Disclaimer: This story is inspired by the Kingdom Hearts Series (mainly Kingdom Hearts II), which solely belongs to Walt Disney, Square Enix, and Buena Vista Games. And the High School Musical Series, (HSM and the upcoming HSM 2) is a belonging to Disney Channel.

A KINGDOM HEARTS SCHOOL MUSICAL
—Together—

Days flew by and Troy and Gabriella were not on speaking term. Whenever they crossed paths, they (mostly Gaby) would go to the other direction. From the looks of things, it seems Troy did something that upsetted Gaby in a big way that put them under that status. The Callback, as well as the Championship and the Decathlon were days away, and neither of them were totally focused at practicing for these big events, especially the Callback. No one showed up for that practice, even Kelsi, who kept wondering what has happened to her two destined singers.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy knew something was wrong and they were willing to do something about it. They entered the school's cafeteria and approached their friends at their assigned tables. Sora went to sit with the Basketball jocks while Donald and Goofy were alone with the Decathlon squad.

"Hey Chad, what's going on?" Sora asked Troy's best friend.

"Troy and the math girl aren't together anymore. Isn't that good news?" Chad said.

"Now, Troy can finally focus on the championship." Jason said.

Sora gave the jocks a glance of accusation. Apparently, Troy and Gaby's friends were the one who conspired on this whole situation. "Wow, so what's the bad news?" Sora began sarcastically.

"Yes, there is bad news." He showed Sora a hard black round-shaped charcoal, producing foul-stench smokes; "I was so exited, my celebration cake got burned."

The jocks backed away from the smell. Sora stared at it as if hypnotized. He shook his head, "We're not talking about cake here!" Sora snapped.

The jocks looked at each other.

"Then, what are we talking about?" Taylor McKessie asked Donald and Goofy from the other table.

"We're talking about how your table and the jocks' table connived against two of your Bestest friends to turn on each other, days before the callback!" Donald snapped.

Goofy nodded, "That's right." He turned to Donald, "By the way Donald it's best friend."

"That too!" Donald said.

Everyone in the decathlon squad looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"And so what if we did it?" Taylor said, "At least, Gaby can be focused on the decathlon. What's wrong with it?"

Sora responded from the other table, to the jocks, "What's wrong is that they are not speaking to each other anymore."

"Oh!" Chad turned sarcastic, "So you prefer Troy and Gaby to start speaking again, so that Troy can go back to that Twinkle Town Thingy…"

"…eventually damaging our chances at winning the decathlon?" Taylor snapped.

"…so that we'll end up losing our championship, is that it?" Chad finished.

Sora shook his head. He turned to face Gaby and Troy walking toward each other. They stopped. "No," Sora began, still staring at the two teens, "but apparently, you're hurting your chances at winning even more."

At the same time, Donald and Goofy turned to face Gaby and Troy as well. Chad and Taylor turned to see them too and eventually the entire group turned to watch.

Gaby walked past Troy, without giving him another glance. Troy stood still for a moment. He looked like he was about to cry. He then walked away as well.

The jocks and the Decathlon squad looked at each other in disbelief. Chad and Taylor stood silence. They've now realized the damage they have done and decide to do something about it.

Chad, Zeke, and Jason went to Troy to confess what they have done in addition to encouraging him in his dream to do the callback. Troy was not happy to hear what his friends did to break him and Gabriella up but he appreciated their support in his dream. Gabriella, however, couldn't bear to accept the apologies of Taylor and her Decathlon team. She still thought Troy was to blame for his words although finding out her team was primarily at fault. It was now up to Sora, Donald and Goofy to fix things, but the trio took the decision not to butt in, while crossing their fingers in hope that Troy and Gabriella will speak to each other again…and they did.

That night, Troy went to Gabriella's house, asked her for forgiveness, and encouraging her to come back to him for the callback. Gabriella finally forgave the boy with a smile and a tear shed.

Chip and Dale were passing by, carrying a gummi block, when they saw Troy and Gabriella at the balcony smiling at each other.

Dale shuddered, "Ooh. Not that mushy stuff."

"You're always in the mushy stuff, Dale. Get over it." Chip said.

Days went by and Troy and Gabriella felt powered up in both their separate activities. Troy and the basketball team shot more hoops like they never shot them before. Gabriella and the Scholastic team showed more impression in their math skills that even the smartest students in rival schools would be no match to them. And then, there was callback practice. Troy and Gabriella would meet with Kelsi their choreographer at the music room and they will sing their heart out.

