Alright guys, since the first chapter is up and running, why make you guys wait for the second chapter?
Dx: You're not going to do this every day, are you??
RDF1: Not really. Though I will try to keep track of where I am from the playthrough.
Also, to explain Takuya's mysterious age progression is that he was aged to 15 to match his age with Sora's. Also, he would be a more coordinated fighter that way. So, yeah, that's the explanation I'm giving.
I told you I would put up the Drive Forms and the Keyblades that are going to them, and that's up next.
Normal: Ultima (When it's obtainable)
Valor: Fatal Crest and Hero's Crest
Wisdom: Star Seeker
Master: Sleeping Lion and Fenrir (Master is like a stronger version of Valor, and thus needing stronger Keyblades)
Limit: Kingdom Key (because it matches the refurbished KH1 outfit)
Final: Oblivion and Oathkeeper (Like anything else would truly fit)
Final Twilight (this is an idea of mine, using Riku and Kairi instead of Donald and Goofy): Way to the Dawn and Destiny Place
(Yeah, I thought it was Flowering Strength because of the look, but it's Destiny Place, kind of goes with Destiny Islands, right?)
Also, bonus if I can swing it right: Dual-Wielding Riku. For all you Riku fans, I might add in a Dual-Wield for Riku with Way to the Dawn and Soul Eater.
As for Takuya, he's a bit more difficult to work with, as his adventure here won't mean a thing back in the Digital World, as his Fusion, Unified, and Ancient Spirit evolutions won't be reactivated until the way they do in the anime. Not even sure if I'm gonna add Susanoomon to the mix yet. Will figure it out along the way.
It's time for the next chapter to begin.
Disclaimer: Same as always, check the first chapter for details.
(Chapter Begin)
(Recap)
"Let's skip the chatter and get straight to the fighting then," challenged Takuya, bringing out his D-Tector.
"Like you can beat me," said Xigbar, "Maybe if I was just a regular dude, maybe. But I'm in the Organization; nothing 'regular' about me."
"Does it matter?" asked Sora.
"Oh it does," said Xigbar, "Let me remind you just how powerful we really are."
"Like we've met before," quipped Sora.
"Wow," said Xigbar, "And that look hasn't change a bit. Looks like the memory a bit fuzzy though. Be a good boy now, and keep bringing us those hearts."
Xigbar disappeared before they could do anything.
"What did mean by 'bringing us those hearts'?" asked Goofy.
"He's just trying to mess with us," said Takuya, knowing otherwise. He put his D-Tector back in his pocket.
Sora brought out the card again, only for it to glow. Sora used his Keyblade to unlock the next pathway.
"Looks like we need to get going," said Sora.
"Don't worry," said Leon, "You'll be back. I just know it."
"Same here," said Sora, giving a smile, before turning to the others, "The Gummy Ship is waiting."
"Let's go," said Takuya, and the four of them rushed off.
They returned to the Gummy ship and took off for the first world they were traveling to. They're journey having only begun.
(Recap End)
(The Land of Dragons)
Sora and the gang found themselves walking through a bamboo forest when they heard voices talking. They noticed someone in armor looking nervous/frightened and a tall shadow looking menacing against a slab of rock.
"Heartless?" wondered Donald.
Sora nodded in agreement.
"Let's get the jump on 'em," said Sora.
"What's that old saying I'm trying to think of??" asked Takuya, thinking.
"Shouldn't we look before we leap?" guessed Goofy.
So, Sora and Donald rushed in, screaming their heads off, scaring both of the characters in the clearing. They recognized one of them.
"Mushu!" said the three of them.
"That's right!" exclaimed Mushu, being the fast-talker as he is, "I know you heard of me! I'm little, lethal, and legendary!! Now y'all scram before I get my dragon dander up!"
"That doesn't sound pleasant," commented Takuya.
"Oh, it isn't," replied Mushu, "Let me tell you."
"Hey Mushu," said Sora, "We missed you!"
"Well, you better hope I miss you or else you're," started Mushu, before recognizing who he was talking to, "you're… Sora! Donald! Goofy!"
"Do you know them," asked the person with Mushu.
