn't see beforehand that the heartless struck down causing a thunder shock in the room. This is felt by the heartless and Sparx took on some of the pain, fortunate enough Sparx was yellow before this battle and has by now taken one hit large enough to kill Spyro if he wasn't careful. Now Sparx is blue as this meant Spyro can get killed two more times before he is finished and Sparx isn't with him anymore.
When the attack ended, Spyro had to move away from the heartless as it was unaffected by his attack. Spyro charged once more, and this time used his ice breath to freeze the hand from slamming towards the ground. This nulled the thunder strike on the ground. The heartless seemed confused, as it lifted the hand up trying to examine what happen. Seeing the pattern, Spyro would use this tactic once more since these guys don't seem intelligent enough to realize what is happening. When it went for another slam, Spyro used this to freeze the hand again. But this time when it slammed down, Spyro jump to avoid the shockwave since the last time he felt his body shake from invisible shockwave. This time he avoided it and climbed on the fist, holding on for dear life. As the heartless tried to examine its fist, Spyro jump off and head slammed its faced.
This caused the heartless to feel pain from the face as Spyro charge in using his fire, ice and air breaths. Yet most of these attacks did nothing, but Spyro thought about its power and realize what breath he should have used from the start. Just as the heartless recovered Spyro used Water Breath and in that moment the heartless twitch and spasmed as the water seems to work well. He kept this up until the heartless couldn't handle the damage no more as it faded and revealed its pink heart floating up. When it was done Spyro grabbed the last gem smirking to himself.
"That's that, so how do we-" He didn't get to finish his train of thought as he is then teleported away into Coco's Lab as she look over towards Spyro.
"Great work you two, you got all the gems." She said, Sparx then spit out all the gems and their newest gem in blue.
"That should do it right?" Spyro asked.
"Well, we need to wait for the others to arrive. Once we have these five gems, we can explore the worldwide without problem. The only thing is that these gems are hidden around the world, it'll take some time before we arrive on your world." While Coco tried to give the good news, she and the others are restricted to these islands without these gems to power up their machine. Spyro nodded understanding this takes time as he did have a scientist friend back home.
"Cheer up little lizard, once we get the gems, we can visit your home world and help your friends out." Franky said trying to cheer Spyro up.
"I'm a dragon not a lizard." Spyro said, not like being called something that isn't dragon like.
"Eh lizard and dragons are the same thing." Franky said, as this irritated Spyro he smirked having an idea, sneaking behind Franky he fired at his butt as this caused Franky to jump in pain at the surprise attack. This caused Franky to chase Spyro as the two chased each other back and forth running around the lab. But this also caused Coco to scold the two as she didn't want any of her equipment destroyed by their running around.
Man's Dignity II
Outside of Academy of Evil - Earlier after Sanji's arrival
Meanwhile as the events taking place in the Academy is happening, one of Cortex agents name Pinstripe Potoroo had arrived at the coordinates. He couldn't get inside the academy as when he tried the security kick him out before he could do anything. After at least some attempts or schemes to get in Pinstripes felt he needed some fresh new orders from Cortex. Making a call to his secret lab, Pinstripes finally got the connection as Cortex appeared on a little video screen on the device.
Pinstripe, are you already having some issues with your mission?
"As much as I would say no, I have hit a snag on the road. I can't get inside the building as security is tight." Pinstripe said.
Really? You shouldn't have this much trouble getting in if you have the heartless and robots at your command.
"That would be true, if this wasn't some weird academy for students. But I never remember some school being this tight in security."
School? You're having trouble getting inside with a school? I don't know if I should be disappointed or ashamed of your failed attempt. But if you are having this much problem just send me the information and I will see what I can do about it.
When Pinstripe gave the info to Cortex, it took some time before anything happen. Waiting patiently Pinstripe then received a serious express when Cortex faced him on screen.
Pinstripe, are you sure this is the right coordinates?
