Chapter 25: Chance Meeting
Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, and Zuko leave Angel Land and they return to their original forms and they start looking for a new world to go to but then Noel finds a world that has a town, a forest, a lakeside, and some temples.
"I think this world is where we should go to next..." Noel said.
"That? Really?" Ken asked.
"Ya got a problem like last time, Music boy?" Kazooie asked.
"No! Ya sure about this one?" Ken asked.
"I just hope Luke is there..." Noel said.
"Guess we should go there and find out for ourselves." Alibaba said.
Noel uses her Keyblade to create a light trail and creates a light portal and goes to the next world and the others follow Noel into the next world.
In what looks like a forest the light portal appears and Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, and Zuko fly out of the light portal before it disappears and the group look around the forest.
"Where are we now?" Knuckles asked.
"In a forest of some sort." Morgiana said.
"There might be a possibility that the Black Xetis and the Heartless might be around and there should be a Heart Crystal here too. I also hope Luke is here too..." Noel said.
"Let's have ourselves a look around and see what we'll find." Aang said.
The group start moving through the forest but just then Werewolf Black Xetis appear.
"B-Black Xetis again..." Noel said as she takes out her Keyblade known as Radiant Salvation.
"Dammit. I knew these bastards would appear." Ken said taking out his guitar.
"Time to move them out of our way." Zuko said.
The Werewolf Black Xetis attack the group with their fangs but Noel triple slashes with her Radiant Salvation and casts Earth while Ken bashes with his guitar and unleashes magic music waves but the Werewolf Black Xetis unleash howls but Grace uses Growl while Morgiana uses Battle Cry but the Werewolf Black Xetis attack the group with their claws but Alibaba roundhouse slashes with his knife but the Werewolf Black Xetis lunge at the group but Banjo and Kazooie roll while Carmelita delivers a spin kick but the Werewolf Black Xetis enter their berserk mode and attack in their frenzy but Katara uses Freeze allowing Zuko to deliver fire kicks while Aang creates an earthquake but the Werewolf Black Xetis keep attacking the group in their berserk state but Espio uses Leaf Swirl while Knuckles delivers an uppercut while Cream sends Cheese to attack but the Werewolf Black Xetis attack with their claws but Noel uses Spin Slash and the group defeat the Werewolf Black Xetis.
"This isn't a surprise anymore." Kazooie said.
"Who knows what else they'll do. We should get moving." Noel said and the others nod.
The group continue their way through the forest and they arrive at a lake area and keep going and later on the group arrive at a different part of the forest with some ruins around and the group look around.
"Eh-heh! Eh-heh!" A voice laughed.
The group turn to see where the laughter came from and they two people.
One is a man with tan skin and is shirtless and has a smirk on his face.
The other is another man who is rather overweight.
"What's going on there?" Banjo asked.
"Look!" Noel said pointing at something.
The tan skinned man is holding a little girl with short light pink hair and wearing a blue dress hostage.
"Please let me go!" The little girl said.
"C'mon, baby. We ain't gonna hurt you. We just want a little food. That's all. We haven't eaten in two days, y'know." The tan skinned man said.
"Yeah. We ain't got no money for dinner." The overweight man said.
"What do ya say, baby? Got anything to spare?" The tan skinned man asked.
"I don't have any money." The little girl said.
"Then let's rough her up!" The overweight man said.
"This is awful! They're going to hurt that poor girl." Cream said.
"Who do those bastards think they are?! I'd say let's beat the crap outta 'em!" Ken said.
"No! If we do something reckless, she'd still get hurt..." Noel said.
"Then what do we do?" Alibaba asked.
"I think I have an idea. I'll go and make a distraction on those two. While I keep them busy, you guys go and get the girl..." Noel said.
"That sounds like a reasonable idea." Espio said.
"Ya sure ya wanna do that, Noel? Those two look pretty nasty for a couple of crapheads." Ken said.
"Just leave it to me..." Noel said and she turns to Grace. "Grace, can you help me?" Noel asked.
