Chapter 12: Shimmer Town
Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm leave the Dragon Realms/Forgotten Worlds and are back in the space area and Ky and Elena revert back into their human forms.
The group start looking for the next world to visit.
"What next world should we go to?" Elena asked and Ky finds a world that has what looks like a town.
"We could go to that one over there." Ky suggested, pointing at the world with a town.
"That sounds good." Tails said.
"Fine by me." Shadow said.
"Pika." Storm said.
"Okay. Let's go." Ky said, as he uses his Keyblade to create another light beam at the world, makes another portal, and the group follow the light trail.
The portal appears in a town square and Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm fly out of the portal and it disappears.
(World of Shimmer Town)
(Field Theme: Day in Shimmer Town)
(Town Square)
"Hmm. This looks like a nice town." Ky said and Tails activates his techno map.
"According to my techno map, we're in a town called Shimmer Town." Tails said.
"I can understand the name. It does look shimmering." Max said.
"Pikachu." Storm said, admiring the town.
"We should see if there are any Heartless or Black Xetis around here." Blaze said.
"Good idea." Ky said.
The group start to explore around Shimmer Town to make sure there are no Heartless or Black Xetis in town and they continue by heading for the next area.
(Court)
The group arrive at what looks like an empty court and while they are exploring around the court they see three people.
One is a young man with spiky black hair, green eyes, wearing an orange T-shirt with a white skull and crossbones, blue pants, and black shoes.
The second person is another young man with semi-long brown hair, green eyes, wearing a red sleeveless shirt with black trims, green camouflage pants, black boots, and a dog tag around his neck.
The third and last person is a female with long crimson hair, wearing a navy blue tank-top, dark grey pants, and shades over her eyes.
"Hey! What're you and your gang think you're doing in our hangout?!" The first male demanded.
"We're just taking a look around if you don't mind." Ky answered.
"I wouldn't get snarky if I were you, boy." The first male warned.
"If you mess with Jake and us, you eat the dirt!" The second male said.
"Gee. I'm so scared of the 'mighty' Jake and you guys. I seriously don't have time for you three. We have STUFF do to." Ky said.
"You trying to pick a fight? That's not a smart idea." Jake said.
"We're not here to fight." Tails said.
"But if you want a fight, I'll be very happy to give you one." Shadow said, getting into his fighting stance.
"We're not fighting them, Shadow." Blaze said.
"Unless you want things to be worse for you, then I'd suggest you mind your own business." Elena said.
"That's it. You asked for it." Jake said, getting into his fighting stance.
"Fine. Bring it." Ky said, but just then, he sees someone and it looks like a boy walking somewhere. "Huh? Is that...? Guys, forget that punk. We're not wasting time on him and his cronies." Ky said.
"I agree." Shadow said.
"Oh, so now you're gonna chicken out now?" Jake asked.
"Be quiet! If you're not careful, we'll come back for you." Max said.
"Pika! Pika!" Storm said in agreement.
"Looking forward to that, losers." Jake replied.
The group leave the court and start to follow to where the boy Ky thought he saw went to and they arrive at a different part of town.
(Skateboard Park)
The group are now in what looks like a skateboard park, but as they are searching, they start hearing voices.
"What's going on there?" Elena asked.
"Not sure, but do you think we should listen to what someone is trying to say?" Tails asked.
"We'll find out who we're looking for later. We should go see what's going on." Ky said.
The group go through the skateboard park and they find three more people.
One is a boy with blond hair, blue eyes, wearing a black T-shirt with blue and green flames around it, dark green jeans, and black shoes.
The second person is another boy with curly red hair, green eyes, wearing glasses on his face, a green collared shirt with white short sleeves, blue jeans, and white and blue shoes.
The third and last person is a girl with shoulder length brunette hair, green eyes, wearing a yellow tank-top with a flower on it, purple skirt, orange shoes, and earrings on both ears.
The girl is talking to the boys about something.
"C'mon. This has to be a joke, Kate." The first boy said.
"I'm not lying. I saw it with my own eyes, Dustin." The girl named Kate replied.
"You found someone where again?" The second boy asked.
"I saw an insane looking boy going through town and ghosts were following him." Kate answered.
"Ah, you just ate too much candy and now you're full of paranoia." Dustin said.
"I'll stuff you full of candy." Kate threatened.
"Go ahead. You'd be doing me a favor." Dustin replied.
"Ya know, this is starting to sound like one of those scary stories, but I don't think that's the case since I've never heard a story about a boy with ghosts around him." The second boy said.