"Yes, boss this is the place. Been trying to get in but failed nevertheless." Pinstripe reported.
Then I can see why you failed; this is the Academy of Evil. I used to go there when I was a child, ah the glory days when I had no arch-nemesis or plans to take over the world. But there was one teacher I hated the most and from what I am reading she still teaches the school as the principle. Hmm, perhaps for this occasion pleasure before business is what they say. Pinstripes, new plan. I want you to gather as many forces as possible using the darkness for this academy and used all the might of the heartless to not only destroy this academy, but personally bring me the heartless form of Madame Amberley, and also make sure you avoid anyone by the name of Nina Cortex, she's my niece and I prefer she didn't turn into a heartless.
"Alright whatever you say Cortex, I'll have this building burning to the ground and her heart turned into a heartless no problem. And don't worry your niece is in good hands." Pinstripe said.
Good, then be sure to find this individual and bring back the gem. From what Uka Uka has told me they don't have the means to travel to places, if you take one gem away, they won't be able to go anywhere.
"Can do boss." Once Cortex is done, Pinstripe went off away from the Academy to gather his forces and prepare to destroy the academy as requested.
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Academy of Evil - Present time/With Sanji - 30 Minutes later
Sometime after he confronted Nina, Sanji went off to search for the color gem. From what he has observed the color gems are more powerful than the clear gems, but they still need these gems if they are to control them properly. Which is why even after having obtain these gems, he went off searching high and low for the color gem. But had no luck as of yet. Thirty minutes from now and the kids seemed to still chase him but are now trying to place traps or team up to backstabbed for their own reward when he's captured.
"Those kids sure are determined, wasted potential on becoming villains for no reason." Sanji spoke to himself, but as he walks around, he appeared outside where it was empty for the time being. Despite the fact this place is for school for evil, it somehow had some interesting design.
"Huh, wonder whose idea was it to place these fountains and grass in this place. Certainly, doesn't fit the mold of some evil lair." Sanji comment, as he examined the fountain something is turned on as Sanji almost fell down through what is revealed a secret passage down below. When Sanji saw this, he looks around and saw no one was looking, decided to walk down towards the entrance to see what is down there.
As he started to explore the secret entrance, Sanji couldn't help feeling something was off about this place. The hallways are filled with slimly green with brown pipes that lead to different places, when he entered some rooms, Sanji found that these are large devices that keep the school in order. It's a maze down here as he couldn't help feeling this was something from those story books you would read as a child. Walking around from what rooms he did see as more gears and pipes are around, he began to get the idea what is going on and how he could use this to his advantage. But before he could the security of this place arrived as they came in dozen or so minions and robots that appear.
The minions are various shapes and forms of henchmen the principal has hired in her time. They came in large bodies with short legs yet long arms. Deformed body with one shoulder higher than the other. Limping minions with black circles around the eyes and crazed looks in the eyes. The minions came in many forms, the robots are all the same as they appear with siren on top of their heads in yellow, wheels for feet and claw like hands attach to some limply arms that are no doubt stronger than average humans. and robotic sqaure heads and yellow eyes. These are the same robots that help keep the school in check when there is no one around.
"There you are intruder!"
"Our mistress has finally caught at last."
"You are by yourself, and no one is here to help or witness your defeat."
"Our mistress will be most pleased when we bring you to her."
Normally Sanji would be jumping for joy at the idea of meeting a lady, but because these guys had the nerve to think they could catch him, he simply ignored their comments and felt he needs to discipline them for their manners.
"Looks like they sent their security to do their dirty work." Sanji comment, not bothered by this he ran and jump on the walls at least 6 times as the last jump he charges in slammed around the front pack as he spins kick for the group within the group, then he stands on his hands as he attacks with...
