"I am studying material from the meteors that rained down that fateful night. What a find! The material is foreign to our world. It is elastic to the touch, and when two pieces are combined, they bond easily. None of the records even mention such a substance.

Was it introduced to this world when I opened the door? I wonder how many other such materials drift through the atmosphere of this tiny world... I wish I could soar off and find out! Could there be uncharted worlds up there? My curiosity never ceases to grow." Ansem Report 7


Immediately Xehanort, Nadia, and Eraqus leaped into action. Xehanort quickly knocked Garen, Gavener, and Mr. Yamaha out of harm's way; Nadia and Eraqus summoned their Keyblades and blocked the incoming attack.

The creature knocked the siblings out the way and lumbered after Xehanort, Gardner, Gavener, and Mr. Yama. The creature pushed Garen and Gavener out the way, in a manner that was almost gentle. It pushed Xehanort aside in a much harsher manner, the force almost knocking him across the room. The creature then took a ferocious swing at Mr. Yama. Mr. Yama, in a panic, managed to avoid the attack by tripping in his attempt to run away.

"He's after Yama," said Xehanort, quickly catching onto to the fact the monster was targeting Mr. Yama.

Nadia and Eraqus both nodded in acknowledgement. Xehanort summoned his Ethereal Blades and transformed them in ropes. He wrapped them around Mr. Yama and pulled him into safety.

"Get the hell out of here!" shouted Xehanort.

Mr. Yama didn't need to be told twice and rushed out of the arena, where his body guards were already waiting with a getaway car. The creature then turned to Xehanort and roared in anger at the escape of his prey. Xehanort cracked his Ethereal ropes, wrapping them around the arms of the enraged creature, to contain it. Eraqus and Nadia swooped in, attempting to finish it off quickly. The creature roared even louder, flexing its arms, it snapped free from Xehanort's hold and swatted Nadia and Eraqus aside with relative ease. An aura of Darkness surrounded it, as it grew stronger on the feast of its own rage, its own thirst for revenge. It flexed its newly formed bat-like wings to a massive span, one thought in its mind.

"Y-Yama!"it said telepathically.

Nadia and Eraqus looked at the creature in shock, the creature had a mode of communication.

The creature look up and shot the same beam of energy it used during its fight with Grayson's and Mr. Yama's Bots. It aimed the beam at the ceiling and blasted a gigantic hole in the roof of the arena. It flexed its wings once more and rocketed out of the building.

"Yama!" it roared on its way out.

Eraqus stumbled forward, trying to regain himself. He pointed at the giant hole in the roof. Looking at his sister questioningly.

"That was- Was that a Heartless?" Eraqus asked in a panicked voice.

Nadia slowly nodded.

"I-I think so.. I-I've never seen one like that before though,"she said in a strained voice."I-I-It spoke"

Out of everything about the situation, it was this that disturbed the trio the most. In the midst of their shared contemplation, Garen, Gavener, Tadashi and Hiro managed to make their way to the trio.

"What was that monster?" asked Garen.

"How did it assimilate with our Bot?" asked Gavener.

"Can we do that again?" Hiro asked excitedly.

Tadashi, however, grabbed Hiro by the wrist.

"No way little bro, you're going home right now," said Tadashi.

"Awww man, you ruin all the fun Tadashi," Hiro said, disappointed.

Tadashi turned to Xehanort, Nadia, and Eraqus.

"You guys need to track that thing and stop it," he said. "I got to take Tadashi home, but I'll meet you guys downtown afterward.

With those words, Tadashi pulled Hiro out of the arena and began to head home.

...

After Tadashi left Xehanort began checking over Nadia and Eraqus for injury. It was then that Garen and Gavener decided to speak up.

"This our fault isn't it," said Garen

Xehanort gave a questioning look.

"How is this your fault? It's not like something like this has ever happened to you before," he said reassuringly. "Just because it's your bot that turned into a Heartless, doesn't mean it's your fault.

Xehanort looked to Nadia and Eraqus for reassurance.

"Yeah guys, no need to beat your selves up. There is no way you could know that was going to happen," said Eraqus cheerfully.

Nadia, however, was looking at the twins with narrowed eyes. She appeared to be deeply analyzing them and Xehanort couldn't help but feel like she knew something that the rest of them didn't.

"Nadia?" Xehanort said, his tone concerned. "Are you okay?"

Nadia blinked, snapping out of her stupor.

"Sorry, was lost in thought...I-I'm sure you two have nothing to do with it," she said.

The way she said it, sounded like she was trying to convince herself. The twins slowly nodded, silently thanking the trio.

