Chapter 31: Rue's Reunion
Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Rue are transported to what looks like a round arena and they see what looks like a giant flying creature.
"Is that Valen?" Aang asked.
"I'm sure it is. We have to stop him..." Noel said.
"I agree. Let's end this." Rue said.
Valen's new form attempts to reel the group in and sends out shock waves to strike at the group but they avoid the shock waves and Rue strikes with his sword but Valen transforms into a four legged creature and pounces at the group but they dodge the pouncing but Valen charges at them but Banjo has Kazooie charge back while Knuckles uses Drill Punch but Valen transforms into a winged creature and fires shots from his talons but Cream sends Cheese to attack while Morgiana delivers a strong flip kick but Valen transforms into a four armed creature and shoots homing shots at the group but Carmelita shoots four electric shots from her shock pistol while Espio throws four shurikens but Valen turns back into the four legged creature and pounces at the group but Grace uses Tackle while Aang unleashes four rocks and throws them but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and grabs Aang but Zuko delivers a flame kick to strike at Valen while Katara throws ice needles but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and charges at the group but Alibaba slashes with his knife while Ken bashes with his guitar and then casts Thunder but Valen transforms back into the floating creature and shoots spread shots but Noel aerial slashes with Radiant Salvation and then casts Blizzard to strike at Valen but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and fires homing shots at the group.
The group dodge the homing shots and Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and pounces at the group and keeps pouncing at the group but Morgiana delivers a leap strong kick to strike at Valen while Grace tail whips but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and shoots shots at the group who dodge and Rue slashes with his sword while Ken shoots magic music notes but Valen grabs Ken but Noel slashes with Radiant Salvation and then uses Edge Slash but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots but Espio slashes with his shuriken and then delivers multi ninja kicks while Carmelita pistol whips but Valen transforms back into the floating creature and shoots spread shots at the group and then tries to reel them int and unleashes shock waves but Alibaba roundhouse slashes with his knife while Katara throws water balls but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and tries to grab the group but Knuckles uses Uppercut while Aang unleashes whirlwinds but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots at the group but Cream unleashes Omochao Bomb and it explodes but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and pounces at the group and then attempts to charge at the group.
The group avoid Valen's charging but Valen keeps charging at the group but Noel triple slashes with Radiant Salvation and then delivers a swing slash but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and tries to grab Noel but Rue aerial slashes with his sword but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots at the group but Ken unleashes magic music waves while Alibaba uses Amon's fire to strike at Valen but Valen transforms back into the floating creature and shoots spread shots at the group who dodge but Valen attempts to reel them in and unleashes shock waves but Carmelita delivers a spin kick while Banjo has Kazooie to triple peck but Valen but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and pounces at the group again but Katara water whips Valen while Cream and Cheese spin together and they strike at Valen but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and shoots shots at the group but Grace uses Bite while Zuko slashes with his broadswords and then unleashes two jets of fire but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots but Morgiana uses Battle Cry while Espio delivers ninja palm strikes but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and charges at the group but Knuckles double punches and the delivers a headbutt while Aang creates a tornado but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots but they dodge but Valen keeps shooting homing shot at the group who attempt to strike.
Valen avoids the group's attacks and then keeps shooting homing shots but Cream unleashes Aero on the group for protection and then sends Cheese to attack but Valen keeps shooting homing shots but Carmelita shoots four electric shots from her shock pistol but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and tries to grab the group but they escaped from being grabbed but Valen shoots shots at the group but Grace uses Growl while Zuko lashes with his flame whips but Valen transforms back into the four legged creature and pounces at the group but Aang unleashes an earthquake while Banjo and Kazooie roll at Valen but Valen transforms back into the floating creature and reels in the group in while shooting spread shots but Ken bashes with his guitar and then casts Fire while Knuckles uses Drill Punch but Valen transforms back into the winged creature and shoots shots but Morgiana delivers punches and then delivers a flip kick while Katara throws water discs but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots at the group but Espio throws four shurikens while Alibaba roundhouse slashes with his knife but Valen transforms back into the floating creature and reels the group in and then unleashes shock waves but Rue slashes with his sword while Noel uses Spin Slash and then casts Gravity but Valen transforms back into the four armed creature and shoots homing shots but Rue aerial slashes with his sword while Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs while Katara throws ice daggers while Aang unleashes whirlwinds while Morgiana delivers a spin kick while Alibaba uses Amon's fire to strike while Carmelita pistol whips while Knuckles uses Uppercut while Cream unleashes Omochao Bomb and it explodes while Espio slashes with his shuriken and then multi ninja kicks while Grace uses Tackle while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs while Ken throws magic music bombs while Noel aerial slashes with Radianr Salvation and then uses Strike Raid and the group finish off Valen who is no exploding.