Party Table Kick Course
Many of the Minions felt the pain from these attacks and the robots malfunction from the strikes. So far most of the robots encountered aren't strong enough for the superhuman kind, but they are still strong enough for the average man. Sanji continued his assault as he kicks them around and knock them back. Using the same attack as he did before to thin out the crowd. But the problem came that within this tight enclosed space, Sanji was at some disadvantage. So, he rushed through and found another open area as he needed the space to move around. This area appears to be the main control room where many machines are used to control the school from underground. The minions and Robots appeared behind him in large numbers. While they smiled or grin thinking he's beat, they obviously had no idea what they are in for this fight.
"No where to run, and no where to hide."
"You are by yourself with no hope to escape."
"We have you now and you will lose."
"And we're going to end you here and now."
The way these guys said it was some rhyme or song they made up. Unbothered by this Sanji stared at the group and ready himself.
"You guys look like you need some table manners." Sanji said, he then charges in and start with Party Table Kick Course for the first wave. From there he kicked each of the minions and robots in one strike knocking them back into another or just simply fall towards the wall where they came from. This fight only lasted at least 30 seconds until the minions and robots stop attacking as those remaining stared in awe and fear. They couldn't do anything to him as he appeared unaffected by their approach to him.
"W-W-What the heck is he?!"
"He fights like a monster!"
"Worse it's a demon in black suit."
"We can't hurt him."
"Now that you guys understand this, tell me where your mistress is?" Sanji said, keeping his serious gaze at them as they felt sudden death from his presence. Becoming paler than they are now. But before they could do anything something large appeared above them. This caused all the minions and robots to scatter as the giant heartless appear. This heartless is indigo color as part of the main body along with dark purple around the wrist and ankles, it has a headband around the forehead. The heartless stood tall like those before the same height. This thing is called GRAVITY BANE!
"M-Monster!"
"What is that thing?!"
"We have to escape."
Before any of the minions and Robots could move, everyone is forced down by some invisible force. The force of the attack came from the heartless as it used some gravity power to force them down. Sanji is forced on his knee as he could feel the power of this gravity pull downwards.
This must be one tough heartless
Is Sanji thoughts, before he could get up. Gravity Bane used its foot to kick Sanji away towards the wall, this forced everyone against the now broken wall as the minions had been smacked together by the force. Fortunate enough they are just unconscious since the experiments on their body had them endure pain from the principle of this academy. Sanji is lucky enough to use their bodies as pillows even if it wasn't intended. He jumps back up as he saw the minions all in pain and unable to move for a while. Sanji charges forth and rushed him as he jumps and kick towards the center.
Flanchet Shoot
Sanji would have landed the attack if he wasn't floating in mid-air for some reason, then slowly fall down shocking him.
"What the-" Before he could comprehend what is happening. Sanji is thrown upward by the heartless kick towards the ceiling and is than smashing through the walls as the gravity When he appeared on the surface, Sanji is badly hurt by the force of the gravity and is brought back down on the surface. Feeling bloody and hurt from the attack, Sanji spit out some blood from his mouth, and possibly in his body. If he was being honest that was probably the hardest, he has been hit beside from CP9 Jabra. Although if this was from power Enel still had the edge over this big guy.
"Damn... that heartless is no pushover." Sanji said, standing up as he tried to brush off some of the dust on his body. The heartless then appeared as it jumps up and landed on the other side from where the hole is made. Gravity Bane turned around to see Sanji ready to attack once more. Now ready Sanji notice it was attacking as its body glowed, luckily Sanji is still fast enough to ran away from the heartless as he turned and sprint away before the area, he stood brought him down. The effect caused a minor crater as it was inches from touching Sanji. Regaining himself despite his wounds Sanji moved away as the Gravity Bane threw more aeras under its affect. This caused more minor craters to be created, as Sanji had to get out of sight using the buildings surrounding him. By the time Sanji had moved away, he hide behind some building away from the heartless sight.
It stops attacking as it lost sight of Sanji. Trying to find Sanji once more, he hid behind some buildings that still stood as the Gravity Bane lost sight of Sanji after destroying one building. Taking a potion for Emergency he was given like the other Straw Hats, he felt better than before but still injured by the attack.
