Chapter 13: The Golden Fruits
Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm leave Shimmer Town and they return to space and they start searching for the next world for them to visit.
"We're doing a good job so far." Max said.
"Yeah, but this is not over yet. There will be more Heartless and Black Xetis to deal with in different worlds and we'll also encounter more enemies." Ky said.
"We'll handle them fine. We've been fighting them since the start of the journey. And since you're the chosen Keyblade wielder, dealing with them should also be a snap." Elena said.
"Ky might be able to stop the darkness from destroying more worlds, but I have a feeling the Heartless and the Black Xetis will get stronger. The journey could get more difficult." Tails said.
"If that's the case, then I'm sure we have nothing to fear." Shadow said.
"I'm just saying. We should be careful as we keep going." Tails said.
"I'm with Tails." Blaze said.
"Pika." Storm said in agreement.
"Now that you mention it, I'm starting to agree." Elena said.
"Don't worry, guys. As long as we stick together, we can handle anything." Ky said.
"You're right, Ky." Max said.
"So, what world is next?" Tails asked.
"Hmm..." Ky looks around for a new world and then he finds one. "There's one we haven't gone to yet." Ky said, pointing at a world that has a village, field, forest, snowy mountain, volcano, and an island.
"Okay. Let's go there." Elena said.
"I wonder what we'll face." Shadow said.
"One way to find out." Ky said, as he points his Keyblade, creates another beam of light and another portal, and the group follow the light trail to enter the next world.
One night in a village, while everyone is asleep, a pink ghost like creature is wandering around a yard and then finds what looks like a yellow character sleeping and the pink ghost picks a flower and starts picking away its petals while admiring the yellow character, but then, a yellow dog like creature starts barking and forces the pink ghost away.
Meanwhile, two more ghost like creatures, which one is red while the other is light blue move from tree to tree to the village and the red ghost accidentally makes one of the branches send the light blue ghost flying off.
While this is happening, an orange ghost creature wanders around the village feeling anxious and as he sees a shadow on the ground he starts to scatter.
The four ghosts unite near a big tree holding what look like golden fruits and the four ghost decide to take the gold fruits and they start playing with the golden fruits.
While the ghosts are playing with the golden fruits, Bowser Jr., Sasuke, and the girl are on a hillside of the village watching the ghosts.
"Shoot! We're too late! Those ghosts already have those golden fruits the Horned King told us about." Sasuke said.
"We must attack them at once." The girl said.
"Hold on, you two. If what the Horned King told us about is true and since those idiot ghosts have already picked them off the tree, then he'll awaken." Bowser Jr. said.
"I hope that's true." Sasuke said.
As the ghosts continue to play with the golden fruits, the tree starts to shake and the pink ghosts notices this and is shocked and she tries to warn the red ghost, who ignores her at first, but the pink ghost manages to make the red ghost see the tree shaking and now the red ghost is shocked and so are the orange ghost and the light blue ghost and just then, something starts to emerge from under the tree and it's what looks like a horned black armored ghost with red eyes.
"Is that him?" Sasuke asked.
"Yep. That's the one we want to talk to." Bowser Jr. said.
As the ghosts are still shocked from what just happened, the black ghost starts to laugh evilly.
"At last! I am finally free from the confines of this accursed prison!" The black ghost said and he sees the four ghosts. "You there! Take these Golden Fruits that had imprisoned me and follow me if you want to get rid of these Pac-people FOREVER!" The black ghost said and the four ghost grin evilly.
"I think you would like a little help." Bowser Jr. said, confronting the black ghost with Sasuke and the girl at his side.
"Oh? You wish to assist in getting rid of the Pac-people?" The black ghost asked.
"We would, but tell me something, have you ever heard of the Light Crystal?" Bowser Jr. asked.
(World of Pac-Land)
(Field Theme: Pac-World)
(Pac-Village)
Later on, daytime arrives in the village and the yellow creature, which is a ball like creature with arms, legs, black dotted eyes, wearing orange gloves, and red boots comes out of the house to enjoy his day.
"What a beautiful day! Hope nothing can go wrong." The ball creature said.
"Pac-Man! Pac-Man!" A voice said and the ball creature named Pac-Man sees another yellow ball like creature with a mustache, wearing glasses, and an education hat that makes him look like a professor running to him.
"Oh, hey, Professor! What's up?" Pac-Man asked.
"There you are. I have some terrible, terrible news!" The professor ball creature said. "Pac-Land is in serious, serious danger!" He added.
"What danger?" Pac-Man asked.
Just then, a portal appears in the village and Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm fly out of the portal which disappears.
"Here we are. A new world." Ky said.