"Yeah," explained Mushu, "We used to kick all kinds of Bad Guy butt together. You know, I helped these guys out of a lot of tight spots. Cause I'm a mighty Dragon, right?"
"Really?" asked a skeptic Takuya.
"He did help us out," said Sora.
"I'm Mulan," started the person, before correcting his-(her)-self, "I mean, Ping!"
"Mulan Ping?" wondered Donald.
"Just Ping, son of Fa Zhou!" said 'Ping'.
'Try Fa Mulan,' thought Takuya, smirking at what Mulan was trying to do. Considering his home world also used that style of name introduction as well.
(AN1)
"You know Mushu?" asked Sora.
"Mushu is one of my Family's Guardians," said Ping.
"We didn't know we was borrowing a Family Guardian," apologized Goofy.
"Yeah, that's right," said Mushu, a plan forming in his head, "and that makes you three up to your eyeballs in debt to Ping here!"
"I wouldn't go that far," said Takuya.
"Well, you still owe him, and it's time to pay up," said Mushu.
Takuya turned to Sora, "Your call man. I'm just supposed to stay with you guys."
"That's fair enough," said Sora, "We'll help out."
"Ping was about the join the Imperial Army," explained Mushu, "We're heading over the camp where the other recruits are."
"Would you join us," said Ping, "It would be easier to fit in if I'm with guys, like you."
"What do you mean by that?" asked Sora.
"Don't worry about that," said Mushu.
"You're just pretending to be a guy," stated Sir 'Points-Out-the-Obvious-a-Lot'.
This surprised Sora and Donald.
"So, Fa Ping," said Takuya, playing to the game, "Shall we join the others. I'm pretty sure they won't notice, unless they already know who you are."
"Let's go," said Ping.
They headed out the forest and found the Training Camp relatively easy. There was a line for lunch, so they decided to go with the crowd, until Yao shoved him out of the way.
"Wrong move," said Takuya, moving forward.
"Hey! NO CUTTING!" complained Sora, rushing forward.
Yao tried to punch Sora, only to be stopped by Takuya.
"You punch him, and I'll give you a match to that eye of yours," warned Takuya.
His answer was a kick to the gut. Soon an all out brawl began between Sora, Donald, Takuya, Yao, and Ling, not stopping until Captain Li Shang ordered them to, his position having some pull behind the order. Everyone got in line after that. However, Heartless appeared, getting the attention of everyone in the camp. Everyone got their weapons ready, Takuya turning into Flamon, and began battling the Heartless. Since it was an enclosed camp, Flamon resorted to using melee moves to take down Heartless, not knowing that they were being spied on. After taking the Heartless down, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Ping, and Takuya reported to the Captain. The Captain gave Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Mulan three tasks to prove themselves, holding Takuya back to talk with him.
"I saw you in that last fight," said Chang, "Why did you hold back?"
"And destroy the camp?" replied Takuya, "My powers are based off of fire, a bad combination with this setup for a camp."
"Well then," said Chang, "You shall remain with the rest of the group while those four head on to the village up the mountain. I have heard rumors that Shan Yu is going to attack there. We need to get there before he does."
"Yes sir," answered Takuya.
So, after Sora's group went on ahead, taking out Heartless along the way, Takuya helped to protect the main group, taking out Heartless as Flamon. By the time they got to the village, Takuya joined the others as Mushu was telling them about seeing Shan Yu in the cave up ahead.
"I don't know," said Takuya, "Sounds like a trap to me."
"It's worth taking a look," said Sora, "We'll go. Stay here in case your right."
"Will do," replied Takuya, watching them heading into the cave.
Not long after they entered the cave, a rumbling went through the area, and Shan Yu exited the cave. He summoned Heartless as he approached the village, forcing the soldiers to fight a losing battle. Flamon was doing the most damage, so Shan Yu took an interest in him. Flamon rushed him, only to be caught by the throat by Shan Yu's left hand. Flamon struggled against his grip.
"So, you're the one that has the element of Fire," said Shan Yu.
"What are you talking about?" asked Takuya.
"You pose a big threat to my plans, so I'm gonna give you a reason to stop fighting now."
