Here's Cecil's story! Enjoy!
I sat on a small box as I played my trademark accordion in a small town. Some people walking by threw some money at my feet though, I wasn't really playing for money. I just want people to hear my music, that's all. Though, I do admit, I did need the money. I am a wanderer who travels the world to listen to my music. I DO have money but just enough for travel and food. Finding a place to stay. THAT is a challenge. So despite, I don't want it, I accepted the money. Later, I noticed it was getting dark and everyone was going home. I pick up my stuff and got ready to check into a hotel. But before I got ready to leave I saw something bright from above me. I looked up to see a blinding light. Thank goodness, my hat blocked my eyes. It was some glass shard floating in mid-air. Looking in awe, I reached out to grab it. Once, I did it. Everything went black.
What happened? All I remember doing was touching that shard and blacking out. Now, I find myself in a room I don't even remember anything like this. I looked around wondering where am I. "You're awake, nya!" A voice shouted. I looked in the direction of the voice expecting to see a cat but instead a rabbit. "Um, greetings." I said stunned not because I am talking a rabbit who talks like a cat. I seen weirder people. "Hiya, nya! I am Rabicat, nya!" The creature smiled. "Oh, I am Cecil." I introduced. "Please to meet you, nya!" Rabicat said as he bowed politely. "Why, thank you. Same here. Um, where exactly am I?" I asked. "At Queen Memory's Castle, nya." Rabicat responded. I blinked confused but asked further. "Oh, who is Queen Memory, nya?" I asked. "Sorry, can't say, nya! Not until the leader comes, nya!" Rabicat said. "Excuse me!" I asked confused. Leader? What is he talking about? For some reason, I got a bad feeling about this. "You find out, nya!" Rabicat said as he pulled on my arm literally dragging me out of bed. I was taken back at first but then ran with Rabicat.
I met up with a rather peculiar yet friendly bunch. A tall teenage girl who seemed to be the strong, silent type. A dog who stands on his hind legs and wears clothes like a human. A rabbit who like the dog standing on her hind legs and dressed like a human. A boy who looks like Liddell because his face is shrouded in darkness save his glowing eyes. And a tall red figure with one arm missing and one eye wonky. Like I said, I seen weirder things so I casually greeted them. Then, I noticed Rabicat ran in with a beagle who looked a little like Sergei. "The leader is here, nya!" Rabicat said cheerfully. Leader? Ah, yes! The leader. Maybe, I could get some answers.
Okay, Queen Memory and her daughter, Lord Ran explained everything. Apparently, this world is being attacked by an evil man named Mevious who recruited seven people in assist in his dark ambitions. Also, me and the other six have to worked together to stop with our good traits, my being patience to find five pieces of something called the Twinkle Star to save this land. Though, I don't know why they chose me. I dislike violence. In any way, I would rather play my accordion. Which I can't find when I woke up but I am too concerned about all of this but worry about it. That was when the beagle stepped up saying that he will fight. I wonder if he knew what he was getting himself into. Maybe he was or maybe he didn't but whatever the reason is. The bigger dog joined in. Then, the tall red figure. I am so impressed at their courage. Then, the rabbit girl stepped back saying that she will fight as well but only for peace. My guess she hates violence as well. I admire the fact that she is going against her pacifist nature for a great cause. I agreed as well along with the school girl and Liddell's counterpart. Queen Memory was happy for us. I have mixed feelings about this. I want to help but being a pacifist, I don't know the first thing about fighting. I guess I just have to hope for the best.
We were all sent to a garage of some sort to get our vehicles we needed to fight Mevious' forces. I wonder what vehicle will I have. "Okay, Rabicat, where is my vehicle?" I asked. "Hold on, nya!" Rabicat said as he ran off. I just shrugged and waited. A minute later, Rabicat came back with something I made me gone wide-eyed. My accordion. "Here it is, nya." Rabicat said as he gave it me to. "Um, thanks but this is not a vehicle." I pointed out. "Maybe but look at it, nya." Rabicat pointed out. I looked at it to see a button. Out of curiosity, I pushed it. Then, it turned into a hover-board. "Oh my…" I said in awe. "Yes, apparently, it can turned into a hover-board to fight, nya!" Rabicat shrugged. I looked at my new vehicle for a minute and then put it down and tried to stand on it. I wobbled a bit. Actually, it was more like a lot. And had to kneel down to keep my balance. "You're never rode a hover-board, have you, nya?" Rabicat sweat dropped. "I haven't even rode a skateboard!" I insisted. "Are you going to be okay?" Rabicat asked. I didn't answered yet. I just keep trying to balance. I then got the hang on it. "More or less, yes." I said. Hopefully, it will be enough to beat Mevious' forces.