Thank you, Aerith, your potion is a lifesaver. But how do I fight this one? I can't exactly fight it in plain sight, but from what I can tell it needs to see its target. I can use this since it can't just throw gravity strikes at whatever it wants. I just hope the kids are not involved in this fight, that be problematic. Another thing I notice is the school seems quiet for some reason. That heartless must be here on its own or someone sent it on purpose.
The location is large open space in a square shape. From the looks of it you could see it was where many of the students hanged out in their free time or school breaks. It had four towers surrounding the center with four bridges shaped like a sqaure. But it also had some bridge connected to the center where it would have shown a plus, if the heartless hadn't used its powers to destroy the bridge along with thrown Sanji at the surface. From above it looks like a double sqaure from the one made by bridges, while the larger square is made through buildings design in a sqaure. The smaller Square had four corners of smaller buildings like sheds in bricks. The heartless smashed one when trying to attack Sanji, and the bridge that is shaped in some 90-degree angle. Sanji hides himself on the tower roof out of sight from the heartless as he hides. Luckily no students were around so he could go all out.
With this thought, Sanji looks at the potion he finished drinking. Then he got an idea what he could do, from his hiding spot he then threw the bottle at the heartless, striking the head as intended. This gained the heartless attention as it turned towards where the bottle is thrown. But before it could do anything Sanji had already had time to strike it using...
Collier Shoot
This struck at the neck as the heartless couldn't believe what it felt. If it was human that would have killed him/her instantly. But because its non-living Sanji held nothing back. Landing on his feet Sanji ran once more to regain cover before the heartless tried to strike him. Unable to see him as the heartless lost sight from trying to attack the one tower. Sanji used the buildings that surrounding the entire field as his cover. The heartless wasn't having it as it started to raise its one foot and stomp hard to smash anything that stood. This left only piles of rubble as this gave no cover, but while it was in some tantrum. Sanji took advantage of its own distract as he quickly jumps down and launch himself towards the leg.
Gigot Shoot
He struck the kneecaps as the Heartless had turned on the side. This caused the heartless unexpected pain and fall towards the side as Sanji had land standing still as he used his strong attacks against the hip.
Anti-Manner Kick Course
This struck a blow like nothing before as the heartless couldn't react in time as it fell backwards behind Sanji flipped over facing down. The strike no doubt caused enough damage that it was dazed and down for now. Sanji then took a glance around as he notices the top tower pieces weren't fully destroyed. Having an idea, he rushed over behind the first one he could reach in time as the Heartless was still dazed. For the most part a normal person especially a keyblade wielder would have shown no mercy and struck the heartless while dazed and down like some dog ready to be shot and killed in the woods. But the Straw Hats didn't behave like this as the concept of the emblem heartless once being human gave the Straw Hats some perspective. Given this is an emblem heartless, Sanji waited for it to get back up as even when following instincts and mostly acting out animalistic, he waited for when to strike when standing up.
"Looks like you haven't been tenderized yet." Sanji then prepared his plan as he struck the top tower that still remained intact.
Jenga Ho
With this the heartless is attack at the head. Regaining consciousness, he tried to stand only for Sanji to repeat this process as he ran to the next one. Repeating his signature technique, Sanji struck once more as the heartless now gain full awareness. Using one arm it tried to struck Sanji. But he stops in time to try running around the minor crater that was just recently made. only to stop mid-quarter as he jumps away heading towards the former tower avoiding another gravity strike. Having enough the Gravity Bane used its full power to force the entire area pushed down as it did during the beginning. This force Sanji to stand on his two legs bending down as he stood his ground trying to avoid placing one knee down and held up the best, he could on two legs. Sanji Succeed but the heartless was about to kick him high above the sky to finish him.