"NOOOOOOO!" Valen shouted as the Dewprism leaves Valen.
"Dewprism?!" Rue asked.
"It's over, Valen..." Noel said.
"Dewprism is my light! My everything! No one shall have it! No one! It's coming with me to my dimension! With the Dewprism, I am immortal! I shall fulfill my destiny!" Valen said.
The group are transported back to Valen's sanctum.
"Claire!" Rue said.
"She's still here." Alibaba said.
"Claire! Wake up! I guess I failed again..." Rue said but then he hears something. "She's alive! She's breathing!" Rue said.
"I guess she's just unconscious." Katara said.
"That means the Dewprism really worked!" Rue said.
"That's great, Rue." Knuckles said.
Just then a shaking occurs.
"Now what the hell's goin' on?!" Ken asked.
"I think the fortress is collapsing..." Banjo said.
"We should get out of here." Espio said.
"Right. I'll take Claire with us." Rue said.
"Sounds good. Now hurry." Zuko said.
The group start to escape from Valen's fortress and return to the room where they fought Psycho Master but then Heartless appear.
"Get out of our way!" Kazooie said.
"Mint to the rescue!" Mint said as she appears and defeats the Heartless.
"Not you again... Hold on, how the hell did you get here?! We ABANDONED you!" Ken said.
"I'm guessing that's Claire? So, Rue, you used the Dewprism and got your wish?" Mint asked.
"And what if he did?" Katara asked.
"That means the Dewprism WORKS!" Mint cheered.
"She's going ask for what I think she's gonna ask..." Alibaba said.
"Let me use the Dewprism now! The time has come for world domination!" Mint said.
"Um, Miss Mint. The Dewprism is gone now..." Cream said and Mint is shocked.
"WHAT?! How is it gone?!" Mint demanded.
"It disappeared after we defeated Valen." Noel answered.
"No...NO! IT'S NOT FAIR! WHAT ABOUT ME?!" Mint demanded.
"Hey, stop sulking like a little whiny bi..." Ken was cut off by another shaking.
"We need to hurry and go. Forget about the Dewprism, Mint." Rue said.
"How can I forget about it?! I never got a chance to use it!" Mint said.
"Shut up and come on!" Carmelita said.
The group continue to leave Valen's fortress and they get near the transport exit but as Mint gets there first the shaking causes rocks to fall between the group and Mint.
"No!" Mint said as she leaves and finds Rod. "Rod, we have a problem!" Mint said.
"What is it? Where're Noel and Rue? What's up with this place?" Rod asked.
"They're still inside. A bunch of boulders came down and trapped them. We have to get them out of here! Crash them with your ship!" Mint said.
"I can't get through that puny gate." Rod said.
"Then blow them up with your cannons!" Mint said.
"Are you blind? My baby has no cannons!" Rod said and the shaking gets worse. "We have to go!" Rod said.
"I'm not going! I'm not leaving them!" Mint said.
"There's no time to argue! Let's go!" Rod said as he grabs Mint and gets on the Pulsar-Inferno Typhoon Omega. "Noel, Rue, sorry." Rod said as he takes off with Mint.
The group are still trapped behind the boulders.
"Ken and I can cast Earth on the boulders and go, Claire..." Noel stops talking.
"Just do it and go." Rue said.
"No! We're NOT leaving you and Claire behind!" Knuckles said.
"Please. Noel, you still have your own journey. I've came here for Claire. If I have to die along with Claire, then so be it." Rue said.
"Rue..." Noel stops talking.
Just then Psycho Master appears.
"The hell?!" Ken asked.
"Why are you here?" Morgiana asked.
Psycho Master unleashes something and the group are being transported out of the fortress.
"Farewell, my lord...Ruecian..." Psycho Master said.
The fortress of Valen starts to explode and is no longer in the sky.
Later on the group are back in the inn and they look around.
"I see you're all okay now." A voice said and the group see Mel.
"M-Mel...!" Noel said.
"It's good to know you're all doing fine. You have been out for the past three days." Mel said.
"Three freakin' days?! Ya kiddin'?!" Ken asked shocked.
"Valen's fortress was destroyed three days ago. You all were unconscious over by the lakeside and Elena found you thee. She came to my atelier and I started treating you." Mel said.
"Thank you..." Noel said.
"What happened to Claire?" Rue asked.
"Don't worry. Claire was found at the lakeside too. She's alive, but is still unconscious." Mel said.
"Did you try anything?" Rue asked.
"I've tried a lot of different treatments, but nothing. She may never wake." Mel answered.
"But where is she?" Cream asked.
"She's resting at Klaus' house." Mel answered.
"Well, she's still alive. That's what matters." Rue said.
"Well, I'll be on my way. My job is done here. You'll be fine." Mel said.