"I say. Where did you all come from?" The professor ball creature asked.
"Oh...you saw us come here?" Ky asked.
"Yeah, pretty much." Pac-Man said.
"Um, look, where we're from doesn't really matter. We just came here to make sure there are no Heartless or Black Xetis around here." Elena said.
"I don't know what those are, but they're not the problem." The professor said.
"What do you mean? What's more threatening than the Heartless and the Black Xetis?" Tails asked.
"Well, just as I was about to tell Pac-Man, an ancient evil has been unleashed by the ghosts by removing the Golden Fruits from the tree." The professor explained and the group look at the now empty tree.
"Golden Fruits? What's special about them?" Ky asked.
"And what ancient evil are you talking about?" Max asked.
"According to this book, our ancestors fought against this very evil. In ancient times, the Great Wizard-Pac created a powerful potion that turned fruit in Pac-Land into the Golden Fruits that were stolen today. Armed with these magical fruits, Sir Pac-elot faced against an all powerful ghost known as Spooky. Sir Pac-elot defeated Spooky and imprisoned him into the tree. He has remained there until now." The professor explained.
"Wow. That's intense." Ky said.
"Well, this Spooky is not only the problem. So are the Heartless and the Black Xetis. I'm guessing they're working with this Spooky." Shadow said.
"Perhaps. Pac-Man, the Golden Fruits are now in the hands of the devious ghosts and Spooky is on the loose again. Pac-Man, you must retrieve the Golden Fruits and defeat Spooky or all of Pac-Land will be doomed." The professor said.
"That sounds very serious." Pac-Man said.
"What do you think we should do, Ky?" Blaze asked.
"Well, if this is serious, then we're gonna help Pac-Man out. We can help Pac-Man find the Golden Fruits and take on Spooky." Ky said.
"Are you all certain?" The professor asked.
"Yeah. I mean, we can't just stand here and let Pac-Man do this himself. Let us help Pac-Man." Elena said.
"Great! Thanks, guys!" Pac-Man said, giving a thumbs up.
"Very well. Thank you all. Do this and Pac-Land will be in your debt." The professor said.
"Don't worry. Leave this to us. I'm Ky by the way and these are Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, and Storm." Ky introduced himself and his friends.
"Thank you, Ky. Pac-Man, be careful. The ghosts are working for Spooky and will stop at nothing to try and bring you down." The professor said.
"Don't worry, Professor! I've handled ghosts before!" Pac-Man said.
"Okay. Let's get going." Ky said and the group leave Pac-Village.
(Pac-Field)
After leaving Pac-Village, Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, and Pac-Man arrive at a field and they start their quest for searching for the stolen Golden Fruits, but as they search for the Golden Fruits, they see Heartless that look like Pac-bears appear.
"I knew the Heartless are here." Ky said, taking out his Keyblade and the others get ready to fight. "Pac-Man, I hope you're ready." Ky said.
"Heh, this is new! Let's do this!" Pac-Man said.
(Battle Theme: Battle for Pac-Land)
The Heartless attack the group, but Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Strike Raid while Elena shoots magic bolts, but the Heartless attack, but Max uses Shield Missile while Storm electric punches and then uses Skullbash. The Heartless fight back with their abilities, but Tails summons a hand and it delivers a punch while Blaze flame double kicks while Shadow multi punches and then roundhouse kicks, but the Heartless attack back at the group, but Pac-Man delivers punches and then Rev Rolls while Ky uses Edge Slash and the group defeat the Heartless.
"Obviously, the Heartless are gonna get in our way. So will the Black Xetis and these ghosts that professor said." Ky said.
"We'll be on the lookout for them as we keep finding those Golden Fruits." Tails said.
"We can handle any danger thrown at us!" Pac-Man said.
"C'mon. We gotta keep going." Elena said.
The group continue through the field while avoiding any dangers in their way, such as Pac-cubs and thorny plants and as they continue through the field they arrive at a canyon. Heartless appear and attack the group but Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Fire while Elena whacks with her staff and then throws a magic bomb while Pac-Man uses Rev Roll. The Heartless attack back, but Max bashes with his shield while Blaze uses Fire Tornado while Storm uses Quick Attack, but the Heartless keep attacking, but Tails fires lasers from his blaster while Shadow uses Chaos Arrows and the group defeat the Heartless. The group continue through the canyon area, but they stop as they see a giant Pac-bear in their way, but Ky and Pac-Man work together by having Pac-Man Rev Roll at the Pac-bear, allowing Ky to deliver his Edge Slash, defeaing the giant Pac-bear and they move on.