This time, Sanji moved in time even heavily damage by the two-gravity push and one attack from the heartless. Sanji moved away with his mouth full of blood that is leaked out on his lower jaw. Sanji used this couple second window as the heartless was about to stand. He moved quickly right under it from the front standing on his hands as he flips over. Using all his strength launch himself up with as much strength in his arms he never had before.
Bouquetiere shot
In his most impressive feat yet. He launches himself up with his arms and struck the chin underneath the heartless. This no doubt was Sanji greatest feat and blow he has done to anyone or anything in this case. When it was finished, the heartless is unable to process or take any more hits as he falls slowly backwards. Yet unconsciously tried to strike Sanji using one hand, but this only lead to its death as the gravity is covering around the heartless body, smashing itself down as it vanished leaving only a large pink heart behind. Sanji is unable to stand anymore as he fell backwards, but in the shadows, someone watch from a distance and came towards a down Sanji.
Night of the Ninja II
Edge of the ice cliff - Yuffie and Polar/Evening
Hours of walking and she finally made her way towards the edge of where she and her polar bear companion have arrived at what appears to be Cortex's laboratory. What even made this worse is hours of walking its already soon nighttime. They had to stop since there is large gap of icy water to swim through and getting towards Cortex's lab will not be easy.
"Well can't say we didn't try." Yuffie said, feeling cold and tired at this point. The polar Bear look up and snuggled against her leg. The place she is located is still freezing but thankfully the polar bear made the trip more comfortable walking towards this destination. By now she feels cold, tired and is ready to fall over. Unless there is some way to get over there, she won't be able to stand much longer.
"Much as I appreciate the company, if we don't somehow get across then I'll freeze to death. Unless you somehow know the way over?" Even if she rhetorical said this, the polar bear looks up with sad eyes. But then scan the area for anything that could help them get across. The Polar Bear stop looking to stare at something, he then tugged at Yuffie's sock. Looking down she saw the Polar Bear walking towards the river and look down. Yuffie look down to see what appears to be some ice that is still floating as they are falling down towards the small waterfall. At first Yuffie didn't get what the Polar Bear is asking, but then after some seconds she had the idea where he was suggesting. She then quickly looks over the edge once more and saw what look like some icebergs at the bottom of the water close to the wall. having the idea in mind she understands what the Polar Bear is suggesting.
"Oh, that could work." Yuffie weakly grin still feeling cold from the weather. But she would have to do this right or else one slip and she will die from freezing to death. Pulling a kunai knife, she grabbed the polar bear with one hand. Trying to hold the little guy in her arms as he didn't resist her. Once he was secured, she held the polar bear tightly to herself. Holding the knife, she turned around jumping backwards as she made sure to not jump too far. She timed it almost too late as she plunged her kunai knife into the ice wall. Once she made herself secure and held on to the Polar Bear regardless of his weight. She would then look down to see at least one iceberg floating. With her feet barely toughing the water, she looks to the polar bear and the ice floating on the river.
"Okay little guy, I have to asked. Can you swim by any chance?" Even though she felt pointless to asked, this one is intelligent enough to understand what she was saying, nodding its head used the little feet she shoves off her arms. Yuffie accidently let's go in shock as the polar bear jumps off and resurface to swim towards the iceberg. Shaking herself she jumps off and landed on the iceberg as she quickly stood up keeping her balance. With the waterfall coming close, quickly grabbing the Polar Bear she braces herself as she held onto the Polar Bear in her arms. She'll have to rely on her magic skills to make it as she was feeling tired and cold. When it came time, she jumps holding the Polar Bear in one arm and used her Aero Magic just in time before reaching the waters. She landed on the closes icebergs and landed on it. Yuffie quickly scan the place and saw one large iceberg that could hold five people. Carrying the Polar Bear, she made her way there gently as some of the ice could break without warning. Once they arrived, she will have to use some magic to push them towards the Lab on the over side.
"Hold on little guy." She said, using Aero Magic. This was enough to move the iceberg that wasn't stuck standing still. She did this at least couple of times, fortune enough she had enough to move around.
