Chapter 30: The Dewprism
At the lake ruins the sky changes from blue to red and the lake starts to get rough and the shaking occurs while lightning like rays appear in the center of the ruins and the lightning ray is creating what looks like a giant floating fortress in the sky.
Doll Master, Psycho Master, Trap Master, and Mode Master are at the lake ruins and watch the sky fortress created.
"It has arrived. The long awaited return of Valen and the Dewprism." Psycho Master said.
"Valen's fortress. I must go there at once." Doll Master said.
"It will be an honor to accompany you. Your hundred year wait if finally over." Psycho Master said and then turns to Trap Master and Mode Master. 'I trust you will take care of everything?" Psycho Master asked.
"Don't worry about it. We'll cover things down here." Trap Master said.
"My lord...I wish we could have accompanied you in the end..." Mode Master said.
"You both have served me well. I thank you both." Doll Master said.
"No. We owe everything to you, my lord. Our lives would have ended in meaningless battles without you. You granted us names. You have freed us from our dismal fate." Mode Master said.
"...Kirielle, I'm counting on you." Doll Master said.
"I hope to meet you again, my lord." Mode Master said.
"Narcius, take care of yourself." Doll Master said.
"Heh! I ain't gonna die!" Trap Master said.
"Of course. Karwyn, let's go." Doll Master said.
"Yes, my lord." Psycho Master said.
"Not so fast!" A voice called and Tora appears. "Don't forget about your service to the Fearmongers! Lord Nightmare and Rixla both need you to find that Keyhole." Tora said.
"I know, Tora. My own master comes first." Doll Master said.
"Whatever. Just don't fail." Tora said.
"Please fulfill your duty, Ruecian." Mode Master said.
"Farewell." Doll Master said.
Meanwhile Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, Zuko, Rue, and Maya go to Carona but Maya looks at the sky.
"My goodness! That fortress. It's brimming with evil..." Maya said.
"I have to go..." Rue said.
"R-Rue..." Noel said.
"I have to go there. Dewprism...it's the only way to save Claire." Rue said.
"You still insist on getting the Dewprism?! The power that could destroy the world?!" Maya asked shocked.
"I know it could, but I have to." Rue said.
"You sure about this?" Ken asked.
"When Doll Master used me to destroy the Book, I was nothing but a helpless puppet. I can't believe we're both Dolls of Valen and he's far more powerful than I am. I can't give up. I have to defeat him no matter what. He killed Claire. I won't stop until he's dead." Rue said.
"Rue...do you think revenge would help...?" Noel asked.
"I don't know, Noel. I don't know what to do or what to believe...I might end up destroying the world." Rue said.
"There has to be a way." Aang said.
"I'm still sure about one thing: When Claire was killed, I promised I'd bring her back. I might be a doll and my feelings aren't real, but the promise I made was real to me. That's how I know." Rue said. "I'm going to Valen's fortress. I'll find a way." Rue said as he looks at the sky and at the floating fortress.
"I'm still not so sure about this..." Maya said.
"Don't worry, Princess Maya. We'll help Rue any way we can. He's our friend after all." Noel said.
"I suppose I'll count on you. Just be careful." Maya said.
"Don't have to tell us twice." Knuckles said.
"How're we supposed to get up to that fortress?" Ken asked.
"We'll need an expert opinion." Espio said.
"Maybe we should ask Mel and see if she knows anything..." Noel said.
"Okay. Let's go talk to her." Rue said and the group go to Mel's atelier.
The group arrive at Mel's atelier and meet with Mel.
"Hello, everyone. I had a feeling you'd come." Mel said.
"Sorry to bother you again, Mel, but we need your help again..." Noel said.
"You want to know how to get to Valen's fortress, right?" Mel asked.
"How did you know?" Rue asked.
"How could I not know? You're so close to getting the Dewprism...to saving Claire." Mel said.
"Yes, but how can I..." Rue stops talking.
"You don't need to say anymore. I can tell you need a pair of wings to fly to Valen's fortress. The problem is you don't know where to get them. Rue, try to think." Mel said.
"..." Rue doesn't say anything.
"I suppose I'll say it. Rue, you have the ability to fly." Mel said.
"I do? Wait! That's right!" Rue said.
"You know something?" Alibaba asked.
"Yes. Go to Raging Mountain and find Wylaf. I'm sure he has some wings you can transform into." Mel said.
"Thank you, Mel." Rue said.
"But what about us?" Noel asked.
"Don't worry about that. I know you'll go with Rue to that fortress. Good luck, everyone." Mel said.
"Thank you, Mel." Noel said as the group leave Mel's atelier.
