Chapter IX- Traverse Town (Part 4)

The image of Sora, Koga, Donald and Goofy projects over a large meeting table, conjured by a sickly green magic. Several mysterious figures surround the table, the light of the image being the only source of light in the room making it hard to see the strangers. Though it seemed to be fitting since these strangers reveled in the darkness.

"Those little squirts took down that Heartless! Who'd have thought it?" Sneered a man with blue robes and blue fire for hair. He was Hades, the immortal god of the underworld. With a status like his, he was well aware of the existence of other worlds.

"Such is the power of the Keyblade. The children's strength does not come from them, rather their power comes from what was given to them." Said a regally dressed man with a golden cane in the shape of a cane. This was Jafar, the Royal Vizier of Agrabah, at least he was before his new allies gave him the power to take over the city. He was a well versed sorcerer with a large ambition. His bird companion Iago was silently perched on his shoulder.

"Why don't we turn them into a Heartless? That'll settle thing's quick enough." Cackled a large purple woman with cephalopod tentacles instead of legs. She was Ursula the Sea Witch. Her magic wasn't as strong as the others but she can concoct powerful potions to lure the poor unfortunate souls of her world to her domain. Being a creature that lives underwater she can't survive very long on land. Luckily with the help of their leader's magic, her body can remain hydrated on dry land.

"Let's not forget about those brat's friends, the King's lackeys. Swoggle me eyes, they're all bilge rats by the look of them." Cursed a man with a big red hat, curly mustache, and a hook on his left hand. He was Captain James Hook, or just Captain Hook, the pirate captain of the Jolly Roger. He doesn't have any magic of his own but he is skilled in using a sword and is more cunning than he lets on.

"You're no prize yourself." Chuckled a living bag of bugs. They were Oogie Boogie, the boogeyman of Halloween Town. He is considered the weakest of the group, lacking any physical abilities or magic. He is still a cunning individual who gambles and traps his enemies.

"Shut up!" Hook growled, pointing his hook threateningly at Oogie.

"Enough!" Commanded their leader. She was a woman with green skin, dressed in black ragged robes and wears a horned headdress. She holds a staff with a green orb on the end. Her pet raven sat on it, eyeing them ominously. She was Maleficent, the mistress of all evil. A powerful dark fairy and sorceress, she was the one who united these people together. Her power over the darkness rivals all of them, even Hades. Through her, she gave them all the power to control the darkness and with that the Heartless.

"The Keyblade has chosen them. Will it be they who conquers the darkness? Or will the darkness swallow them? Either way, they could be quite useful..." She smiled wickedly.

"So they were seeking the Keyblade to?" Leon asked.

"Yeah look's like it." Koga replied. After beating the Guard Armor him and the others met up with Leon's group in the First District. With the big Heartless gone, the town returned to normal, the small fry left the First District and are fewer than before.

Leon looked at Donald and Goofy who were talking with each other in a corner. "It's best if you go with them then."

"What?" Sora said surprised.

"They might help you find your friends. Better than being stuck here." Yuffie said.

"See, I told you Sora!" Koga shook his brother.

"Before you go..." Aerith handed them a small pouch. "This is from all of us." Inside was these bunch of shiny golden bits.

"Money?" Koga asked. "O-oh, I meant Munny!" He said correcting himself. He doesn't know why he would mispronounce it like that.

"Yep, it's universal currency. Use it to get supplies from shops." Yuffie said.

"Remember to make sure you're prepared for the journey ahead of you. Who knows how far the Heartless have spread. You know how potions and ethers work right?" They both nodded. "Then here." He handed Sora a large yellow vial.

"Hmm, what's this?" Sora asked shaking it a little.

"It's called an elixir." Aerith said, eager to explain. "It has the same properties as a potion and a ether and more potent. Use it only in emergencies."

"Hopefully that won't be soon knowing you two." Leon murmured.

"Hey!"

"Aw, give them so slack Leon. They did take out that big bad Heartless!" Yuffie said.

"Perhaps..." Leon walked up to Koga making him nervous. "Look out for your brother."

Koga wanted to yell that he already knew that but he didn't want to start a fight. He nodded and gave a thumbs up.

"Good luck!" Yuffie waved.

"Hope you find you're friends." Aerith added as the two walked over to Donald and Goofy.

"This... is... awesome!" Koga laughed. Him and Sora were sitting inside the cockpit of the gummi ship. It was something else, the entire ship felt sturdy yet malleable. Outside was the vast expanse of the cosmos. "Sora come look at all the stars! We never saw these many from home!"

Sora smiled at his brother, he looked to be in a good mood.

Goofy was working the controls. "Looks like we're heading straight to a new world."

"Hey!" Sora looked at the small Cricket companion that they met once they got on the ship. "Well I can see there's a big adventure coming your way. It's my job to keep track of everything so I hope you don't mind if I stay with you?"

"Huh?"

"Well I can't very well chronicle a journey if I'm not there now can I?"

"I guess you got a point. Hop in Jiminy." Jiminy Cricket jumped into his pocket. There was enough space for him to be comfortable.

"Excuse me!" Donald got Koga's attention. "This is for you!" He handed him a old looking book. It said Magic Spells for dummies

"Magic?"

"Yeah, I can tell that you have an knack for using magic based on your weapon. This will teach you how to use the basic spells."

"Aw thanks Don- Oh hey what's this button do!" Koga said looking at a big blue button on the control panel.

"Wak, no don't touch tha-"

"Boop!" He said pressing the button.

*Warning, engine acceleration protocol initiated. Prepare for a 200% boost in speed in t-minus 5... 4...*

Everyone looked at him with a exasperated look.

"What, the rule is to not press the big red buttoooooooaaaAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" He screamed as the gummi ship zoomed into the unknown.

Note to self, never let Koga drive the ship. Sometimes he's the brains of the group, other times he's.. well... he means well.

I wish I had more time to make these chapters but I have other responsibilities so my time to write is limited.

Maybe after summer things will speed up, hopefully.

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