Chapter 5: Resolve and New Quest
(World of Mysterious Tower)
(Field Theme: Magical Mystery)
(Tower Entrance)
Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, Murray, and Lucas arrive at the entrance of Yen Sid's tower.
"Here we are, back at Master Yen Sid's tower." Ky said.
"Yep." Sora said.
"So, Sora, you never actually regained your lost strength?" Noel asked.
"Yeah, no. I tried asking Herc, but he got nothin'. I meant to tell you guys sooner." Sora said.
"Well, don't worry. Maybe Yen Sid has another way. Besides, you did say you'll figure it out yourself, but we'll help you." Ky said.
"Thanks, guys." Sora said smiling.
"C'mon, Master Yen Sid's waiting for us." Donald said.
(Information: Go meet Yen Sid!)
The group begin moving for the tower and enter it.
(Tower Foyer)
The group make their way up the stairs to meet with Yen Sid.
(Sorcerer's Chamber)
After climbing up the spiral staircase the group arrive at Yen Sid's chamber and meet with the sorcerer himself.
"Master Yen Sid, we're back!" Goofy said as he and Donald stand at attention and same for Sora, Ky, Noel, and the others.
"Welcome back, Sora, Donald, and Goofy." Yen Sid said and the trio nod. "And I would like to welcome back our new Keyblade Masters and congratulate them on their recent success of their two missions." Yen Sid said to Ky and Noel.
"You heard of that?" Ky asked.
"Aptus has informed me of your missions and you are doing a good job of keeping the world order." Yen Sid said and they nod. "Now, then, let's discuss your success, Sora." Yen Sid said.
"Oh, yeah… About that…" Sora starts to explain everything that happened in Olympus.
"I see. You could not regain your strength." Yen Sid said.
"Aw, no biggie. I still learned a lot." Sora said.
"That's true, but still, you need the Power of Waking." Ky said.
"Ky is right, it is essential." Yen Sid said.
"It can't be gone forever." Tails said.
"Hey, yeah! Tails is right! Maybe something'll trigger it real soon." Goofy said.
"Like what exactly?" Sora asked.
"Maybe something important will happen." Noel said.
"How 'bout a bonk on the head?" Donald asked.
"How 'bout I stomp my foot on YOUR head?!" Elena berated making the duck gulp.
"Perhaps it could be something that is as simple as that." Yen Sid said.
"What?" Sora asked.
"You actually agree to that?" T.J. asked.
"Whenever you, Ky, and Noel are in need, magic happens. That is your greatest strength." Yen Sid said.
"You make it sound like an accident." Sora said downcast.
"Still, he's right. Think about it. When I was at Divine Kingdom, when it was Void Citadel, during my fight with Zervik or Malus' Heartless possessing him, I was almost swallowed, but the light in me saved my life and I was able to prevail over him." Ky said.
"Or when I'm in danger, my dark half occurs." Noel said.
"I guess you're right…" Sora said.
Just then a knock on the door is heard.
"We're back, Master!" A voice said.
"That voice…" Max said.
The door opens revealing Pax, Riku, Mickey, Oswald, Sonic, Peach, and Mario entering the chamber and everyone is shocked by their new outfits while Noel blushes at Pax's new outfit.
"Oh, everyone is here." Peach said.
"Talk about a party." Sonic said.
"When'd you all get here?" Mickey asked.
"We were before, but you didn't wait." Sora said.
"We only got here not long ago." Ky said but Donald and Goofy shove them aside to meet with Mickey.
"Your Majesty!" Donald and Goofy cheered.
"Hey, fellas! So, what've you been up to?" Mickey asked.
"How were your missions, Ky and Noel?" Oswald asked.
"Great! We just handled Four Nations and we…" Ky was cut off by Donald who shoved the prince aside.
"We went to Olympus to visit Hercules!" Donald said.
"And to figure out how to get all of Sora's lost powers back. We even met with Ky and Noel and the rest there too and they helped us stop the Titans and Hades!" Goofy said.
"But Sora never got his powers back. It was a big disappointment." Donald said.
"What a shame." Mickey said.
"Hey, Duck!" Elena yelled as she stomps on Donald's head. "NEVER shove Ky again!" Elena yelled as she keeps stomping Donald's head.