We're soaring,

Flying,

There's not a star in heaven that we can't reach,

If we're trying,

Yeah, we're breaking free

Ryan and Sharpay listening closely to Troy and Gabriella's rehearsing number. Sharpay looked like she was about to faint.

"Wow. They sound good." Ryan said candidly.

"We have to do something!" Sharpay quickly walked away from the music room door, "Our callback is on Thursday. The Basketball game and the Scholastic Decathlon are on Friday." Sharpay's face lit up—no—really lit up with a scheming idea. "Too bad all of these events weren't happening on the same day…" she paused with a scheming smile, "…at the same time."

Ryan scratched his head, even more confused then ever, "…if that happens, then Troy and Gabriella wouldn't be able to make the…" he stopped. There was an awkward silence between the siblings. Now, Ryan's face lit up with a scheming smile. "I'm proud to call you my sister."

"I know." Sharpay said proudly and the twins went to found Ms. Darbus at the auditorium to explain to her their conniving plan. Finally Ms. Darbus spoke, "So if you're telling me, as co-presidents of the Drama Club, that changing the callbacks is what's best for our theater program, I might actually agree with you."

There was an awkward silence and Ms. Darbus walked away, smiling. Sharpay smiled in response. Ryan looked confused, "Was that a yes?"

Sharpay gave him a wink and Ryan was now all smiles. The twins started walking away until Demyx and Larxene materialized in front of them.

"Ah, Sharpay. Ryan." Demyx still gave them that pathetic grin of his, "I know that we haven't been in touch since the last time we've met, but I believe that we're ready to do anything you want to dish out."

Sharpay looked stone-faced for a second. "Okay. Here's what I want." She suddenly brought a doubtful smile, "I want you to pack your bags and leave the school, because you are fired."

Demyx's eyes stretched out and his jaws widened, gasping for air. Larxene pushed Demyx away and pointed angrily at Sharpay, "Look here, missy. You can't fire us."

"I already did." Sharpay walked away. Ryan gave Larxene and Demyx a wink before walking away as well. Larxene gasped.

"I told you she was scary." Demyx said.

"By tomorrow, we will see who's scarier? Drama queen or the Queen herself?" Larxene boasted.

Demyx looked around as if searching for someone. He then leaned over Larxene, "Who's the Queen?"

CALLBACKS RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 3:30 PM. Those were the words posted on the bulletin board in front of the school. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, followed the basketball team and the Scholastic team stared miserably at the sudden announcement.

"Callback is the same day as the game?!" Troy exclaimed.

"And the Scholastic Decathlon." Gabriella added with a sigh.

Sora, Donald and Goofy joined in the gathering. Donald shook his head at the sight of the bulletin board, "That's smells like black coats."

"Black coats?" Chad replied with intent, "Yeah, right. That smells like a rat named Darbus."

"Actually, that smells like two rats, and neither one of them is Darbus." Kelsi declared.

"Smells like twin cheating!" Donald jumped up and down with anger, figuring out who was behind this.

"Ms. Darbus might think she's protecting the show, but Ryan and Sharpay are pretty much concerned with protecting themselves." Kelsi confirmed.

Chad fumed, "Do you know what I'm going to do to those two over-mousse show dogs—"

"Nothing." Troy quickly replied, "We're not going to do anything to them. Except…sing, maybe."

Donald noticed Sora had a more concerning look on his face. He signaled Goofy and they pulled Sora from the crowd, "Is something wrong, Sora?" the duck asked.

Sora looked to see if no one else was listening before turning to Donald and Goofy in a hushed tone, "Get this. The callback. The scholastic! The game?! They're on, on the same day at the same time. Do you know what this means?"

"Like Donald said, smells like twin cheating." Goofy said.

Sora shook his head, "No. That smells black coats. Really. Like Organization XIII?"

"What's your point?" Donald sounded edgy.

"They're up to something." Sora replied, "They must have pressured Sharpay and Ryan into changing the callbacks so that they could take on the perfect opportunity to steal all of their hearts!"

"Are you sure?" Donald and Goofy said simultaneously.

"Sure I'm sure. We've got to find and stop them before it's too late!" Sora exclaimed.

Sora turned to the group.

"Now, this is all going to happen if we work together. Now who's in?" Troy held his hand and everyone joined in, but Sora, Donald and Goofy. The gang turned to them, "Are you in, Sora?" Chad asked.

Sora shook his head and smiled, "As tempted as I am, we have bigger fishes to fry. Right, guys?"

"Right!" Donald smiled uncomfortably, "Before they burn."

"Sayonara, Hyuck!" Goofy laughed and the trio took off, leaving the puzzled gang behind.

Last chapter coming up...