Takuya couldn't do a thing as Shan Yu punched him in the gut, taking the rest of his air from him, and forcing him back to Takuya before Shan Yu dropped him to the ground. A nearby explosion of a house sent soot, dirt, and snow over Takuya, partially covering him.
When the others got back to the village, they saw the ruins of the battle. After checking on the Captain, they saw Takuya unconscious and partially covered in snow, dirt and soot. They tried to wake him up, but couldn't.
"He took a direct blow from Shan Yu," explained Shang, "He was hurt pretty bad."
"Look after him," said Sora, "We'll head after Shan Yu."
"He's up at the Summit," said Shang, moving towards Takuya and started giving orders to get him assistance.
Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Ping headed up to the summit, taking out more Heartless on the way. When they got to the top, Shan Yu was waiting for them with more Heartless. A fierce battle ensued. As they were holding off the Heartless, Yao, Chien-Po, and Ling rushed in with a rocket. Ping, getting an idea, quickly grabbed the rocket and started heading up the mountain towards Shan Yu. With no lighter, he used Mushu to light the rocket, which he launched at the face of the mountain, causing an avalanche, burying Shan Yu along with most of the Heartless.
Shang finally caught up, with Takuya, who was still injured, but could manage for the time being. Ping tried to warn them, and everyone was trying to escape the avalanche. Ping managed to get the Captain out of there while Takuya was being helped by Sora and Goofy.
"Now that's what I call a good plan," said Takuya.
"Thank you, Ping," said Shang.
"It was nothing," brushed off Ping.
"I won't doubt you again," said Shang, "From now on, you have my trust. I owe you for saving my life."
"Thank you, Captain," said Ping.
Before the good mood could continue, Mushu popped up out of the snow, angry.
"First she uses me as a lighter, and then she turns me into a cannonball; the ancestors are gonna here about this. I give up. No more. Mulan: quit the charade and let's head home."
"Mushu," warned Ping/Mulan, but was too late.
"Mulan?" said Shang in surprise, "A woman? It can't be!"
"Ping! Captain!" shouted Sora, as he rushed forward.
Takuya having been healed by Donald after the avalanche was over was able to walk with them.
"You knew?" accused Shang.
"Hey, not my fault," said Takuya, "If you want to blame anyone, then blame the dragon."
"I can't believe you lied to me," said Shang, knowing the punishment for a woman to enter the Imperial Army, "For deceiving and dishonoring the army, you should be put to death."
This worried the gang, until Shang's next words.
"But I owe you," continued Shang, "Leave now, and we'll be even. My debt is paid."
He ordered his remaining unit to head on to the palace to inform the emperor of what has happened.
After a quick change out of the armor, Mulan turned to her new friends.
"Sorry about all of that," apologized Mulan.
"Hey, it was for your father," said Takuya, "I would have done the same."
"But aren't you a boy," said Goofy, "It's not the same."
"Whatever," said Takuya, turning away from his companions, who laughed.
"What now, Mulan?" asked Sora.
"What else," said Mulan, "I'm heading home."
"You're father's going to be mad," said Mushu.
As the five of them headed down the mountain, they noticed Shan Yu's hawk flying around.
"That doesn't look good," said Takuya, looking to whom the hawk was flying to.
Shan Yu climbed out of the snow, the Heartless reforming out of Darkness, and they made their way to the city.
"We gotta stop them," said Donald.
"I'm gonna stop him myself," said Takuya, who didn't forget what happened at the village earlier.
So, the five of them hurried down the mountain; taking down Heartless along the way. When they reached the city, the unit they were formerly with was in the courtyard already.
"Shang," pleaded Mulan, "Shan Yu is alive and he's heading this way."
"And why should I believe you this time," said Shang.
"You said you trusted Ping," said Takuya, "Why would trusting Mulan be any different?"
Donald noticed the hawk overhead, and pointed it out to the others.
"That enough proof for you," said Takuya, changing into Flamon.
Shang looked around the courtyard, and spotted Shan Yu on the left tower of the courtyard.
"We mustn't let him near the Emperor!" ordered Shang, "Hurry men!!"
Yao, Chien-Po, and Ling rushed forward. Shang turned to his other warriors, who turned into Heartless, the Darkness in their hearts taking over.
"Captain," said Sora, "We'll clear the Courtyard while you protect the Emperor."