"So, how about you? Did everything go fine in the Realm of Darkness?" Blaze asked.
"Well, honestly…" Oswald stops talking.
"We didn't really fare any better." Riku said.
"Hold on, did you at least find Jin?" Murray asked.
"And did ya manage to figure out where Aqua is? Master Yen Sid told us that's why you fellas left." Goofy said.
"Even a hint?" Donald asked.
"Please…" Noel said but no one says anything.
"So, that's a 'no', huh?" Ky asked.
"Well, we know Master Aqua made it as far as the beach, that we once visited." Riku said.
"Wait, you mean that dark beach, where we ended up after defeating Narasix, Xusmal, and Xemnas?" Noel asked and Riku and Pax nod.
"When we came to the Black Xetis' side of the realm, we couldn't seem to find Jin, but Nex gave us a hint that he might've been at the Heartless side, where we found Riku and Mickey fighting Heartless, but…" Pax stops talking.
"Jin was never there." Peach said sadly and Mario nods sadly.
"And Aqua's trail ended at that beach." Riku said.
"Meaning…?" Sora asked.
"All traces of her vanish into the great abyss…beneath the Realm of Darkness." Mickey said.
"And no one knows where Jin is now." Oswald said.
"So, they're…gone?" Bentley asked worried.
"No. Sora was dragged into the abyss during the exam and Ky, Noel, Pax, Nex, and I went after him." Riku said.
"So, you're thinking…" Noel stops talking.
"Yeah, we figured that if we find someone, who was really close to Aqua and Jin, and if they make the dive, they could reach them." Pax said but Mickey shakes his head.
"I'm not even sure who's left to ask. Ventus is missing and Aqua's the only one, who knows where. Plus, no one's seen Terra in ages. Aqua was the last." Mickey said.
"And we don't know anyone else for Jin either. Astra's gone and her soul was sealed into her Keyblade and only Jin knows where he placed it and her. Not only that, but Draco's now on Malus' side as the new Brotherhood's member. He'll tear everything apart to try and find his friends." Oswald said.
"Damn…" Ky said.
"So, Aqua and Jin…they're gonna be the keys to finding all six." Riku said.
"Yes, their teacher, Master Eraqus would have been another possibility, had Master Xehanort not mercilessly struck him down. Lord Fortitudo would also have been a big help, but…" Yen Sid stops talking.
"He's Revenant and he's on Malus' side too." Ky said clenching his fists at the thought of Fortitudo being killed by Malus.
"Dammit, there has to be a way! We can't just sit around like ducks all day!" Ken yelled.
"How can we have our Guardians and Virtues if they're still gone?" Kiyo asked.
"I'll save her!" Sora said shocking everyone.
"But, Sora, you can't!" Donald yelled.
"That's gonna be super hard since you don't have the Power of Waking." Goofy said.
"Huh? Sorry…I have no idea why that just popped out." Sora said.
"Well, maybe, I can go instead." Noel said.
"You sure, Noel?" Elena asked.
"Well, she DOES have the Power of Waking, so maybe her chances are better." Lucas said.
"No." Pax said.
"Huh?" Noel asked.
"Why not?" Ky asked.
"You're not going by yourself." Pax said.
"But…" Noel was cut off.
"I know you're the Child of Light and Darkness and your chances are better than Sora's, but you have your own mission." Pax said putting his hand on Noel's shoulder.
"So, me going's outta the question too?" Ky asked.
"Yes. The worlds still need you guys and don't forget your own kingdoms too!" Pax said.
"Pax…" Noel said.
"Still, they're determined." Mickey said.
"Yeah, I don't think Ky and Noel'll be in much trouble, but Sora, better not let us down." Riku said.
"Sora, you must focus on regaining your lost Power of Waking. Ky and Noel, I appreciate your determination, but Pax is right. You two are needed to keep the order of worlds protected from dark forces." Yen Sid said and the two look at each other and nod. "Mickey, Oswald, Pax, Riku, Sonic, Peach, and Mario, I recall that Master Aqua and Master Jin journeyed to many worlds and connected to others, who could be the links we need." Yen Sid said.
"Good plan, sir." Mickey said.