"A boy with ghosts following him?" Elena asked.
"You don't mean that ghosts are..." Tails stops talking.
"Yeah. The boy part could also mean one thing..." Ky said.
"Huh?" Dustin asked and he sees Ky and his friends. "Hey, you! Who're you and whaddya want?!" Dustin asked annoyed.
"We're just taking a look around here. That's all." Ky answered, rubbing the back of his head.
"Well, this is OUR hangout. You're not allowed here." Dustin said.
"Dustin!" Kate said, putting her hands on her hips.
"What? You'll never know. This kid and his cronies could be with Jake." Dustin said.
"Hey, we're not even friends with that jerk Jake." Ky said.
"Whatever. I still don't like you." Dustin said.
"Feeling's mutual." Ky replied.
"Sorry about Dustin's behavior. You guys new around here? I'm Danny." Danny introduced.
"I'm Kate. The grumpy one's Dustin." Kate introduced. "What're your names?" Kate asked.
"I'm Ky and these are Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm." Ky introduced himself and the others.
"Nice to meet you, Ky. Where'd you come from? You gonna be at our school soon?" Danny asked.
"Um...we're from a town very far away. That, and not really..." Ky answered.
"Oh, okay." Kate said.
"So, Kate, right? You said something about a boy with ghost like creatures with him around town?" Ky asked.
"Oh, you heard? I saw him leave through town and it looked like he was making his way to the old factory for some reason." Kate said.
"What did that boy look like?" Blaze asked.
"Well, although his face was covered in a red hood, he had a really twisted smile on his face, his skin was pale, and his eyes had a very menacing crimson look." Kate explained and Ky had an idea.
Flashback.
Ky remembers the hooded boy attacking him, Griff, and Sophia during the destruction of Requiem City and also saw Zerivk and Ky remembers the name Zervik called the boy.
Flashback End.
"Kaos...!" Ky said, remembering the name with hatred.
"Someone you know?" Kate asked.
"You could say that. You just said he and those ghost creatures are going to some old factory?" Ky asked.
"That's right." Kate answered.
"Where is this old factory?" Max asked.
"Through the town, you should find a field and you'll find a gate that will lead to the factory." Kate answered.
"Got it. Thanks." Ky said.
"Wait. You're going after this boy?" Danny asked.
"Is that a problem?" Ky asked.
"Well, when I saw him, he looked pretty dangerous, like some kind of crazy killer." Kate said.
"I can handle myself. I know what he looks like and I'm more than capable of dealing with him." Ky said.
"If you say so." Dustin said.
"Be careful." Danny said.
"Thanks. We will. Ready?" Ky asked and the others nod.
The group leave the skateboard park and start going through the town.
(Downtown)
The group arrive at the downtown they see a field and they go to the field and while going through the field, Ky can't help but feel like something is not right.
"Ky, what is it?" Elena asked.
"I can swear I'm having a strange feeling." Ky answered.
"What's that?" Tails asked.
"Hmm. I think I'm just imagining things." Ky said, rubbing the back of his head.
"If you say so. We should get back to finding this Kaos guy." Shadow said.
"Wherever he is, I believe the Black Xetis and Heartless will be waiting too." Blaze said.
"Are you sure you know what he looks like, Ky?" Max asked.
"Yeah. I saw him before Requiem City was destroyed by the darkness. He was with a man named Zervik and those two were responsible for taking Griff and my mother." Ky answered.
"Well, if we find him, we should be careful." Elena said.
"Pika." Storm said in agreement.
"You're right. Let's go." Ky said.
(Old Factory Gate)
The group finally arrive at the gate to the old factory and they start searching for Kaos, but as they are searching, Phantom Black Xetis and Zombie Black Xetis appear.
"Great. Just what we need." Shadow said.
"This Kaos is trying to hinder us from getting to him." Elena said.
"Let's deal with those Black Xetis first and then find Kaos." Ky said.