The group make their way to Raging Mountain to find Wylaf while fighting off Black Xetis and Heartless in their way and they arrive at a cave and go through but then something gets in the group's way and it's Trap Master.
"Whassup, punks?" Trap Master said.
"What do you want?" Zuko asked.
"What, you stupid or something? I'm here to kill you of course. What, you thought I'd let you sneak by and ride some washed-up dragon to Valen's fortress? I can read you like a comic book. So, ya gonna back down or fight?" Trap Master asked.
"Just please get out of our way. We don't want any pointless fighting. Rue is getting the Dewprism." Noel said.
"Can't let ya do that. I'm gonna go hard core on ya!" Trap Master said as he transports the group to a different area. "You're in my battlefield now! Roast in hell!" Trap Master said.
Trap Master jumps all over the area and sets up a square on the ground but the group avoid the square but it goes off and explodes but Rue slashes at Trap Master with his sword but Trap Master unleashes a giant spiked ball from above at Rue and Aang uses his Airbending to pull Rue out of the way and then throws air balls at Trap Master while Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs at Trap Master who jumps away and sets up four squares on the ground but Katara throws water discs at Trap Master but Trap Master detonates the four squares and causes another explosion but Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs while Carmelita shoots four electric shots from her shock pistol but Trap Master unleashes two giant spiked balls from above and they drop but Grace uses Bite but Trap Master detonates another explosion on Grace who backs off but Alibaba uses Amon's fire to strike at Trap Master while Morgiana uses Battle Cry but Trap Master jumps away and sets up more squares on the group but Espio throws four shurikens while Knuckles uses Drill Punch but Trap Master detonates his squares and causes more explosions but Cream cures the group and unleashes Omochao Bomb but Trap Master slams on the ground and causes another explosion but Ken unleashes magic music waves to strike at Trap Master while Noel casts Fire but Trap Master unleashes three more giant spiked balls and they drop at the group but Noel slashes at Trap Master with Radiant Salvation while Rue delivers a wide slash with his sword and finish off Trap Master and are transported back at Raging Mountain.
"Dammit! What happened?! I'm Trap Master! I NEVER lose! This is bull! You're goin' down with me!" Trap Master said as he slams but nothing happens. "Forget it. I don't have that much power left for that kinda crap. I used it all up for that fight. I should've done it anyway, but I promised I wouldn't die in vain. Get outta here!" Trap Master said.
"Does that mean you're done?" Banjo asked.
"Yeah, but your battle ain't over. Mode Master's waiting for you." Trap Master said.
"I don't care. I'm not running." Rue said as he leaves and the group follows him leaving Trap Master behind.
"I can't believe I lost. This sucks..." Trap Master said.
The group are at the lava cave and go through it and they later arrive at a different cave and they see someone ahead and it's 'Claire'.
"Mode Master should be here too." Katara said.
"I see her." Rue said as he approaches 'Claire'. "You can't fool anyone, Mode Master. Show your real self." Rue said.
"I suppose I won't be able to fight like this." Mode Master said as she reverts to her original self. "This is your last chance, Rue. Submit to Doll Master. He's your brother." Mode Master said.
"I don't care if he's my brother! I'll never forgive him! Just like I won't forgive you for taunting me with Claire's image." Rue said.
"How pitiful. You and I have the same power, but we're on the opposite sides. I serve Doll Master and your defy him. We're just mirror images. Are you ready to fight your mirror image?" Mode Master asked as she turns herself into Rue. "Let's see who's better." Mode Master said.
"Bring it, ya copying whore!" Ken said.
Mode Master Rue slashes at the group with her copy sword but Rue slashes with his real sword and then delivers a wide slash but Mode Master transforms into Zuko and slashes with her copy broadswords and then delivers a flame kick but Katara water whips at Mode Master Zuko while Zuko lashes with his flame whips but Mode Master transforms into Aang and unleashes whirlwinds at the group but Aang delivers air slashes at Mode Master Aang who jumps back and Mode Master transforms into Alibaba and slashes at the group with her copy knife but Alibaba clashes with his knife and delivers a roundhouse slash with his knife at Mode Master Alibaba while Morgiana delivers a powerful spin kick but Mode Master transforms into Carmelita and shoots her electric shots at the group with her copy shock pistol but Carmelita delivers a pistol whip and strikes at Mode Master Carmelita while Banjo and Kazooie roll at Mode Master Carmelita but Mode Master transforms into Knuckles and digs underground and rises to attack the group but Knuckles uses Uppercut to strike at Mode Master Knuckles while Espio slashes with his shuriken and then delivers multi ninja kicks while Cream sends Cheese to attack but Mode Master transforms into Ken and bashes at the group with her copy guitar but Ken bashes with his guitar and throws magic music bombs and then casts Thunder to strike at Mode Master Ken while Grace tail whips at Mode Master Ken but Mode Master transforms into Noel and slashes at the group with her copy Keyblade but Noel triple slashes at Mode Master Noel with Radiant Salvation and then uses Strike Raid but Mode Master Noel slashes with her copy Keyblade but Noel uses Spin Slash while Rue delivers a wide slash and they finish off Mode Master who reverts back to her form.