Shang looked hesitant.
"That's an order!!" urged Donald.
Shang nodded, before rushing towards the palace with Flamon right next to him. Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Mulan took care of the Heartless, using a Limit Breaker with Mushu to defeat them all.
"Let's get to the palace," said Sora.
When they got there, Takuya was fighting Heartless while Shan Yu had the Emperor by throat with his sword.
"Now you'll bow to me," said Shan Yu.
"No matter how hard the wind blows," replied the Emperor, "The Mountain cannot bow to it."
Shan Yu then noticed Mulan and the gang, along with Mulan being Ping. Shang used that distraction to get the drop on Shan Yu and get the Emperor in the palace, with Chien-Po and Ling closing the doors. Shan Yu got up and summoned more Heartless to his side. Flamon got in between them and Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Mulan.
"Guys," ordered Takuya, "Shan Yu's mine. Take care of the Heartless while I honor Shan Yu with a one-on-one battle."
"You think you can defeat me?" wondered Shan Yu.
"I know I can," said Flamon, reverting to Takuya and taking out his D-Tector, "Just give me a second to bring my best."
The Symbol of Fire appeared on Takuya's D-Tector and a ring a data around his left hand. He swiped the data through the top of the D-Tector and Spirit Evolved into Agunimon.
"Let's see you handle me!" challenged Agunimon.
"Takuya?" wondered Sora.
"Take care of the Heartless you guys," said Agunimon.
Shan Yu charged forward, looking for an easy victory, but Agunimon stopped his punch cold without even trying.
"That all you got?" boasted Agunimon.
Shan Yu brought his sword up in attempt to slice Agunimon half, only for Agunimon to block it with his left gauntlet. He back-flipped in the air and landed a few yards away from Shan Yu. He ignited his left gauntlet.
"Pyro Darts!!" shouted Agunimon, sending out small discs of flame at Shan Yu, forcing him to fall back.
Shan Yu charged forward in an attempt to catch Agunimon off guard, but Agunimon blocked the sword strike with his left gauntlet again and countered with a punch to the gut.
"Turnabout's fair play, right?" remarked Agunimon as Shan Yu exhaled one last time before falling down.
He turned to see a few Heartless left and he jumped up.
"Pyro Tornado!" shouted Agunimon.
And with precision strikes, Agunimon finished off the rest of the Heartless. As Agunimon landed, data wrapped around him as he turned back into Takuya.
"Don't mess with Takuya if you know what's good for you!" promised Takuya in a low voice.
"Takuya!" shouted Mulan, as she and the others rushed up to him.
"What was that?" asked Sora.
"You didn't…" started a fearful Mulan.
"He'll live," said Takuya, "But he won't be going anywhere for awhile."
After the excitement was over, and Shan Yu taken to prison, the Emperor stepped forward to address the five of them.
"I have heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan," said the Emperor, "You stole your fathers armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, shamed the entire Chinese army, and dishonored your family name."
"We get the picture," said Sora, who was used to being reprimanded back home.
"Somehow I sense a 'but' in here," said Takuya.
"You're a young woman," continued the Emperor, "and in the end, you have saved us all."
The Emperor then bowed to Mulan, signaling to all the other people gathered there to do the same.
"Your Excellency," thanked Mulan.
"Captain Li," said the Emperor.
Shang took out the sword of Shan Yu and gave it to Mulan.
"Take this, so that the world knows what you have done for China," said the Emperor.
Then the Emperor took his medal off and placed it on the sword.
"Take this as well, so that your family knows what you have done for me."
"Thank you, your Excellency," said Fa Mulan.
"Thank you, Fa Mulan, for everything," said Li Shang.
"If you wish to win the heart of China's bravest woman, then you need to do more than thank her, Captain," said the Emperor, embarrassing Shang.
"Alright," said Mushu, "If I can spin this right, then they'll have to make me a Guardian again."
"Weren't you already a Guardian?" asked Goofy.
"You little liar!" said Sora.
Sora started chasing after Mushu when Shan Yu's sword begun to glow. Sora understood what it meant and brought out his Keyblade to open the pathway to the next world.
"I think it's time we moved on," said Goofy.
