Outside of the dream Vexen and Lexeaus were doing everything they could to wake Zexion up. Lexeaus then conjured an odd idea for even himself. Vexen was taken back at what he did next. Lexeaus put his arm pit in Zexion's face knowing he hadn't taken a shower for days which meant that he would stink. Vexen hopped up from where he was and yelled at Lexeaus.
"What the hell do you think you're doing! For starters that's disgusting second that's going to be way to strong you'll kill him", Vexen scolded.
Then from under Lexeaus, Vexen could hear Zexion gaging and coughing. Relizing he was now awake Lexeaus jumped off him. Zexion started to sit up waving his hand to get rid of the smell in front of his face.
"What in the name of Kingdom Hearts is wrong with you! Can't a person take a nap without tormenting them", said Zexion getting up from the ground.
Vexen Shook his head
"Zexion you've been Sleeping for Several days", Vexen explained concerned.
Zexion looked down to the ground then scratched the back of his head thinking on what Vexen said. Vexen then asked Zexion about his dream.
"I don't know if you could remember your dream this time, but you kept talking about some Princess", Vexen Questioned.
Zexion's eyes widened.
"The princess she's trapped in the dream world Vex! This dream Juju guy told me that if I don't go to save her form this dream guard thing I'll never wake up from my dreams", Zexion said in urgency.
Lexeaus looked to be in thought over what Zexion was carrying on about. His eyes shifted as he let out a chuckle. His eyes then shifted back to Zexion with a smug look on his face, Lexeaus pandered over to Zexion.
"Well if any one of us would be to save the princess…", he was cut off by Zexion
"Let me guess you think you'll get luckier than me if you save her first. Just because you're ripped and got a nice personality doesn't mean you can go stealing my thunder oh Silent Hero", Zexion huffed.
Vexen watched at the two squabbled over the dream princess. As his patients wore thin Vexen then realized, how were they going to get to the dream world? He pointed this epiphany out to the two who were in a heated debate. Zexion knew he would need a way to get there other than falling asleep. Thats when Vexen explained his idea.
"The locals said the shaman of their tribe had a brother who is an expert in the world of dreams and lives just down the river from where we are", said Vexen.
Lexeaus then asked how they were all going to get down the river. Vexen was sick of hearing Zexion and Lexeaus fight so he thought of a way to send Lexeaus away for a while. "Lex the locals also told of a legendary sword that could cut through just about anything. While we find a way why don't you find that sword", Vexen tasked Lexeaus. He thought about it then complied. As he left Zexion looked at the old man, then shook his head with a smile knowing that he was bluffing. Vexen then reminded him of the task at hand and they should head out. Zexion agreed. Before they headed off Vexen spoke of how there was a transformation spell he saw in the old shaman's hut. Before Zexion could get a word in Vexen tempted the spell. In a puff a smoke Vexen vanished before Zexion's eyes. Confused Zexion called for his friend to get a response from the ground. At his feet a pure white snow fox who had similar features to Vexen looked up at him.
"My feet hurt so I'll be taking a ride", Vexen said jumping up on Zexion's shoulders. The fox got himself comfortable spreading his body from one shoulder to the other. Zexion was unamused by this but figured it was easier to stay together. They walked down the hillside to find squirrels running as fast as they could. The two nobodies were wondering what set the fur-balls off, so they continued down to find tiki like figures torment the squirrel before shoving it in a cage. Zexion asked Vexen if he knew what those things were. Vexen sighed
"Those are what the locals call woodies. They're evil wood spirits who make us look like we have hearts. Don't feel bad for them they are a primitive bunch with no other mindset then to kill, torment and destroy", Vexen explained.
Zexion ran down the rest of the hill with no plan and tried to attack the evil things. They surrounded him and one jabbed him with its spear. Zexion let out a loud "OUCH" then grabbed the pointed stick from the woody and started to clobber it with its own stick. This destroyed the woody and the stick. Then Zexion remembered the thwark in place of his lexicon. He called the wood club to his hand and beat on the woodies, while getting stabbed a few times as he got careless. They were gone and the cage that held the squirrel had broke. The animal ran to its tree where it proceeded to throw acorns at Zexion. Blinded by pain Zexion grabbed the first thing he could get his hands on. This just happen to be the snow fox that lay behind his neck. He through Vexen at the Squirrel. Due to his weight Vexen landed on the tree below the squirrel and found this to be a good time to experiment. He slowly inched up the tree to the back of the angry squirrel the theory was if he bit its tail it would be angry and through nuts again at whatever it saw. So, it was time for SCIENCE! Vexen loved an interactive experiment especially when it involved causing the other members of the Organization pain. In his mouth the tail went then chomp! The fur studded beast let out a shriek of discomfort then locked its eyes on the bear nearby instead of Zexion who was behind the rock after realizing what Vexen was up to. After the squirrel's tantrum Vexen left the tree happy things worked out for the best but a little sore that he didn't see Zexion get pelted with acorns again. So back to his place on Zexion's shoulders he went. As the two looked on to the bear that was pelted it seem to be unharmed. They watched as the bear walked over to a bee's nest where it sampled the honey. Satisfied the bear plopped onto its back as the honey dripped into its mouth. Zexion walked over to the sleeping bear and lazily looked at the dumb animal blissfully sleep eating. Wondering where to go from there Zexion saw a ledge just out of reach even if he jumped, he couldn't grab it. Then Vexen pipped up
"Zexion the locals also said that animals are useful and are very robust so don't be afraid to see if you can't use them", Vexen advised.