"There is no substitute for the original, Mode Master." Noel said.
"It seems you have won this fight. I can no longer stop you from getting to Valen's fortress. You won't accomplish anything there. Psycho Master will stop you. You cannot even defeat Doll Master. You cannot stop him from achieving what he longs for." Mode Master said as she disappears.
"Come on. With both Trap Master and Mode Master out of the way, we can get to Wylaf now." Knuckles said.
"Yeah." Rue said.
The group hurry through Raging Mountain and they make their way to the very top of the mountain to find Wylaf and they see him lying on the top.
"WE MEET AGAIN." Wylaf said.
"Wylaf, we've come again to ask for your help." Rue said.
"I KNOW. YOU WISH TO GO TO VALEN'S FORTRESS. I SHALL HELP YOU." Wylaf said as he delivers a roar and gives Rue something.
"What did you do?" Noel asked.
"I HAVE GIVEN RUE MY POWER. HE MAY ONLY ASSUME MY FORM ONCE. GO NOW. SOAR TO VALEN'S FORTRESS." Wylaf said.
"Thank you. Um..." Rue stops talking.
"ARE YOU SHOCKED THAT I HELPED YOU SO EASILY? YOU SEEM TROUBLED. TELL ME." Wylaf said.
"Okay." Rue said and explains everything. "I've come this far because I thought it was my duty to save Claire, but Doll Master told me that I'm just a doll forged by Valen. He told me my real duty is to revive Valen." Rue said.
"YOU WILL JOIN DOLL MASTER AND ACCOMPLISH THIS?" Wylaf asked.
"No, but there is a chance it might happen. Doll Master has the power to control me. He did it once to make me destroy the Book of Cosmos. If I go to Valen's fortress, he'll might control me again and use me for his plan. I might destroy the world." Rue said.
"YOU UNDERESTIMATE YOURSELF, RUE. I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU. MY JUDGEMENT HAS NOT CHANGED. I KNOW YOU WILL NOT DESTROY THE WORLD. YOU HAVE STRENGTH FAR BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION. YOUR STRENGTH COMES FROM YOUR WILL. NOT YOUR DUTY. IT IS YOUR WILL TO SAVE CLAIRE, NOT YOUR DUTY." Wylaf said.
"What?" Rue asked.
"His will...?" Noel asked.
"WHY DO YOU WISH TO SAVE CLAIRE? ARE YOU FOLLOWING SOMEONE'S ORDERS?" Wylaf asked.
"No." Rue answered.
"WHAT ABOUT YOUR NEW FRIENDS WHO HAVE GONE THIS FAR WITH YOU? ARE THEY HELPING YOU TRY TO SAVE CLAIRE BECAUSE THEY'RE FOLLOWING SOMEONE'S ORDERS?" Wylaf asked.
"No. They're helping me because they're my friends." Rue answered.
"YES. AND YOUR WISH TO SAVE CLAIRE CAME FROM WITHIN YOU. IT IS YOUR SWORN PROMISE. YOUR WILL." Wylaf said.
"My will...?" Rue asked.
"FULFILLING DUTIES FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS IS IMPORTANT AT TIMES, BUT IF YOU BECOME BOUND BY YOUR DUTIES, YOU WILL BE NOTHING BUT A PUPPET. IF YOU WISH TO BREAK OUT OF YOUR DESTINY, FOLLOW YOUR WILL TO THE END. FORGET VALEN. FORGET WHAT DOLL MASTER TOLD YOU. YOU ARE YOUR OWN. NOW GO AND CARRY OUT YOUR WILL." Wylaf said.
"Ya know, that doesn't sound like you..." Ken said.
"INDEED. STRANGE. I SOUND LIKE A MORTAL." Wylaf said.
"Thank you, Wylaf ." Rue said.
"GOOD LUCK, ALL OF YOU." Wylaf said.
"Goodbye, Wylaf. Thank you for for your help and assuring Rue." Noel said as the group leave Raging Mountain.
The group return to Carona.
"What're we doing back here?" Ken asked.
"I think we need to see the doctor first." Rue said as he goes to Klaus' house.
The group find Klaus.
