Chapter 8: Training
(World of Rosalina's Observatory)
(Gateway to the Starry Sky)
(Field Theme: Rosalina's Observatory)
In a flowery field something is hopping through and it's a gold colored rabbit which is Luma in its rabbit form and someone tries to catch it and it's Griff who trips and falls to the ground before catching the Luma Rabbit who hops off but Griff keeps chasing him.
"Sorry I didn't get my chance to say bye to you before you left again. When you left to get Noel, I wanted Aptus to send me somewhere where I can train. If I'm really gonna be one of the Virtues of Light and if I'm gonna represent the Virtue of Loyalty, then I can't just sit around like always while you, Pax, and Nex do all the fighting. It's very frustrating for me. I wanna do my part too. I may not have a Keyblade like you three, but I don't wanna feel like I'm worthless. That's why, I'm going to Rosalina's place with Ami. She's teaching me new kinds of magic and I'm also working on my archer skills since Void Citadel. Ami and Rosa are really amazing and helpful. The Lumas are also helping. By the way, I got to see Nixa again or in this case, Ina when she came to help us fight off those losers. At first, I was kinda scared of her, but I got used to her. I don't think she was ever bad, he just wanted to see her friend again and I can't blame her. Ky, you've touched many hearts whenever you meet people and you've brought lots of inspiration of people. There's nobody that can match you, Noel, and Sora. You all have these really awesome abilities and it makes me want to do better. I think I'll be here for a while at least until I know I'm fully ready for what's to come." Griif writes down on a journal while sitting on a log.
"Are you gonna keep writing all day, Griff? Come on, let's play more!" Luma said.
"I'm tired right now. Can I get a ten minute break?" Griff asked.
"Aww, please?" Luma asked.
"Ten minutes, Luma." Griff said.
"Who are you writing to?" Luma asked.
"Oh, nobody, really. I'm kinda talking to Ky through paper. I like talking to my friends, even if they're not here." Griff said.
"That's so nice. Mama loves reading us stories every day." Luma said.
"Has Ky been here before?" Griff asked.
"Oh, yeah. He and Noel came and we played tag before they met Mama. Then they had to go away for their adventure." Luma said.
"Rosalina watches over worlds and stars, right? Does she come and help when a world's in danger?" Griff asked.
"Mama observes all the worlds, but she can't intervene. She only sees what happens and tells Mr. Yen Sid." Luma said.
"Then he tells Keyblade wielders what they gotta do. Ky and Noel'll are gonna be very busy now that they're Masters." Griff said.
"Can we play now, Griff?" Luma asked.
"Okay, okay. I guess I can't just sit here all day." Griff said.
"Yay!" Luma said as he transforms back into its rabbit form. "Let's play hide-and-seek! Catch me and two more." Rabbit Luma said.
"You're on!" Griff said.
(Information: Find the Lumas!)
Griff starts moving to find the Lumas and explores the whole flowery field and while looking around he sees something moving among the flowers and so he goes for the flowers and something hops out and it's a yellow Rabbit Luma.
"Gotcha!" Griff said.
"Dang it! I should've hid in the crater!" The yellow Rabbit Luma said as he transforms back to his star self.
Griff searches for the crater and later finds it and goes for it and finds another yellow Rabbit Luma who hops out of the crater.
"You found me! I wish I hid in the pipe!" The yellow Rabbit Luma said transforming back to his star self.
Griff searches for the pipe and later finds the green pipe and hops into it making something hop out and it's the gold Rabbit Luma.
"You found us all!" The gold Rabbit Luma said transforming back to his star self. "Wow, you found us and quicker too." Luma said.
"Heh, I knew I would." Griff said.
"Griff!" A voice called.
"That's Ami." Griff said.
Ami arrives and finds Griff.
"There you are. Did you sneak off to play with the Lumas?" Ami asked.
"I needed a break." Griff said.