(Battle Theme: Violence in Shimmer Town)
The Phantom Black Xetis attack with their chains while Zombie Black Xetis attack with dance like moves, but Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Strike Raid while Elena shoots multiple magic bolts while Tails fires a laser from his blaster while Blaze uses Fire Drill while Storm uses Skullbash. The Phantoms disappear, but Shadow uses uses Chaos Arrows while Max bashes with his shield, but the Zombies attack the two, but Tails tail swipes while Ky uses Spin Slash, but Zombies attack back, but Storm unleashes electricity while Blaze uses Fire Tornado, but Phantoms attack with black beams. Max uses Shield Missile while Elena casts Thunder while Tails shoots four shots from his blaster, but the Black Xetis keep attacking back, but Ky uses Slide Dash and then attacks with his Keyblade while Elena whacks with her staff and then throws a magic bomb while Max uses Cyclone while Tails throws bombs while Blaze flame kicks while Shadow muti punches and then flip kicks while Storm shoots three electric bolts and the group defeat the Black Xetis.
"That's the last of them." Ky said.
"Let's see if Kaos is in that factory." Shadow said, but just then, more Black Xetis appear.
"Not again..." Elena said.
The Black Xetis start to attack, but but just then, someone appears and attacks the Black Xetis and destroys them and Ky looks at that person and he can't believe his eyes.
"There you are, man. What's happening?" The person asked.
"No...way...GRIFF!" Ky cheered, as he hugs Griff.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, man. Take it easy." Griff said.
"Dude, I've been looking everywhere for you! Where were you?" Ky asked.
"I've...been around. I've had things to do. I was searching for you too." Griff said.
"Wait. Did you find Pax or maybe even Nex?" Ky asked.
"I thought Pax was with you." Griff said and Ky hangs his head down. "Hey, don't worry. I'm sure Pax is okay. He might be looking for us too. Nex is doing the same thing, I'm sure. The four of us will be together again soon. We'll help you find your mother too." Griff said.
"Yeah." Ky said.
"Oh, so this is one of your friends? Hi. I'm Elena." Elena introduced.
"I'm Max." Max introduced.
"Hi. My name's Tails." Tails introduced.
"I'm Blaze the Cat." Blaze introduced.
"Shadow." Shadow introduced.
"This is Storm." Ky introduced Storm.
"Pika." Storm said, waving.
"Nice to meet all of you. Ky, you never said you had more friends." Griff said.
"Yeah. They agreed to help me look for you, Pax, Nex, and my mom." Ky said and Griff nods.
"So, what're you up to?" Griff asked.
"We're going into the factory to look for Kaos. You remember what he looks like, right? That insane looking boy that attacked us along with that man Zervik when our world was in trouble?" Ky said.
"Yeah. I know what you're talking about." Griff said.
"Wanna help us find Kaos? It might be a chance to get him back for taking you away." Ky said.
"Sure." Griff answered.
"Ky, I don't want to try to upset you, but are you sure this is a good idea?" Shadow asked.
"C'mon, Shadow. Griff is one of my best friends. I trust him." Ky said.
"If you say so." Shadow said.
The group and Griff enter through the gate and they make their way into the factory.
(Old Factory)
After entering the factory, the group start to look around the entrance for Kaos, but Phantoms appear and attack, but Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Slide Dash while Elena whacks with her staff while Tails spin tail swipes while Blaze attacks with her claws followed by a flame kick while Storm electric punches while Shadow uses Chaos Spears while Max uses Shield Boomerang while Griff slashes with his knife, defeating the Black Xetis and they keep exploring the factory for Kaos.
(Chemical Room)
The group enter a room that looks like a chemical room and they look around, but Zombies appears and Bats appear and attack the group, but Ky casts Blizzard and then uses Edge Slash to defeat the Zombies and the Bats and they keep looking around in the chemical room, but no Kaos and so the group decide to leave the chemical room and keep looking around the factory.
After looking around the entire factory, they could not find Kaos anywhere, but all they encountered were Black Xetis and they all decide to leave the factory, but just then, a shaking occurs.
"What's happening?" Tails asked and just then, an explosion occurs in the factory.
After the explosion in the factory, it's completely destroyed, but the group remain alive and as they look around to see where the explosion came from, but Ky sees something on the ground.
"Hey! A Keyhole!" Ky said.
"Where did that come from?" Blaze asked.
"Doesn't matter. Seal it quick, Ky." Elena said.
"Right." Ky said, but just then, parts start to come down and it's robot arms, robot legs, a robot body, and a robot head with a red X shape on it. "Oh, no. Don't tell me..." Ky cuts himself off as the robot parts come together and it's a Black Xeti robot.
"Another Black Xeti and it's even a robot too." Max said.
"Let's just beat it down so Ky can seal the Keyhole." Shadow said.
"Pika." Storm said in agreement.
"You up for this, Ky?" Griff asked.
"Watch me." Ky said.