"We'll find some clues about 'em." Oswald said.
"We should retrace their steps and see if we can find some more clues." Peach said and Mario nods.
"Oh, yeah! Before we forget, Riku and I got hit pretty hard in the Realm of Darkness. While Pax, Oswald, Peach, Sonic, and Mario also fought well, their weapons got damaged, but not as badly as mine and Riku's. Mine was damaged while Riku's was cut pretty clean in half." Mickey said.
"They're gonna need replacements and our weapons are gonna need some repairs." Oswald said.
"In that case, rendezvous with Kairi and Lea. They are continuing their training under the tutelage of Merlin." Yen Sid said.
"Yes, sir." Mickey and Oswald said bowing and same for Pax, Riku, Peach, Mario, and Sonic.
"And I would like you to deliver these for me." Yen Sid said summoning two briefcases with one being black and pink and the second being red and black.
"Are those…?" Mickey stops talking.
"Yes, they are the same as the ones I gave you, as well as what Aptus gave Pax and the others. They are special vestments to shield Kairi and Lea from the darkness." Yen Sid said.
"We'll deliver them." Oswald said as Mickey and Riku take the briefcases.
"No fair! What about MY outfit, Master?" Sora asked.
"What's wrong with the ones we have?" Ky asked.
"Sora, don't bug him like that! It's inconsiderate!" Donald berated.
"Like YOU'RE one to talk." Elena said.
"What's that mean?" Donald asked crossing his arms.
"Settle down. I have new clothes for you too, Sora. It's a gift from the good fairies. And Ky and Noel, Aptus has finally finished with your new clothes and have delivered them to me." Yen Sid said as he summons three briefcases with one being black, the second being white and blue, and the third being white and yellow.
"Thank you, Master." Noel said.
"Yeah, and tell Aptus we said thanks too." Ky said.
"I knew you'd pull through for me!" Sora cheered.
"As you know, they are not ordinary garments. Like before, they have very special powers and it took extra time to prepare them. In addition, there is a gift from Chip and Dale inside yours, Sora. For you, Ky and Noel, there are gifts in them as well, from Tails, Bentley, and others from Divine Kingdom." Yen Sid said as the three take their briefcases.
"Really?" Ky asked looking at Tails and Bentley.
"Yep, just wait until you open it." Bentley said.
"Now, you are all ready to proceed." Yen Sid said.
"Wait!" A voice said and they see someone and it's Jiminy Cricket. "Don't forget about me!" Jiminy said.
"Jiminy!" Sora, Donald, and Goofy said.
"Good to see ya!" Ky said.
"Every journey worth goin' on needs a cricket to keep track of it." Jiminy said.
"We can't let ya sit this one out." Sly said.
"The whole team's back!" Goofy said.
"All for one, one for all, as you say, Dad." Max said.
"Good. Now, to mark the beginning of a new journey, I wish you three to have these." Yen Sid said as he summons something in Ky's and Sora's hands.
"What're they?" Ky asked looking at what looks like an item with a dragon symbol on it.
"These are Heartbinders. Think of them as good luck charms made for you three. You three have a gift for connecting with others and these make that gift stronger." Yen Sid said.
"Thank you, Master Yen Sid." Noel said.
"Well, time to go!" Mickey said.
Just then Ky, Noel, and Sora start to listen carefully to Yen Sid.
"May your heart be your guiding key." Yen Sid whispered.
"Him too?" Ky asked.
"Yep, he says it." Goofy said.
(Obtained: Xaolin Heartbinder: Ky and Noel)
(Obtained: Dream Heartbinder: Sora)
Later the group leave the tower and Ky and Noel get on Fulgur and Millia while Sora, Donald, and Goofy get in the Gummi ship and start to leave.
In the Lanes Between the group are flying on Fulgur and Millia and Ky and Noel are wearing their new outfits.
Ky is now wearing a blue sleeveless V-neck shirt with a white sleeveless short outer shirt with a blue hood while the back of the outer shirt has blue angel wings and a gold crown in the middle between the angel wings, blue knee-high pants with white chains hanging from both sides, white roman bands with blue markings and gold circles on his arms, and blue and white shoes and he's still wearing his crystal key necklace and crystal star headband.