(Pac-Pond)
The group then arrive at a pond area, but as they move on, Max trips and falls into the water, giving Elena and Tails an idea and they decide to swim through the water to get across the pond area until they reach another land part of the pond. As they get back on land, they see Black Xetis appearing and the Black Xetis attack, but Ky uses Strike Raid while Pac-Man punches and then uses Butt Bounce and the group defeat the Black Xetis. They continue on through the pond area and when they reach a waterfall, Ky finds some ledges to climb on and so the group climb up to reach the upper part of the pond and keep going through until they leave the pond area.
(Open Field)
The group arrive at an open area of the field.
"No sign of any of those Golden Fruits yet. Hopefully, we'll be able to find one." Ky said.
"I doubt one is far from us." Pac-Man said.
"We should look around here before we move on." Tails suggested.
"That's a good idea." Elena said.
"I just hope the Heartless or Black Xetis won't get in our way." Max said.
Just then, they feel a shaking on the ground.
"Now what?" Shadow asked and just then, they see what looks like a robot that looks like a frog and driving it is the orange ghost.
"What's up with the robot frog?" Ky asked.
"Ky, look!" Pac-Man said, pointing at the same orange ghost on the robot frog.
"He one of the ghosts that professor said?" Ky asked.
"Yeah, he's one of the Ghost Gang." Pac-Man said.
"Pac-Man?! How'd you get here already?" The orange ghost asked.
"Who are you supposed to be and do you have one of the Golden Fruits?" Blaze asked.
"I'm Clyde and Spooky says ya can't have that Golden Fruit thingy." Clyde said. (A/N: Apparently in the Pac-Man World 2 game, the orange ghost is called Blinky and the red ghost was called Clyde. I dunno why their names got switched like that, so I'm going to stick to the names they got in the other Pac-Man games.)
"So he does have one of the Golden Fruits. Hand it over." Elena said.
"Not a chance. My froggie tongue should get ya as long as you don't butt bounce on it." Clyde said.
"Did he just give us an idea?" Tails asked.
"Yes he did." Elena answered.
"What an idiot." Shadow said.
"Pika. Pika." Storm said in agreement.
"Yeah, Clyde's not the brightest bulb." Pac-Man said.
"Okay then. Pac-Man see if you can butt bounce on that robot frog's tongue. I'll be able to help." Ky said.
"Sounds like a plan!" Pac-Man said, giving a thumbs up.
(Boss Theme: Squirming Evil)
Clyde's frog robot starts to jump around, trying to stun the group and then Clyde uses his frog's tongue with a spiked ball to try and get the group, but they dodge and while the tongue is still out, Pac-Man butt bounces while Ky Edge Slashes, getting the tongue. Clyde's frog robot jumps again to try and stun the group and then shoots its tongue again, but Ky attacks with the tongue with his Keyblade while Elena casts Thunder while Max uses Shield Missile while Tails shoots four shots from his blaster while Blaze uses Fire Drill while Shadow spin dashes and then multi punches while Storm unleashes electricity while Pac-Man butt bounces again. Clyde's robot frog jumps again and tries to stun the group and then the robot frog shoots its tongue again, but Ky uses Spin Slash while Elena whacks with her staff while Max uses Cyclone while Tails throws bombs while Blaze double flame kicks while Shadow spin kicks while Storm tail whips while Pac-Man butt bounces again, destroying the robot frog's tongue.
"That's all you got?" Ky asked.
"My big froggie tongue! I'll give ya somethin' ya can't break! Let's see how ya deal with steel. And don't even think about Rev Rolling!" Clyde said.
"Again, he gave us some more useful info how to destroy his robot." Max said.
"It's like he wants us to beat him." Elena said.
"Hey, look." Tails said, pointing at a glowing ball in the robot frog's mouth.
"I think we just got an idea, right, Pac-Man?" Ky asked.
"You've read my mind, Ky!" Pac-Man said.
Clyde's robot frog shoots a now metal tongue at the group, but they dodge and while the tongue is still out the group get on the metal tongue and Pac-Man uses Rev Roll while Ky uses Strike Raid to get the glowing ball in the robot frog's mouth, causing damage. Clyde's robot frog jumps again to try and stun the group and then it shoots its metal tongue at the group, who dodge and they get back on the metal tongue and Ky casts Fire while Elena shoots magic bolts while Max uses Shield Boomerang while Tails shoots two shots from his blaster while Blaze shoots fireballs while Shadow throws Chaos Spears while Storm shoots electric shots while Pac-Man Rev Rolls at the glowing ball, making the robot frog get some smoke coming out. The robot frog jumps again to stun the group and then shoots its metal tongue again, but the group get on it and Ky and Elena cast Blizzard while Max uses Shield Missile while Tails fires lasers from his blaster while Blaze unleashes fire waves while Shadow home attacks while Storm uses Skullbash while Pac-Man Rev Rolls again and they get the glowing ball, making more smoke come out of the frog.