"You shall be missed," said the Emperor.
"We'll come by and visit," said Sora.
"That is, if you allow it, your Excellency," said Takuya.
"I think you will be welcomed whether I allow it or not," replied the Emperor, "But I do, just to be clear."
"We look forward to your return," said Li Shang.
"Don't take too long, now," said Fa Mulan.
"You two play nice now," teased Sora.
"Yeah," chuckled Takuya, "Wouldn't want anything happening too fast, right?"
This caused the two of them to blush.
"Whoa," said Mushu, "Don't leave without this."
Mushu shot out flames, which formed into the Hidden Dragon Keyblade, which Sora sent into Hyperspace.
(AN2)
They left for the next world to visit.
(Beast's Castle)
When Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Takuya landed, they appeared in front of a castle. They entered cautiously, because they didn't know to whom it belonged.
"What is this place?" asked Sora.
"It's huge," remarked Donald.
"And sort of gloomy," added Goofy.
"It's a castle, and it's night time," said Takuya, "That's why it's huge and gloomy looking."
"Take the fun right out of it, why don't ya?" said Sora.
A roar echoed through the castle, sounding familiar to three of the four.
"You don't think?" wondered Goofy.
Another roar echoed, instantly reminding the other two of whose it was.
"That's the Beast's roar," said Sora.
"Beast?" asked Takuya, "Not a friendly name, is it?"
"He helped us out at Hollow Bastion in our last journey," said Sora.
"We probably need to check up on him," said Goofy.
Before they could move, Heartless appeared, moving into a nearby room.
"After that Shadow," said Takuya, rushing in there.
The only thing of real interest in the room was a rose in a class case. Heartless formed around them, forcing them to battle again. More showed up, cornering the four of them.
"We need some help," said Sora.
"HELP!!!!!" shouted Donald.
Help did arrive; the Beast busted through the door and took out the Heartless with relative ease.
"Just in time," said Sora, but the Beast knocked him away, moving towards the rose.
"Hey!" said Donald, before he and Goofy went flying as well.
"That's not very nice," said Takuya, getting between the rose and the Beast.
The Beast roared at him at point blank range, causing Takuya's ears to ring for a few seconds.
"Need to work on that inside voice I see," remarked Takuya before the Beast picked him up and threw him across the room, before picking up the rose and leaving the room.
"Oh yeah," said Takuya, getting up, "He was a REAL help from what I saw."
"Something's up," said Sora, "Otherwise he wouldn't brush us off like that."
As they exited, Donald saw someone at the stairs to the right, and informed the others.
"Who is it?" asked Takuya.
"Well, if this is Beast's Castle, then that must have been Belle," said Donald.
"Let's go see her," said Sora, as the four of them went up the East staircase, taking out more Heartless along the way.
When they got close to Belle's door, they heard talking from within and snuck up close to the door to listen closer. Donald stepped away from the door and rushed towards it; however, the door opened before he could get there.
"Who opened the door?" asked Donald.
"Mademoiselle Belle, I presume," said Takuya.
"Yes," said Belle, "And you are?"
"Takuya," replied Takuya, "And I assume you know these three."
"Sora! Donald! Goofy!" said Belle, "I'm so glad you came by."
"Where's the Beast?" asked Donald.
"He would be in his room. It's in the West Wing," said Belle, "We don't talk like we use to."
"I'm guessing the Heartless have something to do with it?" said Takuya.
"Yes," said Belle, "For the last year, he's been hunting any and all Heartless that have shown up here. The only ones who might be able to talk to him are locked up in the dungeon. I wanted to get them out, but…"
"He locked them down there, didn't he?" said Takuya.
Belle nodded.
"Who's locked up?" asked Sora.
"His servants," said Belle, "They're the ones that help me connect with Beast before. Maybe they can do it again."
They made their way to the west wing, fighting Heartless on the way there, Takuya as Agunimon this time. As they entered the West Hall, Sora turned to Agunimon.
"You were going to explain, right?" said Sora.
"This is called Spirit Evolution," said Agunimon, "By harnessing the Spirit of Fire, I can assume this form to become stronger and faster. Not everyone can do it, but those that can are powerful indeed."
"I wonder if I can do it," said Sora.