"Thank you, Mel." Rue said.
"Bye, everyone." Mel said as she leaves.
"Now what do we do?" Aang asked.
"I guess we should look around town." Katara said.
The group leave the inn and go to Klaus' house and find Klaus.
"Welcome back, everyone. I hope you're alright." Klaus said.
"Noel and Rue are here?!" A voice asked excited and Prima Doll comes running to the group.
"Prima. You're back to normal." Noel said.
"Yeah. Fancy Mel used her magic to fix me. I'm so happy to see you." Prima Doll said.
"I assume you're here to see Claire?" Klaus asked.
"Yes. Is she okay?" Rue asked.
"She's fine, but she's still sleeping." Klaus answered.
"Can I see her?" Rue asked.
"It's best you don't." Klaus said.
"Not right now anyway." Prima Doll said.
"Don't worry. Mira and Elena are taking care of her." Klaus said.
"Hey! Guess what? I have a family now!" Prima Doll said.
"Huh? You do?" Alibaba asked.
"We decided to welcome Prima Doll into the family. Elena is happy. She always wanted a brother." Klaus said.
"I won't be alone anymore!" Prima Doll said.
"I'm happy for you, Prima..." Noel said.
"Me too." Rue said.
"Claire will be fine. Just wait a little longer and get some fresh air?" Klaus said.
"Okay." Rue said.
The group go back outside and explore around Carona but just then Noel's Keyblade starts to react to something.
"My...Keyblade..." Noel said.
"What's going on with it?" Banjo asked.
"I don't know. I think it's leading me to the lakeside..." Noel said.
"Well, let's go see." Katara said.
The group go to the lakeside and they don't see Maya's tower anymore but they see the lake ruins still in the middle of the lake.
"Why did your Keyblade lead us here?" Ken asked.
"I don't know..." Noel said but then the lake ruins start to glow and in the lake ruins reveals to be the Keyhole and Noel's Keyblade points up into the air and unleashes a light beam and it goes into the Keyhole in the lake ruins and the Keyhole is now sealed and Carona is safe from the darkness.
"What happened?" Rue asked.
"I think my Keyblade just locked another Keyhole..." Noel answered.
"That's good. That means the Black Xetis and the Heartless won't be here anymore." Espio said.
"Let's go back. I don't think there's anything left to do." Zuko said.
The group return to Carona.
"Hey!" A voice called and the group see Mint running to the group. "About time you got up. I thought you were already dead." Mint said.
"You were...worried about us?" Noel asked.
"Please. I wasn't worried about any of you one bit." Mint said.
"Oh, thanks. The feeling's mutual, floozy!" Ken said.
"Whatever. Anyway, I'm leaving." Mint said.
"Where are you going?" Knuckles asked.
"Back home. Maya's going back, so I guess I gotta too. I haven't been back since two years. After I kick back and relax a little, I'm going back to [relic] hunting. I'm gonna find a powerful [relic] that's better than Dewprism. THE WORLD WILL BE MINE!" Mint said as she laughs.
"Not that again..." Alibaba said.
"She's crazy." Zuko said.
"You guys are gonna help me." Mint said.
"Why should we?" Kazooie asked.
"Because you owe me. Rue got Claire back with the Dewprism and I got nothing." Mint said.
"Oh, boo-hoo for you!" Ken said.
"I worked hard and you got the reward!" Mint said.
"Hey, Rue worked even harder." Alibaba said.
"If I find out anything about a [relic], I'm contacting you. See you." Mint said as she leaves.
"She's bossy to the end." Rue said.
The group explore around the town and then they arrive at the tavern and they find Belle and Duke.
"Look who's here?" Duke said.
"So, you got what you wanted, huh? Good for you. Now that we know you're okay, I guess we'll be leaving." Belle said.
"Why's that?" Aang asked.
"Because now that Valen's [relic] is gone, there's no point being here. We'll find our treasure somewhere else." Belle answered.
"Kills me without having to settle my score with you two." Duke said to Noel and Rue. "I guess we'll settle it sometime. You're both my rivals forever. I'll beat you both. I promise you." Duke said.
"How determined. I'll wait for you. Don't take too long." Belle said.
"I'll wait another day." Duke said.
"Whatever works for you, wimp." Belle said.
"Um, I know you were against us, but thank you..." Noel said.
"No need to thank us. It was actually pretty fun. C'mon, Duke. We're outta here." Belle said.
"Yes, Milady." Duke said.
"Take care." Rue said.
"Yeah. See ya some other time." Belle said.
The group leave the tavern and they go to the grass field where they find Rod.
"Good to see you're all okay." Rod said.
"Hello, Rod." Noel said.
"If you're looking for a fight, I don't have time. I have a lot of work to do. My baby needs lots of fixing. I got ways to go." Rod said.
