Me: It is I! I have returned for the deep of the underworld!
Hehe…na, just kidding but I have recovered from my unknown blindness as it turns out that when I take the antibiotics, it causes me to get blurry vision.
Though I have been going back and forth to the ER after posting my author's note these blasted kidney infections keeps coming back.
On the other note, here is another update of my health…my doctor did this special scan that allows him to see how my right kidney is working…with the tube, it's only been working half of its normal rate and is a slight smaller.
My doctor is first going to change the tube and bag and wait for another three months, if it still working half then I will be undergoing a real surgery where they have to open me up and all.
I will let you guys know after the three months is up if I am going to surgery or not. 'Cough' anyway that is done with…I would like to thank those who read and enjoyed reading chapter 2.
To those who reviewed:
Chapter 2: Asada-shino808, NinjaFang1331, Wishfull-star, HyruleHearts1123, digifan303. Guest #1, Kairi loves Sora and MackBlade.
AN: Random fangirl 43, Vanitas' Queen21, MackBlade, Peaceful Dragon Rose, NingaFang1331, HyruleHearts1123, and Asada-shino808
Asada-shino808: Thanks for the congrats. I have not gotten the game Unchained X as I think is a bit expensive if you are not careful and for any news of the 2.8 and the long waited KH3, there is a release date for 2.8 and some leak news about KH3 so no worries…besides, I don't even own a PS4 so what's the point for me to want news for a game that I can't play.
As for your question, yes Sora understands the balance of light and darkness. Remember he was trained not just by Yen Sid but Merlin as well.
I thank you for your support and glad to know that you love my stories so much even with the horrible grammar mistakes that I can't see myself. Though I am trying my best to get better and I do hope that it is getting better.
For the ideas you gave me… 'wink' I may have used one or two of them so if you spot any of your ideas in this chapters, give a shout out and here, a virtual Sea-Salt Ice Cream!
As for the Chain of Memories, no it will not happen and you will see why at the end of this story so do wait patiently, alright? Enjoy!
NinjaFang1331: Yes, are you right about the exam only takes place in Beast's Castle and there is more to Natalya's Shadow magic but you will soon find out in the next chapter.
But there is more than just Sora's exam…hehe – no spoiler! Oh and thanks for your support.
Wishfull-star: Glad that you love it. Sorry for the long wait but yea…kidney problems and all but I am getting better. Enjoy.
HyruleHearts1123: …Well I hope you are finally are free from your terror. Hehe I remember becoming a senior but I had to finish halfway of the school year at my home cause of my health was starting to get bad.
As to un-confuse you, Ven would appear only to when he feels like he is needed or he is just bored. I don't think Ven can help Sora to run a world.
And no, if you would have meet me back when I was little, you would question how on earth I'm still alive. Most people would think I should be living in a hospital cause of my many health problems.
Thanks for your support and I hope you enjoy this long waited battle chapter.
digifan303: Well it's not great but my doctor is doing his best to make sure I get better. Enjoy reading this chapter!
Guest #1: Thanks
Kairi loves Sora: Thanks, you have no idea how many times I have to watch the movie to get different ideas on changing certain points. As for my health, I have been dealing with this for all my life, so no worries…rather is more of a pain of the neck.
I also love it when people forget that Sora can unlock locks with his KEYblade. Even Sora himself has his moments. I'm gratefully that you were trying to help me – here, virtual Sea-Salt Ice Cream for your effort!
MackBlade: 'Thinking' …I might have used your idea along with another but you just have to read this battle chapter and see for yourself 'wink' no spoiler…
I thank thy for telling me that my squeal story is amazing…don't get that much high praise minus from you guys though. Enjoy the chapter!
Random fangirl 43: 'Blushes and accepts thee bouquet' Oh my…thanks. How long did this happened to your brother? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to and yea…it did hurt when I woke up after they placed the tube.
I'm somewhat better and currently working on the next chapter for you guys and of course my other stories as well. It sort of makes me forget about the pain when I work on my stories. Hope you will enjoy reading this chapter.
Vanitas' Queen21: Thanks for the support and your prayers have been heard.
Peaceful Dragon Rose: Thanks for the support and your patience.
Thanks for those lovely reviews. Now let's head back to the adventure! Game start!
"I don't know who you are, but there is nothing you can do to stop me!" shouted Gaston before smirking. "Belle is mine!"
"Oh hell no, you bastard!" snapped Natalya. "My sister is not your property, you sick creep!"