Level 1
Queen Memory asked me to search a lush forest for the next star piece. It looked so beautiful and lush. I then landed my hover-board and got off. I then walked towards some bushes and started to search in them for the star piece. I searched for a while but have no success. Oh, well. Maybe next bush. But before I could search some more until I heard a rustle in the bushes. I looked in the direction of the rustle. I then saw something what looked like a giant black orb in it. A green robot then got out of the bushes huffing and puffing. "Oh, man! Oh, man! Where is it? If I can't find it, he will have my circuits!" The robot said frantically. I blinked in confusion. Deciding to show sympathy, I walked over to him as he continued to search. "Are you okay?" I asked. "Not really. I have to search for something called a star piece!" This made my eyes widened but I politely let him continue. "And I have to give it to a man named Mevious! And man, you don't have to make him angry!" The robot insisted. "Um, pardon me but I am looking for the star pieces too!" I said though, I have a feeling I shouldn't be so honest. "Really, sweet! Let's look together and bring the star piece to Mevious!" The robot said extremely pleased. "Um, sorry but I am part of Queen Memory's forces." I said. "What? So you are the people I have to worry about?" The robot asked. I silently nodded. We both then blinked for a moment. "I imagine you to be more taller." The robot said flatly. He then shook it off. "Anyway, nothing personal but if I can't find the star piece, I have to defeat you to make up for it!" The robot said surprisingly brave. It looks like he isn't going to any mercy even though, he doesn't seem like much of a fighter. I have no choice but to show no mercy as well.
Cecil faces-off against Astro Man. Cecil wins.
Level 2
That poor robot. I don't think he even want to be here. Then, again, he should have thought about the price for working with bad guys. I guess he had to leave the hard way I guess. Anyway, after that, I found the first star piece shortly after the battle and now we have to find four more. This time, it is in a snowy plain. Thankfully, it is not too cold and I ALWAYS nice warm. So it is no problem for me to land and start searching easily without much chill. I searched in the snow banks for a bit until I suddenly I felt something. Grabbing a hold on it, I pulled with all my grip and pulled out a star piece. Lucky! I been for only a minute and I already found it! I then turned only to go back to my accordion-hover-board until I noticed I nearly walked in a large belly. Pardon my rudeness. I looked up to see an evil chef smirking at me. I jumped and walked back. "Little boy. If you know what's good for you, you will hand over that star piece." The chef said darkly. I gulped nervously but stood my ground. "No. You are no doubt part of Mevious' forces. Why should I surrender to you?" Cecil asked. The chef was silent for a minute. "You are not giving up the star piece, are you?" The chef asked. I narrowed my eyes as I shook my head. "Fine, then. Let's make a deal." The chef offered. I raised an eyebrow at this. "Depends. What is it?" I asked. "Well, do you have any animals in your group?" The chef asked. "Yeah, some." I nodded. "Good. Now, if you give me the animals to cook, I let you keep the star piece!" The chef smirked. "Excuse me?" I gasped. I then narrowed my eyes while trying to control my temper. My parents always taught me never to get angry no matter what. Even if I facing a psycho chef, I shouldn't get angry. "I won't let you cook my friends." I snapped. "Then, I'm afraid I have to kill you!" I smirked. Well, it looked like I have to fight after all. This time, I have to teach a chef some decency.
Cecil faces-off against Gourmand. Cecil wins.