On that note Zexion attacked the bear with the thwark this only pissed the bear off. It got up and grabbed the young man by the shoulders forcing the snow fox off and slammed Zexion into the ground. Vexen trotted up to his friend asking if he was alright. Zexion lifted his face from the ground shaking the dirt off. He got to his feet as Vexen perched himself back up. In frustration he marched over to the bear who had gone back to its activity of sleeping and eating. Zexion jumped on the bears belly only to be bounced up ward. It was like a trampoline, he fell back to the bear to only be bounced higher. Zexion realized he could get to the ledge with this so with the third bounce he forced his body to the other side. They traveled a little further and smashed in a few more woodies. After Zexion looked up from his little squrmish he had found that they came upon a stone wall accompanied by a stone structure. It had large stone pillars with faces carved into to them and a nest of twigs on their heads. It also had a center stone platform with a hole in the center. Zexion knew it was a dead end with this strange structure next to it. He looked at Vexen to see if he would know what it may be.
"Any information on this thing Vexen", Zexion asked.
The snow fox leaped off Zexion and pranced around the stone carvings.
"Ah this is a Juju shrine the locals use these to summon Juju spirits to aid and guide them in their time of need", Vexen explained.
Zexion inspected it more wondering how to call a Juju.
"So how does one summon a Juju with this thing", said Zexion who lightly kicked the stone plate.
"For starters don't kick the shrine. I believe the Pupununu use these offering totems called tikis. Each tiki is accustomed to a specific Juju, you place the tiki in the center of the plate in the shrine and it calls upon the designated spirit to the shrine", Vexen told Zexion.
He then looked around to see a tiki right above their heads. They looked over further to see a path that lead up to it then proceeded. Along the way even more woodies came in their path and this time they harbored a bear. Once they freed the other bear it didn't seem like he was going to leave his mountain ledge he had somber off to anytime soon. Running just off in the distances was a skunk happily running around its tree. Zexion knew skunks stink and had a feeling animals may not like the smell. It would also get Vexen off his shoulders for a hot minuet too. Zexion walked over to the animal who ran from him. Zexion quickly dashed the other way cutting it off. Without another thought he swung the club at it and the skunk turned around to spray him. Before the skunk began to rear up Vexen darted off Zexion who closed his eyes and held his breath. while covering his face with his arms for another layer of protection for his face from the spray. after the skunk did it's thing Zexion smelt awful. While holding his breath he waltzed over to the bear who couldn't stand his odor. The bear ran away to its safe spot of honey. Now running out of clean air in his lungs Zexion ran to the body of water separating the land they were on and let out a long-held breath. He washed the rest of smell off with the cool water that fell from the small falls. After the stink was gone and he was dry Vexen jumped back to his spot.
"What in the world possessed you to pull a stunt like that", barked Vexen.
Zexion shaking his foot dry
"I kind of just got that idea to move the bear and it worked. Not saying I wanted to do it, but it worked right", Zexion looked at the fox.
Vexen sighed and agreed. After some time they finally got to the tiki where Zexion picked it up. Both were hoping there were no more surprises. He jumped down from the ledge with a thud and walked over to the shrine.
"Ok Vex let's see our first Juju", Zexion then places the wood carving into the center of the plate.
He back away as the tiki lifted itself from the plate. A white light flashed, and magic danced around. What came from the light was a big, fat purple blob of a figure that finished whatever it was eating in the barrel. As it was done it tossed the barrel breaking the rock wall. Then the thing turned around. Its eyes were beady and had short orange hair held straight up by an elastic. The Juju had only two teeth each on the top and bottom of its mouth. Its gut protruded out with marks painted on it. Lips looked like they were painted on the belly too but stuck out like they were actually on the belly not just painted. Zexion's eyes widened as the thing got in his face and with a high-pitched child voice said
"hello", the Juju cooed.