"This isn't fair! I can't lose now!" Clyde said.
"Well, you shouldn't have told us what we needed to do, idiot. That's not what bad guys do." Ky said.
"Yeah?! Well, I'm still gonna..." Clyde was cut off by a lightning bolt coming at Clyde's frog robot, destroying it.
"Whoa! What just happened? Did you do that, Storm?" Ky asked.
"Pika." Storm answered, shaking his head.
"Then who did?" Pac-Man asked.
"I did it! Did you see that, Kiyo?! I got rid of that thing!" A voice said.
The group see two people, which are two boys.
One boy is small and has short lightning blond hair, light orange eyes with lines underneath them, wearing a white shirt and shorts with a black and blue cloak that has a white bow with a yellow jewel, and blue and black shoes.
The other boy is taller than the first boy and has brown eyes, untidy brown and black hair, wearing a white shirt, and blue jeans.
"Yeah. You did great." The tall boy said.
"Uh, thanks for the help." Ky said and the two boys look at him.
"No problem." The tall boy said.
"I was glad to help out! I couldn't stand seeing that thing attack you." The small boy said.
"Now that's over with, we should find..." Blaze was cut off by something coming out of the robot frog and it's what looks like a gold cherry.
"A gold cherry. That should mean..." Elena stops talking.
"We found one of those Golden Fruits!" Ky said.
"Awesome!" Pac-Man said, taking the gold cherry.
"Uh, why's that cherry gold?" The boy asked.
"And why do you need it?" The tall boy asked.
"Well..." Ky starts explaining that the group are on a quest for retrieve the Golden Fruits the ghosts have stolen since they have freed an evil ghost named Spooky and they need to use the Golden Fruits to imprison Spooky and save Pac-Land from doom.
"Wait. So what you're saying is that an evil ghost named Spooky is free because those Golden Fruit things are stolen and if they're not brought back to imprison Spooky, then Pac-Land's doomed?" The small boy asked.
"Yeah. We found one thanks to you guys and now we gotta find the rest." Ky said.
"In that case, can Kiyo and I help you?" The small boy asked.
"What?" Ky and the tall boy asked.
"Come on! This sounds like a fun adventure! Besides, I helped out so I figured you could let me help you." The small boy said.
"You're an exciting one, aren't ya? Okay. I guess we'll let you guys help us find the fruits." Ky said.
"Thanks! Ya hear that, Kiyo? We're gonna join in the fun!" The small boy said.
"I guess there's no choice." The tall boy said.
"It's not gonna be that bad. I'm Ky and these are Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, and Pac-Man." Ky introduced himself and his friends.
"Nice to meetcha, Ky! I'm Zatch Bell and this is my best friend and partner, Kiyo Takamine!" Zatch introduced himself and Kiyo.
"Yeah. Nice to meet you, Ky." Kiyo said.
"Likewise." Ky said.
"Now that we found one Golden Fruit, we gotta keep going." Tails said.
"You're right. Let's continue." Elena said.
"Pika." Storm said.
"Yep, we got more Golden Fruits to find and fast." Pac-Man said.
Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Zatch, Kiyo, and Pac-Man start to move through the open plain.
(Pac-Woods)
The group continue on and later on, they arrive at what looks like a forest and as they stat to explore around the forest, Pac-Man finds what looks like a spring and then jumps on it, taking him upward. The group jump on the spring, taking them upward as well and they see more springs and they land on a tree branch and they start climbing up the tree until they reach the top and they see another treetop. The group go over to it, continuing on through the forest of treetops and they see another spring and they jump on the spring, taking them to another tree and they climb down and they go from more trees to more trees and find more springs, making them bounce from spring to spring until they land on a net like platform and then then keep going.
(Treetops)
The group are in a different part of the forest of treetops and it is getting darker, but as they move, they see saw blades on branches, but the group avoid them and keep climbing up the tree and head for the next tree. The group climb down and they see more springs and start bouncing from spring to spring and land on another tree branch, but they see more saw blades, but they avoid the saw blades and continue on, only to find more saw blades circling around the treetop they're on. They still keep moving through the treetops and then, they come across a wooden platform with more saw blades, but they go through the platform and climb the next tree and they continue on through more treetops until they reach a big treetop.
"This is getting annoying. Nothing but treetops." Shadow said.
"At this rate, we won't be able to find anymore of the Golden Fruits." Tails said.