Level 3
Well, it was a close battle but in the end, I won and got to keep the second star piece. Splendid! Now to get the rest. This time, I have to go on top of the clouds. Well, right now, nothing surprises me much so I just flew to the top of the clouds. Okay, all I have to do is start searching for the star pieces here. As I looked, I think about what I am doing. I am not very fond of fighting and yet, I am fighting against a bunch of villains. That was something I never did before. I wonder how the others are doing. You know, I don't think they even notice I am gone because like I said, I am a wanderer who travels from town to town. I don't really live in a home. I just walk over the world playing my music. I DO hope that a music agent finds me and let me play music for audiences in theatres. But not much people like accordion much. They are more into rock n roll. Well, I am unhappy because classical music is just as good as rock n roll. Mainly because it is very smoothing and emotional. So far, I written a few songs but my favourites ones are Citta Del Sole, Cloud and Love Accordion. Before I could think and search further, I heard an angry yell. Looking up, I turned to the direction of the yell to see Snoopy with a star piece in his paw dealing face-to-face with a VERY angry demon. Behind the demon was two man in red though one of them looked more like a woman disturbingly. "I am asking you nicely again! Give me that star piece!" The demon snapped. "Tough luck! Finders keepers! And for the record, that wasn't nice or a question." Snoopy said. This made the demon angrily. "Why you?" The demon fumed. He then turned to his allies. "Well, don't just stand there! Help me!" The demon demanded. "Why, Ifrit? You really need help you take down a little puppy?" The larger man chuckled. "But of course, Gaston! After all, from what I heard, he is ALWAYS getting pushed around!" The smaller man sneered. "HEY! You can't talk to me like that! I am your own ally!" Ifrit snapped. "So? I mainly here to get what my want, NOT make friends." The smaller man smirked. "Looks like even your allies think you stink!" Snoopy smirked. Ifrit looked back and forth between the three. I kind of feel sorry for him. Then, suddenly, the smaller man saw me. "Watch out, Gaston. We got more company." The white-haired man said pointing Gaston out to me. "Ha! Is that a man? More like a mouse! Take care of him while I helped our "ally" with the mutt." Gaston smirked. "Very well." The man said as he walked towards me. He then ignited a green fire in his hand. "Take a good look. I may the last person you see!" The man smirked. I gulped at this. No doubt he will a tough for to battle. Though, I cannot give up. We came so far to fail now.
Cecil faces-off against Ash Crimson. Cecil wins
Level 4.
I must say, despite his appearance, he is nothing to sneeze at. I barely won that battle. But apparently, Snoopy have defeated both Ifrit and Gaston easily. No wonder, Queen Memory chose him as the leader. Anyway, this time, I have to go to a plain next to a giant wall. I must say, this is a wondrous place, I wish I could stay here. I then started to search in the tall grass. I searched until I heard a familiar shout. "Yo!" I recognised that voice instantly and turned to see Snoopy waving at him. "Ah, Snoopy! Greetings! What brings you here?" I greeted. Snoopy then walked towards me. "Hey, Cecil, Queen Memory asked me to search with you!" Snoopy smirked. "Splendid!" I smiled before we both went to search. "So what this about me looking like some space dog?" Snoopy asked. "Like, I said. He looked like you only his fur is a mix of white and cyan and his ears are a mix of orange and brown." I explained. "Also, he is just as brave as you." Snoopy ran a hand at the back of his head while smirking. Apparently, he thought of this as a compliment. I shook my head at his ego. "So ever played in a bar?" Snoopy asked. "No, I don't like bars." I simply said. I could just gag on the smell of alcohol and cigarettes just thinking about it. "Maybe. But some bars are friendly and offer musical acts. Including your accordion!" Snoopy smiled. "Thank you for the offer but I rather some wander around." I shrugged. "But, Cecil, if you go around. People might not find you!" Snoopy warned. As much as I hated to admit to admit, he is right. I was going to answer until we heard two evil snickers. We looked in the direction of the voice to see two figures. The first one was a large man in yellow and purple clothes like a plumber. The second one was a man with abnormally big eyes in a black cloak. "Good day to you, I am Vexen and this is my friend, Wario! I asked you for the star piece." The man in the cloak said. "But we don't have it!" I insisted. "Don't lie to-a us! We both saw one of you pick it up!" Wario snapped. I looked at Snoopy confused who looked just as confused. He then winked. I knew what he meant. "I swear, we haven't seen any star piece!" I insisted. "Humph. Well, even if you didn't, we are still going to defeat you so we can find the star piece easier!" Vexen said as they took battle position. "Looks like a double duel! Which one do you want?" Snoopy asked. "The man in the cloak. For some reason, the plumber who more dangerous than he looks." I whispered. "I heard that!" Wario snapped. We then went to the battle together in hopes of defeating those two villains.