"Well, I think this break's over. We need to get back to training. You want to help Ky and Noel end this nonsense, right?" Ami asked.
"Yeah. Totally." Griff said.
"Then I need you to take this seriously, please." Ami said.
"Okay." Griff said.
(Observatory-Entrance)
Griff and Ami later arrive at the observatory.
"When you're ready, I'll be at the library. Rosalina allowed me to use her books as training tools." Ami said.
"Sure thing." Griff said.
(Information: Find Ami at the library!)
Griff makes his way through the observatory while passing many Lumas of different colors who are playing together and he later finds a different area and goes for it.
(Observatory-Library)
Griff arrives at the observatory's library and finds Ami.
"Okay, Ami. I'm ready for my training to continue." Griff said.
"Great. Not only will we be focusing on your magic, which is lightning of any kind, you also showed to be a great archer. Unfortunately, Rosalina is still working on a very powerful bow and arrow that will equal a Keyblade's power to fight the darkness so we'll have to settle with a training bow. You brought a bow, right?" Ami asked.
"Umm…" Griff trails off.
"You're hopeless." Ami said.
"I'm sorry. I never remember to bring stuff." Griff said.
"I know we're from the same clan, but it's hard to believe he's the son of Sol, as I was told." Ami said in her mind. "Fine. We'll have to make a bow by scratch and also find some arrows. Go outside and see if you can find something to make a bow." Ami said.
"What do I need to find exactly?" Griff asked.
"Simple. We need wood, string, and obviously arrows. There should be some around." Ami said.
"Okay. I'll be back." Griff said leaving the library.
(Information: Find the necessary parts for a bow!)
Griff explores the observatory to find parts and during the search Griff finds a grassy area and decides to find a log and sees something on the log and it's a piece of wood and Griff continues to search later finds a flowery area and finds sticks and triangle rocks and then continues to search the observatory and later finds something in a different area and it has string and after finding every necessary parts Griff makes his way back to the library and goes to Ami.
"Okay, these should be it." Griff said.
"Okay. Let's get making." Ami said.
Later the two manage to combine the wood and strong together to make a bow and use the sticks and triangle rocks to make arrows.
"There, now you can use this makeshift bow for your archery training." Ami said.
"Alright. You said you can use books, right? You're gonna use magic to bring 'em to life or something?" Griff said.
"That's the idea." Ami said using her magic to cast a spell to bring a book to life. "Now, try firing these arrows at the book." Ami said.
"You got it!" Griff said.
Griff prepares an arrow on a bow and takes aim at the book who is firing a shot at Griff who dodges and fires an arrow at the book dealing damage and then fires another arrow at the book that's firing another shot but Griff dodges and fires two more arrows at the book and then destroys it.
"Not bad, Griff. Now, can you use your magic on the other book?" Ami asked.
"Sure. I've been working on different lightning magics!" Griff said.
"Show me." Ami said as she casts a spell on another book bringing it to life.
The book fires a shot at Griff who dodges and unleashes blue lightning and fires fast blue lightning bolts at the book that fires another shot at Griff who dodges and unleashes red lightning and creates small red lightning daggers and throws them at the book that fires another shot but Griff creates yellow lightning and covers lightning on his fists and delivers yellow lightning punches at the book dealing damage and then creates green lightning creating a green lightning hammer and delivers a powerful bash and then creates orange lightning creating orange lightning bombs that explode but the book fires three shots but Griff creates purple lightning that creates a purple lightning shield and turns the projectiles into purple lightning and reflect back at the book destroying it.
"You're a quick learner, Griff." Ami said.
"I try." Griff said grinning.
"But can you try and combine your lightning magic with the bows?" Ami asked.
"You bet I can!" Griff said.
"Then show me." Ami said casting a spell on another book to make it come to life.