"Oh, hello, everyone. A lot has happened, huh?" Klaus asked.
"Yeah. I don't know where to begin." Rue said.
"There is no need for an explanation. I know you've been through a lot. That structure floating in the sky...that's where Valen's [relic] is?" Klaus asked.
"We believe so." Noel answered.
"I thought so. I've spent years looking for the [relic]. It's within our sight and to be honest, I'm scared to death. I'm not trained in the art of magic, but I can tell we're dealing with something very dangerous. I wouldn't know what to do with it if I got it. I'd be too frightened." Klaus said and turns to the group. "But not any of you. Rue, you know what to do with it. You have strength and moreover, you have faith." Klaus said.
"I don't know about that." Rue said.
"Trust me. I can see it in your eyes. Your eyes have changed so much. When I first met them, they were fierce and focused. You seemed too focused on one thing only, like nothing else in the world mattered. Not anymore. What I see now is doubt, anxiety, and a circle of emotions in your eyes. I think that's important, even if you're young. It shows that you're struggling and fighting and that what makes you stronger. Don't worry about anything. If you want the [relic], then get it. The choice is yours." Klaus said.
"We're going. Thank you, Doctor." Rue said.
"I knew you would. I also know you'll succeed." Klaus said.
"Rue, are you ready?" Noel asked.
"Yeah. Let's go." Rue said.
The group leave Klaus' house and then leave Carona and go to a hilltop.
"Valen's fortress. Everything is there. My past and my future..." Rue said.
"We're ready to go if you are." Alibaba said.
"Rue! Noel!" A voice called and they turn to see Elena. "I'm so glad I made it." Elena said.
"What's wrong?" Noel asked.
"I wanted to say something. I'm going make pumpkin pie tonight. I want you all to come." Elena said.
"Thank you, Elena. We'll be back." Noel said.
"Yeah. We promise." Rue said.
"Please be careful." Elena said.
"Wylaf...I'm borrowing your wings." Rue said as he transforms into a giant dragon that looks like Wylaf.
"Whoa!" Ken said shocked.
"Amazing!" Aang said.
"Impressive." Morgiana said.
"Everyone get on." Dragon Rue said and the group get on Dragon Rue's back.
"STOP!" A voice called and Mint arrives.
"Quick, Rue! Get us there!" Ken said.
"No! I'm coming too! I'm not letting you guys hog the Dewprism!" Mint said.
"You'd hog the Dewprism anyway!" Katara said.
"Well, I deserve it!" Mint said.
"No you don't! You just want it to take over the world! Rue has something very important for Dewprism!" Zuko said.
"I'm going!" Mint as she tries to get on but Ken casts Thunder on Mint and takes her down.
"Sorry, Mint, but this is Rue's battle and we're going to help him." Noel said.
"Goodbye, Elena." Dragon Rue said.
"Good luck." Elena said as Dragon Rue flies off into the sky.
Dragon Rue arrives at the floating fortress and lands there.
"There he is..." Noel said looking at something and it's Prima Doll who is lying on the ground.
Rue transforms back to his original form and the group run to Prima Doll.
"Prima..." Rue said.
"Noel. Rue." Prima Doll said.
"I'm glad you're okay." Banjo said.
"But you're feeling cold." Cream said.
"I think I'm running low on energy. I'm kinda sleepy... I'm sorry." Prima Doll said.
"For what?" Noel asked.
"I broke the seal at the lake ruins. I let Doll Master have his way. I didn't want to do it, but he said he'd destroy Carona if I didn't." Prima Doll said.
"That's not your fault." Aang said.
"Doll Master is responsible for this. We'll take care of him." Alibaba said.
"You should rest, Prima. We'll come back after we get the Dewprism." Katara said.
"We'll go back to town together when this is over." Rue said.
"Rue, you've changed. Before, you were passive and hesitant, but now you're all determined and strong. You look like you can do anything. I hope you beat up the bad guys." Prima Doll said as he turns back into the cube the group found at the underground ruins.
"Prima...stay here. We'll come back..." Noel said.
"C'mon. Let's find that bastard Doll Master and beat the crap outta him!" Ken said as the group enter the fortress.
The group make their way through the fortress but then Black Xetis and Heartless appear and attack the group but Noel defeats the Black Xetis and the Heartless and keep going through the fortress and go from floor to floor in the fortress and like the underground ruins and Gamul Forest the fortress seems to be like a maze and the group look lost but they figure out where to go and keep pushing forward to the right path of the fortress while fighting off more Black Xetis and Heartless in the group's way and the group continue through the fortress and arrive at a different floor and keep going but more Black Xetis and Heartless appear to attack the group but the group defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless and later on they find what looks like a lift and so the group get on the lift and they get transported somewhere.