"Eevee!" Grace said in agreement.
"Okay, then. Good luck, Noel." Katara said.
"Okay, Grace. Go. I'll get out as soon as you do something." Noel said and Grace nods.
Grace confronts the two men.
"Heh? Bro, we've got company!" The overweight man said.
"It's just a stupid animal, butthead!" The tan skinned man said but then Grace uses Bite on the overweight man's leg.
"Yeeow! It bit me, Bro!" The overweight man whined.
"That's it! Let's chop it up! It can be our dinner!" The tan skinned man said.
"No!" A voice said and they see Noel confronting them.
"The hell are you supposed be?! Does that stinkin' mutt belong to you?!" The tan skinned man demanded.
"Yes. I sent him to attack you because you're about to attack an innocent girl! I can't believe two heartless men like you would do something like that!" Noel berated.
"The hell do ya think you are tellin' us what we can and can't do?! Hey, Smokey! Let's chop this girl and her mutt up!" The tan skinned man said taking out a sword.
"Yeah, Bro!" Smokey said.
The two men confront Noel who has Radiant Salvation out and they start slashing at Noel who dodges and triple slashes at Smokey with Radiant Salvation and then uses Edge Slash on the tan skinned man but the tan skinned man slashes with his sword and so does Smokey but Noel keeps slashing with Radiant Salvation and manages to knock the two back.
"Sheee... Can't fight on an empty stomach, y'know! We'll deal with you again, if my name ain't Blood!" Blood said as he runs away.
"Eh?! Wait for me, Bro!" Smokey said as he runs after Blood.
"Good job, Grace." Noel said.
"Eevee!" Grace said.
Noel turns to the others and sees them with the little girl.
"You kept her safe." Noel said.
"Yes." Carmelita said.
"Are you okay?" Noel asked.
"Thank you, miss! I like your pet foxy!" The little girl said.
"Um, thank you..." Noel said.
"Does it bite me too?" The little girl asked.
"N-No. I told him to bite only those two to catch them off guard." Noel answered. "That's Grace. My name is Noel. These are my friends who helped you. Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, and Zuko." Noel introduced herself and her friends.
"It's nice to meet you, Miss Noel! Oh, I'm sorry! I've never introduced myself! My name is Elena." Elena introduced.
"Elena? That name rings a bell to me... Yeah. I know! She was that blue haired bit..." Ken was cut off in his mind.
"Um, Ken, are you okay?" Noel asked.
"Huh? Yeah. I'm okay. Just thinkin' about someone I know." Ken said.
"Gee, if you and your friends didn't come here, I don't know what would have happened to me." Elena said.
"Elena, what are you doing out here?" Katara asked.
"This place looks dangerous and there are monsters everywhere." Alibaba said.
"I came here to look for my parents. They've been gone for five days. I just know they're here somewhere." Elena answered and then realizes. "What if those brutes or those terrible monsters might come after my parents? I have to find them fast! It was nice meeting you all!" Elena said.
"Hold on. We'll come with you to help look for your parents." Noel said and the others nod.
"Really?! You'd do that with me?! You're so nice! Thank you." Elena said.
"Where do you think your parents are?" Banjo asked.
"I think they're this way. Follow me." Elena said as she goes to the different part of the forest and the group follow her.
The group follow Elena through the next part of the forest but then Black Xetis and Heartless appear and attack the group but the group defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless and they keep going through the forest and later on they arrive at what looks like a hilltop.
"Mom! Dad!" Elena cheered as she goes to two people.
One is a man with grey hair, wearing a purple long shirt with overalls, and glasses.
The other is a woman with short dark pink hair and wearing a white sweater.
"Elena, what are you doing here?" The man asked.
"What am I doing here?! You and Mom haven't come back in five days and I was so worried!" Elena answered and she notices something. "Dad, what happened to your ankle?" Elena asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. I just twisted it a little. I can still walk." The man explained.
"Whew. Thank goodness." Elena said.