"Alright, we should be able to get across no problem. Be on the lookout little guy, I feel we're going to be ambushed somehow. Give a growl if you see something." Yuffie said, making sure she keeps the pace as the iceberg moved across the waters. They have been at this for at least 10 minutes, but was mostly a slow pace, while she would like to go faster, Yuffie knew if she did something to the iceberg, they be in trouble. When the Polar Bear growled, Yuffie look back to see where its growling towards. Looking at the direction she sees what appears to be some heartless standing on the water. Like the other Mutant Banes, its similar in design with the exception of arms and legs covered in water. But the water in the Heartless are shaded dark aqua as it could be some poison or organs to the heartless somehow. The rest of the body has small wave drawings like water waves in some color around the black skin of heartless. The head appears like wave like water floating up as if the water was smoke. This was a Water Bane, controlling the territory of these waters.
"You know somehow I saw this coming." Yuffie bluntly said unsurprise by this development. But what startled her was cannons being fired. This landed towards the Heartless on the left side. Yuffie is shaken by this surprise attack, looking the other way sees some overly large Polar Bear in some submarine shooting what appears to be large cannons from the front, wearing a sailor hat like a captain. Its name is Bearminator, one of Cortex's mutants that seems to grow large and has been stunk in the submarine for some reason. It once more fired at the Heartless twice then before. The heartless in turn used its power to shoot water at the Polar bear replicating the large cannon in water form.
"WE HAVE TO MOVE NOW!" She shouted, knowing they can't do anything in this state. She used her aero magic to try and rush over as quick as possible. But this only prove almost too much as the iceberg is crumbling in tiny pieces on the sides. She keeps on doing this as much as possible as the Heartless and Water Bane seems more focus on each other instead of them. But where they hit causes some wave to almost shove them off their iceberg. Seeing it wasn't working she quickly grab the Polar Bear and used her adrenaline to give enough strength that remains. Jumping far off as she could, used her aero magic to great effect as she leaps higher and across the waters. While she did this the two enemies kept on firing without end. After about almost a minute of doing this and making sure she wasn't in their target range, they landed on the nearest shore away from the waters.
"Come one let's go." She said placing the Polar Bear down. The two of them ran off ready to search the base, and just in time as the day is done and the two needed shelter of from the night.
Nature's Harmony II
3 Hours later - Aerith and Pura
So far Aerith has received some resistance from the heartless while protecting her tiger friend. In her time exploring this garbage heap of scrap she has found at least 2 more gems. But has not been successful of locating Dingodile who is somewhere hidden in the trash. But what the two don't realize behind some trash is he's locating towards them and has seen how strong Aerith is in her magic abilities. Compared to Crash this will not be something he could afford to be reckless, even if he could summon his robot size Mecha to fight, it's in the middle of the ocean where he can easily sink if not careful.
Once more they had gone into another fight with the heartless and some robots that appeared. Aerith used her strong blizzard and fire to blast some of the heartless away as they are taken out easily. Then combine Zero Gravity and aero spells to attack the heartless. The robots didn't fare better as they are taken out without effort. Aerith is by far the most versatile compared to the others in magic users. Her only weakness is combat as she is firm believer of peaceful solutions. But don't let this fool you as when mad, it's her calm express you should be fearful when she's angry at you.
"How could there be this much trash and still not taken care off." Aerith couldn't help commenting as this place makes her feel sick. This place already makes her feel really sick from the trash she is surrounded. From afar Dingodile notice her reactions and feelings towards this place. Rubbing his chin, he smirked as he knew this could be easy if done right. Of course, he plans on fighting but not by himself. If anything with these heartless and Mecha that Cortex invented, Dingodile has more than enough to finally both Crash and these outworlders. With a snap of his fingers, he summoned the heartless for the job as it will no doubt give run for her money.