"Why little Natalya, don't you not want the most handsome man in town to be your future brother-in-law," said Gaston, smugly.
Natalya grits her teeth before smirking, "Handsome? Where? I don't see anyone with that description around here."
"Why you," said Gaston before dashing forward to them. Suddenly heartless appeared right next to him and the hunter's eyes turned yellow.
"Did she really have to do that?" murmured Ventus before sighing. "She's more of a hothead than you were when you were nine."
"Hey! Watch it Ven – and it's not my fault!" said Sora. "It was Daisy who startled me and caused me to smash that vase."
"Sure, let's go with that," said Ventus. "The Heartless that appeared must be new as I never seen them before in our adventures."
Sora looked over to see small shadows that looked like hunters with crossbows or shotguns as their weapons.
"Not those shadows again," murmured Beast.
"Beast, you and I will deal with Gaston," said Sora. "Max, help Natalya with the Heartless!"
Max nodded with hesitation, "I-If you say so Sora. Shall we?"
Natalya sighs before nodding, "Once we finish with those Heartless, we will help you out with that creep Gaston."
"Be careful, both of you," said Sora before watching the two of them dash over to the flock of heartless. The brunette looked over at Beast before the two dodged Gaston's attack.
The hunter grits his teeth before using the darkness and summoned a dark shotgun. He aimed his gun over to Beast and fired.
"Beast!" shouted Sora before casting a reflect spell over his comrade. The barrier was able to protect Beast from the shadow bullets and send it right back at the hunter.
It cost Gaston to drop his shotgun which gave Beast a chance to dash forward to Gaston and grabbed him by his neck. The hunter's eyes return back to blue and was looking at the Beast in fear.
"P-Please, I beg of you! I'll do anything! Anything!" begged Gaston.
Beast growled slightly before softening his face and lowered the hunter. He glared at him, "Get out and never return."
Sora titled his head but just as Beast turned his back, Gaston pulled out his knife and lunged at the Beast. The hunter's eyes returned back to yellow with red swirls this time.
"Beast – Firaga!" said Sora as he cast his strongest fire spell. The spell knocked the knife from Gaston's hand.
The hunter let out an angry shout before a dark aura surrounded his body. His body started to grow taller and had dark armor with a large shotgun around his shoulder. On his chest there was a heartless symbol and around his waist were a few knives.
"Looks like Gaston gave in to his darkness," said Ven before narrowing his eyes. "I stay clear from his shotgun and those blasted knives. Those items are baring unknown darkness."
Sora nodded slightly before Beast grabbed him from the back of his vest as the Heartless Hunter slammed his massive hand over to them.
"Um oops," said Sora, sheepishly. "Sorry, I guess I didn't see that coming…so any ideas on how to take him down?"
Beast narrowed his eyes a bit before nodding, "I might have one but we need the other two."
Sora nodded before looking over to see Natalya and Max were coming over to them. The brunette grinned, "Well they are coming now."
The Heartless Hunter took out his shotgun and fired a few times to them.
Natalya and Max gasped before dodging the shadow bullets. Natalya was able to land perfectly on her feet while Max landed on his face…like his father.
"Nice entrance," said Natalya, sarcastically.
Max laughed in a mocking way before looking over at Sora, "Are you alright? That…thing was close on hitting you!"
"I'm fine as you can see that Beast pulled me out of the way," said Sora. The brunette saw the Heartless firing his shotgun again and casted reflect to protect them from the incoming shadow bullets.
"Glad to know that your barrier spells have greatly improved Sora," stated Max before pointing over to the Heartless Hunter. "Any idea on how to beat this guy?"
"Beast has one," replied Sora.
Natalya and Max lifted up their eyebrows before looking over at the Beast who was scratching nervously on his cheek.
"Alright, shot then Beast," said Natalya before gripping onto her scythe, tightly. "Just as long I can swing a few hits onto that bastard, I am fine whatever plan you come up with."
Sora and Max laughed with a sheepish look on their faces.
Beast nodded before looking over at the Heartless Hunter, "If we are able to restrain him, Sora might be able to destroy him by using his keyblade."
"Restrain him?" said Natalya before snapping her fingers. "Oh! I think I know a spell! But I need time to cast it so you guys have to distract him from me."
"No problem, guys you ready?" said Sora.
Beast and Max nodded before the three dashed over to the Heartless Hunter while Natalya started on her spell.