The group are transported to an area with two torches and they are unlit and so Noel decides to cast Fire on the two torches to the light but nothing happens and so the group explore the are and find two more unlit torches and so Noel casts Fire again on the two unit torches and the group find any more unlit torches and they find two more torches and Noel casts Fire again and the group two more unlit torches and so Noel casts Fire again and all the unlit torches are lit and something in the area appears and so the group find another transporter and they get transported somewhere else.
The group are now transported to a different room of Valen's fortress and just then Psycho Master appears.
"Thank you all for coming." Psycho Master said bowing.
"Where is Doll Master?" Rue asked.
"My master has left for Valen's sanctum. You cannot follow him. I am ordered to stop anyone from ever getting closer." Psycho Master said.
"I don't care if you are. I'll fight anything that stands in my way." Rue said.
"That will include you if you don't get out of our way." Knuckles said.
"I will not stand aside. I will guard my master to the very end." Psycho Master said as he creates a walled barrier around himself and the group. "You will not advance or escape. I shall use my powers to destroy you." Psycho Master said.
"That's your duty then?" Espio asked.
"Yes. I am repaying my debt as well. I owe everything to Doll Master. I do nothing but repay him. His wishes are my wishes. I serve to the end. That is my destiny. You, Rue, are Doll Master's brother. I shall exert myself to the utmost. Behold my greatest power." Psycho Master said as he opens his eyes. "Prepare to die." Psycho Master said.
Psycho Master teleports himself and then reappears behind the group and unleashes a shock wave but the group dodge the shock wave and Rue tries to slash with his sword but Psycho Master disappears and then reappears and lifts Rue with telekinesis and tosses Rue to the walled barrier but Cream heals Rue and then sends Cheese to attack while Espio throws five shurikens but Psycho Master teleports again and then reappears and unleashes another shock wave but Knuckles delivers a headbutt and strikes at Psycho Master who tosses Knuckles aside but Alibaba uses Amon's fire to strike at Psycho Master while Morgiana delivers a strong flip kick but Psycho Master teleports away and then unleashes a powerful shock wave at the two but Banjo has Kazooie charge at Psycho Master while Grace tail whips but Psycho Master tosses them aside but Carmelita shoots five electric shots from her shock pistol at Psycho Master but Psycho Master teleports away again and unleashes another shock wave but Aang and Katara bend water and send a stream of water at Psycho Master while Zuko delivers a flame kick but Psycho Master unleashes more shock waves at the three but Ken unleashes magic music waves and then casts Gravity but Psycho Master lifts Ken and tosses him to the walled barrier but Noel casts Cure on Ken and then slashes at Psycho Master with Radiant Salvation but Psycho Master teleports himself away and then reappears and tries to toss Noel away but Noel casts Thunder while Rue slashes with his sword and they finish off Psycho Master.
"Impossible..." Psycho Master said kneeling down.
"Get out of our way." Rue said.
"Very well. I cannot stop you with my powers. But you are still no match for Doll Master. He will destroy you." Psycho Master said as he teleports away.
"Let's hurry. We have to find Doll Master and the Dewprism." Carmelita said.
"She's right. Let's go, Rue." Noel said.
"Yeah." Rue said as the group leave the room.
In a room that looks like a giant hallway Doll Master is near the exit of the hallway.
"At last, the final seal has been broken. I shall now resurrect Valen beyond this gate. I shall finally fulfill my duty." Doll Master said.
"Doll Master!" A voice called and Doll Master sees the group arriving.
"Rue. The Key child. You have defeated Psycho Master. You never cease to amaze me." Doll Master said.
"You won't be amazed for long after we kick your as..." Ken was cut off by Doll Master.
"You must accept the truth. You cannot defeat me. Rue, you and I are the same. Our sole purpose is to resurrect Valen. We were born to fulfill this duty. You cannot deny it. Fate has reunited us again. Valen and his Dewprism lie beyond this gate. Let us go there together." Doll Master said.
"No. That's not my destiny. I don't care if I'm Valen's doll. I've come here for Claire. Not Valen. Saving Claire is my destiny." Rue said.
"As I have said, killing her was an accident. I know what you want. Come with me." Doll Master said.
"No. Even Claire does come back, I'll never forgive you. I'll defeat you and get Claire back myself." Rue said.
"So be it. I shall end this then! Rest assured, I will not use the spell to seal your powers. Rather, I will destroy you and your friends with this!" Doll Master said as he unleashes his giant hand. "This is how it started and now it will how it ends. I'll you the same way I killed Claire. And for the sake of the Fearmongers, I shall destroy the Key girl and her wretched friends." Doll Master said as he attacks the group.