"I'm so sorry I caused you to worry. I guess I was too caught up in my research again. I can't believe you came here by yourself. Are you alright?" The man asked.
"Well, some brutes almost mugged me, but Noel and her nice friends helped." Elena answered.
"Noel?" The woman asked.
"Um, hello..." Noel said.
"That's Noel. She scared off those mean brutes and her friends helped her save me." Elena said.
"So, you're Noel?" The man asked.
"Yes, sir..." Noel answered. "I'm N-Noel and these are Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, and Zuko." Noel introduced herself and her friends.
"It's nice to meet you and your friends then, Noel. My name is Klaus. I live in Carona with my family. That's my wife, Mira." Klaus introduced himself and the woman name Mira.
"Hello, Noel. It sounds like you and your friends helped Elena through a lot of trouble. Thank you for helping her." Mira said.
"Yes. Thank you all. Oh, I'm so ashamed. I can't believe I forgot about my own daughter. The [relic] was the only thing on my mind." Klaus said.
"[Relic]...?" Cream asked confused.
"What the hell's a [relic]?" Ken asked.
"Are they looking for the [relic] too?" A voice asked and the group see a young man with white hair, wearing a green, orange, and yellow hat, and a green, yellow, and khaki outfit.
"Oh, Rue. What a coincidence." Klaus said.
"Rue?" Noel asked.
"That's his name. He's searching for the [relic] too." Klaus introduced Rue.
"Why? What's so special about some [relic]?" Knuckles asked.
"I just need to find it no matter what." Rue said. "Klaus, is there anything you can tell me about the [relic]?" Rue asked.
"Talk about serious. You gotta take it easy." Kazooie said.
"It's fine. If I was in his shoes, I'd be just as earnest." Klaus said.
"So, sir, is there anything to know about the [relic]?" Noel asked.
"You don't need to call me 'sir'. Just call me Klaus or Doctor. If you're interested in the [relic], then may I ask a favor?" Klaus asked.
"Yes." Rue answered.
"Of course." Noel answered.
"Let's look for the [relic] together." Klaus said.
"I'd be happy to." Rue said.
"I'd like to help you." Noel said.
"If Noel decided this, then we're in too." Alibaba said and the others nod.
"Great! Let's do our best to find the [relic]." Klaus said.
"Where do we start?" Banjo asked.
"Well, follow me." Klaus said as he walks to a ledge and they follow him to the ledge and they look down.
"Wow, that's steep." Knuckles said.
"Somewhere down there, there's a path that leads to the atelier." Klaus said.
"Atelier?" Aang asked confused.
"What is that?" Espio asked.
"It's a magician's workshop." Mira answered.
"Wait, there are magicians here?!" Ken asked.
"Well, supposedly, about one hundred years ago, a magician lived in this forest." Mira explained.
"We believe that this magician did some research on the [relic]. If we go to his atelier, maybe we can get more information about the [relic]." Klaus said.
"If the legend is true, there should be some kind of special area down there. The path that leads to the atelier should be hidden somewhere there." Mira said.
"But the cliff is too steep. We can't get down there. Before you arrived here, I tried getting down, but I slipped and twisted my ankle." Klaus said.
"I can do this. I'll try to get down there." Rue said.
"What? You're kidding!" Kazooie said.
"Don't worry. I'll try to find a safe path. I'll meet you all down there." Rue said.
"B-But there could be monsters around there." Noel said.
"Don't worry about me. I've survived greater dangers before. I'll do whatever it takes to get that [relic]." Rue said as he jumps down.
"That guy's crazy." Ken said.
"Well, it might be the only way to get to this atelier. We'll have to try." Noel said.
"You're not gonna..." Carmelita was cut off by Noel jumping off and Grace follows her.
"Dammit, Noel!" Ken said as he jumps down after her.
"Do we have to go down there?" Kazooie asked.
"Well, we won't know unless we try." Banjo said as he jumps down.
"I think they know what they're doing. C'mon, Katara." Aang said as he jumps down.