"Maybe later," said Takuya, "Right now, we need to find that undercroft. That should lead us to the dungeon where the servants are."
Down the hall, they found a wardrobe covering up a door. Sora moved it out of the way only for it to come alive.
"Do you mind," said the wardrobe, moving back into place.
"Excuse me," said Takuya, "Would you please move away from the door so we can get through?"
"And why should I do that?" asked the wardrobe.
"Belle asked us to go to the dungeon," said Sora.
"Belle asked you?" replied the wardrobe, "Well, by all means, please come right on through. We could use the help."
"Okay…" said Sora, hesitantly.
"My apologies," said the wardrobe, "I used to be human myself, until that enchantress cast her spell over this castle. I was turned into a wardrobe when the Prince became the Beast you see today."
"That makes sense," said Takuya, "I don't think anyone would choose that form voluntarily."
"Say again about this spell," asked Sora.
"Well," said the wardrobe, "It would be better if it was explained after you rescue the others. The dungeons hardly a place for clock anyways."
'Clock huh,' thought Takuya, 'Sounds like a butler to me. They keep time for just about everything, or so I've read.'
They entered the door to see another door with an unusual artwork. Donald tried to open the door, only for the artwork to turn into twin Heartless. Two stone Gargoyles at the corners of the room floated up as well.
"Time to party," said Takuya, bringing out his D-Tector.
However, the Twin Heartless was too fast for him and knocked his D-Tector away, as well as knocking him back to the other door.
"Time for plan 'B'," said Takuya, changing into Flamon.
While Sora, Donald, and Goofy were taking care of the Twin Heartless, Flamon took out the gargoyles with some difficulty, seeing as he only had melee attacks that wouldn't hurt his friends. After the Heartless were defeated, the 'artwork' disappeared, leaving behind a normal door, which they entered.
They found the room empty, minus a few decorations.
"There's nobody here?" asked Sora.
"Nobody to rescue?" added Donald.
"The wardrobe mentioned a clock," said Takuya, "Not to mention, she said that the whole castle was under the spell, not just the Beast. So, I would say…"
"That these knickknacks are the missing servants," said the candlestick, Lumiere, "Then you are correct, Monsieur."
"Be quiet, Lumiere," said the clock, Cogsworth.
"They don't look like Heartless to me," said the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
"That's because we're not," said Takuya.
"Names are: Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Takuya," introduced Sora, indicating each of his friends.
"Glad to meet you," said Takuya, "Belle sent us to find you."
"Then it is us who are glad to make your acquaintance," said Lumiere.
"What happened to you guys?" asked Goofy.
So the servants told them about what happened years ago, the enchantress, the prince, and the spell. They decided to head to where the Beast's room is and moved through the basement to get around the suits of armor guarding the entrance to the West Wing.
When they reached the Beast's room, a guy in an all too familiar black cloak was convincing the Beast to kill Belle. The Beast didn't want that, so Xaldin, the Organization 13 member, cut him off from his rose, and made him think it was Sora that did it. Overcome by anger, he turned to fight Sora and his friends.
"EXECUTE!!" yelled Takuya, "Spirit Evolution!"
Agunimon jumped behind the Beast, and held him back in a Full Nelson hold. The Beast struggled, but Agunimon was able to hold him long enough for Sora to help Cogsworth's voice to reach the Master. His anger abated, the Beast's struggles slowed until they stopped all together, allowing Agunimon to release him safely.
(AN3)
"Cogsworth??" asked the Beast, his senses returning, "What happened?"
"Your anger and fear was being used against you, causing your rage to overwhelm you," said Takuya, back to being human again.
"You locked your servants in the dungeon," said Donald.
"Who were you talking to?" asked Sora.
"Xaldin," said Beast, "That's what he said his name was. He came from the Darkness."
"He a manipulator," said Takuya, "However, somewhere in your heart, you realized you needed to save your friends, so you locked them in the dungeon to protect them."
"That's right," said Beast, "How did you know??"
"I've seen reports about Xaldin's workings. A few of them mentioned being countered by keeping those that would be most affected away from others."
"Yes, even Belle knows the good inside you," said Cogsworth, "You just have to realize that you can be nice, even as a beast."
