I'm ALIVE!

I'm sorry for not updating in so long, but I was having a hard time with Goofy and his wife's dialog. But, here's the new chapter.

Thank you to everyone who left a review, and yes Mickey and friends know who Goofy's wife is.

Now lets get back to the story!

The world had suddenly stopped. Everyone stood still. There wasn't a sound from anyone or anything. Goofy slowly set Max down as he finally gave an answer. "Yes…" Tears filled his and his songs eyes as they ran toward their missing family member. She also, quickly, moved forward, tears pouring down her face.

The crowd parted as the family that was broken, was brought together. The three Goofs joined in one large hug, as if nothing could separate them ever again.

As the reunited family cried. A young deer stood back in the crowd, tears filling his eyes. A doe, his age stood next to him trying her best to make him feel better.

"I'm sorry she wasn't brought back…" She said as she nuzzled the other deer.

He looked at her, "It's alright... It just still hurts a little."

She looked at him lovingly, "I'm right here if you ever need me."

He nuzzled her and said "I know. Thank you."

As voice spoke up from behind the two deer. "And you should also remember that your mother is not only in a better place, but with you here." The voice belonged to Walt, and he had his hand over his heart.

Mickey sat down, still looking at the family that was joined together again. Minnie walked up and sat next to him.

"It feels like a dream."

Mickey slowly nodded his head. "Well, probably because it sorta is a dream."

Minnie looked down at her feet. "But, it's still kind of a nice dream."

Mickey gave a small smile, "Yeah, there's just so much that happened over the years. Just to see it all once again…"

Minnie smiled again, then gave a perplexed look. "Though I don't remember the park rides being this close to the actual Castle."

Mickey looked about, "Well, it must be as Master Yen Sid said. This place is made up of memories, and people just remember the castles from the parks. So their memories brought the rides and attractions closer to the castle."

Minnie rested her head on Mickey's shoulder. "Everything has been happening so fast." Minnie frowned. "I just can't help but worry that something bad is gonna happen."

Mickey took her hand in his, "We've been through plenty of dangers before, and we're still here. So as long as we stick together, we'll all get through this."

"All for one and one for all, right?" Said Walt as he walked up behind the two mice. The two mice smiled. Walt glanced past them at the crowd, celebrating being reunited. And at the Goofs. Then he looked out to the horizon. The sun had begun to set, and the sky was already turning a relaxing shade of red. Then Minnie yawned. "It seems to me that it's time to turn in for the night."

Mickey instantly jumped up. "But what about the icon and song!"

Walt knelt down and set his hand on Mickey's shoulder. "Don't worry. The icon's safe. And it's pretty clear as to which song is needed." Walt leaned close to Mickey, and whispered, "After all every kingdom needs a king." Minnie coughed. "And, of course a queen too."

Mickey still unsure. "But…"

Minnie stood up. "Mickey, Walt's right. We need to rest. And so does everyone else." Minnie reached her hand out to the crowd. "And I think we need to let some people take advantage of some extra time they were given." She look over to the Goof family.

Mickey looked at everyone. "Yeah. It really has been a long day, huh?"

Mickey began to get everyone's attention. "Everyone! Everyone! Today's been a long day, and I know we're all anxious to restore time. But, we need to keep our energy up, so that means we need to rest." Everyone seemed to be in some form of agreement. "Don't worry, tomorrow we'll start first thing in the morning. And you're all welcomed to stay in the Castle until everything's back to normal." With that Mickey took Minnie by her her hand, and they walked into the Castle. Everyone followed shortly after.

After Max had fallen asleep, Goofy and his wife went out to look around the park. They had started strolling through Main Street.

"Gawrsh, it feels like a dream, just seeing you here, with me."

"I know, dear. Being able to hold both of you in my arms is… is…" Mrs. Goof, unable to finish her sentence, begins to softly cry. Goofy instantly wraps his arms around her.

"Don't cry. Me an' Maxie will always be here for you."

Through the tears, Mrs. Goof, chokes out, "I know, but I won't…"

Goofy's eyes opened wide, then he slowly rested his head on her shoulder. "I-I… You were always with us. Gawrsh, you always are with us." Mrs. Goof opened her tear filled eyes. "No matter what."

Mrs. Goof pushed Goofy back, so she could look directly at him. "But, I-I… Can't stay here forever…"

"Huh? What do ya mean?" asked a confused Goofy.

Mrs. Goof shook her head. "I'm only here because, this is the past. Once you restore enough time, I'm... I'm... gonna... go back... to where... I'm suppose to be." Mrs. Goof burst into tears.

Once again Goofy held her close, whispering in her ear. "Then we'll just make the most of what time we have."

And so they sat there holding each other, and letting their tears flow.

Oh... Poor Goofy...

Sorry for the short chapter. The next one's gonna be short too.

But in other news...A storm is just over the horizon... The dark clouds are gathering... And the wind is picking up...