"Wait for me, Aang. You coming, Zuko?" Katara asked.
"There's no choice. Let's go." Zuko said as they jump down.
"I guess I have to come along too." Carmelita said as she jumps down.
"Morgiana, let's go." Alibaba said.
"Right." Morgiana said and the two jump down.
"This is just crazy!" Knuckles said as he jumps down.
"Cream, hold onto me." Espio said.
"Yes, Mister Espio." Cream said as Espio jumps down.
"There they go." Elena said.
"I hope they'll be alright." Mira said.
"I know they will." Klaus said.
The group are now down in what looks like a lower place and they see Rue going downward and so they follow him down and they are now in a different forest.
"Rue, there you are." Noel said.
"Oh, I didn't think you'd go after me." Rue said.
"What're we supposed to do here now?" Ken asked.
"There's this gargoyle and it looks so...real." Rue said and then he sees something.
"What is it?" Katara asked.
"It says, 'Gargoyle...face...'" Rue read. "I think I have to face the gargoyle." Rue said.
"How?" Zuko asked and a gargoyle appears.
"I can handle this." Rue said as he attacks the gargoyle and then transforms into a gargoyle.
"That's cool!" Banjo said.
"Now see if you can face the gargoyle..." Noel said.
Gargoyle Rue faces the gargoyle statue and just then steps appear.
"Hey, those just came outta nowhere." Alibaba said.
"I think we should climb them." Espio said.
"Let's go." Rue said as he climbs up the steps and the group follow him.
Later on the group and Rue reach the end of the steps and are now in a different land.
"Dammit...I'm NEVER doin' that again!" Ken said tired from climbing up the steps.
"You're so lazy." Zuko said.
"Shuddup! That crap took FOREVER!" Ken yelled.
The group then look up what looks like a building.
"Is that an atelier?" Morgiana asked.
"It looks nothing more than a dingy old church." Ken said.
"Well, let's see if there is anything about this [relic]." Noel said.
The group are about to enter the building but just then something comes down and it's what looks like a horse creature with a horn.
"The hell is that thing?" Ken asked.
"This atelier has a guardian?" Rue asked.
"It's not gonna let us go so easily." Knuckles said.
"We'll have to fight it..." Noel said taking out her Keyblade.
The horse creature charges at the group with its horn but the group dodge and Rue slashes at the horse creature with his sword but the horse creature jumps into the air and tries to land on the group but they move out of the way and Alibaba slashes with his knife while Morgiana delivers a strong flip kick but the horse creature charges at the group with its horn again but Knuckles delivers an uppercut while Espio throws four shurikens but the horse creature keeps charging but Cream sends Cheese to attack but the horse creature jumps into the air and tries to land on the group again but Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs while Carmelita shoots electric shots from her shock pistol but the horse creature keeps charging at the group but Katara water whips while Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs while Aang unleashes whirlwinds but the horse creature jumps into the air at the group but Grace uses Tackle while Ken bashes with his guitar and casts Thunder but the horse creature charges at the group but Noel triple slashes with Radiant Salvation and then casts Earth and the group finish off the horse creature causing it to fall to the ground.
"Sorry, but we need to move on." Rue said.
"Let's hurry and get in." Noel said as the group go into the building.
"Rue! Noel!" A voice called and the group turn to see Klaus, Mira, and Elena arrive.
"What are you three doing up here?" Aang asked.
"We heard a terrible noise. Are you alright?" Mira asked.
"Yeah. We just fought this atelier's guardian." Rue answered.
"And we beat the crap outta it." Ken said.
"I'm sure it was a tough battle." Mira said.
"Um, Klaus, how is your leg? That was a long way up here." Noel said.
"My ankle feels great. When I saw the atelier, the pain went away. It's unbelievable that we're here." Klaus said.
"We were about to go inside." Carmelita said.
"Then let's go in." Klaus said.
"It might be dangerous." Alibaba said.
"You two stay out here." Klaus said.