Cecil faces-off against Vexen. Cecil wins
Level 5
Well, it wasn't easy but Snoopy and I beat Vexen AND Wario. That's what it shows if teamwork and determination will accomplish. Anyway, now that we have four star pieces. We only needed one to save this land from Mevious and his equally-evil team. This time, is in a dark ruin. I had a bad feeling about this but I went on anyway. As I continued, I saw a small glint of light. I looked closer to see the star piece. How lucky! Now, I can end this nightmare for everyone by grabbing it. I was going to charge forward until I saw something. Ifrit floating on top a giant meteor. He saw me as well. "Hey! You are that kid that was with that mutt, right?" Ifrit asked. "Yes, and you are the short-tempered demon who was with Gaston and Ash, right?" I asked. He fumed at this. "Yeah but I am NOT short-tempered!" Ifrit protested. "Pardon me, but you shown a lot of anger when we last meet!" I pointed out. Ifrit then sweat dropped. "So what?" Ifrit asked. "You know, if you weren't so short-tempered, your "allies" will treat you better." I explained. Ifrit just scoffed. "Thanks for the advice but I don't need it! Mevious will make it all better for me! But only if I get those star pieces! So, come on! Hand them over!" Ifrit demanded. I shook my head at them. "No, I can't let you give these star pieces to someone as dangerous as Mevious!" I said. "Fine, then! I hate to burn off that nice jacket of yours but it looks like I have no choice." Ifrit said creating a flame on his finger. Well, it looks like there is no hope reasoning with him. Oh, well. It looks like I have to show this guy what happens to villains.
Cecil faces-off against Ifrit. Cecil wins.
Final Level.
As I landed and got off my hover-board, I got off, picked it up and looked at my opponent. He was lying on his back a little stunned with a few minor injuries. I walked over to the star piece and picked it up. "Sorry but maybe you will seek your wishes with a better approach." I said. "Cecil, you did it." A voice said. I looked to the direction of the voice to see the others running towards me. "Nice work! We came to help you but it looked like you didn't needed help!" Snoopy smiled. "Yeah! That will teach that hothead a lesson!" Wilt smirked. I smiled and nodded. "Well, I'm glad this nightmare is over!" I smiled. "Not quite." A dark voice boomed. I froze at this. We all looked around to see who said it but found no one. "Where are you?" I shouted. "Right here." The voice smirked. He then showed himself. He was as dark-looking as I imagined. Just as dark as Roki or Baum. "This may be a stupid question, but are you Mevious?" I asked. The man nodded. "That I am." Mevious replied. He was just as dark as Queen Memory explained. Even more evil than the henchman we faced so far. "So I recruited Ifrit on the others here." Mevious continued. "Unfortunately, I summoned a bunch of weaklings!" Mevious snapped. Ifrit groaned as he made a sad attempt to hide himself. How could anyway be so heartless to someone who fought their hardest? "I may have been defeated before only because of Queen Memory and Lord Ran! Now, their power can't match mine!" Mevious smirked. "That is why she recruited US!" I replied as my shard started to shine. The others started to shine as well. Mevious just smirked again. "Now, show me. Show me your power." Mevious smirked as he glowed black. I could bet that his power have increased. Even so, I am not backing down. "Excuse me but may I fight him?" I asked. "You? Cecil, don't get me wrong, you are a great pilot but it is too dangerous!" Snoopy warned. "I know! I just… feel like I should do this." I said. Snoopy hesitated for a moment and then smirked and nodded. "All right. Just be careful and remember, we are all here for you!" Snoopy smiled. I smiled and nodded. "Very well!" As I jumped on my hover-board and flew towards Mevious to end this nightmare once and for all.
Cecil faces-off against Mevious. Cecil wins.