Eraqus frowned and put his hands behind his head. "The only problem now is figuring out how are we supposed to find this thing. This city is huge and we barely know how to get around."

Garen suddenly looked at his twin brother, a look of realization crossing his face. "Do you think our GPS tracer still functions properly. I know that monster has assimilated with our tech but is there a chance it still functions?"Gavener stepped away momentarily and grabbed his laptop from his bag. He opened it up and turned it on. After a couple of keystrokes, he looked up to the group, his cheeky smile plastered on his face.

"I don't know how, but the GPS tracer is still functioning. Perfectly in fact,"

"So, we can trace it?" asked Xehanort.

Gavener nodded

"It's currently flying over the San Fransokyo bridge. It doesn't appear to attacking anything at the moment...its looks like its searching for something," he said.

Nadia frowned. "I think it's pretty clear what it's looking for-" she began pacing around deep in thought. "-but how do we take advantage of that."

Xehanort turned to the twins. "Is there any way we can get Yama to help us out?"

Garen's brow furrowed in anger.

"Like I would ask that swine to help us with anything. Even if we did, there is no way he'd help anyway. The man is as selfish as they come, we'd have to pay an arm and a leg."

A light bulb lit up in Nadia mind.

"Maybe we can't get him to help us but odds are we can convince him to help himself," she said

Xehanort cottoning on pitched in.

"Is the San Fransokyo bridge the city's primary exit?" he asked Garen and Gavener.

Garen nodded. "Yeah, if we could convince Yama to exit the city, that would be his most likely route."

Xehanort nodded. "So, if we tip off Yama that the Heartless is still after him, do you think he'll leave the city?"

"Of course, he will," Garen snorted. "The man is an absolute coward."

"Good, we're going to warn him and then follow him. That way when that Heartless turns up we can ambush it," Xehanort explained.

"Wait, we're going to help this guy? After all he did to us," said Gavener, choked with slight anger.

"I'm with you brother, why should we help him," agreed Garen. "I get we have to stop that thing, but as far as I'm concerned we should let Yama handle his own mess."

Xehanort let out a sigh of exasperation but it was Nadia who stepped forward and put her foot down.

"No! I don't think you guys understand the severity of the situation. Heartless are dangerous, they devour entire worlds if given the chance. We're lucky that this Heartless has a one-track mind and isn't creating more Heartless. In any other circumstance, it would be incredibly easy, especially in a world with this many people centralized in one place," said Nadia clenching her fist before continuing.

"We as Keyblade wielders have a duty to uphold, protect the light and uphold the balance of the world. To protect everyone, we can, even those who don't necessarily deserve it." She looked at Garen directly in the eyes, meeting his angry stare with a look of sympathy. "I know you're hurting, believe me I understand where you're coming from. But this is bigger than any one individual, bigger than all of us. Sometimes we need to set aside our feelings and do what's best for everyone, not just what's best for ourselves.

Garen's look softened at Nadia's words. He looked over to his brother, who nodded in silent agreement.

"Okay Nadia, you're right, let's do it your way," he finally agreed.

"Um guys I hate to interrupt you but the Heartless isn't anywhere near the bridge. It looks like it's been on the mo-"started Eraqus, before being interrupted by loud ringing sound.

Gavener open his bag and pulled out his phone.

"It's Tadashi," he said before answering, putting him on speaker phone. "Hey Tadashi, what's up."

"Gavener, you guys have to get to Yama's. That Heartless just tore through downtown, it completely crushed our house," Tadashi said.

"Geesh, are you guys all right? Is your parents and Hiro all right?" Gavener asked

"Yes, they're fine. I told them to get out of the city, they just took Dad's car and are trying to see if they can find a way to get out," he said pausing slightly before continuing. "I'm not sure if you're aware but the whole town is outraged about what happened at the bot fight. I think the city is finally had enough, about an hour ago, the Mayor finally passed the law that makes gambling on Bot fights illegal. He also signed the warrant for the SFPD to move in on Yama. They just raided his home and apparently, they're chasing him. Looks like he's heading towards San Fransokyo Bridge."

Nadia's eyes widened, she looked quickly towards Garen and Gavener.

"Didn't you say that was the main primary exit of the city?" she asked.

"Yeah but..." started Garen before his eyes widened in realization. "Oh no... all those people...and Yama's leading that Heartless right to them."

Nadia looked at Xehanort and Eraqus.

"This is bad guys, before we could have controlled the situation, got less people involved. Now..." she said trailing off.

Xehanort clenched his fist. "It doesn't matter now, we have to act. The faster we catch up to that thing the less damage it can cause."

