Everyone stood in the throne room silently for a while.

Wayne had just told everyone that five knights, one from each kingdom, must step up and partake on this quest.

"I ask again," said Wayne. "Who will step up?"

Again everyone was silent for a while.

However, Finn was ready to step up.

But before he could say a word, someone went first.

"I volunteer!" said a voice.

Everyone turned and saw a knight step out from the Epcot Kingdom knights.

He was a dark skinned boy the same age as Finn wearing armor that did reveal his muscles.

He carried not only a sword, but a war axe as well.

He looked almost as tough as Luowski was.

"My name is Terry Maybeck, but people call me just Maybeck," he said. "I volunteer as Epcot Kingdom's knight. I'm the strongest and most fearless one!"

People from his kingdom cheered for him as he walked up to the throne.

"Excellent," said Wayne. "Our first tribute."

Finn was about to proclaim himself the second when hopped in.

"I will go," said a voice.

This one came from Holly Kingdom.

It was a girl who looked pretty young to be a knight, almost innocent.

She wore armor and held a spear and shield and several knives attached to her.

"I am Isabella "Willa" Angelo," she said. "And I will embark on this quest. Maleficent doesn't scare me! I will show her!"

Once again, people cheered for Willa as she walked up.

"I'm coming too," said another voice.

From Animus Kingdom, Kingdom of Elves, came an elf girl Finn found to be almost as beautiful as Amanda.

She had blonde hair, less body armor, a bow and arrows, and two dual wielding swords.

"I'm Charlene Turner," said the elf. "I will accompany you all on this mission. I'm the most skilled and athletic back home."

She was cheered for as she walked up.

"We need two more," said Wayne.

"I'll go!" said a voice from Magi Kingdom, kingdom of mages.

A young boy with ginger hair and freckles stepped out.

He wore a chain vest and regular vest, had a wooden magic staff and a short one-handed sword.

"I'm Dell Philby, but call me Philby," said the boy. "If we're up against witches, you'll need someone who's top of his class back home, like me."

Everyone cheered for him as he stepped up.

"And now finally," said Wayne looking at knights from High Disneyland Kingdom. "We need one of our own to go."

Finn was unsure still.

He wanted to save Amanda more than anything, but she made him feel weak when he couldn't stand up to her."

No one stepped up for a while, but then Finn saw Dillard.

He was cracking his knuckles and clearing his voice.

Finn realized he was going to volunteer, and he wasn't even a knight.

Before Dillard could say a word, Finn stepped out.

"I will go!" he yelled. "I will!"

Everyone this time stared at him.

He felt so embarrassed, with everyone staring at him.

"My name…is Lawrence Finnegan Whitman," he said. "But call me Finn."

He thought about what to say.

"I may not look tough or strong," he said. "But I love Amanda. And I…I will gladly die for her!"

Everyone was silent for one split second, and then they all cheered.

Even the four up with Wayne cheered.

Finn suddenly felt no longer scared.

He was filled up with bravery.

He walked up, suddenly seeing Dillard looking at him sadly.

He felt bad, but he knew Dillard could get killed easily.

He was doing what he thought was best for his best friend.

He gathered with everyone else up front and Wayne settled everyone down.

He stared at the five knights and smiled.

"My dear knights," he said. "We thank you all for your bravery. Together you will all save the kingdom, and we will remember you as…"

He thought for a moment for a name for everyone.

"The Kingdom Keepers!" he said.

Everyone began chanting Kingdom Keepers repeatedly.

Finn felt filled up with courage.

He was ready for this quest.

After the whole get-together, the Kingdom Keepers were sitting in castle armory, getting to know one another.

"So with only my axe," said Maybeck. "I single handily sliced five goblin heads off with one thrust."

"That's nothing," said Philby. "I took down a group of ogres with one spell."

"How did you do that?" asked Willa. "That's almost impossible."

"I simply used a spell, broke open a hole in their cave, and sunlight flooded in a turned them to stone!" said Philby.

"Whoa sweet!" said Maybeck.

"I've never missed a target in my life," said Charlene. "I fired ten arrows at a target, and made a C in the bull's-eye with each."

"C for Charlene?" asked Willa.

"Indeed," said Charlene smiling.

Finn chuckled a little, but then noticed something.

Charlene seemed to be constantly eyeing him every time she talked.

Finn did think she was beautiful, almost like Amanda.

"So what about you Whitman?" asked Maybeck. "What's the most heroic or awesome thing you've done other than almost standing up to Maleficent?"

Finn thought for a second.

"Well…" he began to say.

Suddenly the door open, interrupting him, and Wayne walked in.

Everyone stared at him as he came to them.

He was holding the map Mattie had weaved.

"My children," he said. "I once again thank you for agreeing to go on this quest to save my daughter and the kingdom.

Everyone nodded.

"You may choose anything you want from this armory to take with you," said Wayne. "And there is a chariot outside waiting for you to commandeer.

"Very well," said Philby.

"Who amongst you would like to be the leader of the Kingdom Keepers?" asked Wayne.

"Well do we need a leader?" asked Finn.

"Every group needs a leader," said Maybeck. "And I'd like to nominate you for leader Whitman."

Finn jumped and stared at Maybeck.

"Really?" he asked. "You would want me as leader rather than tough guy you?"

"I'm an attack dog," said Maybeck. "You are brave. I want you for leader."

"Oh me too!" said Charlene. "I nominate you for leader!

Finn chuckled as he accepted Charlene's request.

"I like it," said Philby.

"I'll go with it," said Willa.

"Me too," said another voice.

Everyone turned towards the entrance and saw Dillard standing there.

"Dillard?" asked Finn.

"Yes," said Dillard. "My name is Dillard Cole, friend of Finn. And I wish to accompany you on this quest."

"What?" asked Finn.

"Well I accept your request," said Wayne. "But I'm afraid I cannot allow it."

"Please your majesty!" said Dillard. "I'm not a nuisance! I can be of help! Finn taught me sword skills and…"

"It's not that we don't want you," said Finn. "It's because we can't let you."

"The oracle said only five may go," said Maybeck.

"If more than five go," said Willa. "There would be a great demise."

"Any more than five could result in one facing death," said Charlene.

Dillard sadly looked at everyone.

"I'm sorry Dill," said Finn. "But please, take care of my family while I'm gone."

"Sure thing…" sighed Dillard.

Everyone watched as he slowly walked out.

"I feel bad," said Philby.

"It's what the oracle said," said Charlene.

"Well then," said Wayne. "As I was saying, it looks like Finn will be the leader."

The four clapped for Finn as he stepped up.

Wayne then too the map and handed it to Finn.

"This map will show you the way child," he said.

"Thank you," said Finn.

"Gear yourselves up and then talk to me," said Wayne. "You depart immediately, for it will almost take three days to get to Maleficent's castle and retrieve the sword as well. And in three days you must be there, or it will be too late."

"You've got it," said Maybeck.

"We'll be ready," said Philby.

"See you soon," said Finn.

Wayne nodded and walked out leaving the Kingdom Keepers alone.

"So leader?" Charlene asked Finn. "Orders?"

Finn smiled and stared at everyone.

"Gear up guys!" he said. "We're going on a quest!"

Everyone cheered and got straight to work.

Finn did truly feel like a real leader.

And there we have it. The Kingdom Keepers have formed! Surprised Charlene's an Elf and Philby's a mage? Poor Dillard too. Anyway stay tuned!

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