The book fires shots at Griff who dodges and manages to coat the arrows with blue lightning magic and fires the blue lightning arrows with fast shots getting the book that fires two shots but Griff coats the arrows with red lightning magic and rains down the red lightning arrows dealing powerful damage and then coats the arrows with yellow lightning and fires the yellow lightning arrows that turn into fists and then coats the arrows with green lightning and fires them dealing awesome damage but the book fire more shots but Griff coats the arrows with orange lightning and fires the arrows that turn into bombs and then coats the arrows with purple lightning and create lightning barriers as the book fires more shots but the arrow barriers reflect and the book is now destroyed.
"I knew you could do it." Ami said.
"Really?" Griff asked.
"Don't get so cocky. You're still a long way until your training's done." Ami said.
"Yeah, I know, but I have you to help out." Griff said.
"True." Ami said.
Just then a Luma comes in.
"Mama wants to see you." Luma said.
"Wonder what Rosa wants." Griff said.
"Let's go find out." Ami said as they leave the library.
(Information: Follow the Luma to see Rosalina!)
Griff makes his way through the observatory while following the Luma and they later go to the upper part of the observatory and goes into the next area.
(Observatory-Rosalina's Chamber)
Griff and Ami enter the chamber and they find Rosalina.
"You wanted to see us?" Griff asked.
"Yes and I have great news for you, Griff. Your weapon is ready." Rosalina said.
"Alright!" Griff cheered.
Rosalina creates what looks like a bow with a blue and orange arc with the two ends of the arc having sun like symbols and there is also a quiver containing arrows that have blue points and orange fins with a chain that have sun symbols.
"Awesome! Now I can train with this nonstop!" Griff said.
"With this weapon, you will be able to fight off the darkness. It's as powerful as a Keyblade." Rosalina said.
"You're the best, Rosa!" Griff said.
"Ahem!" Ami coughed.
"Oh, so're you, Ami. I wouldn't have been able to get good with my new powers without you." Griff said.
"Well, now that you have your new bow, let's give it a spin." Ami said.
"Um, can I take a break first?" Griff asked smiling sheepishly.
"Ugh, you ARE hopeless." Ami said.
"Please?" Griff begged.
"Ten minutes." Ami said.
"Awesome! Hey, Lumas!" Griff called running out of the chamber.
"Hard to believe he's one of the Virtues. I think Nixa or Jinux would've fit the bill, but…" Ami stops talking.
"Aptus thought this would be the best way." Rosalina said.
"By the way, how're things in the worlds?" Ami asked.
"It's as I've feared. Now that the new Brotherhood have made themselves known, they're dead set on causing as much havoc as they want." Rosalina said.
"Looks like Ky, Noel, and Sora will be busier than ever." Ami said.
"Don't worry. There is nothing they can't handle." Rosalina said.
"I suppose you're right. Ky and Noel did survive Faust's trap and went through much to help me. Whenever something happens to them, they'll keep coming back. That's their style." Ami said leaving the chamber.
Meanwhile in what looks like a forest Kairi is sitting on a stone writing something on her notepad.
"I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye. Did Master Yen Sid tell you? I'm training to become a Keyblade wielder like you. That's right. No more waiting for you to come back from your adventures. I want to get out there and do my part to help. Merlin has used his magic to bring us to a place, where time doesn't matter. We can take as long as we need to complete our training. He's an amazing wizard. Oh, and by 'us', I mean me and Lea. He's really sorry for all the trouble he caused. I told him it's fine, but he won't stop apologizing. I'll admit, I was a little scared of him at first, but I've gotten to know him better. All he ever wanted was to help his friend. Honestly, it's hard not to like him. Every now and then, I catch him staring at me. When I ask 'What's wrong?' he says, 'I'm not sure. I think I'm forgetting something. Don't know what'. Sora, I think it may have something to do with you. Your journey is all about helping people: Some that you've never met before, and some like Lea that you have. They're all counting on you. It won't be easy, but I hope you remain the happy and cheerful Sora I know. There's no heart your smile can't reach." Kairi keeps writing and just then someone comes in and it's Lea staring at her.