In that moment before searching for the gem, she used reflected spell to protect herself and the tiny tiger by her side. When looking up she sees what appears to be some heartless somehow floating in the sky. Another Mutant Bane boss that has no legs but appears something is spinning under the kneecap showing it might be legs as air. the same is said about the arms but is visible to see as the arms are spiraling around in some wind like manner. the body is shown to have silver color like X large enough to be seen as the heartless stands on its own without support for itself, it's the Aero Bane using the powers of wind to stay up and attack from distance.
"Stay with me." Aerith commanded, staying close the tiny tiger watch with fear and concern for its new companion. Once more Aerith is struck by the Aero Bane that came from above as it stood floating in one place. Striking at Aerith with at least two Aero spheres that are deflected by the reflect spell. Aerith is using the strongest version since this heartless seems tough. When it had struck her at least 6 more times, Aerith had to think of her magic arsenal in hand. She will have to get creative is she stands any chance against this heartless.
First, she used her gravity spell to try and struck the heartless. Hoping to bring it down somehow, but it moved away from the attack. Aerith keeps doing this as she knew it had too somehow stop or slow down. After at least 5 times of this spell, she then used balloons as it appeared and floated towards its target, just not fast enough to reach it as it used more of its aero power towards Aerith. This disperses the Balloon spell, as it blasted towards Aerith. Using more reflect spells, Aerith had to use some of her magic that hasn't been used for some time. This resulted into a cat and mouse battle where Aerith would try something and yet held no success in her counter, the heartless has the same results as it couldn't hurt Aerith either when using her strongest reflect spell.
Throughout the battle Aerith had to concentrate on her opponent as the Aero Bane is one tough heartless to hit as it moves around using the air as its battle ground. She has gone through most of her magic spells yet none of them would work. She would resort for other special moves if they weren't for the keyblade use only. The battle between the two is similar to a wizard trying to fight a dragon with armored skin stronger than most magic powers and weapons. In this case however it was more that this heartless is fast speed then endurance since none of her attacks are making contact.
This isn't working, most of the time the heartless would have been standing still or too slow to move. This one seems to avoid attacks instead of standing still... what if it can't take damage? Maybe if I get one good hit using my strongest spell, I could finish it here and now. But I would need to hit it when standing still.
With this thought, she noticed that the heartless had finally stop. But has moved away far enough that her magic couldn't do anything to it. Aero Bane then did something as it used the wind hands to gather trash from the ground, sucking them towards itself. Then once close enough blasted it towards Aerith. Luckily the heartless didn't bother to hide itself. She moved away along with the tiny tiger. Using one of the trash piles to provide cover she hides, covering herself from the attacks that could have crushed her body. But before she could do anything, she used her reflect spell to block fire balls that came towards her.
"Aye Lady, having a bit of problem?" Dingodile comment, smirking as he commanded the heartless to hover towards their location.
"You have no idea what you're doing to yourself. The heartless will consume you if your heart is weak, soon your heart will be weakened by overuse of the darkness and your heart will be taken." Aerith tried to warn him.
"Ah love, I like you care about me. But I would suggest you worry about yourself. Surrender the gems and maybe I can convince Cortex to have you as my girl. And when your boyfriend comes, I say you and I got personally close." Dingodile said grinning, from this Aerith lost all worries and cares as he just dug himself a hole. One thing he will learn quickly when this is said and done. Her calm blank expression is shown while the tiny tiger growled at what he's doing. He saw she wasn't going to give in to his demands, as he shook his head in disappointment.
"Ah well, it was worth a shot. I guess- OUCH!" Dingodile was focus on Aerith that when the tiny tiger ran forward, it quickly made the distance when he wasn't looking or on guard. The tiger in question bite on his tail when he wasn't looking. In turn the heartless used the trash it gathered to throw towards Aerith. But unexpectedly would have hit Dingodile as the tiny Tiger moved away in time as he's smashed by the trash rubble. Since the heartless is in range Aerith used her strongest magic Deep Freeze to place the heartless motionless, this only damage it enough for her to use Gravity on it. When shaken out of the ice, Aero Bane is then brought down just right it regain awareness by the gravity spell.