Noel is now wearing a yellow shoulderless mini-dress with a white sleeveless short outer shirt with a yellow hood while the back of it has a yellow fairy wing and purple demon wing, white cloths hanging on both sides from mini-dress skirt, white small bracelets with yellow markings on her arms, black semi-long stockings, and yellow and white heeled short boots and she's still wearing her crystal heart necklace, hairband, and earrings.
"Well, this is it. The start of new journey. I wonder how Sora's doing." Ky said.
"Good question. They're probably figuring out where to go to next." Noel said.
"I'm sure they'll figure it out in no time at all." Zatch said.
In the Gummi ship Sora, Donald, and Goofy are flying through and Sora's wearing his new outfit.
Sora is now wearing a black V-neck shirt with a white hemming, black shorts with grey pockets being held by red straps, a black longer hooded jacket with red hemming, grey pockets with white hemming, red flannel flaps being held by series of yellow buttons, black and yellow shoes, grey fingerless gloves with red hemming, yellow strap, and silver circle plate, and is still wearing his crown necklace.
"So, where to?" Donald asked.
"Ummmm…." Sora trails off.
"Aw, c'mon, would you get serious?" Donald asked annoyed.
"Gimme a break, okay? I told you, these things take time." Sora said.
"Gawrsh, is it just me, or is this turnin' into a routine?" Goofy asked.
Just then something goes off much to the trio's shock.
"What?" Sora asked.
"It's coming from you, Sora." Jiminy said.
Sora searches his pockets and finds a device.
"What's this?" Sora asked.
"Got me, make it stop." Donald said.
"I don't know how… Maybe, this…?" Sora said pressing a green button and the screen turns on revealing to be Dale.
"Hurray, he picked up!" Dale said.
"Dale…?" Sora asked.
"Hey, Chipper! I finally got him! Hurry, Chip!" Dale called and Chip comes in.
"Well, it's about time." Chip said.
"Chip?" Sora asked.
"You gotta answer the phone, Sora or we can't give ya updates. We got lots and LOTS of important stuff we wanna tell you. That's why we asked Master Yen Sid to make sure ya got this Gummiphone we made you so we'll be able to stay in touch at all times." Chip said.
"And it takes pictures." Dale said.
"Oh, you finally finished it. Say, with this Gummiphone, we can talk to each other across worlds. In fact, I might even try writing my journal on it." Jiminy said.
"Wow, sounds pretty handy, guys." Sora said.
"Ya think Ky and Noel got those Gummiphone things too?" Goofy asked.
"Probably." Donald said.
"So, what's so important?" Sora asked.
"This! Back when you, Noel, Riku, and Pax were questin' through the Sleeping Worlds, Riku, Ky, Noel, Pax, and Nex recovered some secret research data that Ansem the Wise hid inside you." Chip said.
"Ansem's Code!" Dale said.
"We've been workin' our tails off tryin' to crack it and see what it says." Chip said.
Just then the screen turns to something else revealing a young man with greyish hair with a big lock covering his right eye and wearing a white lab coat.
"The data has been encrypted so we've only deciphered some of it." The young man said.
"Huh?" Sora asked.
"Oh, I guess we haven't spoken since the castle. I'm Ienzo. Aeleus is here too." Ienzo said turning to Aeleus who says nothing. "Aeleus, whatever's between you and Roxas, it's in the past." Ienzo said but Aeleus leaves. "Sora, the reason we're here is because you, Ky, Noel, and your friends defeated our Nobodies, thereby recompleting us. We cast off our hearts by choice, make no mistake, but we didn't know that Xemnas, or rather, Xehanort, as well as Malus were deceiving us." Ienzo said.
"Xemnas?!" Sora asked shocked.
"Aw, he's with them." Goofy said.
"Not anymore. Xemnas and Xehanort have no hold over us now. We're just students of the heart, exactly the same as we were before all this began." Ienzo said.
"Yeah, right!" Donald said.
"Hmm, now that I think about it, Axel's on our side now and so are Nixa and Jinux." Goofy said.
"We have friends we want to bring back to this world, just the same as you. To do that, we need to work together. In that spirit, Sora…we found some intriguing data in the bit of code we deciphered." Ienzo said.