Both nobodies were taken back by the thing they've just borne witness to. The Juju jumped back to raise its head and crow like a rooster. Zexion not wanting to dishonor the Juju shrunk down and politely said tempting to scurry off.
"Um… I'll just go and find another tiki sorry for bothering you he he…", as Zexion finished the hands of the Juju came to its belly where the lips were.
The hands moved the mouth on the belly by pulling and pushing the sides of the lips.
"Sorry it has no brain that's why I have to take over. Just hope it never happens to you.", the lips said in a deep commanding voice.
Zexion snapped out of his shock and quickly looked down at his stomach then he shot his glance up at the Juju. "uh-hu. Great Juju we need help getting down the river think you can help us with that", he asked trying not to evoke its wrath.
The Juju thought for a moment then made a request.
"First you must get me a barrel of juju candy I keep it hidden in that cave up there next to the silver section of stones next to the sunny side of the southern façade", the Juju instructed.
Not having any other option Zexion agreed to get the juju's candy this process was not an easy one and required a lot of help from animals. And lots of baths after some formal skunk sprays. One of the crummy parts was getting tossed across the ledge by a bear. After getting blown sky high by boom dust on serval occasions Zexion finally got a barrel down to the Juju. Tired of getting blown up Zexion through the barrel over to the juju who was washing himself down with a fish. The purple blob carried the barrel out of the water with him.
"Thanks for the bag of treats", it thanked the nobody, as the juju placed the barrel in the middle of him and Zexion.
The Juju then instructed him to empty the contents on the ground. As Zexion did this he inquired about the river.
"first Give me a lollipop", demanded the Juju.
Zexion getting done with the Purple fat ass grabbed the teat in one hand and went to give it to the head up top. The Juju angerly corrected him
"Not him me", said the pair of lips.
Zexion let out an irritated sigh then went to feed the lips. The thing almost chomped his fingers off as it disgustingly chewed the candy. Snorting and chomping it demanded for more candy and Zexion bitterly complied. To his aid Lexeaus came back with a poor looking wood sword.
"Don't fear any longer comrades I have brought you the awesome power of the mighty sword.", He exclaimed holding the sword high.
Then brought his arm down while inspecting it as he continued.
"It's just the sword doesn't seem to perform all that well", Lexeaus said disappointed.
his face was filled with confusion. The juju turned back to Zexion as he ordered him for more candy
"Marshmallow supreme and a nutty sputty bar", the juju beckoned.
Just wanting it to be over and done with Zexion handed over the candy. The Juju once again ate the candy this time hemming and hawing as he chewed. Lexeaus getting extremely uncomfortable with the situation piped up.
"Did you want me to come back at a later time because what you're doing is getting repulsive", He said wincing.
Zexion now truly fed up with everything.
"NO... WHAT I WANT RIGHT NOW IS A GOD-DAMN BOAT!", Zexion yelled throwing the piece of candy in his hand.
He looked up angerly at the juju and continued.
"You said if I got you your barrel of candy you'd get us a way down this stupid river! Now look fat-ass I'm not feeding you anymore candy I want a way down the river and I want it now", Zexion shouted.
Vexen shuttered at the yelling not for fear of Zexion but the Juju. Vexen remind Zexion he was talking to a juju. Zexion in rage ignored Vexen's comment looking at the large purple blob. Without skipping a beat the Juju retorted
"No problem", then grabbed Zexion with Vexen in tow then proceeded to stuff them into the barrel the candy came in.
The juju through the barrel into the river to float them down the rapids. Lexeaus called out to them wondering how he would meet them down the river. Zexion couldn't answer due to the state of shock he was in. With his eyes wide and mouth open still processing what just transpired Vexen leaped up on Zexion head.
"You're a smart man Lex just figuer it out I have to get the bookie here to safety", Vexen called out to Lexeaus.
As the two floated out of view the Juju demanded candy of Lexeaus. He tuned to look at the Juju. Lexeaus was a big man so the juju only had a few inches on him. The juju demeaned a lollipop from him. Lexeaus looked over the juju.
"No I'm not doing such a thing for you're disgusting also, well you look like you could stand to skip a few meals", He said without fear.
The juju tried to tower over him trying to intimated him
"GRAPE CREAMY CENTER", the juju bellowed as the head yodeled to agree.
Lexeaus gave a tired look. He picked up the purple lollipop then inspected it. "Grape Creamy Center?", he held it up to the juju.
"Fetch", he exclaimed throwing the candy into the water.
The juju charged after it. Lexeaus shook his head then went off to find a way to meet with his friends.