Epilogue
I watched Mevious battered and bruised as I flew down to the ground. I then got off as everyone ran towards me. "Cecil, you did it! I knew you can do it!" Snoopy smiled. "Thanks, everyone!" I smiled. "Everyone, thank you. If it wasn't for you, this world would have been fallen to Mevious!" A voice said. We all turned to the direction of the voice to see Queen Memory, Lord Ran and Rabicat coming over. "Mom sensed Mevious' darkness from all the way the castle so we came to help only to find that you need no help!" Lord Ran smiled. "Great! Now to finish this! Let's rebuild the Twinkle Star!" Snoopy said before turning to me. "Wilt." Snoopy said. I nodded as I got the other four pieces. Suddenly, they then started to glow as they floated up into the air and started to transform into a shining star. No doubt it is the Twinkle Star. "Now, Cecil, make a wish!" Lord Ran shouted. I nodded as I grabbed the star. I then made a wish "I wish for this world to live in peace without darkness." I said quietly. Then, the Twinkle Star started to glow around making us shield our eyes. The Twinkle Star then started to float in the air. Then, I heard Mevious scream. "No! No! It can't be! It can't be! NOOO!" When the scream died and the light cleared, Mevious was no where to be seen. "Huh, nya? Where Mevious gone, nya?" Rabicat said. "Um, Cecil, what exactly did you wish for?" Snoopy asked. "I just asked for a world in live in peace without darkness." I said.. "In that case, he is gone once and for all. Mevious was created from darkness. From people's dark thoughts. When you wish for a world without darkness, he disappeared from this world forever." Queen Memory explained. I fiddled with my fingers. One part of me was happy he was gone but the other half is feeling sorry for him. Mainly, I don't like seeing people die. Not even villains. I then noticed someone else is missing. I looked around to find Ifrit but he was gone "Hey, where's Ifrit?" I asked. "Gone back to his world." Queen Memory explained. Oh, thank heaven. I thought he was dead. But it looks like he have to get his wish some other way But if he is gone then so have everyone else! "We won." Snoopy cheered. Some of us cheered and others just smiled. I smiled as well. "Everyone, the nightmare is over!"
All seven of us stood up side-by-side in front of Queen Memory with everyone watching as we are accepting medals. Out of all the things that would happen to me, fighting a bunch of villains is one of them. I dislike violence and I considered myself physically weak. And yet, here I am. Just saved a world from darkness. Thank goodness. Well, I guess it's back home for me. Wandering in the towns playing my music. That's too bad. Because I thought up of a few good songs during this adventure. But that was when Queen Memory said I can use my shard to travel not only to this world but to my friends world as well. Splendid. Now I can play my music to everyone in different worlds. After saying our farewells, I focused on my shard as I held on it. Then, in a bright light, I arrived back in my world. I then began to think to what to do now. I was going to do my usual stuff of travelling the world until I remember what Snoopy said. I thought for a minute until I heard something. "Hey, look! It's Cecil!" I turned around to see the respectively, cat and rabbit duo, Nyami and Mimi. They are without a doubt the most popular people in my world. "Oh, greetings, girls!" I said waving to them. They then ran over to me. "Hey, Cecil, long time no see!" Mimi smiled. "What brings you here?" Nyami asked. I scratched the back of my head. "It's a long story." I said. "Oh, come on! Cecil, it been ages!" Nyami whined. "Nyami, please!" Mimi scolded. Then, I thought about something. "Hey, girls!" I said. "Yeah!" The girls in unison. "Could you get most of the people here please?" I asked.
A few weeks later, after that day, I looked myself in the mirror. Ever since that day, I told everyone about my adventure and search enough, everyone want to visit my new friends. So I let them visit them sometimes. People have really got along with them. Though, I don't think I should have that winged man of Muto's world meet Baum. Ugh. But anyway, everyone made at least one friend because of it and I am glad because I made a lot of friends too. Before I could think further, I heard a voice. "Cecil!" "Coming!" I shouted. I ran out of the room I was in and started to walk when I came on-stage. People clapped for me and I watched and waved. In the audience was everyone from my world and most people from the others' world. "Here's Cecil writing his trademark melody, Citta Del Sole." An announcer said for me. I just smiled, picked up my accordion and started to play my soothing music for the world.
There's Chapter 6! How was that? Review away!