Doll Master grows wings on his back and flies in the air and swoops down at the group to strike with his big hand but Rue aerial slashes with his sword and manages to bring Doll Master down but Doll Master charges at Rue and grabs Rue and electrocutes him but Katara uses her Waterbending to heal Rue and then throws ice needles at Doll Master who unleashes light orbs from the ground to get the group but Aang delivers air slashes while Zuko unleashes a jet of fire but Doll Master swipes at the two with his big hand but Morgiana delivers strong punches and then delivers a powerful spin kick while Alibaba roundhouse slashes with his knife but Doll Master flies in the air and swoops down at the group again but Carmelita shoots electric shots from her shock pistol while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs but Doll Master slams his big hand on the ground and causes a shaking but Knuckles double punches and then delivers a headbutt while Espio delivers multi ninja kicks but Doll Master unleashes light orbs from the ground to lift the group but Cream unleashes Omochao Bomb and it explodes but Doll Master charges at the group and delivers a powerful punch with his big hand but Grace uses Tackle while Ken throws magic music bombs but Doll Master flies in the air again and fires magic shots but Noel casts Gravity and brings Doll Master down and then Noel slashes with Radiant Salvation.
Doll Master retaliates with grabbing Noel and electrocutes her but Rue transforms into a Dark Knight Black Xeti and swings his sword at Doll Master making him stumble back but Doll Master slams his big hand on the group and causes a shaking but Morgiana delivers a leaping kick at Doll Master while Carmelita delivers a spin kick but Doll Master swipes with his big hand at the group but Alibaba uses Amon's fire and strikes at Doll Master while Espio slashes with his shuriken but Doll Master flies in the air and shoots magic shots at the group but Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Earth but Doll Master swipes at Ken with his big hand but Knuckles uses Drill Punch and knocks Doll Master back but Doll Master charges at Knuckles and delivers a powerful punch of his own but Grace uses Bite while Aang creates a tornado and lifts Doll Master but Doll Master unleashes light orbs from the ground to lift the group but Banjo has Kazooie triple peck while Cream and Cheese spin together and strike at Doll Master but Doll Master delivers a telekinetic shove to push the group back but Katara sends a stream of water while Zuko lashes with his flame whips but Doll Master slams his big hand on the ground again and delivers a shock wave but Noel uses Edge Slash to strike at Doll Master who retaliates with his swipe with his big hand.
The group avoid his big hand swipe and Ken bashes at Doll Master with his guitar and then casts Blizzard but Doll Master unleashes magic pillars from the ground to send the group upward but the group recover and Banjo has Kazooie charge while Aang unleashes whirlwinds but Doll Master fires magic shots at the group and then charges at them for another big punch but Katara uses Freeze allowing Knuckles to use Uppercut while Morgiana delivers a flip kick while Grace tail whips but Doll Master creates dark orbs and they appear above the group and rain down on them but the group avoid the dark orbs and Alibaba performs a somersault slash with his knife while Zuko slashes with his broadswords and then delivers a flame kick but Doll Master swipes with his big hand but Carmelita pistol whips while Espio delivers palm strikes but Doll Master flies in the air and rains down more dark orbs at the group but Cream unleashes Aero to protect everyone and then sends Cheese to attack while Rue transforms into a Vampirebat Black Xeti and delivers a sonic scream and sends Doll Master down but Doll Master charges at Rue to deliver another punch but Noel delivers a slash with Radiant Salvation but Doll Master garbs Noel's Keyblade but Noel frees herself and delivers a diagonal slash to strike at Doll Master who stumbles back but unleashes more magic pillars from below the group and send them in the air again.
The group recover from Doll Master's magic pillar attacks but Doll Master flies in the air and fires a magic beam at the group who dodge but Cream flies in the air and sends Cheese to attack Doll Master who swipes at her with his big hand but Espio uses Leaf Swirl while Carmelita fires four electric shots from her shock pistol but Doll Master slams his big hand on the ground three times this time and unleashes shock waves but Ken casts Fire and then casts Earth while Rue slashes with his sword but Doll Master shoves them back with telekinetic force but Aang throws air balls while Knuckles triple punches and then delivers a spin punch but Doll Master fires magic shots but Morgiana uses Battle Cry while Grace uses Growl but Doll Master swipes with his big hand again at the group but Alibaba roundhouse slashes with his knife while Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs but Doll Master flies in then and then delivers a big hand slam on the ground and creates a massive shaking but Banjo and Kazooie roll at Doll Master while Katara water whips but Doll Master rains down more dark orbs at the group but Noel uses Strike Raid and strikes at Doll Master but Doll Master grabs Noel and electrocutes her and tosses her away but she recovers but Doll Master swipes at the group wit his big hand and then shoots magic shots at the group but Rue slashes with his sword followed by a wide slash while Zuko unleashes two jets of fire while Katara throws water discs while Aang unleashes whirlwinds while Morgiana delivers a spin kick while Alibaba uses Amon's fire to strike while Carmelita pistol whips while Knuckles delivers a headbutt while Cream unleashes Omochao Bomb while Espio throws four shurikens while Grace uses Tackle while Banjo has Kazooie triple peck while Ken unleashes magic music waves while Noel slashes with Radiant Salvation and then uses Spin Slash and the group finish off Doll Master.