The group and Klaus enter the atelier and inside is what looks like a library.
"This is truly amazing! Look at these old documents. They're incredible!" Klaus said.
The group explore around the atelier and later on Noel and Rue find what looks like a vault.
"This door is huge." Rue said.
"It looks like it's locked." Knuckles said.
"Let me look at it." Klaus said and he looks at the vault. "Aha! There's a switch!" Klaus said as he activates a switch and the door opens.
"So what's inside?" Ken asked.
"Amazing. This manuscript must have been written centuries ago." Klaus said.
"Can you be able to read it?" Noel asked.
"That won't be a problem. Analyzing ancient manuscripts is one of my specialties." Klaus said as he starts looking at the manuscripts. "Hmm...I've finished skimming through this. It's a diary that was kept by the magician. It has detailed records of his research. It seems this magician was doing research on the creators of the [relic]." Klaus explained.
"Creators of the [relic]?" Noel asked confused.
"Yes. They were known as Aeons . About one thousand years ago, powerful magicians called Aeons ruled the world. According to some legends, these Aeons even had the power to change the orbit of stars." Klaus explained.
"I heard there were no more Aeons in this world." Rue said.
"That's correct. Despite their godlike powers, they were not immortal. As time passed, their powers weakened and and eventually, they all died." Klaus explained.
"That must be sad." Katara said.
"All that remains are the items they created years ago." Klaus said.
"And those items are the [relics], right?" Zuko asked.
"Yes." Klaus answered.
"I heard that some of these [relics] have the power to grant any wish. They're hidden all over the world, right?" Rue asked.
"That's right and they're all waiting to be found. I don't care how long it takes. My dream is to find at least one [relic]." Klaus said.
"What will you do if you find one, Mister Klaus?" Cream asked.
"Hmm...I don't know. I haven't thought about that." Klaus answered. "Right now, I'm just excited to find one. I'll think about it after I find it." Klaus said.
"I see..." Rue said.
"What about you, Rue?" Alibaba asked.
"Oh, um..." Rue is thinking of an answer.
"What a stupid question!" A voice said.
The group look up to see a girl with orange hair tied to two long pigtails, wearing a purple and white gown, brown boots, and a purple hat.
"We're talking about a [relic] that'll grant ANY wish! Even a toddler can figure that out. There's only one thing to wish for; WORLD DOMINATION! I'm gonna rule the world!" The girl said.
"World...d-domination?!" Noel asked shocked.
"Then I guess that makes you our enemy!" Knuckles said as the group get into their fighting stances.
"Oh, really? Then hand over everything you'd found in here." The girl said.
"And if we refuse?" Espio asked.
"Oh, I see. You have a death wish. I'm Princess Mint! No one says 'no' to ME!" The girl named Mint said. "For defying me, I'll beat you all to a bloody pulp." Mint said as she uses two ring like items to cast something.
"Look out." Noel said.
"THUNDER!" Ken shouted and his lightning bolt gets Mint and sends her down. "Oops, did that hurt, 'Princess'?" Ken mocked.
"W-World...d-d-domin...ation..." Mint said semi conscious.
"What should we do with her?" Morgiana asked.
"We can't leave her like this." Aang said but just then Mint gets up.
"Hmph. I guess I'll spare all of you for today. You idiots are so lucky this time! Remember this; I WILL rule the world someday!" Mint said as she leaves.
"That girl is weird..." Kazooie said.
"I hope she's not working with the Black Xetis, the Heartless, and the Fearmongers..." Noel said.
"Y'know, that girl reminds me of a certain bit..." Ken was cut off by Klaus.
"Well, in any case, we should get going." Klaus said.
"Yeah." Rue said.
"Okay..." Noel said and the group leave the atelier.
Later on the group are now in a town known as Carona with Mira and another woman.
"Thank you for letting them stay at your inn, Ms. Cartha." Mira said.
"Oh, don't mention it. You all make your selves at home okay?" Ms. Cartha said.
"Thank you, but is this really necessary?" Noel asked.
