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Chapter 3

As the days went by, Sora, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy continued to help Peter, Ray, and Egon in the ghost busting business, as well as take care of Heartless Ghosts or just plain Heartless that appeared around New York. During that time, mickey also made sure to reconnect with Minnie about doing some research about Zuul in the castle library.

Montage:

(Ghostbusters theme music plays)

Peter, Ray, and Egon capture several colorful phantoms in a kitchen. A chef nearby hides behind stacks of pizza boxes as we hear Roger Grimsby speak.

"Good evening, I'm Roger Grimsby. Today the entire eastern seaboard is alive with talk of incidents of paranormal activity. Alleged ghost sightings and related supernatural occurrences have been reported across the entire tri-state area."

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Sora and Riku combine several fire spells against some Ghost Heartless attacking the museum. In another part of the museum, Mickey and Kairi blast some more Heartless scarring the guards.

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News anchor, Joe Franklin is reporting at a scene where Donald and Goofy battle several Heartless in the background.

"Well, everybody's heard ghost stories around the campfire. Heck, my grandma used to spin yarns about a spectral locomotive that would rocket past the farm where she grew up! But now, as if some unperceived authority..."

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Peter is shown reading a magazine with his, Ray's, and Egon's picture on it, while Goofy and Janine walk by with some traps, steaming. Donald comes by with another trap, but stops to have a word with the Ghostbuster.

"Hey! Why aren't you putting the traps away?!" he asked crossly.

Peter looked up. "Let a guy rest his head from an entire day of supernatural activity." he replied before continuing to read. Donald rolled his eyes and walked to the basement.

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Scene cuts to show Sora and Kairi taking down some more Heartless. Kairi blasts three in a row with Destiny's Embrace.

"Wow Kairi! You are such a natural!" complimented Sora.

Kairi giggled. "You really think so?"

"Yeah, I do." Replied the keyblade wielder.

Kairi smiled, before giving Sora a quick peck on the cheek, making him blush. "Thanks."

Sora nervously rubs the back of his neck, chuckling sheepishly.

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In a studio, Larry King is broadcasting.

"Hi, this is Larry King. The phone-in topic today: ghosts and ghostbusting. The controversy builds, more sightings are reported. Some maintain these professional paranormal eliminators in New York are the cause of it all."

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Mickey, Donald, and Goofy deal with a giant knight-like Heartless at a Chinese-themed restaurant. A chef gives them a free Peking duck. They bow in thanks.

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Outside a building, Egon came out, with a trap. "I got it! Pete? Ray!" No response as the scene changes.

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Sora, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Peter, Ray and Egon triumphantly exit to a cheering crowd. RAY waves the steaming trap.

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Inside Dana's apartment, Dana is pouring a glass of champagne as she listens to the radio.

"Still making headlines all across the country, the Ghostbusters are at it again, this time at the fashionable dance club, The Rose. The boys in gray slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance. This is Casey Kasem! Now on with the countdown."

Dana couldn't help but laugh, sipping her drink.

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One day, a man holding a flyer walks up to the Ghostbuster's Firehouse.

(Ghostbusters theme ends)

Scene cuts to said man having a job interview with Janine.

"Do you believe in UFOs, astral projection, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trans-mediums, the Loch Ness monster and the theory of Atlantis?" asked Janine.

"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say." replied the man.

Just then, a tired Peter, Ray, Sora, and Riku entered the building.

"Phew! Those monsters and ghosts just don't know when to quit!" muttered Sora.

"You said it." agreed Riku.

"Who's this?" asked Ray.

"This is Winston Zeddemore, he's here about the job." replied Janine.

"Nice. Ray Stanz, Pete Venkman, Sora, and Riku." greeted Ray, introducing himself and the other three boys.

"Welcome aboard." greeted Sora, shaking Winston's hand.

"Now then, let's show you how things are done around here, shall we?" asked Peter.

Winston nodded and followed Ray and Riku into the basement.

"By the way, here's tonight's worksheet." said Janine, handing Peter and Sora some papers.

"Oh, great! Two more free repeaters." remarked Sora.

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Later that day, Peter was walking Dana back to her apartment after her music class.

"You know, that was a wonderful rehearsal." commented Peter.

"Why thank you." replied Dana.

"Yep, you're the best one in your row." he added.

"Oh, thank you. You're good. Most people can't hear me with the whole orchestra playing." said Dana.

"Hey, I don't have to take this abuse from you. I've got hundreds of people dying to abuse me." Scoffed Peter.

"I know. You're a big celebrity now. Do you have some information on my case?" asked Dana.

"Not yet. Ray, Egon, and I are looking into it, and Mickey's chatting with Minnie through some sort of video-chat in their ship. We'll let you know as soon as possible." answered Peter.

"Well thank you very much Dr. Venkman." thanked Dana.

