Don't Ring The Bell

L.A.: Yes, I updated in a week! Hope you enjoy!

Rin sighed as she watched Merlin work with Goofy, Sora, and Donald. She was taking a "breather" after accidentally setting Donald on fire…again. It wasn't her fault that he kept getting in the way of her fire spells.

So, now Merlin was teaching Sora how to use summoning stones. He was learning how to summon a lion named Simba and a small dragon named Mushu. She wasn't sure how helpful they'd be in battle. In fact, they only thing she had found helpful so far was that Merlin believed the Heartstaff might have the capability to fly. That would be fun.

If only the Heartstaff were easier to wield. She sighed as something caught her attention. It was the book. It still sat on the pillar. She wasn't sure why she was so fascinated with that book. She reached out and opened it. Once again, it didn't make sense.

Remember the light in the darkest hour.

Remember not to let your memories sour.

Remember the answers are within your power.

Remember, remember, but please don't forget,

An ace up your sleeve is always a best bet.

"You're quite fascinated with that book, aren't you?" Merlin said, causing her to start. She hadn't noticed him approaching her.

"Uh, yeah," She said as she quickly closed the book. "I'm not sure why though."

Merlin tapped his chin. "We are often given knowledge before we know how to use it."

Rin frowned. "I beg your pardon?"

Merlin chuckled. "Oh, it's just a little phrase my mentor taught me."

Sora sighed as he came to sit beside her. "Man, I'm beat. Magic's hard."

They all winced as the bell rang again, shaking the entire house.

"Geez," Donald said. "What is wrong with that bell?"

"I've been thinking about the 2nd District Bell," Merlin said.

"Was that the one that just rang?" Rin asked.

Merlin nodded. "Yes, it's above the gizmo shop. There's a legend about it, actually."

"What's the legend?" Goofy asked.

"If you ring it three times then something will happen," Merlin tapped his chin. "Confound it. I wish I could remember what it was."

"No matter," Sora said. "We'll go try it out ourselves."

Rin raised an eyebrow. "Do you really want to go investigate something that we know nothing about?"

Sora crossed his arms. "Do you really want to hear that bell every time we come here?"

Rin paused. "Point taken."

They reached the bell and found that it was boarded up.

"We could probably pull these boards away," Sora said.

"Um, don't you think those boards are there for a reason?" Rin asked.

"If we can't pry them then, we can burn them," Donald said.

"Am I the only sane person here?" Rin said.

"Relax Rin," Sora said, "This'll be fun."

"Sure," Rin said as she crossed her arms. "That mindset works out well for us."

After a couple of minutes, they were able to pry the boards away. The bell was huge compared to the rest of the tower.

Sora grinned as he rubbed his hands together. "Okay, here goes." He rang the bell three times. They all winced as the sound echoed throughtout the district.

"Next time warn us before you do that," Donald said as he rubbed his temples.

"Look," Goofy said as he pointed down toward the courtyard. "Isn't that a keyhole down there?"

A keyhole was glowing in the far wall of the courtyard.

"Wow," Rin said, "that actually worked in our favor?"

"Why do you ever doubt me?" Sora said. "Now, let's go seal that keyhole."

They approached the courtyard, weapons drawn just incase. So far, it seemed Sora was right.

"I can't believe this," Rin said. "This is it? We're just going to walk up to that keyhole without any trouble?"

"Come on Rin," Sora said. "Take advantage of it. It won't always be that easy."

A rumble filled the air as the ground shook. A guard armor dropped down in front of them, blocking their access to the keyhole.

"See," Rin said as she pulled out the Heartstaff. "I knew it couldn't be that easy."

"Well," Sora said as he brandished the keyblade. "At least, we're prepared."

They charged at the guard armor. Sora struck the armor with the keyblade while Donald followed with a thunder spell. The armor flopped to the ground.

"Gawrsh," Goofy said as they eyed the armor warily. "Did we beat it?"

"It can't be that easy," Rin said.

The guard armor shook and glowed. It lifted into the air.

"Would you quit saying that," Donald said as they backed away from the armor. "You're just making everything worse."

The feet became the arms and vice versa. The group dodged and weaved between the giant armor.

"Hey Rin," Donald said after shooting off a fire spell at one of the feet. "Time to practice that new spell Merlin taught us."

"Rin dodged an arm. "You want to do that now?"

"As your teacher, I require you to practice this spell," Donald said as he sent another fire spell flying to an arm.

Rin was about to say something when a giant foot came hurtling down on her. She brought the Heartstaff above her head and shouted. "Aeros!"

A whirlwind cocoon surrounded her, deflecting the foot away from her.

"Not bad," Donald said.

"Really?" Rin said as she bought the Heartstaff down and dematerialized the cocoon. "You're grading me now?"

"Uh, Goofy and I need a little help here," Sora said as he dodged a swipe.

After a few more blows, the opposite armor went down. A heart floated away as the armor dematerialized.

With the armor now gone, Sora locked the keyhole with the Keyblade. They breathed a sigh a relief when they heard the keyhole locked.

"Wow," Rin said, "some break, huh?"

"I think we need a vacation from our vacation," Sora added.

"Oh yeah," Goofy said, "Aren't we supposed to go pick up the gummi ship today?"

Everyone groaned.

L.A.: Sorry, I know it's short. I cut out some stuff and moved it around but at least I got it out in time. Well, you know what to do. READ and REVIEW!