"This is nothing. I cannot lose. My duty must be fulfilled." Doll Master said.
"It's over. You can't beat Rue or us." Noel said.
"Nonsense! I'll fight until I win! I must fulfill my duty!" Doll Master said.
"As long as you're tied to your duty, you can't defeat us." Rue said.
"You and your men fight because you believe it's your duty. Rue doesn't." Katara said.
"What do you mean Rue does not believe his duty? At the Book of Cosmos, Rue told me saving Claire was his duty." Doll Master said.
"That's what I used to believe. Not anymore. It's not a duty. I'm saving Claire because someone told me to. It's my will. It's the will that comes from my heart." Rue said.
"You see, Doll Master, Rue is not tied to his duty anymore. As long as Rue has his will, he will go on, no matter what he faces." Espio said.
"You believe you and Rue are Valen's servants. He doesn't. It doesn't matter if Rue was created or not. He'll live on his will. Not Valen's." Noel said.
"Rue's will...I fight to fulfill my duty. Rue fights by his will and he won with your help. I've sacrificed everything for Valen. My will, my name...I believed it was the right thing to do. Perhaps killing Claire and joining forces with the Fearmongers led to my demise... The death of Claire sparked in Rue's will. If my life stone worked, I wouldn't have to come after you three years ago. If Claire wasn't killed, your will would have remained dormant. If I could have broken the seal, we wouldn't have met. I am nothing more than a failed creation. How I wish I wasn't born." Doll Master said as he collapses on the ground.
"Man, what a bastard..." Ken said.
"I sort of feel sorry for Doll Master." Aang said.
"Well, we can't just stand here now. Let's go find Dewprism." Knuckles said and the group go to the gate.
"Claire, I'm almost there..." Rue said.
The group are now in a sanctum and they see an altar that is holding a sphere containing three triangles.
"This must be the Dewprism..." Noel said.
"At last, my son arrives." A voice said and the altar reveals a man wearing a white and purple robe.
"That's Valen?" Rue asked.
"Yes. The greatest Aeon of all time. I grant you the honor of my presence." The man named Valen said. "Rue, you have overcome many trials to return here. I commend your undying loyalty." Valen said.
"This doesn't make sense. I thought Doll Master said you were trapped in another dimension." Zuko said.
"I was resurrected when the seal at the lake ruins was broken, but my resurrection is not complete. Behold..." Valen disappears but then reappears. "You see, there is no body. It is no more. My spirit only remains. I have awaited you for that reason, Rue. You have done your duty well." Valen said.
"I don't care about my duty. I just want Claire back." Rue said.
"Please, Valen. This is why Rue is here. Please bring Claire back to life." Noel said.
"Her spirit rests here." Rue said pointing at his hat.
"That is all? Very well. I shall grant you your wish. I cannot use the Dewprism without a physical body. I need your help in resurrecting her." Valen said.
"Of course, but what do I do?" Rue asked.
"The life stone on your forehead is a fragment of the Dewprism. Pray, my son. Your noble wish will awaken the Dewprism. You have the power to control the greates Aeon[relic]." Valen said.
"Okay." Rue said as he deeply thinks.
"Pray with your all. The Dewprism will answer your wish." Valen said.
The spirit of Claire leaves Rue's forehead and it goes into the Dewprism and then the Dewprism brings forth a dormant woman.
"Claire!" Rue said.
"That's her, huh?" Kazooie asked.
"Who knew that actually can that?" Alibaba asked.
"I can't believe it. I thought I'd never see her again..." Rue said.
"Magnificent. The Dewprism has unified the forces of nature to create a new life. The body is composed of the purest elements. It's perfect." Valen said.
"Um, not to ruin your happy moment, Rue, but where the hell's Valen?" Ken asked.
"At last, my spirit has found a new home." A voice said.
Just then Claire opens her eyes and then her body levitates.
"Claire?! What's going on?" Rue asked.