"Yeah. By the way since you're the clostest friend of the Ghostbusters, you've got to keep the secret of world-traveling quiet, or else things could get bad in the order." remined Peter.

Dana smiled. "I will." she promised.

"Good. Anyways, I'm thinking we should have the info for you on Thursday." That's when Peter had an idea. "Say, if we could get together Thursday night, I'm thinking nine-ish, you know, we could exchange information."

"I can't see you on Thursday, I'm busy!" protested Dana.

"Miss Barrett, you seem to think there is something wrong up here in your mind that says, 'He enjoys taking his evenings off and spending them with his clients.' No. I'm making a special exception in your case. Because... I respect you. It's corny but I respect you as artist. And as a dresser, too! This is a magnificent coordination you have going here today." replied Peter.

Dana sighed, but smiled. "Alright. I'll see you Thursday. But mind if one of the travelers can come along? You know to protect us in case something happens."

Peter sighed. "For you, of course."

"Great. See you then." said Dana as she entered her building.

Peter smiled and danced to the upbeat music as he headed back to the Firehouse.

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Meanwhile, back in the Gummi Ship, Mickey sat at the controls, video chatting with Queen Minnie as she got a book.

"OK Mickey, I think I got what you and the others are looking for to help Ms. Barrett." said Minnie.

"Thanks Minnie." thanked Mickey as he got a notepad. "Ok, I'm ready."

"The name Zuul refers to a demi-god worshipped around 6000 BC by the hitties." Minnie said, looking through the book.

"Hitties…" pondered Mickey. Just then, something came t his mind. "Aha! I thought the name Zuul sounded familiar!"

"How so?" asked Minnie.

"The day before Maleficent and Pete attacked us in the library, before Lea rescued us, I was reading about some mythical creatures from ancient times. What else you got?"

Minnie looked through the book again before saying. "Hittites, the Mesopotamians and the Sumerians. Those were the worshipers of a being known as Gozer, a big creature from Sumeria." She then closed the book. "I'm afraid that's all the time I have. I'm needed to babysit my little nieces, Melody and Milly while my sister Mandie's out of town." she apologized to her king.

Mickey smiled. "No worries Min, this information is pretty useful." he replied, showing her the info he wrote down. "We'll find out more information later, and when this world is safe, we'll come back to help you with the festival." he promised.

"Oh Mickey…" Minnie cooed, smiling. "You're the best. I love you."

Mickey smiled. "I love you too." he told her.

Minnie smiled again as Mickey exited video-chat and exited the Gummi Ship in a beam of light with the new info given to him.

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Back at the Firehouse, Ray was showing Winston the trap that held all the non-Heartless ghosts. Egon worked on some papers behind them. Donald, Goofy, and Kairi were playing cards.

"This is where we put all the vapors and entities and slimers that we trap. Quite simple, really. Load a trap here, open, unlock the system. Insert the trap, release, close, lock the system. Set your entry grid, neutralize your field andÉ the light is green, the trap is clean. The ghost is incarcerated here in a custom-made storage facility." Ray demonstrated for Winston, who nodded, ubderstanding.

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Upstairs, Peter re-entered the building as Janine strode up.

"Ok Dr. Venkman, Egon, Ray, Winston, Donald, Goofy, and Kairi are downstairs, Sora and Riku are sparring on the roof, and there's a man from the EPA here to see you. He's waiting in your office." said Janine.

"EPA? What's he want?" asked Peter, looking over to a man in a suit, waiting near his desk.

"I don't know. All I do know is that I've been working two weeks without a break and you promised me you'd hire more help." muttered Janine.

"Janine, someone with your qualifications would have no trouble finding a top-flight job in either the food service or housekeeping industries. (phone rings) You gonna answer that?" asked Peter.

"I've quit better jobs than this." scoffed Janine as she picked up the as she picked up the phone "Ghostbusters! What do you want?!"

Peter strode up to the EPA man.

"Can I help you?" he asked.

"I'm Walter Peck. I represent the Environmental Protection Agency, the third district." Said the man, introducing himself.

"Great! How's it going down there? (slaps PECK on back)" asked Peter.

"Are you Peter Venkman?" asked Walter.

"Yes, I'm Dr. Venkman." Replied Peter.

"Exactly what are you a doctor of, Mr. Venkman?" asked a curious Walter.

"Well, I have PhD's in parapsychology and psychology." Replied Peter, casually.

"I see. And now you catch ghosts?" asked Walter.

Peter smiled. "Yeah, you could say that."

"And how many ghosts have you caught, Mr. Venkman?" asked Walter.

"I'm not at liberty to say." replied Peter as he sat down in his chair.

"And where do you put these ghosts, once you catch them?" asked Mr. Peck.

"In a storage facility." answered Peter.

"And would this storage facility be located on these premises?"

"Yes."

"And may I see this storage facility?"