(Boss Theme: Shrouding Dark Cloud)
The Black Xeti known as Exterminator attacks the group by charging with its arms and legs and then shoots a missiles from its body, but Ky throws his Keyblade to get the body while Max uses Shield Missile to attack the legs while Tails fires his lasers from his blaster to get the legs as well while Storm shoots three electric bolts while Blaze uses Fire Tornado at the arms. The Exterminator spins its legs to attack, but Elena uses her magic to lift the legs, allowing Shadow multi punches and then uses Chaos Arrows while Ky attacks with his Keyblade while Griff upper slashes with his knife, but the Exterminator spins its arms again and uses it legs to attack the group, but Max bashes with his shield while Storm uses Skullbash while Tails tail swipes and then throws a bomb to destroy the legs.
"Good going, guys." Ky said.
"Look out!" Elena said.
The Exterminator fires missiles from its body, but Tails counters with his shots from his blaster and gets Exterminator while Ky attacks with his Keyblade and then casts Thunder while Elena whacks with her staff and then shoots magic bolts. Exterminator attacks with its arms, but Blaze attacks with her claws followed by Fire Tornado followed by a flame kick and destroys one arm, but Exterminator charges again, but Max uses Shield Boomerang and destroys the other arm, but Exterminator fires more missiles. Ky uses Slide Dash followed by Edge Slash while Griff throws his knife while Shadow spin dashes and then spin kicks, but Exterminator shoots more missiles, but Storm unleashes electricity while Elena casts Blizzard and shoots magic shots, but Exterminator shoots more missiles.
"This is getting irritating." Shadow said.
"Allow me." Elena said, as she uses her magic to lift Exterminator. "Ky, NOW!" Elena said.
"Got it!" Ky said, as she attacks with his Keyblade followed by throwing it.
The Exterminator shoots more missiles, but Blaze multi flame kicks while Shadow multi punches while Storm uses Quick Attack, but Exterminator shoots more missiles, but Elena whacks with her staff and then throws magic bombs while Tails shoots lasers from his blaster. Exterminator keeps shooting missiles, but Griff multi slashes with his knife while Ky casts Blizzard while Max bashes with his shield, but Exterminator shoots more missiles. Max uses Cyclone while Tails shoots four shots from his blaster while Storm unleashes electricity, but Exterminator continues to shoot missiles at the group, but they dodge and Griff slashes with his knife, but Exterminator shoots more missiles, but Ky throws his Keyblade at Exterminator delivering his final attack and Exterminator disappears in dark mist destroyed.
"There." Ky said, as he walks over to the Keyhole and then uses his Keyblade to seal it, saving Shimmer Town from destruction.
"Good job, Ky." Blaze said.
"Thanks. C'mon. We should head back to town." Ky said.
"Uh...you guys do that. I have...things to do." Griff said, as he turns to leave.
"Wait. What things? I thought you said you've already done doing what you needed to do." Ky said.
"I did. I just remembered I have more stuff to do." Griff said.
"What stuff?" Elena asked.
"Can't tell you." Griff said.
"Why?" Ky asked.
"It's none of your business." Griff answered.
"There's something you're not telling me. You don't have to hide anything from me, Griff. I'm your friend." Ky said.
"I know, but you don't need to know so please just stay out of my way." Griff said.
"What's with you? You never told me how you escaped from Kaos and Zervik. Now, you're leaving without telling me why." Ky said.
"Listen to me, Ky. What I'm doing is for your own good. This doesn't need to concern you. If you butt in, you're not gonna like what you find. Just keep finding Pax and your mom and stay out of trouble." Griff said.
"Griff..." Ky stops talking.
"I gotta go now. See ya later, Ky. Stay out of what doesn't concern you." Griff said, as he turns to leave.
"Gosh. Now I'm curious to what he's up to." Max said.
"Me too." Tails said.
"Pika." Storm said.
"Ky, are you okay?" Elena asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine." Ky answered.
"Hey!" A voice said and the group see Dustin, Danny, and Kate arriving.
"Oh, hey, guys." Ky said.
"So, any luck finding that boy?" Kate asked.
"We searched the factory, but nothing and then it just exploded." Ky answered.
"Yeah. We're looking at it being destroyed." Dustin said.
"Ky, what's up? You look almost sad." Danny said.
"What? No. I'm fine. Anyway, it's time for us to go now." Ky said.
"What? You're leaving now?" Dustin asked.
"Yeah." Tails answered.