"My time has come! Resurrection at last!" 'Claire' said.
"Oh, no...I think that's Valen!" Noel said.
"He must have taken Claire's body and is using it for himself!" Aang said.
"Yes. This is my body now. Rejoice, my son. The Dewprism has answered your prayers. In resurrecting this woman, you have saved me. You have fulfilled your true duty." Valen said.
"True duty?" Rue asked.
"Yes. Resurrecting me was not only your duty. Dewprism is the essence of life and force. One cannot use it without a physical body. For me to rule the heavens and the earth, I needed a new body to use the Dewprism. I created you for that reason: To break the seal and provide me a new body. That was your true duty: To restore my physical life." Valen said.
"Why Claire?! Why couldn't you use my body?" Rue asked.
"Take caution in your tone, my son. I expect gratitude and nothing less for granting you your pathetic wish." Valen said.
"Bastard!" Ken said.
"My spirit and this body make a perfect match. I shall now rejoin with Dewprism." Valen said.
"Get out of Claire!" Rue demanded.
"You evil...! Rue came here for Claire! He did not come here for you to use his friend's body like a puppet!" Noel said.
"How dare you even speak to me, insolent child! I am Rue's creator. You have no right to decide what he does! His existence is to serve me." Valen said.
"No! My will brought me here!" Rue said.
"Silence! This is your final warning! You are my slave and nothing else." Valen said.
"Rue is not your slave!" Morgiana said.
"Enough! I tolerate you no longer! Die along with your pathetic friends!" Valen said.
"I don't think so..." Noel said as she unleashes a light ray from Radiant Salvation at Claire's body.
"You miserable..." Valen was cut off by something. "What?! My spirit departs?!" Valen's spirit is now out Claire's body.
"How did that happen?" Carmelita asked.
"Blast! A human body cannot sustain my spirit! I need a doll's body. I shall release this body and take yours." Valen said
"What?! No!" Cream said.
"You can't just take Rue's body for yourself!" Banjo said.
"He is my slave. He cannot defy me. Gizmo=Gia=Gias! To you born of dew, I command. Accept your destiny and release your powers!" Valen chanted.
"No, that spell..." Noel said and Rue is trapped in a barrier.
"What the hell?!" Ken asked.
"This is a doll-binding spell. Not even your will can break it. This is for defying me. You, Rue, will be my tool until the very end." Valen said.
"Rue, no!" Noel said.
"Gizmo=Gia=Gias! To you born of dew, I command. Accept your destiny and...release your powers!" A voice chanted.
"Huh?" Noel asked and the group see Doll Master chanting the spell.
"Doll Master?!" Katara asked shocked.
"Ruecian! How dare you defy me as well!" Valen said.
"What are you doing? Is that all you have?" Doll Master asked.
"It is useless. He'll never break my spell." Valen said.
"Show him your true powers! Rue, you have the power to beat him. What happened to your will? You said your will can overcome anything." Doll Master said.
"You useless...DIE!" Valen yelled as he unleashes a magic attack and strikes Doll Master.
Just then Rue is freed from the barrier and strikes at Valen.
"What?! How can a doll...?!" Valen stops talking. "No! My spirit is breaking down! I am fading away! Never! I will vanish to a mere doll or lesser beings! Alas, I have no choice. I must assume a new form. My Dewprism will grant me a new form. The Dewprism is the light of the world. With the power of the Dewprism, I shall become the light of the world. I shall become one with the Dewprism." Valen said as he goes to the Dewprism.
"This is not good..." Espio said.
"Doll Master...!" Noel said as she runs to Doll Master sand tries to cast Cure.
"Don't bother, Key girl. I might as well accept my fate. Rue has done it. His will broken even Valen's spell. His will freed us from this cursed fate." Doll Master said.
"Doll Master, why? Why did you help me?" Rue asked.
"Because you're my brother..." Doll Master answered and turns to Noel. "I seem to have misjudged you, Key girl. You are not a threat, but a bringer of hope to hearts everywhere. I know you can help Rue stop Valen. I know you can even defeat the Fearmongers. Please, save this world..." Doll Master said as he starts to fade. "Farewell..." Doll Master said as he fades completely.
"...Brother." Rue said.
Just then a shaking occurs.
"I shall be reborn! I shall become the light of the world! I shall become a god!" Valen said.
"That can't happen!" Alibaba said.
"Rue...let's finish this..." Noel said.
"Yeah. Let's go." Rue said as the Dewprism transports the group.
Okay. Really long chapter. And cliffhanger! You guys thought this was a conclusion? I wish. Next one will be the conclusion. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next time, Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Rue fight against Valen and try to stop him from becoming a god. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Bye for now.