"They're gonna be found. We just gotta..." Ky cuts himself off as he sees what looks like a giant wooden robot and inside it is the cyan ghost. "Oh, great. Another ghost enemy." Ky said.
"And you're supposed to be...?" Kiyo asked.
"The name's Inky and I bet you guys want the Golden Fruit, huh? Well, too bad. Spooky wanted me to think of a good cut down if Pac-Man ever got to me. My saw blades should do the trick." Inky said.
"Oh, yeah?! Bring it on, freak!" Zatch said.
"Hmm...that machine doesn't look so strong..." Elena said.
"You're right, Elena. Ky, your attacks and Pac-Man's attacks should cause some damage." Blaze said.
"That sounds good. Ready, Pac-Man?" Ky asked.
"Yep, let's teach Inky a lesson!" Pac-Man said.
(Boss Theme: Squirming Evil)
Inky's saw machine starts shooting saw blades at the group, but they dodge and Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Slide Dash while Pac-Man Rev Rolls, but Inky's saw machine shoots more saw blades. Tails throws bombs while Storm unleashes electricity while Max uses Shield Boomerang, but Inky's saw machine continues to shoot more saw blades, only for Blaze to shoot fireballs while Shadow multi punches followed by a Chaos Arrow while Elena throws magic bombs and then casts Fire. Inky's saw machine is about to shoot another saw blade, but Kiyo enchants the word 'Zaker' from a book he's holding and Zatch shoots lightning from his mouth, but Inky's saw machine shoots more saw blades, but Ky uses Strike Raid while Pac-Man Rev Rolls.
"Think you guys are smart, huh? I'll just knock you guys off!" Inky said, as he uses his machine to try and and sweep the group off.
The group dodge Inky's sweep attack and Ky attacks with his Keyblade followed by Thunder while Pac-Man Rev Rolls again Max uses Cyclone, but Inky's machine tries to sweep the group off again. Elena shoots magic bolts while Shadow home attacks and spin kicks and then throws a Chaos Arrow while Tails shoots four shots from his blaster, but Inky sweeps around the treetop again. Blaze uses Fire Tornado while Storm uses Skullbash and then tail whips while Kiyo enchants the word 'Zaker' again and Zatch shoots more lightning from his mouth, but Inky sweeps around again, but Pac-Man finds a spring and bounces on it and then butt bounces on Inky's machine while Ky uses Edge Slash.
"Had enough yet?" Ky asked.
"Give it up, Inky! You can't win!" Pac-Man said.
"Looks like you guys could still use a close shave!" Inky said, as he shoots more saw blades, but the group dodge.
Ky uses Strike Raid while Elena shoots magic bolts and then casts Blizzard while Pac-Man Rev Rolls, but Inky's machine attempts to sweep the group off again, but Storm shoots electric shots while Tails summons a magic hand and delivers a punch while Max uses Shield Boomerang. Inky's machine shoots more saw blades, but Shadow multi punches followed by a flip kick and then uses Chaos Spears while Blaze uses Fire Drill while Kiyo enchants the word 'Ganreizu Zakeru' and Zatch summons a multi-turret gun and shoots several small blasts of lightning. Inky's machine shoots more saw blades, but Elena throws magic bombs while Ky uses Slide Dash and then attacks with his Keyblade while Pac-Man Rev Rolls, but Inky shoots more saw blades and then tries to sweep the group off, but Ky uses Strike Raid while Pac-Man Rev Rolls again, making Inky's machine get destroyed.
"That was disappointing." Ky said.
"You said it." Pac-Man said.
"Look!" Elena said and they see a gold strawberry.
"Another Golden Fruit in our grasp." Ky said, taking the gold strawberry.
"It's not over yet. More of those ghosts will attempt to stop us." Tails said.
"Pika." Storm said in agreement.
"Well, then bring it on." Ky said.
"You said it, Ky!" Zatch said, raising his fist.
"No ghost has ever stopped me and it's not gonna happen now." Pac-Man said.
"Now then, we should get out of this forest. I'm starting to hate it." Shadow said.
"Okay. C'mon. Let's get going." Ky said and the group leave the treetop and the make their way out of the forest.
This is gonna be a chapter end right here. I hope you guys enjoyed this one. Now, this world is probably gonna have a three parter instead of two because I decided that Ky and his friends will encounter two more ghosts in the two different levels and then they will deal with Spooky in the third and final part. Anyway, next time, Ky, Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo, Zatch, and Pac-Man continue through Pac-Land to find the remaining Golden Fruits and they will encounter two more members of the four ghosts. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Take care and goodbye for now.