"Of course. It's the least we can do. You've done so much for us. You helped Elena in the forest and you helped my husband with his research. It's more of a crazy hobby." Mira said.
"Well, thank you." Rue said.
"Yes. Thank you very much." Noel said.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Klaus wants to talk to you. He probably wants to talk more about today's findings from the atelier. Come by whenever you want." Mira said.
The group go into a building and they find Klaus.
"Good. You all came." Klaus said.
"You wanted to see us, Doctor?" Rue asked.
"Yes. I just finished skimming through the stuff we brought from the atelier." Klaus said.
"Did you find anything that has to do with that [relic]?" Katara asked.
"Yes. The magician who lived in that atelier was also looking for the [relic]. It's written here: 'My endless pursuit of the Aeon [relic] continues'. On the next page, it says: 'The Aeon [relic] is sealed by one of the highest orders of magic. Even my powers are incapable of overcoming it'." Klaus explained.
"So the [relic] is sealed?" Espio asked.
"The one who created the [relic] feared someone would take it so he placed a powerful seal to protect it." Klaus said.
"It might be difficult to break it..." Noel said.
"I'm afraid so. After all, the [relic] was sealed by a powerful Aeon." Klaus said.
"And that magician that was looking for the [relic] couldn't even break the seal." Banjo said.
"Ken wouldn't even do it since he's weak." Kazooie said.
"Shut the hell up, ya feathered piece of crap!" Ken snapped.
"We won't be able to do anything, even if we do find it..." Noel said.
"So, what? We're just gonna give up?" Zuko asked.
"No. I'm still not finished. The magician wasn't the only one looking for the [relic]. Listen to this: 'I cannot break the seal. Then I shall seek the powers of the past. Long ago, Grand Magician Elroy and his apprentices also sought after the power of the [relic]. I must see his research on the [relic]. I must go to Elroy's atelier in the underground ruins. I have made a key that will grant me access to his atelier. The power to uncover Elroy's secrets is in my hands. But I am too late...I have fallen victim to a deadly disease. I cannot walk anymore...'." Klaus explained.
"He didn't go..." Rue said.
"Poor bastard." Ken said.
"He carried a terrible disease. He worked so hard and even made a key, but he was too late. I suppose it's up to us to uncover the mystery of the [relic] together. I don't know how far we can go, but I know it's worth trying. I have the key made by the magician . With it, we should be able to enter the ruins and find Elroy's atelier. If we can find his atelier, I think we can find out more about the [relic]." Klaus said.
"Where are the ruins?" Alibaba asked.
"They are quite far. It takes at least half a day to get there by foot. Let's get going." Klaus said as he gets up but he falls.
"Klaus!" Noel said.
"Are you okay, Doctor?" Rue asked.
"You should stay here and take it easy for your leg to heal." Aang said.
"It's nothing. A twisted ankle won't stop me from achieving my dream." Klaus said as he gets up but he falls again.
"Just stay here." Ken said.
"Yeah. We'll go to the underground ruins." Knuckles said.
"I can't let that happen! There are monsters in the ruins. It's too dangerous." Klaus said.
"We'll be fine." Rue said.
"We've handled dangers ourselves..." Noel said.
"I don't think it's a good idea." Klaus said.
"I'll find the [relic], Doctor. I swore to myself I would." Rue said.
"Well, alright. Just promise me one thing; don't overexert yourselves. If it's too much for you, come back." Klaus said.
"We promise." Noel said and the others nod.
"Good luck." Klaus said and the group leave the house.
That's it for this chapter. I hope you enjoyed. You people don't even know what this world is based on. It's from a video game called 'Threads of Fate'. If you don't know what it is, then look it up on the Internet, because I don't have the patience to explain it. Anyway, with that out of the way, what did you think of Noel's Keyblade name? Let me know what you think. Anyway, next time, Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Rue go to the underground ruins to know more about the [relic] and find an item. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Take care, goodbye for now, and don't forget to review. See ya.