"Thunder Strike!" said Max as he transformed his skateboard to a bow. The lighting hit the Heartless' eyes that caused him to go blind for a few seconds.
"Now Beast!" said Sora.
Beast grabbed hold onto the brunette and tossed him upward where Sora strikes the heartless on to his chest. The Heartless screamed in pain before throwing the shadow knives over to them.
Max panicked and quickly changed the bow into a shield and protected himself and Beast from the shadow knives while Sora reflected them by swinging his keyblade.
The brunette landed not too far from Natalya. She was surrounded by some dark aura while her scythe was floating upon on her hands.
"Her dark aura…I feel it and it's nothing but warmness coming from it," stated Sora.
"You're right Sora but is there such thing about good darkness?" wondered Ven as Sora casted another reflect.
Sora was about to reply when Natalya opened her eyes and grabbed her scythe and gathered the dark aura onto her weapon. She pointed her scythe to the Heartless Hunter, "Void Tornado!"
The Heartless Hunter is suddenly surrounded by an intense shadow tornado and stopping him from moving an inch.
"Now Sora!" said Natalya.
The brunette nodded but just as he was about to finish him off, the Heartless Hunter let out a screech. Everyone had to cover their ears.
"Alright I know that Gaston has a blasted loudmouth but I didn't know it would go this far – ah!" said Natalya as the marble underneath her started to crumple.
Sora dashed over to her and quickly grabbed her hand.
"Don't you dare let me go Sora!" shouted Natalya, nervously as she stared down of the empty lake bed.
"I'm not!" shouted Sora as he tries to pull Natalya. "Max a little help here!"
The young knight was about to help out when the Heartless Hunter let out another screech but with such force this time.
Max and Beast were sent backwards from the force while Sora and Natalya were falling from the balcony.
"Sora, I need you to throw your keyblade," instructed Ven.
"What? Are you mental?!"said Sora.
"Have I let you down before?" stated Ven as Sora shook his head. "Well then – do it and quickly!"
Sora sighs before grabbing hold onto Natalya's waist and tossing his keyblade. The scythe wielder widen her eyes but just as she was about to snap at him for tossing his weapon, there was a sudden light come from the keyblade.
It slowly changed into a white and light blue glider.
The brunette widens his eyes before landing somewhat wobbly on the flying object while still holding onto Natalya.
"This…This is so freaking cool!" said Natalya before slightly pouting over to Sora. "How come you didn't use this to beginning with?"
"Cause…I didn't know I could do that," replied Sora before looking at the mysterious glider. "I'm still learning how to use the keyblade as it holds mysterious powers."
"You don't say," murmured Natalya before smirking. "Shall we finish what we started then?"
"Um sure," said Sora, nervously. "Ven, how do I fly this thing?"
Meanwhile, Beast was watching Max freaking out and failed his duty to protect Sora. Beast sighs and was about to snap at him before spotting something flying towards them.
It was Sora and Natalya.
Beast grinned before grabbing Max from behind and set him in front of him. Sora and Natalya landed at the broken ledge of the balcony and jump out of the glider.
"H-How – How did you get that Prince Sora?!" said Max.
Natalya mouth dropped, "What?!"
The glider changed back into his Oathkeeper keeper and back to Sora's hand. The brunette shrugs his shoulders, "I have no idea but that is not important. We still need to deal with that Heartless Hunter. Natalya, how long will the tornado last?"
"Um…mm – oh r-right!" stuttered Natalya before clearing her throat. "The tornado will last for about an hour."
"Right than we don't have much time," said Sora. "Max, I need you to stun the Heartless again while Beast throws Natalya and me to the air where we finish him off."
Natalya, Max and Beast nodded their heads.
The young knight dashed over and jump to the highest tower. He changed the shield back to the bow and aimed at the Heartless' eyes.
"Over here, you selfish hunter!" shouted Max as he was trying to get the heartless attention. The heartless slowly turned his head where Max released a few lightening arrows at his eyes.
Again the Heartless Hunter was stunned where Beast grabbed not just Sora but Natalya and throws them upward.
Sora and Natalya joined their weapons together and released both magic at the heartless. They aimed the Oathkeeper and scythe towards the heartless chest.
"Faith! / Demise!"
Eight light and icy dark beams shot out of each weapon and straight to the Heartless.
The Heartless Hunter let out an agony screech but before disappearing, he throws his last shadow knife to Beast where it struck him on the side.