"Also, we do have one advantage. It only seems to be targeting Mr. Yama, it's not concerning itself with capturing hearts and breeding other Heartless," Eraqus pointed out.

"All right we need to move now. Gavener bring that laptop so we can track it. Xehanort..Nadia..Eraqus..you're our best shot at taking this thing down. We'll help you in any way we can." said Garen a fierce look in his eyes.

His twin brother put on an identical look and turned back to the phone.

"Tadashi head to the garage we'll meet you there in a few minutes," Gavener instructed.

"Okay, but why?" Tadashi asked.

"Because we're going to need some transportation," he said grinning cheekily. "And me and Garen have invented the ultimate transportation."

...

It took them a few minutes but they managed to get the garage without running into any trouble. When the got there, they found Tadashi, who rushed forward to meet the group.

"I got here as soon as I could," he said. "So, what's this invention that's going to help us."

Garen motioned for the group to follow him as he lead them all into the back of the garage. There stood a very large steel container sealed with two hand recognition locks. Garen and Gavener both walked up to the container and each placed their right hands on a lock. Once the hand successfully scanned and recognized them, the door swung wide open. Garen motioned for the group to stand back and clear some there was sufficient room, Garen took a remote out his pocket and pressed a button. There was a slight pause and out of the container hovered a bright red and yellow battleship. It was sleek in design and appeared to be fully weaponized. There was a collective look of awe in the room. Eraqus and Tadashi both moved forward to get a closer looker.

"Woah! This thing is amazing!" said Eraqus excitedly.

"This must be the secret project that you guys have been working on for the past few months," Tadashi said

"Yeah, we just finished it a little while ago," Gavener said proudly. "It's comprised completely of gummi blocks and is equipped with a ton of fun toys,"

Xehanort scratched his head in confusion. "What are gummi blocks?"

"After we opened that door, there was a bunch of meteors that scattered all throughout the city. They were made of this elastic material that only bonds with other meteor fragments," Garen explained. "We named them Gummi Blocks because of their composition, also Gavener wouldn't shut up about how he was craving gummi bears."

The group laughed in response.

"It took some tinkering but we managed to figure how to integrate it with our technology and that's how we were able to make this," continued Gavener, putting his hand on the ship in admiration. "What's even cooler is, after doing some test flights, we discovered that the ship might be capable of outer world travel."

"So, this thing is capable of flying to the outside world?" asked Xehanort.

"Well we haven't actually tried yet, but in theory it should be able to," explained Gavener.

"That's incredible!" exclaimed Eraqus.

Nadia rubbed chin in contemplation. "Those 'gummi blocks', they must be pieces of the shattered barrier that stops interworld travel. That's how the Heartless were able to enter this world. It's pretty incredible you were able to incorporate them into a mode of transport. Because they used to be part of the world's barrier, they indeed will be able travel between worlds."

"You sure know a lot about this Nadia," said Xehanort.

"Well, I am the top student at our school," she responded, winking flirtatiously.

"Are you sure about that?" Xehanort said, a hint of challenge in his voice.

Nadia moved dangerously close to Xehanort, causing him to nearly flinch.

"Oh, I'm sure," she said confidently, flashing Xehanort another wink.

Eraqus put both his hands behind his head, an amused look on his face. "Some things never change..."

"What school are you guys talking about?" asked Gavener.

"Well, to make a long story short our home world trains future and current Keyblade wielders," explained Eraqus.

"That sounds cool," said Gavener, clearly interested.

Garen, however, gave the group a nod, bringing the attention back to himself. He pointed his remote at the ship and pressed a button on his remote. The cockpit opened and gave the group entry to the inside of the ship. The inside was fully equipped with all sorts of equipment that lay beyond Xehanort, Eraqus, and Nadia's understanding. The room also had four pilot seats, something Tadashi took note of when taking inventory of the ship. Tadashi turned to the twins, a curious look on his face.

"Why are there four seats? Don't you only need two?" he asked them.

Garen gave a Tadashi a look, as if the answer was obvious.

"Come on Tadashi, how else are you and Hiro supposed to help pilot the ship," he said in an a-matter-of-fact tone. "You think we would have a maiden voyage with this thing without taking you two guys with us?"

Gavener nodded in agreement.

"Come on Tadashi," he said in amusement. "We couldn't celebrate our crowning achievement without our two best friends."

Tadashi broke into a smile a mile wide.