"So you're leaving?" Banjo asked.
"Yeah. Rod the Blade Star can't stay in one place for too long." Rod said.
"Well, good luck, Rod and thank you for all your help." Noel said.
"Hey, it's nothing. I think we'll bump into each other again. We'll meet again because we have heart! I'll be able to find you just by seeking your heart." Rod said.
"That's cool. Well, see ya, Rod." Ken said.
The group leave the grassy field and they return to town.
"I wonder if we can see Claire now?" Rue asked.
"Let's go ask." Noel said.
The group return to Klaus' house and they find Klaus and Mira.
"Is it okay for me to see Claire now?" Rue asked.
"I'm sorry. Can you wait a little longer?" Mira asked.
"Okay. We'll be back." Rue said.
The group are back outside.
"I'm sure there is a reason why you can't see Claire yet..." Noel said.
"I know, but it's been so long. I want to at least talk to her again..." Rue said.
"Rue!" A voice called and the group turn to see Mira, Elena, and Claire who is now conscious.
"I thought she was unconscious." Rue said.
"She woke up before you guys did." Prima Doll said.
"We're sorry. We wanted to tell you, but Claire told us to wait." Elena said.
"Why?" Rue asked.
"Because...I got scared. It has been three years and I wasn't ready to see you yet." Claire answered.
"Oh..." Rue said.
"Girls are so weird." Ken said.
"Shut up." Morgiana said as she stomps on Ken's foot making him wince in pain while Carmelita pistol whips Ken in his head while Katara water whips Ken's head and Kazooie pecks Ken's head.
"OWW!" Ken whined.
"I'm sorry I kept you worried, Rue." Claire said.
"I just wanted to see if you were okay." Rue said.
"I am okay. I was worried before seeing you again. It's been so long since the last time I saw you. I was worried that after three years, you would have changed. But now I'm not. You've just grown a little." Claire said.
"It has been so long and now my heart feels funny." Rue said.
"Don't worry. We can be together again. I woe everything to you and your new friends." Claire said looking at the group. "Thank you all so much for helping Rue with what he's been through. Rue's really lucky to have friends like you." Claire said.
"It was our pleasure, Claire..." Noel said.
"Noel, thank you. All of you. I never got that chance to say it. You've all helped me through this just to find the Dewprism and help get Claire back. You've risked your lives to help me. Thank you." Rue said.
"That's what friends do for each other, Rue." Noel said.
"Now that you got Claire back, I guess that's it for you." Katara said.
"Yeah." Rue said.
Meanwhile at the dark room the projection of the group turns off.
"Foolish Doll Master. You have allowed your brother's will to lead you to your demise. You're as weak as I have imagined." Nightmare said.
"More Keyholes are being sealed by her. Why does she keep doin' this?! I hate her!" Porky said.
"Silence yourself, Porky. Her demise will come." Nightmare said.
"I hope so. I'm goin' back to the tormenting chamber to see how my 'friend' is enduring my tortures. Just hearin' scream gives me goosebumps." Porky said.
"Be gone." Nightmare said as Porky leaves. "Tora should have the next Heart Crystal. I shall await his arrival." Nightmare said.
Back at Carona the group tell Rue that they have to leave.
"I guess it's time for us to be going too." Noel said.
"Good luck on your journey, Noel. I hope you find your brother." Rue said.
"I know I will. Take care of yourself, Rue." Noel said.
The group start to leave Carona and return to the forest.
"So, you had fun on your little treasure hunt?" A voice asked and the group see Tora.
"You again?" Knuckles asked.
"I can't believe Doll Master failed. He even changed himself? The hell, Noel? Why do you keep goin' around and change people? That's stupid." Tora said.
"Get lost." Alibaba said.
"Sure. I'll be going with this." Tora said taking out what looks like a Heart Crystal that's violet.
"A Heart Crystal!" Carmelita said.
"Yep. This was actually a reward for helping Doll Master try to break the seal at the lake ruins. His sacrifice won't be in vain. Actually, it can be since I don't give a damn whether he lives or dies as long as our plan is happening." Tora said.
"No...!" Noel said as she tries to take the Heart Crystal but Tora disappears.
"Damn him!" Ken said.
"This is not good for us. The Fearmongers' count of the Heart Crystals are higher than ours. We must hurry to a new world." Espio said.
"Yes..." Noel said as she uses Radiant Salvation to create a light portal and the group go into the light portal and leave Carona.
Finally! That concludes Noel's time in the Threads of Fate world! Oh, my God! I LOVED doing this! This was fun for me! I hope you enjoyed this chapter and the group's time in that world. Next time, Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Alibaba, Morgiana, Aang, Katara, and Zuko go to a new world and meet a new friend and help him find talismans. I'll see you in the next chapter. Bye for now.