First off, I want to say thanks for all of your reviews guys! They really help me to try and write a better story. To answer some of your questions, Kairi wasn't invited along because she doesn't have the potential to fight yet. Yeah, I get it that she fought against the Heartless and has her own keyblade and is a keyblade wielder etc. But, the Heartless have evolved MAJORLY in my story. They're no longer just Heartless and Nobodies. They're something much more than that.
Sora's mom doesn't particularly like Kairi because she thinks that it was her fault that Sora had to lose his heart. Although, Sora's mom would've been sad about Kairi losing her heart, she still would've been fine as long as Sora was still alive. She can tolerate Riku because he eventually regretted his mistake and did everything in his power to get Sora to be his normal self again. She thinks that at least Riku did something to save Sora, unlike Kairi.
And I know Sora seemed kind of OOC but that's because it's usually what he's THINKING. You can hardly see any of that whole " Wow, I'm going to try and make her mine" stuff on his face or in his eyes. That's what the whole point of the adventure is. He's supposed to like her over time and she in return.
Hope that cleared up some things! I do not any of the characters! They're all from either Square Enix or Disney. Please Rate and Review!
Once they were all seated in the gummi ship, Mickey turned around from the driver's seat, a serious expression on his face.
"Alright, guys. The enemies here are much more powerful than the Heartless and Nobodies. They somehow can use both light and darkness at the same time," Mickey stated. "We have to be more careful about where we go and who we go with."
"How do they use the light and dark at the same time?" Riku asked.
"Some of them can actually help you, but others are downright evil. Especially, if they use both light and dark. Mostly because they seem to be wanting to help, but can turn of you just as easily," Mickey responded. "So remember, always stick with your senses and each other."
Mickey turned back around and started to flick on the gummi ship. Kailee was clutching her armrests until her knuckles turned white. She was completely terrified. She didn't want to have to face those things again. Even though, she tried to keep herself composed, inside, she was dying to crawl under a rock. Sora and Riku had noticed at the same time and had both placed their hands on hers. She turned her head to look at both of them to see that they had reassuring looks on their faces.
She gave them a silent thank you and managed to relax.
I hope to try and reunite her with her parents and sister, soon. For now, we all have to stick together.
I wonder how we're supposed to find her parents and sister if she doesn't know herself. In any case, we'll try everything we can to save them.
After an hour of flying, they landed up on a mountain that overlooked on a tower and a great expanse of a forest. A path had already been set that led from where they were to the edge of the tower. King Mickey was in the lead with Kailee, Sora, Riku, Donald and Goofy trailing behind. A great yell was heard from the tower. Everybody hid behind trees to watch the scene unfold.
A man with scruffy, brown hair, probably in his late teens early twenties, and a very small goatee was climbing down the tower with arrowheads. He was wearing a jean vest with white sleeves, brown pants and boots, and a small pouch around his waist. His face was showing boredom and a bit of annoyance.
"You comin' blondie?" the man yelled up to the tower. After a minute or two, a long expanse of blonde, shiny hair came flying out of the tower. A girl, probably the same age a s the man, came sliding down the enormous shaft of hair. She was squealing in excitement and had a huge smile on her face. She came up short when she almost landed on the grass. Her eyes showed a hint of fear as she stared down at the grass. She slowly put her foot down and then both. She started jumping up and down with the same smile on her face.
Suddenly, she broke out into song.
"Just smell the grass! The dirt! Just like I dreamed they'd be!
Just feel that summer breeze, the way it's calling me
For like the first time ever, I'm completely free!
I could go running, and racing, and dancing, and chasing
And leaping, and bounding, hair flying, heart pounding
And splashing, and reeling, and finally feeling..." she sang, running into the forest. The man rolled his eyes and followed her. Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Sora, Riku and Kailee went to follow them as well.
"That's when my life begins!" the girl finished, birds fluttering around her.
"I can't believe I did this! I can't believe I did this. I can't believe I did this!" she laughed.
Riku, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kailee and King Mickey exchanged looks.
"Should we keep following them?" Riku whispered.
"We should at least follow them until it's the right time. It looks like she hasn't been out very often," Mickey said. Everyone nodded and began to follow the strange girl and man. (AN: I'm saying girl instead of woman because Rapunzel acts kind of like a girl still in this part of the story.) After the girl had numerously punished and congratulated herself, the man had told her how even though she might've broken her mom's heart like a grape, she still had to do it. After he tried to console the girl to go back to her tower, she threatened him with, what looked to be, a frying pan.
"I can't take anymore of this," Donald said angrily. "I'm sorry Your Majesty but can we please already reveal ourselves?"
"Donald's right. We can't sneak around forever," Goofy put in.
"Alright, alright. But remember, no meddling in worldly affairs," Mickey finished.
After a bunny had seemingly crawled out of the bush that Mickey was hiding in, and briefly scared the girl, Mickey revealed himself.
"Is it a ruffian this time?" the girl jumped on the man again.
"No, uh, it's just some townsfolk that got lost in the woods. You see, we were looking for this rare fruit that only grows in the woods. The markets don't sell them in town," Mickey said. "Come on out, guys. We're ok." Sora, Riku, Donald and Goofy were the first to come out.
"Come on, Kailee. You, too," Mickey gestured with his hand. Kailee, shyly yet surely, came out, eyes wary.
"We're Mickey, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Riku, and Kailee," Mickey explained.
"Nice to meet you all. I'm Rapunzel!" Rapunzel said with a bright grin. "I've never seen such strange people, but then again I haven't been out much."
"I'm Flynn. Flynn Rider," Flynn said suspiciously. "Are you guys headed in our direction as well?"
"Yep. Would you care if we joined you?" Riku asked.
""No. Not all. In fact, I would love to hear about town," Rapunzel mentioned.
"Well, what do you want to know about?" Sora put his hands in his pocket.
"What's it like to live there?" Rapunzel placed her hands behind her back.
"It's full of life. Most of the time, there are a lot of festivals and celebrations," Mickey said.
"That sounds like a lot of fun! I can't wait to visit it!" Rapunzel said. "Isn't that right Flynn?"
"Yeah, sure. Whatever," Flynn stated, clearly bored. "I know it's around here, somewhere." As they rounded a corner, a building, covered almost entirely by a tree, appeared.
"Ah, there it is, the Snuggly Duckling," Flynn said, with a flourish. "Don't worry, very quaint place, perfect for you guys. Don't want Rapunzel getting scared and giving up on this whole endeavor now do we?"
"Well, I do like ducklings," Rapunzel said.
"Yay!" Flynn said, with clear, fake amusement.
Now how do you think the thugs will react to seeing, not only, Flynn and Rapunzel, but also Mickey, Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Kailee? Don't worry I will put in enemies later on, but for now I just want everyone to get familiarized with the Kingdom of Corona first. Don't be shy, and rate and review! And don't be afraid to put in some constructive criticism!
P.S. The so-called "ruler" does have something to do with Xehanort! I won't tell but keep reading!