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Interlude - Rejected Humanity? Family Matters
The World That Never Was - Where Nothing Gathers (The Past)
In the Organization's meeting chamber, two of the thirteen seats were taken; one by Saix, and the other by a lone figure who was also wearing the black coat of Organization XIII, shrouding their identity with a black hood.
"Humanity is a precious gift. And yet you desired to return to the Organization?" Saix sat cross-legged as he addressed the figure in the seat below him.
"Oh yes, of course." the figure confirmed "One eradication at Axel's hands was enough to learn where not to place my trust."
"He gave you a second lease on life."
"He ripped me away from the one thing I care about. I don't require humanity. Give me my research." The figure insisted as he put his arms out "I must see it to fruition, no matter the cost."
Saix gave a small smile "What excellent tidings. I would hate to think we invited you back into our ranks, only for you to fail to deliver..." the figure went to unhood himself and give a sinister chuckle...
"Vexen."
Lanes Between - Kingdom Gummi Ship (Cockpit)
"Ah I see! So that was the World's Keyhole."
Sora and his friends had returned to the Gummi Ship, taking a bit of a sitdown, filling out Momo's question. They were no longer in their monster forms and were back to normal, Momo in particular was in pretty high spirits about that.
Sora nodded with a smile "That's right." He folded his hands behind his head while he leaned back in his seat "Its heart should be safe from the Heartless now."
"Ahyuck, just like old times. Right fellas?" Goofy was in a rather nostalgic mood, as was the rest of Sora's team.
"Yeah!" Donald agreed from his seat as he lent forward.
Even though these latest developments were well and good, Momo couldn't help but worry "I hope Boo is safe as well"
"Aw don't worry." Goofy relaxed the girl "I bet Mike and Sulley will make sure Boo's safe and sound."
"I gotta hand it to ya, you were a natural with Boo." Sora complimented from his leaned back position. "Almost like you've taken care of kids before."
"Oh that's because we have a little one much like her back home." She responded with a happy casualness.
Sora, Donald, and Goofy jolted back in their chairs, Sora almost falling out of his seat "WHA?! You have a kid?!"
She brought a hand up to her cheek "She's not biologically mine; but yes, Little Celine."
"...Bio-what now?" Sora asked with a head tilt, causing Momo to sigh.
"I mean we're not related by blood."
"Oh!" he let out with an embarrassed chuckle while the others let out a sigh as well.
"Although..." The devilukean continued "I don't do the most of her caregiving, that usually falling to Rito-san or Mikan-san; who she sees as her parents."
"Uh, Mikan?"
"Oh right! I never mentioned her to you three either, have I?" The others shook their heads 'no' as Momo started to explain. "Mikan is Rito-san's younger sister." She paused as she thought back to the relationship they shared, in Rito's words she had heard once before.
"To me, Mikan is my one and only precious little sister...She's more to me than just a sibling."
Momo brought a hand over her bosom as she looked to the floor of the ship "...She's someone very dear to him."
Sora and his friends stayed silent "And there was no sign of Rito-san in that World either." her tone turned a little disheartened. "I am still worried and want to find him and my other allies as soon as possible..." a small smile found its way onto her "But I'm choosing to have faith in your words from Master Yen Sid's tower, and keep believing in them." she turned herself to face Sora and his friends as she continued "You see? My faith lies not just on Rito-san and the others, but you three as well."
"It sounds like you guys have one big family..." Sora's expression turned to one of guilt. "I'm sorry."
Momo's eyes widened with confusion "Eh? Why are you apologizing?"
"Because the responsibility of Xehanort and the Organization falls on us." His hands curled into fists on the armrests of his seat and his brows furrowed "If only we'd taken care of them sooner, Rito may not be gone, then you and your friends and family wouldn't be dealing with this whole mess."
Momo shook her head "Sora, don't be silly. You and your allies have been doing everything you can to keep the Worlds safe from harm. And you've succeeded so far...you are not to blame. "
"That's Right! It'll be okay as long as we work together." Goofy supported "We beat 'em several times before, and we'll beat 'em again!"
"This time for good!" chimed in Donald with a tough tone.
Sora nodded, feeling his confidence and smile return "Yeah!."
Meanwhile, Momo's thoughts went back to everyone back in Rito's home. While true she usually left most of Celine's caregiving to Rito or Mikan; because she was so focused on perpetuating the harem plan for herself and Rito, time with Boo has enlightened her...
The devilukean smiled brightly as she started to fiddle with her hair... Perhaps she can watch over Celine more.
So yeah, a small break between teams.
Wasn't sure if I should have the meeting at the beginning be in Italics or not, eventually deciding against it, keeping italics for flashbacks.
In that case, why is it here? Set up! I also changed it up a little to fit this AU story more.
Next Time, We go back to Team Lea (Or Team Rito if you prefer) as they explore a new World!
(Update 3/17/21: General Update)
(Update 3/22/21: General Update)