From there Aerith used her knowledge of strong magic and Merlin's teaching to bring this heartless down. She first started with Spark magic followed by Balloon Magic, Aerith would then utilize her advance magic with Glacier and Ice Barrage, from there she would use transcendence to create enclosed anti-gravity field, and finally using one of the powerful spells Meteor as it crushed the heartless on contact. This did its work as the heartless started to vanish and left only a large pink heart floating into the sky.
Aerith gave herself a breath, as the tiny tiger walk to her and rub her legs purring. She patted his head as she sat down for a bit to relax from the battle, but while she did this Dingodile had actually survive the heartless attack and decided to retreat as he's hurt pretty bad.
Alright the gem hunt is going well, and more is to happen. I actually wanted this part of the story done now but decided to keep the same pacing as before. However slowly and surely the gems are being collected and then everyone will pitch in to hunt the gems. Once the remaining four-color gems are found the world is open to them.
For Sanji part I feel this needed explain a bit. It wasn't for him to hit a lady or anything, but more so what he could do and keep his code of chivalry. I mean the arc with CP9, that time admittedly is his biggest blunder. But in that case Sanji's opponent wasn't your average one, in this case Sanji no doubt would wipe the floor with them and if I dare say harm any of the kids and ladies. But because he held back and showed his strength without hitting a lady or child, Sanji keeps his chivalry intake.
I mean most of the world they will visit, the Straw Hats as anime character could wipe the floor with some series on average, not all because that's crazy itself. But for this case most of them would have to hold back. The only reason they wouldn't is because of either what they face and darkness powers. We are talking of Kingdom Hearts and how their power levels aren't accurate in video game, but the strength and power behind the series makes sense if power of friendship wasn't a factor half of the time. Friendship power is BS if the series didn't have keyblade powers, magic and such. Much as I want to believe in it, the reality we live in has other ideas.
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Ice Bane - Ice Bane is similar to the Fire Bane in height but is different in appearance. Cold as ice just like its heart is frozen, the Ice Bane has some mastery of ice powers able to affect the environment (But not Aokiji level ice). With its ice power and ability to regenerate using the ice it can cause problems for anyone trying to defeat it. Normal attacks wouldn't work on it as only magic, and fire can affect it. However other methods can be possible if one taps into powers that affect the heartless such as the keyblade.
Thunder Bane - Another heartless similar to Ice Bane and Fire Bane, it can use thunder magic that shocks the ground or creates shockwaves that can kill or shock the room its located. The heartless in question isn't one to be messed around as anyone walking on the ground can be electrocuted and stun if possible. Even worse if given enough time the Thunder Bane can be more lethal and extremely dangerous to fight no matter how strong one is if the battle last too long.
Gravity Bane - One with great force and power, when encountering this heartless. It can affect the gravity by forcing anyone standing or towers down with the force of world on their shoulders. With enough power to even make walking or standing impossible, anyone that would attempt to stand or walk they will have broken legs or worse. Being under its range of attack you would be force down no matter how far you tried to run or attempt to dodge.
Water Bane - While Ice Bane is one to give the cold, Water Bane is bound to flood the lands and bury you under the pressured waters. When near the ocean you best hope your prepared for the battle of your life. The Water Bane is one heartless you don't want to underestimate able to tear down many ships and lands if possible. Among its powerful ability, its quick to move around and flexible in combat. Able to change the body from solid to liquefy in that moment if not careful.
Aero Bane - Those on ground may have some chances to defeat the heartless. But in air the Aero Bane is supreme able to rain down many attacks from high up without being on the ground. If anyone would to try attacking this heartless, you should have long range or flying abilities to confront this monster. The Aero Bane can also lift up any object so long it's not attach to the ground. Even change the air patterns or mess with someone's flight abilities.