"Belle," said Beast sadly, "After all I've done to her, she would only accept me back because her heart's too pure to do anything else."
"Well, that makes it easy," said Takuya, "Why not talk to her?"
"No," said Beast, "I need some time alone."
Takuya could understand where he was coming from and turned to the others.
"Give us a minute, would you?" asked Takuya.
"You sure?" asked Donald.
"Yeah," said Takuya, "I know what he needs right now."
After Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Cogsworth stepped out of the room, Takuya turned to Beast.
"I know what you're going through," said Takuya.
"How could you?" countered the Beast.
"Cause I know how it is," said Takuya, turning into Flamon, "To be a monster in front of your family."
Takuya told Beast what happened just hours before he got caught up in this mess.
"But that's not the worst of it," said Flamon.
"How could it get any worse?" asked Beast, "You scared your family and even if you return, they might recognize you and shun you again."
"But that's the thing," said Flamon, returning to Takuya, "I became a real beast one time, and ended up hurting my friends. I nearly killed someone that I consider a little brother to me. I could never forgive myself if I had done anything to him. If it weren't for his courage, I would be here right now. I would still be that beast, lost in a never-ending cycle of fear and hatred. But I've faced that, and you can too. Talk to Belle, try to reconnect to her the way you did the first time."
"Alright," said Beast, feeling hope that if Takuya could do it, so could he. After all, he wasn't so alone anymore.
Takuya and the Beast rejoined the others outside, and they headed towards the East Wing, and Belle's room, taking out even more Heartless along the way.
When they got to Belle's room, the wardrobe greeted them.
"Master," said the wardrobe, "Thank goodness you're alright."
"I'm just glad that everyone else is safe," said Beast, before looking around the room and not seeing Belle, asked, "What happened to Belle?"
"She went after some man in black," said the wardrobe.
(AN4)
"WHAT!?" yelled the Beast.
"Calm down, man," said Takuya, "Let's just go after her before Xaldin captures her."
"I'll make him pay if he hurts Belle," said Beast, turning around and rushing back through the castle.
"What are you gonna do with him?" asked Takuya, before jumping out the window, Spirit Evolving on the way down.
"Let's go," said Sora, leading Donald and Goofy out the door, and after Beast.
Meanwhile outside, Agunimon looked around the grounds. He saw a dark-robed figure walking towards him in a relaxed pace. Using his enhanced senses to find out who it is, relaxed himself.
"What happened to letting Sora handle it?" asked Agunimon.
"Who says I'm interfering??" replied the robed figure.
"Alright, Riku," said Agunimon, turning back to Takuya, "When can I tell him?"
"It's not your responsibility," replied Riku, "He'll find out in time. By the way, make sure Beast doesn't mention anything before you guys leave. I wouldn't do Sora any good to find out too early."
"Right," said Takuya, turning back to head inside.
"Hold up," said Riku, bringing out something, "Here, just in case."
Riku tossed something to Takuya, who caught it. Upon looking at it, he recognized what it was and put it in his D-Tector, before asking, "Are you sure I'm ready for this??"
"Save it for when you need it," said Riku, opening a portal of Darkness, "Besides, DiZ has finished his analysis of it, and doesn't need it anymore. Take it."
"Thanks," said Takuya, a bit unsure, but grateful nonetheless.
Takuya headed inside as Riku left via the portal.
(AN5)
Sora and the others had managed to defeat the Heartless by the time Takuya rushed in, only for the Heartless to evolve into a more powerful form. After the tiring battle, complete with another Limit Breaker, Sora, Donald, and Goofy weren't ready for another fight. The Beast, however, seemed to be ready, running on adrenaline and the need to save Belle.
"Guys, I'll handle this," said Takuya, brining out his D-Tector.
"But can you handle yourself?" asked Xaldin, appearing in the Balcony.
"What are you talking about?" countered Takuya.
"After what happened the first time you tapped into its power," replied Xaldin, "The Organization has done some reading up on you, Takuya, and your strong heart is just what we need to have a strong Nobody."
"As if," said Takuya, "Your mind games won't work. So go back to your groupies and tell them Takuya's not one to mess with."
Takuya summoned a lot of data around his left hand.