"Is it about me?" Sora asked.
"Yes, in order to piece your memories back together, our teacher, Ansem the Wise, took a close look at your heart and what he found…is that your heart doesn't belong just to you." Ienzo said.
"It doesn't?" Donald and Goofy asked.
"Gawrsh, you don't seem surprised." Goofy said.
"Yeah, honestly, I suspected as much. There's another heart inside mine. I think it's Roxas' just like Naminé is still inside Kairi's." Sora said.
"Interesting, well, no one knows your heart better than you. To be honest, we still have a plethora of questions on our side, but…the idea has merit. It's incredible enough that you and your Nobody are able to coexist. The same should be said for Ky and Xyk. If you share a heart…no wonder someone as remarkable as you caught Ansem the Wise's eye. We'll keep investigating based on your hypothesis. I'll be in touch." Ienzo said as the screen turns back to Chip and Dale.
"Okeydokey, we'll give you fellas a ring if there's anything else. Remember, me and Chip, the guys at Radiant Garden, as well as the folks from Divine Kingdom and Noble Palace, King Mikcey and everyone else are never far away." Dale said.
"And, Jiminy, do us a favor and please teach Sora how to use the Gummiphone." Chip said as the Gummiphone turns off.
"I have to find Roxas and save him. The others are following Aqua's heart, so I'm following Roxas' heart! I gotta tell Ky and Noel!" Sora said.
Meanwhile with Ky and Noel something goes off.
"What's that?" Ky asked.
"That sound's annoying, somebody shut it up." Ken said.
"Pika!" Storm said taking something out of Ky's pocket and it's a device.
"Huh?" Ky asked.
"Eevee." Grace said taking something from Noel and it's a device.
"What's this?" Noel asked.
"Oh, yeah! Those are the gifts Yen Sid said! Press the green button." Tails said.
"O…kay…?" Ky said pressing the green button turning on the screen and it reveals Sora on screen.
"Hey, guys!" Sora said.
"Sora?!" Ky and Noel asked.
"I see he has a Gummiphone too." Bentley said.
"Gummiphone?" Ky asked.
"Yeah, it's this weird device Chip and Dale made." Sora said.
"We'll be able to talk to each other if we're separated." Donald said.
"And it takes pictures too." Goofy said.
"Did you guys make these?" Noel asked Tails and Bentley.
"Yeah, with the Gummiphone, we'll be getting updates from Chip, Dale, everyone from Divine Kingdom, Noble Palace, King Mickey, Oswald, and everyone else." Tails said.
"It will come in handy during our journey." Bentley said.
"You guys think of everything." Ky said smiling.
"Hmph. Not bad." Shadow said.
"So, what is it, Sora?" Noel asked.
"I just got a call from Chip and Dale, as well as someone named Ienzo and they're looking into that data in me." Sora said.
"Oh, you mean that data Ansem the Wise hid in you when we came to save you?" Ky asked.
"Yeah, and it had me thinking, I'm gonna find a way to get Roxas back." Sora said.
"Really?" Noel asked.
"Hmm, trying to save Rocas by getting him outta you. How're ya gonna do that?" Ky asked.
"I think I know just the place and I want you to come with me and help." Sora said.
"Okay, Sora. We'll go with ya." Ky said and everyone nods.
"Great! See ya there." Sora said as the Gummiphone turns off.
"So, he's going to try and free Roxas. We can only guess where we're going." Noel said.
Just then they see a portal and the Gummi ship goes for it.
"We're going too! Full speed, Fulgur!" Ky said.
"Millia!" Noel said and the two fly into the portal.
Well, there's the next chapter for you guys. What did you think of it? Hope you enjoyed it and are looking forward to what happens next. I'm sorry for not updating daily like I normally do, but like I said, with school back up, I'm busier than ever and I have to prioritize that, but I will try to find time to work more on this story, so be patient please. Next time, Ky, Noel, Sora, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, Murray, Lucas, Donald, Goofy go to the next world, where it's a town they're all familiar with and they also meet with three friends again, who will help them save Roxas. I'll see you all in the next chapter and I hope you look forward to more stuff from this new story. Take care, and I'll see you later. Don't forget to favorite, follow, and PLEASE review! Goodbye for now.