Sora and Natalya landed safely on the surviving balcony before widening their eyes. Both of them dashed over to their fallen friend.
"Beast, hang in there!" said Sora as he tries to heal the Beast's wound. The brunette girts his teeth, "Why isn't it working?"
"The wound…it might be too deep for magic to cure," stated Natalya as she tries to apply pressure and stop the blood flow. "I…I don't think there is much we can do, Sora."
"Beast!"
Sora, Max and Natalya turned their heads to see Belle running towards. She bends down and started tearing up while holding onto the Beast dearly.
"B-Belle…you-you came back," said Beast, softly as he was having trouble breathing.
"Of course I've came back. I couldn't let them…" said Belle before closing her eyes and hugged the Beast. "Oh this is all my fault. If I haven't shown them the mirror, none of these would have happen."
"Belle," said Sora, softly while Natalya was crying softly.
"Maybe…maybe it's – it's better this way," gasped Beast.
"No, don't talk like that," said Belle as she ran her hand onto her hair. "You're going to be alright. We're together now – and-and not to mention, my sister and Sora are here as well. You'll see."
"At least…I get to see you…one last time," said Beast.
Natalya widens her eyes before looking down at the stab wound. The Beast was losing too much blood and she knows he is moments away to death.
'No, he can't die! Not when my sister finally found someone that truly understand her!'
Sora watches as his fellow friend and ally draw his finally breathe. The moment his head fell backwards, Belle begged the Beast to not leave him and on that moment declared her feelings to the Beast.
"I love you."
Behind them, inside of the Beast's room there was a single red rose in a case. It was wilting and only had one rose petal which fell the moment after Belle declared her love to the Beast.
Lumiere, Cogsworth and Mrs. Potts had sad expressions on their faces.
Sora whipped his tears away and helped Natalya up. The brunette sighs, sadly, "Come on…let's give Belle a moment alone, alright?"
Natalya nodded but just as they were about to leave, a beam of light fell from the sky. The pink hair girl looked up to see few more beams of light coming down from the night sky.
"What's going on?" asked Max, softly.
Belle looked up before backing away when Beast's body lifted up from the ground. Slowly the Beast was transforming back into a human being.
Sora and Max had a disbelief look on their faces.
Beast rose up from the ground before looking down at his hands. He let out a sigh of relief before turning around to face Belle who was slightly confused.
"Please don't be alarmed Belle, it's me."
Belle walked over to him and ran her fingers to the long hair before looking at his eyes. They were the blue eyes of which the Beast had.
"It is you!"
"Um I'm totally lost here," murmured Max as Sora and Natalya nodded their heads. They watched as the two of them kissed, a beam of light surrounded them before shooting up to the sky and created bright fireworks.
The bright lights fall down to the castle where it suddenly changed into a magnificent white castle. Even the devil looking gargoyles changed into beautiful angels.
Sora, Max and Natalya were speechless. Not even Ven said a word.
The three servants went over to them before transforming back into their human selves as well. Even Chip transformed back to a child along with a dog that was a footstool.
"Um Belle," said Natalya. "Anything you like to explain to me."
Belle laughed, "Sorry, but there wasn't enough time for me to explain to you about the curse that the Beast and his servants were casted upon."
"Curse?" said Sora.
"Oh yes, it is quite a tale indeed young man," said Mrs. Potts as she was carrying Chip. "Come let's got inside where I can tell the tale to you three."
The three nodded but before stepping inside, Natalya glared over at Sora.
"Which reminds me – why didn't you tell me you are a freaking prince?!"
Sora backed away from the pink hair girl and raised his hands onto a defensive manor. The brunette slightly glared over to Max before looking over at Natalya, "Well…um that's sort of a personal thing to say to someone."
Natalya lifted her eyebrow.
Sora sighs, "I mean would you believe me, a complete stranger, telling you that I am a prince?"
Natalya opened her mouth but closed it before shaking her head. She thought for a moment, "I…guess you're right."
"Well shall we head over to the diner room," said Lumiere.
Everyone nodded before entering the castle while eating their dinner, Mrs. Potts told Sora, Max and Natalya about the curse that an Enchanted Sorceress casted, ten years ago.
-Break Line-
Gaston has been defeated and everything is back to normal for Belle and the others. But can Natalya leave her adopted family to finally meet her brother?
Did Sora pass his Mark of Mastery? Find out next save game!
Next chapter: Truth Uncovered!