"EXECUTE!!!" shouted Takuya, "BEAST! SPIRIT! EVOLUTION!!"
Takuya Beast Spirit-Evolved into BurningGreymon.
"Let's see you handle me!" shouted BurningGreymon.
BurningGreymon took to the air with his wings, only to be met by the Heartless, sending him down to the ground. BurningGreymon smirked as he used his tail to wrap around the Heartless's leg and trip him up as he reversed their position. BurningGreymon jumped back and reversed the position of his shields.
"PYRO BARRAGE!"
He shot multiple heat lasers at the Heartless, doing a decent amount of damage before it recovered turned invisible.
"That's not going to work," said BurningGreymon, spinning around quickly, catching the Heartless off guard and sending him into the wall.
The Heartless melted into the wall, causing BurningGreymon to stop spinning. He looked around him, before sending another Pyro Barrage over Sora's head, and into the Heartless, forcing him to become visible again. Sora and the Beast were able to finish it off with another Limit Breaker.
BurningGreymon landed and reverted back to Takuya, who was on one knee.
"It's been awhile," said Takuya, "I need a break from doing that again."
"We won," said Sora.
"So you think," said Xaldin, from the doorway.
Beast charged, followed by Sora, Donald, and Goofy, but Xaldin bid them 'Farewell,' and left via a dark portal.
"What did he want here?" asked Beast.
"He's with Organization 13," said Sora, "They probably wanted to make you into a Heartless.
"So they can get control of the nobody in you," finished Goofy.
"You're alright!" shouted Belle, who was trapped on the balcony out back.
The Beast apologized, and Belle accepted the apology. Suddenly the Keyblade appeared in Sora's hand, and he knew what was happening. He recognized the Rose in the dimension of the gateway, and unlocked the road to the next world.
"What happened?" asked Beast.
"The gate is open," replied Donald.
"It means we're needed in the next world," added Takuya.
After saying their goodbyes, Sora's group returned to the Gummy Ship. However, before they could go anywhere, the ship moved by itself back to Hallow Bastion. Where their next adventure awaited.
(Chapter End)
Well, I'm gonna end it there, because two worlds a chapter seems like a good pace to set. I don't know if I'm doing Pooh's world yet, as it only mini games and Takuya's not gonna be into that. So, we'll see next time.
Name: Sora
Current Keyblades: Kingdom Key, Star Seeker, Hidden Dragon
Drives: Valor
Name: Fa, Mulan
Alias: Ping
Occupation: World (China) Savior, Inheritor of Fa Family Head
Keyblade: none
Weapon: Father's sword
Quirks: Shy, but Brave
Name: Mushu
Occupation: Former Summoning Charm, Former Guardian, Reinstated Guardian
Weapon: Fire Breath
Quirks: Fast-talker, smooth-talker (at times)
Name: Beast
Alias: Prince
Occupation: Ruler of his castle, fierce protector of Belle
Weapon: his claws
Quirks: quick to anger, but is also nice at times
Name: Belle
Alias: Princess of Heart
Occupation: Princess of Heart of Light (Meaning holds no darkness inside)
Weapon: Her Heart (used to give Beast strength to continue fighting when he would otherwise be tired)
Name: Riku
Occupation: Keyblade Wielder, friend/rival of Sora, and Darkness user
Keyblade: Way to the Dawn
Former Keyblades: Soul Eater (Don't know the name of the other one, though Unlocking of Hearts is mentioned as its name in MrFlipp's series KH4: All's End)
Alright, that's all. Except for one thing.
AN1: Japan, China, I'm thinking they share that. If not, I apologize.
AN2: Well, considering how you get it in the game, I'm using this as an alternative.
AN3: Well, it's better than having Cogsworth shouting 'Master, please return to your senses!' for five full minutes.
AN4: Not Agent K or Agent J. Wrong MiB guys.
AN5: This scene I put in as to give Takuya something to do. I had him jump out of the window prematurely, forgetting that the battle in the courtyard doesn't happen until later. Also, it gives Sora, Donald, and Goofy the chance to participate in a boss battle, considering Takuya aced them out of battling Shan Yu in the last world.
Okay, until next chapter…
Later,
RDF1