"What's wrong?" Kairi asked.
"Huh? Oh, nothing." Lea said.
"Lea." Kairi said.
"What? Sorry." Lea said as he joins Kairi. "A letter?" Lea asked.
"Yup." Kairi answered.
"To Sora?" Lea asked.
"Hmm, technically, yes, but I won't send it. It's more for me." Kairi said.
"Ask Merlin. He'll deliver it for you." Lea said.
"Yeah, but it's okay. I just like talking to Sora, even if it's on paper." Kairi said.
"Gotcha. Oh, hey! Here." Lea said taking out two sea-salt ice-cream bars.
"Ice-cream? Really?" Kairi asked.
"Yeah, I asked Merlin to pick these up. Ya know, we did both summon Keyblades. Gotta celebrate." Lea said.
"You're sweet, Lea." Kairi said taking an ice-cream bar.
As Kairi is eating her ice-cream Lea is staring at her again.
"What?" Kairi asked.
"N-Nothing, I just…" Lea stops talking.
"You're trying to remember what you forgot?" Kairi asked.
"Well, I uh…Yeah." Lea said looking at the sunset.
"So, tomorrow, you and me at the ring. You ready?" Kairi asked.
"'Course." Lea said.
"Don't hold back, Lea. Promise?" Kairi said.
Lea looks back at Kairi but in her place is what looks like a black-haired girl wearing the same black coat making Lea tear up and drops his ice-cream.
"Huh? Are you okay? What's wrong?" Kairi asked.
"Yeah…Sorry." Lea said.
"You're crying. What's wrong?" Kairi asked.
"Something in my eyes." Lea said.
"Lea…" Kairi said.
"Gotta go. Sorry." Lea said.
"'Kay, but stop apologizing." Kairi said.
"Fine, but one condition; call me Axel from now on. Got it memorized?" Lea asked pointing his head.
"Yeah, okay, Axel." Kairi said and Lea walks off while Kairi looks down on the ice-cream he dropped. "I wonder what's going on with him." Kairi said.
Meanwhile in Radiant Garden at the town square Riku and Mickey are being escorted by Dilan who shows them the square.
"So, this is the place." Mickey said.
"Where Aqua fell into the Realm of Darkness after she dove in to save Terra." Riku said.
"Yeah. She said he was actin' strange." Mickey said.
"Strange how?" Riku asked.
"She sensed darkness in him and they ended up gettin' into a big fight." Mickey said.
"Right, then in the aftermath, the two of them disappeared. Around the same time, the guards found a man with white hair lying on the ground here in the square, calling himself 'Xehanort'." Riku said.
"Ansem the Wise took the man in, but that was a mistake. Xehanort betrayed his master and stole his research. Then, along with his fellow apprentices, separated his heart from his body. Xehanort's heart took his master's name, 'Ansem' and traveled to the past to give his younger self instructions. He even took brief control of you. His empty body stayed in the present, took the name Xemnas and founded Organization XIII, along with Malus' Nobody, Xusmal. Their goal was to prepare thirteen vessels for Xehanort's heart." Mickey said.
"Until we put an end to the Organization. All the while, Young Xehanort had been visiting the future to choose thirteen vessels of his own; hearts with strong enough ties to him to begin a new Organization, the True Organization XIII. Now, they're looking for a fight with us. What happened to Terra? I thought you said Aqua saved that day." Riku said.
"Yeah, she did. The problem is we didn't notice. You remember the end of the Mark of Mastery exam, when Master Xehanort made his grand return, along with Malus? That was the Xehanort I remember. He was already an old man then. How do you explain Ansem and Xemnas, his Heartless and his Nobody? Isn't it strange how young they look? Why aren't they old men? That's because Xehanort was usin' a different body when the split happened. That portrait of the young man I mentioned…it wasn't just some stranger Ansem the Wise took under his wing. It was the young man, whose body Xehanort possessed." Mickey said.