"Of course what was thinking," he said with a laugh. "Besides without me, you guys wouldn't last two days,"

The three friends laughed together, losing themselves in the moment. As Xehanort observed them, he was reminded of Eraqus and Nadia, and how much they meant to him. Ever since he departed the Islands, they took him into their world and cared for him unconditionally. They had become what Tadashi and Hiro were to Garen and Gavener. A family away from home, and he was suddenly struck with how much that had meant to him. Xehanort closed his eyes, as he too took in the moment, savoring it.

Unfortunately, it was then a large crash sounded outside of the garage and the group instantly snapped to attention. Exiting the ship, they ventured outside to see what the commotion was. They were immediately greeted by sounds of people screaming and the blaring sound of SFPD sirens, as multiple squad cars swarmed in and surround what appeared to be a crashed car. The chief of SFPD exited his vehicle armed with a megaphone; the other officers followed suit surrounding the halted car they had chased to the scene.

"Give it up Yama, you're completely surrounded. It's all over!" the chief shouted through the megaphone.

Mr. Yama muscled his way out of the wrecked car, and arrogant smirk plastered on his vile face.

"Like hell I will, I own this city," he said arrogantly.

The SFPD prepared to make their move and apprehend Mr. Yama, but before anyone could make a move a giant roar sounded from high above. The crowd collectively looked to the sky and were greeted with a menacing visual. The Heartless born from the twin's bot had finally made its appearance, and looked larger and more powerful than the last time Xehanort had saw it. It's bat like wings stretched powerfully as it let of a terrifying roar.

"Yama!"it screeched before diving to the crowd.

Mr. Yama immediately made a bolt for it, as the Heartless landed harshly, swiping several police officers out of its way. It grabbed two police vehicles and hurled them in Yama's direction, both which barely missed hitting them. Yama fainted, more afraid then he had ever been in his life. The Heartless roared, prepared to assault Yama again, when Xehanort summoned his Ethereal blades. He transformed them into whips and tied the creature's arms, managing to temporarily restrain the creature.

"We need to get these people out of here! NOW!" Xehanort cried urgently.

Nadia and Eraqus rushed into action, immediately casting Reflega shield on the citizens. Tadashi rushed to the chief.

"Sir, we have to get these people out of here. That creature is dangerous!" Tadashi urged the officer.

Having dealt with the damage caused by the creature earlier that day, the chief did not argue. He and the remaining officers began herding the crowd out of harm's way. Xehanort continued to struggle trying to maintain control of the Heartless, as it attempted to reach Yama, who was starting to stir again. The officers had just managed to reduce the crowd to a very small amount, allowing Eraqus and Nadia focus on further helping Xehanort restrain the Heartless. At the same time, Mr. Yama, had also come to and was starting to realize he was in the same predicament as before he passed out. He quickly ran to a blue car that was parked by a nearby sidewalk. As Tadashi watched on, he noticed the car looked familiar.

"Screw this, I'm getting the hell out here!" he shouted.

He opened the car door and got inside. Fortunately for him the car still had the key in the ignition. Mr. Yama started the car and sped off. The Heartless roared in absolute fury, livid that its target escaped yet again. It violently swung its arms, ripping itself from the trio's restraints.

"YAMA!" it screeched, expanding its wings, and flying after Yama.

"Dammit, we have to stop that thing-"Xehanort started before being interrupted by a couple who were being restrained by officers and were clearly distressed.

"You don't understand, our son was in that car!" said the lady of the couple.

At those words, Tadashi, Garen, and Gavener turned to the couple simultaneously, immediately recognizing their voices.

"Mom...Dad?" asked Tadashi rushing over to his parents.

"Mr. and Mrs. Hamada!" shouted the twins simultaneously, running over to join Tadashi and his parents.

Tadashi's mother and father were in hysterics struggling violently with the officers, tears streaming down their faces.

"Mom...Dad… are you all right?" asked Tadashi.

Garen looked around then narrowed his eyes.

"Wait a minute," he said with short pause. "Where is Hiro?"

Tadashi's eyes widened in realization as Mrs. Hamada burst into more tears.

"Oh Tadashi it's awful..everything happened so quickly...Hiro he was sleeping in the back seat...the officers wouldn't let us get back to the car," she explained.

Mr. Hamada comforted his wife before turning to his son.

"Tadashi, Hiro was still in the car. The one that Mr. Yama just stole."


It's been a while but I am back. I still plan to finish this story and see it through to the end. Mostly because it's a bug in the back of my head lol. Sorry in advance for the cliff hanger on this chapter, but the next chapter is going to be important and as the San Fransokyo arc is coming to a close, there were still elements I wanted to introduce without being overwhelming. Hopefully you all enjoy and look forward to what 2017 has in store for this story.