"No."

"(challenging) And why not, Mr. Venkman?"

(pause)

"Because you did not use the magic word." replied Peter.

"What is the magic word, Mr. Venkman?" asked an impatient Peck.

"Please!" answered Peter.

"May I please see the storage facility?" asked Peck.

"Why do you want to see the storage facility?" asked pEter.

Walter Peck stood firm. "Well, because I'm curious. I want to know more about what you do here! Frankly, there have been a lot of wild stories in the media and we want to assess for any possible environmental impact from your operation! For instance, the presence of noxious, possibly hazardous waste chemicals in your basement! Now you either show me what is down there, or I come back with a court order." he ordered.

Now it was the unaffected Peter's turn to stand firm. "You go get a court order! And I'll sue you lot for wrongful prosecution."

"You can have it your way, Mr. Venkman." snarled Peck as he left.

As Walter left, Sora came in from downstairs, having heard everything.

"What was that all about? Why won't you just show him the storage facility?" he asked Peter.

Peter sighed, smiled, and approached Sora. "Sora. It's just business. But to be truly honest with you, I don't want any law officials interfering with our operation. Kind of like with you and you your friends with Maleficent, Xehanort, and the Organization. They mess with our stuff, accuse us of being the bad guys, then we can't help people anymore. And although it may not seem like it, I like helping people." he told Sora.

Sora completely understood. "I understand. I can kind of relate. Remember when we told you about our trip to Hill Valley?"

"Yep. Xemnas claimed you weren't worthy to help others because you unwittingly let Marty interfere with George and Lorraine's first meeting." replied Peter. "But you six, are some of the bravest people me Dana, and the others in this business have ever met. You are worthy to help others like us. That's why we can't let those like Peck, Xehanort, and Maleficent interfere with our responsibility."

"Yeah." Agreed Sora.

"And speaking of your pals, how's Kairi doing in becoming a master?" asked Peter.

"She's doing great!" beamed Sora. "She's a natural with her keyblade. Worthy of being a Keyblade Master."

Peter smirked. "Is that why you love her?"

Sora jumped. "W-W-WHAT?!" he exclaimed, blushing red.

Peter patted Sora's shoulder. "Sora, I can tell you love her as much as you guys can tell I'm in love with Dana."

"Is it really that obvious?" asked Sora, meekly.

"Pretty much, and I think your friends can basically confirm it. My point is, you should tell her how you feel before it's too late."

"Whaddya mean before it's too late?" asked Sora.

"You've got to tell the girl how you feel… or if Maleficent and Xehanort keep up this Darkness takeover, you may never get to." Replied Peter.

Sora gasped. He hadn't thought of that. "I… I guess you're right Dr. V. Thanks." he replied, smiling.

"You really care about her as much as you care about Riku, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy." Remarked Peter.

Sora smiled. "Of course, I do. The six of us care for each other very much. We've been through a lot together. We're a family." he told the Ghostbuster.

Peter smiled and patted Sora on the back. "Tell you what, I've got a date with Dana, Thursday night and we'll need a keybalde wielder… (smirks) or two to protect us since I won't have my proton pack in case of the Darkness."

"Say no more Peter, I'd be happy to come with, and I'm sure Kairi would as well. (snaps his fingers) We could double-date!"

"Great! Good on ya Sora!" said Peter as he and Sora went downstairs.

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Downstairs, Egon, Winston, Ray, and the other 5 world-travelers were snacking and talking. Riku was eating some crackers, Kairi was eating a candy bar, Goofy was drinking a Coke, Donald, eating a box of doughnuts, and Mickey, who had also just returned from the Gummi Ship, was eating a slice of pie. Egon was also looking over some papers.

"I'm worried, guys. It's getting crowded in there. And all my recent data points to something big on the horizon." said Egon, concerned.

"How so?' asked Donald, munching on a doughnut.

Egon picked up a twinkie. "Well, let's say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of psychokinetic energy in the New York area. According this morning's sample, it would be a Twinkie thirty-five feet long weighing approximately six hundred pounds." he told them.

Ray suddenly coughed violently in shock, as the others gasped, except for Goofy and Winston, the former giving a long whistle.

"That's a big Twinkie." remarked Winston.

Egon nodded as he ate the twinkie.

"We could be on the verge of a fourfold crossrip! A PKE surge of incredible, even dangerous proportions!" exclaimed Ray.

"Do you think Maleficent and Xehanort are in league with this Gozer character?" asked Riku.

"Possibly." replied Mickey.

Just then, Sora and Petr came downstairs.

"We just got a visit form the EPA." reported Sora.

"How's the grid holding up?" asked Peter.

"Not good." replied Goofy.

"Tell them about the Twinkie." suggested Winston.

Peter and Sora looked at their companions with worried expressions.

"What about the Twinkie?" asked Peter.

To be continued…

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