"So, that was Terra? Xehanort was using Terra?" Riku asked.
"Yup. Master Xehanort told us 'another on his list' belong to him. He was talking about Terra. Turns out Aqua saved more than just her friend that day." Mickey said.
"Okay, but Xehanort is an old man again. So where's Terra now?" Riku asked and Mickey realizes.
"Master Xehanort's collectin' vessels! He claimed to have two of our seven Guardians. We saved Sora, but Terra must still be on Xehanort's side." Mickey said.
"So, he's with Organization XIII… We gotta warn Sora, Ky, and Noel." Riku said.
"Yep. We also gotta warn Oswald, Pax, Nex, and the rest!" Mickey said and Riku nods.
Meanwhile in Noble Palace at the central town square Pax and Oswald find Aptus.
"Okay, we're here. So, this is the place where Jin fell to the Realm of Darkness?" Pax asked.
"Yes. This was where Jin found his friend Draco, whose body was possessed by my brother." Aptus said.
"After sensing darkness in Draco and that Malus had him, that was when the two got into a huge fight." Oswald said.
"I assisted Jin in this battle, hoping to stop my brother for good." Aptus said.
"But then after the fight, the two disappeared and that was when Jet Yoro found Jin's missing Keyblade." Pax said.
"Indeed. After the entire conflict, Malus plotted the events you young ones have endured. His first act was invading Divine Kingdom to take the young Virtus, knowing he would become a threat to him. After the death of his parents, Virtus escaped soundly with Sophia to a different world, where his identity would be hidden until the time came. Sometime after the fall of this world and Divine Kingdom, Malus took one of Fortiutdo's students, Zervik and trained him the arts of darkness, becoming his servant. Then, after dividing his heart and body, Malus' Heartless possessed Zervik to help speed his plot while causing trouble for Virtus during his first journey. Even after Zervik's defeat, Malus' Heartless was still at large, that is until you and Nex have put an end to him. After the split, the empty body, Draco's body that Malus possessed, acted on its own, becoming a Nobody and taking the name Xusmal and with Xemnas, they have formed Organization XIII, but Xusmal's actual plot was using the Organization to use their Kingdom Hearts to hasten his real body's unsealing. He even undone the seal of Brotherhood of Disharmony and with them, he spread chaos all over worlds." Aptus said.
"But we all put an end to both the Organization and the Brotherhood." Pax said.
"Yeah, but all the while, another faithful servant of Malus, Hilda, your mother, Pax, brought back most of those, who have fallen into the ranks such as Fortitudo, Nago, and Zervik while Serpens, Draco, unsealed the Brotherhood again and now they've formed the True Brotherhood of Disharmony." Oswald said.
"And now we're gonna be dealing a giant ass battle." Pax said.
"Yes, Armageddon of Light and Darkness." Aptus said.
"Damn… Jin fell to darkness and Draco was nothing more but a puppet." Pax said.
"Here's one thing I don't understand, after the defeat of the original Organization XIII, Ienzo, Aeleus, Dilan, Lea, Ina, and Nuji are no longer bad, so what about Draco? Why's he on Malus' side still?" Oswald said.
"Despite being free from Malus' control, his heart is still tragically corrupted by steeping into further darkness, just like Faust's daughter, Aril and Malus 'promised' to create a world, where he can get his friends back." Aptus said.
"He was Serpens this whole time and caused loads of trouble for us at the Realm of Sleep." Pax said.
"Now that my brother's true body is unsealed and has made himself known once more, we best prepare ourselves for the greatest conflict." Aptus said.
"We should regroup with Mickey and Riku. We'll tell Sonic, Peach, and Mario to meet us back so we can form a plan on what to do next for Jin and Aqua." Oswald said and Pax nods.
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 they meet a boy with fairies, but then they also deal with an evil teenager, who has a magic book and also must deal with a demonic creature Ky and Noel know. 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.