"Are you guys gonna come back sometime?" Kate asked.
"We'll come back to visit you guys again." Ky said.
"Cool. Well, see ya around, Ky." Dustin said and Ky nods.
"See ya." Ky said, as they leave the field.
The group return to the town, but as they keep going, Ky stops and turns around to see someone on a roof of a building and it's Kaos again.
"Him...!" Ky said.
"Ky, are you okay?" Max asked.
"Yeah. Hey, can you guys wait for me for a minute? There's something I gotta do." Ky said and Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm leave.
"Ky, are you sure you're okay?" Elena asked.
"Yeah. I'll be with you in a minute." Ky said and Elena follows the others.
Ky then sees Kaos jumping off the roof and is now in front of Ky.
"I had a feeling I'd see you again!" Ky said.
"Yeah. Ya had to see me sometime, kid. I'll admit, you're not doing bad for a newbie of that Keyblade, but you're gonna lose your life as you keep on your stupid quest." Kaos said.
"Thanks for your concern, but I think I can do okay." Ky said.
"You don't even know what you're up against." Kaos said.
"Maybe not, but I'll handle ANY danger that stands in my way." Ky said.
"Wow. Such big words comin' from a boy so weak." Kaos said.
"Weak?! I've faced many Heartless and Black Xetis so far along with other enemies and I managed to do fine!" Ky replied.
"Only with the help of your girlfriend and your new pets." Kaos said.
"Elena is not my girlfriend! Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm are not my pets! They're all my friends!" Ky yelled.
"Friend." Kaos scoffed. "That word is nothing but a lie. There's no such thing as friendship. Sooner or later, you're gonna get betrayed. It's inevitable, ya know." Kaos said.
"You're just saying that because you have no friends!" Ky said.
"Like I need any to kill you." Kaos said.
"Why don't you just take me on and see?" Ky said.
"I would LOVE to beat the crap outta you and kill you, but not today. I'm busy right now. Don't worry though. We'll fight soon and you'll know just how worthless friendship is." Kaos said, as he disappears in dark mist.
"That's strange. Who does that guy think he is? Friendship isn't a lie and it never was. He's just trying to mess with my head. I can handle myself during this journey and I'll prove him wrong. Just you wait. I'll do everything to defeat the Heartless and the Black Xetis and I'll find my friends and my mom." Ky said ,as he goes to the others.
Meanwhile, Griff is in an alleyway, but just then, he sees Bowser Jr. appearing and Sasuke and the girl from before are at his side.
"What do you want?" Griff asked.
"The Horned King wants you back NOW." Bowser Jr. said.
"Yeah. I know. I'm coming." Griff said.
"You already reunited with your friend. Does he suspect anything?" The girl asked.
"No." Griff answered.
"Good. Make sure he stays in the dark. I'm sure he doesn't like seeing you working with us." Bowser Jr. said.
"Yeah. I know." Griff said he leaves with the three.
Meanwhile, Kaos is on another building in the different part of Shimmer Town.
"That little idiot won't know what'll kill him. It's really fun to try and break him." Kaos said and then, he hears something and he takes out his black arm blades.
"You can relax, Kaos. It's me." A voice said and it's a girl with long brown hair with a black, red, and purple braided ponytail on the right side of her head, wearing a teal torn ensemble, revealing her torso that has a purple snake tattoo, teal skirt, a red bandage on her right arm, a purple bandage on her left leg, and a pink blindfold over her eyes.
"You know better than to sneak up on me, Poena. You know how paranoid I get. I would've killed you." Kaos said.
"I always know how you are, Kaos. Now then, Lord Zervik wants you to return." Poena said.
"Got it." Kaos said.
"Did you enjoy breaking Ky?" Poena asked.
"You heard, huh? He still thinks he believes in friendship and will get stronger. I know for sure he'll die." Kaos said, as he leaves and Poena follows him.
Meanwhile, Ky returns to his friends.
"Hey, guys. Sorry about making you wait." Ky said.
"It's no big deal. What happened?" Tails asked.
"Nothing. Let's just head to the next world." Ky said, as he uses his Keyblade to create another portal. "Ready?" Ky asked and the others nod and they enter the portal leaving Shimmer Town.
Well, this was an unexpected chapter. What'd you guys think of this one? I hope you enjoyed it. Again, I apologize for the fight scene. This one was kinda weak, but the other ones will be better I promise. Anyway, next time, Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm arrive at a new world and they will meet more new friends. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Take care and see you next time.